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Familiar Tunes: London Bridge

Episode 235 • Jan. 19, 2019

This seemingly simple nursery rhyme has potentially dark and disturbing origins. Why is London Bridge falling down? Who is the fair lady?

Familiar Tunes: O Tannenbaum

Episode 234 • Dec. 29, 2018

This traditional song is a staple of the Christmas season, but do you know about its origins? Why are Christmas trees a thing, anyway?

Familiar Tunes: Shave and a Haircut

Episode 233 • Dec. 7, 2018

It's a comedic little tune or a familiar knock on the door. You may not know it by name, but we bet you've heard it many times before.

Familiar Tunes: The Westminster Quarters

Episode 232 • Dec. 2, 2018

This four-bell chime has been a mainstay of clocks and bell towers for centuries. But how much do you know about this ubiquitous little tune?

Pirate Radio in the Modern Age

Episode 231 • Nov. 10, 2018

As we've recently discussed, pirate radio is far from a bygone phenomenon. Illegal stations today are facing tougher enforcement than ever before.

Review of "Parcels" by Parcels

Episode 230 • Oct. 21, 2018

On the heels of their recent acclaim for upbeat songs and array of musical influences, this group's debut album sure doesn't disappoint.

What is Pirate Radio?

Episode 229 • Oct. 6, 2018

Radio has been closely regulated for the better part of a century. What happens when a rogue, unlicensed radio station takes to the airwaves?

An Exploration of EPs

Episode 228 • Sep. 29, 2018

An extended play (or EP) can offer musicians more artistic freedom and less commercial pressure than a full album. Why are they so uncommon?

Is Stereo Really Better Than Mono?

Episode 227 • Sep. 16, 2018

Stereophonic audio has been a standard in music for half a century. But just how noticeable is the quality when compared to its predecessor?

Late Summer News Bites

Episode 226 • Sep. 10, 2018

In this grab bag of recent topics, we discuss everything from Peter's concert experience, to obituaries, to Snoop Dogg's upcoming cookbook.