On episode 99, Charles talks to Tim Chapman of Advancing American Freedom about the role of a think tank in contemporary politics. Are we still in an era where ideas matter? How much will be up for grabs when Trump leaves the scene? How do advocacy organizations avoid being captured by political parties? Are young people really lost to the bad actors of the ... Show More
Dec 8
Episode 97: Cardboard Juice — with Luther Ray Abel
On episode 97, Charles talks to Luther Ray Abel about the Best and Worst of many things: American cars, American holidays, American fast food chains, American restaurant chains, Beatles albums, American states, Christmas songs, rollercoasters, alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drin ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2025
Episode 96: Atomic Swizzles and Cold War Spies — with Shawnna Morris
On episode 96, Charles briefly praises a tiki bar in Grand Rapids, MI, and then talks to Shawnna Morris about her fascinating new book, The Cambridge Spy Ring: The Treachery of the Five Who Got Away. Among the topics they discussed were: Who were the Cambridge Spies? Why were the ... Show More
41m 51s
Sep 2024
Bell Biv DeVoe's "Poison" with Tank
Live from Las Vegas, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Tank to discuss one of the top party jams of the 1990s: “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe. On this special episode, they discuss how three former members of New Edition too ... Show More
57m 48s
Oct 2024
New Orleans Rhythm Kings - 1922-1923
Influential band of white jazz musicians - many from New Orleans - active in Chicago in the early 1920's - Paul Mares (c), George Brunies (tbn), Leon Rappolo (clt), Jack Pettis (ts), Mel Stitzel and Elmer Schoebel (p), Lew Black (bjo), Steve Brown (sb), Frank Snyder and Ben Polla ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
This Moment in Music History for 02-07-2025
On February 7th, 1964, The Beatles arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, marking the beginning of the British Invasion in music history. Thousands of screaming fans greeted the four lads from Liverpool as they stepped off the plane, eager to catch a g ... Show More
1m 47s
Mar 2024
Amy Coddington, "How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop: Radio, Rap, and Race" (U California Press, 2023)
How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop: Radio, Rap, and Race (U California Press, 2023) examines the programming practices at commercial radio stations in the 1980s and early 1990s to uncover how the radio industry facilitated hip hop's introduction into the musical mainstream. Constructed p ... Show More
51m 43s
Jun 2023
Pop Stars of the Second World War
In this episode, James Holland talks to legendary music journalist, David Hepworth about the popular songs and singers of the wartime years, and particularly those recorded at the world’s most famous recording studio, Abbey Road. From Al Bowlly and Noel Coward, to Gracie Fields, ... Show More
48m 22s
Feb 2025
This Moment in Music History for 02-28-2025
On February 28th, 1983, one of the most iconic albums in music history was released: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." This groundbreaking album revolutionized the music industry and solidified Jackson's status as the "King of Pop."<br /><br />Produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, ... Show More
1m 51s