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On the NBA BeatOn the NBA Beat Ep. 192: "The New York Game" Book Special With Kevin BakerHistorian, journalist and novelist extraordinaire Kevin Baker, author of the 2024 CASEY Award-winning book on the history of New York and baseball, The New York Game, Baseball and the Rise of a New City, joins the show. Enjoy!Here are some highlights –6:23-7:28: “I had this contract some years ago. I had to write several other books through it; I kept kind of going away from it and coming back, just trying to keep hearth and home together. But Andrew Miller who came up with the idea…he was very patient through all of this. I...
2025-04-1450 min
Movie Night ExtravaganzaEpisode 222: Tangerine with KT Baldassaro Forrest, J. Andrew World, KT Baldassaro, and Kristina Oakes talk about Sean Baker's 2015 comedy-drama Tangerine #tangerine #seanbaker #jamesransone #transgender #pridemonth #anora #lgbt #iphone #kiki #sundance Tangerine is a film, shot with 3 iPhone 5S's, about a Transgender Sex Worker who finds out her boyfriend/pimp has been cheating on her. This year, Sean Baker won the Palme D'or at Cannes for his latest film about an exotic dancer.. Anora.. so it's a good time to revisit this. Join our discord: discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh Conan Neutron has music available from Conan...
2024-06-191h 50
Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael DouglasSERIES 12: Episode 5 - Halstead Baker, Forrest Gump, Ascending Bear, Stuber, MyooviThis week we talk bread, books, hotels and health devices. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Park House Hotel - https://parkhousehotel.com/The Psychology of Secrets - https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andrew-gold/the-psychology-of-secrets/9781035002597Melanie Cantor - https://www.instagram.com/melanie.cantor/?hl=enIn The Loop - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226774/Halstead Bakery - https://halsteadbakery.com/Zak’s Kombucha - https://www.zakskombucha.com/Forrest Gump - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/...
2024-05-1047 min
Transmissions From Colony OneComplete Season FiveThe complete fifth season of Transmissions From Colony One. Starring:
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen/Elina Torres)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Deanna Beaton (Neda Morozev)
Shiyun Yu (Bo Xia)
Whitney Gries (Leslie Jacobs)
Adam Huber (Ben Richards)
Stacy Ni (Mei Wen)
Halima Shehu (Niki Floros)
Brittany Forrest (R...
2023-11-105h 07
Transmissions From Colony One508 - OrbitFriends old and new reunite in Martian orbit, while Captain Paul Kirsch prepares to lead a one-way mission to intercept the Mars-bound comet.
Starring:
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Deanna Beaton (Neda Morozev)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Andrew Rader (Danny Holland)
Stacy Ni (Mei Wen)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Anežka Go...
2023-10-2539 min
Transmissions From Colony One503 - InterceptRachel makes a last ditch effort to salvage an Earth-to-Mars mission, while Sam and Paul work on a plan that could change everything.
Starring:
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Deanna Beaton (Neda Morozev)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Stacy Ni (Mei Wen)
Brittany Forrest (Rose Cooper)
Jim Tudor (Max Baker)
Catharine Golomski (Jane Goodwin)
Luke Steingruby (D...
2023-09-2040 min
Transmissions From Colony OneTransmissions From Colony One - Season 5 TeaserTen years ago, Transmissions From Colony One premiered. This summer, the story continues.
Transmissions From Colony One - Season Five. Premiering Wednesday, August 30, everywhere podcasts are heard.
Starring:
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Deanna Beaton (Neda Morozev)
Shiyun Yu (Bo...
2023-06-2302 min
Transmissions From Colony OneComplete Season FourThe complete fourth season of Transmissions From Colony One. Starring:
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Edward Selvey IV (Connor Nye)
Jessica Spaid (Nicole Snow)
Ryan Doris (Vasily Koskov)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen/Elina Torres)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Deanna Beaton (Neda Morozev)
Shiyun Yu (Bo Xia)
Whitney Gries (Leslie Jacobs)
Adam H...
2023-03-315h 27
Transmissions From Colony One408 - FermiRachel, Jiao and the refugees on Earth weigh the possibility of extinction as they prepare to leave Earth forever. Starring:
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Larissa White (Rita Holgersen)
Brittany Forrest (Rose Cooper)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Whitney Gries (Leslie Jacobs)
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Anežka Gočová (Ava Murphy)
Andrew Rader (Danny Holland)
Stacy Ni (Mei Wen)
Jing Bao (Fei Lu)
Jesse Pazmiño (Felix Mende...
2023-03-0147 min
MMA History PodcastTJ GRANT - UFC Career DEEPDIVESend us a textTJ GRANT - UFC Career DEEPDIVE (ep. 146)Canada's TJ Grant rose quickly in his MMA career. TJ Grant had a five fight winning streak in the UFC and was on the cusp of a title shot when he called it quits. Done with the sport of MMA competitively by the time he was 30, the #LytesOut crew talk to one of the men who put Canada on the MMA map.Also, don't forget to join our clips channel for more short-form content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1...
2022-12-261h 47
Transmissions From Colony One401 - NüwaThe crew onboard the moon base Guang Han Gong-1 witness events on Earth that will change the course of history. Starring:
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Tomislav Zigo (Dario Vidas)
Darian Garey (Omar Alvarez)
Shiyun Yu (Bo Xia)
Whitney Gries (Leslie Jacobs)
Adam Huber (Ben Richards)
Jack Ritchey (Scott Richmond)
Stacy Ni (Mei Wen)
Halima Shehu (Niki Floros)
Brittany Forrest (Rose Cooper)
Anežka Gočová (Ava Murphy)
Larissa White (Rita Holgersen)
Jim Tudor (Max Baker)
Bin Yan (Zhiming Chen)
Phoebe Shen (Shun Zhang)
Jesse Pazmiño (Felix Mendes)
Catharine Golomski (Jane Goodwin)
Andrew Rader (Danny...
2022-11-2346 min
Transmissions From Colony OneSeason Four TrailerTransmissions From Colony One: Season 4.
Premiering Wednesday, November 23, 2022, everywhere podcasts live.
Starring:
Bill Parmentier (Sam Flynn)
Faith Feng (Jiao Li)
Clare Burke (Rachel Yoshida)
Dustin Weiskopf (Fedor Morozev)
Paul Goetz (Paul Kirsch)
Zak Farmer (Tim Conrad)
Ed Selvey IV (Connor Nye)
Brian Voelkerding (Walter Langston)
Marcy Wiegert (Kaia Osen)
Jaysen Cryer (Pete Ross)
Sarah Porter (Abby Murdoch)
Becca Flinn-White (Chloe Hooke)
Jason Klefisch (Luc Hachette)
Jessica Spaid (Nicole Snow)
Ryan Doris (Vasily Koskov)
Darian Garey (Omar A...
2022-10-1902 min
STAGES with Peter Eyers‘Pleased to Meet You’ - Musical Theatre Leading Man; David HarrisWith a celebrated career spanning over 25 years, David is one of Australia’s most acclaimed leading men.
Based in New York City, David is currently starring as the Duke of Monroth in the North American production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and is delighted to return to Do You Hear the People Sing? after appearing in the show since its inception in Shanghai, Manila, and Taipei.
David gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Chris in Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s new production of Miss Saigon which earned him Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award nominations for "the year's most...
2022-09-0756 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioTHE CRAWLING EYE (THE TROLLENBERG TERROR, 1958) – Episode 129 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era“Alan, we’re in big trouble. The cloud is splitting up!” The cloud is splitting? Run for your lives! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Whitney Collazo, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a trip to Trollenberg for an eyewitness account of the terror known as Tempean’s The Crawling Eye (1958), aka The Trollenberg Terror. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 129 – The Crawling Eye (1958) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic...
2022-07-161h 19
Infection Control MattersAirborne Transmission - would air filtration reduce a range of infections and why is there reluctance to recognise it? With Matt Butler, Christine Peters and Evonne CurranIn this, the first episode of 2022, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Matt Butler, Consultant Geriatrician (Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK), Dr Christine Peters, Consultant Microbiologist (NHS Greater Glasgow, Scotland) and Dr Evonne Curran, now an independent IPC Consultant. We start off by discussing how Matt came to design a study that looks at the effect of air filtration on a range of infections, including respiratory viruses and more 'common' pathogens like Clostridium difficile. We also discuss why it had taken so long for airborne transmission to be accepted as a mode of transmission. Books recommended by Evonne in the podcast...
2022-01-2639 min
ESO OFFSTAGEEp 5 - The King of InstrumentsMozart once said "in my eyes and ears, the organ will forever be the King of Instruments." Why, you may ask? Join us to find out! We pull out all the stops to explore this unique instrument - from its history to talking shop with organ builders, players, and maintainers. As a bonus, you’ll also get an audio tour of the instrument's power and capabilities. If you don't already love the organ, you will by the end of this episode!Featuring the voices of Organist Jeremy Spurgeon, Davis Concert Organ Curator Jerrold Eilander, Musicologist D.T Ba...
2021-02-0147 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 047 – Return to Oz This week on Total Movie Recall, we acknowledge that The Wizard of Oz is, yes, a classic. However, it’s missing a certain je ne sais quoi, and we try to put our fingers on exactly what it needed. We conclude that classic, whimsical children’s film needed more childhood lobotomy, forced imprisonment, Queens pulling their own heads off, and Veruca Salt. Or Fairuza Balk? Potato potato. Return to Oz (1985) d. Walter Murch Based on books by L. Frank Baum Starring: Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Nicol Williamson as the N...
2020-11-161h 34
Strong Songs"Hyperballad" by BjörkIt's early in the morning; no one is awake. From the top of the mountain, the soft light of dawn comes into view. You take a deep breath, and prepare for a journey with the great genius of musical travel.On this episode, Kirk dives into Björk's 1995 electro-pop masterpiece "Hyperballad," paying special attention to how carefully she weaves together music and lyrics to create a sense of space, and thus a feeling of travel.Written and produced by: BjörkCo-produced by: Nellee HooperAlbum: Post (1995)Listen/Buy vi...
2020-09-3048 minTotal Movie RecallTMR 038 – Babe: Pig in the City This week on Total Movie Recall, we watched the Sophie’s Choice of talking pig movies — Babe: Pig in the City. You might remember it as a sweet children’s fantasy movie about cute talking animals, but that’s just your brain trying to protect you from the harrowing nightmare that is this film. Dogs are hung from chains and drowned in front of us. Crippled Jack Russell Terriers are killed and teased with the sweet release from their worldly limitations, only to be cruelly pulled back into their wheelchair prison. Ryan and Steve started this movie as boys...
2020-09-1400 min
Strong Songs"The Chain" and "Dreams" by Fleetwood MacThunder only happens when it's raining, and Strong Songs only crams two songs into an episode when it's super warranted.This episode warrants just such a pairing, with a focus on two tunes by the great Fleetwood Mac. First there's the collaboratively written group-sing stomper "The Chain," and then comes Stevie Nicks' heartbeat anthem "Dreams." Both were featured on the band's classic 1977 album Rumors, and both have more than stood the test of time."The Chain" was written by Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie."Dreams" was written...
2020-09-0258 min
Strong Songs"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone AgeIt's time for a journey of the mind, as Kirk picks apart one of the best hard rock tunes of the early 2000s.Queens of the Stone Age's "Songs for the Deaf" includes enough bangers that it was tough to pick a single song to focus on, but in the end, "No One Knows" won the day with its combination of grit, groove, and focus. On this episode, Kirk dives deep into the tune's tightly wound, surprisingly swinging arrangement, with special focus on Dave Grohl's meticulous drumming.Artist: Queens of the Stone Age...
2020-07-2255 min
Strong Songs"World 1-1" from Super Mario Bros.Classic video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System didn't just play games; they also played music. Their onboard synthesizers put strict limits on what kinds of music game composers could write, but from those limits came a cornucopia of musical themes that remain iconic even today.On this episode, Kirk peels back the layers of Koji Kondo's "World 1-1" music from the first Super Mario Bros., revealing a perfectly polished musical gem.Level: World 1-1Game: Super Mario Bros. (1985)Written by: Koji KondoALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:The L...
2020-07-0859 min
Strong Songs"Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!In this updated 2019 episode, Kirk takes a dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to k...
2020-07-0149 min
Strong Songs"Kiss" by PrinceYou don't have to be beautiful, rich, OR cool to appreciate Prince - you just need a little extra time, a pair of ears, and a pulse.It's finally time to talk about the Purple One on Strong Songs, specifically his 1986 chart-topper "Kiss." How did a song that was originally written for a standard band become so stripped-down and distinct? Why do those vocal and guitar parts work so well? And who was responsible for some of the sounds and styles Prince was channeling when he recorded it?All that and more, on this episode.
2020-06-2456 minStrong Songs"Chicago" by Sufjan StevensD, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album Illinois. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with building blocks of vibraphones, wurlitzers, strings, and choral harmonies.D, A, C, G. Eyes on the road; all things go.Artist: Sufjan StevensAlbum: Illinois (2005)Written by: Sufjan StevensListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Bird Women of...
2020-05-2757 minStrong SongsThe Magic of Sound, with Dallas TaylorKirk is joined by Dallas Taylor, sound designer and host of the fabulous sound-focused podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz.The two of them talk about what makes a great recording, the ineffable energy of live music, the history of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, album mastering and the "Loudness Wars" of the 1980s and 90s, how music can take you back to certain times in your life, and the merits of listening to albums on vinyl. They also nerd out pretty hard about Hamilton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Episodes of Twenty Thousand Hertz on the Roland TR-808...
2020-05-201h 10Strong Songs"Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie LennoxAre you living in an empty room, with all the windows smashed? Then this is the podcast episode for you.It's time for a deep dive into Annie Lennox's 1992 pop banger "Walking on Broken Glass," with all its syncopated pianos, string section interludes, ever-changing backup vocals, and tasty guitar cameos. Won't you pick the pieces up?Artist: Annie LennoxAlbum: Diva (1992)Written by: Annie LennoxListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by The Miami Sax Quartet from Four of a...
2020-05-1359 minStrong Songs"Last Goodbye" by Jeff BuckleyThe bells in the church tower chime, so it's time to grab our Telecasters and talk about Jeff Buckley.Specifically, it's time for a deep dive into Buckley's "Last Goodbye," one of the centerpiece songs on his sole studio album, Grace. There'll be spacious drums, grand basslines, spiraling string parts, alternative guitar tunings, and of course, loads of beautiful singing.Artist: Jeff BuckleyAlbum: Grace (1994)Written by: Jeff BuckleyListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mojo Pin,” "Grace," "Hallelujah" and "Corpus Christi Carol" all from...
2020-04-2959 min
Strong SongsDevo, AC/DC, and a Mystery SolvedIt's time for another Strong Songs listener Q&A, as Kirk goes into the mailbag to answer your most burning musical questions.How does Devo make 11/8 time sound so smooth? What makes one song sound like a train, while another one sounds like a pack of horses? Why does the turnaround of Janelle Monáe's "Make Me Feel" sound so odd? What kinds of effects did Michael Brecker use on his saxophone? How does AC/DC's Angus Young rock the intro to "Thunderstruck" so hard? Those questions and many more... on this ep.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:
2020-04-151h 04Strong SongsApril Makes Fools of Us AllOn this episode... a prank.April Fools’ Day has run its course, which means it’s time to update this episode description to accurately reflect what’s in the episode. Hopefully this joke made some listeners laugh, and didn't ruffle too many feathers.The actual full episode on Miles Davis’s “So What” should be live as of this update, and next in your feed.To give credit where it's due:Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"Artist: Rick AstleyAlbum: Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)Written by...
2020-04-0110 minStrong Songs"God Only Knows" by The Beach BoysAs sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos, and The Wrecking Crew lays down the foundation for an immaculate collection of chords and melodies, all placed over a bass line that's as Bach as it is Beach-y. Turns out there's a reason so many people call this the greatest song ever written.Artist: The Beach Boys...
2020-03-1856 minStrong SongsA Playlist For Trying TimesIt's a pretty stressful time, and I (Kirk) had a feeling some of you might be cooped up, staring at your phones and anxiously checking the news. I'm right there with you.I've found a lot of comfort in music over the last few days, and occasionally, some much-needed distraction. I wanted to try to share that with all of you, so I made a new playlist featuring songs from artists I've talked about on Strong Songs.You can find it here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OYYGNNXWw6lNvYU2OY1Mi?si=5...
2020-03-1310 minStrong Songs"Sinnerman" by Nina SimoneOh, sinner man, where you gonna run to? To the rock? To the river? To the sea? Well, wherever you run, you'll still be starring in a Strong Songs analysis of one of Nina Simone's greatest recordings.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs' first-ever analysis of a live recording, as Kirk digs in to legendary pianist/vocalist Nina Simone's 1965 interpretation of the traditional spiritual song "Sinnerman." It's time for some syncopated piano, popless grooves, band crash-landings, hand-clap breakdowns, hip hop samples, and one spectacular vocal cadenza.Artist: Nina SimoneAlbum: Pastel Blues (1965)
2020-03-0455 min
Strong SongsMuse, Mars, and a MysteryIt's time for the first Strong Songs listener Q&A of 2020, so let's get into it!Kirk answers listener questions on topics like Zeppelin and Cake counting, the decline (and rise) of the saxophone, Muse's approach to vocal processing, whether piano is an "easy" instrument, Bruno Mars's musical magpieism, and in a first, a listener's request that Strong Songs help him solve a mystery.Update 2/25/20: Mystery solved! Fabian's mystery song is "Me, Myself, I" by Joan Armatrading. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the answer, and thanks as well to Fabian, who did a...
2020-02-1957 minStrong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 minStrong Songs"Tom Sawyer" by RushA modern day warrior's mean, mean stride; today's Strong Song has mean, mean pride!Yes, it's time for Kirk to tackle a song by the legendary Canadian rock trio Rush, and what better song than "Tom Sawyer"? Of course, what starts with Tom doesn't end there, as Kirk takes a broader look at Rush's musical legacy, with extra attention for the band's legendary drummer Neil Peart, who tragically died last month.It's a longer-than-usual episode covering a variety of topics, from odd meter counting; to "kite and anchor" solos; to drum snobs; to just what...
2020-02-051h 00Strong SongsRhythm + Harmony = MusicKirk breaks down the two most fundamental aspects of music: rhythm and harmony. There's the Y-axis, harmony, which tells us which frequencies we're hearing in which combinations. And there's the X-axis, rhythm, which tells us how those frequencies are playing out over time. Much like most music, it's a mix of math and magic that takes many moons to master.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, performed by Whitney Houston"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971The Pentatonix cover of "Havana" from Top Pop, Vol. 1"Stayin' Alive" by...
2020-01-2954 minStrong Songs"Lovefool" by The CardigansYou don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that Romeo + Juliet song that's on the radio all the time, and another way when it's the centerpiece of First Band on the Moon. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to place this song in the context of its (fantastic) corresponding album, and to hopefully help everyone better appreciate the...
2020-01-2249 minStrong Songs"Stairway to Heaven" by Led ZeppelinDo you hear a faint.... bustling? It's coming from your hedgerow. It's not just a spring clean for the May queen... it's a new episode of Strong Songs, straight from the Internet to your eardrums!Yes, Strong Songs is back from the holidays and ready for a lush new year of thumps, pops, sizzles, and higgada-buggadas. On the first episode of 2020, Kirk goes deep into Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a song that develops with unusual subtlety, from those quiet opening guitar arpeggios to that howling, rocking culmination.Band/Artist: Led ZeppelinAlbum...
2020-01-0857 minStrong SongsYear One, In ReviewStrong Songs is one year old! In honor of that anniversary, Kirk takes a look back on the year that was, sharing musical highlights from each of the show's 20 single-song episodes.SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off in December, and will return for Year Two on January 8, 2020. If you're a patron over on Patreon, that means you won't be charged for the month of December.That also makes December a great month catch up on episodes you may have missed, share the show with your friends, listen to Year One playlists, and enjoy a...
2019-11-2750 minStrong Songs"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly PartonIt takes an extremely strong song to top the charts three separate times in three separate decades, but "I Will Always Love You" is just such a song. Written and recorded (twice) by Dolly Parton and then re-recorded in show-stopping fashion by Whitney Houston, the ballad has morphed from a fond farewell to a former mentor, to a theatrical goodbye to a lover, to a soaring ode to the very notions of love and loss. We follow that journey from the beginning, with all the vocal tricks, dramatic line-readings, and epic key changes that were added along the way.
2019-11-1358 minStrong Songs"Making Christmas" from The Nightmare Before ChristmasWhen the full moon starts to climb, we'll all sing out... it's time to talk about the best stop-motion animated Halloween/Christmas movie musical ever made! Hee hee hee hee heeee!Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's maniacal miniature-musical The Nightmare Before Christmas was unusual when it came out in 1993 and, despite the fact that it went on to became a beloved Disney classic, is still unusual today. The centerpiece ensemble song "Making Christmas," during which the well-meaning but hopeless denizens of Halloween Town attempt to craft their own kind of creepy Christmas, is a crucial turning point...
2019-10-3050 min
Strong Songs"Kiss From a Rose" by SealThere is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say... especially if that man is named Kirk, and the thing he's telling you about is Seal's "Kiss From a Rose." Kirk goes back to the 90s for a close look at Seal's Grammy-winning, Batman-adjacent power ballad and finds a song that's much more interesting than he even remembered. It's an indulgent world of thick counterpoint, long phrases, harp flourishes, and oboe solos, with some of the richest vocal arranging this side of a chamber choir.Band/Artist: SealAlbum: Seal II, 1994...
2019-10-1652 min
Strong SongsFiddle Battles and Bad SaxKirk opens the Strong Songs mailbag to tackle your questions about demonic fiddle playing, lousy sax solos, Led Zeppelin counting, fake-out intros, reverb, children's music, and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by the Charlie Daniels Band from Million Mile Reflections, 1979"The Eternal Triangle" by Sonny Stitt from Sonny Side Up, 1959"The Jones Girl" by the Five Satins, 1956"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, 1977"Hot For The Mountain" and "Never Too Late" by Natalie Prass from The Future and the Past, 2018"Destination" by Nickel Creek from A...
2019-10-0255 minStrong SongsSecrets of a Great Band Director, with Janis StockhouseIn this Patreon-funded special episode, Kirk sits down with his former high school band director Janis Stockhouse to talk about her life as a music educator.Janis started teaching at North high school in Bloomington, Indiana, in the early 1980s. It was a time when "jazz education" as a concept was still a relatively new thing. She retired 38 years later, having grown the North band program into a well-known Midwest institution, winning countless awards at festivals around the world and regularly turning out graduates who would go on to become professional musicians, as well as many others...
2019-09-2555 min
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonDane Cook | This Past Weekend #178Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Sitting down with Dane Cook. This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Gunt Book Gunt Squad www.patreon.com/theovon Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adam White Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Petralia Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Amelia Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angele...
2019-02-281h 37
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonValentine's Day Special: Bobby Lee & Khalyla | This Past Weekend #174Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Bobby Lee and Khalyla sit down with Theo Von to talk about their relationship & the Slept Kingdom pledging allegiance to Chris D'Elia, as well as to give listener's advice on their own relationships. This episode brought to you by… Mercari Download Mercari in any app store or at https://mercari.com Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine”...
2019-02-151h 37
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChris Distefano | This Past Weekend #170Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Chris Distefano joins to talk about having a child, donating sperm, and living biblically. Chris Distefano’s Stand Up Special: Size 38 Waist http://bit.ly/Size38Waist_ChrisD This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hern...
2019-01-311h 41
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonMakin' It | This Past Weekend #167Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Getting over a tough Saints loss. Talking bad calls and taking good calls. This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Blue Chew https://BlueChew.com Use promo code THEO for Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order Grey Block Pizza http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Makin’ It” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Hit the Hotline 985-664-9503 Or upload a video question/comment to our Dropbox http://bit.ly/TPW_VideoHot...
2019-01-211h 37
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonThe Man Who Overcame Tourette's: Marc Elliot | This Past WeekendTheo Von sits down with Marc Elliot to talk about living with Tourette’s and ultimately overcoming it. This episode brought to you by… MNML Case http://mnmlcase.com Use Code Theo for 20% off MeUndies http://meundies.com/weekend 15% off your first pair Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angeles Anna Win...
2018-12-271h 53
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChristmas Spectacular with Will Sasso | This Past Weekend #158Will Sasso joins This Past Weekend for our Christmas Spectacular. This episode brought to you by… Skillshare https://skillshare.com/theo 2 months of Skillshare for just $0.99 Hello Fresh https://hellofresh.com/theo60 $20 off your 1st 3 boxes Scentbird https://scentbird.com/weekend Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angeles Anna Winther Anthon...
2018-12-201h 54
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonThere's Something About Marys | This Past Weekend #157Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Talking about attracting animals, starting a fire at Harland Williams’s Christmas Party, and taking your calls on female teachers and other stuff. This episode brought to you by… Smart Set Up Guide https://SmartSetupGuide.com Use code Theo for 30% off Hairclub Visit https://HairClub.com/theo for a free hair analysis and a free take home hair care kit – valued over three hundred dollars. Laughable https://laughable.app.link/theovon Download the app now MNML http://bit.ly/MNML_Case Use promo code THEO for 20% off Grey Block Pizza...
2018-12-171h 52
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChris Hansen | This Past Weekend #156Theo Von has Chris Hansen 'take a seat' and talks to him about To Catch a Predator, his decades long journalism career, and his family. This episode brought to you by… Quip https://www.getquip.com/weekend 1st refill pack FREE with purchase of toothbrush using this link OMAX3 Visit OMAX.com/WEEKEND to receive a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure, FOR FREE with your first purchase! Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaska...
2018-12-132h 05
Doctor Who - Dark Journey Audio DramaDoctor Who Dark Journey - S1E5 - Death On Baker StreetDeath On Baker Street
As time runs out, Holmes, The Doctor and Emily decode the secrets of the stars and an ancient plot to initiate the demonic transformation of humanity.
When a terrified witness to the recent killings finally reaches them, a hellish pursuit takes place deep within the murderous fog of Victorian London. With the clock ticking, The Doctor and Holmes find themselves face to face with a monster who threatens the existence of the people closest to The Doctor as well as humanity itself.
Holmes and The Doctor think they have uncovered the deadly intentions of the Illuminatos...
2014-07-0500 min