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 132 - Why Do Some Singers Go Bankrupt?
Today we talk about some funk/soul singers who filed for ...
Today we talk about some funk/soul singers who filed for bankruptcy after their glory days. Sometimes it was their own fault, but interestingly there were often other factors at play.
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Episode 131 - How Has "La Di Da Di" Influenced Rap Music?
Today we introduce you to a song from the pioneer ...
Today we introduce you to a song from the pioneer days of rap music: "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. While not the most catchy song in itself, it has provided immense lyrical inspiration to rap artists for 30 years.
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Episode 130 - Songs That Reference Other Singers
Today we analyze just a couple of songs that have ...
Today we analyze just a couple of songs that have direct lyrical ties to other singers, usually in a tribute context.
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Episode 129 - Wendy's Musical Training Videos from 1989
Today we explore the catchy tunes that made flipping burgers ...
Today we explore the catchy tunes that made flipping burgers and scooping chili fun and informative for Wendy's employees-in-training in the late 80s.
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Episode 128 - Review of "Coming Home" by Leon Bridges (2015)
Today we give a thorough rundown of what to expect ...
Today we give a thorough rundown of what to expect in the debut album by Leon Bridges, a contemporary soul singer quickly rising to the mainstream.
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Episode 127 - Songs About Butts
Today we talk about butts. If you need further explanation, ...
Today we talk about butts. If you need further explanation, this isn't the podcast for you.
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Episode 126 - Review of "The Wiz" (1978)
Today we talk all about "The Wiz" (1978), a musical ...
Today we talk all about "The Wiz" (1978), a musical film adaptation of the Wizard of Oz starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, among others.
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Episode 125 - The 10 Worst Music Videos!
Today we celebrate our 125th episode with a countdown of ...
Today we celebrate our 125th episode with a countdown of 10 music videos that we hate, for songs that we legitimately like.
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Episode 123 - Music Roalties & the Happy Birthday Song
Today we have an educational discussion about how music royalties ...
Today we have an educational discussion about how music royalties work. It turns out they're a lot more complicated than we thought, since there are several people involved and places the song could be used.
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Episode 123 - How Popular Music Actually Works
Today we have a rather serious discussion about the relationship ...
Today we have a rather serious discussion about the relationship between Top 40 radio stations and the handful of major corporations that basically control which music is deemed "popular."
