Funk Radio
Come along for some fun but edifying discussions surrounding the musical styles of soul, disco and funk. Can you dig it?
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Episode 112 - Happy-Sounding Sad Songs
Today we share some mixed emotions about upbeat songs that ...
Today we share some mixed emotions about upbeat songs that have surprisingly sad lyrics.
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Episode 111 - The Best Lovemaking Song?!
Today we're joined by our friend Alex as we try ...
Today we're joined by our friend Alex as we try to agree on the best lovemaking song of all. Which of these sensual jams is best for your bedroom slams?
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Episode 110 - Jesus is Hiding in These Songs!
Today we observe a short list of songs that, for ...
Today we observe a short list of songs that, for the most part, aren't overtly religious, but do have Christian themes in the lyrics.
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Episode 109 - Songs With Sequels
Today we explore the concept of sequels in music, which ...
Today we explore the concept of sequels in music, which is not terribly common, but it's definitely a thing. Who knew?
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Episode 108 - A Gay Old Time!
Today we share a few musical artists and songs that ...
Today we share a few musical artists and songs that made a positive impact in the gay community during the 70s and early 80s, a time when being openly homosexual was generally frowned upon.
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Episode 107 - Much Ado About Album Art
Today we focus on album artwork, an essential piece of ...
Today we focus on album artwork, an essential piece of music distribution that we tend to take for granted. Has the role of album art changed over time? What are some of our favorite examples?
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Episode 106 - Your Guide to High Res Audio Players
Today we introduce a couple of portable "high resolution" music ...
Today we introduce a couple of portable "high resolution" music players on the market. MP3 is far from the best audio quality out there, but how much (or little) does that really affect our everyday listening?
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Episode 105 - Blue-Eyed Soul
Today we focus on the relatively few white artists who ...
Today we focus on the relatively few white artists who made names for themselves among the primarily Black soul and funk genres
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Episode 104 - The Defining Artists of 90s R&B
Today we turn back the clocks to an era of ...
Today we turn back the clocks to an era of music we're not as familiar with (but still appreciate) - the R&B and New Jack Swing movement that more or less defined popular music throughout the 1990s.
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Episode 103 - Sing-Along Songs!
Today we explore a few songs that we personally enjoy ...
Today we explore a few songs that we personally enjoy singing along to, and dive deeper into the reasons behind this phenomenon. Are there specific factors that determine whether we sing along to one and not another?
