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Strong Songs"Rosanna" by TotoKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season Eight with a second helping of Toto, whose song "Africa" got the very first episode of Strong Songs he ever made. This time around he's focusing on 1982's "Rosanna," a song that shows just what Toto could do when every member of the band gave it their all.Written by: David PaichAlbum: Toto IV, 1982Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Guess That Record Interview with David PaichToto Live at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, 1991Music Radar interview with Porcaro and Paich about...
2026-01-161h 00
Three Pastors in a PODcastObedience Ft. Jonathan ThackerSend us a textListen as we set down with Evangelist Jonathan Thacker and talk about Obedience. There are many times in our life where God puts us in positions where we have to choose to be obedient or disobedient. Listen as we break all this down.
2025-12-0841 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastBreakaway 2025! Ft. David Donaldson, Aaron Maxey, and Matt ZemanekSend us a textYou don’t want to miss this episode. We set down with David Donaldson the one who started breakaway conference along with 4 students who shared their testimonies on how Breakaway Conference has impacted their life. This is not an episode you want to miss!
2025-11-1743 min
Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville PredatorsDid Barry Trotz's Coaching Background SABOTAGE His Ability to Build a Winning Predators Roster?Barry Trotz's $108.5 million free agency gamble has the Nashville Predators stuck in hockey purgatory. Was the GM's coaching mindset his biggest blind spot? Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan dissect Kyle Morton's critical Daily Face Off article examining Trotz's tenure, from his unopposed hiring to the blockbuster signings of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. The discussion explores whether Trotz evaluates players like a coach seeking immediate impact rather than a GM building long-term success. Key topics include the 2023 offseason moves for Ryan O'Reilly and Gus Nyquist, why the 2023-24 season's 18-game point streak may h...
2025-10-3038 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastThe Grace of God Ft. Steven KestersonSend us a textListen as we set down with Steven Kesterson and listen to his amazing testimony of how he overcome a life of Drugs and alcohol by the Grace of God! He now leads one of the most impactful ministries in the church. We talk about how the Grace of God is hard to understand but is available to everybody. Take the time to listen to a powerful testimony along with some good laughs!
2025-10-0938 min
Locked On Coogs - Daily Podcast on Houston Cougars Football and BasketballPREGAME LIVE: Fritz, Weigman, & Coogs Seek to UPSET #11 Texas Tech, from the Coogston TailgateCan the Houston Cougars pull off a stunning upset against #11 Texas Tech? Live from the electric tailgate atmosphere, fans share their bold predictions for this crucial Big 12 clash. Hosts Parker, Andy, and Kenneth break down key matchups, highlighting the Cougars' defensive prowess and quarterback Connor Wagman's potential impact. The conversation explores the game's significance for Houston's program, recruiting efforts, and national perception. Dive into the vibrant fan experience, from mouthwatering Big City Wings to passionate supporters sharing their game-day excitement. Get insider perspectives on Houston's strategy to contain Texas Tech's high-powered offense and secure a...
2025-10-0626 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastWaiting on the Lord Ft.Brooks BiasSend us a textWe are kicking off season 2 off with one of our good friends, Brooks Bias. He is the Student Pastor for City Hope Church in Jacksonville Arkansas. Listen as we set down and talk about waiting on the Lord. This topic definitely one that we feel is something all of us struggle with. Listen as we talk about the benefits of waiting on the Lord and the down falls of not waiting on the Lord.
2025-09-2447 min
Sports Krunch w/DKROM#536: 2025 Week 2 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)1. Week 1 Takeaways-DKrom: Justin Herbert proves once and for all that he is an elite QB-Hal: Take everything with a grain of salt2. Week 1 Honors-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: J.J. McCarthy, Hal: Daniel Jones)-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Brian Callahan, Hal: Bryce Young)3. Micah Parsons Trade Grades/Analysis-DKrom (Packers: A+++, Cowboys: F)-Hal (Packers: A+, Cowboys: F-minus)4. Reality or Mirage-Jets OT's Olu Fashanu and...
2025-09-1148 min
Apex North Carolina News and Info DailyApex Weather, Allergy Updates, and Weekend Fun in the TriangleListeners waking up in Apex this Saturday are greeted by cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures sitting around 71 degrees, feeling like 72. Yesterday brought a high of 81 and a low of 63, with just a touch of rain in the morning hours and wind staying gentle from the northeast. Humidity hovered at about 81 percent, giving the air a muggy feel typical for late August in the Triangle according to Weather Underground and The Weather Network.On the allergy front, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality reports the pollen count for the last 24 hours measured at 5.1 grains per cubic meter, with...
2025-08-2302 min
Establish The Run Fantasy FootballNFL Coaching Changes 2025: The 12 Things Fantasy Drafters Need To Know (Episode 882 with Evan Silva, Adam Levitan, John Daigle)Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and John Daigle assess all the coaching changes across the NFL, through both Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator positions, to bring you everything you need to know to be ahead of the competition in fantasy football this yearIn this episode, we discuss:- How much regression will we see in Detroit as a result of coaching changes?- Can we expect a bounce-back season from CJ Stroud?- How much will the Raiders be looking to Establish The Run?...
2025-07-1655 min
Fantasy Feast: NFL Fantasy Football PodcastMike Clay - The impact of the NFL's new play-callersRoss & John Daigle are joined by Mike Clay to break down the impact of the top new play-callers around the NFL including:
Tanner Engstrand, New York Jets: 5:49
Kellen Moore, New Orleans Saints: 9:47
Kevin Patullo, Philadelphia Eagles: 13:25
John Morton, Detroit Lions: 15:07
Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas Cowboys: 17:51
Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots: 21:24
Josh Grizzard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 23:12
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2025-07-0928 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastLessons from a FatherSend us a textListen as we set down and talk about lessons our fathers instilled in us, and the importance of being a father. With Father’s Day right around the corner, you don’t want to miss this!
2025-06-0150 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastThe Great Commission Ft. Ethan RosenbaumSend us a textListen as we set down with our good friend and Evangelist Ethan Rosenbaum and talk about the importance of the great commission.
2025-05-0645 min
Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red SoxRED SOX POSTCAST- Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell & Tristan Casas Go Deep & Red Sox Win Series vs. O'sThe Red Sox finished up their season-opening road trip with a (8-4) win over the Baltimore Orioles Thursday afternoon at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Sox hit 3 Home Runs in winning the finale and winning the series, 2 games to 1 over the O's in the 1st series of the season between the 2 AL East clubs. The Sox head home to Boston going 3-4 through Texas and Baltimore. -----Home Run Ball: Alex Bregman gave the Red Sox an early 2-0 lead against Charlie Morton with a 2-run Home Run in the 1st Inning. It's his 1st with...
2025-04-0325 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastQ&A Ft. Evangelist Dean Caldwell Pt.2Send us a textPart two of our Q&A with Evangelist Dean Caldwell. This is something you’re going to want to listen to!!! We pick up where we left off on Pt. One!
2025-04-0351 min
Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red SoxRED SOX POSTCAST- Garrett Crochet Delivers Like An Ace & Red Sox End Losing SkidThe Red Sox ended a 4-game losing streak with a 3-0 shutout win over the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday night at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman combined on the Red Sox 1st shutout win of the season. Trevor Story got the Red Sox on the board 1st with a solo Home Run in the 2nd Inning off of Zach Eflin. The Red Sox 10 hits on the night. Rookie Kristian Campbell collected a pair of Doubles and he's hit safely in 5 of his 1st 6 Games. -----Garrett Crochet = ACE!: Garrett Crochet pitching for the...
2025-04-0325 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastQ&A Ft. Evangelist Dean Caldwell Pt.1Send us a textListen as we set down with Bro. Dean Caldwell. We opened this Q&A up to the public and our church family to ask Bro. Dean some questions they have been wanting answers to. It was a blessing to set back and listen to him break down scripture and give answers to these questions.
2025-04-0353 min
Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red SoxRED SOX POSTCAST- Red Sox Drop 4th Straight & Rafael Devers & Offense Continues to SlumpThe Red Sox dropped their 4th in a row with a 8-5 setback in the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards Monday afternoon. The Orioles scored 4 runs in the 1st Inning off losing pitcher Sean Newcomb and 4 runs in the 8th Inning against reliever Justin Slaten. The Red Sox were out hit, 15-8, by the Orioles. -----Devers Update: Rafael Devers went 0-for-3 with a pair walks and 3 more strikeouts on Monday. Devers is 0-for-19 with 15 strikeouts over the 1st 5 Games. ----- Local Kid on the Bump: Sean Newcomb...
2025-04-0125 min
Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red SoxRed Sox POSTCAST- Offensive Woes Continue...Red Sox Drop Finale & Series in ArlingtonThe Red Sox lost the series finale, 3-2, to the Texas Rangers Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Red Sox won on Opening Day and then lost the next 3 to the Rangers. Alex Bregman, who turned 31 on Sunday, struck out with 2 runners on base to end the game. The Red Sox left 10 runners on the base and continued their early-season struggles with Runners in Scoring Position. ----- He Fitts In: Richard Fitts pitched well but was tagged with the loss in his 2025 season debut. The 25-year-old took a 2-1 lead to the Bottom of th...
2025-03-3023 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastProverbs 22:6 Ft. Amy DreherSend us a textListen as we set down with our Children’s Pastor here at SCFA Mrs. Amy Dreher, and talk about the importance of raising your children up in the way of the Lord.
2025-03-2639 min
Cross Question with Iain DaleRichard Burgon, Wendy Morton, Kezia Dugdale & Jo TannerJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP who was in Corbyn's shadow cabinet Richard Burgon, Conservative MP and shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton, former Scottish Labour leader turned academic Kezia Dugdale and political comms strategist and former Boris Johnson adviser Jo Tanner.
2025-03-2551 min
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo the rich pay enough tax?Do the rich pay enough tax?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP who was in Corbyn's shadow cabinet Richard Burgon, Conservative MP and shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton, former Scottish Labour leader turned academic Kezia Dugdale and political comms strategist and former Boris Johnson adviser Jo Tanner.
2025-03-252h 26
Three Pastors in a PODcastLaughter is good Medicine Ft. Big Lee McBrideSend us a textListen as we set down with Big Lee McBride and talk about the importance of laughter and storytelling.
2025-03-0545 min
Pitcher List Fantasy BaseballFBB 008 - Why Did You Make That Pick?Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys review their current draft picks with Nathan GrimmMike, Dave, and Chris go over the most actionable news out of Spring Training:Spencer Strider looks healthyRonald Acuña Jr. looks to be taking things slowlyBen Rice looks to be in line for additional playing time.Nathan Grimm joins the show, and Colt Keith is the topic of discussion on how we assess rookies and second-year players in their earliest seasons. Nathan takes a moment to roast the guys in a way that encapsulates their qualities and ch...
2025-03-011h 07
Fantasy Baseball BeatFBB 008 - Why Did You Make That Pick?Fantasy Baseball BeatThe guys review their current draft picks with Nathan GrimmMike, Dave, and Chris go over the most actionable news out of Spring Training:Spencer Strider looks healthyRonald Acuña Jr. looks to be taking things slowlyBen Rice looks to be in line for additional playing time.Nathan Grimm joins the show, and Colt Keith is the topic of discussion on how we assess rookies and second-year players in their earliest seasons. Nathan takes a moment to roast the guys in a way that encapsulates their qualities and ch...
2025-03-011h 07
FFA PodcastCoaching Changes and Fantasy Impact (2025)What's up, guys! We are back and going over all the HC and OC changes going into 2025, and how they can impact your favorite fantasy players!Follow our content here; https://www.instagram.com/fantasy.foo...Time Stamps0:45 Favorite/Least Favorite Hires2:17 Mike Vrabel (NE)4:46 Aaron Glenn/Tanner Engstrand (NYJ)7:56 Nick Caley (HOU)10:42 Liam Coen (JAX)14:42 Josh Grizzard (TB)16:09 Chip Kelly (LV)18:21 Brian Schottenheimer (DAL)19:50 Ben Johnson (CHI)21:16 Kellen Moore (NO)23:32 Klimt Kubiak (SEA)25:49 John Morton (DET), Kevin Patullo (PHI), and Tommy Rees...
2025-02-2840 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastMisconceptions of MinistrySend us a textListen as we talk about the misconceptions of ministry, and things that are sometimes over looked from the outside looking in.
2025-02-1944 min
Three Pastors in a PODcastIntroductionSend us a textIn this episode we wanted to Introduce ourselves to you and talk about the ministries we serve in and a little about our church.
2025-02-0537 min
Enhanced Radio Classics(EP27) Suspense: "The Doctor Prescribed Death"February 2, 1943
The episode was originally planned with a different title, as noted in the Long Beach CA Independent of 1943-02-02:
"The Boomerang" is the title of the nerve-stirring tale which will star villain Bela Lugosi on KNX tonight at 6:30. Written by J. Donald Wilson, whose psychological studies in crime have long thrilled listeners to his Sunday mystery "The Whistler." The story concerns a half-mad psychologist whose hair-raising theories on suicide and murder get him into a precarious situation.
BELA LUGOSI (Dr. Antonio Basile), Lu...
2025-02-0329 min
Wake Up WoodwardMorton In Tanner Out | Wake Up Woodward I Wednesday, January 29th, 2025Wake Up, Woodward! Around the City Michigan St. basketball defeats Minnesota Detroit Lions hire Johnny Morton Rod Beard joins WUW Take Calls What’s trending Feldman Mailbag MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG
2025-01-312h 05
On The WireOTW 199 - Ray She Oh PreviewOn The WireAdam and Kevin preview the pitching ratios categories (ERA, WHIP) going into 2025 drafts News and NotesMichael Kopech will miss time; Dodgers announce Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates signingsAnthony Santander signs with TORJurickson Profar signing with ATLJon Berti signs with CHCNYY claim Roansy ContrerasPaul Sewald signs with CLE Joey Lucchesi signs minor league deal with SFTim Anderson signs minor league deal with LAADrafting with ratios in mind
2025-01-261h 37
Pitcher List Fantasy BaseballOTW 199 - Ray She Oh Preview On The WireAdam and Kevin preview the pitching ratios categories (ERA, WHIP) going into 2025 drafts News and NotesMichael Kopech will miss time; Dodgers announce Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates signingsAnthony Santander signs with TORJurickson Profar signing with ATLJon Berti signs with CHCNYY claim Roansy ContrerasPaul Sewald signs with CLE Joey Lucchesi signs minor league deal with SFTim Anderson signs minor league deal with LAADrafting with ratios in mind
2025-01-261h 37
Fantasy Baseball 101 全世界第一個中文的范特西棒球頻道EP71 怎麼冠軍戰看起來都涼涼的｜DDIP Tanner Bibee／Xavier Edwards｜道奇撿到寶 Tommy Edman 中線補起來｜老虎驚奇小將 Keider Montero｜聯盟第二中外野 Jarren Duran 明年幾輪選📢 我們開啟Patreon會員功能啦！連結會放在下方資訊欄！
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會員專屬DDIP：Tanner Bibee／Xavier Edwards
開始適應變化球了？Michael Busch的TTO之路
躲人大賺 Tommy Edman 內外兼修又能開轟
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四縫線是決勝關鍵 Charlie Morton
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繳學費囉 Connor Norby
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2024-09-2039 min
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastYankees Getting 'Creative' With Closer RoleTodd Zola and Clay Link are back talking all things fantasy baseball, including the Yankees' closer situation, injuries, two-start pitchers and more.Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/The Yankees are getting “creative” with the closer rolePickups
Luke Weaver
Rhett Lowder - $2
Anthony Rizzo - $1
Casey Mize - $1
Jordan Walker
Kyle Manzardo
Andrew McCutchen
Jack Leiter
Adam Oller
Griffin Canning
Tommy Pham
Others to cons...
2024-09-0648 min
Locked On Marlins - Daily Podcast On The Miami MarlinsLocked On Marlins POSTCAST: ('LIVE') Burger + Bride Homer, Marlins Beat Rays 6-2 to Split in TampaNew cleanup hitter Jonah Bride homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Burger homered for the third straight game to lead the Marlins to the 6-2 win and a split in this two-game series. ----- 'LIVE' Instant Reaction from Jim GRIES Grieshaber ----- Burger's two-run homer in the 4th inning gave the Marlins the lead, and Roddery Munoz and the bullpen took it from there. Burger has homered in three straight games for the Marlins. He now has fifteen on the season. New leadoff man Xavier Edwards hit a two-run single in the...
2024-07-3131 minRotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastTwo-Start Pitchers (Week of May 20, 2024)Clay Link and Todd Zola are back talking fantasy baseball news, pickups, two-start pitchers and more!Build a Collection. Chase Glory. Sign up for Sorare: MLB today and get 50% off up to $50 on your first Pro Cards.Download PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now!0:00 Intro/National Baseball Hall of Fame and MuseumPickups
5:30 Jalen Beeks - $9
Nick Gonzales - $4
Alec Burleson - User comment
10:40 Tylor Megill - $4
Charlie...
2024-05-171h 00
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
Rapidly Rotating Records“Forward Into The Future” RRR # 1,242 May 5, 2024Charles Kassell Harris
Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.
Do you know who this fellow is? That’s right! Charles Kassell Harris, composer of more than 300 songs, the most famous of which is “After The Ball.” You’ll hear it and a couple of other Harris songs, including one of his signature “tear jerkers” in the final segment of this week’s show. We’ll start off the show with another birthday salute, for Bing Crosb...
2024-05-0559 min
Bubba and the BloomBubba & the Bloom 126 - Mid-round SP Slow StartersWelcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 126, the guys recap some of the recent MLB news and then look at a Bloom Board discussing mid-round SP slow starters. Some Players Discussed- Joe Musgrove Bailey Ober Tanner Bibee Hunter Brown Brandon Pfaadt Charlie Morton Gavin Stone Many More Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-04-171h 07RotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastTwo-Start Pitchers (Week of April 1, 2024)Clay Link and Todd Zola discuss news and potential pickups before grading all of next week's two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.It’s officially fantasy baseball season, and it’s time for MLB Best Ball and DFS on Rival Fantasy. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire for a $200 deposit match and $25 in free entries.This...
2024-03-291h 02
Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer241. Tanner Jones, Consultwebs— Toolkit: Data-Backed and Results-Driven, The Digital Foundation for GrowthDeciding where to invest marketing dollars to maximize law firm growth can feel like throwing darts blindfolded. The options seem endless, while proven returns feel few. Tanner Jones, VP of Business Development at Consultwebs (@consultwebs) will help you hit your mark. With over 20 years of results-driven legal marketing experience, Consultwebs has seen it all - from the early "web business card" days to today's ever-evolving digital landscape. Tanner shares invaluable insider knowledge on new channels plus research-backed approaches to blend branding with sales activations for consistent client acquisition. You'll discover why data tracking matters more than gut decisions and...
2024-03-2132 min
Friends with Fantasy Benefits | BaseballFWFB | Baseball - Episode 836Episode 836 - News and Fades!Recent MLB NewsGerrit Cole getting an MRI on his elbowGiolito elbow surgeryGavin Williams elbowEdward Cabrera undergoing an MRI on his shoulderGausman shoulderNick Lodolo (tibia) finally pitching after 10 monthsTaillon back injurySonny Gray hamstringBraxton Garrett shoulder will start on ILSheehan shoulder - starting on ILDevin Williams back - getting second opinion going to spine specialistBednar lat tightnessKenley latYuki Matsui (back) might miss opening seriesNate Lowe obliqueTyler O’Neill calfJosh Lowe hipIan Happ hamstringEdman (wrist) doubtful for ODGrissom hamstring/groin - unlikely for ODNoelvi PEDs 80 game suspensionCaminero and Lawlar sent downFadesPick a...
2024-03-122h 23
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--------------------
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--------------------FEBRUARY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS
2024-02-2353 min
On The Corner PodcastOTC 440 - Top 400 SP for 2024: 81-100On The CornerNick Pollack and Eric Samulski's review Nick's top 400 SP for 2024. Today's episode centers around SP 81-100 on The List. Full List81. Michael Wacha82. Seth Lugo83. Braxton Garrett84. Jameson Taillon85. John Means86. Tanner Houck87. Charlie Morton88. Erick Fedde89. Trevor Rogers90. James Paxton91. Ricky Tiedemann92. Reese Olson93. Garrett Whitlock94. Lance Lynn95. Kyle Harrison96. Jacob deGrom97. Max Scherzer98. Drew Rasmussen99. Robbie Ray100. Clayton Kershaw
Hosts: Nick Pollack | Eric Samulski ...
2024-02-221h 07
Cards & CategoriesEp. 27 : NL East Preview With Adam MacKinnonIn our 27th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Adam MacKinnon, baseball writer and contributor including the author of Baseball for Kids: A Young Fan's Guide to the History of the Game, for an overview of the NL East in the second part of our 2024 preview series. Over the coming weeks, we will analyze our favorite buys and identify sells on each team in a division. We open with a discussion of the latest and greatest signings including Marcus Stroman moving to the Bronx plus the news of 2024 Topps Series 1's design release before the NL East...
2024-01-182h 24
Folk FilesFolk Files #2 - A-WassailingIn this holiday episode of Folk Files, we explore the old, wild, wonderful world of wassailing. Wæs hæl! Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to Aaron J. Morton. Musical excerpts: ARTIST: The Brown University Madrigal Singers WORK: Wassail Song, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams SOURCE: 2010 Holiday Concert ARTIST: Magpie Lane WORK: The Somerset Wassail SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhWNp9vh39E ARTIST: The King's Singers WO...
2023-12-2019 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of 2023In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our favorite books of 2023.Kelly’s Selections:
Favorite Book of the Year: Go As a River by Shelley Read
Best Book To Recommend to Anyone: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley
Most Unique Premise: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Most Likely to Feel like a Conversation with a Friend: It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella
Most Tense: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Best Time Travel Story: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Best Book Club Discussion: One Summer In Savan...
2023-12-191h 18
On The WireOTW 142 - 12 Team Draft Recap (Yahoo Format)On The Wire / On The CornerVisit www.factormeals.com/otw50 and use promo code OTW50 to receive 50% off . Nick Pollack reviews Adam Howe's 2024 Mock Draft. Adam picked from the 4th spot in this draftFull Draft Board"League" info: Standard Yahoo H2H Category 5x5 scoring format12-teamer, 23 roundsC, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, 3 OF, 2 UTIL, 9 P, 4 BenchOne-Way Ohtani (two separate players for DH and SP)Adam's picks:1 - Julio Rodriguez2 - Francisco Lindor3 - Cody Bellinger4 - Kyle Schwarber
2023-12-171h 50
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 05
The Literary License PodcastSeason 7: Episode 338 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Auntie Mame (P Dennis)/(Film: 1958)Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade is a 1955 novel by American author Patrick Dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, Patrick, growing up as the ward of his Aunt Mame Dennis, the sister of his dead father.
The book is often described as having been inspired by Dennis' real-life eccentric aunt, Marion Tanner, whose life and outlook mirrored those of Mame, but Dennis denied the connection. The novel was a runaway bestseller, setting records on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than 2 million copies in print during its initial publication. It became the ba...
2023-12-031h 23
Strong 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--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White...
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
Americans Abroad SoccerTanner Tessman, USMNT friendly call-ups and more injuries for USMNT players.As we move into the international break, we take a look at Tanner Tessman. Could he fill in for the injured Tyler Adams? The injury bug strikes again and we talk about team Gregg Burhalter has called up fore September friendlies.
2023-09-0641 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 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.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38
WSJM SportsTigers swept by Arizona, losing streak reaches nine – Monday Morning Sports UpdateMLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Detroit Tigers 5 Miami Marlins 6, Chicago White Sox 5 San Francisco Giants 13, Chicago Cubs 3 D-Backs 7, Tigers 5 – Diamondbacks score 4 in 9th, beat Tigers for 5th straight win, Detroit’s 9th loss in row Christian Walker hit a go-ahead double with two outs in a four-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 7-5 for a three-game sweep that extended the Tigers’ losing streak to nine games. Detroit led 5-2 in the eighth before Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s RBI grounder. Carroll hit an RBI single in the ninth, and Walker...
2023-06-1202 min
Podcast – WSJM SportsTigers swept by Arizona, losing streak reaches nine – Monday Morning Sports UpdateMLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Detroit Tigers 5
Miami Marlins 6, Chicago White Sox 5
San Francisco Giants 13, Chicago Cubs 3
D-Backs 7, Tigers 5 – Diamondbacks score 4 in 9th, beat Tigers for 5th straight win, Detroit’s 9th loss in row
Christian Walker hit a go-ahead double with two outs in a four-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 7-5 for a three-game sweep that extended the Tigers’ losing streak to nine games. Detroit led 5-2 in the eighth before Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s RBI grounder. Carroll hit an RBI single in the ninth, and Walke...
2023-06-1200 minRotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastTwo-Start Pitchers (Week of June 12, 2023)Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!Bat Flip: The Team-Shuffling Baseball Card Game is a gamer’s love-letter to baseball. Step into the role of manager. Build your team, shuffle it up, and then deploy it in an action-packed 3-inning game. Every player card is unique with its own special stats and abilities! Bat Flip features fast-paced strategic card play and endless replay-ability! Bat Flip is now available at batflipgame.com
2023-06-091h 05
Fantasy Baseball TodayCorbin Burnes, Tim Anderson Struggles & Bounce-Back Hitters (5/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)Gavin Stone struggled again in his second start (1:25). Corbin Burnes has been underwhelming this season (5:02). ... Charlie Morton got hit hard on Monday (15:50). ... What's going on with Tim Anderson and Michael Harris (20:12)? ... Let's rank some deep-league outfielders (28:15). ... Do any of Luis Ortiz, Tommy Henry, Tanner Houck or Jaime Barria matter (32:40)? ... News (36:06: Tyler Glasnow should make his debut this weekend. ... Dane Dunning, Cristian Javier and Luis Castillo all pitched well Monday (45:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (47:00).Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well...
2023-05-231h 02
Opinions That Don't MatterIs The Bermuda Triangle A Lie? 156 OTDMWelcome to Episode 156 of the "Opinions That Don't Matter" podcast with your hosts, Kati and Sean!
To start things off, Kati takes us on a thrilling Spanish lesson, where you'll get a chance to brush up on your language skills. We then switch gears and explore the world of tree trimming services, discovering the importance of maintaining those beautiful trees in our surroundings.
In the spirit of cultural celebrations, we delve into the intriguing story behind Cinco de Mayo and its connection to the French. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover the historical significance of this festive day...
2023-05-071h 07RotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastTwo-Start Pitchers (Week of May 8, 2023)Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk RIVAL Fantasy and grade all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!A new MLB season means it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy baseball. Rival Fantasy is the fantasy platform reinventing the way Daily and Weekly games are played, and they’ve brought new games to the ballpark this year that Fantasy players won’t find anywhere else. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireMLB at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on...
2023-05-051h 01
Bubba and the BloomBubba & the Bloom 54 - Mid-Round SP Slow StartersWelcome back to another episode of Bubba (@bdentrek) and the Bloom (@RyanBHQ). On BATB 54, the guys will recap some of the recent news, discuss some mid-round slow starters at starting pitcher, play the weekend streaming game, and then listener questions.Some P;layers Discussed-Brady SingerCharlie MortonTaj BradleyNate EovaldiJack FlahertyTanner BibeeLogan AllenMany More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...
2023-04-281h 17
Mississippi Baptist - Around the TableJoshua K Smith talks through Digital Technologies and the ChurchSend us a textPull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about the advancements in technology within our society and how that intersects with ministry in the church. Joshua K Smith walks us through his pastoral heart with technologies and how to use these as positive tools of ministry. Links/Resources:MetaChurch BookJason Thacker BooksJoshua K Smith websiteNorth Morton Baptist Church FacebookAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsMay 11: Synchrony/Next Gen Ministry - Desoto Hills BCJune 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fe...
2023-04-2535 min
Fehr The Burn with Chandler FehrEp49 - Investing in Pocatello and the youth, THE BIG FALL w/ Tanner Morton and FUDTanner Morton joins the boys this week to talk about what makes
Pocatello great, raising kids in the digital age, school funding, LA
RAMS tournament of fools, and MORE!
Come see "The BOOK OF WILL" at the Stephens Performing Arts Center April
14, 15, 20, 21, and 22
2023-04-041h 21
Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastClinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Revisional Bariatric SurgeryThe number of patients seeking evaluation for revisional bariatric surgery is increasing. Wondering how to approach the work-up for these patients and what surgical options may be best for them? An introduction to the work-up and potential revisional bariatric surgery options are included in this episode from your bariatric surgery team at UNMC!
Hosts:
Ivy Haskins, MD
Corrigan McBride, MD
Tiffany Tanner, MD
Journal Articles discussed:
1. Berger ER, Clements RH, Morton JH, Huffman KM, Wolfe BM, Nguyen NT, Ko CY, Hutter MM. The Impact of Different Surgical Techniques on Outcomes in Lap...
2022-09-2233 min
Passing Points Podcast***BONUS*** Chili Bowl - Random Driver Interviews with Lucas KentFrom the 36th annual Chili Bowl Nationals 9 year old Lucas Kent does a pit walk to catch up with drivers for some fun and random interviews with Brad Sweet, Alex Bowman, Blake Hahn, Ricky Thornton Jr, Tanner Berryhill, Shane Carson, Tony Bruce Jr, Steven Shebester, Johnny Kent, Noah Harris, Sean McClelland, Kade Morton, Chance Morton, Charlie Crumpton, and Cameron Hagin.
2022-01-1419 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 min
Keep or KutK ꓘ 41 - Part 2 of the #OttoMock BreakdownKeep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) continue their analysis of the mock Ottoneu auction that wrapped up on December 10. They covered five teams in the last episode and wrap up with the other seven today. Going team by team, they break down their favorite values, thoughts on overpaid players, and much more. Let your prep for your Ottoneu auctions start here.
Finished mock results: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=5
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2021-12-271h 06
BaseballBiz On DeckWorld Series, Atlanta Braves, Alex Anthopoulos, Freddie Freeman & Free AgencyWorld Series – Strategy, Trades, Alex AnthopoulosCongratulations to the Atlanta Braves on their 2021 World Series ChampionshipHow to build a Great Team – Atlanta BravesTampa Bay Rays model – Erik Neander & Chaim Bloom with Boston Red SoxTop spenders for players – Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Houston Astros, PhilliesLow Spenders – Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays How to build a Great Team – Atlanta BravesTampa Bay Rays model – Erik Neander & Chaim Bloom with Boston Red SoxTop spenders for players – Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Houston Astros, PhilliesLow Spenders – Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay RaysDollars don’t always equal post seasonAlex...
2021-11-0417 min
Catcher's CornerspeX Starters to Stash: Catcher's Corner, Episode 19Eric (@SamskiNYC) chats with Carlos Marcano (@camarcano) about his pitching index leaderboard (speX) and how it can help us to identify some ars to buy and sell for the final month of the season. Then, they each give their favorite under-rostered starting pitching for the remainder of the year.
All music in this episode is from Brooklyn hip-hop artist Dan Dillinger (music can be found on Spotify)
Timestamps
3:50 - Carlos explains his ranking system (speX), how it was created, and how it can be a useful tool in finding under-rostered pitchers.
9:00...
2021-09-011h 04
The Movie DefendersEp 98: Blade Runner 2049It's time to go DEEP into analysis mode with this show! It's time for Blade Runner 2049. One of the best sci-fi sequels ever produced, and one that had layers and layers of philosophy, theology, and mythology. This movie has too much to unpack for the two of us so we brought in reinforcements with our great friend Owen Payne! Before we tackle this beast of a film, we also each rank our top 5 Cyberpunk films of all time! Then, it's off to the world of Blade Runner! (It's a long show so don't forget we have chapter headings and...
2021-06-204h 46
Strong Songs"A Day in the Life" by The BeatlesWake up, fall out of bed, and drag a comb across your head, cause Strong Songs is finally doing an episode about The Beatles.It's time for Kirk to tackle the fab four, and what better Beatles song to analyze than Lennon and McCartney's two-tune casserole of a closer, "A Day in the Life." Get ready for some lilting Lennon dreamscapes, some meticulous McCartney melodies, a really big glissando, and an even bigger E chord.Written by: John Lennon and Paul McCartneyAlbum: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)Listen/Buy v...
2020-11-1158 min
Strong Songs"Hyperballad" by BjörkIt's early in the morning; no one is awake. From the top of the mountain, the soft light of dawn comes into view. You take a deep breath, and prepare for a journey with the great genius of musical travel.On this episode, Kirk dives into Björk's 1995 electro-pop masterpiece "Hyperballad," paying special attention to how carefully she weaves together music and lyrics to create a sense of space, and thus a feeling of travel.Written and produced by: BjörkCo-produced by: Nellee HooperAlbum: Post (1995)Listen/Buy vi...
2020-09-3048 min
Strong Songs"The Chain" and "Dreams" by Fleetwood MacThunder only happens when it's raining, and Strong Songs only crams two songs into an episode when it's super warranted.This episode warrants just such a pairing, with a focus on two tunes by the great Fleetwood Mac. First there's the collaboratively written group-sing stomper "The Chain," and then comes Stevie Nicks' heartbeat anthem "Dreams." Both were featured on the band's classic 1977 album Rumors, and both have more than stood the test of time."The Chain" was written by Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie."Dreams" was written...
2020-09-0258 min
Strong Songs"Wedding Song" from HadestownWho's gonna lay the wedding table? Who's gonna make the wedding bed? And what about the rings? Funny you should ask.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "Wedding Song," one of the signature numbers from Anaïs Mitchell's 2019 musical Hadestown. It's time for some conversational song form, a bunch of key changes, a touch of Jeff Buckley falsetto, and just a biiiiiit of trombone. Turn off your snares, and let's do this.Written by: Anaïs Mitchell, w/ arranging by Michael ChorneyDirected by: Rachel ChavkinPerformed by: Ev...
2020-08-1958 min
Strong SongsMuppet Whistles, Throat Singing & Steely DanMailbag! Episode!We've got questions about Tuvan throat singing (how does it work??), the Unsolved Mysteries theme (why is it so creepy??), the intro to Don McLean's "American "Pie" (how do they count it??), Steely Dan (why do some people hate them??), Andrew Bird's whistling solo from 2011's The Muppets (how did he do that??), Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" (what key is it in??), and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Unsolved Mysteries Theme” composed by Gary Malkin and Michael Boyd“Halloween Theme” by John Carpenter“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd from Second Helping, 1973“Yuve Yuve Yu” by Th...
2020-08-0559 min
The Shellac StackShellac Stack No. 187
Shellac Stack No. 187 wonders what made Caldonia’s big head so hard. We sample some popular adaptations of operatic melodies, dance with Jack Crawford, Sam Lanin, Don Bestor, and Fred Rich, head south of the border with Morton Gould and the San Remo Dance Orchestra, and hear from Elmo Tanner, Red Norvo, and others. Support the Shellac Stack on Patreon: patreon.com/shellacstack — Thank you!
2020-07-2658 minStrong Songs"Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!In this updated 2019 episode, Kirk takes a dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to k...
2020-07-0149 minStrong Songs"Chicago" by Sufjan StevensD, A, C, G. Four chords, placed end to end, repeated over and over again.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album Illinois. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with building blocks of vibraphones, wurlitzers, strings, and choral harmonies.D, A, C, G. Eyes on the road; all things go.Artist: Sufjan StevensAlbum: Illinois (2005)Written by: Sufjan StevensListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Bird Women of...
2020-05-2757 minStrong Songs"Walking on Broken Glass" by Annie LennoxAre you living in an empty room, with all the windows smashed? Then this is the podcast episode for you.It's time for a deep dive into Annie Lennox's 1992 pop banger "Walking on Broken Glass," with all its syncopated pianos, string section interludes, ever-changing backup vocals, and tasty guitar cameos. Won't you pick the pieces up?Artist: Annie LennoxAlbum: Diva (1992)Written by: Annie LennoxListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by The Miami Sax Quartet from Four of a...
2020-05-1359 minStrong Songs"Last Goodbye" by Jeff BuckleyThe bells in the church tower chime, so it's time to grab our Telecasters and talk about Jeff Buckley.Specifically, it's time for a deep dive into Buckley's "Last Goodbye," one of the centerpiece songs on his sole studio album, Grace. There'll be spacious drums, grand basslines, spiraling string parts, alternative guitar tunings, and of course, loads of beautiful singing.Artist: Jeff BuckleyAlbum: Grace (1994)Written by: Jeff BuckleyListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mojo Pin,” "Grace," "Hallelujah" and "Corpus Christi Carol" all from...
2020-04-2959 minStrong SongsApril Makes Fools of Us AllOn this episode... a prank.April Fools’ Day has run its course, which means it’s time to update this episode description to accurately reflect what’s in the episode. Hopefully this joke made some listeners laugh, and didn't ruffle too many feathers.The actual full episode on Miles Davis’s “So What” should be live as of this update, and next in your feed.To give credit where it's due:Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"Artist: Rick AstleyAlbum: Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)Written by...
2020-04-0110 minStrong Songs"God Only Knows" by The Beach BoysAs sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos, and The Wrecking Crew lays down the foundation for an immaculate collection of chords and melodies, all placed over a bass line that's as Bach as it is Beach-y. Turns out there's a reason so many people call this the greatest song ever written.Artist: The Beach Boys...
2020-03-1856 minStrong SongsA Playlist For Trying TimesIt's a pretty stressful time, and I (Kirk) had a feeling some of you might be cooped up, staring at your phones and anxiously checking the news. I'm right there with you.I've found a lot of comfort in music over the last few days, and occasionally, some much-needed distraction. I wanted to try to share that with all of you, so I made a new playlist featuring songs from artists I've talked about on Strong Songs.You can find it here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OYYGNNXWw6lNvYU2OY1Mi?si=5...
2020-03-1310 minStrong Songs"Sinnerman" by Nina SimoneOh, sinner man, where you gonna run to? To the rock? To the river? To the sea? Well, wherever you run, you'll still be starring in a Strong Songs analysis of one of Nina Simone's greatest recordings.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs' first-ever analysis of a live recording, as Kirk digs in to legendary pianist/vocalist Nina Simone's 1965 interpretation of the traditional spiritual song "Sinnerman." It's time for some syncopated piano, popless grooves, band crash-landings, hand-clap breakdowns, hip hop samples, and one spectacular vocal cadenza.Artist: Nina SimoneAlbum: Pastel Blues (1965)
2020-03-0455 min
Strong SongsMuse, Mars, and a MysteryIt's time for the first Strong Songs listener Q&A of 2020, so let's get into it!Kirk answers listener questions on topics like Zeppelin and Cake counting, the decline (and rise) of the saxophone, Muse's approach to vocal processing, whether piano is an "easy" instrument, Bruno Mars's musical magpieism, and in a first, a listener's request that Strong Songs help him solve a mystery.Update 2/25/20: Mystery solved! Fabian's mystery song is "Me, Myself, I" by Joan Armatrading. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the answer, and thanks as well to Fabian, who did a...
2020-02-1957 minStrong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 minStrong Songs"Tom Sawyer" by RushA modern day warrior's mean, mean stride; today's Strong Song has mean, mean pride!Yes, it's time for Kirk to tackle a song by the legendary Canadian rock trio Rush, and what better song than "Tom Sawyer"? Of course, what starts with Tom doesn't end there, as Kirk takes a broader look at Rush's musical legacy, with extra attention for the band's legendary drummer Neil Peart, who tragically died last month.It's a longer-than-usual episode covering a variety of topics, from odd meter counting; to "kite and anchor" solos; to drum snobs; to just what...
2020-02-051h 00Strong SongsRhythm + Harmony = MusicKirk breaks down the two most fundamental aspects of music: rhythm and harmony. There's the Y-axis, harmony, which tells us which frequencies we're hearing in which combinations. And there's the X-axis, rhythm, which tells us how those frequencies are playing out over time. Much like most music, it's a mix of math and magic that takes many moons to master.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, performed by Whitney Houston"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971The Pentatonix cover of "Havana" from Top Pop, Vol. 1"Stayin' Alive" by...
2020-01-2954 minStrong Songs"Lovefool" by The CardigansYou don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that Romeo + Juliet song that's on the radio all the time, and another way when it's the centerpiece of First Band on the Moon. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to place this song in the context of its (fantastic) corresponding album, and to hopefully help everyone better appreciate the...
2020-01-2249 minStrong Songs"Stairway to Heaven" by Led ZeppelinDo you hear a faint.... bustling? It's coming from your hedgerow. It's not just a spring clean for the May queen... it's a new episode of Strong Songs, straight from the Internet to your eardrums!Yes, Strong Songs is back from the holidays and ready for a lush new year of thumps, pops, sizzles, and higgada-buggadas. On the first episode of 2020, Kirk goes deep into Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a song that develops with unusual subtlety, from those quiet opening guitar arpeggios to that howling, rocking culmination.Band/Artist: Led ZeppelinAlbum...
2020-01-0857 min