Best Jason Herbert Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 172: The Making, Meaning, and Myths of Mount Rushmore 1:05:14

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This week author Matthew Davis drops in to talk about the complex history and significance of Mount Rushmore, including its ties to the Lakota people, the role of Gutzon Borglum, and the evolving meaning of the monument in contemporary society. We also dig in on the misconceptions surrounding Rushmore, the importance of indigenous perspectives, and…

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Doing History through Movies: Interview with Dr. Jason Herbert 48:25

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Like many of you, I first fell in love with history through the movies. Dr. Jason Herbert hosted a podcast called Historians at the Movies, now retitled Reckoning with Jason Herbert, that focuses on films depicting the past and what historians think about them. We have a delightful conversation about some of our favorite history movies, what makes …

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Mahomes ACL tear ends Chiefs era, Sherrone Moore Saga unfolds, Philip Rivers returns | 12.15 58:35

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Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kale…

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Past Lives: Nanaya'ila'i and the Bleeding Edge of the Assyrian Empire 24:21

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Check out a scripted episode of Patrick's new show, Past Lives! Nearly 2,700 years ago, a woman and her daughter were ripped away from their homes in what is now Iran by the soldiers of the Assyrian Empire. Nanaya'ila'i was one of thousands upon thousands of people to experience the violence that accompanied conquest, but she's one of the very few …

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Muralie Coryell is Making a Scene 1:14:46

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Murali Coryell Murali Coryell’s story is one of deep roots, hard-earned growth, and a lifelong connection to music that runs far deeper than a famous last name. His journey started before he could walk. He was held as a baby by Jimi Hendrix, lived with Carlos Santana, and grew up around dinner tables shared…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Katy Dann 39:45

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Katy Dann Katy Dann is a Welsh singer and songwriter who writes and sings straight from the heart. Her music blends rock, pop, and soul into a sound that feels powerful, honest, and deeply human. There’s emotion in every line she sings, but it’s balanced with strength, confidence, and a sense of …

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Robert Top Thomas is Making a Scene 59:42

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Making a Scene Presents an interview with Robert Top Thomas Robert “Top” Thomas comes straight out of the Florida backroads, where the air is thick, the nights are loud, and the blues still mean something. He’s a swamp blues musician in the truest sense, pulling his sound from muddy rhythms, raw guitar tones, and stories that feel lived in, not wri…

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Ace Studio 2.0 Artist Edition: The Deep-Dive Review Every Indie Musician Needs 12:41

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Making a Scene Presents Ace Studio 2.0 Artist Edition: The Deep-Dive Review Every Indie Musician Needs The walls of the old music industry are falling, and indie artists are finally getting the tools they deserve. For years, only big studios and big budgets had access to high-end vocal production, full instrument libraries, and teams of session sin…

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Decentralized Touring & Ticketing: Taking Control of Live Revenue 11:17

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Making a Scene Presents - Decentralized Touring & Ticketing: Taking Control of Live Revenue If you’re an independent artist, you already know the truth. Touring is the lifeline. It’s the one place where you can still earn real money, meet real fans, and feel like you have a shot at building something that actually belongs to you. But the moment you…

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Alexandra Stapleton on Diddy's rise and fall; Breaking down Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" | 12.12 54:24

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Bomani Jones is joined by Alexandra Stapleton, director of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." First, they discuss 50 Cent's involvement in the documentary and how he helped bring this story to life. Later, they break down the rise of Diddy and Bad Boy Records and how that helped to mold the "Diddy" persona. Finally, Bomani reacts to the possibility that …

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Episode 171: Sahara: The Franchise That Wasn’t 1:14:30

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Sahara had everything going for it: a big cast led by ultra hot actors Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, a devoted fan base of author Clive Cussler’s novels, and a big budget courtesy of Disney. And then it came out and flopped. But that doesn’t mean it’s still not fun and it doesn’t mean that we can’t have real conversations about history. In…

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How to Use AI Art to Build a Visual Brand Fans Remember 12:08

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Making a Scene Presents - How to Use AI Art to Build a Visual Brand Fans Remember How indie artists can use Midjourney, Ideogram, and Leonardo.ai to create a powerful, consistent visual world When people talk about branding in the music industry, it usually sounds like something only major labels can afford. Big agencies. Big budgets. Big teams dec…

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The Economic Life of Megakles, Farmer of Classical Athens 35:40

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We've talked about how rich classical Athens was, but what did that mean for an average person living at the time? In this episode, we follow the life of a composite character, an Athenian citizen farmer named Megakles, to see how the economic developments of the classical age shaped daily life in Athens. Patrick launched a brand-new history show o…

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The American Music Fairness Act: What It Really Means for Indie Artists in a World Where Radio Isn’t King Anymore 11:43

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Making a Scene Presents - The American Music Fairness Act: What It Really Means for Indie Artists in a World Where Radio Isn’t King Anymore For years the music business has danced around the same old question. Who gets paid when radio spins a song? If you think the artist gets a piece of that pie, you’re giving the system more credit than it deserv…

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Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10 54:57

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Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the College Football Playoff committee and the mistakes they have made along the way. Later, they break down Notre Dame's decision to skip a bowl game and whether or not they will attempt to disrupt college football's postseason structure. Finally, they react to Lane Kiffin sen…

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Danny Parkins on Jalen Hurts & Eagles loses to Chargers, Shedeur Sanders' insanity, Philip Rivers' return | 12.09 54:47

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Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "First Things First". They start the show by reacting to the Eagles overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and discuss why Jalen Hurts is the most confusing quarterback in the NFL. Later, they discuss Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns' starting quarterback for the rest of the season and consi…

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Chiefs' season over, College Football Playoff disaster, Diddy documentary reaction | 12.08 1:00:36

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Houston Texans in a topsy-turvy AFC. Later, he reacts to Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff and explains why the whole system was broken from the start. Finally, he breaks down Shedeur Sanders' best performance of the season and discusses the inc…

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Episode 170: The Founder of the American West You've Never Heard Of 1:29:04

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This week Max Perry Mueller drops in to talk about Wakara, a Ute man who shaped the modern American West. We also talk about the complexities of Native American identity, the impact of Manifest Destiny, and the ethical considerations in writing Native history. Max also highlights the importance of cultural exchange, environmental stewardship, and t…

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American Mile is Making a Scene 54:07

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with American Mile American Mile isn’t just a band. They’re a touring machine, a modern voice for Southern rock, and storytellers for the real American struggle. Built on pure road-warrior grit, the band is carrying Southern rock forward with a sound that’s loud, raw, and impossible to ignore. http://www.makinga…

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Gerry Casey's Interview with Claudia Cane 34:42

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Claudia Cane Claudia Cane has been a force in the music scene for almost 25 years. German audiences first got to know her as the voice behind several SAT.1 TV theme songs, including the tracks for Benzin im Blut with Sonja Kirchberger, 36 Stunden Angst, and Die rote Meile. Her distinctive, raspy …

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The Secret Power of Sidechains: How They Shape Modern Mixes 14:15

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Making a Scene Presents - The Secret Power of Sidechains: How They Shape Modern Mixes If you’ve ever looked at a compressor or a gate and wondered what the little “Sidechain” button does, you’re not alone. Most beginners skip right past it because it looks like something made for scientists, not indie musicians working in a home studio. But the tru…

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an Interview with Paul Filipowicz 1:02:47

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Paul Filipowicz He has been playing the blues for more than 40 years, all while working full-time in construction and roofing to make a living. This year, worn-out knees and elbows finally pushed him into retirement from the heavy labor. Even so, he hasn’t slowed down. He’s now building a cabin near Tomahaw…

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Domonique Foxworth on Mike Tomlin's hot seat, Shedeur Sanders noise, Giannis trade rumors | 12.05 57:17

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ESPN's Domonique Foxworth joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether this will be Mike Tomlin's final year as their coach. Later, they break down the noise surrounding Shedeur Sanders & whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis. Finally, they discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs can turn their season around with a…

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What Is Latency? And How to Record Without Losing Your Groove 11:36

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Making a Scene Presents - What Is Latency? And How to Record Without Losing Your Groove Written for indie musicians who just want their tracks to sound right without fighting their gear If you’ve ever tried to record vocals or guitar and felt like your timing was weird, or you couldn’t stay in the pocket no matter how hard you focused, you’ve alrea…

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Turning One song Into 30 Pieces of AI-Generated Content 13:45

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Making a Scene Presents - Turning One song Into 30 Pieces of AI-Generated Content How Indie Artists Can Turn a Single Track into a Month of Promotion The New Reality: One Song Isn’t Enough Anymore If you’re an indie artist trying to grow your fanbase today, you’ve probably already felt the pressure. You drop a song, you post about it once or twice,…

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Vinnie Goodwill on Chris Paul being sent home by Clippers, LeBron "going out sad", Thunder dynasty on deck | 12.03 57:40

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill. First, they react to the Clippers sending Chris Paul home and reflect on the 20-plus-year career of the star point guard. Later, they break down LeBron's disappointing return to play and discuss the NBA's ongoing injury problem. Finally, they discuss the Oklahoma City and how their run of NBA suprem…

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Episode 169: Is Pompeii the best bad movie/good history ever made? 1:39:43

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2014's Pompeii is all over the place. Designed to be a Roman apocalypse story with a star making turn by Game of Thrones' Kit Harrington, Pompeii fizzled at the box office. But strangely, it's a phenomenal film to talk about the Roman empire and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Historian and archaeologist Dr. Steven Tuck joins in to talk everything …

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Listen to Patrick's New History Podcast, Past Lives 19:56

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Patrick has a new history podcast, Past Lives! It's all about the experiences of real, everyday people throughout the human past, people just like you. Listen to the first full episode, "On Historical Storytelling," right here, and then go subscribe to the Past Lives feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Past Lives is…

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Touring 2035: Why Your Next Fanbase Will Come From a Wallet, Not a ZIP Code 10:12

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Making a Scene Presents - Touring 2035: Why Your Next Fanbase Will Come From a Wallet, Not a ZIP Code The touring world you know is collapsing. That old-school strategy of drawing lines on a map, circling major cities, and hoping enough people show up to cover gas is fading fast. For decades, touring was built on guesswork and geography. But the ne…

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Spencer Hall on Lane Kiffin & LSU's major mistake, Pressure on Alabama & Ohio State, College Football's playoff problem | 12.02 55:44

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In this episode, Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall discuss LSU hiring Lane Kiffin & whether both parties will regret this decision. Later, they break down other coaching carousel news and why the current college football calendar makes no sense. Finally, they discuss the pressure on Kalen DeBoer & Alabama Football ahead of the SEC title game and the la…

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Lane Kiffin's "clown move" leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Chiefs & Eagles struggle | 12.01 53:30

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by breaking down Lane Kiffin's "clown move", leaving Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU. He explains why this is typical behavior for Kiffin and why both he and LSU may have made a mistake with this move. Later, he reacts to the Cowboys beating the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and the Bears beating the Eagles on Blac…

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Interview with Kamel L King Entertainment Lawyer and Artist Management 1:15:39

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kamel L King Entertainment Lawyer and Artist Management Kamel L. King was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He studied at American University in Washington, D.C., before returning home to attend Tougaloo College, where he graduated with honors and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and I…

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Why Web3 Touring Collectives Will Replace Booking Agents 12:32

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Making a Scene Presents - Why Web3 Touring Collectives Will Replace Booking Agents How Indie Artists Can Use DAOs, Fan-Powered Ticketing, and Community Spaces to Build Tours Without Gatekeepers The music industry likes to pretend that touring is some kind of secret science only insiders understand. Booking agents act like they hold magic keys. Venu…

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Gerry Casey's Interview with Pierre Lacocque of Mississippi Heat! 52:16

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Pierre Lacocque of Mississippi Heat! On the back cover of Mississippi Heat’s album Footprints On the Ceiling, there’s a photo of a man playing harmonica with such intensity you can almost hear the music in the silence of the still image. That man is Pierre Lacocque—the band’s founder, bandleader,…

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How to Use ChatGPT to Analyze Your Mix and Make It Better 13:59

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Making a Scene Presents - How to Use ChatGPT to Analyze Your Mix and Make It Better The New Secret Weapon for Indie Artists Mixing at Home Mixing your music at home shouldn’t feel like guesswork. But most indie artists know the feeling. You sit in front of your speakers, you start turning knobs, and you hope for the best. Some days everything sound…

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Pops Fletcher is Making a Scene 1:22:10

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pops Fletcher My story starts at age thirteen in the Roosevelt Jr. High auditorium. Three of us stood onstage with acoustic guitars, blinded by a single follow spot, singing “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.” I didn’t realize it then, but folk music was the doorway that pulled me into a lifetime…

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Making A Scene Is Moving Toward a 100% Ad-Free, User-Supported Future 11:47

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Making A Scene Is Moving Toward a 100% Ad-Free, User-Supported Future For more than a decade, Making A Scene has been showing up every single day for the indie music world. We have published fresh content every single day for over 10 years straight. No breaks. No missed days. No excuses. Every sunrise brings new interviews, new reviews, new gear ta…

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Why Was Classical Athens So Rich? 38:17

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Ancient Greece was rich compared to other ancient societies, and Athens was the richest place of all within ancient Greece. But why? The answer lies not just in the silver lodes of Attica or access to the sea; it was about democracy, law, and institutions, which made people feel safe doing business in Athens. Patrick is launching a brand-new histor…

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AI Isn’t Replacing Musicians—It’s Replacing the Music Industry Middlemen 15:01

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Making a Scene Presents - AI Isn’t Replacing Musicians—It’s Replacing the Music Industry Middlemen There’s a strange truth hiding in plain sight in the music world right now, and the only people who seem scared of it are the ones who have the most to lose. If you listen to big labels, legacy execs, and certain industry talking heads, they want you …

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Emotion-Driven Mixing: How AI Reads Feelings to Shape the Sound 11:39

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Making a Scene Presents - Emotion-Driven Mixing: How AI Reads Feelings to Shape the Sound There’s a quiet revolution happening in the studio, and it has nothing to do with new mics or fancy compressors. It’s about something deeper. For the first time ever, we have AI tools that can actually read the emotional tone of music. Not just the key, tempo,…

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AI-Powered Music Ads: Smarter Targeting, Better Results 12:41

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Making a Scene Presents - AI-Powered Music Ads: Smarter Targeting, Better Results When you hear people talk about AI in music marketing, it usually sounds like a bunch of tech hype. But the truth is actually much simpler. AI has changed ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in a way that finally helps indie musicians reach real fans without wastin…

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Warner Music Signs Deal with Suno.com and Ends it's Lawsuit 15:01

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Making a Scene Presents - Warner Music Signs Deal with Suno.com and Ends it's Lawsuit So… What Happened? Last week, Warner Music Group (WMG) announced it had settled its copyright lawsuit against Suno. That lawsuit was one of several filed by major labels in 2024 and 2025, accusing AI music generators like Suno (and its rival Udio) of using copyrig…

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Music Metadata on the Blockchain: Fixing a Broken System 12:35

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Making a Scene Presents - Music Metadata on the Blockchain: Fixing a Broken System The music industry has a weird problem that nobody outside the business talks about. It’s not streaming payouts. It’s not labels taking too much money. It’s something way more basic, almost embarrassing when you think about it. The whole industry still runs on broken…

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Joel Anderson on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Problem, Ohio State MUST-WIN vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M | 11.25 1:01:38

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The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Lane Kiffin's continued flirtation with LSU & Florida and discuss the real reason he might be looking to leave Ole Miss. Later, they break down Ryan Day's chances of breaking his 4-game losing streak to Michigan and debate whether Ohio State fans would rather beat Michigan or rep…

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Episode 168: How Colorado Springs became the epicenter of evangelical capitalism with Will Schultz 1:30:13

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How did a small town south of Denver emerge as the center of evangelical capitalism after World War II? Historian Dr. William Schultz explains how evangelicals' faith intertwined with a specific interpretation of Americanism, especially during the Cold War era, and how this allowed them to transition from the margins of society to the epicenter of …

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Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three 7:49

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On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions. America…

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Shedeur Sanders mania begins, Lane Kiffin's decision, Zohran outsmarts Trump | 11.24 54:17

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In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones breaks down the beginning of "Shedeur Mania" after Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, he discusses the Eagles shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and other storylines following week 12 of NFL action. Finally, he reacts to the reports of Lane Kiffin's "…

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The Blues Project is Making a Scene 1:39:23

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Roy Blumenfeld of The Blues Project Roy Blumenfeld has lived at the center of some of the most electrifying moments in New York’s 1960s music revolution. Born in the Bronx in 1944, he came of age just as American rock and roll was taking shape. Drawn early to the sounds of blues, R&B, and jazz, he picked up…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Rebecca Downes 31:54

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Rebecca Downes Birmingham-based singer, songwriter, and independent artist Rebecca Downes has spent more than a decade building one of the most respected reputations in modern blues-rock. Working closely with longtime co-writer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Birkett, she releases all her music o…

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Episode 167: Ken Burns' The American Revolution (Historians' Commentary) 2:12:56

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It's a special podcast here at Reckoning. Early American historians Dr. Liz Covart, Dr. Michael Hattem, and Dr. Craig Bruce Smith joined me to live stream Ken Burns' new series The American Revolution and answer questions from people around the world. It's kind of like a Director's Commentary, only if the director was actually four people with degr…