Don Rooney and John Timpane talk with people you'd talk with, if you had a microphone
Patrick Berkery is the editor of the online daily newsletter for the Keystone Newsroom, delivering news people need and can use in their inbox each morning. He's also started a newsletter that explores all the pizza the state has to offer. Oh and in his spare time (does he HAVE any?), he's a freelance drummer.
Meet Patrick Berkery - journalist, drumer, pizza lover! Experience all the facets of this fascinating guy this Musical InnerTuesday!
Santa's elves have a singing problem. Santa has a toy delivery problem. Can these two wrongs combine to make everything right?
Here's a classic holiday tale of corporate takeovers, fever dreams, ghosts, reindeer burgers and elf abuse, full of holiday cheer and warmth! Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays! It's time for end-of-the-year lists, but we've done that one better. Here are some all-time favorite songs from John, Don, and music historian Bill Trousdale! Some are obscure, some familiar - maybe they'll become your favorites, too!
John, Don and guest Bill Trousdale share some of their their all-time favorite songs! A couple are familiar, a few you may not have heard, but hopefully they'll become your favorites, too!
Are you indecisive? Are you always worrying about what to do, and what not to do? Well, worry no more! Here is your complete guide to living - just enroll in Gina School! Author, teacher and life coach Gina Barreca tells us the whys and wherefores about her new book.
Author and teacher Gina Barreca puts her years of expereince in print to become a "life coach" in her new book Gina School. It's 103 messages, complete with illustations, about how to live life to the fullest!
Seeing The Nutcracker ballet is an annual Christmas event for many of us. But dancer and choreographer Phil Chan thought the "Chinese Dance" could be updated to give audiences a better idea of what actual Chinese dance is like. He helped start a movement in that direction for all ballet. Filmmaker Jennifer Lin tells the story in her documentary About Face.
"The Nutcracker" is a ballet we'll likely see this time of year. But will the Chinese Dance be filled with characters - or charicatures? This Musical InnerTuesday, Phil Chan and Jennifer Lin discuss how to make ballet more appealing by making it more real
Just in time for Halloween! Did you know there's a Texas Body Farm? Ever hear of the Devil that lives in New Jersey's Pine Barrens? Mystery writer Ruth Setton and forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland talk about the murder, mystery and magic in their novels - and they have ideas about why women are especially attracted to murder mysteries and true crime podcasts.
This is a must-listen podcast! We have Art Caplan, a real scientist specializing in the ethics of medical care, talking about autism, vaccines, science education - and how the people in charge of the nation's medical care aren't qualified to make these decisions.
What the heck is going on with health and science in Washington DC these days? Nothing good, bioethicist Art Caplan assures you.
Carole King is a music superstar. She's also suffered from spousal abuse, raised two kids in a primitive cabin in rural Idaho, and wrestled with her Jewish identity. All this and more is contained between the covers of Jane Eisner's biography, "She Made The Earth Move."
We're proud to once again present the story of Mike Hingson, who was trapped in one of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Remarkably, Mike, his guide dog Roselle and thousands of others walked down 78 flights of stairs to safety.
A funny thing happened on the way to November of 2020. We'd recorded a terrific interview with Philadephia Inquirer music critic Dan DeLuca - but you couldn't hear a word he said. Now, thanks to AI, we're able to bring you this Lost Innertube episode.
The Last Partera is a film about a woman who was the last of her kind. We talk with Rebecca Turecky, who continues her work, and Ned Phillips, who helped document her life on film.
Celebrate sun and sand and fun with these summer tunes curated by music historian Bill Trousdale! Plus: there's a contest! And a singalong!
We're celebrating summer with delightful tunes picked by music historian Bill Trousdale!
Amanda Gefter was researching a famed physicist when she kept seeing the name "Putnam" in his journals. That led her to an unknown but brilliant scientist who came up with an explanation of how the human brain works.
Explore with us the world of literary jealousy, a writer who's missing and presumed dead, and a detective who has no idea what she's doing. It's all part of Lee Upton's new novel, Wrongful
Join John and Don this Musical InnerTuesday as they chat with author Lee Upton about her new mystery novel Wrongful
Why should you start a podcast? What kind of feedback can you expect? How hard is it to keep a podcast going? Here's a fun talk with podcasters Mat Kaplan and Nick Roman about all that stuff
We talk with podcast hosts Mat Kaplan and Nick Roman about why they started their podcasts, how to tell if you should start one, and how to keep it going
Jennifer Lin's documentary about George Lee, who went from ballet student/refugee in Shanghai to the NYC Ballet, is now airing on PBS American Masters. Here's Jennifer talking about the film from late last year.
Whether you've never heard of John McPhee - or are fascinated by his writing like Noel Rubinton - there's a lot to discover here, about McPhee and about Noel, who's new book is a study of McPhee's works.
Noel Rubinton, author of "Looking for a Story - A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee"
We find ourselves in a very strange place politically in 2025. How did we get here? Are the changes permanent? Here's some insight from political science professor Robert Speel.
Political science professor Robert Speel tells us why we're in this particular political mess.
Writer, editor, teacher and humorist Gina Barreca is back with a new essay collection, Fast Famous Women. 75 stories about the famous told by women who admire them, study them - even want to be them!
Megan Timpane is an actress and corporate trainer. Ten years ago, Megan was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. She dealt with her cancer the way any good actress would - writing and performing a play about her condition.
Conservative thinker Chuck Brightbill can't figure out what all the fuss is about. The way he sees it, rich guys help America.
Writer and podcaster Amy Julia Becker talks about the need for caring in this world, and how caring helps not only those being cared for, but those doing the caring as well.
Amy Julia Becker on caring - for others, ourselves and the world
Dr. Paul Offit is pretty much THE authority on vaccines. He says abandoning them will lead to more outbreaks of child-killing diseases like measles. He'd like to see parents who believe in vaccines speak up. https://standupforscience2025.org
Listen over the next two weeks as experts deliver the facts.
Astrophysicist Asa Stahl says there's lots to see in the night sky during 2025, including meteor showers, Saturn losing its rings, even a star going nova! (But probably not Betelgeuse.) And a dustbuster on the moon.
Go stargazing with astrophysicist Asa Stahl!
Dr. Theodora Ziolkowski practices what she preaches! A writing teacher at the University of Nebraska, she's written short stories, a novella, and now a book of poetry, Ghostlit. Her stories feature women making their way through the world.
Writer Theodora Ziolkowski talks about her new book of poetry, Ghostlit, and the women who inhabit her stories.
It came from the 1980s - musical, jazzy, mellow - it's Yacht Rock! Sean Ross has followed radio trends in his "Ross on Radio" newsletter, and he talks about the birth and development of Yacht Rock.
Celebrate the New Year out in the middle of nowhere, in a hunting cabin with friends, family, food - maybe even a deer! Philadelphia Inquirer writer Jason Nark says this generational way of life may be disappearing.
Hunting has been a tradition for families in Pennsylvania for generations. Writer Jason Nark says that tradition is fading away.
For Hannukah, we asked bioethicist Art Caplan seven things he'd like to see happen in the world of medicine in 2025. His list includes wishes for cellphones and vaccines, along with several sci-fi Easter eggs.
Pennsylvania music historian Bill Trousdale presents holiday tunes both new and familiar, all with connections to the Keystone state. Relax with some egg nog and enjoy Perry Como, the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, "Nuttin for Christmas" and more!
Here's a great holiday idea: invite friends over for a cookie baking party! John and Don went to just such a party at chef Joy Stocke's house and recorded this special podcast during the festivities!
A special Innertube this week as we go ON LOCATION in Chef Joy Stocke's kitchen to get the ins and outs of making holiday cookies!
In part 2 of our baseball talk with Nick Roman, we look at the career of one of the greatest ballplayers ever, Willie Mays.
Here's Part 2 of our talk with Nick Roman about baseball legends we lost this year. We talk about the life and career of the best baseball player ever, Willie Mays.
In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became a starting pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers. As Nick Roman tells us, he went on to have a terrific career - and a huge effect on the city and the ballclub as well.
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