New (?) Beginnings E275 09/09/2026
So perhaps a new beginning isn’t about becoming somebody else. Maybe it is about giving ourselves permission to do something differently. That is where I think these cycles we create and give meaning to are useful.
Eitan is a renowned traveler who brings a global perspective to every broadcast. Originally from Israel, his deep-rooted passion for international sounds is fueled by extensive journeys through:
The Middle East: Drawing on the rich, complex rhythms of his home region.
Europe: Capturing the diverse traditions and modern sounds of the continent.
Australia & New Zealand: Incorporating the unique musical landscape of the Pacific.
East to West is a show is more than just a playlist; it is a reflection of the inspiration he gathers from every corner of the globe.
Music Connects Us All E274 09/02/2026
What I think is remarkable about music: it reaches across families, generation, countries, culture, age, and of course languages.
The Cameras E273 08/26/2026
our film may be 24 exposures, or sometimes 36. And if you were going on vacation, you had to think about it. How much film do I bring? Do I have enough? Do I want to waste a picture? Because once you took it, you can’t go back and erase it. You were done. Then came the big change. Five or six days of waiting for your photos to come back turned into 24 hours developing. And then came the one-hour photo. One hour, can you imagine? We thought that was incredible.
The Sirens & the Songs E272 08/19/2026
Because we all have Sirens: temptation. It could be alcohol. It might be drugs. It might be porn. It might be a relationship that you know is bad for you. It might be money, gambling, attention, power, or simply the feeling of constantly needing to be desired. The Siren is anything that sounds so good in the moment that makes you forget what you already know.
The Freedom We Left Behind E271 08/12/2026
Watching those children waiting for the school bus, each one holding a phone with their parents right beside them, I start thinking about how much freedom we had when we were
8 and 9 years old.
My Radios E270 08/05/2026
People ask me why I collect them, and the truth is, I don’t think I’m collecting radios. I think I’m collecting sort of stories, the story behind the radio.
The Letters E269 07/29/2026
I had to think about what to write, kind of structuring the whole letter before I sit down because, as you know, there are no backspaces. If you messed up, you crossed it out, or you crumpled up the paper and started all over.
We Think We Have Time E268 07/22/2026
I came across a question that asked the Buddha, “What is the biggest mistake people make in life?” And his answer struck me. It was simple:
“They think they have time.”
The Kingdom of Doing E267 07/15/2026
Procrastination isn’t a gap, it’s what happens when our intentions don’t align with our actions. Let’s stop beating ourselves. It’s not that we are lazy. It’s not about that. It’s about, I guess, a fear or just waiting for this perfect moment that never actually comes.
Aging, Questions & Music E266 07/08/2026
I realized that growing older doesn’t reduce my value. It actually reveals it. And in fact, it is not the end of my story. It’s the beginning.