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The MMA Hour with Ariel HelwaniCharles Oliveira, KSI, Cory Sandhagen, Chris Avila, Dan Hardy, Luciana Andrade, Paul vs. Diaz reactionAriel Helwani kicks off the show by naming his winners and losers from the Paul vs. Diaz event, discussing whether a rematch between them will take place in MMA, what Diaz's next move is in combat sports, Paul's next fight, whether Jake Paul will ever fight Logan Paul, Diaz's UFC future, whether Conor McGregor will actually fight Michael Chandler or face Diaz in a trilogy, Diaz's ability to win over the crowd without winning, and more.Chris Avila around (50:10) reacts to Ariel picking against him against Jeremy Stephens, whether Stephens overlooked him in the fight, whether he'll...2023-08-084h 09The MMA Hour with Ariel HelwaniMarlon ‘Chito’ Vera, Sergio Pettis, Eddie Hearn in studio, Chris Avila, John Gotti III, and moreIn the latest edition of On The Nose around (8:14), Ariel Helwani discusses Conor McGregor’s latest rape allegation, will Michael Chandler fight McGregor next, Marlon Vera vs. Henry Cejudo, the PFL drug testing scandal, possible Bellator sale, Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou staredown, CM Punk’s return promo, the James Krause situation, Kayla Harrison’s PFL return, and more.Sergio Pettis around (52:41) discusses his recent title defense against Patricio Pitbull at Bellator 297, his knee injury, Anthony’s massive bet, his anxiety, Pitbull’s risk, facing Patchy Mix next, training with Cory Sandhagen, the Bellator-PFL sale rumors, if he wants t...2023-06-224h 16
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazRihanna's 10 Best Songs - And Why They're ImportantIn celebration of Rihanna's comeback to music via the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, here's what I think are her 10 Best Songs - and WHY.2023-02-1207 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazTaylor Swift's Midnights 2 Months Later - Does It Hold Up? + My Eras Tour Ticket ExperienceMy overall feelings on Taylor Swift's "Midnights" release, what my Ticketmaster experience was like, and a track by track review 2 month's later. How does it hold up?2023-01-0855 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazBjörk's Sonic Symbolism Podcast Is Here - Here Are 5 TakeawaysIcelandic musician Björk has launched her new podcast Sonic Symbolism which will traverse and expound on each of her 10 studio albums throughout the years. Here are 5 takeaways from what we’ve heard so far.2022-09-1207 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLolahol's "Lock&Key" and the Many Ways Her Career Can Go as Madonna's DaughterMadonna's daughter has released a single under the name Lolahol. Of all the routes her career can take, having this be a one-off single and never hearing from her again would be most unfortunate. Here's my review of her song and thoughts on her potential as an artist.2022-09-1204 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazHarry Styles & Bad Bunny May Be Queerbaiters - Here’s Why I Don’t CareThe progressive criticism of these men being “queerbaiters” dissects male sexuality in such a way that, ultimately, the only end goal seems to be to put it back in a box that makes others comfortable.2022-09-0124 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazBeyoncé Hits the Lab with Her “Disco-Trap” Experiment on RENAISSANCE - Track by Track ReviewBeyoncé’s RENAISSANCE is a reappraisal of dance music history that attempts to intersect all of its sub-genres to create what she calls "disco trap." Here's my review of the full album, from start to finish.2022-08-0550 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazBad Bunny Beat Drake’s Spotify Record — Is Latin Music the Genre of the Decade?Urban latin music is making more and more money every year, with its artists becoming more visible in the US mainstream. Is it set to become the decade's predominant genre?2022-05-2608 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazWhy Kanye West’s Stem Player Can Join Vinyl and CDs In Physical Media BoomKanye West claims his company Yeezy Tech was producing 3,000 Stem Players per day towards the start of March, which only sounds like a waste of production for those who haven’t been aware of the gradual boom in physical music media sales over the last decade. Here's why Ye's Stem Player is ripe for this moment in time in music production.2022-05-1009 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazMase Disses Diddy In a 5-Minute Song with 25 Years of Baggage“Tryna starve my kids and give my money to his firstborn,” read some of the lyrics on the newly released diss track by 90s rapper Mase, a diatribe towards media mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Mase publicized his struggle to obtain his music publishing rights from Combs, and though financial compensation may be the tangible end goal Mase is pursuing, what seems to be the driving force of his vengeance is the need to be respected as a legendary hit-maker by his former mentor and the rest of the world.2022-05-1009 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLana Del Rey, the Alt Empress: 3 Ways She Influenced Pop MusicLana Del Rey is one of the greats, but she’s been that way for at least 10 years now. Her influence is insidious because no one ever sees her coming or going, but her fingerprints are left everywhere. Here are a few examples.2022-01-3107 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazRockin' Review: The Meaning of Mariah CareyMariah Carey uses a surgical eye on her songwriting, producing and even on her manicured image. That same meticulousness is utilized to tell her life story in The Meaning of Mariah, a deftly crafted memoir showing us the hows and whys of her artistry and womanhood, then and now. Here's my review.2022-01-3112 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazOde to Koda Kumi: 6 Reasons to Celebrate the J-Pop SuperstarKoda Kumi's career is still kicking after 20 years, and to celebrate, here are 6 reasons why her career is special. I've also ranked her 10 Best Songs Ever at retrospectiveperpsective.com.2022-01-3110 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazTaylor Swift's "All Too Well" and All the Reasons It's Her Best SongDiscussing all the reasons critics and fans honor "All Too Well" as Taylor Swift's best song. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.2021-11-2314 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazOlivia Rodrigo and the Dilemma of Accidental PlagiarismOlivia Rodrigo is facing criticism for having to retroactively credit various songwriters on three of her songs for what looks to be a case of plagiarism. But upon closer inspection, we can see that accidentally borrowing songwriting elements from other songs isn't a new phenomenon and isn't as malicious as some may assume it out to be.2021-11-0714 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazBritney Spears' The Original Doll: How Her Lost Album Was Her Most Defiant MomentThe Original Doll sessions began over four years before Britney would find herself in a conservatorship, but the lyrics in the songs convey a desire for freedom and a need for protection from those around her. Here is a link to a playlist with songs from The Original Doll sessions. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com/blog to view the sources used in this episode.2021-10-1717 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazMariah Carey’s Forgotten R&B Classic “Breakdown” & How the Industry Can Erase a Song's LegacyA love letter to Mariah's underrated hit "Breakdown (feat. Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone)". I provide a retrospective analysis on how her label and ex-husband suppressed the song's success, explain why the song is beloved by Mariah and her fans, and I even give a little anecdote on my own personal history with the song. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com/blog for sources used.2021-09-1813 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLet It Spin: Predicting Music Trends In the 2020sOn this episode, I speculate what routes music will take in this decade by analyzing music history's trends. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.2021-06-1529 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazGod In the Grooves: Madonna's Like a Prayer“God In the Grooves” is a series of episodes that analyze an album born from an artist’s spiritual rebirth or existential curiosity. This episode focuses on Madonna's Like a Prayer: her dive into the more uncomfortable parts of her existentialism, posing questions about God, sex, love and family that got her excommunicated by the Vatican. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com to view the sources referenced in this episode.2021-05-0817 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazAnnouncement: Anchor Music + Talk UpdateMy podcast will now feature real, legitimate music. So now when I’m reviewing an album or referencing a specific song, you’ll be able to hear exactly what I’m talking about. The only difference now is that whenever I have an episode featuring music, you’ll only be able to hear that episode by using the Spotify app or by going to my website. But don’t you worry - the podcast will still be free no matter where you listen to it. If you’re a Spotify premium user, you’ll be able to hear the songs featured...2021-05-0702 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazNirvana's Post-Mortem Song and Music's Computer-Generated Future"Lost Tapes of the 27 Club" is a project that uses computer generated music in the likeness of a deceased artist to bring awareness to mental health issues. What does this technology say of music's future? Plus, I reveal to you my own similar music pet project and how you can win an Amazon gift card. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.
Link to the Lost Tapes of the 27 Club site.
My Soundcloud Link2021-04-2030 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLil Nas X & the Negative Affirmations the Gay Community Is Forced to AcceptLil Nas X's new controversial music video has been trending all weekend and I have some thoughts. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com for more info.
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Audio Essay Background Music: Marty B. on YouTube2021-03-3017 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLiving In the Streaming Age 101A follow up to Episode #5 - "What's the Conspiracy Behind Artists Selling Their Rights in 2021?" I give a summary on how artists make money through streaming compared to other formats to give context as to why they may want to sell their rights. Plus, I give an overview of the history of music consumption - from vinyls to 8-tracks to LimeWire.
Visit retrospectiveperspective.com/blog to view the sources I used as references.2021-03-0932 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel Diaz9 Black Artists Who Reshaped MusicTo celebrate Black History Month, here’s a list of some of the more unsung highlights in the iconic legacies of nine black music artists — one for each decade of the last 90 years.2021-02-2208 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazFraming Britney Spears Documentary ReviewThe New York Times Presents series dropped their sixth episode “Framing Britney Spears” on FX and Hulu over the weekend. The documentary aligns the disparate details of Britney Spears’s conservatorship to provide a contextual perspective to the ominous state of her personal and professional life. Here's my review!2021-02-0912 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazJanuary's Dead Wax (My Monthly Favorites)Introducing a monthly episode where I discuss releases that stood out to me. In January, two Disney Channel music groups made serious comebacks and I rediscovered a Japanese oldie but goodie.2021-01-3019 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLet It Spin: What's the Conspiracy Behind Artist's Selling Their Rights In 2021?I discuss what the experts are saying regarding the "Publishing Rights Exodus" and why the state of the music industry today is pushing artists to sell their publishing rights and master recordings. For a list of the sources I used to fact check this episode, visit retrospectiveperspective.com.2021-01-2223 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazGod In the Grooves: Marvin Gaye's What's Going On“God In the Grooves” is a series of episodes that analyze an album born from an artist’s spiritual rebirth or existential curiosity. This episode focuses on Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? (1971) as its call for unity, rebuke of greedy corporations and government, and PSA for the urgency of climate change are more relevant than ever. Visit retrospectiveperspective.com to view the sources referenced in this episode.Podcast Theme: by robbiebeats on Fivrr - https://www.fiverr.com/robbiesbeatsOther Background Music Credits:- Prod. by Chris Carr on YouTube- ASG...2021-01-1315 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazLet It Spin: Rolling Stone's Revamped Greatest Albums ListHear my initial thoughts on Rolling Stone's New 500 Greatest Albums of All Time List! Playlist Link2021-01-0132 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazThe Evolution of Faith-Based MusicThough it’s easy to disregard most or even all things that claim to have the seal of approval from the man upstairs, gospel music is an integral part of the story of soul and R&B, which in turn were further utilized as foundational samples in hip hop’s golden age. Though not intended to be a comprehensive biography or list, a general overview of some of the more important lines of demarcation of gospel music in the U.S. warrants a retrospective look. Playlist Link2021-01-0112 min
The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazDecade Rewind: Music of the 2010sIt can be argued that no other decade of modern music saw such a rapid evolution of genres, so for the sake of efficiency, my aim is to highlight lines of demarcation in music’s story over the last 10 years. Playlist Link2020-12-3117 minThe Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel DiazIntroductionIntroduction to The Retrospective Perspective with Jeremy Ariel Diaz.2020-12-3100 min