In a country with so many distinct cultures and regional traditions, a term like Americana seems to serve no purpose, correct? Yet for some reason it is still in the American English vernacular. Join Jacob Aloi as he ventures out to learn about the distinct cultures, histories, and oddities the United States has to offer.
As large public events are making a comeback, Jacob sits down with officials and vendors at the Minnesota State Fair to hear what their path to the fair this year is, and what the great Minnesota get together means to them. Interlude music by Coby Oram.Intro and Outro Music (edited) provided by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com.audionautix.com/creative-commons-music
This week, Jacob sits down with Youtuber and video editor Tyler Fleishcman to talk about the future of American media, youtube, and their inspirations for their art and content. Intro music (edited): Music by Audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
This week, in honor of up coming religious holidays, Jacob sits down with Academics, Clergy, and Practitioners of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism to learn more about Ramadan, Easter, and Passover.Intro music (edited): Music by Audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
This week, Jacob sits down with twitch streamer and voice actor Will Deery in a casual conversation to discuss his take on video games in America and the joy that the new medium of storytelling brings, as well as personal stories and side tangents.Intro music (edited): Music by Audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
This Week, Jacob explores the different aspects of American Theater with guest experts Jeff Turner and Kyle Lewis. From its beginnings in the shadow of the British tradition, to the invention of the American Musical, this episode looks at what American Theater is, where it is going, and what it says about American media consumption.Intro music (edited): Music by Audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
For the first episode of the series, Jacob sits down and interviews a number of up and coming Artists, Journalists, and Poets about what Americana means to them. This episode also features an audio anthology of original work by Reid Luskey, Rose-Marie Athiley, and Anika Besst. Notice: This Episode contains mild explicit language.Intro music (edited): Music by Audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Join presenter and host Jacob Aloi as he explains what the show is and where he hopes it will go!
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