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Welcome our first Canadian guest, Weston Blatz! Weston is the touring drummer for rising country artist Emily Ann Roberts. We dive into Weston's musical upbringing in Canada and the winding road that would eventually land him the gig with Emily, including a milestone-packed year performing at both the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. We discuss learning songs exactly like the record, memorizing without charts, plus the mental pressures of touring, and why being a good person and a good hang matters most. We hope you enjoy! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Welcome, Weston!  4:16 Canada Day and Surviving the Dream  7:55 Growing Up on Country and Rock  12:04 Learn the Record  15:08 Memorizing Without Charts  18:04 Why Nashville  22:05 Drum Box (Sponsor)  22:46 Landing the Gig w/ Emily Ann Roberts 23:11 Meeting Tracy Broussard  25:49 Losing the Audition  37:11 Drum Supply (Sponsor)  38:10 Broadway Grind  47:18 Burnout and Anxiety  57:13 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)  57:55 Opry and Ryman Milestones  1:06:55 Imposter Syndrome  1:09:55 Goals and Self-Talk  1:11:25 Rezo Custom Drum Heads (Sponsor)  1:12:26 Being A Good Hang  1:15:02 Confidence vs Ego  1:16:07 Tracks and Ableton Setup  1:20:43 K-WAT Drum Co. (Sponsor)  1:21:31 Tour Cities and Hobbies  1:24:25 First Drum Kit  1:26:58 Gear and Endorsements  1:37:31 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:  K-WAT Drum Co. https://www.k-watdrumco.com Drum Box https://drumbox.space Drum Supply https://www.drumsupply.com Low Boy Beaters https://lowboybeaters.com Rezo Custom Drum Heads https://rezoheads.com Connect with Westson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westonjblatzdrums Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westonjakeblatz Music Featured in this Episode:"Whipped" - Emily Ann RobertsSupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

This week marks the start of the Gustavo Dudamel era in New York.The superstar conductor was just 28 when he became the musical director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2009. A native of Venezuela and a product of its El Sistema musical training program, Dudamel quickly established himself not just as a great conductor, but also as a cultural force of nature. In his time in Los Angeles, he expanded the Philharmonic's repertoire, created a successful youth outreach program, won prestigious awards and ingratiated himself with Hollywood elite.Now, after 17 years in Los Angeles, Dudamel is taking the helm at one of the world's most famous and storied orchestras: the New York Philharmonic. It's a job once held by Leonard Bernstein, and Dudamel is hoping to follow in Bernstein's footsteps to make the Philharmonic and the music that it plays a bigger part of the pop culture landscape.On today's episode, Joshua Barone, who covers classical music for The Times, discusses Dudamel, what he's accomplished and the high hopes for his tenure with the New York Philharmonic.Music Featured (in order of appearance, all conducted by Gustavo Dudamel):Johann Strauss, Tik-Tak Polka, Polka Schnell, Op. 365, Weiner Philharmoniker (Sony Music Entertainment)Dmitri Shostakovich, Festive Overture, Op. 96, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor IV. Adagietto, Berlin Philharmonic (Berlin Philharmonic Recordings)Antonin Dvorak, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163, III. Allegretto grazioso- Molto vivace, Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon)John Williams, “The Imperial March” (From “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back”), Los Angeles Philharmonic (UMG Recordings, Inc)John Adams, “En un Día de Amor Yo Bajé Hasta la Tierra,” The Gospel According to the Other Mary, Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon)Gabriela Ortiz, “Kauyumari,” Los Angeles Philharmonic (Platoon)Ludwig Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, IV. Allegro con brio, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)Thomas Adès, “XII. The Thieves — devoured by reptiles,” Dante, Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Philharmonic (Nonesuch Records)Ludwig Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)Ludwig Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra (self-released)Leonard Bernstein, “End Credits” and “The Dance at the Gym: Mambo,” from “West Side Story” (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Los Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic (Hollywood Records)On Today's Episode:Joshua Barone is an editor for the Culture section of The New York Times who works on classical music and dance coverage. He also writes criticism about classical music and opera.Background Reading:Gustavo Dudamel's Long Goodbye to L.A., and Long Hello to New YorkWhat Makes Superstar Conductor Gustavo Dudamel So Good?Photo Credit: James Estrin/ The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful and emotionally resonant episode of Finding God, Keana dives deep into one of the most confusing and transformative experiences in the Christian walk: when God removes people from your life.We explore how to discern the difference between God-led separation, natural life transitions, self-sabotage, and unhealed emotional patterns. This episode blends Scripture, psychology, and trauma-informed insight to help you understand what's happening beneath the surface spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.In This Episode, We Cover:The difference between God removing someone and life circumstances shiftingHow God protects you from relationships that block purpose, clarity, and spiritual growthTrauma-informed insight on why losing someone triggers abandonment woundsWhy separation can feel spiritual even when it's emotionalHow to discern if a relational shift is God-led, self-sabotage, or a repeated patternBiblical examples including:Abraham & LotPaul & BarnabasJoseph & his brothersRuth leaving MoabHealing steps: acceptance, grief, identity rebuilding, and spiritual clarityWhy this topic aligns perfectly with Keana's trauma-informed relationship coaching and the mission of Worth Loving + Finding GodScriptures Mentioned:John 15:2John 13:7Psalm 34:18Psychological Insights Referenced:Dr. Dan Siegel — neural pathways & emotional interpretationDr. Sue Johnson — attachment theoryDr. Bessel van der Kolk — trauma memory (“the body keeps the score”)Dr. Carl Jung — unconscious patterns

Biblical scholar James Tabor says that Mary–the mother of Jesus–is “the best known, least known woman in history.” This hour, we’ll get to know Mary a little better and talk about why some people are obsessed with preserving her purity at the expense of her humanity. And, we talk with (The Reverend) Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones from Emory University about Mary mythology, The Black Madonna, and the myriad ways Mary is depicted in art and culture. GUESTS: James D. Tabor is a biblical scholar, and a retired professor of religious studies at the University Of North Carolina at Charlotte. He’s the author of The Lost Mary: Rediscovering the Mother of Jesus. (The Rev.) Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones is Assistant Professor of Theology and Africana Studies at Emory University. She’s a constructive theologian and scholar of Black religion specializing in Mariology, Black feminist and womanist thought, and theological anthropology. She’s the author of Immaculate Misconceptions: A Black Mariology. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Mary On A Cross – Ghost Along Comes Mary – The Association The Wind Cries Mary – Jimi Hendrix Mary Rock the Baby – Jarell Smalls Like a Prayer – Madonna Lady Madonna (Theme from Grace Under Fire) – Aretha Franklin Mary, Did You Know? – The Braxtons The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Dylan Reyes, and Isaac Moss contributed to this episode, which originally aired on February 18, 2026.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2025, Stevie Wonder turned 75, and our friend the jazz pianist Noah Baerman put out an album of covers of Wonder’s “message music.” This hour, a look at Stevie Wonder as musical icon, as important civil rights figure, as utterly timeless songsmith. Plus: some in-studio performances of Stevie Wonder classics. GUESTS: Noah Baerman: A pianist, composer, and educator; his newest album is Right Now Volume 4: Visions of Steveland Kevin Gaines: The Julian Bond Professor of Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Virginia Erica Tracy: A vocalist, songwriter, and arts curator MUSIC FEATURED (in order): You Haven’t Done Nothing – Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) – Stevie Wonder Higher Ground – Noah Baerman Happy Birthday – Stevie Wonder Big Brother – Stevie Wonder Black Man – Stevie Wonder Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart – Stevie Wonder The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired December 12, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to baby Muppets, the far side of the moon, frogs, reusable bags, primary elections, new words … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Garden of Hopes and Dreams - Deltarune OST Hand It Over – Keb’ Mo’, feat. Soweto Gospel Choir Lost Boys – Phoebe Bridgers Ego – Lauren Jauregui My Body Isn’t Ready – Sombr Just As Bad As You – Molly Johnson The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe and Robyn Doyon-Aitken contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we as a population getting dumber? How would we know if we were? This hour: stupidity. We’ll look at the history and philosophy of stupidity, and explore how it shows up in our daily lives and politics. GUESTS: Lane Brown: Features writer for New York Magazine, who recently wrote "A Theory of Dumb" Stuart Jeffries: Journalist and author. His new book is A Short History of Stupidity Shannon Mancus: Teaching Professor and Associate Department Head in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department at the Colorado School of Mines. You can follow Dr. Shan on Instagram and Substack at “Pop Smart Media” MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Able Sisters – Animal Crossing New Leaf OST Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter Dumb All Over – Frank Zappa Get Stupid – Aston Merrygold How Sweet to Be an Idiot – Neil Innes Baka Mitai - Yakuza OST Idiot Wind – Bob Dylan Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe, Dylan Reyes, and Isaac Moss contributed to this show, which originally aired on January 15, 2026.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Massachusetts native, Wesley Bourque! Wes is currently the touring drummer for rising country singer/songwriter Logan Crosby. In addition to gigging and recording, he serves as Artist Relations for NY-based distributor/record label United Masters. In this wide-ranging conversation, Wes shares his journey from small-town New England to the move to Nashville in 2014. We dive into his early years working day jobs at well-known coffee shops, building relationships, and his thoughts on navigating perception and identity. He shares lessons from Broadway, prepping for fill-in gigs with and without charts, and high-stress playback realities including redundancy and backup plans. Wes dives into Noble & Cooley's history and his personal connection to the company, plus touring highlights and challenges with Logan (including a van fire) and why story, narrative, and platform-specific content matter in today's saturated music landscape. We hope you enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:51 Welcome, Wes! 2:17 Broadway Connections 9:10 Ableton/Playback Stress 18:24 Noble & Cooley Origins 29:13 Unexpected Event Planning 30:14 Full Circle Maddie & Tae 33:03 Rezo Custom Drum Heads (Sponsor) 34:07 Networking & Coffee Shops 36:08 Breaking Out Of Labels 39:31 Artist Relations and Marketing 45:28 Saturation and Storytelling 50:28 Drum Box (Sponsor) 51:11 Marketing For Musicians 55:46 Subbing Prep (Charts vs Memorization) 1:00:37 Japan Fly-Date Story1:07:45 Iconic Fills and Pranks1:09:58 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 1:11:12 NAMM Lessons and Trade Shows 1:24:04 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 1:25:06 Landing Logan Crosby Gig 1:29:13 Tour Life and Van Fire 1:37:31 Advice for Younger Drummers 1:44:48 Whiskey Jam Wobble 1:48:44 Platform Content Strategy 2:00:20 Handling Mistakes During a Show 2:03:34 Music City Audiology (Sponsor) 2:04:25 Guitar Hero Drum Lore 2:05:42 Rapid Fire Questions 2:14:52 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:Rezo Custom Drum Headshttps://rezoheads.comDrum Boxhttps://drumbox.spaceDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comLow Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comMusic City Audiologyhttp://musiccityaudiology.comConnect with Wes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourquechop/Music Featured in this Episode:"So Damn Free" - Logan Crosby"A Parking Lot Far Away" - Logan CrosbySupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2026 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

We're officially stamping our passports for the first stop on this summer's Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music tour — and we're heading to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In this episode, we explore the rich, layered history of Puerto Rican folk music, from the ceremonial traditions of the indigenous Taíno people to the vibrant rhythms of bomba and plena, to the intricate melodies of the cuatro in música jíbara. Along the way, we also talk about how those deep folk traditions connect to the contemporary music families are listening to today — including a Super Bowl performance you might have seen. Puerto Rico's folk music tells the story of a people who have carried their culture through centuries of hardship and change, and the music is still alive, evolving, and worth celebrating. What We Cover in This Episode What folk music is and why it matters The Taíno people and their ceremonial music tradition called areyto How Spanish and African influences shaped Puerto Rican folk music over centuries Bomba — the drum-driven tradition rooted in the experience of enslaved Africans, where the dancer leads the drummer Plena — the "sung newspaper" of Puerto Rico, with its distinctive pandereta (frame drum) sound Música jíbara and the cuatro, Puerto Rico's national instrument The décima — a form of improvised sung poetry that takes real musical intelligence to perform How Puerto Rico's folk traditions connect to contemporary artists like Bad Bunny Free Downloads for This Episode

Contrary to popular belief, host Catherine Shen is a human with real human emotions. The fact is, she cares about her feelings! In this hour, technical producer Dylan Reyes returns for a conversation with Cat on growing up and the music that shaped them. Music Featured (in order): "Moon Prism Power Make Up!" by Arisawa Takanori "Bright Sized Life" by Pat Metheny "Fool" by MAYDAY "Tayo'y Magsayawan" by VST & Company "Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto" composed by Gang Chen (陈钢 Chén Gāng) and Zhanhao He (何占豪 Hé Zhànháo) as performed by Chloe Chua and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rodolfo Barráez "无心生大梦 (Unintentional Big Dream)" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning) "Moon in One's Cup" by Yu-Peng Chen "Dahil Sa Iyo" by Pilita Corrales "Linus and Lucy" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio "紙上飛行 (Flying on Paper)" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning) & CORSAK "Take Me Back (Owakare No Jikan)" by Ginger Root Or, find it all in this playlist!Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rope has been foundational to so much of human civilization. It's made sailing, hunting, building, and so much more, possible. This hour, we look at the history and utility and future of rope. GUESTS: Tim Queeney: Author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, among other books Manuel Medrano: A PhD candidate in Harvard’s History Department, who studies quipus Tahira Reid Smith: Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design and the Director of the REID Lab at Penn State. She is also the patented inventor of the Automatic Double Dutch Machine, and the founder of Jump Dreams, Inc. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Flamingo – Kero Kero Bonito The Last Shanty – Derina Harvey Band Rope – Foo Fighters Tightrope – Janelle Monae Rope A Dope – Victor Oladipo, 2 Chainz Double Dutch – Charity Join the conversation on Facebook. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Our programming is made possible thanks to listeners like you. Please consider supporting this show and Connecticut Public with a donation today by visiting ctpublic.org/donate. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on October 15, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to America 250, Oasis, bird songs, the SAVE Act, Trump, natural lawns … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. Music Featured (in order): bite my tongue – wiltwon’t make it out alive – Nicole Zuraitis, Larry Goldings Just Say You Want Me – Lo Steele Teach Me Tonight – Ledisi I Do, I Do – Dua Saleh Penny In The Lake – Ratboys We Made It – Sammy Rae and the Friends ft. CELISSE Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to Iran, the second Iraq war, Vietnam, would you rather be a cowboy or a pirate?, The Boston Dad, Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America by Bridget Read, David Greenberg … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. Music Featured (in order): Only So Much Oil In The Ground – Tower of Power Masters of War – Joan Osborne My Muse – Leon Thomas Something Serious – Bruno Mars I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart – Alice Babs (1% Swedish Content) Hey Mister – Ray Charles (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding – Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Sarah Potenza You can now watch our calls shows on Connecticut Public’s YouTube. Subscribe and get notified when we go live. Or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe, Robyn Doyon-Aitken, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to sneezing, the state of the union address, losers and losing, consciousness, Michael Pollan, local radio, possible conflict with Iran, the A.I. Brad Pitt fighting Tom Cruise video … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Don’t Let The World Pass You By – Jean-Luc Ponty S’posin’ – Champian Fulton, Bria Skonberg Easy to Love – Jordan Rakei, Tom McFarland Beat Yourself Up – Charlie Puth Hard to Say – Chris Morrissey, Norah Jones Oh Qué Será? – Willie Colon We’re Still Here – Alan Doyle Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jack West In this episode, host Steve Roby welcomes guitarist, composer, and inventor Jack West, whose unique sound NPR once described as "a whole new sub-genre of jazz." After more than two decades away from the recording studio, Jack returns with two major projects: the stunning new album Guitars on Life (a duet collaboration with Walter Strauss) and Essential Curvature, a retrospective compilation of his best work from the 1990s and 2000s. Episode Highlights: Jack discusses his musical roots in rural Alabama and his decision in 1993 to leave rock bands and focus exclusively on acoustic guitarThe story behind his collaboration with Walter Strauss and how they wrote most of Guitars on Life in just one weekJack's innovative "acoustic spank" technique, which allows him to simultaneously play guitar, bass, and percussionHis invention of a specialized thumb pick that enables rapid-fire triplet strikes in both directionsThe eco-friendly PET plastic vinyl alternative used for the Guitars on Life releaseA preview of his upcoming Gliss Guitar - a revolutionary acoustic guitar with motorized pitch control on every string Music Featured: "More Guitar" from Guitars on Life"Double Bounce" from Guitars on LifeAll music featured in this episode was supplied by Jack West and used with his permission. Upcoming Show:Catch Jack West live at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley on Thursday, February 26th at 8:00 PM for a special double bill featuring: The Jack West Slide Guitar Ensemble (featuring Josh Jones on drums, Gary Brown on bass, and Lalo Crane on marimba)The Walter Strauss & Jack West acoustic guitar duoTickets and more information: https://secure.thefreight.org/15495/15496-jack-west-walter-strauss-260226 Learn More:Visit Jack West's official website: https://www.jackwestguitar.com 

Biblical scholar James Tabor says that Mary – the mother of Jesus – is “the best known, least known woman in history.” This hour, we’ll get to know Mary a little better and talk about why some people are obsessed with preserving her purity at the expense of her humanity. And, we talk with (The Reverend) Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones from Emory University about Mary mythology, Black Madonnas and the myriad ways Mary is depicted in art and culture. GUESTS: James D. Tabor is a biblical scholar, and a retired professor of religious studies at the University Of North Carolina at Charlotte. He’s the author of The Lost Mary: Rediscovering the Mother of Jesus. (The Rev.) Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones is Assistant Professor of Theology and Africana Studies at Emory University. She’s a constructive theologian and scholar of Black religion specializing in Mariology, Black feminist and womanist thought, and theological anthropology. She’s the author of Immaculate Misconceptions: A Black Mariology. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Mary On A Cross – Ghost Along Comes Mary – The Association The Wind Cries Mary – Jimi Hendrix Mary Rock the Baby – Jarell Smalls Like a Prayer – Madonna Lady Madonna (Theme from Grace Under Fire) – Aretha Franklin Mary, Did You Know? – The Braxtons Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe, Robyn Doyoon-Aitken and Dylan Reyes contributed to this episode.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to musicians, politics, jobs, journalism, planning for the future … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): The World Is A Ghetto – George Benson Desire – Kurt Elling, WDR Big Band Sambadouro – Ivan Lins Kindness Isn’t Common Sense – Katie Pruitt In the Still of the Night – Lauren Henderson, Sullivan Fortner Bags (Live at Electric Lady Studios) – Clairo CUT FOR TIME Blues Be Gone – Hayes Carll Next Spring – Lucy Yeghiazaryan Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen live Friday at 1 p.m. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the third series in the A Song of Ice and Fire television franchise. It is set about 90 years before Game of Thrones and almost 80 years after House of the Dragon. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin and based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg series of novellas by Martin. And: Hamnet is the fifth feature film written and directed by Chloé Zhao. The screenplay is by Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell and based on O’Farrell’s 2020 novel. It stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as her husband, Will Shakespeare. Hamnet is nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. GUESTS: Rebecca Castellani: Co-founder of Quiet Corner Communications and the director of marketing at Washington Montessori School Taneisha Duggan: Director of arts, culture, and entertainment for the city of Hartford Tracy Wu Fastenberg: Associate vice president for development at Connecticut Children’s MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Bonny Sweet Boy – Les Witches What Do the Simple Folk Do? – Camelot Main Title (from the HBO Series Game of Thrones) – Ramin Djawadi Ophelia – The Lumineers On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter See You On The Radio – Grayson Hugh Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to the rule of law, the Epstein files, the economy, the Green Bay Packers, Gilmore Girls … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): CAFé CON RON – Bad Bunny, Los Pleneros de la Cresta The Obvious Child (Nashville) – I’m With Her No More Lies – Thundercat, Tame Impala Somethin’ Stupid – Norah Jones, Josh Homme Patchwork – Charlotte Day Wilson Cherry Tree – Lera Lynn Whiiiplash – Brik.Liam CUT FOR TIME Out Here – Gareth Donkin Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The term "classical music" includes a wide variety of music and artists. This hour we take a look at what that category really means. We celebrate the form and help you figure out how to start listening to the genre. Plus, how video game music is bringing new listeners to classical music and live orchestras. GUESTS: Matthew Aucoin: American composer, conductor, writer, pianist, and a 2018 MacArthur Fellow. He is author of “The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera” and is co-founder of the American Modern Opera Company. His opera “Euridyce” was produced by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021, making him the youngest composer in nearly a century to have an opera produced by The Met Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch: Author of “Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music”. She is also a violinist who has performed in venues around the world Carolyn Kuan: Music Director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. In 2025, she led the acclaimed world premiere of Huang Ruo’s "The Monkey King" at San Francisco Opera. Her recording of Huang Ruo’s "An American Soldier" with the American Composers Orchestra received a 2026 Grammy nomination J. Aaron Hardwick: An internationally active professional conductor, professor of music at Wake Forest University, and Director of the Wake Forest University Symphony Orchestra, recognized for his work in classical and contemporary repertoire and innovative orchestral programming, including video game music MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Symphony No. 5 I. Trauermarsch – Gustav Mahler, Claudio Abbado, Berlin Philharmonic 21 Hungarian Dances No. 5 – Johannes Brahms, Claudio Abbado, Berlin Philharmonic Revolucion Diamantina Act IV: Speaking the unspeakable – Gabriela Ortiz, Gustavo Dudamel, LA Phil Don’t Look Down I. Hammerspace – Christopher Cerrone, Sandbox Percussion Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” IV. Molto Allegro – W.A. Mozart, Seiji Ozawa, Mito Chamber Orchestra String Quartet No. 8 II. Allegro molto – Dmitri Shostakovich, Dover Quartet 6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet III. Allegro grazioso – Gyorgy Ligeti, Claudio Abbado, Chamber Orchestra of Europe Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Felix Mendelssohn, Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra An American Soldier Act II Scene 1: Hey Danny – Huang Ruo, Carolyn Kuan, American Composers' Orchestra Hi – Caroline Shaw CUT FOR TIME The Monkey King Act II Scene 3 – Huang Ruo, Carolyn Kuan, San Francisco Opera Tears of the Kingdom Main Theme – Manaka Kataoka Temple of Time Theme Montage – The Legend of Zelda NES (1986) Style – Loeder Music Ocarina of Time (1998) – Koji Kondo Breath of the Wild (2017) – Yasuaki Iwata Planetrise – Inon Zur (Starfield) Lumiere – Lorien Testard (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) CUT FOR TIME Atsu’s Theme – Toma Otowa (Ghost of Yōtei) CUT FOR TIME The Perfect Wave – Austin Wintory Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to Vice President JD Vance, making “gift” a verb, space launches, homeschooling, making friends across political lines, social media … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Ready to Let You Down — JOSEPH Heart of America – Willie Nelson La Lune S’en Va – Inara George Moonshadow – Nils Landgren, Swedish Radio Orchestra Beautiful People – Jill Scott Who Knows – Daniel Caesar City of Heroes – Billy Bragg Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protest music is taking over TikTok. This hour we look at what's going on, and we hear from an artist about why she writes and performs protest songs. Plus, a discussion about what counts as a protest song and a brief look through the history of the genre, from "Strange Fruit" and "This Land is Your Land" to today. GUESTS: Renee Koma: A musician who goes by Renee Christine. Her latest album is “Appalachia" Isabella Gomez Sarmiento: A reporter with NPR Music Dorian Lynskey: Journalist and author of multiple books, including "33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs, from Billie Holiday to Green Day". His most recent is “Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World”. He is also co-host of the "Origin Story" podcast MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Tudo O Que Você Podia Se – Milton Nascimento Lehigh Valley – Renee Christine The Bomb – Renee Christine Turtle Island – Renee Christine No Kings – Earth to Eve Heavy Foot – Mon Rovia War isn’t Murder – Jesse Welles Tonada Por Ella – Rawayana Kalaallit Nunaat, Kalaallit Pigaat – Kalaallit Strange Fruit – Nina Simone Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young This Land Is Your Land – Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout) – Janelle Monae Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to Minneapolis, Greenland, the late Bob Weir, cool names among public radio’s on-air talent, AI overview on Google and elsewhere … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): I Work in a Warehouse – Blake Porter Self Deprecating Blues – Tyler Miller Pure Magic – Akira the Don, Alan Watts Jeans (fall on my knees) – Katie Tupper Vivid Light – Blood Orange America’s Daughter – May Erlewine Field Song – Mon Rovia Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenland is the largest island in the world. Its landmass accounts for 95% of the Kingdom of Denmark, but it’s 80% covered in ice sheet. Greenland takes up roughly the same area as Alaska and California combined, while its population is roughly the same size as the population of … West Haven, Connecticut. Oh, and you may have noticed that Greenland has been in the news a bit lately. This hour: an exploration of Greenland. GUESTS: Elizabeth Buchanan: The author, most recently, of So You Want To Own Greenland? Lessons from the Vikings to Trump Simon Lynge: A Greenlandic-Danish singer-songwriter MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Asaneqarneq – Julie Berthelsen We Are the Arctic – Small Time Giants Tider (edit) – Nuuk Posse Kalaallit Nunaat, Kalaallit Pigaat – Kalaallit The Future (performed live for the show) – Simon Lynge Age of Distraction – Simon Lynge The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to politics, Greenland, President Trump, hope, fear … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): United States of Whatever – Liam Lynch Eyeball – They Might Be Giants RIP Romeo – Mariachi el Bronx My Very Own Ride – Kurt Elling, WDR Big Band Pass Me Not – Ron Carter, Ricky Diller Michael – Alison Brown, Steve Martin (ft. Aofie O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz) Lift Every Voice And Sing – Kirk Franklin Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we as a population getting dumber? How would we know if we were? This hour: stupidity. We’ll look at the history and philosophy of stupidity, and explore how it shows up in our daily lives and politics. GUESTS: Lane Brown: Features writer for New York Magazine, who recently wrote "A Theory of Dumb" Stuart Jeffries: Journalist and author. His new book is A Short History of Stupidity Shannon Mancus: Teaching Professor and Associate Department Head in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department at the Colorado School of Mines. You can follow Dr. Shan on Instagram and Substack at “Pop Smart Media” MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Able Sisters – Animal Crossing New Leaf OST Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter Dumb All Over – Frank Zappa Get Stupid – Aston Merrygold How Sweet to Be an Idiot – Neil Innes Idiot Wind – Bob Dylan Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to the U.S. Postal Service, Between Boston & New York, the spillover from digital life, the national anthem at sports events, The Flintstones theme song, Neutral Milk Hotel, vocal fry … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Blame It On The Moon – Cory Wong, Magic City Hippies When A Good Man Cries – CMAT Dans les Rues de Québec – Emilie-Claire Barlow Sweet Love – Stephen Sanchez In the Aeroplane Over The Sea – Neutral Milk Hotel CUT FOR TIME Firefly – John Pizzarelli I Was Not A Nazi Polka – The Mitchell Trio The Telephone Call – Kraftwerk Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cat Shen has been hosting Where We Live long enough for the show to use a fork, and yet very little is known about her. In this hour, technical producer and partner-in-mischief Dylan Reyes sits down with Cat to get the inside scoop on the reporter turned host. The pair discuss some of their favorite songs, defining life moments and what it means to be the face of a show that's celebrating 20 years on Connecticut Public Radio in 2026. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Milk Tea — Yuji Ohno (ft. Akari Dritschler Happy Happy Christmas — Drax (commonly known as it is a mystery) Complicated — Avril Lavigne Magpie — Peach Pit The Moon Represents My Heart — Teresa Teng (鄧麗君 — Deng Lee Jun) Uprising — Muse Mr. Resetti — insaneintherainmusic Ganja Smugglin — The Expendables Goofy Goober Rock — Tom Rothrock I'm Yours — Jason Mraz Sparkle (movie version) — RADWIMPS Or, find it all in this playlist! Where We Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to vultures and sky burials, President Trump’s post about Rob Reiner’s death, our show with Paul Winter, Colin as chicken salad, the multiverse … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Hayloft – Mother Mother Hypotheticals – Lake Street Dive Vivid Light – Blood Orange Christmas Eve Can Kill You – Andy Shauf, Madi Diz Possibilities – Jen Allen Anywhere – Ratboys The Telephone Call – Kraftwerk Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to domesticated cats, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, real Christmas trees vs. artificial Christmas trees, the primary system in Connecticut and elsewhere, Rob Reiner’s death, the Bondi Beach shooting, the fairness doctrine … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Anywhere – Ratboys When I Lose Control – Emi Meyer, Keb Mo’ Snowqueen of Texas – Weyes Blood My Favorite Things – Nicole Zuraitis, Sean Harkness No Kings – Jesse Wells, Joan Baez Catching Bodies – Sekou (Cut for Time) Take It With Me – Jubilant Sykes Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stevie Wonder turned 75 this year. Also this year, our friend the jazz pianist Noah Baerman put out an album of covers of Wonder’s “message music.” This hour, a look at Stevie Wonder as musical icon, as important civil rights figure, as utterly timeless songsmith. Plus: some in-studio performances of Stevie Wonder classics. GUESTS: Noah Baerman: A pianist, composer, and educator; his newest album is Right Now Volume 4: Visions of Steveland Kevin Gaines: The Julian Bond Professor of Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Virginia Erica Tracy: A vocalist, songwriter, and arts curator MUSIC FEATURED (in order): You Haven’t Done Nothing – Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) – Stevie Wonder Higher Ground – Noah Baerman Happy Birthday – Stevie Wonder Big Brother – Stevie Wonder Black Man – Stevie Wonder Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart – Stevie Wonder As – Noah Baerman The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing — calls about grammar, gardening, long-distance dialing, autotune. Anything. Everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we’re doing another one. In other words: Give us a call during the 1 p.m. EST hour about whatever you want to talk about. 888-720-9677.‌ And! Now you can watch our calls shows on Connecticut Public’s YouTube. Subscribe to get notified when we go live, and come say (nice) things to us in the comments! MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Super Mario Praise Break – 8 Bit Big Band (orig. Mario) Automatic – Nate Smith, Lalah Hathaway (orig. Poynter) What Was I Made for – Dara Starr Tucker (orig. Billie Eilish) The Things We Do For Love – The Bird and the Bee (orig. 10cc) Celebrate Me Home – Lizzy McAlpine (orig. Kenny Loggins) Right Down the Line – Joshua Lee Turner (orig. Gerry Rafferty) Jet – Sammy Rae & The Friends (orig. Paul McCartney, Wings) Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to whether less is more or better, birds, the Governor's residence, Sweden, tariffs, minimalism … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): How Can It Be? – Skinshape Juligen – Just D Billie Jean – Vanessa Fernandez Brand New Me – St. Etienne, Confidence Man Smells Like Teen Spirit – Paul Anka Cocaine Jobs – Cayden Wemple Waters of March – Nicole Henry Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like being a nun in 2025? Sister Monica Clare joins us to explain her path to the Community of St. John Baptist and why she is sharing her story on TikTok and in a new memoir. Plus, scholars Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita explore the lessons about friendship, money, work, and more that we can learn from Sixteenth-century nuns in their podcast and their new book. They join us to explain that "anything you are going through right now has probably already happened to a nun living several hundred years ago.” GUESTS: Sister Monica Clare: Sister superior at the Community of St. John Baptist, an Episcopal convent based in New Jersey. She is also a spiritual counselor specializing in religious trauma, mental illness, and addiction. She is the author of A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun Ana Garriga: Co-host of the 'Las Hijas de Felipe' podcast, and co-author of Convent Wisdom: How Sixteenth-Century Nuns Could Save Your Twenty-First Century Life. Ana received her PhD from Brown University in 2024 Carmen Urbita: Co-host of the 'Las Hijas de Felipe' podcast, and co-author of Convent Wisdom: How Sixteenth-Century Nuns Could Save Your Twenty-First Century Life. Carmen will be receiving her PhD from Brown University later this year MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Organ Symphony No 5 in F Minor Op. 42, No. 1 (V. Toccata) – Joseph Nolan, Charles-Marie Widor Dominique – Soeur Sourire (The Singing Nun) Calling All Angels – k.d. lang (ft. Jane Siberry) Maria – Sound of Music Let the Mystery Be – Iris DeMent Song of Bernadette – Jennifer Warnes Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to a local landmark, stomping, poetry, firewood, music, sprickets, bibliographies. … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Appalachian Morning – Paul Winter Perfect Fit – Van Morrison Salt Then Sour Then Sweet – Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile Conservative Christian Right Wing Republican Straight White American Males – Todd Snider Window To The World – Shawn Colvin CUT FOR TIME I’d Miss the Birds – Joy Oladokun, Sheryl Crow Keeper – Courtney Marie Andrews Certified Senior Citizen – Mose Allison Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we’re doing another one. In other words: Give us a call during the 1 p.m. hour about whatever you want to talk about. 888-720-9677. Plus, now you can watch our calls shows YouTube! Come say (nice) things to us in the comments! Just search for Connecticut Public. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Life During Wartime (Live) – Talking Heads Rainy Days and Mondays – Aimee Man (from Chair Company) Song for a Bygone Era – Jesca Hoop God’s a Different Sword – Folk Bitch Trio Boars - Haley Heynderickx, Max Garcia Conover Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot I’ve Enjoyed As Much of This As I Can Stand – Porter Wagoner Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to daylight saving time ending, Weapons and horror movies in general, the first Millennial saint, A House of Dynamite, our towels episode … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): I Could Write A Book – The Supremes I Didn’t Know What Time It Was – Sarah Vaughan There’s a Small Hotel – Dana Lauren I Wish I Were In Love Again – Joni Mitchell With A Song in My Heart – John Pizzarelli Sing for Your Supper – Mel Torme This Can’t Be Love – Dinah Washington Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we’re doing another one. In other words: Give us a call during the 1 p.m. EDT hour about whatever you want to talk about. 888-720-9677. Plus, now you can watch our calls shows YouTube! Come say (nice) things to us in the comments! Just search for Connecticut Public. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Lester Leaps In – Live from Emmet’s Place (Finale) Depressed – Ann-Marie, Lauren Spencer Swift Um Brinde – Djavan When The Lights Go Out – Sarah Jarosz Crutch – Yazmin Lacey On Your Side (Starman) – Lindsay Lou American Tune – Shawn Colvin Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to the “No Kings” protests, Star Wars merchandise, the labor market, Gilmore Girls, yacht rock … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Dazzling - Casiopea And Love Goes On - Earth, Wind, & Fire REAL THING - DRUGDEALER ft. WEYES BLOOD Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise - The Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra with Veronica Swift Going Out Of My Head - Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 Living - Dominique Adams Concerto in E Minor, Op. 11 (Chopin) - Tianyao Lyu, final round of Chopin Competition You can now watch our calls shows on Connecticut Public’s YouTube. Subscribe and get notified when we go live. Or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe, Robyn Doyon-Aitken, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rope has been foundational to so much of human civilization. It's made sailing, hunting, building, and so much more, possible. This hour, we look at the history and utility and future of rope. GUESTS: Tim Queeney: Author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, among other books Manuel Medrano: A PhD candidate in Harvard’s History Department, who studies quipus Tahira Reid Smith: Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design and the Director of the REID Lab at Penn State. She is also the patented inventor of the Automatic Double Dutch Machine, and the founder of Jump Dreams, Inc. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Flamingo – Kero Kero Bonito The Last Shanty – Derina Harvey Band Rope – Foo Fighters Tightrope – Janelle Monae Rope A Dope – Victor Oladipo, 2 Chainz Double Dutch – Charity Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation — with our old friend Chion Wolf at the helm this time! — winds around to family shorthand, tech bros, bunkers, bodies, adventures… Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): La Puerta - Roy Hargrove Big Band You Only Get What You Give - New Radicals Go Gina - SZA Don’t Break Down On Me - Sarah Jarosz Bless the Telephone - Labi Siffre The Telephone Call - Kraftwerk Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to Bad Bunny, the Supreme Court, recycling, midges, nominative determinism, speed cameras, the government shutdown … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Notion – The Rare Occasions Mr. Eclectic – Laufey Itsumo – Mei Semones Anything But Now – Cecile McLorin Salvant J'ai Rencontré L'homme De Ma Vie – Emilie-Claire Barlow Little Claws – Genevieve Ardati, Real Bad Man Leaves That Are Green – Pete Philly Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to Bridgeport’s socialist former mayor, Sneaky Pete and our show on psychics, the possible link between double jointedness and neurodivergence, the state of streaming, Ta-Nehisi Coates’ appearance on The Ezra Klein Show … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Harry’s Theme (Lite Pullman) – Vulfmon, Harry Whitford Bedlam – Elvis Costello Take Me Dancing – Doja Cat, SZA Three Little Words – Samara Joy Township Medley – Themba Mkhize, SWR Big Band 香港之夜 – Teresa Teng Chilly Winds Don’t Blow (Bolden. Remix) – Nina Simone, Bolden. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 93 – THE LOW BLOWEpisode Summary:In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Kristy welcomes her longtime friend Patsy, frontperson of Nashville's The Low Blow, for a deep dive into the band's evolution, the making of their new record "Forest for the Trees," and the realities of DIY music in Nashville.Topics Covered:-The Low Blow's musical journey: from blues and gospel roots to confessional, genre-defying emo.-The creative process behind "Forest for the Trees" and how the band's sound and songwriting have matured.-Embracing Appalachian and Southern influences while pushing the boundaries of the emo genre.-The importance of sincerity, community, and emotional honesty in music.-Reflections on the Nashville DIY scene, its challenges, and the collective ethos that keeps it thriving.-The role of fantasy, D&D, and Magic: The Gathering in Patsy's life and creative work.-The pressures and joys of being in a band, and the importance of taking breaks and supporting each other.-Shoutouts to other inspiring artists and scenes, including Foxing, Summit Shack, and the Nashville hardcore community.Music Featured:"Forest for the Trees" (new single, out now)Teasers for upcoming singles and the full album, releasing in early November.Special Announcements:The Low Blow's album release show is happening November 15th at The End (Nashville), with Stammer, Sour Tooth, and more. Don't miss it!Connect:Follow The Low Blow and Kristy for more updates.Support your local DIY scene—plug in, show up, and help build something real.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and check out The Low Blow's new music!

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we’re doing another one. In other words: Give us a call during the 1 p.m. EDT hour about whatever you want to talk about. 888-720-9677. Plus, now you can watch our calls shows YouTube! Come say hi to us in the comments! Just search for Connecticut Public. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Just How It Should Go – Nightshifts WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! – Raye Children of the Baked Potato – Thundercat, Remi Wolf September Grass – James Taylor Tu Sais Le Printemps – Dar Williams Robin’s Egg – Iron & Wine, I’m With Her I Could Be in Love with Someone Like You – Jason Robert Brown Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, the conversation winds around to Robert Frost, bucket lists, the Supreme Court, spotted lantern flies, New England autonomy, and dating. … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Sweet Love by Jen Allen The Second Time Around (The Dutch Heritage Series) by Fay Claassen & the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw Raised on Robbery by Kate Staples, Jesca Hoop, & Lail Arad Do (The City Winery Sessions) by Lawrence & Lake Street Dive Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down by Margo Price Jessie (The Sweater Sessions II) by Couch Ninho de Vespa by Dori Caymmi, MPB4, & Paulo Cesar Pinheiro You can now watch our calls shows on Connecticut Public’s YouTube. Subscribe and get notified when we go live. Or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, the conversation winds around to Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift’s upcoming nuptials and the state of her relationship with Blake Lively, motives for murder, the grooming of flies, rum raisin ice cream, inside jokes and nicknames and things, quieting the monkey mind … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Strategy by TWICE Call Me by Sachal Vasandani featuring Dayna Stephens I Guess I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times by Martina DaSilva, Alex Goodman, et al. The Glow Worm by Kurt Elling, et al. Do I Move You by Nicole Zuraitis, Tom Scott, et al. (from the live album) Candy by Joshua Lee Turner, Martina DaSilva Right Down the Line by Joshua Lee Turner Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kristy sits down with Dean from the band Split Jaw for a deep dive into their latest EP, "Truth and Reconciliation." The conversation covers Dean's unique career in cancer research, the intersection of medical experiences and music, and the origins of the band's name (with a nod to Halo lore). Dean shares insights into the band's writing process, the evolution from their first EP to the new release, and how collaboration has shaped their sound.Key Topics:-Dean's background in healthcare and how it influences his creativity-The story behind the band name "Split Jaw" and its Halo connection-The writing and recording process for "Truth and Reconciliation"-Band dynamics: how members like Scum Drop and Jay joined and contributed-The blend of musical influences: metal, hardcore, and nerd culture-Thematic arcs in the EP, from societal critique to personal reflection-The realities of being a DIY band: balancing day jobs, touring, and ambitions-Building community and connecting with fans through social mediaNotable Quotes:“Riffs are king. Everything starts with riffs, everything ends with riffs.”“We'll never do anything we don't want to do. It's all on our terms.”“Metal can be extremely nerdy. There's a through line between metal, RPGs, and Warhammer.”Music Featured:"Truth and Reconciliation" by Split Jaw (title track)Listen for:-Stories about band member recruitment and instant chemistry-How medical terminology inspireds band and song names-Reflections on the challenges and rewards of independent music-making

Guest: Anthony Wilson — guitarist, composer, bandleaderEpisode focus: Anthony's new live double LP House of the Singing Blossoms (recorded at Sam First), the return of his nonet, and his upcoming SFJAZZ shows (Sept. 4–5; two shows nightly) in the Joe Henderson Lab.Episode SummaryGuitarist–composer Anthony Wilson joins host Steve Roby to talk about reviving the nine-piece band that shaped his early voice and powers his new live album, House of the Singing Blossoms. Wilson digs into arranging for nonet, capturing the energy of a listening room on record, and why the album was designed for the deep, side-by-side experience of vinyl. He also previews the SFJAZZ dates, the evolving lineup, and how this music balances songful melody with fearless improvisation.Why ListenHear why the nonet remains the ideal canvas for Wilson's writing and guitar voice.Get an inside look at recording live at Sam First and mastering with Bernie Grundman.Learn how sequencing for vinyl shaped the album's narrative flow.Preview the SFJAZZ shows and how the book will evolve on stage.Enjoy featured tracks that frame the conversation: “House of the Singing Blossoms,” “Triple Chase,” and “Bordertown.”Key Quotes (from Anthony Wilson)“The first band that I recorded with was a nine-piece band… I found that configuration compelling.”“I have always loved just how rich a palette, sonically, it can be to have those horns.”“In a club with an audience, you're feeding off each other's energy… You can just concentrate on the good feeling of being together.”“You pick that album up, put it on your turntable… side after side you have these 20-minute periods where you can become engrossed in the music.”“Out of the gate, it shows that what this band is about… is a commitment to serious improvising and serious playing.”Conversation HighlightsThe nonet returns: How the ensemble's color and agility unlock his arranging ideas—and where the guitar fits inside nine voices.Recording the room: Capturing two nights at Sam First to preserve interplay, momentum, and audience energy.Vinyl by design: Double 180-gram LPs, gatefold artwork, and a sequence that feels like stepping into the club.Legacy & lineage: Opening with “Triple Chase” by Gerald Wilson, nods to Joe Zawinul and Keith Jarrett, and a fresh take on Bennie Wallace's “Bordertown.”SFJAZZ preview: A hybrid roster of veterans and rising players, new pieces in progress, and early nonet charts revisited with fresh ears.Music Featured in This Episode“House of the Singing Blossoms” (excerpt) — from House of the Singing Blossoms“Triple Chase” (Gerald Wilson) — from House of the Singing Blossoms“Bordertown” (Bennie Wallace) — from House of the Singing BlossomsPersonnel — Sam First RecordingAnthony Wilson (guitar), CJ Camerieri (trumpet/French horn), Alan Ferber (trombone), Nicole McCabe (alto sax), Bob Reynolds (tenor sax), Henry Solomon (baritone sax), Gerald Clayton (piano), Anna Butterss (bass), Mark Ferber (drums).Upcoming ShowsSFJAZZ — Joe Henderson LabDates: September 4–5 (two shows nightly)What to expect: Song-forward writing, expansive solos, and the punch and glow of a nine-piece band in an intimate room.CreditsHost/Producer: Steve Roby, Backstage Bay AreaGuest: Anthony WilsonEditing/Mix: Backstage Bay AreaMusic: Excerpts courtesy of Anthony WilsonConnectFollow Backstage Bay Area on your favorite podcast app.Share the episode with a friend and leave a rating/review to help others discover the show.For more on Anthony Wilson and House of the Singing Blossoms, visit the artist's official channels and SFJAZZ's calendar for tickets and details.

 "April showers bring May flowers!" This common saying reminds us that rainy days lead to beautiful spring blooms. In this episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we're exploring three classical pieces that capture the sound and feeling of rain. From gentle drizzles to powerful storms, these composers found incredible ways to bring rain to life through music.