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Strong Songs"Lean On Me" by Bill WithersFor the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs.Written by: Bill WithersAlbum: Still Bill, 1972Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers from Just As I Am, 1971“Lonely Town, Lonely Street,” “Let Me In Your Life,” and “Use Me,” by Bil...2025-07-1158 min
The Benefits PlaybookThe Benefits Playbook: Season 3The healthcare system feels broken. Costs are skyrocketing, transparency is nonexistent, and too many people are left wondering, ‘Why is this so complicated?’ Welcome to The Benefits Playbook—where we fight the good fight for a better healthcare system.This season, we are joined by new host Kirk McConnell, Commercial Leader at Collective Health. This year, Kirk sits down with the boldest minds leading the health benefits revolution: industry disruptors, fearless benefits leaders, and healthcare changemakers who are taking real action. We’re pulling back the curtain on hidden costs, exposing the inefficiencies, and revealing the playbook for a sy...2025-06-1700 min
Strong Songs"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars VoltaKirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium.Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy WardProduced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick RubinAlbum: De-Loused in the Comatorium, 2003Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Excerpts from Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (2023, dir. Nicolas Jack Davies)"One Armed Scissor" by At the Drive-In from Rela...2025-04-0459 min
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Strong Songs"Fast As You Can" by Fiona AppleKirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain.Written by: Fiona AppleProduced by: Jon BrionAlbum: When The Pawn..., 1999Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Magazine, 2000"Criminal" by Fiona Apple from Tidal, 1996"Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple from Extraordinary Machine, 2005"Monday" by Jon Brion from I Heart Huckabees, 2004"Epistrophy" by Thelonious Monk recorded...2025-03-2152 min
Strong Songs"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to say to one another! They also have a lot to say about how U2 wrote music, and about the beautiful, messy human process of collaborative creativity.Written by: U2...2025-03-0759 min
Strong SongsA Bunch of Great Music RecommendationsIn between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is!DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED:"The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from Celebrants, 2023"Chip Monkey" by Kick the Cat from Weirdo, 2002"Fade to Black" by Howard Levy and Chris Siebold from Art + Adrenaline, 2018"Disco Snails" and "Hit the Target" by Vulfmon and Theo Katz from Dot, 2024Various tracks...2025-01-3136 min
Psicoactivo PodcastKirk McConnell gives more details on Crash Retrievals and The UFO Phenomenon - Psicoactivo #237On the latest Psicoactivo, we talk about the importance of testimony from people in important positions of power within governments such as Kirk McConnell. Mr. James Fox had a Redditt AMA with former UAP Task Force member Lenval Logan and McConnell. This event was hosted by Miss Kelly Chase from The UFO Rabbit Hole. I also include a breakdown from Col. Karl Nell from Hereticon where he lists the number of testimonies over the decades. Worth a listen.
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Redditt AMA with James Fox, Kirk McConnell...2024-12-2018 minStrong SongsPost-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music RecsAn update on what's next now that Season Six is complete, along with some book and music recommendations!BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe History of Jazz by Ted Gioia, 3rd edition - 1997, revised 2021Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning by Gary Marcus, 2012MUSIC RECOMMENDATION LINKSSteve Pardo - DOS - (also in Video Game form on Steam)Completions - I Needed HelpRuth Moody - WandererThe Onesies - The Onesies Dig With the Wrong FootSheena Ringo...2024-07-1230 min
Strong Songs"Born to Run" by Bruce SpringsteenIn the season six finale, Kirk takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's signature song, 1975's "Born to Run." It's all here: tremolo guitar riffs, glockenspiel arpeggios, endless sus chords, and a sax solo for the ages. Baby, we were born for it.Written by: Bruce SpringsteenProduced by: Springsteen, John Landau, and Mike AppelAlbum: Born to Run, 1975Listen/Buy via LynkifyALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" and "Thunder Road" from Born to Run, 1975Born to Run live at Madison Square Garden, 2000, and live in...2024-06-281h 00
Strong Songs"Easter Theatre" by XTCStage left! It's time for Strong Songs to talk about XTC. Stage right! Now the song is picked, analysis can begin. Stand up! If we listen close, we'll hear some lovely notes...On this episode, Kirk takes the stage alongside "Easter Theatre," the first single off of XTC's 1999 experimental symphono-pop album Apple Venus: Vol. 1. Bring on the bassoons and power up the mellotron; we've got some shapes to stack.Written by: Andy PartridgeProduced by: Haydn Bendall & Nick DaviesAlbum: Apple Venus Vol. 1, 1999 and Instruvenus, 2002Listen/Buy via Songwhip2024-05-3157 min
Strong Songs"Limb by Limb" by PhishPhish may be known for their 30-minute live jams, but turns out you can distill their best qualities into a song one-tenth that length. To that end, Kirk picks apart and reassembles their 1998 studio recording of "Limb By Limb" in all its polyrhythmic, guitarpeggiated glory.Music by: Trey Anastasio, with Page McConnell, Mike Gordon & Jon FishmanLyrics by: Tom Marshall & Scott HermanAlbum: The Story of the Ghost (1998)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"You Enjoy Myself" by Trey Anastasio from Junta, 1989"The Story of the Ghost"...2024-05-1759 min
Strong Songs"Heart of Glass" by BlondieYou came, you saw, you voted, and you picked Blondie as Strong Songs' first listener-selected artist! After weighing a number of possible songs to focus on, Kirk decided to go with the 1978 hit that took them from the punk clubs of New York to dance floors around the world.Wanna pick an artist for Season Seven? Go join the Patreon!Written by: Deborah Harry and Chris SteinProduced by: Mike ChapmanAlbum: Parallel Lines (1978)Listen/Buy via SongwhipSpecial Guests: Katelyn and Laurie Shook, a.k.a...2024-05-0356 min
Strong Songs"The Way" by Meshell NdegeocelloMeshell Ndegeocello is: a fearless songwriter, an outrageously funky bassist, and a groundbreaking producer who knows just how to get the most out of each musician she hires. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "The Way," the second track off of her 1996 record Peace Beyond Passion, and shines a light on some of the things that make her one of the greats.Written by: Meshell NdegeocelloAlbum: Peace Beyond Passion (1996)Special Guest: Sam HowardListen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"The Womb," "Ecclesiastes: Free My...2024-04-1957 min
Strong Songs"Águas de Março (The Waters of March)" by Antônio Carlos Jobim & Elis ReginaKirk digs into the work of master composer Antônio Carlos Jobim via his timeless 1974 duet with Elis Regina on his song "Águas de Marçco," known Stateside as "The Waters of March." He's joined by special guest Frederico Barros, Professor of Musicology at Federal University of Rio De Janeiro.Written by: Antônio Carlos JobimPerformed by: Jobim and Elis ReginaAlbum: Elis & Tom (1974)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"The Girl From Ipamena" and "Desefinado" by Tom Jobim from Getz/Gilberto, 1964"Corcovado (Quiet Night of Quiet Star...2024-03-2256 min
Strong Songs"Black Hole Sun" by SoundgardenTurns out some songs stand on their own, however memorable-slash-horrifying their music video might have been.Written by: Chris CornellProduced by: Michael BeinhornAlbum: Superunknown (1994)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Spoonman" and "The Day I Tried to Live" by Chris Cornell and Soundgarden from Superunknown, 1994Kim Thayil interview at SongfactsNorah Jones' cover of "Black Hole Sun," Live in 2021"In My Life" by Lennon/McCartney from Rubber Soul, 1965The 2021 Strong Songs interview with session guitarist Andrew Synowiec"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981----LINKS-----2024-03-0856 min
Strong Songs"In Your Eyes" by Peter GabrielStrong Songs Season Six kicks off with a widely requested classic: Peter Gabriel's 1986 yearner "In Your Eyes." Because why hire one rhythm section when you can hire two for twice the price?Written by: Peter GabrielProduced by: Daniel LanoisAlbum: So (1986)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:Rick Beato's Interview with So producer Daniel Lanois"DIY" by Peter Gabriel from Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch, 1978"Sledgehammer," "Don't Give Up," and "Big Time" by Gabriel from So, 1986Kwame Ansah-Brew demonstrates the Talking Drum----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! 2024-02-2353 min
McConnell Center PodcastIs Robert Nisbet the 20th Century's Tocqueville? with Dr. Brad BirzerJoin the #McConnellCenter as we host Dr. Brad Birzer to deliver a lecture titled "Robert Nisbet - The 20th Century's Tocqueville?" Bradley J. Birzer (born 1967) is an American historian. He is a history professor and the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, the author of five books and the co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative. He is known also as a Tolkien scholar. Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for...2024-01-2546 min
Strong SongsThe Band: The Last WaltzFor the Season Five finale, Kirk takes a look at The Band and Martin Scorsese's beloved 1978 concert film The Last Waltz - "The beginning of the beginning of the end of the beginning."Featuring music by The Band: Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, and Garth HudsonDirected by: Martin ScorseseAlbum: The Last Waltz (1978)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:"The Weight" by Robbie Robertson as covered by The Staple Singers and Aretha FranklinStudio versions of several songs from the show, featured on The...2023-12-151h 05Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-alooThe electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan...2023-11-171h 04Strong SongsA Little Extra ZeldaOn this bonus episode, originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in 2022, Kirk goes through a few great Legend of Zelda pieces that he didn't manage to get into on last year's Zelda-focused Strong Songs episode. If you want to hear next week's new episode on Tears of the Kingdom early, go become a patron now!FEATURED:"Tears of the Kingdom Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, comp. Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui"Song of Storms," "Dark World/Lorule Theme," "Gerudo Valley," and "The Great Fairy's Fountain" by K...2023-10-2724 minStrong SongsBelle & Sebastian's Very Good Chord ProgressionKirk takes a tour through the cycling, modulating chord sequence in Belle & Sebastian's buoyant 2017 song "The Girl Doesn't Get It."Variation 1: | C | Dm7 | Bb | Gm FVariation 2: | C | D | Bm | Esus EVariation 3: | A | Bm | A/C# | Esus EFEATURED/DISCUSSED:"The Girl Doesn't Get It" by Belle & Sebastian from How To Solve Our Human Problems, Vol. 1, 2017"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton performed by Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack, 1992----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! Patreon | Paypal 🏠 HOMEPAGEstrongsongspodcast.com 👚...2023-10-2021 min
Strong SongsCounterpoint, Chaka Kahn, & Peter GabrielKirk answers your questions on 60s pop counterpoint, Chaka Kahn syncopation, Taylor Swift's re-recording project, good practice habits, Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," and more.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"You've Got Your Troubles" by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cool, recorded by The FortunesContrapunctus 1 by J.S. Bach recorded by the Emerson String Quartet on Bach: The Art of Fugue, 2003T.I.B.W.F. by The Budos Band, from The Budos Band, 2005"Dying to Get To Europe" by Ketil Bjornstad from Seafarer's Song, 2004"The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" by Black Country, New Road from Ants From Up There, 2022"...2023-09-0854 min
Balance of PowerThe McConnell ConcernBloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis talks about Senator Mitch McConnell facing a packed agenda and questions. Co-Head of International Practice at BGR Government Affairs and former Chief of Staff for Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois Lester Munson discusses the generational gaps in Congress and aging leadership in government. United States Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su is very...2023-09-0130 min
Strong Songs"Soul Vaccination" by Tower of PowerKirk climbs inside the machine-gun rhythms and unstoppable grooves of the legendary Oakland funk outfit Tower of Power.Written by: Doc Kupka and Emilio CastilloAlbum: Tower of Power (1973)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"What is Hip?" "Squib Cakes" "Only So Much Oil in the Ground" "Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)," "So Very Hard to Go," "Credit," all by Tower of Power"Saturday Night Live" theme by Howard Shore, feat. Lenny Pickett"Cold Sweat," "I Got the Feelin'," "Mother Popcorn," "Funky Drummer" by James Brown, 1967...2023-08-2549 min
COFOH: Live and UndeadCOFOH Live & Undead w/ Kirk ThatcherCOFOH Live & Undead chats actor, director, producer, writer, creature builder, and songwriter, Kirk Thatcher of Marvel's Werewolf By Night, The Muppet's Haunted Mansion, and Netflix The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell. Kirk is a featured guest this year at Colorado Festival of Horror. Shenanigans will ensue discussing The Muppets, family horror, and his appearances at 'The Punk on the Bus' on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and season three of Picard. Your host is that weirdo, Daniel Crosier. www.kirkthatcher.com Follow us on Facebook:https://ww...2023-08-111h 05
Strong Songs"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For FearsKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season 5 with Tears For Fears' 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule The World." From classic synths and drum machines to surprisingly avante-garde guitar solos, this song's got a lot more going on than you might remember.Written by: Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris HughesProduced by: Chris HughesAlbum: Songs from the Big Chair (1985)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Shout" and "Head Over Heels," both from Songs From the Big Chair, 1985"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age from Songs...2023-07-2847 minStrong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS! Patreon | Paypal 🏠 HOMEPAGEstrongsongspodcast.com 👚 MERCHstrongsongspodcast.com/store 📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.com📷 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagra...2023-07-143h 38
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - KATHY KIRK - Lightworker and StarseedKathy Kirk, a Consciousness Bridge, Light Worker and Starseed is the creator of Applied Spirituality™ - a body of work synthesized over 30 years to assist the evolution of mankind into the Golden Age of New 5th Dimensional Earth by bridging science and spirituality and all perceived dualities. Kathy’s background includes the sciences (premed) and business (corporate and entrepreneurial). A graduate of Cornell University, Kathy is the author of two books, Well Done – A Story of Applied Spirituality, and The Earthling's Quick Start Guide. Kathy reinterprets everyday events in terms of the Quality of Consciousness at her blog, A New View h...2023-07-131h 00Strong Songs"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in SydneyJohn Farnham's "You're The Voice" was a worldwide hit, and nowhere was it more popular than in the Aussie singer's homeland. A couple weeks ago, Kirk went onstage with the hosts of the Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb, to talk about the song, the singer, and so much more.This episode is excerpted from Chat 10 Looks 3 episode 214. It was recorded live at the Enmore Theater in Sydney, Australia on June 17, 2023.Performed by: John FarnhamWritten by: Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder, Andy Qunta, & Keith ReidProduced by: Glenn Wheatley2023-06-3046 minStrong SongsThe Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. HirschAuthor and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Lily Hirsch's many books, including A Jewish Orchestra in Nazi Germany: Musical Politics and the Berlin Jewish Culture League, Weird Al: Seriously, and Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko OnoGustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Gilbert Kaplan w/ th Vienna PhilharmonicOliver Sacks' book Musicophelia"Hot in Herre" by Nelly from Nellyville, 2002"Trash Day" by "Weird Al" Yankovic from Poodle Hat, 2003...2023-05-261h 04
Every Heart Every Woman RadioEvery Heart Every Woman Episode 187 - Kim McConnell - Unity & Sisterhood
About Love Ministries: Love Ministries
About Kimberly McConnell: Adored Sistahs
A native born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, who was eventually uprooted to South Bend, Indiana with her family, when entering high school. Kimberly Blake has two published books, “The Strength in The Life of An Ex-Military Wife”, and “Adored Sistahs and Young
Sistah Power Book” which is a devotional for young ladies and older women alike that uplifts, and empowers young ladies, and women all over the world. Having experienced a variety of life’s lessons in womanhood, and motherhood of two thriving young adul...2023-04-2524 minStrong SongsFrom Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily ReeseKirk sits down with musician and podcaster Emily Reese to talk about the beauty of Bach's "Goldberg Variations," the distinct sound of Davis/Evans/Mulligan's "Birth of the Cool," the joys of the Knight Rider theme, and her podcast Level with Emily Reese, which focuses on the wide world of video game music. FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Emily's music podcast Level with Emily: https://www.levelwithemily.com"Singin' the Blues" feat. Frankie Trumbauer on C Melody Sax"Move," by Miles Davis and "Jeru," "Rocker," and "Venus de Milo" by Gerry Mulligan, arr Gil Evans from Birth of the C...2023-02-171h 18Strong Songs"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate BushHappy holidays! Here's a Patreon minisode Kirk published last summer about Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill." See you in 2023!ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES, 6/24/2022:The whole world is talking about Kate Bush's masterful 1985 song "Running Up That Hill," so Kirk figured he might as well talk about it, too. On this bonus Patreon episode, he takes a crack at re-creating the song's iconic sound and digs into some of the digital recording technology that Bush used to make it sound so distinct.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush from The K...2022-12-3020 min
Strong SongsThe Music of Star Wars: AndorLook, sometimes a TV soundtrack is so good that you have no choice but to make a whole podcast episode about it.And so here we are, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Nicholas Britell's ever-evolving musical score for the new Disney+ show Star Wars: Andor.Listen to Britell's Andor Score (via Songwhip): Volume One | Volume Two | Volume ThreeREFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Tracks from Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, composed by John WilliamsTracks from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and...2022-12-1657 min
Strong SongsYear Four, In ReviewKirk takes a look back some of his many musical memories from Strong Songs, Year Four.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Cody Fry in 2021 and Zoot in 1970"Second Story" by Andrew Synowiec from Second Story, 2020Andrew Synowiec on Instagram"Just What I Needed" by Ric Ocasek and The Cars from The Cars, 1978"You Might Think" by Ocasek/The Cars from Heartbeat City, 1984Various compositions by Koji...2022-11-1849 min
Strong SongsPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonFor the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forget that it was made by a handful of young people with some instruments and a mixing desk. So buckle in for a whirlwind tour of the entire record, with pauses along the way to highlight some of the sounds, styles, and techniques that made The Dark Side of the M...2022-11-041h 00
Strong Songs"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" by "Weird Al" YankovicIt's time for a Strong Songs road trip, as Kirk unravels one of "Weird Al" Yankovic's most understated, grandiose songs. So come along, for a journey through long-form story songs, sea shanty refrains, synth feelings, and an unexpectedly grand finale. We'll stay until the security guards throw us out.Album: UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff, 1989Listen/Buy via SongwhipAlso Featured/Discussed:"Spam," "Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies," "Hot Rocks Polka," "Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars," and "UHF," all from UHF: OMPSAOS, 1989"Polka Your...2022-10-2154 min
The CHRISTIANing PodcastEp.67 - What Should Christians Do About Trump?Surprise, surprise, Donald Trump finds himself yet again on the wrong side of major news headlines as he makes rude and offensive comments regarding fellow Republican' Mitch McConnell's wife. In a time when many Christians were ready to turn the page from this challenging chapter of Trump and evangelical politics, Trump's influence seems stronger than ever. With a potential presidential bid in 2024 looming as well this chapter may not be ending any time soon. In this episode, live from Wisdom, Kirk interacts with guests from the audience asking the question, "What should Christians do about Donald Trump?" What followed was a...2022-10-1252 min
Strong SongsLofi Beats & The Circle of FifthsKirk answers a crop of new listener questions on topics ranging from Steve Perry's vocal technique, Art Garfunkel's guitarmonies, the Carolina Crown's viral brass section warmup, Ram Jam's chaotic riffs, and how to explain complex music theory concepts to non-musicians.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Elbow Grease” by Scott Pemberton from Timber Rock, 2015“A Song for You” by Leon Russell from Leon Russell, 1970"Scissors Cut" by Art Garfunkel from Scissors Cut, 1981“Carolina Crown’s Hornline Drops the Hammer in Houston”“Goodbye Yelow Brick Road” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973"Morning Moon" by Kanisan ft. Wishes and Drea...2022-08-2655 min
Strong Songs"Help Me" by Joni MitchellThere are few singer-songwriters as inimitable as Joni Mitchell, with her swirling song forms, leaping melodies, and that magical voice, untethered by the laws of gravity. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Joni's 1974 song "Help Me," a hummingbird of a tune hovering between commitment and flight, tumbling and falling past love and toward freedom.Written by: Joni MItchellAlbum: Court and Spark, 1974Listen/Buy via JoniMitchell.comAlso featured:“Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the Canyon, 1970“A Case of You” and "California” by Joni from...2022-08-1255 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network- XZBN.netRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-07-1843 min
Vital Remnants5.12 The Roots of American Order | Contending Against Disorder with Dr. Richard Gamble In this final episode of Season 5, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Richard Gamble, Anna Margaret Ross Alexander Chair in History and Politics at Hillsdale College, discuss Russell Kirk's use of the term "membership," his storytelling, and the three great figures he includes in his final chapter of The Roots of American Order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 12, pp. 441-477 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter a...2022-07-011h 10
Strong Songs"Silent All These Years" by Tori AmosTori Amos was one of the most distinctive songwriters of the 90s, and remains a powerful musical voice decades later. "Silent All These Years," one of many strong singles off of her 1992 solo debut, is a perfect encapsulation of so many of the things that make her music special.On this episode, Kirk takes a close look at this delicate, tenuously balanced song, from its floating opening piano line, to its expansive, time-warping bridge, to its hopeful conclusion. It's our turn now to stand where she stands; here, take hold of her hand.Written by...2022-06-1751 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - KATHY KIRK - Lightworker and StarseedKathy Kirk, a Consciousness Bridge, Light Worker and Starseed is the creator of Applied Spirituality™ - a body of work synthesized over 30 years to assist the evolution of mankind into the Golden Age of New 5th Dimensional Earth by bridging science and spirituality and all perceived dualities. Kathy’s background includes the sciences (premed) and business (corporate and entrepreneurial). A graduate of Cornell University, Kathy is the author of two books, Well Done – A Story of Applied Spirituality, and The Earthling's Quick Start Guide. Kathy reinterprets everyday events in terms of the Quality of Consciousness at her blog, A New View h...2022-06-1654 minVital Remnants5.11 The Roots of American Order | The Declaration and the Constitution with Dr. Michael FedericiMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Michael P. Federici, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University, explore the two foundational documents of the American founding period and discuss the nature of America's political order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 11, pp. 393-440 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our news...2022-06-011h 08
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 1There's nothing like a good instrumental solo—that moment when a lone player stands in the spotlight and takes the helm, leading the band in an uncharted direction. On the first edition of Strong Solos, Kirk takes apart a few of his favorite solos, which a special focus on players who use motivic development, also known as theme and variations.SOLOS FEATURED:Eric Shenkman on "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors from Pocket Full of Kryptonite, 1991Sonny Rollins on "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus, 1956Joe Morello on "Take Five" by Paul Desmond/The Dave Brubeck Quartet from Ti...2022-05-2053 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast NetworkRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-05-1241 min
The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-05-1242 min
The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-05-1241 min
The 'X' Zone Broadcast NetworkRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-05-1241 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2022-05-1244 min
Strong Songs"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen CampbellI hear you singin' in the wire... I can hear you through the whine... and the Strong Songs podcast is talking about one of the best songs of all time.On this episode, Kirk takes on Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell's ethereal workin' song "Wichita Lineman," an ode to the profound poetry within all of us. It's a song without a chorus or a bridge that still feels complete, thanks largely to the way it subtly climbs from the street, to the wire, and up into the heavens. Written by: Jimmy WebbProduced by: A...2022-05-0653 minVital Remnants5.10 The Roots of American Order | Eighteenth-Century Intellects with Dr. Khalil HabibMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Khalil Habib, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, explore four of the leading intellects of the Eighteenth Century who influenced American Order: Baron de Montesquieu, Edmund Burke, William Blackstone, and David Hume. Corresponding Reading Chapter 10, pp. 347-391 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in y...2022-05-021h 08
Strong SongsThe Music of The Legend of ZeldaFew video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.From Zelda's Lullabye to Epona's Song to the Great Fairy Fountain and Dragon Roost Island, Kirk unravels some of his favorite Zelda music and explores how Nintendo's composers keep weaving them back together into beautiful new patterns.Written by: Main themes by Koji Kondo, with additional compositions by Kenta Nagata (Wind Waker), Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai (Breath of the Wild)Featuring music from: The Legend of Zelda (1986), A Link to the Past (1991), Ocarina of Time (1998...2022-04-0854 minVital Remnants5.9 The Roots of American Order | The Colonial Order with Dr. Thomas Mackey McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Thomas Mackey, Professor of History at the University of Louisville, explore the history of colonial America and provide context for Kirk's chapter on the period. Corresponding Reading Chapter 9, pp. 301-345 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Additional Resources Bernard Bailyn, The Ideological Origins of the...2022-04-051h 00
Strong SongsMario Kart & That 'Musical' SoundKirk answers questions about Guns 'n Roses, Mario Kart 64, phasers, and what makes a song sound like it's from a musical.DISCUSSED/REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:"Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns n’ Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987"Results Theme" from Mario Kart 64 by Kenta NagataA video kirk made in 2014 about the dynamic music of Mount Wario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8TBS75U1p8“Dig” by Incubus from Light Grenades, 2006“Waiting On A Miracle” feat Stephanie Beatriz, “What Else Can I Do?" feat Diane Guerrero, and "We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from Enc...2022-03-2556 min
Strong Songs"Just What I Needed" by The CarsIt's not the perfume that you wear... it's not the ribbons in your hair.... I guess it's just the perfect blend of synths and electric guitars that you bring to every song.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs to tackle The Cars, and their 1978 pop-rock classic "Just What I Needed." But while that song encapsulates everything that made the brilliant Boston five-piece great, Kirk decided to use his Walkman to occasionally fast-forward to compare and contrast with a second Cars classic from 1984.Written by: Ric OcasekAlbums: The Cars, 1978 and Heartbeat City, 19842022-03-1152 minVital Remnants5.8 The Roots of American Order | The Constitution of Church and State with Dr. Susan HanssenMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Susan Hanssen, Associate Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at the University of Dallas, explore the roots of church and state in American order. The two discuss the history of 17th century Britain and the English Civil War, Hobbesian and Lockean political theory, and more. Corresponding Reading Chapter 8, pp. 259-300 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://lou...2022-03-0155 min
Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 2Three different artists! Three different covers! Of songs by one beloved band!On the second edition of "Strong Covers," we're digging into covers of three Beatles classics: Earth, Wind & Fire's maximalist remake of "Gotta Get You Into My Life," Ray Charles' saucy reimagining of "Eleanor Rigby," and Bobby McFerrin's delicate recitation of "Blackbird." Come for the English-accented rhyme schemes, stay for the impeccable voice leading.Covered (lol) on this episode:"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as c...2022-02-1155 minVital Remnants5.7 The Roots of American Order | The Protestant Reformation with Dr. Glenn MootsMcConnell Scholar and assistant podcast producer Will Randolph is joined by Dr. Glenn Moots, Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Northwood University, to discuss the significance of the Protestant Reformation. The two explore the history of the Reformation, the different groups and strands of thought that it produced, and how the ideas of the Reformation impacted American order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 7, pp. 221-258 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Or...2022-02-0152 min
Strong Songs"Blood and Thunder" by MastodonWhite! Whale! Holy! Grail!Strong Songs kicks off year four by getting H-E-A-V-Y, with an analysis of Mastodon's "Blood and Thunder." Pass straight past the Mellow Meadows, through the Forests and the Foothills of Rock, and see if you can reach the summit of Hard Mountain. The view from up there is amazing.Written by: MastodonAlbum: Leviathan, 2004Listen/Buy on all platforms via SongwhipOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs, and he's been having a lot of fun with the guitar...2022-01-1442 minVital Remnants5.6 The Roots of American Order | The Light of the Middle Ages with Dr. Justin StoverVital Remnants Producer Connor Tracy is joined by Dr. Justin Stover, Senior Lecturer of Medieval Latin at the University of Edinburgh, to explore what Russell Kirk calls our “neglected inheritance” from the Middle Ages. In addition to the influence of the Medieval world on America, the two discuss the culture of the Middle Ages and address some of the common misconceptions about the period. Corresponding Reading Chapter 6, pp. 177-219 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order here. Learn more about Th...2022-01-0552 minVital Remnants5.5 The Roots of American Order | Christianity with Dr. Mark David HallMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Mark David Hall, Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University, explore the influence of Christianity on American order. The two discuss the early history of Christianity, its relationship with politics, and how it influenced the Founders. Corresponding Reading Chapter 5, pp. 137-176 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Mark David Hall, Did America Ha...2021-12-0750 minStrong SongsSinging Like A Star, with Eric VetroWhat do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.On this bonus episode, Kirk sits down with Vetro to talk about his fascinating job, how to build good habits for a strong voice, and the art and discipline (and diet!) of professional singing.CHECK OUT ERIC'S PODCAST!Eric has a fantastic new podcast called Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro, where he sits down with his superstar students to talk about their lives...2021-11-1055 minVital Remnants5.4 The Roots of American Order | Ancient Rome with Dr. E. Christian KopffMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and University of Colorado, Boulder professor of classics Dr. E. Christian Kopff explore Ancient Rome and its influence on America. The two examine the impacts Latin, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire had on the development of American institutions and the Founders’ views of law and power. Corresponding Reading Chapter 4, pp. 97-136 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcen...2021-11-0958 min
Strong SongsTalking Heads: Stop Making SenseWhat is this, a film podcast?? It's time for something a little different, as Kirk puts down his record player and climbs onstage for Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads' classic 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. It's a tour through the first hour of the film, from "Heaven" to "Burning Down the House" to "Once in a Lifetime," with some quick stops along the way.Songs by: Talking Heads (David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison)Featuring: Steve Scales (Percussion), Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt (Vocals), Alex Weir (Guitar/Vocals), and Bernie W...2021-11-0359 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2021-11-0141 minThe Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2021-11-0141 min
The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnellRob McConnell Interviews - ANDRE VAN HEERDEN - Shadow Government and How the Global Elite Plan to Destroy Democracy and Your FreedomAndré van Heerden loves every aspect of production and it shows. The talented filmmaking hyphenate has come through the wars of independent filmmaking, still full of faith, still smiling and still eager for more. Van Heerden's wildly popular breakout film, Revelation (1999), starring Jeff Fahey, Nick Mancuso and supermodel Carol Alt, was on the best-seller lists for over two years and led the way in revolutionizing the faith-based film genre. Following that success van Heerden helmed the next popular installment, Tribulation, starring Gary Busey, Margot Kidder and comedian Howie Mandel (2000). Judgment (2001) a courtroom thriller starring L.A Law's Corbin Bernsen, the A...2021-11-0145 min
WriterFest with Ami McConnellMichelle Williams: Grammy WinnerOn this episode of the WriterFest Podcast, I got to talk with the amazing Michelle Williams, the Grammy-award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, musical theater performer, tv personality, and author of the new book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours. I love Michelle’s candor and her words of healing and wisdom for writers—and anyone on a creative journey. We talk about all kinds of things: Her move to Atlanta The Checking In podcast, including guests like Kirk Franklin, Macy Gray, Lecrae, Devon Franklin Dr. Oz Tamela Mann’s Overcomer Jennifer Hudson’s...2021-10-291h 01Vital Remnants5.3 The Roots of American Order | Athens and the Ancient Greeks with Dr. N. Susan LaehnMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Iowa State University political science professor Dr. N. Susan Laehn discuss the influence of the Ancient Greeks on the American Founding and beyond, examining Plato, Aristotle, Solon, and the city-state. Corresponding Reading Chapter 3, pp. 51-96 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order here. Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please s...2021-10-2652 minVital Remnants5.2 The Roots of American Order | Jerusalem & Ancient Israel with Dr. Daniel DreisbachMcConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and American University professor Dr. Daniel Dreisbach take listeners on an intellectual journey through time, examining the Hebraic tradition and ancient Israel’s influence on American ethics, culture, and government. Corresponding Reading Chapters 1 & 2, pp. 3-50 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order here. Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, quest...2021-10-1955 minMcConnell Center PodcastThe Roots of American Order with Dr. Bradley J. BirzerIn Season 5 of the McConnell Center’s Vital Remnants Podcast, we are using Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order to explore the historical roots from which America has grown. Rather than focusing on one defining moment, we are exploring America’s inheritance from thousands of years of human history grounded in five key cities—Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia. Each episode relates to a corresponding chapter and includes a conversation with a guest expert that goes beyond the text. Our journey begins in this episode with a conversation between McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Bradley...2021-10-1257 minVital Remnants5.1 The Roots of American Order | An Introduction with Dr. Bradley J. BirzerIn this episode, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg is joined by Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, for a conversation on Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order. The two discuss the McConnell Center’s new book in common project and Kirk’s inspiration for the book. This season of Vital Remnants uses Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order to explore the historical roots from which America has grown. Rather than focusing on one defining moment, episodes explore America’s inheritance from thousand...2021-10-1257 min
Strong Songs"September" by Earth, Wind & FireBa de ya! Say that you remember! Ba de ya! Dancing in September! Ba de yah! Musical analysiiiis!It's finally time for Strong Songs to take on one of the strongest bands of all, the great Earth, Wind & Fire. In honor of September 21, Kirk does a deep dive on EWF's timeless tribute to the end of summertime - those layered grooves, those funky bass parts, and those glossy, effortless vocals.Written by: Maurice White, Al McKay & Alee WillisProduced by: Maurice WhiteAlbum: The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. 1, 19782021-09-2155 min
Strong Songs"Fingertips" by They Might Be GiantsKirk picks apart not one, not two, but twenty one micro-songs by the great They Might Be Giants.What's that blue thing doing here? Who's knocking on the wall? And for that matter, who's that standing out the window? It's time to answer those questions and many more, as Kirk delves into The Might Be Giants' singular collection of mini-songs, "Fingertips." It's a stylistic smorgasbord of sound, with everything from jazz to rock to lounge to... honestly, genre doesn't exist and "Fingertips" proves it. Each tiny song shines for its brief moment of life, and then lives...2021-08-2559 min
Strong Songs"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy JoelA bottle of red... a bottle of white... whatever kind of mood you're in, we're talking Billy Joel tonight!Pull up a table and join Kirk for a long look into one of Joel's most enduring songs, the seven-and-a-half minute, five course musical meal that is "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant." The centerpiece on Joel's breakthrough 1977 album The Stranger, Italian Restaurant has got it all: schmaltzy sax, hard rock rhythms, love, heartbreak, and a pair of harmonized clarinets. Written by: Billy JoelProduced by: Phil RamoneAlbum: The Stranger (1977)L...2021-08-1156 min
Strong SongsThe Music All Around Us, with Imogen HeapOn this episode, Kirk sits down for a conversation with composer, singer, and music technologist Imogen Heap.The two talk about the creative process, live performance in the pandemic age, the shifting relationship between artist and audience, the process of developing new music technology, several of Heap's ambitious musical projects, and of course, her song "Hide and Seek," which was the subject of an episode of Strong Songs earlier this year.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Imogen Heap's App, home of the "Heapsters": https://imogenheap.app/The Mi.Mu Gloves: https://mimugloves.com/“Promo” by Tim Exile live...2021-07-141h 18Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 1It's time for Strong Songs to talk about some Strong Covers! On this episode, Kirk tackles four famous covers, comparing each with the original while trying to suss out what makes a great cover in the first place. COVERED (HEYO):"Respect" by Otis Redding, as covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967"Satisfaction" by Jagger/Richards, as covered by Devo on Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, 1978"Mad World" by Roland Orzabal/Tears for Fears, as covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for Donnie Darko, 2001"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, as covered by Jeff Buckley on...2021-06-301h 00
Strong Songs"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by MuseLink it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse.Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.Written by: Matthew Bellamy...2021-05-1956 min
Strong SongsSidechain Compression & Saxophone Traffic ConesMailbag time! Kirk peruses the Strong Songs inbox to answer your questions about jazz drum solos, practicing with play-a-longs, Tame Impala tunes, saxophones with traffic cones, vocal technique, sidechain compression, and several tricky rhythms.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Tubes” by Moon Hooch from their NPR Tiny Desk live concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBhxBBa7tE“Strangers” by The Kinks from Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1, 1970“Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield from Tubular Bells, 1973“In The Moonlight” by Pearl Jam from Last Dogs, 2003“Good Time Boys” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from Mother’s Milk, 1989"One Night i...2021-04-2159 min
Strong Songs"Stolen Moments" by Oliver NelsonJazz is all about the contrast between the individual and the collective, and few recordings embody that as beautifully as "Stolen Moments," the opening track from Oliver Nelson's 1961 hard-bop record The Blues and the Abstract Truth.On this episode, Kirk dives deep into Nelson's classic tune, starting with his dense horn arrangement, then considering the three improvised horn solos as distinct creations that reflect the at-times wildly different ambitions of each individual player. Also, there's jazz flute.Written by: Oliver NelsonPerformed by: Freddie Hubbard (tpt.), Eric Dolphy (alto/flute), Oliver Nelson (tenor...2021-04-0759 min
Strong Songs"Cameo Lover" by KimbraOpen up your heart! Open up your heart! Open up your heart, let Kimbra pull you out!On this episode, Kirk goes for a swim in the extra-buoyant waters of Kimbra's 2011 pop stomper "Cameo Lover." It's an intricate musical narrative told through shifting time-feels, retro drum beats, leaping vocals, and sneaky key changes, and it's just the song to raise our spirits after a long, dark winter.Written by: Kimbra JohnsonAlbum: Vows (2011)Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Somebody That I Used to Know” by Goty...2021-03-2455 min
The Spudcast: Talking Out My AskTHE SPUDCAST: Talking Out My Ask! S2 E35Senator Kirk Talbot not only goes to the state capitol in Baton Rouge to make sausage in the legislature he and his brother also own New Orleans' iconic sausage on a bun, The World Famous Lucky Dogs! But he tries not to let it go to his head. 2021-03-2429 minMcConnell Center Podcast"A Heart to Love My Country": In Defense of Andrew Jackson with Dr. Bradley J. Birzer Summary Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II to discuss Birzer’s Book In Defense of Andrew Jackson. Dr. Birzer gives listeners an account of Jackson’s character and personality that challenges modern conceptions of our nation’s 7th president. Links Mentioned Bradley J. Birzer, In Defense of Andrew Jackson Daniel Gullotta, “The Age of Jackson Podcast” Read more of Dr. Birzer’s writing here: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/author/brad-birzer Andrew Jackson, “March 4, 1837: Fare...2021-02-2334 min
Strong Songs"Hide and Seek" by Imogen HeapWhere are we? What the hell is going on? Oh right, we're here with our podcast device, listening to an episode of Strong Songs.On this episode, Kirk dives into Imogen Heap's one-woman choral masterwork "Hide and Seek," taking a closer look at the technologies and processes Heap used to get that bewitching sound, her striking use of breath and dynamic contrast, and the many subtle ways she took the oh-so familiar "four chords" and made them sound unique.Written by: Imogen HeapAlbum: Speak for Yourself (2005)Listen/Buy via Album...2021-01-2758 min
Strong Songs"Space Oddity" and "Starman" by David BowieLet the children lose it, let the children use it, and let all the children join in for Strong Songs year three!Kirk kicks off the new year with a pair of classics by the great David Bowie: 1969's melancholy "Space Oddity" and 1972's triumphant "Starman." What goes up, as they say, must come down.Written by: David BowieAlbums: David Bowie (1969), The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)Listen/Buy Bowie via Album.LinkListen/Buy Ziggy via Album.LinkALSO...2021-01-1353 min
OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA EastMichael Kirk & Mike Wiser, "The Choice 2020: Trump vs Biden"Geri is joined by documentarians Mike Wiser and Michael Kirk—the writer-producers of the FRONTLINE special “The Choice 2020: Trump vs Biden”—to discuss making documentaries that are hard-hitting but nonpartisan; their impressive catalogue of Frontline specials, which have examined everything from the Mueller report to Mitch McConnell’s takeover of the Supreme Court; the absurd timelines they work off of for all of their projects, and more. Michael Kirk was the original senior producer of Frontline from its inception in 1983 until the fall of 1987, when he created his own production company, the Kirk Documentary Group. He has produced m...2020-10-0343 min
Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop TalkPuppet Tears, ep 046 — Kirk ThatcherWhat does Star Wars, Star Trek, Gremlins, and The Muppets all have in common? The inspired influence of this week's guest Kirk Thatcher! Kirk is a prolific creator, writer, designer, director behind Dinosaurs, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, and a whole slew of Muppet projects like Muppet Treasure Island, A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, and the upcoming Muppets Now coming this summer to Disney+. The guys talk to Kirk about his new endeavor in consulting and brainstorming with aspiring writers and filmmakers. We also discuss coming up through Lucasfilm's ILM, a mentorship under Jim Henson...2020-05-131h 52
FrancoinformadorTrump absuelto. Falleció Kirk Douglas. Record de Justin Bieber y más!DONALD TRUMP ABSUELTO. Tal y como estaba previsto, Donald Trump fue absuelto en el senado de los Estados Unidos este miércoles en el juicio político. El resultado de la votación de los dos cargos de los que había sido acusado -abuso de poder y obstrucción al Congreso- difirió: el primero terminó con 52 en contra y 48 a favor. El republicano Mitt Romney votó por condenar al Presidente, lo mismo que todos los demócratas en el recinto. El segundo, en tanto, culminó con 53 votos en contra y 47 a favor. De esta manera, la...2020-02-0600 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 195: Bonus Interview with Kirk HamiltonWelcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we welcome Kirk Hamilton, composer, podcaster, and retired writer/editor to the podcast to talk about music composition, working with licenses and licensed music, the way music and play work on our brains, and a host of other topics. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:16 Interview 1:10:31 Break 1:11:00 Next game, announcement, etc. Issues covered: Kirk's early writings, using your ear training, picking up a saxophone, Brett's saxophone solo, getting a broad mandate, modeling on NPR...2020-01-221h 31
Sarah WestallCourt Shutdown, Fraud, Investigations, Timothy Holmseth, Field McConnell w/Kirk Pendergrass (2of2)
11-23-2019Kirk Pendergrass, auditor & legal expert for eClause LLC, joins the program to explain the audit process and loss recovery services that eClause LLC provides. Pendergrass shares with listeners the successful take down of an entire family court house in Ector county Texas for repeated patterns of fraud. He explains how this process is now being used to expose more corrupt court houses across the country that are being used in the same manner for the benefit of unethical individuals. Then we discuss the cases of Timothy Holmseth and Field McConnell, how their cases are entangled in the same patterns of...2019-11-2700 min
Business Game ChangersCourt Shutdown, Fraud, Investigations, Timothy Holmseth, Field McConnell w/Kirk Pendergrass (2of2)Kirk Pendergrass, auditor & legal expert for eClause LLC, joins the program to explain the audit process and loss recovery services that eClause LLC provides. Pendergrass shares with listeners the successful take down of an entire family court house in Ector county Texas for repeated patterns of fraud. He explains how this process is now being used to expose more corrupt court houses across the country that are being used in the same manner for the benefit of unethical individuals. Then we discuss the cases of Timothy Holmseth and Field McConnell, how their cases are entangled in the same patterns of...2019-11-2333 minBusiness Game ChangersCourt Shutdown, Fraud, Investigations, Timothy Holmseth, Field McConnell w/Kirk Pendergrass (1of2)Kirk Pendergrass, auditor & legal expert for eClause LLC, joins the program to explain the audit process and loss recovery services that eClause LLC provides. Pendergrass shares with listeners the successful take down of an entire family court house in Ector county Texas for repeated patterns of fraud. He explains how this process is now being used to expose more corrupt court houses across the country that are being used in the same manner for the benefit of unethical individuals. Then we discuss the cases of Timothy Holmseth and Field McConnell, how their cases are entangled in the same patterns of...2019-11-2240 min