Our season-long analysis of Tyler, The Creator's IGOR continues with "NEW MAGIC WAND" - a song Tyler described as his favorite song he's ever made. We unpack everything from its unlikely sample source to the historical associations of its main musical interval.
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Charlotte Dow joins to discuss the second half of Book 1 in the series! Highlights include the revelation that this book is just a Scooby Doo episode, talks of how "Giggle Juice" is the wizard word for alcohol, a dive into Malfoy's awful bullying, and more! If you enjoy the show, ... Show More
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Ep. 24 - Order of the Phoenix Ch. 1-3 w/ Eric Schneider
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Ep. 25 - Order of the Phoenix Ch. 4-8 w/ Eric Schneider
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The Sound of Apple: Tritones, Chords & Origins
Over the last few decades, Apple has produced some of the most recognizable sounds ever made. In this episode, the Apple design team pulls back the curtain on their sound design philosophy and process, from the evolution of the classic “Tritone” alert, to the surprising origins o ... Show More
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Conversations with Tyler 2024 Retrospective
Donate to Conversations with Tyler Give Crypto Other Ways to Give On this special year-in-review episode, Tyler and producer Jeff Holmes look back on the past year in the show and more, including covering the most popular and underrated episodes, fielding listener questions, revi ... Show More
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The Notorious PhD: Dr. Todd Boyd
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