Talking and Improvising is both the name of this podcast and an apt description of the activities that take place within it. Swedish bass player Jesper Nordberg meets top-of-the-line improvisers from different countries, talks to them, and subsequently improvises with them in the duo format.
Talking and Improvising
Claim This Podcastby Gotta Let It Out
9 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
23
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality46
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement0
Podcast Overview
Talking and Improvising is both the name of this podcast and an apt description of the activities that take place within it. Swedish bass player Jesper Nordberg meets top-of-the-line improvisers from different countries, talks to them, and subsequently improvises with them in the duo format.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
6/4/2025
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
23
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality46
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement0
6
Excellent Areas
3
Good Performance
10
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
50 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Publishing Consistency
Every 12 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Talking and Improvising
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
October 8, 2025
Àlvaro Torres & James Paul Nadien
<p>Episode 9The ninth and final episode of Talking & Improvising! This episode features conversations in words and music between bass player Jesper Nordberg and the two New York-based musicians James Paul Nadien (drums) and Àlvaro Torres (piano). The podcast was recorded at Brooklyn Music Conservatory and Eastside Sound in November 2024, with financial support from the Swedish Arts Council. James Paul Nadien is a percussionist, improviser, composer, and organizer based in Brooklyn, NY. He has worked with the likes of Joe Morris, Tony Malaby, Ravi Coltrane, Darius Jones, the Flying Luttenbachers, and noise rock trio Toadal Package. Pianist and composer Álvaro Torres is an emerging voice in New York City's creative jazz scene. Since his debut album in 2019, "Specious Present", Álvaro has released three more albums as a leader for record labels like Sunnyside Records and Fresh Sound New Talent, featuring notable collaborations with musicians such as Barry Altschul, Tony Malaby, John Hébert, and Kresten Osgood. Jesper Nordberg is a young Swedish double bass player. He has studied at the famed Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He has worked with a number of prominent European and American improvising musicians, such as Okay Temiz, Brandon Lopez, Jesper Zeuthen, and Kasper Tranberg. With a grand tone and characteristic feel for rhythmical changes and displacements, he has established himself as an individual voice at the jazz scenes of Copenhagen and Malmö. He takes a big interest in folk music from the Balkans, and has collaborated with musicians from Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Turkey, and Romania.</p>
September 10, 2025
Tijana Stanković
<p>Eighth episode of Talking & Improvising. This episode features conversations in words and music between bass player Jesper Nordberg and the Serbian violinist, ethnomusicologist, and radio host Tijana Stanković. The podcast was recorded in September 2024, with financial support from the Swedish Arts Council. Though a dedicated free improviser, Tijana Stanković’s background in folk and Ethnomusicology puts her in touch with an ancient emotional syntax. Her key tools - violin and vocals - both yearn with an organic and creaking fragility, tied irrevocably to old cultures. Jesper Nordberg is a young Swedish double bass player. He has studied at the famed Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He has collaborated with numerous prominent European and American improvising musicians, including Okay Temiz, Brandon Lopez, Jesper Zeuthen, and Kasper Tranberg. With a grand tone and a characteristic feel for rhythmic changes and displacements, he has established himself as an individual voice at the jazz scenes of Copenhagen and Malmö. He takes a big interest in folk music from the Balkans, and has collaborated with musicians from Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Turkey, and Romania.</p>
August 27, 2025
Laura Toxværd
<p>Seventh episode of Talking & Improvising. This episode features conversations in words and music between bass player Jesper Nordberg and the Danish saxophone player, composer, and researcher Laura Toxværd. The podcast was recorded in February 2024, with financial support from the Swedish Arts Council. Laura Toxvaerd is a Danish saxophonist, composer, and researcher brought up in the tradition of jazz music. Her particular interests became avant-garde and free jazz, and eventually contemporary music. As a composer, she often explores the realm of graphic notations. In this special working technique, she brings together visual art and music. The author of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings, Brian Morton, describes her scores as ”a clever combination of visual material”, the music is ”as sensuous as it is intellectually challenging”, and the compositions ”are simply wonderful”. In later years, she has been researching as a PhD student at Agder University in Norway, resulting in her doctoral thesis ”The making of manifold musical becomings”. Jesper Nordberg is a young Swedish double bass player. He has studied at the famed Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He has worked with a number of prominent European and American improvising musicians, such as Okay Temiz, Brandon Lopez, Jesper Zeuthen, and Kasper Tranberg. With a grand tone and characteristic feel for rhythmical changes and displacements, he has established himself as an individual voice at the jazz scenes of Copenhagen and Malmö. He takes a big interest in folk music from the Balkans, and has collaborated with musicians from Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Turkey, and Romania.</p>
9 total episodes available
Recent guests on Talking and Improvising
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Margaux Oswald
Guest
Zeena Parkins
Guest
Tomasz Dąbrowski
Guest
Deep-dive analytics for Talking and Improvising
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Talking and Improvising?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.