Music and Movies
I discovered podcasts very early. Great for listening to on walks, drives or even doing the chores. Here’s one’s I’ve historically enjoyed or am currently listening too. Just a subset.
Search for these in your favourite podcast software. On Android I use the paid version of BeyondPod.
You Must Remember This
“This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. It’s the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth (founder of Cinematical.com, former film critic for LA Weekly), who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode”
The Manson series is particularly good. But so is all her stuff.
https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/
Disgraceland
“Disgraceland is a podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Thirty-ish minute episodes that trace the most insane criminal stories surrounding our most interesting and infamous pop stars.”
https://www.disgracelandpod.com/
27 Club
Stories about musical icons who died at the age of 27. This first season is on the life and times of Jimi Hendrix
https://27clubpod.com/
Strong Songs
“Music: it’s good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.”
This is just wonderful, if you like a deeper look at specific songs and why they ‘work’.
He not only explains how the (drums, vocals, guitar, french horn, harmonies, piano, drums…) do their bit, he plays that bit for you. Then he’ll layer in the other elements- yes, playing them all – to show you how the song is built up.
Kiss From a Rose, Like A Prayer, God Only Know, Stairway to Heaven…
http://strongsongspodcast.com/