Best Perrin Walker Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 30: John Mays Share about Moving from Lifeless Teaching to Holy Moments 50:24

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In this episode of the ClassicalU Podcast, host Jesse Hake interviews John Mays, the founder of the Novare Science curriculum. The discussion centers around Mays' new course, "Cultivating Wonder Throughout the School" as a help to educators integrating a sense of wonder and mystery into their teaching across various subjects. Mays shares his journe…

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Episode 29: From Chaos to Clarity: Practical Support for New Classical Educators 1:00:09

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Kim Warman, lower school dean and teacher at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, Indiana, shares insights from her new ClassicalU course, Launching Your Classical Classroom, which provides practical support for new grammar school teachers. She reflects on her own educational journey, having experienced both non-classical and classical education before att…

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Episode 28: Spreading the Feast of a Classical Education: A Conversation with Russ Gregg 1:00:34

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In this episode, Jesse Hake speaks with ClassicalU presenter Russ Gregg who co-founded Hope Academy and the Spreading Hope Network. Drawing on decades of work bringing classical Christian education to under-resourced urban communities, Gregg reflects on his transition from leading a single school to enabling the launch of over twenty schools across…

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Episode 27: Teaching from Rest, Wonder and Wisdom with Christopher Perrin and Carrie Eben 1:01:45

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In this ClassicalU podcast episode, Jesse Hake speaks with Dr. Christopher Perrin and Carrie Eben about their new book The Good Teacher, which expands into ten principles from ClassicalU’s original course titled “Eight Essential Principles of Classical Pedagogy.” The conversation traces the book's origins, how Carrie and Christopher collaborated, a…

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Episode 26: Teaching the Epic in Ordinary Life: Marilynne Robinson, Virtue, and Classical Education with Christine Perrin 1:03:46

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In this episode of the ClassicalU Podcast, we welcome back Christine Perrin to talk about the deeply Christian engagement with the epic tradition found in Marilynne Robinson’s novels. Christine has taught these novels over several years with profound blessings in the lives of students. The conversation explores the themes of homecoming (nostos) and…

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Episode 25: Ties that Bind, Scholé, and Classical Education with Dr. Joylynn Blake 57:43

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The respective directors of Scholé Academy and ClassicalU, Joylynn Blake and Jesse Hake, mix work and pleasure in this unscripted conversation about the essence and inspiration of classical education. Jesse inquires about the personal history and stories that lie behind Joylynn's love for educational opportunity. Along the way, they chat about thei…

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Episode 24: Chatting About Reading, Raising Children, and More with New Team Member Rebecca Richard 51:29

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Get to know ClassicalU's new full time team member Rebecca Richard as she and director Jesse Hake talk about the love of learning, late blooming, Charlotte Mason, scholé, and life at sea. You will also hear about Rebecca's personal top picks among our courses: Common Arts Education by Chris Hall, Charlotte Mason: A Liberal Education for All by Jaso…

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Episode 23: Considering Mary in Conversation with Professor Matthew Milliner (a Nativity Bonus Episode) 53:25

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In this bonus Nativity episode, Jesse Hake chats with Wheaton College Professor of Art History, Matthew Milliner about Mary and his book Mother of the Lamb: The Story of a Global Icon. Among several connections made to the classical liberal arts, this conversation overlaps with much in Jesse's "Lecture 12: Mythic Cosmos" in ClassicalU's course on W…

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Episode 22: Fr. Wesley Walker of "The Classical Mind" on Hugh of Saint Victor 54:27

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Jesse Hake interviews Fr. Wesley Walker on a wide range of topics related to classical Christian education, including the work and influence of Hugh of St. Victor, the importance of incorporating American literature and history into the classical curriculum, the connections between teaching and priestly vocations, and contemporary resources relevan…

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Episode 21: Sarah Flynn on Classical Education in Australia and Indigenous Approaches to Knowledge 41:55

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Jesse Hake chats with Sarah Flynn, a classical Christian education pioneer in Australia and founder of Logos Australis. Sarah is an educator with a background in ecology, environmental studies, and Aboriginal studies in addition to being instrumental in promoting classical education in Australia. Among other topics, Sarah and Jesse consider relatio…

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Episode 20: Liturgical Learning: A Conversation between Christine Perrin, Junius Johnson, and Chris Perrin 1:13:33

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In this episode, Christopher Perrin engages with both Junius Johnson and Christine Perrin on the topics of contemplative, embodied, sacramental, and liturgical learning. Together they consider how these truths should inform our classroom practices in light of a sacramental sense of time, the church calendar, and the fact that humans are embodied cr…

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Episode 19: Interview with Jeffrey Bilbro about Wendell Berry's Virtues of Renewal within the Classroom 37:42

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Jesse Hake talks with author and Grove City College professor Jeffrey Bilbro about his forthcoming course on ClassicalU about how teachers can cultivate Wendell Berry's virtues of renewal within their classrooms. Bilbro's course is based on his book Virtues of Renewal: Wendell Berry’s Sustainable Forms and relates to material in existing ClassicalU…

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Episode 18: Talking to Dr. Kelisha B. Graves about Nannie Helen Burroughs and the Broken "Factory Model" of Education 1:08:38

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In this episode, Jesse Hake talks with author, professor, and executive leader Dr. Kelisha B. Graves about her book on educator and civil rights activist Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879 to 1961) as well as about what is broken and how we should respond to today's predominant "factory model" of education. Our conversation also considered the educationa…

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Episode 17: David Hicks on Identity and an Education in Conscience and Style 32:08

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While recording for his new ClassicalU course on teaching, school leadership, and the history of education, David Hicks sat down for a conversation. In this second of two parts, he answers a question about hiring Ron DeSantis as a school teacher and shares more on our American identity crisis, on the importance of gratitude, and on Marcus Aurelius …

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Episode 16: David Hicks on Christian Life and His Forthcoming Book 54:53

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While recording for his new ClassicalU course on teaching, school leadership, and the history of education, David Hicks sat down for a conversation. In this first of two parts, he shares about the Christian life, classical architecture, monasticism, and his forthcoming book The Stones Cry Out (releasing fall of 2024 from Classical Academic Press). …

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Episode 15: Junius Johnson on Teaching Music 49:03

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Jesse speaks with Dr. Junius Johnson about a forthcoming new course on ClassicalU about music education. Dr. Johnson's love and knowledge regarding classical music (including his professional experience playing the French horn) are inspiring.By Jesse Hake

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Episode 14: Disability and Classical Education with Dr. Amy Richards 47:13

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Jesse speaks with Dr. Amy Richards about her all-new course entitled Disability and Classical Education: Student Formation in Keeping with Our Common Humanity and her forthcoming book with us on this topic.By Jesse Hake

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Episode 13: Chatting with Junius Johnson about God and Time 58:59

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As Junius Johnson was recording three forthcoming new courses for ClassicalU.com about Augustine, medieval history, and music, Jesse Hake recorded this conversation with him about God and time in theology and philosophy. (For more, see our course on Essential Philosophy with David Schenk as well as Junius Johnson's courses on Theology of Beauty and…

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Episode 12: Danielle Bennette Dukes and Teaching with a Golden Thread 56:54

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Danielle Bennette Dukes reflects on her course "Teaching with a Golden Thread" and shares about ideas for a retreat in New Orleans with a small number of educators seeking to spend more time reflecting on the theme of place and its relation to our capacities as Christians to see goodness and beauty in our world and to develop this capacity in our s…

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Episode 11: Introducing our Women in the Liberal Arts Tradition course with Brian Williams 32:47

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Brian Williams (Dean of the Templeton Honors College as well as the College of Arts & Humanities at Eastern University, and General Editor of Principia: A Journal of Classical Education) talks with Jesse Hake about “Women in the Liberal Arts Tradition” which is the third graduate course available in partnership with Templeton Honors College's MAT.…

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OKP # 21: Dallon Weekes on his new album "Gloom Division" 51:20

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Join OK Podcast host Sean Perrin (www.seanperrin.com) and Dallon Weekes of I Don't Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW), formerly of Panic! At The Disco, for a conversation about how Radiohead influenced his new Album "Gloom Division" which is out February 23, 2024. They discuss his musical process, upcoming tour, songs on the upcoming album, and he…

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Episode 10: Introducing our Women in the Liberal Arts Tradition course with Joelle Hodge 45:32

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Joelle Hodge (author and Classical Academic Press executive leader) shares with Jesse Hake about the forthcoming ClassicalU course "Women in the Liberal Arts Tradition" that will be available for graduate credit with the Templeton Honors College's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and that Joelle developed as part of her masters degree work in the M…

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Episode 09: Recovering the Lost Tools of Leadership with David Seibel 42:16

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David Seibel, the Head of School at Coram Deo Academy (in Carmel, Indiana), discusses his forthcoming book and ClassicalU course on Recovering the Lost Tools of Leadership.By Jesse Hake

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Episode 08: Karen Moore on Latin Education & Her Education 29:35

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In episode 8, Jesse talks with Latin educator Karen Moore about her experiences as a teacher, her recent graduate studies, and as she visits to record two new courses on ClassicalU: one on Virgil’s Aeneid and another on Teaching Latin with Art & Archaeology.By Jesse Hake

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OKP #20: Playing in Toronto's "Idioteque" with Ernesto Cervini 47:00

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On today's episode of the show I'm joined by Juno award-winning jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini. We discuss what it's like arranging and performing Radiohead covers for jazz ensemble, and what it's like being drummer for Toronto's "Idioteque" Radiohead tribute band. Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code OKPODCAST Than…

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OKP #19: On Songwriting and Radiohead with Guy Balbaert 1:00:51

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Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code OKPODCAST Thank you for watching OK Podcast! Contact me at [email protected] for guest suggestions, feedback, or just to say "hi!" Listen to and subscribe to the show at: https://www.okpodcast.com You can also join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/okpodcast…

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Episode 07: Karen Moore and the Tournament of Laurels Idea 32:39

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In this episode, Jesse chats with Karen Moore about her work with the new Tournament of Laurels event for Latin students. Karen has a couple of new courses coming soon on ClassicalU.com, and don’t miss her existing course on Essential Latin. (Please note that this episode will be followed by another with Karen Moore focused on her own teaching expe…

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Episode 06: Interview with Nate Antiel 1:21:50

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In this episode, ClassicalU Director Jesse Hake speaks with Nate Antiel who is an editor with Classical Academic Press, currently working primarily on our new Humanitas line. He also supports the team of the classcial education journal Principia. Nate also has teaching experience in the Trinity Schools and holds three masters degrees related to lit…

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Episode 05: Interview with Bill Carey 50:41

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In this episode ClassicalU Director Jesse Hake speaks with Bill Carey about computer programming and mathematics. A course named "Socratic Mathematics," led by William Carey, was recently just published to ClassicalU and several additional recorded conversations between Bill and Dr. Christopher Perrin are available to watch.…

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OKP #18: Battle of the Radiohead Podcasts with Zach and Walker Glenn 1:29:17

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A while back I had the chance to talk with Zach and Walker Glenn who host another Radiohead podcast called "Idiotalk." We discussed my Radiohead story, why I love Kid A, and why I'm not the biggest fan of In Rainbows. If you haven't checked out their program, I highly suggest it. It's a lot of fun and they've managed to pull off combining serious t…

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Episode 04: Interview with Junius Johnson 56:23

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ClassicalU Director Jesse Hake speaks with Junius Johnson about imagination and fairy stories. Watch for two forthcoming courses on ClassicalU.com with Dr. Johnson about teaching fairy stories (also to release as a book!) and the theology of beauty and the imagination. ClassicalU will also have lectures from Dr. Johnson posting soon on how to teach…

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Episode 03: Interview with Junius Johnson 51:27

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ClassicalU Director Jesse Hake speaks with Junius Johnson about the challenges that students and teachers are facing in the modern world and how the classical tradition approach can alleviate some of these problems. Watch for two forthcoming courses on ClassicalU with Dr. Johnson about teaching fairy stories (also to release as a digital book) and …

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Episode 02: Interview with Christine Perrin 53:07

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ClassicalU Director Jesse Hake speaks with Christine Perrin about her most recent lecture and her research interests, which include participatory reading and other practices in the literature classroom as well as educating the poetic imagination and the nature and recovery of a musical education. Professor Perrin is currently recording a lecture fo…

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Episode 01: Interview with Dr. Nicole Koopman 19:53

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In this inaugural episode, Jesse Hake speaks with Dr. Nicole Koopman about the history of classical Christian education and her own experience with it. Dr. Koopman is a teacher at Cair Paravel Latin School, one of the three oldest classical Christian schools in America, and she is currently recording a new course with ClassicalU.com called "Women i…

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17 - Clive Deamer, Second and Touring Drummer with Radiohead 52:45

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On today's episode I speak with Clive Deamer who is Radiohead's second and touring drummer. He's also played with Portishead, Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck and many others. He shares why it's important to play quietly to be heard better in the studio, how to find your sound as a modern drummer, and, of course, there's plenty of discussion …

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16 - Christopher O'Riley brings Radiohead to Concert Halls 1:05:37

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On today's episode of the show I speak with Christopher O'Riley, who is an esteemed classical pianist best known to Radiohead fans for having released two full albums of Radiohead transcriptions called True Love Waits and Hold me to this. We discuss how his arrangements came to be, how they have helped build bridges in both directions between the c…

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15 - Zach Glenn on Hail to the Thief and more 34:43

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On today's episode of the show I chat with listener Zach Glenn about the then unreleased Kid A Mnesia double album, why Zach's favourite album is Hail to the Theif, and why I am (rather controversially) not a huge fan of In Rainbows. We also chat about Radiohead's use of "negative harmony" and how it's possible they innovated so much during their c…

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14 - David McShea on Hanging Out With Radiohead 37:00

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On today's episode of the show I chat with listener David McShea about his love of Radiohead's music, concerts he attended, and how one of these concerts lead to him winning not only front row tickets, but also an exclusive chance to interview the band.By Sean Perrin

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13 - My Radiohead Story 23:00

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On today's episode of the program I share how I discovered Radiohead, and why I fell in love with their music to the extent that I did. If you enjoyed this episode and want me to do more like it, please send me an email with your question at [email protected] Subscribe and Support: https://patreon.com/okpodcast…

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12 - Sequoia Sounds on Covering Radiohead 35:41

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Today's special guest is Sequoia Sounds who is another creative YouTuber who creates stunning renditions of Radiohead songs including some you might now expect for solo piano, like There There and Burn The Witch. We discuss how he creates such rich textures in his music by creating the illusion of a third hand, which songs are coming up next, and s…

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Casts Errant S1E1: Pilot 19:52

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Casts Errant is a new genre of slow audio fiction. Built through sound scenery and soundscapes, snatches of dialogue and ambience, it offers an immersive parallel world to dwell in. Writing and Casting: John Buridan Sound Design and Mixing: Perrin Walker Additional Voices: Robert Dixon, Alexis G Music by Exechamp…

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11 - Covering Radiohead Songs with Joe Edelmann 40:35

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Today's special guest is Joe Edelmann who creates note-perfect renditions of Radiohead songs on YouTube. We discuss how he picks songs to cover, his working methods, and his advice for other players looking to cover Radiohead songs. We also dive into some analysis of the band's music as a whole, and discuss a shared concert experience at Osheaga in…

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10- HeavyPiano on Improvising Radiohead 46:33

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In today's episode of the show I speak with Joshua Piper who is the pianist behind the HeavyPiano YouTube Channel and a professional musician in Austin, Texas. We delve deep into his creative process, and he even plays some piano for us live on the air with excerpts from No Surprises, Exit Music (For a Film), and Motion Picture Soundtrack.…

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Alan Cross, Host of The Ongoing History of New Music 36:30

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In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Alan Cross, who is a self-defined "Professional Music Geek," the host of The Ongoing History of New Music radio program, and author of The Secret History of Radiohead. We discuss Alan's view of Radiohead's career from the perspective of a radio broadcaster, how streaming is killing the music industry,…

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8 - I Met Thom Yorke of Radiohead! 21:31

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In today's episode I discuss what it was like meeting Thom Yorke in October 2019, share some information about upcoming guests, outline some of the challenges faced as a podcaster about Radiohead, and how you can help me develop great new content. OK Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a free trial today by signing up at https://okpodcast.com…

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Radiohead: Music for a Global Future - Phil Rose 53:44

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Today on the program my guest is Phil Rose who is an international speaker and author who has taught at a number of Canadian universities. He’s the author of a new book called “Radiohead: Music for a Global Future.” We discuss his book, how historical events influence the band and their music, and why it’s important to analyze a song’s lyrics even …

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Brahms vs. Radiohead: A Conversation with Steve Hackman 32:20

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Steve Hackman is the musical mind behind the compelling production Brahms Vs. Radiohead which fuses together Brahms’ First Symphony with Radiohead’s seminal album OK Computer. We discuss the vision behind the project, Steve’s passion for both classical and popular music, and how it’s helping not only bridge the gap between musical generations and e…

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Follow Me Around: A Conversation with Robert Jonas 1:14:47

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Robert Jonas has seen Radiohead a whopping 28 times dating all the way back to 1993. We discuss some of his favorite concert moments over the years, why Thom Yorke dragged him onto a tour bus over a T-shirt, a hand written letter Robert received from Thom during The Bends sessions, and some tips on attending shows yourself. Near the end of the epis…

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The National Anthem: A Conversation with Steve Hamilton 57:22

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Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthem with the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favo…

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Everything In Its Right Place: A Conversation with Brad Osborn 55:20

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Most fans would agree that OK Computer and beyond represents the band's best work, but have you ever stopped to consider why this is from a musical perspective? Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brad Osborn, who is the author of a book called "Everything In Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead." We discuss the band's creative use of song forms, mu…