Podcast appearances and mentions of stephen thompson

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes WXPN's John Morrison to discuss billy woods, Thom Yorke, PinkPantheress and more.Featured albums: • billy woods, GOLLIWOG (Stream)• Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke, Tall Tales (Stream)• PinkPantheress, Fancy That (Stream)• MIKE & Tony Seltzer, Pinball II (Stream)• mclusky, the world is still here and so are we (Stream)See our long list of records out May 9 and sample more than 40 new albums via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org/music.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: John Morrison, WXPNProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Julie Bee of Marfa Public Radio to talk through the best albums released on May 2.Featured albums:• Car Seat Headrest, 'The Scholars' (Stream)• Samantha Crain, 'Gumshoe' (Stream)• PUP, 'Who Will Look After The Dogs?' (Stream)• Jenny Hval, 'Iris Silver Mist' (Stream)• Jolie Laide, 'Creatures' (Stream)See the long list of albums out May 2 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Julie Bernal, Marfa Public RadioProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Coco Jones. Samia. Fly Anakin. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Ayana Contreras from Denver public radio stations KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discuss the best new albums they heard this week.Featured albums:• Coco Jones, 'Why Not More'• Samia, 'Bloodless'• Emma-Jean Thackray, 'Weirdo'• David Murray, 'Birdly Serenade'• Fly Anakin, '(The) Forever Dream'Check out our long list of albums out April 25 and sample more 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.To learn more about the Tiny Desk Contest artists you heard in this episode, check out Ayana Contreras' Top Shelf special on YouTube.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Ayana Contreras, KUVO Jazz & The DropProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the NFL draft, taking place Thursday through Saturday in Green Bay, Wis. Which Panthers are most likely to be selected this weekend? Is Konata Mumpfield a potential mid-round sleeper pick at wide receiver like Bub Means was a season ago? Will the 6-foot-6 Pitt captain Branson Taylor find a place on an NFL offensive line? Will Ben Sauls get the chance to prove himself as a kicker at the game's highest level? Will local product Donovan McMillon fulfill his NFL dreams? And what does this year's draft so about the overall state of Pat Narduzzi's program? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Julien Baker & Torres. Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson. TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Brian Burns of North Carolina public radio station WUNC to the show to discuss the best albums out today.Featured Albums:• Torres & Julien Baker, 'Send a Prayer My Way' (Stream)• Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson, 'What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow' (Stream)• Tunde Adebimpe, 'Thee Black Boltz' (Stream)• BEIRUT, 'A Study of Losses' (Stream)• Sarah Siskind, 'Simplify' (Stream)Check out our long list of records out April 18 and sample more than 50 new albums in our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Every once in a while Erik and Kyle have to talk about exceedingly boring episodes of Doctor Who. That time is now as our heroes look at the two scripts credited solely to Stephen Thompson, aka the guy who wrote stuff for Steven Moffat when he was too busy. Those episodes are "The Curse of the Black Spot" and "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS," two episodes that legally exist.

Wrestlemania 41 has finally arrived! Stephen Thompson, Jr. (aka "StephenSZN") returns to the Play-By-Play Analysis to discuss the biggest weekend on the WWE calendar, and all the biggest matches from Jade Cargill and Naomi to Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk to John Cena and Cody Rhodes. It all goes down in Las Vegas April 19-20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores the path of self-improvement through intentional daily habits, drawing on insights from figures like Mark Manson and Arnold Schwarzenegger. We reflect on Manson's “You're Not Special,” challenge self-gratification culture, and promote meaningful growth. From Arnold's Pump Club, we highlight conserving energy for what truly matters. We dive into visualization techniques inspired by the Blue Angels, discuss crafting personalized morning routines, and the power of mental rehearsal. We emphasize disconnecting from digital noise through physical activities and explore breathwork, mindset, and resilience with insights from Coach Divine, martial arts, and thought leaders like Stephen Thompson and Jason Wilson.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) - Improving Self Through Daily Habits(0:09:01) - Morning Routine Insights and Visualization Techniques(0:18:09) - Cultivating Resilience and Real-World Engagement(0:24:01) - Mental Toughness(0:36:03) - Respecting the Process Through Martial Arts(0:39:34) - Lessons in Courage and Resilience(0:49:32) - Celebrating Vulnerability With MenSend us a text

Bon Iver returns. Valerie June branches out. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee's 88Nine to the show for a quick run-through of the best new albums out April 11.Featured albums:• Bon Iver, 'SABLE, fABLE'• Valerie June, 'Owls, Omens, and Oracles'• Gerald Clayton, 'Ones & Twos'• Real Lies, 'We Will Annihilate Our Enemies' (out April 16)• Kills Birds, 'Crave' EPCheck out our long list of albums out April 11 and stream our New Music Friday sampler playlist of more than 70 songs at npr.org/music.Credits• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Erin Wolf, Radio Milwakee's 88Nine• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music & Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn. Momma. Newcomers Lily Seabird and duendita. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson teamed up with Zach McCormick of Minnesota Public Radio's The Current to highlight their favorite albums out April 4.Featured albums:• Craig Finn, 'Always Been'• Momma, 'Welcome to My Blue Sky'• Lily Seabird, 'Trash Mountain'• duendita, 'a strong desire to survive'• Dumb Things, 'Self Help'Check out our long list of albums out April 4 and listen to our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Zach McCormick, MPR's The CurrentProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lucy Dacus. Perfume Genius. Destroyer. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Colorado Public Radio's Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 to guide you through a huge release day.Featured albums:• Lucy Dacus, 'Forever Is A Feeling' (Stream)• Perfume Genius, 'Glory' (Stream)• Great Grandpa, 'Patience, Moonbeam' (Stream)• Destroyer, 'Dan's Boogie' (Stream)• SPELLLING, 'Portrait Of My Heart' (Stream)Check out the long list of albums out March 28 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Alisha Sweeney, Indie 102.3Producer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:14 - Detective Comics: Endgame #1 (Brian Buccellato and Roge Antonio, Ronan Cliquet) 0:11:24 - Action Comics #40 (Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder) 0:20:15 - Green Lantern Corps #40 (Van Jensen and Bernard Chang, Mirko Colak) 0:31:17 - Justice League United #10 (Jeff Lemire and Neil Edwards) 0:40:02 - Worlds' Finest #32 (Paul Levitz and Jed Dougherty) 0:49:20 - New Suicide Squad #8 (Sean Ryan and Tom Derenick, Rob Hunter, Scott Hanna) 0:57:59 - Constantine #23 (Ray Fawkes and Jeremy Haun) 1:07:12 - Klarion #6 (Ann Nocenti and Trevor McCarthy, Szymon Kudranski) 1:17:12 - Batman Eternal #45 (Snyder, Tynion, Fawkes, Higgins, Seeley and Fernando Blanco) 1:24:48 - New 52: Futures End #41 (Azzarello, Lemire, Jurgens, Giffen and Stephen Thompson, Jack Herbert) 1:34:37 - Earth 2: World's End #19 (Bennett, Johnson, Wilson, Bunn and Various) 1:42:42 - Gotham Academy #6 (Brendan Fletcher, Becky Cloonan and Karl Kerschl, Mingjue Helen Chen) 1:52:26 - Deathstroke #6 (Tony S Daniel) 2:01:47 - Secret Origins #11 (Landry Q. Walker, Ray Fawkes, Christy Marx and Scott Hepburn, Richard Isanove, Rick Burchett) 2:17:13 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

Japanese Breakfast. My Morning Jacket. Greentea Peng. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Izzi Bavis from Baltimore public radio station WTMD to run through their favorite albums out today.Featured albums:• Japanese Breakfast, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)'• Greentea Peng, 'TELL DEM IT'S SUNNY'• Tamino, 'Every Dawn's a Mountain'• My Morning Jacket, 'is'• YHWH Nailgun, '45 Pounds'Read our long list of albums out March 21 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Charley Crockett. Twin Shadow. Throwing Muses. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Matt Reilly of Austin public radio station KUTX to discuss the best new releases we heard this week.Featured albums:• Charley Crockett, 'Lonesome Drifter'• Twin Shadow, 'Georgie'• Courting, 'Lust for Life, Or: 'How To Thread The Needle • And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story'• Étienne de Crécy, 'WARM UP'• Throwing Muses, 'Moonlight Concessions'Check out our long list of albums out March 14 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Matt Reilly, KUTX• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lady Gaga. Jason Isbell. Newcomer Annie DiRusso. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Celia Gregory from Nashville public radio station WNXP to discuss these records and much more.Featured albums:• Annie DiRusso, 'Super Pedestrian' (Stream)• Jason Isbell, 'Foxes in the Snow' (Stream)• Sasami, 'Blood on the Silver Screen' (Stream)• Divorce, 'Drive To Goldenhammer' (Stream)• ASTROPICAL (Bomba Estéreo + Rawayana), 'ASTROPICAL' (Stream)Read our feature on 'ASTROPICAL' here.Check out our long list of albums out March 7 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Celia Gregory, WNXP• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As we celebrate a quarter century of music nerdom and buffoonery, we remember the songs that shaped the show and our lives, with 25 No. 1 tracks from our first 25 years (and whatever else we can manage to recall). We aren't going to ruin the fun with a tracklist — listen along as All Songs Considered host Robin Hilton and New Music Friday's Stephen Thompson try to guess each other's favorite cuts.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Animal Collective's Panda Bear. Nicolás Jaar's DARKSIDE. Newcomer Hope Tala. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson discusses these albums and more with KCRW's Travis Holcombe.Featured albums:• Panda Bear, 'Sinister Grift'• Mdou Moctar, 'Tears of Injustice'• DARKSIDE, 'Nothing'• Hope Tala, 'Hope Handwritten'• Marie Davidson, 'City of Clowns'Check out the longer list of albums out Feb. 28 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Travis Holcombe, KCRW• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Do Jeff Capel and the Panthers have a future with star guard Jaland Lowe? Or is he bound to go pro or transfer away? Could twins Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham bulk up more heading into next season to help remedy some of the Panthers' rebounding woes? And looking forward to football season, which returning players could be poised for a breakout season for Pat Narduzzi? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Sam Fender. The Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood. Jesse Welles. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson discussed these new albums and more with country star Kathy Mattea, who hosts NPR's weekly show 'Mountain Stage.'Featured albums:• Sam Fender, 'People Watching'• Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers), Exploding Trees & Airplane Scream• Jesse Welles, 'Middle'• Sunny War, 'Armageddon In A Summer Dress'• Saya Gray, 'SAYA'Check out the long list of albums out Feb. 21 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Kathy Mattea, Mountain Stage• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Does the Panthers offense move the ball more effectively without Jaland Lowe in the lineup like Saturday vs. Miami? Why aren't Amsal Delalic and Brandin Cummings receiving more playing time from coach Jeff Capel? Did Pitt really gain anything from its win over a bottom-dwelling Miami team? And is there enough meat left on the bone for the Panthers to claw their way back into the NCAA tournament conversation? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Bartees Strange. Denison Witmer. The Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Nate Chinen of Philadelphia's WRTI to discuss the best new releases out on Valentine's Day.Featured albums:• Bartees Strange, 'Horror'• Denison Witmer, 'Anything At All'• Marshall Allen, 'New Dawn'• Sullivan Fortner, 'Southern Nights'• John Patitucci, 'Spirit Fall'Check out our longer list of albums out Feb. 14 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Nate Chinen (WRTI)• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music & Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Who will coach Jeff Capel turn to for minutes after the Damian Dunn injury? And how will they supplement the core of Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and Zach Austin? Do the Panthers still have a chance to make the NCAA tournament as an at-large team amid their recent losing skid? What will they need to do in the remainder of ACC play to see March Madness? And would the program accept an NIT invitation if it falls short? Or opt instead to focus on recruiting, especially in the transfer portal?

Kendrick Lamar is celebrating his latest album, GNX, on the biggest stage in American music. But everyone wants to know if he's bringing the beef. NPR's Sidney Madden and Stephen Thompson explain. This episode was produced by Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members A handmade t-shirt celebrating Kendrick Lamar's hit song "They Not Like Us." Photo by Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharon Van Etten headlines this week's new releases, but she's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. On this episode, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Robert Moore of Kansas City public radio station 90.9 The Bridge, where Robert hosts the underground rock show Sonic Spectrum.Featured Albums: • Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, s/t • Adrian Crowley, 'Measure of Joy' • Heartworms, 'Glutton for Punishment' • Nadia Reid, 'Enter Brightness Now' • Squid, 'Cowards'Check out our long list of Feb. 7 releases and stream our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CREDITS:• Hosts: Stephen Thompson and Robert Moore (90.9 The Bridge)• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Weeknd may be the biggest release of the week, but is it the best? We run down five other albums you should hear, with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and John Morrison, host of Culture Cypher Radio on partner station WXPN.Featured albums:• Cymande, 'Renascence'• Ambrose Akinmusire, 'honey from a winter stone'• Lilly Hiatt, 'Forever'• Pink Siifu, 'BLACK'!ANTIQUE'• Damon Locks, 'List of Demands'See our long list of albums out Jan. 31 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Who deserves the most blame for the recent offensive slump? Coach Jeff Capel? Or a lack of shooting prowess from key offensive pieces like Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and Zack Austin? Why is forward Cam Corhen playing 35-plus minutes per game despite frequent struggles? And on the football side, what are reasonable expectations for coach Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers with key pieces including QB Eli Holstein and RB Desmond Reid set to return?

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Amon them: How many more wins does coach Jeff Capel's team need to secure a March Madness bid now that the Panthers have lost four in a row in ACC play? Does Papa Kante deserve more playing time over brothers Guillermo Diaz-Graham and Jorge Diaz-Graham? And should Capel deploy a guard-heavy lineup led by Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and Zack Austin more often?

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes aboard Kara Manning of New York City public radio station WFUV to discuss the best new albums hitting streaming services on Friday, Jan. 17.Featured Albums• Mac Miller, 'Balloonerism'• The Weather Station, 'Humanhood'• jasmine.4.t, 'You are the Morning'• Victoria Canal, 'Slowly, It Dawns'• Blue Lake, 'Weft'Check out our long list of albums out today and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Post-Gazette Pitt basketball insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson recap an ugly loss against Florida State, which ended with a fight as frustrations for coach Jeff Capel's team reached a breaking point amid a now three-game losing streak. When will we see consistency and discipline out of the veteran guard trio of Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn? Will Jorge Diaz-Graham be able to build on a strong performance against the Seminoles? What's wrong with the 3-point shooting? And what happened in the post-game scrape involving Cam Corhen, Brandon Cummings and others? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Panthers insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: How worried should coach Jeff Capel be about the team's March Madness chances amid its two-game ACC losing streak? Why did Capel stick with the same five players for extended periods in the loss to Louisville this past weekend? Is something wrong with Ishmael Leggett? Is it time to see more of Damian Dunn now that he's healthy? And could Zack Austin and Guillermo Diaz-Graham come off the bench?

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by KCRW's Travis Holcombe to run down their four favorite albums out today, as well as the revamped version of SZA's 'LANA' project.Featured Albums:• SZA, 'SOS Deluxe: LANA'• Franz Ferdinand, 'The Human Fear'• Ethel Cain, 'Perverts'• zzzahara, 'Spiral Your Way Out'• Moonchild Sanelly, 'Full Moon'See the long list of albums out January 10 and stream our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson react to Pitt basketball's 29-point loss Tuesday night vs. Cooper Flagg and Duke. Was the blowout representative of where coach Jeff Capel's team stands at the start of ACC play? Or were there enough positives in the form of Cam Corhen and a competitive first half that fans shouldn't panic? How much concern would we have about Ishamel Leggett, who led the upset of the Blue Devils last season but struggled Tuesday? What about the lack of aggression from guards including Jaland Lowe and some poor shooting numbers? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

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On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is Panthers standout Damian Dunn healthy enough to play Tuesday night vs. Duke? And do coach Jeff Capel, star Jaland Lowe and the squad have a chance to upset Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium? And on the football side, they ponder what transfer portal additions including Joey Zelinsky (Eastern Michigan), Andy Jean (Florida), Jayden Bonsu (Ohio State) and Blaine Spires (Utah State) could mean for coach Pat Narduzzi's program.

There's been some great music released since the last New Music Friday episode in late November. So, on this slow January release day, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and WRTI's Nate Chinen catch you up on the best albums we heard in December in between "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."Featured Albums:• ROSÉ, 'rosie'• Lauren Mayberry, 'Vicious Creature'• Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner & Peter Bernstein, 'Solid Jackson'• The Innocence Mission, 'Midwinter Swimmers' • SAULT, 'Acts of Faith'Visit npr.org/music to see the long list of albums you might have missed in December, and stream our New Music Friday playlist.CREDITS:Host: Stephen Thompson, NPR MusicGuest: Nate Chinen, WRTIProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is football coach Pat Narduzzi winning the overall transfer portal battle after retaining the likes of Eli Holstein and Kyle Louis but losing players like Sincere Edwards and Ryland Gandy? Would our opinion of the season have been any different if the Panthers had won the GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Toledo? When will the men's basketball team see guard Damian Dunn back on the court after he's missed the last month with an injury? And what is the biggest thing Jeff Capel's team needs to improve as it heads into ACC play? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 48-46 loss to Toledo in Thursday afternoon's GameAbove Sports Bowl, with Stephen reporting from Ford Field in Detroit. What led to the defeat for the Panthers? How did coach Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell affect the outcome of the contest with some of their late-game coaching decisions and play calls? How did David Lynch perform in the place of the injured Eli Holstein? What made true freshman Julian Dugger so successful in his time on the field? Did Desmond Reid put a bow on his fantastic season? And where do the Panthers go from here? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Whether you play it on loop or whether it drives you crazy, there's no question Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You," song has become a permanent fixture of the Christmas song canon. But the holiday song canon is big, and a number of other pop artists have made their own Yuletide jingles since 1994 including John Legend, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.But not even the woman who shattered records with her Eras tour has given us a holiday song that has had staying power worthy of The Canon.For 30 years Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" has dominated the holiday music charts. NPR's Stephen Thompson explains what makes it a lasting hit?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What did Jeff Capel's men's basketball team do differently during this nonconference season that has the Panthers set up so well in the NET rankings? Will that help when it comes time to seek a bid to the NCAA tournament? What should fans expect from the matchup between Pitt and Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl? What young players could we see in action that haven't gotten a chance yet? And should Damian Dunn slot back into the Panthers' starting lineup when he returns from injury or has Zack Austin earned the right to stay there? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Pitt insider Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is joined by Toledo insider Kyle Rowland of The Toledo Blade to break down all things college football ahead of Thursday's Pitt-Toledo matchup in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. The guys discuss current injuries for both teams, look ahead to possible starting lineups, and provide their picks for the game. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

It's the Best New Artist Breakdown season finale, featuring a MASTAS greatest-hits line-up, the return of sprung rhythm, grand unifying complaints about breakthrough categories, Elt Zeppelin, and how to evolve past Wolfman Jack in pop-music discovery. Do we agree with the Grammys' most recent BNA choices? Have we decided how to tackle the 2025 nominees? Should jerks win awards? Come spook the Recording Academy herd with us! Intro and outro by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli; for more information/to become a patron of the show, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES Ms. Warwick "roasts" Chance The Rapper Episode 68: "Stay" Title Bout Episode 247: Julia Michaels, "All Your Exes" MB's Top 10 Songs of 2024 at The Lost Songs Project Episode 224: Dua Lipa, "Levitating" Record Of The Year Showdown, Episode 4: 2007-2022 Do Call It A Comeback, Episode 3: The NEXT Next 15 Episode 189: Yola, "Faraway Look" NPR's Stephen Thompson on Ingrid Andress's upsetting anthem Phoebe Bridgers in The New Yorker Single 19: Favorite Discoveries on NPR's Women+ Song List

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is RB Desmond Reid's return a good sign for coach Pat Narduzzi and OC Kade Bell as NCAA transfer portal season gets into full swing? Will others including Eli Holstein and Kyle Louis stay put as well? And what are the guys' picks for the College Football Playoff this weekend? Our duo tackles those topics and more on the basketball front. Should coach Jeff Capel give Brandin Cummings a spot in the starting lineup? And how much longer will he allow Guillermo Diaz Graham to struggle?

On their weekly Pitt football podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them. Are transfers including Nate Yarnell, Nahki Johnson and Daejon Reynolds major losses for the program? Does coach Pat Narduzzi need to take more accountability for the state of his offensive line? Is there any upside to facing Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit? What's going on with backup QBs David Lynch and Ty Dieffenbach? And were Jeff Capel, Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and the men's basketball team unfairly dropped from the AP top 25 poll this week?

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 64-59 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon, with Stephen reporting from Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. How were the Panthers able to get a win in a place they hadn't won in since 2003? How did Jaland Lowe lead the Panthers with his scoring down the stretch? What defensive adjustments did coach Jeff Capel make that led to tighter second-half defense? And what does the team's resilient comeback say about it as it moves forward without starting guard Damian Dunn? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Pitt spots mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Will the ACC's relative weakness in the non-conference slate hurt Jeff Capel's men's basketball team in its bid to vindicate last season's March Madness snub? Or will wins against Ohio State and West Virginia be plenty to get them over the top at their current pace? And how is the competition between Amsal Delalic and Zach Austin shaping up after Austin's five 3-pointers and game-winning shot against the Buckeyes over the weekend? On the football side, what should we make of coach Pat Narduzzi calling his team's 7-5 record a success, especially after a five-game losing streak to finish the regular season? And what are Pitt's biggest needs as the football transfer portal opens, with CB Noah Biglow, DT Nahki Johnson and OL Terrence Moore having already entered it?

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 34-23 season-finale loss to Boston College on Saturday afternoon, with Stephen reporting from Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. It's time for a postmortem — what all went wrong in the Panthers' season-ending five-game losing streak? What areas does Pat Narduzzi need to shore up heading into next season? How did Narduzzi's postgame comments miss the mark? How can Pitt fix its offensive line depth problems that have plagued it for multiple seasons now? What will this team look like next year? And what kind of bowl game appearance should the Panthers be expecting? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Hosts Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson share stories and songs of gratitude from NPR listeners.Featured songs and artists:1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from Classic Yo-Yo2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from Still Bill3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from The Sunset Tree4. Crosby, Stills & Nash: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," from Crosby, Stills & Nash5. Louis Armstrong: "What A Wonderful World"6. John Williams: "End Credits," from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)7. Blackalicious: "Make You Feel That Way," from Blazing Arrow8. Tyler Childers: "Space and Time," from Rustin' in the Rain9. Nina Simone: "Isn't It A Pity," from Emergency Ward! (Live)10. Bob Marley & The Wailers: "Three Little Birds," from ExodusEnjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The same songs are sitting at the top of the music charts longer than ever, and that has Brittany Luse wondering, are our listening habits stuck in a doom loop? Brittany chats with NPR music editor Stephen Thompson to get to the bottom of the top of the charts. Plus, when a daughter or sister disappears how does a family move on without closure? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley to talk about their new kind of true crime podcast, She Has A Name.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith discuss all the action from UFC 307 in Salt Lake City including Alex Pereira staying perfect at 205 with another gruesome knockout, Khalil Rountree's stock rising in defeat thanks to a gutsy performance, Juliana Pena's controversial bantamweight title win, Jose Aldo getting stifled by Mario Bautista and what the sport needs to change to prevent fights like that in the future, Kevin Holland's untimely rib injury, Joaquin Buckley staking his claim in the title picture at 170 with an athletic KO of Stephen Thompson, Israel Adesanya saying Diddy tried to recruit him before the downfall, Renato Moicano's dominant win at UFC Paris and so much more! This Episode Was Recorded On 10.07.24 Support Our Sponsors eBay Motors - http://ebaymotors.com Keep your ride-or-die alive with Ebay Motors! My Bookie- https://mybookie.website/joinwithBELIEVE Use code BELIEVE to get put to a $1,000 Bonus match on first deposit and a free $10 Casino chip! Prize Picks - PrizePicks.com/believe Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BELIEVE and get $50 instantly when you play $5! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6ps Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bisping Michael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/ Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig Website https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/believe-you-me/ Anthony Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionheartasmith Anthony Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionheartasmith/ Mike's debut book "Quitters Never Win" is available wherever books are sold, click here to get a copy! https://bit.ly/2V9ZqDk Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright Brian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisright Mike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington Mike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington Mike Harrington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington

On this episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by 9th-ranked welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and women's strawweight Carla Esparza ahead of their respective fights on this Saturday's UFC 307 card in Salt Lake City. Joining first is Wonderboy, and the 20-fight UFC veteran discusses his upcoming welterweight clash with Joaquin Buckley along with how a 41-year-old like him stays sharp enough to contend against some of the best fighters in a stacked division. Then, former women's strawweight champion Carla Esparza joins the show to reflect on her career as she prepares for the final fight of her decorated career. Esparza talks about balancing motherhood and fight prep as she gets ready for a rematch with Tecia Pennington 10 years removed from their battle on The Ultimate Fighter.