Funk Radio
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Episode 152 - Review of "Still Waters" by Breakbot (2016)
Today we share some very mixed feelings on Breakbot's sophomore ...
Today we share some very mixed feelings on Breakbot's sophomore album, "Still Waters" which was released on February 5.
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Episode 151 - Review of "Changes" by Charles Bradley (2016)
Today we give our impressions of the recent album release ...
Today we give our impressions of the recent album release by soul revivalist Charles Bradley.
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Episode 150 - The College Radio Reunion Special!
Today we're celebrating 150 episodes by bringing together all four ...
Today we're celebrating 150 episodes by bringing together all four DJs from Funk Radio's original college radio show. Get ready for plenty of laughs as we recall the good times and bad times from those formative years.
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Episode 149 - Why are Compilation Albums a Thing?
Today we explore the many variations of compilation albums that ...
Today we explore the many variations of compilation albums that are out there, and offer some explanations as to their purpose alongside studio albums.
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Episode 148 - Is Shuffling Your Songs Actually Random?
Today we bring up a couple of conspiracy theories about ...
Today we bring up a couple of conspiracy theories about the "shuffle" feature of iTunes and Spotify. Are they favoring the music that maximizes their profits, or is it based solely on our listening patterns? Also, can our subjective perception of randomness differ from something that is truly random?
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Episode 147 - The Role of Songs in Movie Trailers
Today we ask many questions about the purpose that a ...
Today we ask many questions about the purpose that a song plays in movie trailer. Does it actually help sell the film? Why might it not be featured in the film itself?
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Episode 146 - "Musical Compatibility" in Relationships
Today we examine what it means to be "musically compatible" ...
Today we examine what it means to be "musically compatible" with your partner. Are musical tastes enough to make or break your attraction?
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Episode 145 - Campaign Songs are Often Used Illegally
Today we take a brief look at how political campaigns ...
Today we take a brief look at how political campaigns usually play songs without the permission of the respective artists, which frequently leads to issues.
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Episode 144 - Bastardizing Song Lyrics for TV Commercials
Today we return to the land of television, this time ...
Today we return to the land of television, this time for an in-depth exploration of advertisers modifying song lyrics to sell their products.
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Episode 143 - Shaquille O'Neal's Rap Career
Today we share a good laugh over Shaq's short-lived rap ...
Today we share a good laugh over Shaq's short-lived rap career from 1993 to 2001.
