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Latest podcast episodes about Music Genome Project

Enhance Life with Music
Ep. 207: Decoding Musical Taste – How Music, AI & Culture Shape What You Love to Listen To; with Nolan Gasser, PhD

Enhance Life with Music

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 46:13


What makes you press play? Dr. Nolan Gasser—architect of Pandora's Music Genome Project and music consultant for Google DeepMind—returns to reveal how human insight and AI are teaming up to unlock the secrets of musical taste. We dive into his new PBS special, “Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste,” an interactive experience that blends live music, science, and a one-of-a-kind app that generates personalized playlists using cutting-edge AI. Discover the art and science of musical taste – and how technology is reshaping the future of musical preference. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode207 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo:  Sheet Music Direct https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com MIXX Assistive Audio Adaptive Ear Plugs (check them out at Amazon)  

Amusing Jews
Ep. 70: Why You Like It: Music, Taste, & Pandora – with composer Nolan Gasser

Amusing Jews

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 45:55


Nolan Gasser, a composer, pianist, and musicologist, is the architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project. He's also the author of Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Nolan's websitehttps://www.nolangasser.com/ Why You Like It (book page)https://www.whyyoulikeit.com/ Nolan's TEDx Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3wzSjKKvf4 Nolan's NASA music (GLAST Prelude)https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov//10251 Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

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The Next Track
Episode #287: The Summer Doldrums

The Next Track

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 29:57


It's the summer of Apple beta software. We chat a bit about the Music app, new operating systems, and how Apple's AI could affect Apple Music. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: macOS Sequoia Preview (https://www.apple.com/macos/macos-sequoia-preview/) Moom (https://manytricks.com/moom/) Soulver (https://soulver.app) How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11 (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-install-apple-beta-software/) Install macOS Sequoia Beta in a Virtual Machine on an M1, M2, or M3 Mac with UTM (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/install-macos-ventura-beta-in-a-virtual-machine-on-an-m1-or-m2-mac-with-utm/) "By saying, “Hey Siri, I like this song,” HomePod and Apple Music become the perfect musicologist..." (https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2017/06/homepod-reinvents-music-in-the-home/#:~:text=By%20saying%2C%20“Hey%20Siri%2C,tastes%20are%20shared%20across%20devices) The Music Genome Project (https://www.pandora.com/about/mgp) Our next tracks: Reformation: Mishka Rushdie Momen (https://amzn.to/3Szv6j5) Leon Russel: Carney (https://amzn.to/3SxhnJz) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Fularsız Entellik
AI 011: Tavsiye Sistemleri (Spotify, Netflix, Amazon Sizi Nasıl Tanıyor)

Fularsız Entellik

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 26:24


Yapay zeka serimizin üçüncü bölümündeyiz. Geçen seferde oyunların güvenli sınırlarından çıkmış, tavsiye sistemlerinin karışık dünyasına girmiştik Youtube örneği üstünden. Buradan devam ediyoruz. Fularsız Entelliki dinlediniz, sevdiniz, sevdiğinizi ona söylediniz, o da sizden hoşlandı, seviyeli bir ilişkiniz var. Şimdi sistem size magazin haberleri mi önermeli, arı yetiştiriciliğiyle ilgili bir şeyler mi? Makina bu ilişkileri nasıl öğrenecek? Hatta daha temelde makina, bir içeriğin arı yetiştiriciliği hakkında olduğunu nereden bilecek? .Konular:(00:00) Spotify'da çalışan arkadaş(02:17) Seri Özeti(03:33) İşbirliğine dayalı filtreleme (kullanıcı bazlı)(08:48) İşbirliğine dayalı filtreleme (ürün bazlı)(13:54) Dolaylı işbirliği(15:49) İçerik bazlı filtreleme(19:12) Overfitting(21:50) Çok boyutlu modeller ve Music Genome Project(24:19) Derin öğrenmeye geçiş(25:58) Patreon TeşekkürlerKaynaklar:Video: How Recommender Systems Work (Netflix/Amazon)Yazı: A Comprehensive List of Similarity Search AlgorithmsYazı: Basics of Recommender SystemsYazı: The history of Amazon's recommendation algorithmYazı: How AI helps Spotify win in the music streaming worldYazı: AI's new workforce: the data-labelling industry spreads globally.------- Podbee Sunar -------Bu podcast, Frink hakkında reklam içerir.Frink uygulaması sol menüde bulunan ''Kupon Kodu Kullan'' alanına FRNKPOD kodunu tanımlayıp üyeliğini 200 TL indirimli başlatabilirsin. Hemen indir, üyeliğini başlat!: tıklayınız.Bu podcast, Hiwell hakkında reklam içerir.Hiwell'i indirmek ve podbee10 koduyla size özel indirimden faydalanmak için tıklayınız.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leaders of B2B - Interviews on B2B Leadership, Tech, SaaS, Revenue, Sales, Marketing and Growth
Redefining the Retail Experience with Will Glaser at Grabango

Leaders of B2B - Interviews on B2B Leadership, Tech, SaaS, Revenue, Sales, Marketing and Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 43:19


In this episode, Will Glaser, Founder and CEO of Grabango and a board member of Blue Shield of California, joins us for a fascinating chat about technology and retail. Will discusses his journey from pioneering music streaming as the Founder of Pandora Media to revolutionizing the retail experience with Grabango's cutting-edge technology. Key Takeaways:(05:12) The genesis of Grabango and its mission to transform the retail checkout process.(11:30) The technical challenges and breakthroughs in implementing computer vision in retail.(17:45) The accuracy and reliability of Grabango's technology in various retail environments.(22:50) The importance of privacy in retail technology and how Grabango addresses these concerns.(31:05) Creating Pandora's Music Genome Project and its influence on current ventures.(40:15) The future of retail technology and the evolving consumer experience.(48:20) The balance between innovation and ethical considerations in tech development.Resources Mentioned:Will Glaser -https://www.linkedin.com/in/willglaser/Grabango | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/grabango/Grabango | Website -https://www.grabango.com/Blue Shield of California | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-shield-of-california/Blue Shield of California | Website -https://www.blueshieldca.com/en/homePandora Media | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/pandora/Pandora Media | Website -https://www.pandora.com/aboutThis episode is brought to you by Content Allies.Content Allies helps B2B tech companies launch revenue-generating podcasts and build relationships that drive revenue through podcast networking. We schedule interviews with your ideal prospects and strategic partners so that you can build relationships and grow your business. You show up and have conversations, we handle everything else. Learn more at ContentAllies.com #B2B #BusinessLeaders #Leadership

design by us
107 | Shazam: From SMS To Spectrograms

design by us

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 36:48


In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into a brief story about Shazam's user experience evolution. A journey that began in 2002 and reached new heights with Apple's acquisition in 2018. Shazam's ingenious design simplified the user experience, addressing music discovery and a vast song database. Explore how a simple text-based interface transformed the way we identify songs. Luigi and Ravi also discuss the technological marvel that powers Shazam, from acoustic fingerprinting to spectral analysis. Learn how it turned complex audio data into song names with a single button press. Finally they discuss the future of music discovery, similar to the Music Genome Project and its impact on music curation. Support Design By Us: Follow designbyus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/designbyus_fm Find more content and support us on Patreon: https:/www.patreon.com/designbyus Where to find Luigi and Ravi: Check out: byus.design Follow Luigi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/luigi_dintrono Follow Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raviisoccupied Referenced: Ishkur's Guide to Music: https://music.ishkur.com Everynoise: https://everynoise.com/engenremap.html Music Genome Project: https://community.pandora.com/t5/Community-Blog/MGP2-What-s-Next-for-the-Music-Genome-Project/ba-p/120065 The Toptal article Ravi kept talking about: https://www.toptal.com/algorithms/shazam-it-music-processing-fingerprinting-and-recognition Shazam Kit: https://developer.apple.com/shazamkit/ Story of Shazam's team: https://medium.com/swlh/the-story-of-shazam-the-startup-days-6bccebd17d84 How Shazam works: https://youtu.be/b6xeOLjeKs0?si=h8TF4GdHdmlyGl21 Spotify's AI recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGntmcy_HX8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designbyus/message

Trapital
Pandora: a 3-1 Lead in Music Streaming

Trapital

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 64:27


This episode is all about Pandora Music. In the post-iPhone era, Pandora was the early favorite in music streaming. We break down its decade-long journey to get there, its rise in popularity, IPO, SiriusXM, and how and why it got beat by other competitors.I'm joined by friend of the show, Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research. Here's what we discussed:[00:05:50] The Music Genome Project[00:09:37] Rejected by 300 VCs[00:14:44] Pandora's legal battles[00:18:22] Pandora vs Spotify[00:40:50] The SiriusXM era[00:54:15] Changing cultureEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.

Reviving Virtue: Pragmatism and Perspective in Modern Times
Ep 10 - Susan McClary - Conventional Wisdom: The Content of Musical Form

Reviving Virtue: Pragmatism and Perspective in Modern Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 48:34


In this episode of Reviving Virtue, host Jeffrey Anthony engages in a profound conversation with esteemed musicologist Susan McClary on the intricate relationship between music, culture, and society, including the influence of cultural norms and capitalist structures on tonality. Drawing on his experiences as a music analyst at Pandora Radio, Jeffrey provides a nuanced perspective on the Music Genome Project's role in democratizing music discovery and the potential unforeseen drawbacks. The discourse takes a deeper turn as they address the controversial subject of cultural appropriation in music, with McClary offering keen insights into the ethical implications. They further examine the link between the Enlightenment's rationality and the evolution of musical tonality, underlining the era's significant impact, epitomized by Arcangelo Corelli around 1700. This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration and reevaluation of music's socio-cultural dimensions, making it an essential listen for those intrigued by the confluence of music, culture, and society.Topics covered in the podcast: The cultural analysis of music The impact of societal norms and practices on musical forms and genres The Music Genome Project and its role in democratizing music discovery The contentious topic of cultural appropriation in music The relationship between the Enlightenment, its rationality, and the evolution of tonality The cultural constructiveness of music The role of the black church and music in maintaining community identity The dynamic between the individual and the group in the communal expression of music The creation of a shared moral narrative through music The impact of music on our bodies, our emotions, and almost everything Book recommendations based on this episode: "Conventional Wisdom: The Content of Musical Form" by Susan McClary https://bookshop.org/a/94644/9780520232082 "Feminine Endings: Music, Gender, and Sexuality" by Susan McClary https://bookshop.org/a/94644/9780816641895 "Love & Theft" by Eric Lott https://bookshop.org/a/94644/9780195320558Further Info:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reviving_VirtuePatreon page: https://www.patreon.com/RevivingVirtueBookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/RevivingVirtueContact: revivingvirtue@gmail.comMusic by Jeffrey Anthony

Poll Hub
SPECIAL EPISODE: Music is...

Poll Hub

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 65:12


This special edition of Poll Hub represents a break from our past 299 episodes, not only because our student producers researched and wrote it all, but also because we focus on a single topic. We have special segments on earworms, one-hit wonders, and Americans' view of rock music, plus all this:We start with "Why music?" How did a podcast that covers public opinion and survey science end up with a special episode on music?Then, we explore the correlation between a person's age when a song is a hit and how much they love that song years later. The scientific term for this is “music reminiscence bumps” and it occurs due to the intense emotional and hormonal development that happens during that age. Music creates strong emotional memories. In fact, the emotional attachment grandparents and parents have to the music from their youth carries on to their kids and grandkids.Next, it turns out the music we listen to can tell us about our personalities. Musicologist Nolan Gasser (@nolangasser) tells us how music shapes who we are and how we feel. He's the author of Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste and the architect of the Music Genome Project at Pandora.We follow with some science. It turns out that music can directly impact the chemicals in your body. Ellen Dissanayake, a former Affiliate Professor of Music at the University of Washington and the author of 5 books, describes how mother-infant songs help answer the question, "Which came first: music or language."Then, we turn to the business of music. A lot has changed about the way we listen to music in the past few years, but not as much as the way we buy it -- or don't! Jason Lipshutz, the Senior Director of Music at Billboard, explains how streaming music has overturned the industry, potentially giving artists more control over the careers, while also depriving them of income. And, yes, Taylor Swift is a big part of this conversation.Finally, we end, as always, with a sort-of "Fun Fact" -- this one involving the whole team and each of our brushes with music fame. One member of our team almost ran over the band she was going to see, and another stepped on the toe of a legendary singer but had no idea who he was.Many thanks to the Athen Hollis, Eve Fisher, and Emily DuPointe for their hard work. And additional thanks to all the students over the last five years who've helped make Poll Hub a great show to be a part of...and hopefully to listen to!

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone
Ep 217 - Frame That Tune!

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 93:43


What makes that song you like… a song that you like? Nolan Gasser, the brains behind Pandora's Music Genome Project, is here to tell us how he broke music down its core components. And then he helps Paula continue her quest to write a hot Christmas song that'll knock Mariah Carey off her perch! And speaking of music - or “music” - it's time for Mailbag! Glockenspiel Edition. GUEST Nolan Gasser http://www.nolangasser.com http://www.whyyoulikeit.com HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien @jbmale on instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Watching America
Nolan Gasser's "Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste"

Watching America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022


When you hear the striking of a chord, there is far more going on than just moving air particles. Music incites emotional and often physical sensations. Critically acclaimed composer, author, and musicologist Nolan Gasser explores the human relationship with music in his book, “Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste.” In this episode of Watching America, Gasser and host Alan Campbell discuss several pieces of music in light of the psychology and science behind their popularity. If you love music (and you probably do), don't miss this episode! Nolan Gasser is the architect of Pandora Radio's “Music Genome Project.” nolangasser.com

New Books in Sociology
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

New Books in Anthropology
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Anthropology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

New Books in Science
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Science

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

New Books in Music
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Music

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “enculturating.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

New Books in Dance
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

New Books in Psychology
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books in Psychology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

New Books Network
Nolan Gasser, "Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste" (Flatiron Books, 2019)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 57:15


Why do we love the music we love? In Why You Like IT: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste (Flatiron Books, 2019) musicologist Nolan Gasser, architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project, discusses how psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and culture combine to define our musical tastes—what he calls “inculturing.” From the Northern California Redwoods to Paris to Africa, from Nashville to New York City, and from medieval music to Phillip Glass to Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift, Dr. Gasser takes us on a ride through our minds and how they process, understand and, yes, like music. David Hamilton Golland is professor of history and immediate past president of the faculty senate at Governors State University in Chicago's southland. @DHGolland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

MUSIC is not a GENRE
Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste ... I Know Why I Like It! - Book Talk #1 | MUSIC is not a GENRE - Season 4 Episode #15

MUSIC is not a GENRE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 35:51


SUPPORT MUSIC IS NOT A GENRE ON PATREON WATCH MUSIC is not a GENRE VIDEOS and MORE And now for something completely different from MUSIC is not a GENRE … an entire episode dedicated to a BOOK! This week I discuss Nolan Gasser's Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste. Find a comfy seat, because it's a big one. First of all, I LOVE that this book exists. I love that someone cares enough about music to write a 600+ page book just about LISTENING to it. The two biggest impressions you'll get from reading this are: A. Nolan knows his stuff inside & out; and B. He realllly loves music. It would be an understatement to say this book is comprehensive, thorough, broad & deep. Nolan is voracious for music of all kinds, and reading this book will make you hungry too. As you know, I appreciate anyone – artist or fan – whose musical tastes veer far & wide, who don't pigeonhole themselves into one or a small handful of artists or styles. I've read other very well done books on more specific topics (I'll discuss those in future episodes) that are a little myopic & insular – i.e. they're such insider books that the author doesn't spend a lot of time (if any) connecting that music to the rest of the world. This author is the opposite of that, and why wouldn't he be! Nolan Gasser is a composer himself, and the chief architect of Pandora's Music Genome Project. Ever wonder how streaming services have become so good at predicting what a good next song to play is, or what your tastes are in general? It all started with this. I won't go into the history here (it's in this book), except to say that a massive amount of resources & human power went into research & development, resulting in the granddaddy of all predictive music algorithms. And while I find all of them to be lesser than an actual human DJ making choices, as the years pass they're much more hit than miss. Now for the book. Wow. It delivers on the title's promise in spades. About 2/5ths of it is on music theory – and while I learned most of it in college, it was an incredible refresher. Even though the author says you can skip all that and get to the actual “why you like it” part, I think you'll understand his reasoning much better if you absorb as much theory as possible. He also includes “interlude” chapters that connect to science, math, culture & psychology. They're short but quite illuminating. The rest of the book is broken into sections focusing on musical “genotypes”. They're umbrella terms for a fan's primary taste: musical theater, pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, electronica, world & classical. Nolan says some stuff about the deficiencies of genre labeling that made me love this book from the get-go, so he's well aware of how reductive these categories are. Even with that caveat, he manages to flesh out each genotype & connect these imaginary fans' tastes to broader spectra of music. It's fun trying to figure out what genotype you are. For me – as you can predict – I didn't align perfectly with any of them. The book promised a test at its website, but sadly that page is still blank. As someone who loves tests/surveys/questionnaires, I hope he eventually gets to it. In the end, this book is kinda like a story or work of non-fiction that claims to have the answer to “the meaning of life”. It never quite reveals the magic you were hoping for, but it's so well done that where it compels your brain to go is worth the trip. If anything, it gives you the tools to find the answers yourself. Listen on & stay tuned for the music video for this song: REC – “Polymath” (from the album Syzygy for the Weird) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicisnotagenre/support

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Beatseeker
Pandora's DNA with Music Genome Architect Nolan Gasser

Beatseeker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 48:28


Nolan Gasser is a critically acclaimed composer, pianist, and musicologist – most notably, the architect of Pandora Radio's Music Genome Project and the company's chief musicologist from its founding in 1999. He holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Stanford University. His original compositions have been performed in numerous prestigious venues. Pandora was a pioneer in music streaming - arriving on the scene well before Spotify. They also popularized the concept of automated music recommendations - realizing their vision of creating a personalized DJ for all of us. We speak with Nolan about how Pandora got started and why the music genome project was so critical to its success. We also talk about his recent book that tries to explain what shapes our musical tastes and why we like music. You can learn more about Nolan's music, research and other works and get in touch with him through: nolangasser.com ... Beatseeker has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top Music Technology Podcasts on the web: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_technology_podcasts/ Learn more: beatseeker.fm Insta: @beatseekerpod Twitter: @beatseekerpod Facebook: facebook.com/beatseekerpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beatseeker Beatseeker is sponsored by the Boombox Music League: boomboxsoftware.com

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Love Has Made Them One: Exploring the Romance of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 63:55


Composer Benjamin Britten, a central figure of 20th-century British music (Peter Grimes, The Turn of the Screw, Ceremony of Carols) and renowned tenor Peter Pears were together from 1939 until Britten's death in 1976. During Britten's lifetime, neither spoke publicly about their relationship or sexuality—homosexuality in England was illegal until its partial decriminalization in 1967. San Francisco-born and -based arts educator, performer, composer and conductor Cole Thomason-Redus presents an illuminating 21st century perspective on their musical partnership and private life. Cole is educational content curator in the Department of Diversity, Equity & Community at San Francisco Opera, where he is host of the weekly online series "Opera Aficionado." Cole has also been director of education for Chanticleer, curator of classical music at Apple, Inc., and classical music analyst for the Music Genome Project at Pandora Media, Inc. MLF ORGANIZER Dr. Anne W. Smith NOTES MLF: Arts SPEAKERS Cole Thomason-Redus Educational Content Curator, Department of Diversity, Equity & Community, San Francisco Opera; Host, "Opera Aficionado"; Upper DivisioDirector, Marin Girls Chorus; Associate Conductor, National Children's Chorus In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on June 29th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Love Has Made Them One: Exploring the Romance of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 64:10


Composer Benjamin Britten, a central figure of 20th-century British music (Peter Grimes, The Turn of the Screw, Ceremony of Carols) and renowned tenor Peter Pears were together from 1939 until Britten's death in 1976. During Britten's lifetime, neither spoke publicly about their relationship or sexuality—homosexuality in England was illegal until its partial decriminalization in 1967. San Francisco-born and -based arts educator, performer, composer and conductor Cole Thomason-Redus presents an illuminating 21st century perspective on their musical partnership and private life. Cole is educational content curator in the Department of Diversity, Equity & Community at San Francisco Opera, where he is host of the weekly online series "Opera Aficionado." Cole has also been director of education for Chanticleer, curator of classical music at Apple, Inc., and classical music analyst for the Music Genome Project at Pandora Media, Inc. MLF ORGANIZER Dr. Anne W. Smith NOTES MLF: Arts SPEAKERS Cole Thomason-Redus Educational Content Curator, Department of Diversity, Equity & Community, San Francisco Opera; Host, "Opera Aficionado"; Upper DivisioDirector, Marin Girls Chorus; Associate Conductor, National Children's Chorus In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on June 29th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heroes in Business
Tim Westergren CoFounder and former CEO of Pandora (sold to SiriusXM $3Billion), CoFounder Sessions Live, Music Genome Project

Heroes in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 14:41


The biology of sound. Creator of the Music Genome Project, Tim Westergren Cofounder of Pandora Radio (sold to Sirius XM $3.5Billion), CoFounder of Sessions Live is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes Show. Broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio and online syndication.

Heroes in Business
Tim Westergren CoFounder and former CEO of Pandora (sold to SiriusXM $3Billion), CoFounder Sessions Live, Music Genome Project

Heroes in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 14:41


The biology of sound. Creator of the Music Genome Project, Tim Westergren Cofounder of Pandora Radio (sold to Sirius XM $3.5Billion), CoFounder of Sessions Live is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes Show. Broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio and online syndication.

Enhance Life with Music
Ep. 67: “Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste,” with author Nolan Gasser, PhD

Enhance Life with Music

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 31:50


Dr. Nolan Gasser was the chief architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project, and is author of the 2019 book, Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste. Dr. Gasser discusses his role in the Music Genome Project and the ethical component of its design. He then explains some of the most important factors that influence our individual musical tastes. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode67   Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

Something You Should Know
Why The World is Doing Better Than You Think & What Your Musical Taste Says About You

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 50:21


Did you know the can opener was invented 50 years AFTER the tin can? So how did they open cans before that? That’s one of the interesting stories about product packaging that kicks off this episode of the podcast. Source: Thomas Hine author of The Total Package (https://amzn.to/3mlNoC1). If you watch the news, you would think the world falling apart and going to hell. Yet it is totally NOT true. Sure, the world has problems not the least of which is the corona virus but when you look at all the indicators of well-being in the world, things are actually going pretty well. . In fact we are living in an age of enlightenment according to Harvard professor Stephen Pinker. Author of the book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science Humanism and Progress, (http://amzn.to/2FKuhNb). Listen as Stephen reveals why things are much better than you probably think. What he says will make you feel great! We all have our own musical tastes and preferences. Where do they come from? What do they say about us. That’s what Nolan Gasser is here to discuss Nolan is a composer and musicologist who was the chief architect of the Music Genome Project, which powers Pandora Radio. He is also author of Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste (https://amzn.to/31BCtfy) What’s the difference between flammable and inflammable? It’s weird because they are two words that sound as if they are opposites but actually mean the same thing. Listen as I explain why one of the words is 400 years older than the other and where it came from. https://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-flammable-and-inflammable-607314 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loud And Clear
Streaming Wars, a look Inside Pandora with Alberto Santiago Deida

Loud And Clear

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 39:02


It’s been 20 years since the launch of the "Music Genome Project," which most of us know as Pandora, the music streaming service. Our guest, Alberto "Berto" Santiago Deida, is the Creative Director at Studio Resonate/Pandora. Berto shares how Pandora pushes innovation and provides clients with a unique space for brands to tell their stories. On this episode, we decipher the line Studio Resonate draws between platform agnostic agencies and relationships with agencies and brands alike, along with their approach to the multicultural market. We discuss added value for both agencies and brands and the differences that make Pandora unique. As the tentacles of advertising professionals expand to media agencies, media platforms and startups, hear how one advertising creative has evolved and brings value to this space. #LoudAndClear Guest: Alberto "Berto" Santiago Deida, Creative Director at Studio Resonate/Pandora Producer: Rolf Ruiz, Digital Strategist, Creative Technologist & Agricultor at LERMA/ Host: Francisco Cardenas, Principal of Digital and Social Strategy at LERMA/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lerma-agency/message

Slate Daily Feed
Gist: The Science of Song

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 30:02


On The Gist, are children growing horns?  In the interview, how does Pandora know what music I want to hear? That’s all thanks to the work of Nolan Gasser, musicologist and the architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project. He’s here to talk the origins of the project, the classification of music species, and why Sarah McLachlan fans might be in for a surprise. Gasser’s new book is Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste.  In the Spiel, the most ambitious climate deal the world has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Gist
The Science of Song

The Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 30:02


On The Gist, are children growing horns?  In the interview, how does Pandora know what music I want to hear? That’s all thanks to the work of Nolan Gasser, musicologist and the architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project. He’s here to talk the origins of the project, the classification of music species, and why Sarah McLachlan fans might be in for a surprise. Gasser’s new book is Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste.  In the Spiel, the most ambitious climate deal the world has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
The Morning Show - "Why You Like It"

WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 46:11


My guest, Nolan Gasser, was the first musicologist hired by the creators of Pandora Radio- and the chief architect of the so-called Music Genome Project. His book is titled "Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical Taste."

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Founder Real Talk
Changing the Way People Listen to Music, with Tim Westergren, Founder of Pandora

Founder Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 33:00


Pandora Founder and former-CEO, Tim Westergren, joins Founder Real Talk to reminisce on how his experiences playing in a band prepared him for running a company. From the first moment of product-market fit, to the right partnership that doubled growth rates, Tim shares the ups and downs of his 18-year journey with the company.  Tim started the popular personalized radio service in 2000 with the Music Genome Project. In addition to Pandora, he is an award-winning composer and accomplished musician with 20 years of experience in the music industry – spanning production, audio engineering, film scoring and live performance. Presently, he works extensively with technology partners, distribution partners, advertisers and investors to help shape the future of Pandora and personalized radio. Highlights from the episode: 1:57 How did being in a band prepare you for starting and running a company? 3:02 How did you motivate the team in a challenging fundraising environment? 5:40 How did you find conviction in the product before it was proven in the market? 8:39 How did you switch business models? 11:44 How did you deal with skeptics and disbelievers inside the company? 14:13 How did you deal with the regulatory challenges of creating a new technology? 17:28 How did you leverage the power of a grassroots community to grow the business? 19:20 What led you to the decision of bringing on an outside CEO? What characteristics do you look for? 21:46 How did you make the decision to support a new platform as a method of growth? 24:25 How did you manage the internal morale after a high fluctuation IPO? 26:21 How did you think about competition and what would you have done differently? 28:36 What is your favorite book or piece of content that you recommend to founders? 30:32 What’s one thing you believe that most others don’t? 30:51 What’s your favorite channel or favorite song to seed a channel on Pandora?

Founder Real Talk
Changing the Way People Listen to Music, with Tim Westergren, Founder of Pandora

Founder Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 32:59


Pandora Founder and former-CEO, Tim Westergren, joins Founder Real Talk to reminisce on how his experiences playing in a band prepared him for running a company. From the first moment of product-market fit, to the right partnership that doubled growth rates, Tim shares the ups and downs of his 18-year journey with the company.  Tim started the popular personalized radio service in 2000 with the Music Genome Project. In addition to Pandora, he is an award-winning composer and accomplished musician with 20 years of experience in the music industry – spanning production, audio engineering, film scoring and live performance. Presently, he works extensively with technology partners, distribution partners, advertisers and investors to help shape the future of Pandora and personalized radio. Highlights from the episode: 1:57 How did being in a band prepare you for starting and running a company? 3:02 How did you motivate the team in a challenging fundraising environment? 5:40 How did you find conviction in the product before it was proven in the market? 8:39 How did you switch business models? 11:44 How did you deal with skeptics and disbelievers inside the company? 14:13 How did you deal with the regulatory challenges of creating a new technology? 17:28 How did you leverage the power of a grassroots community to grow the business? 19:20 What led you to the decision of bringing on an outside CEO? What characteristics do you look for? 21:46 How did you make the decision to support a new platform as a method of growth? 24:25 How did you manage the internal morale after a high fluctuation IPO? 26:21 How did you think about competition and what would you have done differently? 28:36 What is your favorite book or piece of content that you recommend to founders? 30:32 What’s one thing you believe that most others don’t? 30:51 What’s your favorite channel or favorite song to seed a channel on Pandora?

Innovators by Current Global
Pandora Music on innovating in an era of change

Innovators by Current Global

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 33:11


"Everybody is always trying to figure out what's next, and sometimes you've got to live in the now," says Jeff Zuckowski, vice president of industry relations at music service Pandora, on the latest episode of TheCurrent Innovators podcast. Speaking to Liz Bacelar, he highlights the importance of balancing newness and familiarity, and how companies should be striving to innovate in the present, and not the future in order to stay ahead. For Pandora, disruption began when consumers flocked to digital to listen to music how they wanted, when they wanted, says Zuchowski. But every disruption is preceded by a phase of resistance, he notes. For digital music, it took big industry players a while to realize the power of investing in platforms that tap into the growing consumer needs for convenience and discoverability. Although Pandora currently sits at number two in the US market behind Spotify, many would discard the company's recent attempts to stay in line with competition. Zuchowski disagrees with that notion, saying the platform already has a large fanbase (circa 80 million), which simply needs to be reignited. "I don't look at Pandora as an underdog, I look at is as a sleeping giant," he says. Pandora constantly adds touches to make the usability more seamless and relevant, he says. A recent feature, for instance, enables users to just pick one or two songs, and Pandora will generate an entire playlist off the back of them. Users can then eliminate or add songs along the way, and an algorithm will learn from their behaviour. "When we set out to go to the next level, and we had to do something to compete, we did it by using what's always been Pandora's backbone, which is the Genome," Zuchowski further explains. The Music Genome Project is a proprietary music rating system developed by Pandora where trained musicologists rate songs on 450 different attributes – such as "aggressive drumming" or "jazz influencers" and cross-reference the results with other songs in order to make recommendations. The platform is betting on its human-meets-AI approach to provide a more curated selection of music. Zuchowski's competitive nature, however, means he never thinks a project is done, a trait he believes most disruptors have. At the core of that approach is the need to go beyond his own industry to learn things from people who are in other spaces, facing similar problems. Fashion, he believes, is going through a large amount of change and could learn from talking to peers in other industries such as music, who often face the same hurdles, but at different times in culture. His advice for the industry is to "take chances.. to throw a lot of s**t against the wall and see what sticks". No one can afford to do the same thing they did a year ago, he notes.

Other People's Podcasts
Sound Show - 7: The Music Genome Project Hasn’t Failed Yet

Other People's Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017


From the beginning, Pandora has banked on a proprietary music rating system called the Music Genome Project. It involves rating songs on hundreds of attributes, from “aggressive drumming” and “jazz influences” to “angry lyrics” and “ambiguous soundscapes.” These ratings are given by trained musicologists — people who are musicians themselves, many of whom have advanced degrees in music — and it takes about 12 to 15 minutes per song. We wanted to know: Was it worth it? === Original video: https://soundcloud.com/soundshowpodcast/7-the-music-genome-project-hasnt-failed-yet Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:57:04 GMT Available for 30 days after download

Sound Show
7: The Music Genome Project Hasn’t Failed Yet

Sound Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 22:56


From the beginning, Pandora has banked on a proprietary music rating system called the Music Genome Project. It involves rating songs on hundreds of attributes, from “aggressive drumming” and “jazz influences” to “angry lyrics” and “ambiguous soundscapes.” These ratings are given by trained musicologists — people who are musicians themselves, many of whom have advanced degrees in music — and it takes about 12 to 15 minutes per song.  We wanted to know: Was it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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IT 公论
Episode 115: 为了第四十七期 Debug 你也应该好好学英文

IT 公论

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2014 56:38


本期李如一和 Rio 推荐了美国播客 Debug 的第四十七期:「给乔布斯演示软件」,并讨论了 Walter Isaacson 记录数字革命历史的新书《The Innovators》,微软的新游戏 Project Spark,以及小说家 James Frey 的「项目」《Endgame》。 相关链接 Pandora Music Genome Project Spotify 《IT 公论》第十二期:音乐的(黑暗?)未来(之一) Debug 播客第四十七期:Demoing Software to Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson 的新书《The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution》 Bloomberg 记者 Emily Chang Ada Lovelace 日本动画《Serial Experiments Lain》 Vannevar Bush: As We May Think John Markoff: What the Dormouse Said Fred Turner: From Counterculture to Cyberculture Computer History Museum Project Spark Project Spark 的维基百科页面 Choose Your Own Adventure 关于 James Frey 的 Endgame 与 Niantic Project 的合作 Niantic Project Ingress 人物简介 李如一:字节社创始人。 Rio: Apple4us 程序员。

Rock School
Rock School - 02/23/14 (Pandora)

Rock School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2014 37:00


This week we look at Pandora Internet Radio, covering the Music Genome Project, how Pandora works, its history, and the money it pays out.

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Rock School
Rock School - 02/23/14 (Pandora)

Rock School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2014 37:00


This week we look at Pandora Internet Radio, covering the Music Genome Project, how Pandora works, its history, and the money it pays out.

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From Scratch with Jessica Harris

Tim Westergren, a former jazz musician and film composer, founded the online radio station Pandora in 2000. Tim brought together a team of musicologists to analyze and classify hundreds of thousands of songs based on some 400 attributes. This project, called the Music Genome Project, is the backbone of Pandora. Pandora works like this: a […]

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TechStuff
Pandora Radio and the Music Genome Project

TechStuff

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2010 27:15


Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical content, based on input from users and a unique analysis system called the Music Genome Project. Jonathan and Chris explain how both work in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Conversations with Mensa
The Music Genome Project

Conversations with Mensa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2010 49:54


The Music Genome Project™ is enjoyed by millions of users through Pandora® Internet Radio. In this Conversation, founder and Chief Strategy Officer Tim Westergren talks about the phenomenal scope, success and synergy of the twin projects with composer and pianist Aaron Dai.

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Pandora Radio - Tim Westergren (Chapters)
Tim Westergren-Music Genome Project

Pandora Radio - Tim Westergren (Chapters)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2008 3:27


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