SONG EXPLODER
"Episode 35: Toro Y Moi"
Solicit:
Over the past five years, Chaz Bundick, aka Toro y Moi, has made music that’s spanned a range of genres and styles. On his newest album, What For?, he shifted styles again. In this episode, Chaz explains why. He breaks down the song “Half Dome,” named after a landmark in Yosemite National Park, and how he made it using a $20 bass and hidden vocals.
"Episode 35: Toro Y Moi"
Solicit:
Over the past five years, Chaz Bundick, aka Toro y Moi, has made music that’s spanned a range of genres and styles. On his newest album, What For?, he shifted styles again. In this episode, Chaz explains why. He breaks down the song “Half Dome,” named after a landmark in Yosemite National Park, and how he made it using a $20 bass and hidden vocals.
My Rating:
3 out of 4 Burritos
ALLUSIONIST
"Crosswords"
Solicit:
Cryptic crosswords: delightful brain exercise, or the infernal taunting of the incomprehensible? Either way, crossword setter John Feetenby explains how they're made and how to solve them. He reveals how he composes clues (even one for 'Zaltzman'), why crosswords reign supreme over sudoku, and why 'jacuzzi' is rarely the answer.
My Rating:
3 out of 4 Burritos
THE TREATMENT
"Peter Bogdanovich: She's Funny That Way"
Solicit:
From Paper Moon to The Last Picture Show, women have consistently had significant representation in Peter Bogdanovich's films. The veteran film director shares the humorous development of his recent film, She's Funny That Way, and explores his draw towards female-centric filmmaking.
My Rating:
2 out of 4 Burritos
THE FLOPHOUSE
"Episode #186 – Guardian of the Highlands"
Solicit;
No show notes this week.
My Rating:
4 out of 4 Burritos
JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN
"Episode 225: Go Set a Tip Jar"
Solicit:
Two friends co-host a literary reading series as a labor of love. Should they begin to seek donations? This week we say au revoir, till next time to our wonderful Summer Bailiff Monte Belmonte! Thank you for everything, Monte!
My Rating:
4 out of 4 Burritos
99 PERCENT INVISIBLE
"Episode 188: Fountain Drinks"
Solicit:
On April 21st, 1859, an incredible thing happened in London and thousands of people came out to celebrate it. Women wore their finest clothing. Men were in suits and top hats, and children clamored to get a glimpse…of the very first public drinking fountain.
My Rating:
3 out of 4 Burritos
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