For 50 years, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been a global phenomenon, endlessly photographed, televised and commercialized. They began as an experiment and became America’s sweethearts, a very Texas hybrid of pageant beauty, good-girl etiquette, and come-hither slink. But what’s always been missing from their story is the voices of the cheerleaders th ... Show More
Apr 2025
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05
In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit t ... Show More
38m 5s
Jul 15
Los Narcocorridos - Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
Narcocorridos are narrative songs that paint vivid pictures of drug trafficking, organized crime, and the lives of real or fictional figures in the narcotics world. In this episode, we discuss where this genre fits within regional Mexican music, the ethical concerns it raises, an ... Show More
26m 10s
Nov 2024
Atlas Obscura Presents Sound Influence: Los Rivera Destino and Jaquira Díaz
This week and next, we’re presenting Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico. The Río Piedras-based comedy band Los Rivera Destino talk about their musical childhoods, how making a music video in Bayamón changed their lives and careers forever, and the extremely unlikely ... Show More
26m 13s
Oct 2023
Cien Complejos Sin Sentido
Íñigo Quintero, a 22-year-old musician from A Coruña, Spain, has emerged as a significant figure in the indie-pop scene, celebrated for his authentic and emotive music which challenges the mainstream urban music narrative. His song 'Si No Estás' became a sensation in Spain and gl ... Show More
6m 19s
Sep 2024
Mexican pop is bigger than you think
Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from roma ... Show More
44m 36s
Dec 2023
The Year of Concerts and Being Outside
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to run down this year in concerts, from the Renaissance alien to the perils of standing room only. They get into the value of concert films, how internet standom translates to venue fandom and why pop sta ... Show More
43m 36s
Nov 2024
Cosas Que No Sabías Que Eran Mexicanas Parte 2 - Things You Didn’t Know Were Mexican Part 2
We’re back with more surprising facts about things you probably didn’t know came from Mexico! In this episode, discover how ancient indigenous groups used popcorn long before it became a movie-time snack, learn about the rich history behind vanilla’s cultivation, and find out why ... Show More
21m 46s