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Voices of Wrestling Podcast NetworkMusic of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2025It's almost time to say goodbye and good riddance to 2025. Who knows what delights and horrors await us in 2026, but before we get there, we have a Music of the Mat annual tradition: the year-end episode! Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play some of their favorite music that came out during the year. Artists played include Elton John & Brandi Carlile, CMAT, Bartees Strange, Jane Inc., Pulp, Kehlani, Ghost, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, and many more. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the show in 2025!Theme song: "Hemispheres"...
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Music of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2025It's almost time to say goodbye and good riddance to 2025. Who knows what delights and horrors await us in 2026, but before we get there, we have a Music of the Mat annual tradition: the year-end episode! Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play some of their favorite music that came out during the year. Artists played include Elton John & Brandi Carlile, CMAT, Bartees Strange, Jane Inc., Pulp, Kehlani, Ghost, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, and many more. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the show in 2025!Theme song: "Hemispheres"...
2025-12-231h 52
Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudEd Sheeran's new album Play, and the Spinal Tap reunionMusic journalist Maura Johnston, culture writer Richie Assaly, and Leila Latif join the Group Chat to talk about the long-awaited sequel to Rob Reiner’s classic rock mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap; the new album from pop mega-star Ed Sheeran; Justin Bieber’s surprise sequel to his surprise album; and Lizzo’s war on the algorithm.
2025-09-1227 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudWhat went wrong with 'eat the rich' TV, and Kesha's new albumTV critic Saloni Gajjar and culture critic Nicole Froio join guest host Rad Simonpillai to talk about why this year’s raft of "eat the rich" television is falling short of our expectations from the genre that brought us 'Succession,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Squid Game.'Plus, Maura Johnston discusses the new album from Kesha, 'Period,' and how it reflects her newfound freedom as an artist. This comes after a decade-long legal battle against her former producer and label head, Dr. Luke, whom she accused of sexual and emotional abuse.
2025-07-0825 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudThe summer of Addison Rae is hereCulture writer Joan Summers, music journalist Maura Johnston, and rapper and author Rollie Pemberton join Elamin Abdelmahmoud for the Friday Group Chat to share their thoughts on new releases from Addison Rae, Turnstile, and Lorde.
2025-06-0627 minVoices of Wrestling Podcast NetworkMusic of the Mat Remix: You Wanna Play 21?Chances are you've seen the infamous "You wanna play 21?" promo by Jake "The Snake" Roberts from the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view. While the promo was not one of Jake's finer moments, it has inspired the topic of this, the twenty-first episode of Music of the Mat Remix. Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play songs that came out the year they turned 21 (2013 and 1996, respectfully). Artists featured include Janelle Monáe, Spacehog, Arctic Monkeys, Tegan and Sara, Republica, Ginuwine, Steven Wilson, Bobby Conn, and many more. This episode is one of our best!Theme s...
2025-05-272h 09Music of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat Remix: You Wanna Play 21?Chances are you've seen the infamous "You wanna play 21?" promo by Jake "The Snake" Roberts from the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view. While the promo was not one of Jake's finer moments, it has inspired the topic of this, the twenty-first episode of Music of the Mat Remix. Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play songs that came out the year they turned 21 (2013 and 1996, respectively). Artists featured include Janelle Monáe, Spacehog, Arctic Monkeys, Tegan and Sara, Republica, Ginuwine, Steven Wilson, Bobby Conn, and many more. This episode is one of our best!Theme s...
2025-05-272h 09Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudAre fans ready for Arcade Fire's big return, and the Golden Globes honour podcastingLast Friday. Montreal indie-rock collective Arcade Fire released ‘Pink Elephant,’ their first album since bandleader Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in 2022. Music journalist Maura Johnston and Montreal Gazette reporter T’Cha Dunlevy discuss how their relationship with the band’s music has changed in recent years, and how the band’s new record is being received by fans and media. Plus, Nicholas Quah shares his thoughts on the new Golden Globes category, Best Podcast, which will be introduced in 2026.
2025-05-1225 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsDo Re MiCritic and educator Maura Johnston joins us again to chat about the Eurovision entries from Finland, Latvia, Malta, Lithuania, and Armenia.
Maura Johnston
Maura Johnston is a writer and editor who teaches at Boston College. She lives in Allston Rock City with her cat, Nuno. Her favorite Eurovision song of recent years is Margaret Berger's "I Feed You My Love."
Do Re Mi Summary
Finland - Erika Vikman - "Ich Komme" (1:17)
Latvia - Tautumeitas - "Bur man laimi" (8:18)
Malta - Miriana Conte - "Serving" ("KANT") (14:59)
Lithuania - Katarsis - "Tavo akys" (23:13)
Armenia...
2025-04-2241 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudOur relationship with 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', and Rust premieresThis month marks the 40th anniversary of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' the all-star UK benefit single for Ethiopia famine relief that became a defining moment in the intersection between celebrity and charity. However, despite raising millions of dollars for Ethiopia, the song has come to be seen by many as perpetuating negative stereotypes of Africa. Culture writer Nels Abbey and music journalist Maura Johnston reflect on the song’s legacy—as well as a whole new controversy surrounding the new 40th-anniversary version of the song. Plus, Nick Newman, managing editor for The Film Stage, attended the screen...
2024-11-2525 min
Middle Grade MavensEpisode 118 Middle Grade MavensToday
on Middle Grade Mavens, we review:
The
Midwatch by Judith Rossell
My
Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery
Cheese!
by Felice Arena, illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi
The
Mosaic by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Grandma Murphy's Pussycat by Maura Finn, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford
Plus...
a new episode of “There’s nothin' in that cup!"
2024-10-0325 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudHow an onstage fight ended the Jane's Addiction reunion tour, and how is Raygun ranked No.1?Music journalists Suzy Exposito and Maura Johnston discuss last weekend’s dramatic onstage fight between members of legendary L.A. alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction and the subsequent cancellation of their remaining North American tour dates. Plus, with news of Australian breaker Raygun’s new ranking as the top female breaker in the world, Elamin is joined by pioneering B-boy Crazy Legs to talk about the Raygun controversy and the larger cultural issues it seems to have exacerbated.
2024-09-1730 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudDon't look back in anger: the Oasis reunion is happening. How we got here.Almost 15 years to the day since Oasis broke up, Noel and Liam Gallagher have announced a reunion. Culture critics Rich Pelley, Maura Johnston, and Oasis cover band member Alex Spears join Elamin to talk about whether the brothers can put their differences aside and pull off a reunion that most fans believe could never happen.
2024-08-2724 minVoices of Wrestling Podcast NetworkMusic of the Mat Remix: In-Ring DebutsIs this thing on? Music of the Mat rises from its slumber with a remixed format. Instead of analyzing wrestling songs, Andrew and a guest will play and chat about songs related to a wrestling concept, term, reference, pun, etc. Yes, it really is that simple. Andrew explains the reason behind the big change, then gets down to business with returning guest and absolute delight Maura Johnston. Together they tackle the topic of "in-ring debuts," playing songs off debut albums from Aerosmith, Madonna, The Killers, Oasis, George Michael, Neneh Cherry, Living Colour, and many more. It's over 2 hours of...
2024-08-202h 17Music of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat Remix: In-Ring DebutsIs this thing on? Music of the Mat rises from its slumber with a remixed format. Instead of analyzing wrestling songs, Andrew and a guest will play and chat about songs related to a wrestling concept, term, reference, pun, etc. Yes, it really is that simple. Andrew explains the reason behind the big change, then gets down to business with returning guest and absolute delight Maura Johnston. Together they tackle the topic of "in-ring debuts," playing songs off debut albums from Aerosmith, Madonna, The Killers, Oasis, George Michael, Neneh Cherry, Living Colour, and many more. It's over 2 hours of...
2024-08-202h 17Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudDirty Pop doc and the fraud behind your favourite 90s boy bandsMusic journalist Maura Johnston joins guest host Rad Simonpillai to talk about 'Dirty Pop,' a Netflix documentary that explores Lou Pearlman's life, the mastermind and con man behind boy bands like N'Sync and Backstreet Boys. Plus, Stephen Yan from ‘Wok with Yan’ is making his first public appearance in 30 years. The Toronto Star's food reporter Karon Liu talks about growing up watching Stephen Yan, one of Canada's first celebrity chefs.
2024-08-0725 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudEminem's legacy and the death of Slim ShadyHip-hop artists D-Sisive and Ian Kamau, along with music critic Maura Johnston, join Elamin to discuss the pop and rap legacy of Eminem, and the controversial cultural debates the Detroit emcee has sparked over the decades.
2024-07-1629 min
Deep Dive Divas046: MadonnaDOIN' M'DISHES.
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Citations:
Barnes, Anthony. "Kabbalah: is Madonna losing her religion?" The Independent. July 9, 2006.
Barr, Sabrina. "Madonna birthday: How the 'Material Girl' has shaped modern fashion trends." The Independent. August 16, 2020.
Bauder, David. "Super Bowl most watched TV show in U.S. history, draws record 111.3 million viewers." The Vancouver Sun. February 6, 2012.
Bessman, Jim. "Madonna's 'Sacrifice' Hits Home Market." Billboard. August 3, 1985.
Farber, M. A. "From Marilyn to Madonna, the Unglamorous Business of Posing in the Nude. The New York Times. August 2, 1985.
Glass, Joshua. "Remember When Madonna Made Bleeping History." CR Fashionbook. March 28, 2019.
Grow, Kory. "Madonna Ai...
2024-06-251h 55Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudFrom Jennifer Lopez to The Black Keys, why aren't concerts selling well?In recent weeks, big-name acts like The Black Keys, Jennifer Lopez, and Bad Bunny have either cancelled shows or reorganized their tours reportedly due to low ticket sales. Are these merely isolated setbacks, or do they point to a more troubling future for the big-ticket concert industry in the streaming age? Music journalists Jem Aswad and Maura Johnston will explain the challenges even popular acts are facing in the current climate. Plus, film critic David Ehrlich joins Elamin to discuss the buzz surrounding the film 'Universal Language' at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
2024-05-3025 minCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudWhat happens to TikTok now? And the new Bon Jovi docu-seriesElamin is joined by music critics Niko Stratis and Maura Johnston to talk about the new docu-series "Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," and whether it does justice to the band's legacy. Plus, Elamin speaks with culture writer Ana Diaz of Polygon about the so-called Tik Tok “ban” and what it means for the future of the hugely popular app.
2024-05-0125 min
On with Kara SwisherTracy Chapman's Timeless EarwormsMore than 35 years after its release, Tracy Chapman’s eponymous debut album – and the single Fast Car – hit #1 on the charts last week, fueled by her performance with country star Luke Combs at the Grammy Awards. Kara speaks with Lydia Polgreen of the New York Times’ Matter of Opinion podcast, music reporter Maura Johnston, and Estelle Caswell, formerly of Vox Pop Earworm, about why an album written at the end of the Reagan era, full of songs about social injustice, racial tensions and striving for upward mobility, has struck a chord with Gen Z audiences. Plus: they talk about the chan...
2024-02-1259 min
The Galway Podcast39. Hardiman & Beyond: John Cunningham & Amelia WalkerEpisode 39. This weeks guests are John Cunningham and Amelia Walker. They are here to talk about a new book released this year which is called Hardiman and Beyond. Hardiman and Beyond was edited by John along with Ciaran McDonough and it is the follow up to a famous publication released in 1820 called ‘History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway’. So Hardiman and Beyond is basically a recap of Galway since then. And excellent it is too.
We walk through the history of how the book came into existence, all the different contributors as well...
2023-12-131h 21The Galway Podcast39. Hardiman & Beyond: John Cunningham & Amelia WalkerEpisode 39. This weeks guests are John Cunningham and Amelia Walker. They are here to talk about a new book released this year which is called Hardiman and Beyond. Hardiman and Beyond was edited by John along with Ciaran McDonough and it is the follow up to a famous publication released in 1820 called ‘History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway’. So Hardiman and Beyond is basically a recap of Galway since then. And excellent it is too.
We walk through the history of how the book came into existence, all the different contributors as well...
2023-12-131h 21
60 Songs That Explain the '90s“Lovefool”—The CardigansListen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and serenades all the ladies. And if that isn’t enough for you, stay as he looks back at the 1996 film ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and the Swedish rock band the Cardigans while celebrating their hit “Lovefool.”SIGNED BOOKPLATE COPIES are available for preorder via Premiere Collectibles: https://premierecollectibles.com/harvillaDon’t forget to get your tickets to the '60 Songs' live show on November 16! Get your tickets here: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/the-ringer-presents-60-songs-that-explain-the-90s-x-bandsplain-live/Host: Rob...
2023-10-251h 23
Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam SandersBritney Was Always Trying to Tell Us Who She WasBritney Spears' memoir The Woman in Me is out today. But we're taking this moment instead to revisit the songs we never stopped listening to — and what she was trying to tell us all along, through the music. Sam talks with writer and critic Maura Johnston about what Britney gave to her body of work, and how her voice and sound — augmented, auto-tuned, yet authentic — ushered in a new era of pop music and pop stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-2434 minMusic of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat #167: Peter GabrielHi there! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew returns from the show's brief hiatus and is joined by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) to discuss the music of Peter Gabriel in pro wrestling. Known for his time as Genesis' frontman in the 70s and then his successful solo career, Gabriel has spent decades as one of music's most innovative minds. Andrew and Maura, both huge fans, discuss Gabriel's longstanding creativity, his eclectic body of work, the live concert that Andrew recently attended in Boston, his songs used in wrestling (of which there aren't that many...
2023-10-0442 minVoices of Wrestling Podcast NetworkMusic of the Mat #167: Peter GabrielHi there! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew returns from the show's brief hiatus and is joined by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) to discuss the music of Peter Gabriel in pro wrestling. Known for his time as Genesis' frontman in the 70s and then his successful solo career, Gabriel has spent decades as one of music's most innovative minds. Andrew and Maura, both huge fans, discuss Gabriel's longstanding creativity, his eclectic body of work, the live concert that Andrew recently attended in Boston, his songs used in wrestling (of which there aren't that many...
2023-10-0442 min
Camp Time is Real TimeWeek 2 Recap with Maura JohnstonWeek 2 had it all! Maura takes us through counselor competitions, cookouts, FCDC's Got Talent, Wacky Wednesday, Head Counselor Karaoke, a TC visit, the show, video AND MORE!
2023-07-2442 min
Rolling Stone All AccessBest Albums of 2023 So FarFrom Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-06-3047 min
Rolling Stone Music NowBest Albums of 2023 So Far
From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-06-3048 minMusic of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat #161: AEW Grab Bag Vol. 3On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) for another grab bag of AEW themes. Andrew and Maura chat about AEW's recent and upcoming big shows, then get into themes for Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, Rush, Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Konosuke Takeshita, and many more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Maura on Twitter: @mauraMaura's website: Maura.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling...
2023-05-161h 04
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsControlled GrandiosityMaura Johnston joins us as we wrestle with the Eurovision 2023 set of auto-qualifiers. Will Ukraine pull the double? Will the UK and Spain continue their glowups? Will we be going back to Italy? Will Germany get out of the basement? Is France gonna France?
Controlled Grandiosity Summary
France — La Zarra — "Évidemment" (2:16)
Germany — Lord of the Lost — "Blood and Glitter" (6:43)
Italy — Marco Mengoni — "Due Vite" (12:29)
Spain — Blanca Paloma — "EAEA" (17:08)
Ukraine — TVORCHI — "Heart of Steel" (22:44)
United Kingdom — Mae Muller — "I Wrote a Song" (28:08)
Final Thoughts (34:28)
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2023-05-0237 min
The Gentlemen's Wrestling PodcastGentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #56: Wrestling In The World of 2023 Pop CultureHost Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by music journalist, journalism professor and pro wrestling fan Maura Johnston (@Maura) to discuss how the world of pro wrestling fits into pop culture in 2023. They talk about how changes in pop culture have made it impossible for a Stone Cold Steve Austin-type star to emerge, how nostalgia in wrestling mimics nostalgia in TV, movies and music, the end of monoculture and how promotions are impacted by the rapidly evolving world of entertainment.
2023-03-031h 37
Pop ChatGrammy-mania, and one year of Wordle-dominationMusic journalists Richie Assaly and Maura Johnston give us the morning-after report on the big winners, the surprises and snubs from the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Plus, it's been a year since the New York Times bought Wordle. Writer and game developer David Shariatmadari helps Elamin look back on the game's success as well as preview a new brain teaser for word sleuths.
2023-02-0624 minCamp Time is Real TimeMaura Johnston ('05-present)Maura is a 2nd generation staff member who is a real delight to talk to! After a year following in her mom's footsteps as the ceramics head, Maura is in Video now and we talk about how she and Fink approach that, how they get to keep up with all of the kids, counselor competitions, green hats, and more!
2022-11-0442 minCamp Time is Real Time50th Reunion RecapPerhaps you heard that 2022 marked 50 years of FCDC. We had an awesome celebration at Camp and at the Elks to mark the milestone. We'll hear from Bill and Stacey Danner, Susie Krause, Ali Landry, Maura Johnston, Sara and Katie DiBiasio, and me! Sing was amazing (and hot!), the party was everything you could imagine. Big shoutout to Kerry, Sam, and Billy for making all of that happen!
2022-08-2947 min
Who Cares About the Rock Hall?Calling Voters w/ Lauren Onkey, Arthur Levy, Chris Molanphy, Lori Majewski, Maura Johnston, Karen Glauber, Jim McGuinn & Evelyn McDonnellThis year's voter calling season comes to an end with a big one! A mega-sode, if you will. Joe & Kristen call up eight more Rock Hall voters to see who they're choosing on their ballot this year: Lauren Onkey, Arthur Levy, Chris Molanphy, Lori Majewski, Maura Johnston, Karen Glauber, Jim McGuinn, and Evelyn McDonnell. Plus, we combine our data with the findings of Future Rock Legends' own Neil Walls to do some final analysis! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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2022-04-292h 02
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsHot 100Maura Johnston guides us through how the Billboard Charts work and why Måneskin and Duncan Laurence cracked the American Top 40.
Hot 100 Summary
Host city when? Torino 2022! (0:45)
How do the Billboard charts currently work? (2:52)
How Duncan Laurence May Have Got on the Billboard Charts (7:40)
Why is "Beggin'" rocketing up the Hot 100? (12:35)
Other Eurovision Hot 100 Appearances (18:02)
Why a 25-year gap between chart appearances? (22:16)
Will Eurovision tracks be making more Hot 100 appearances? (32:00)
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2021-10-1238 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsOver-Egged PuddingMaura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers.
Over-Egged Pudding Summary
News (1:12)
Eurovision 2021 will have an audience
Eurovision Pre-Party Roundup: Concert in the Dark | Spain | Dadivision | Adriatic
"Husavik" at the Oscars
Rehearsals start this weekend
Welcome back, Maura Johnston! (8:29)
@maura on Twitter
Semi-Final #2 Part #3:
Portugal - The Black Mamba - "Love is on My Side" (9:26)
Bulgaria - VICTORIA - "growing up is getting old" (14:01)
Finland - Blind Channel - "Dark Side" (18:55)
Latvia - Samanta Tina - "The Moon...
2021-05-0440 min
1991: The Year AOR Ate ItselfMr. Big - Lean Into ItMr. Big rode mainstream rock's last gasp onto the top of the charts in early 1992 with their hit single "To Be with You," but further success largely eluded them (at least in the United States). How was their career trajectory altered by AOR eating itself? Is there a world in which they had a few more platinum records in them? Maura Johnston and Michael Parr join us for a discussion about all this and more.
2021-04-1351 min
The Webb Chatham ReportThe Webb Chatham ReportTopics; Day 76, my routine, Quarantine Christmas, Google Titan Security Keys, Supreme MBV and Daniel Johnston, server work, NAS/PLEX/Archiving, bunnies, Zooms, Jane, CD Mix ripping, Blu Ray Ripping, Movies added to Plex, Mary Margaret Ohara, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Love Spirals Downwards, Swell, Annie Lennox, C Cat Trance, Angel Olsen, Stevie Nicks, Dramarama, Miranda Brown, Caleb Landry Jones, Choir Boy, Idlewild, Cattle Decapitation, Body Count, Sparks, peel Dream Magazine, Walter Martin, Maura Masa, Slift, White Reaper, Les Rita Mitsouko, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, The Vapors, The Magnetic Fields, Perfume Genius, Moses Summer, The Neverly Boys, The Dears, Einsturzende...
2020-05-2353 min
Unbroken Chain PodcastEp 55: Self Awareness in Creativity w Duquette JohnstonDuquette Johnston is a musician and creator based in Birmingham, Alabama. This winter, in addition to new music, he is releasing a reissue of “Etowah,” an album born from a challenging period of his life 13 years ago, which began with an arrest for felony possession of cocaine. In this conversation, Duquette tells the intimate story of that intense time of growth and shares revelations from his transformation from a “young brat” into a loving human, partner, artist and father. This is an intimate offering from the journey of one artist navigating the war on drugs and the undying need to make...
2019-12-161h 42
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsMadame X is EurovisionMaura Johnston joins us to discuss Madonna's Eurovision performance, Madame X, and how the Queen of Pop can navigate 2019.
Madame X is Eurovision Summary
Welcome, Maura Johnston!
Grand Final scoreboard updates (3:32)
Hatari wins Iceland Kids' Choice Awards (8:01)
Eurovision in the Wild: Billboard Edition (9:06)
Barbara Dex update (10:10)
Madonna: Eurovision, Madame X, and 2019 Pop (14:47)
What other superstars should Eurovision seek out? (40:50)
Links
Video: Hatari wins kids' choice awards (Jump to 22:45) (RUV)
North Macedonia's Eye Cue dress eBay listing
Eurovision 2019 Finale and the Occult Meaning of Madonna’s Controversial Performance (Vigilant Citizen)
Special Guest: Maura Johnston....
2019-06-0545 min
It's Christmastown037 - Mariah Carey's (Long Island) Ohio ChristmasIdolator founding editor MAURA JOHNSTON joins us for MARIAH CAREY'S feature directorial debut in 2015's A CHRISTMAS MELODY and: Andy Daly in the Hallmark universe ... Camptown Races ... THEME ... Maura's Christmas bona fides ... Mariah Carey and Long Island Christmas ... "All I Want for Christmas Is You" ... Idolator shout-out ... BREAK ... The Expositional Challenge ... Are homeless Santa and janitor Santa the same Santa? ... "Oh Santa!" in the movie ... Mariah Carey's extreme filters ... Manicure closeup ... Mariah's Seagal-esque immobility ... Palanquin-heavy live show ... Mariah's accidental auteur directorial style ... Christmasy live show ... First bad review in high school ... BREAK ... Spot the Angel: Over in 44 seconds ... Eat...
2018-11-301h 24The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsPutting the US in E_rovi_ionHappy 4th of July! In honor of America's birthday, special guest Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the prospect of the US competing at Eurovision. Could we? Should we? If we somehow got an invite, who should represent whatever our sound is?
After introducing our guest, we catch up on some listener feedback and check in with Israel's status as Eurovision 2019 host. We also start filling out our dream cast for Will Ferrell's potential Eurovision project for Netflix.
For our main topic, we go over all the criteria to be a fully eligible member of t...
2018-07-0440 min
The Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 135: Knitting After Stitches!We saw so much at StitchesWest 2017. Yarn! Patterns! So much to talk about! We share some of it here, and I am sure bits and pieces will creep into the next few episodes as we knit the yarn we purchased and remember patterns we want to make. What did we wear at StitchesWest? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Inner Peace Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk Sharlene's Burdock Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Donner Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached...
2017-03-0356 minThe Yarniacs: A Knitting PodcastThe Yarniacs Episode 135: Knitting After Stitches!We saw so much at StitchesWest 2017. Yarn! Patterns! So much to talk about! We share some of it here, and I am sure bits and pieces will creep into the next few episodes as we knit the yarn we purchased and remember patterns we want to make. What did we wear at StitchesWest? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Inner Peace Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk Sharlene's Burdock Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Donner Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached...
2017-03-0356 min
Kenneth Frankly09: A Very Special Episode: Rory Finds Her Wife! (w/ Maura Johnston)Wow, guys. We are so excited to welcome this week's guest: the extremely talented writer, editor and music critic (and Rory's new wife) Maura Johnston! We discuss Maura and Rory's shared love of Law & Order, play a quick round of totally/lame, ponder the tumultuous state of pop music, and give unqualified advice to a listener in a long distance relationship. Also Maura shares some of her favorite interview memories as well as her beverage profile. Plus: attention seeking in the digital age, inauguration eye-rolling, learning how to pronounce "La Croix", discovering sissy bounce, cat parenting and so much...
2017-01-241h 34
Letture di Radio24Tra le canzoni di Natale più brutte di sempre spunta anche un asinello italianoAnche gli negli Usa, come in Europa, il politicamente corretto diventa asservimento all'Islam L'attentato di Berlino ha evidenziato tutti i limiti della politica di accoglienza della Merkel, ma ha soprattutto dimostrato ancora una volta la volontà, da parte degli integralisti islamici, di colpire l'occidente attraverso i suoi simboli più sacri, come appunto le celebrazioni per il Natale. Anche senza spargimento di sangue però, l'occidente ha già da tempo dimostrato in più occasioni la volontà di autocensurarsi e di rinunciare ai propri simboli in nome di un politicamente corretto che, spesso, rasenta il servilismo. E non è solo l'Europa a cancellare le reci...
2016-12-2500 min
Shallow RewardsHair Metal with Maura JohnstonLet’s hear it for the internet’s sweetheart, @maura This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shallowrewards.substack.com
2016-09-1736 min
The Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesTHanks, Part 1If you haven't heard of it, you should read up on International Tom Hanks Day, because it's really rad. You can ALSO listen to this episode to find out what it's all about as well as hear some great stories reflecting on the theme "THanks." We had a really grand time recording with these folks, and we hope it shines through! This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Workin' for a Livin'
Kevin Turk: Genesis
Logan Dean: Mazes & Monsters
Maura McDanel: My Wilson
Mike Gifford: The Special Toms in Our Lives
Liz Larrimore: The Bench
Katie Johnston-Smith: Like Yourself
Cover Stories: Streets...
2016-03-2147 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesTHanks, Part 1If you haven't heard of it, you should read up on International Tom Hanks Day, because it's really rad. You can ALSO listen to this episode to find out what it's all about as well as hear some great stories reflecting on the theme "THanks." We had a really grand time recording with these folks, and we hope it shines through! This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Workin' for a Livin'
Kevin Turk: Genesis
Logan Dean: Mazes & Monsters
Maura McDanel: My Wilson
Mike Gifford: The Special Toms in Our Lives
Liz Larrimore: The Bench
Katie Johnston-Smith: Like Yourself
Cover Stories: Streets...
2016-03-2147 min
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The Hungarian Lucky Game Episode 19
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Summer was all too busy, making this June Edition very late.
Late, but not without perfect music to get your days going!
EPISODE 19 comes strong with new singles by StadiumX, Massive Vibes, Alpha Vice and +36, Nayour, Jose Tabarez, Jay Lumen, Daniel Meister and more, with Myon & Shane 54, Skyflash, Cloudriver, Hoyaa, WpX and VDN System working their magic as fine remixers.
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2015-08-0600 min
Arts & SeizuresEpisode 83: Wrestlemania!Today is Wrestlemania! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by two wrestling enthusiasts/experts. Keith Elliot Greenberg is a former writer for the WWE, and Maura Johnston is the founder of Maura Magazine. Tune into this episode to hear some predictions about tonight’s main event. Who will win? The Rock or John Cena? The Undertaker or CM Punk? Tune into this installment of The Mike & Judy Show to learn more about camaraderie in wrestling, and the changing demographic of the wrestling audience. Listen in and find out wh...
2013-04-0733 min
Arts & SeizuresEpisode 78: Maura MagazineWe’re talking music and Maura Magazine on today’s installment of The Mike & Judy Show! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire bring frequent guest and music journalist Maura Johnston to the studio today to talk about her new online publication. What is responsible for the decline of quality journalism? Tune in to hear everyone talk about the Internet’s role in rote content. Find out why Maura decided to start her own magazine, and why her emphasis is on quality as opposed to quantity. What is Maura listening to these days? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike...
2013-03-0330 min
Arts & SeizuresEpisode 60: Blair Koenig and STFU, ParentsOn this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show, Judy McGuire is joined by guest co-host Maura Johnston while Mike Edison is hunting in Wisconsin. Blair Koenig, author of the blog “STFU, Parents” and the book of the same name, is in the studio to talk about the trend of parental over-sharing on the Internet. What is it about the Internet that has created this culture of parental narcissism? Tune in to hear Blair and her partner, Brian Blessinger, offer their insight about the Internet and privacy. Hear about the contents of Blair’s upcoming book, and the reasons...
2012-10-0734 min
Arts & SeizuresEpisode 27: Christmas Special with Princess SuperstarThis week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by rapper Princess Superstar, Village Voice music editor Maura Johnston, and musician Reid Paley to celebrate awful (and good) Christmas music. Get ready for the holiday season with in-studio live performances from Princess Superstar & Reid Paley. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“This is the best Mike & Judy Christmas special ever!”
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2011-12-1832 min
Arts & SeizuresEpisode 23: Maura JohnstonThis week’s guest on The Mike & Judy Show is Maura Johnston, music editor for The Village Voice. Find out why music journalism has become so challenging in today’s click economy culture and hear why Maura stands behind Amy Winehouse as a world-class talent. Why does Mike Edison hate Maura’s favorite song of 2011? Why does Judy McGuire hate wordless jazz? Where’s the best place to get oysters for the holidays? Find out the answer to these questions and more on a musical episode of the fastest 30 minutes on the internet. (PS: Get the oysters from Walrus and Carp...
2011-11-1334 min