March was a busy month for discovering new things. For the first time ever, I watched all nine Best Picture Nominees. Other highlights of March include a fantastic debut record from Philly’s own Queen of Jeans and two great podcasts: Friendly Fire and American History Tellers.
As the name would suggest, Americana is a vast music genre. So many songs have emanated from bars, honky-tonks, and recording studios that it can be hard to wrap your head around the entirety of any music scene. The podcast Walking The Floor interviews such unique guests that each episode is a musical education that... Continue Reading →
The Memory Palace Episode 115: A Brief Eulogy For A Commercial Radio Station More so than movies, television, or books, music often marks periods of our life more than any other art form. Whether it is a song of the summer, an album that is played on a loop, or a standout concert, music can... Continue Reading →
There are a large number of podcasts that cover true crime, extraordinary events, or unexplained mysteries. For listeners who may be looking for a podcast that covers a bit of everything, The Conspirators is an enjoyable catch-all show that comprehensively digs into lesser known and remarkable stories. The bi-weekly podcast began last July and has... Continue Reading →
There are many layers to a hit song that may not stand out as fans hear music from even the most well-known artists. A listener may catch on to the drums, a vocal, or a guitar riff, but it is rare to dissect the separate components of every hit that comes out. Music fans usually... Continue Reading →
The medical history podcast Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine swung into the City of Brotherly Love on July 16 for the Philadelphia Podcast Festival. Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy's podcast gave an enjoyable review of Philly’s Mutter Museum as they recorded an episode at the Trocodero Theatre. The Trocodero was... Continue Reading →
2017 is a busy year for Batman. In May, Hulu released the documentary Batman & Bill. In November. the Caped Crusader will appear in the film Justice League. On June 9 a beloved figure in the Batman universe, Adam West, passed away at the age of 88. John S. Drew of the podcast and blog, The Batcave, answered a few questions... Continue Reading →
The 5th Annual Philadelphia Podcast Festival takes place from July 14-23. Festival co-founder Teagan Kuruna (founded with Nathan Kuruna) answered a few questions about this year’s festival, podcasts, and her own podcast Teagan Goes Vegan: The Philadelphia Podcast Festival is organized by the Philadelphia Podcasting Society. What are the goals the Philadelphia Podcasting Society... Continue Reading →
Podcasts are the fastest-growing medium in entertainment. With over a billion listeners devoting significant amounts of time to podcasts, the format has grown rapidly since its debut. And why not? There are so many different niches explored by podcasts that there can be dozens of podcasts for almost any topic of major or minute interest. What... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what noises you would hear if you were on Mars or why NBC uses three chimes for station identifications? Did you know that NBC once used an extravagant seven chimes and briefly used a fourth during World War II? From 8-bit video game sounds to car engines, the Twenty Thousand Hertz... Continue Reading →
Long After Dark 