Funk Radio

Episode 42 - The Highway Hi-Fi

Today we look back at Chrysler's in-car phonograph, an ill-fated ...

Today we look back at Chrysler's in-car phonograph, an ill-fated concept introduced in 1956.

Episode 41 - Beatlemania! Part 3

Today we conclude our long and winding road of notable ...

Today we conclude our long and winding road of notable Beatles covers as performed by funk/soul artists.

Episode 40 - Maintain Your Slothful Behavior

Today we take a quick look at Edinburgh Zoo, where ...

Today we take a quick look at Edinburgh Zoo, where Marvin Gaye's music encourages pandas to make baby pandas.

Episode 39 - Beatlemania! Part 2

Today we come together for a second helping of funk/soul ...

Today we come together for a second helping of funk/soul Beatles covers.

Episode 38 - The Story of Ike and Tina Turner

Today we summarize the personal life of the soul/rock duo ...

Today we summarize the personal life of the soul/rock duo Ike and Tina Turner, a married couple with their fair share of issues.

Episode 37 - Beatlemania! Part 1

Today we begin a magical mystery tour of funk/soul renditions ...

Today we begin a magical mystery tour of funk/soul renditions of classic Beatles hits.

Episode 36 - Known as the Pimpmobile

Today we touch on funk/soul music used in Blaxploitation, a ...

Today we touch on funk/soul music used in Blaxploitation, a controversial sub-genre of film in the 1970s.

Episode 35 - Made With Love and Precision

Today we give some impressions on collecting vinyl records.

Episode 34 - How Chubby is Your Checker

Today we discuss the recent lawsuit between music legend Chubby ...

Today we discuss the recent lawsuit between music legend Chubby Checker and a mobile app that estimates the size of your manhood.

Episode 33 - The Ghetto of Your Mind

Today we highlight some soul songs that give us insight ...

Today we highlight some soul songs that give us insight on the unfortunate living conditions in inner-city ghettos.