Musicology

Today, Hudson and Anna talk all about writing with a segment on incredible songwriting followed by The Curator, where they discuss two poems. Lastly, they play “Six Word Memoirs” and finish up by talking about the next episode and some secret tidbits!! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWEtw94ad3q5-fkLOUhZdBMnisykOzzmyoyMC8cDeMs/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss all things winter with their winter playlist and later in The Curator with a ballet about ice skating. They finish off with a discussion on Anna's monthly playlists that she's been working on for over a year. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our upcoming bonus episode!! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite movie soundtracks in an episode of all things film. Then, in The Curator, they critique and complement the famous sci-fi movie “Contact.” Lastly, they talk about a little film project they created for their final segment. Enjoy! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today Anna and Hudson are talking about songs in a variety of genres, which all have one common theme… how tradition brings communities together. Yes, they caved and are doing an episode with Christmas music, but keep it a secret so people will actually listen please. Stick around for our thoughts on the Golden Stool of the Ashanti with a detailed narrative you won't want to miss. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss jazz and Basquiat including some truly iconic musicians. They dip their toes into how black culture has affected mainstream life and how jazz as a genre and movement has such an amazing sound. Finally, they wrap up with thoughts on Thanksgiving through a silly debate game segment. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss American pop culture through iconic musicians and artists alike. They also wrap up by discussing the critique of consumerism through the lens of art and Andy Warhol and their favorite TV and movie productions. Thanks for listening to our debut episode of the 3rd season! Hope you enjoyed the first run of “The Curator”! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sbnNRjpDmF4O7Ilpiwn6L?si=a9e8f00e8bce48e0 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFiw70-oNBlrTmRHScOdUTimjN-3aiUQrBZvaO4DJM/edit?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their 2nd batch of listener-submitted songs. They then discuss the past, present, and future of Musicology, including their plans for the next season and what the next episode has in store. Thank you for an amazing season!! See you on November 10th for the start of our 3rd season. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite songs for fall. Then, they play a game of Fortunately, Unfortunately and wrap up with a discussion on their plans for college and what they're looking forward to after high school. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Fall Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fiHsMjQe1AzonN6kGITWL?si=30a44aaf322e46db in Florescence: ​​https://open.spotify.com/album/0BL8zABAvKYgRFjwsQIjwa?si=D6zQQNEiTYe_fpKH-jWd-w&dl_branch=1 Unpeeled: https://open.spotify.com/album/4zpN41aGAYPWX3dzE19rH7?si=Ourdz1a8TCaiVI3rpYkTrQ&dl_branch=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Stephen Day's new album, “The Shapes I'm In”. Then, they play Scattergories and discuss how school has gone so far. Thanks for listening, be sure to check out our fall playlist which will be on our next episode. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Scattergories Website: https://swellgarfo.com/scattergories/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some chill songs they really like and then try to wrap their brains around some crazy riddles, finishing with a discussion on some of their favorite chill games. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Riddles: https://www.rd.com/list/challenging-riddles/ heavy clouds, bright skies playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VcxIou6lIAgLlRrfeH8to?si=ea8ce5a52d604802 cumulonimbus playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r4IIMLl4soGcIaHPjEsmn?si=e34064430d264147 cinematic soundscapes playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37w4WAZnuIzkfpln343cUw?si=25208953346a4fca --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss songs that could be used to describe their personalities with 2 guests, their cousins Kate and Samuel. Then, they play Ad Libs and wrap up with a discussion on their mutual childhoods, making skits and montages, and their life in Maine. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Kate's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/5b5sx8sxrb95z081x56em4wgn?si=69731ede2bfc4cc7 Samuel's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/9f0syc2qu2lm8zjs65h9jbrgu?si=1033aa661f1542ee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite cultural songs from places all around the world. Then, their game revolves around geography trivia and they wrap up with a discussion on their favorite childhood games/memories of “playtime.” Thanks for joining us today! Links: Source for Amanké Dionti context: https://motema.com/releases/amanke-dionti/ Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Hudson's Chinese Instrumental Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55suQSAZgAU4RyBW5C5TK2?si=13100ab34607447a Hudson's Ambient Africa Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZnQxoKYaHK5n1qLR1397a?si=810217a525744a2d Marvelous Musicals Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79xxdP4n3uYJLlCkiZvoMj?si=f7e94bf702c948a9 Une Exposition d'Ambiance Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GgcolSZKMmgpYnPdNE7IT?si=a06eb3d08f2e45bd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Hudson's finally finished Diamond playlist and pick songs from it to talk about with the first guest of the season, Noelle. They also have their game and discussion centered on the playlist and have a great time catching up with Noelle with some funny tidbits and cool commentary where she joins in as well. Thanks for listening! Links: Diamond Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VBU0fBDgbqhwhg1Bt0uym?si=d29d840e48e249c6 Diamond Website: https://diamondplaylist.square.site/ Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their new summer playlist and pick a few of their favorites to discuss in depth. Then, they play Last Letter, First Letter and wrap up with a discussion on their summer plans. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Summer Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XH7jPPAoubkFcAtAiAIL3?si=8dffe5189a5c4979 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their favorite sad songs. Then, they play Contact and wrap up with a discussion on what they would do with endless free-time. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to our Second Season!!!!! We've redesigned our website, our podcast cover, and more, but we promise that we'll continue to try our best to be entertaining, relatable, and analytic as usual. Today, Hudson and Anna discuss some of their favorite nonsense songs (listen to figure out what that means). Then, they play Guess the Book and wrap up with a discussion on their dream road trip with no monetary or time restrictions. Thanks for listening! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/ Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z2rfaQfVtM1A19bp1b7pP?si=6a051cee219e4063 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss a bunch of listener submitted songs and then have an extra long discussion and reflection on all of their past episodes of the 1st season, including making an important announcement and talking about the future of the podcast. Thanks for listening! The next episode will come out on May 23rd (the first of the 2nd season!!). Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=6e4f31149d5147e5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss the joyous feeling of Spring and the bright and its hopeful outlook through their recently made playlist. Then, they play a game of Twenty Questions and wrap up with a discussion on the 2nd part of their old play, Modern Life. Thanks for listening, make sure to share if you enjoyed! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Spring Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LiaYqH6tmk5xFDR87VAQ2?si=fd674c097b554035 Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=7e913a2306ee4ca2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicology_pod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicology_pod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Billie Eilish and some of their favorite songs from her. Then, they play “Would You Rather?” and wrap up with a discussion on a play they wrote in 2019-2020, which they also read the first 2 scenes of. Thank you so much for listening along with us! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Musicology Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=768c896b8d494aac --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna invite Hudson's friend Noah to join them in a unique main segment where they listen to 10 songs together and talk about them right after listening. Then, they wrap up with a discussion on how their music tastes were influenced to become what they are today, including music they listened to as a child and recent impacts from friends, etc. Thanks for listening and remember to share with friends/family! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh LASA Lip Dub 2017: https://vimeo.com/214688662 Songs Covered Today: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=22102a2c2d6f42d1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss everything Kate Bush, including covering many of her songs and more. They begin with the story of how they first came into contact with Bush then go on to discuss her best songs. After that, they enjoy a quick conversation in their Playlist Exploration segment and then they play One Word Stories. Thanks for listening and be sure to share us with your friends! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Our Season 1 Playlist (with links to the songs we covered): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=7c8cf8a59c3a45d4 Hudson's “dignity, the collection” Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EV0hywLqGxvEhXI8lFV1G?si=ycdCT80GSCWCSFyzapDk9Q Anna's “i'm so stressed i don't even know” Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lkE7vIQ09LG5CdDupL0j5?si=CAsXQ-ngQHWLlDm0daNUtg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss one of each other's playlists that they listened to for a week, including their favorites, least favorites, and more. Then, they play Object Association and end with a story-time discussion. Thanks for listening and continuing to support us! Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Broaden the Horizon Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/597VKIGcl9ghjhXu8WDfjA?si=wdyLrZtuQbyHoFAjwMo43g Anarchy, The Collection Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1aRAmzgComZnFLBKgKrqg6?si=WJT8_mg8QmyZeXqlM8CmaA That's Not What I Meant Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aYR5l2tBrfuHP29dkNEjU?si=sHCPGv9zQmOK70ww_3pfnQ Season 1 Playlist (with all of the songs covered today): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8?si=I2N9IYWYQOyhhpAYI3WRxw Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Nothing But Thieves' Moral Panic album. Then, they play a game called Riff Off with their first ever guest on the show. Lastly, they wrap up with a discussion on music tastes and the personality of their guest. You can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends and also sending us ideas for future episodes as described in episode 3. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Moral Panic: https://open.spotify.com/album/6afyaK8ihj33Chr7A7LqNI?si=1c99AtCBQb2cBedM0F46ug Season 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNow6uuFj0ogrvdxA2GQ8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss Ruel's Bright Lights, Red Eyes EP. Then, they play Rapid Fire Questions and they wrap up with a discussion on their pet peeves. Thanks for listening and please recommend us to your friends if you're able to. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Bright Lights, Red Eyes: https://open.spotify.com/album/43G5319YT74MbuRtxodpi9?si=iUGNnz7ES9mzzzYEebkliw Our Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/ Nonexistent Mental Breakdown Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5z4R7j15x5zsrvbNdfOKDW Anarchy, Vol. 1 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60XsBlYgd2wCeVEQJeSWa7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Hudson and Anna discuss their 5 favorite Stalker Songs. Then, they read an old script in audiobook style that they wrote back in 2015, which turned out to be extremely entertaining. Finally, they wrap up with a discussion on many of their absolute favorite things from different categories. Thanks for listening! Links: Our new Website: https://musicology-podcast.square.site/ Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell: https://open.spotify.com/track/2H2379xRxgQVvcOSoL8Ajr Private Eyes by Daryl Hall and John Oates: https://open.spotify.com/track/5HQ639Z3ms3hnZx0KfWnkp Callin' by Alec Bailey: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Iq41nl0uuZqPCF5gKH3Li Every Breath You Take by The Police: https://open.spotify.com/track/1JSTJqkT5qHq8MDJnJbRE1 Face to Face by Ruel: https://open.spotify.com/track/2QdVcmVPIxW826rRJDf58l --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thanks for joining us for our inaugural episode of Musicology! Today, Anna and Hudson each pick a personal favorite song they love and they have a discussion about each song; including lyrics, background track, and more. Then, they play 2 truths and a lie and wrap up with an honest discussion on their thoughts of the future possibilities of the podcast. Links: Hudson's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/hudsonintexas Anna's Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/anna_vh Pasta by New Rules: https://open.spotify.com/track/76SiX7ZyXoL8CwBvVdhC24 Anna's Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0FgNSsaSZTvbLXUumSO8LQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app