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Thoughtfully researched and carefully curated, Rolf weaves together music, critique, history, politics, trivia, and a little bit of humor to tell the stories of songs you’ve always heard, but never knew the historical significance of. The episodes never feel like a lecture, are so easy to listen to, and he thoughtfully chooses covers across genres to expose the reach of each song while also keeping it interesting! There’s a little bit of everything. Keep up the excellent work! 💜
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If you’ve enjoyed podcasts like Hit Parade, Switched On Pop, Decoder Ring, Song Exploder, and Louder Than A Riot, you’ll love this podcast’s smart, thoughtful, and empathetic deep dives into music history. Each episode focuses on a different song/artist by weaving in the music’s social, political, and cultural context with insight into the artists’s impact on music and culture, and showcasing the podcaster’s deep appreciation for the music itself.
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A really compelling start to a new show. The first episode on “This Land Is Your Land” goes much deeper than the version most of us learned growing up, connecting the song to Woody Guthrie’s life and the broader historical moment. It’s thoughtful, well-researched, and very listenable. Looking forward to future episodes.
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I thought I knew “This Land is Your Land,” but I didn’t. The first episode does a great job unpacking the history behind the song, including all the verses that usually get left out. It was smart, engaging and really easy to listen to.
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