Podcasts about Soundcheck

For Dallas-born folk singer-songwriter Anjimile, who grew up in a conservative Christian family with immigrant parents from Malawi, life wasn't always easy to figure out. Their journey as a young adult, trans man, while simultaneously battling addiction, resulted in the brutally honest 2020 album, Giver Taker, which the artist deemed to be full of prayers. A few years later came The King, his most defiant and intense record to date, which helped Anjimile deal with the complex emotions that stem from existing as a Black, trans person in the current political climate. And though that album felt like one filled with curses, the latest addition to their discography, titled You're Free to Go, appears to be “an album of blooming.” As Anjimile puts it, “a lot of the themes are related to transformation and/or growing pains… a blooming spring is a beautiful thing but it's also a disruption to the status quo.”  As his voice deepened and grew in confidence, Anjimile discovered “a newfound level of comfort”, both in singing and composing his music. And though he appeared on Soundcheck before, he returns with a new sonic palette and stories, encapsulating moments of acceptance and eagerness to let love in.  (- Sırma Munyar) Set list: 1. Rust and Wire 2. The Store 3. Waits For Me Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what exactly “Summerween” is, Rod Stewart’s medical episode during his show, and Bob’s new favorite band, Angine de Poitrine will be performing at The Salt Shed.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Merlin the duck, the Mexican World Cup team’s unofficial mascot, a kitten that was rescued in Gary, Indiana, and Mary asks “what’s with” the lack of car manuals.

Jeden Freitag stellen vier Popmusikjournalistinnen und -journalisten ab 21 Uhr ihre Alben der Woche im "Soundcheck" auf radioeins vor. Andreas Müller diskutiert diesmal mit seinen Gästen Nadine Lange (Tagesspiegel), Joachim Hentschel (freier Kulturjournalist) und Andreas Borcholte (DER SPIEGEL) über diese Neuveröffentlichungen: "Einmal mehr mit dir gegen die Furcht" von Klez.e, "Castle Park" von Graham Coxon, "Sweating Someone Elses’s Fever" von Hard-Fi und "Fragile World" von The Veils.

That's what Trish gets for waking up in Vegas... Tana went missing amidst a medical emergency before their Las Vegas live show, and it was nearly a disaster. Plus, we're jealous of everyone who cruised with JoJo Siwa on the high seas. And Ned Fulmer continues his humiliation ritual by trying stand up comedy, while Jeffree Star reignites his feud with frenemy Kat Von D.

On this episode of Soundcheck, revisit a special live performance and interview from our archives, recorded in 2019. Multi-instrumentalist, composer, host of the podcast Aria Code, and MacArthur Fellow Rhiannon Giddens collaborated with Italian pianist and percussionist, Francesco Turrisi on there is no Other: twelve songs that explore the connections between European, Arabic, African-American, and Mediterranean sounds with an opposition to "othering" and “a celebration of the spread of ideas, connectivity, and shared experience” (Nonesuch Records). The duo's artistic cross-pollinations and discoveries draw from Italy, Ireland, Iran, Africa, and Brazil, among other places, and reflect the history of the movement of both people and instruments (with particular attention paid to both the trans-Saharan and the trans-Atlantic slave trade). Giddens and Turrisi have mentioned in interviews that audiences probably won't be thinking about how cultures meet, collide, and create new forms. But perhaps as the players weave their magic, the result might also be that the music will start deep and productive conversations about migrations. Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi, along with bassist Jason Sypher, join us in-studio to perform some of these songs. – Caryn Havlik Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the best tasting burger chain, and Simon Cowell’s personal rules on cellphones and social media.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a partnership between Papa Johns and Toy Story 5, people’s concert seat rituals, and the term “sequel” might become obsolete.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories about drive-in theaters and LA having the worst threat of mosquitoes.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Bob’s sailing saga and the return of the original McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie.

すいません、試着お願いしてもいいですか?Excuse me, could I try this on?⭐️Wrong intonation on 試着 leaves native speakers confused (my student's experience). ➡️So get the pitch right, then this won't happen!

すいません、試着お願いしてもいいですか?Excuse me, could I try this on?⭐️Wrong intonation on 試着 leaves native speakers confused (my student's experience). ➡️So get the pitch right, then this won't happen!

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the list of things Indiana needs to complete before the Bears can move to Hammond, Percy Jackson becomes the most looked up book franchise, and Mary asks “what’s with” people dumping their belongings in parks.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the recommended temperature to set your home to, new Sesame Street episodes on Netflix, and Zavion Thomas’ potential leak of the Bears rivalry uniforms.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Zac Efron’s all hemp house, a follow-up to the 2010 movie, The Social Network, and Leigh-Allyn Baker’s bizarre airplane cooling method.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including heating up fish in the workplace, the trailer for the upcoming season of The Bear, and Tom Brady endorses a new, interestingly-named coconut water.

Imagine the tropical grooves of Colombia and Mexico in an avant-garde setting. That's the ethos of Ruido Tovar; the new collaborative project between Eblis Alvarez of Meridian Brothers and Camilo Lara of the Mexican Institute of Sound.  Before releasing their debut self-titled record together, both Alvarez and Lara were known to experiment with electronics, fusing modern sounds with music styles that are typically considered traditional. Alvarez put a spin on cumbia and salsa with his band Meridian Brothers, while Lara pushed the electronica movement in Mexico forward with his project, the Mexican Institute of Sound.  Coming together as Ruido Tovar, the duo joins the Soundcheck host, John Schaefer, with their pocket-sized effects pedals and compact synthesizers to perform some new songs from their new record and discuss their journey in music thus far.  (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. El Campeon 2. Concorde 3. Ritmo Babilonia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

International cooperation, digital skills and real-life learning define the European eTwinning platform, which has been part of Slovak schools for more than 20 years. To we explore how Europe's largest online community of schools connects teachers and students across borders through projects that develop key competences for life in the 21st century we speak with Katarína Hrbáňová, coordinator of eTwinning Slovakia, the National Support Organisation based at the University of Žilina, and Ivana Bršťáková, an English teacher at Business Academy Dudova in Bratislava, who presents her award-winning project Eco-Heritage: Cultures United for Nature. The project won third place in the Slovak National eTwinning Competition 2025 in the secondary school category and brought together students from Slovakia, Spain and Turkey to explore cultural heritage, environmental protection and eco-tourism. As always, the programme includes a new edition of our language corner, Slovak Sound Check.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a girl who turned $1,800 into confetti, the movie, Backrooms is close to reaching $200 million globally, and Mary’s skunk saga.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at today’s Cubs game and Mary asks, “what's with” teenagers wearing socks with Birkenstock clogs?

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Cape Fear miniseries coming to Apple TV, sourdough bread made from the gut yeast of a frozen mummy, and an American survey on cheese consumption and enthusiasm.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Paul McCartney’s post-show ritual, Amazon Prime Day, and the best supermarket products of the year.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including oral allergy syndrome, the new McDonald’s World Cup meals for both kids and adults, and Illinois announces its official state bee.

Parenting counsellor Martina Vagačová says that walking to school independently helps children build self-confidence, responsibility and social skills. Yet many parents are hesitant because they do not see public spaces and traffic as safe enough for children. The Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB) is searching for solutions through its Mesto pre deti (City for Children) project. By combining urban planning, traffic solutions and community participation, the initiative aims to improve areas around schools and encourage walking and cycling instead of relying on cars. Today, MIB urbanist Sandra Štasselová and architect Marianna Páleníková explain why safe streets, accessible public spaces, greenery and active mobility are essential for a healthy and functional city — not only for children, but for everyone. In playful Children's Day episode of Slovak Sound Check, we learn useful vocabulary connected to playground activities while keeping things fun, and beginner-friendly.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the death of jazz guitarist and cast member from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Joe Negri, favorite teams playing in the World Cup, and the return of The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the restaurant Smyth being named one the 50 best restaurants in North America, Northwestern University’s new football stadium to also be used for a high school game, and Mary asks, “what’s with” multi-step job interviews?

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including restaurants that allow their customers to pay what they want, the newest “pickle moment,” and Bob’s summer reading plans.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an even newer pickle moment, Angine de Poitrine heading to Riot Fest, and a bag of soggy tortilla chips.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the death of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, updates on the Kennedy Expressway, and a new documentary on The Allman Brothers.

Emma Hospelhorn is known as a flutist when she goes by her full name, especially as a member of Chicago's Ensemble Dal Niente; the acclaimed collective that brings experimental chamber music to the masses. But when she steps into the universe of her solo project, Em Spel, she writes and sings surreal, beguiling songs that fall somewhere in between dream pop, art rock, and folk music.  The multi-instrumentalist has a new album out, titled Bird or Snake, in which she occasionally breaches the constraints of tonality and uses layering techniques to texturize the organic elements that define her sound. The pandemic carved out enough space in Hospelhorn's busy schedule for the creation of new Em Spel songs, some of which she performs live with her band for this episode of Soundcheck. (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. The Poet 2.Sea Wall 3.Geographic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a Kane County Cougars bus fire, the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Collin subbing in for Mary for What’s With.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Earth, Wind, & Fire documentary coming to HBO, Survivor, and more Heat 2 updates.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Domino’s planning a promotion offering $1 million in free pizza if the US National Team gets a red card in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and production of Schlitz, “the beer that made Milwaukee famous,” coming to an end after 177 years.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-485 Overview: Teenagers are at higher susceptibility for hearing loss and often engage in behaviors that greatly increase their risk of permanent damage. In this episode, we look at current prevalence data and the pathophysiology of adolescent hearing loss, providing practical, office-ready prevention strategies to identify at-risk teens and intervene early. Episode resource links: Reijers SNH, Vroegop JL, Paping DE, Pronk M, Goedegebure A, Kremer B, van der Schroeff MP. Longitudinal Insights into Sensorineural and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Adolescents Aged 13-18 Years. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Dec;173(6):1385-1392. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70042. Epub 2025 Oct 14 Byeon H. Associations between adolescents' earphone usage in noisy environments, hearing loss, and self-reported hearing problems in a nationally representative sample of South Korean middle and high school students. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 22;100(3):e24056. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024056. Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Ryan Bingham may be known as the character, Walker, on the hit neo-Western television series Yellowstone by many; but he's also built a fandom around his rich Americana discography, spanning seven studio albums in 19 years. Earning an Oscar and a Grammy for “The Weary Kind”, the theme song for the film Crazy Heart co-written with T Bone Burnett, jumpstarted Bingham's music career back in 2010. Since then, he's been composing, recording, and performing his heartfelt songs that sound like they belong in a different time from decades past.  Playing slide guitar and singing raspy melodies with ease, Bingham embodies the persona of an artist who appreciates the melting pot of Texas – so much so that he recently starred in a short film called Love Letter to Texas, written and directed by Jeff Nichols. And though Bingham may not be a troubadour, he certainly performs like one, both in the studio and on stage. His latest album, titled They Call Us the Lucky Ones and recorded with the Dallas-based collective The Texas Gentlemen, is a testament to his willingness to welcome spontaneity, recounting his stories in the moment as they come. You can feel the same spirit on this episode of Soundcheck, as Bingham performs some of his new songs solo at our Manhattan studios. (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. Let the Big Dog Eat 2. Relevance 3. Blue Skies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-485 Overview: Teenagers are at higher susceptibility for hearing loss and often engage in behaviors that greatly increase their risk of permanent damage. In this episode, we look at current prevalence data and the pathophysiology of adolescent hearing loss, providing practical, office-ready prevention strategies to identify at-risk teens and intervene early. Episode resource links: Reijers SNH, Vroegop JL, Paping DE, Pronk M, Goedegebure A, Kremer B, van der Schroeff MP. Longitudinal Insights into Sensorineural and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Adolescents Aged 13-18 Years. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Dec;173(6):1385-1392. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70042. Epub 2025 Oct 14 Byeon H. Associations between adolescents' earphone usage in noisy environments, hearing loss, and self-reported hearing problems in a nationally representative sample of South Korean middle and high school students. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jan 22;100(3):e24056. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024056. Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Trade unions in Slovakia have a long and complicated history — from their roots in the 19th century, through their controversial role during communism, to today's efforts to modernise and attract younger workers. Today, we speak with Monika Uhlerová, President of the Confederation of Trade Unions of the Slovak Republic, about collective bargaining, workplace rights, declining union membership, and why trade unions still matter in Slovakia's modern economy. In the latest episode of Slovak Sound Check, Veronika and Lubna explore the lively market scene while picking up practical Slovak along the way.

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including such subjects as James Bond, a zoo trade, and… thongs? Don’t miss this lively discussion.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a rousing commencement speech by Harrison Ford that has gone viral and a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show planned for this summer’s World Cup final.

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 24 - Big 4 of 1980's Hair Bands wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and Craig.  Choose 4 out of these 6: Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt or Whitesnake. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new Godfather novel, Connie, scheduled for release in the fall of 2027.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Tin Can landline phone for kids that has been previously featured on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, pop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, praising efforts to find new homes for beagles […]

Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas is considered a living legend among her peers. But when it's just her and her favorite musical instruments, like the piano, the accordion, or the Venezuelan cuatro guitar, her artistry is just as raw, honest, and vulnerable as it was in her early days in music.  On her new record, Norteña, Venegas acknowledges the fact that none of us are as innocent as we used to be. Missing that pre-internet naïveté and going back to her roots played a big part in her writing process. Still, she's not one to live in the past. As she puts it: “You have to let go of things… Even the things you think are really the best moments of your life are not going to be, because then you're going to keep on going, and you're going to find other best things in your life.” This art of being at peace with present time is most apparent on this edition of Soundcheck, where she performs two singles from her new album, as well as a beloved song from two decades ago. In the studio, Venegas is known to fuse pop, rock, and regional Mexican music with well-thought-out and expansive arrangements. But here, she picks up a different instrument for each song, singing and playing organically, as she injects her momentary emotions into every note. (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. La Línea  2. Tiempos Dorados 3. Oleada 

A recent nationwide survey by the Office of the Commissioner for Children, conducted in cooperation with Trnava University and involving more than 10,200 young people aged 16–17, found that up to 75% of Slovak youth are considering leaving Slovakia after high school. The findings, which also drew reaction from Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during the Parliament of Children and Youth, explore how young people perceive Slovakia, their future, and the society they are growing up in. The data will serve as a foundation for creating a “Vision for Slovakia Through the Eyes of Young People.” We discussed the survey's findings with Commissioner for Children Jozef Mikloško and psychologist Mária Dědová from Trnava University. Beyond the survey findings, we also spoke with youth shadow ministers for social affairs, foreign affairs, education, and culture about their own ideas and priorities within their respective policy areas. The latest episode of Slovak Sound Check, we celebrate one year of learning Slovak together by exploring birthday vocabulary.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the growing popularity of padel tennis.

This week on the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, we dive into some of the weirdest video game peripherals ever created! From the legendary Power Glove and the chaotic Sega Activator to the bizarre Atari Mindlink and even the Nintendo Game Boy sewing machine, gaming companies were willing to try ANYTHING in the 80s and 90s.We also put our retro ears to the test during Sound Check as David quizzes us on Game Boy select screen music!This episode also features:

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Morgan Nagler writes new songs every day, whether she's in a room with the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and HAIM, or by herself playing an acoustic guitar in her bedroom. When she's collaborating with other artists, there's a lot of thought put into what each song is supposed to be about. But in private, Nagler refers to her tried and true “puke method”, eager to see what emerges, unfiltered.  Then perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that her debut album, which was born after a series of side projects, carries an intimate, conversational tone. Despite the layered electric guitar textures and thoroughly arranged instrumentals, Nagler sings as though she's right there, sitting next to you. In her co-write sessions with other artists, she “shows up and there's nothing, but by the end of the day, you've got a song with a nice demo recorded. And then, you can just wipe your hands of it.” Such is the privilege of a songwriter stepping into another artist's universe. In her own universe though, Nagler assesses all her heartbreaks and existential crises, summing it all up with an appropriate album title: I've Got Nothing to Lose, and I'm Losing It In the making of her album, Nagler had “the time of her life”, having so many of her collaborators show up for her passion project. But for this edition of Soundcheck, she's accompanied by nothing but her own guitar, putting her story in front and center. (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. Cradle the Pain 2. Hurt 3. Heartbreak City