collectik-tristan's playlist

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-12-03 - Episode 56: Boot-up Times and Iconoclasts

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:32:10 -0500

On this episode of Spark: David Schlesinger represents call centre employees who are suing over long boot-up and login times, Matt Richtel explains the future of quick-booting computers, Andy Hertzfeld tells the story of saving lives by reducing boot times, and Gregory Berns on Iconoclasts

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Alan Zweibel

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:04:27 -0500

Alan Zweibel was an original writer on Saturday Night Live, a co-creator of the groundbreaking sitcom It's Garry Shandling's Show, and is a producer on and contributor to Curb Your Enthusiasm. His new book is Clothing Optional.

This American Life: #369: Poultry Slam 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:40:14 -0500

Stories about the powerful combination of chickens, faith and God in our not-quite-annual, all new for 2008, Poultry Slam. (Special note to chicken enthusiasts: the show's name is a pun on Chicago's Poetry Slam.)

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Parts and Labor

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:32:05 -0500

The experimental Brooklyn band frosts their catchy rock melodies with expansive layers of guitar noise and manipulated found-sounds they received from fans. Tune in to this exclusive KEXP live set for tracks from “Receivers” and lessons on how to play an old cassette player. Recorded on 10/30/08 - 4 songs: Satellites, Nowheres Nigh, Mount Misery, Solemn Show World

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Gary Jules

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:28:22 -0500

Singer and songwriter Gary Jules returns with his band to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-11-26 - Episode 55

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:04:24 -0500

On this episode of Spark, Tony Hsieh blogs about the layoffs at his company, Zappos.com, Don Tapscott explains the Net Generation's new expectations for work, Dan James of silverorange divides his time between CEOing and shingling, and Vincent Lam explains how to be a writer and a doctor.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: John Hodgman

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:32:10 -0500

John Hodgman is a contributor to the Daily Show and the author of two books, the more recent of which is More Information Than You Require.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Gideon Yago

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:21:36 -0500

Gideon Yago is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, best known for his work on MTV News. He's the host of The IFC Media Project.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #104: Music Lessons

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:56:05 -0500

What's frustrating about music lessons, what's miraculous about them, and what they actually teach us.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Deerhoof

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:56:10 -0500

San Francisco noise-pop experimentalists Deerhoof play an exclusive set for KEXP at CMJ live from Gibson Studios in New York. Recorded on 10/20/08 - 4 songs: Blue Cash, The Tears and Music of Love, Fresh Born, Basket Ball Get Your Groove Back

PRI: The Sound of Young America: The Dirtbombs

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:28:53 -0500

The Dirtbombs are a Detroit-based rock and roll band. Their newest album is We Have You Surrounded.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Raphael Saadiq

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:20:23 -0500

Raphael Saadiq is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was a founding member of the groups Tony! Toni! Tone! and Lucy Pearl.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-11-19 - Episode 54

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:20:38 -0500

Gavin O'Carroll sends postcards to his relatives using Send With Peggy, Don Tapscott explains how the "Net Generation" thinks differently, Pete Nowak explains what system access fees are and why they're disappearing, and Merlin Mann helps build an audience for your blog without alienating the people you admire

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Found Magazine

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:52:15 -0500

Pete Rothbart is an editor at Found Magazine, a magazine composed exclusively of things people have found -- from shopping lists to personal notes to (once) a dead frog.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Yelle

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:32:05 -0500

French singer Yelle plays warm, dreamy acoustic pop songs, live at KEXP. Recorded 10/27/08. 2 songs - Ce Jeu, Je Veux Te Voir.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:32:05 -0500

For a limited time, you can dig Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as they perform four songs from their latest album during an exclusive session for KEXP. Recorded 9/24/08 - 4 songs: Moonland, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!", Jesus Of The Moon, Midnight Man

Jim Dupree: Enthusiast: Catch the taste!

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:12:10 -0500

JD:E is now officially back on the air at BiteTV. You can catch us at the following times: 12:30am (Thursdays*) 3:30am (Thursdays*) 6:30am (Thursdays) 9:30am (7 days a week) 12:30pm (7 days a week) 3:30pm (weekdays) 6:30pm (weekdays) 9:30pm (Wednesdays) * - Or Wednesday night, depending on how you think of it… Bite can be found on channel 322, if you’re a Rogers user, and [...]

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-11-12 - Episode 53

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:48:19 -0500

On this episode of Spark: Jackie Sharkey explains internet use in Nunavut, Spark listeners do their best dial-up impressions, Nora introduces Spark Lite, our low-bandwidth podcast, Laurence Ashworth explains marketing electronics to women, Ying Cheng develops technology for women, and started the No More Pink Phone movement, Nora tries out the GenderAnalyzer, and Merlin Mann encourages bloggers to get better.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #368: Who Do You Think You Are?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:52:09 -0500

This week we bring you stories of privilege, and the lengths some will go to to maintain it. One woman's fight to stop a celebrity from breaking her city's parking laws. And a collection of stories from the Studs Terkel Hard Times radio series.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Passion Pit

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:04:06 -0500

Boston’s Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit as a private Valentine’s Day present to his girlfriend, but luckily for us he’s teamed up with friends to create a real band. They bring their electro-pop love letters with Italo-disco synths and impossibly high vocals to KEXP for a live set. Recorded on 10/28/08 - 4 songs: Better Things, I've Got Your Number, Live To Tell The Tale, Sleepyhead

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Dan Savage

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:04:26 -0500

Dan Savage is the writer of the sex and relationship advice column Savage Love, which runs in alternative newspapers around the country. He also edits the Seattle newspaper The Stranger. This interview was recorded live on stage at Seattle Sketchfest.

Jim Dupree: Enthusiast: Jim Dupree: Mr. Multiplatform

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:52:26 -0500

As you may have already noticed, the final episode of Jim Dupree’s exciting fourth season has still yet to appear, many months after Fibonacci would have intended it. But there is good news around the corner (if you, in fact, still give a crap about the show)… After over a year of preparations and dealings and meaningful pauses, [...]

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Graham Linehan

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:56:10 -0500

Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer, who co-created the sitcom Father Ted, and created the series The IT Crowd. He also worked on shows like Big Train, Brasseye, and The Day Today.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-11-05 - Episode 52

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:20:07 -0500

On this episode of Spark, small design decisions with big consequences: Bill Gauley tests toilets for efficiency, Raphael Grignani designs mobile phones for billions of people, Spark listeners weigh in on the future of the phone book, and Dan signs up and signs on with OpenID.

This American Life: This American Life: #319: And the Call Was Coming from the Basement

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:40:24 -0500

For Halloween, scary stories that are all true. Kidnappings, zombie raccoons, haunted houses PRI: The Sound of Young America: Comedy Spooktacular http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tsoya/~3/438256739/index.php Election comedy from Jordan Morris, an essay from Simon Rich and a SPOOKTACULAR sketch from Elephant Larry.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Umalali

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:40:14 -0500

Umalali is a group of musicians from Belize, Honduras and Guatemala that blends the vocal stylings of the Garifuna women with rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music. The Garifuna people are descendants of African slaves who intermarried with the Carib and Arawak Indians of the Caribbean. You’ll be amazed by the unique beauty of this live KEXP performance. Recorded on 9/15/08 - 4 Songs: Abiemahani, Mérua, Fuleisei, Wátina

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Pop Levi

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:12:07 -0400

Pop Levi returns with freak-folk songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

They Might Be Giants Podcast: TMBG Podcast 37A

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:56:18 -0400

Direct from Brooklyn's own They Might Be Giants, this is the only authorized and official podcast from the band. Often imitated, never remunerated. Specializing in original, live and/or rare material from the band, please enjoy TMBG's finest podcast!

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Sarah Vowell

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:04:38 -0400

Sarah Vowell is the bestselling author of numerous books of memoir and popular history. Her most recent is The Wordy Shipmates.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Mikita Brottman

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:04:38 -0400

Mikita Brottman is the author of The Solitary Vice: Against Reading.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-10-29 - Episode 51

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:56:13 -0400

Twanna A. Hines explains the group dating trend, Merlin Mann talks about managing expectations on your blog, Dan asks "How am I supposed to use this phone with my mittens on?" Duncan Elliott explains capacitive touchscreens, Spark listeners call 1-877-34-SPARK, and Alex (Sandy) Pentland sends out Honest Signals.

This American Life: This American Life: #367: Ground Game

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:40:16 -0400

This American Life goes to Pennsylvania to figure out why, and how, John McCain and Barack Obama both think they can win there. And we get to know the ordinary people who’ve become the candidates’ most forceful foot soldiers.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Broken Social Scene (Live @ CMJ)

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:12:18 -0400

Broken Social Scene perform a laid-back and off-the-cuff set live on KEXP from New York City for CMJ. Recorded live at the Gibson Showroom on 10/24/08, this set contains 4 songs from the radio set plus an impromtu song song for the studio audience and selections from your favorite children's tunes: Hit the Wall, Untitled (or Choose Your Own Adventure), Xerxes, Love is New, Audience Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star/ABC/Puff the Magic Dragon

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Emily Wells

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:40:05 -0400

Independent artist Emily Wells performs like a one-woman-band on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Fujia and Miyagi (Live @ CMJ)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:04:25 -0400

Expanding from a three-piece to a four-, Fugiya and Miyagi expand their funky electronic and rock groove in this session, performed live on KEXP from NYC for CMJ. Recorded at the Gibson Showroom on 10/23/08 - 5 Songs: Pickpocket, Sore Thumb, Knickerbocker, Goosebumps, Sick and Tired

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Bang Bang Eche (Live @ CMJ)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:04:25 -0400

NZ dance-punkers Bang Bang Eche rock the Gibson Showroom for KEXP from CMJ 2008. Recorded 10/22/08 - 5 songs: Fingers In The Till, Exchange, Four To The Floor, Time Mismanagement, Hangers

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Lykke Li (Live @ CMJ)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:04:25 -0400

Swedish singer Lykke Li performs an affecting set of some of her most popular songs for KEXP at CMJ 2008. Recorded live at Gibson Showroom on 10/21/08 - 4 songs: Dance Dance Dance, I'm Good I'm Gone, Little Bit, Tonight

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Vivian Girls (Live @ CMJ)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:04:25 -0400

All-girl Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls throw down a sonic barrage that's equal parts rock, surf and punk during their performance from Gibson Showroom during KEXP's broadcast from CMJ. Recorded 10/20/08 - songs: I Can't Stay, Lake House, Second Date, Tell The World

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Calexico

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:28:15 -0400

Calexico are a Tucson, Arizona based band known for their unique blend of traditional Mexican music and Southwestern sound.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Marianna Palka

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:13:07 -0400

Marianna Palka is the writer, director and star of the independent film Good Dick, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is currently in theaters.

This American Life: This American Life: #198: How to Win Friends and Influence People

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:12:27 -0400

Stories of people climbing to be number one. How do they do it? What is the fundamental difference between us and them?

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Elliott Brood

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:11 -0400

This Ontario trio may tackle dark themes, but their roots-flavored indie rock is inspiriting and chock-full of catchy hooks. Elliott Brood visits KEXP for a rousing live radio performance. Recorded 9-22-2008 - 4 songs: Garden River, Cadillac Dust, The Valley Town, The Bridge

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Jonathan Coulton, PWRFL Power and Rhett Miller at Bumbershoot

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:40:19 -0400

Music from Bumbershoot, with Jonathan Coulton, PWRFL Power and Rhett Miller of the Old 97s.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-10-15 - Episode 49

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:56:14 -0400

Jean Snow looks back at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show, Peter Nowak visits the Brookhaven Lab to learn about Tennis for Two, Merlin Mann teaches Nora to think about her blog audience, Nora falls asleep, Tapani Salmi wakes Nora up to explain HappyWakeUp, and Quinn Norton reflects on the human-robot interfaces and the HAL exoskeleton.

This American Life: #366: A Better Mousetrap 2008

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:32:02 -0400

Stories about people trying to find new solutions to age-old problems�'solutions that sometimes cause problems of their own.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Blind Pilot (Live at MFNW)

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:40:06 -0400

This Portland indie-folk band started as a duo, now tour (on bicycle) as a four piece, and play with up to nine members when they can. During KEXP's broadcast in Portland during Musicfest NW, founding members Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski are joined by five of their friends for this performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. Recorded on 9/5/08 - 6 songs: Story I Heard, We Are the Tide, 3 Rounds, One Red Thread, 2 Towns, Go On Say It

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Calexico

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:48:40 -0400

Tucsonâs Calexico explore and expand the sound of the Southwest when they return to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Janeane Garofalo at Bumbershoot

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:12:15 -0400

Janeane Garofalo is an actress and standup comic. She's currently a co-star on the FOX series 24, and is working the road as a standup as part of the "Satiristas."

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Tig Notaro & Greg Behrendt at Bumbershoot

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:12:15 -0400

Comedy from Greg Behrendt and Tig Notaro, plus a bonus interview with Behrendt.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-10-08 - Episode 48

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:32:15 -0400

Dan talks to Ilona Dougherty, Richard Akerman, and Grace Lake about voting online, Nora introduces our new toll-free number: 1-877-34-SPARK, Spark listeners talk about their workplace computer woes, Lisagaye Tomlinson and Paul Martine BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer), Nora talks to Merlin Mann about his upcoming series, and Jane McGonigal explains Superstruct, and gaming for the greater good.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #365: Another Frightening Show About the Economy

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:12:13 -0400

Alex Blumberg and NPR's Adam Davidson - the two guys who reported our "Giant Pool of Money" episode - are back. They'll explain what happened this week, including what regulators could've done to prevent all of this from happening in the first place.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Sandra Tsing Loh

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:49:10 -0400

Sandra Tsing Loh is a performer, commentator and writer based in Los Angeles. Her most recent book, about sending her daughter to school, is Mother On Fire: A True Mother*#$(ing Story About Parenting.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Nada Surf (Live at Bumbershoot)

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:20:08 -0400

The New York trio continues to prove that their former major label's loss is everyone else's gain with "Lucky," yet another solid release for Barsuk. In this, their most recent performance for KEXP, live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, Matthew Caws and Ira Elliot are joined by Jose Galvez on bass, replacing an injured Daniel Lorca, for another set of blissful pop. Recorded on 8/30/2008 - 7 songs: Ice On The Wing, Whose Authority, Weightless, Secret, Amateur, Concrete Bed, See These Bones

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-10-01 - Episode 47

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:04:14 -0400

Bill Parry's tale of two laptops, Nathan Eagle empowers people in the Dominican Republic and Kenya through text messages with txteagle, Ken Njoroge sells ringtones to Kenyans, Canada's Digital Wish List: Lynn Sutherland, Charles Zamaria and Sylvain Grand’Maison on the French-English digital divide in Canada.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Louis CK

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:28:18 -0400

Louis CK is a comedian, writer and director. His new Showtime comedy special is Louis CK: Chewed Up. He created and starred in the HBO series Lucky Louie and wrote and directed the cult film Pootie Tang.

This American Life: This American Life: #364: Going Big

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:12:21 -0400

Stories about people who take grand, sweeping approaches to solving problems of all sorts.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Two Gallants (Live at Bumbershoot)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:48:16 -0400

San Francisco lo-fi indie folk-rockers Two Gallants perform a confessional and compelling set live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge on KEXP. Recorded on 9/1/08 - 5 songs: Seems Like Home to Me, Despite What You've Been Told, New Song, Carrion Crow, Waves of Grain

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Andy Daly

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:48:23 -0400

Andy Daly is an actor and comedian. He's probably best known as a former cast member on Mad TV, or as a mad announcer in last summer's Semi-Pro. He's just released his first CD, Nine Sweaters.

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Dr. Dog

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:32:02 -0400

Dr Dog perform their organic sweet sound for Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

They Might Be Giants Podcast: TMBG Podcast 36B

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:12:44 -0400

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Ratatat

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:33:05 -0400

Ratatat are an instrumental music duo whose their album, LP3, was recently released. Their sound combines elements of rock, hip-hop and dance music.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-09-24 - Episode 46

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:40:33 -0400

On this episode of Spark, Stephen Baker introduces Nora to The Numerati, Canada's Digital Wish List: Ron Deibert, director of the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, Spark listeners Ed Shaw and Stuart Croall add their wishes to the Digital Wish List, Gina Trapani talks to Nora while riding her solar powered, GPS enabled, picture-taking Flickr Bike, and Terry O'Reilly looks at the resurgence of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, and the delicate art of marketing to urban hipsters.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Chip Kidd at Bumbershoot

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:20:45 -0400

Chip Kidd is one of the world's best-known designers; he's designed book covers for innumerable authors. He's also a comic novelist. His most recent novel is The Learners.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #301: Settling the Score

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:52:30 -0400

Stories about the lengths we go to make things right, and about what money can and cannot fix.

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Devotchka

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:04:26 -0400

Denverâs Devotchka share their inspired gypsy and Easter European influenced songs with Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.

They Might Be Giants Podcast: TMBG Podcast 36A

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:56:15 -0400

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Common Market

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:20:12 -0400

Not only is this Seattle hip-hop duo getting more confident and inventive, but they keep upping the head-snapping factor with each release. Common Market is joined by the Total Experience Gospel Choir when they stop by KEXP to perform tracks from their second LP “Tobacco Road.” Recorded on 9/8/08 - 4 songs: Gol' Dust, 40 Acres, Nina Sing, Trouble Is

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Human Giant at Bumbershoot

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:56:15 -0400

The Human Giant are a sketch group whose eponymous series airs on MTV. We talked with them live on stage at Bumbershoot.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-09-17 - Episode 45

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:12:16 -0400

On this episode of Spark, Matt Richtel writes a Twiller - a thriller novel on Twitter, Merlin Mann tells Nora what makes a good blog, Heather Creech talks about her Digital Wish List for the upcoming election, Mitch Kapoor thinks countries should have CTOs - Chief Technology Officers.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Adrian Tomine

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:32:07 -0400

Comics artist Adrian Tomine is the creator of the series Optic Nerve. His most recent book is "Shortcomings."

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #363: Enforcers

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:20:01 -0400

Professor So and So, Jojobean and YeaWhatever spend part of every day running cons on internet scammers: and consider themselves enforcers of justice, even after endangering a man’s life. This and other stories of who steps up, who doesn't and why.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Dan Tyminski Band

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:48:05 -0400

Sure George Clooney is handsome, but you didn’t really think that was him singing in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” did you? Sorry, ladies, that was Dan Tyminski. This bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with a ton of great country artists and is part of Union Station with Alison Krauss. He’s also got his own top-notch band who tour for his solo albums. Check them out in this KEXP live set featuring tracks from “Wheels.” Recorded on 7/31/08 - 4 songs: How Many Times, Knock Knock!, Heads You Win Tails I Lose, Wheels

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-09-10 - Episode 44

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:48:12 -0400

Brewster Kahle, of Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine, talks about why, for the sake of our culture, we need to digitize works of print, audio and video. You do your best impressions of a dial-up connection. Katherine Monk weighs in on when movie CGI works and when it just seems fake and creepy. Photographer Ed Burtynsky proposes the Gallery of the Long Now, and photographs that will last 10,000 years.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: The Airborne Toxic Event

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:12:20 -0400

This Los Angeles-based quintet mix sharp and danceable modern rock with dramatic orchestrations. You're sure to fancy this KEXP live set that features tracks from the band's self-titled debut LP. Recorded on 7/23/08 - 4 songs: Gasoline, This Is Nowhere, Sometime Around Midnight, Innocence

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: The Airborne Toxic Event

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:48:02 -0400

Los Feliz based The Airborne Toxic Event clear the air with their new songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: The Submarines

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:48:15 -0400

Chris Bowman interviews the Los Angeles indie pop group The Submarines. Their most recent album is Honeysuckle Weeks.

CBC Radio: Spark: 2008-09-03 - Episode 43

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:12:04 -0400

Nora escapes from phone tree hell to host a new season of Spark. Shai Berger makes calling big business easier with Fonolo.com. Richard Rose explains what's new in speech recognition research. Pete Nowak gives Nora the 411 on Canadian data plans and consumer discontent.Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir is in Dale, Norway and listening to the world via the Telemegaphone project. Chemistry teachers Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams send their students home with podcasts, not homework.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #62: Something for Nothing

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:20:18 -0400

Stories of people trying to get rich quick, or otherwise make something for nothing. As everyone knows, there's no such thing as something for nothing. You always pay a price.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Bottomless Pit and The Kadane Brothers

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:32:07 -0400

Matt and Bubba Kadane (formerly of Bedhead and now of The New Year) unite with Bottomless Pit (including former members of Silkworm) and each perform two of their own songs yet together create a cohesive and atmospheric full set. Recorded live 7/17/08 on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded - 4 songs: Wages of Sleep, The Company I Can Get, Dogtag, Winterwind

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Robert Popper

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:56:21 -0400

Robert Popper was co-creator of the British comedy series "Look Around You." He's also the author, as "Robin Cooper" of "The Timewaster Letters," which are smash bestsellers in the UK, and have just been released in the US.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 10 - Telemegaphone Project

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:56:05 -0400

A sneak peak at an upcoming item for our first show of Season 2 about a very loud phone on top of a mountain in Norway.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #362: Got You Pegged

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:48:12 -0400

Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Seun Kuti

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:28:05 -0400

Seun Kuti is the leader of the band Egypt 80, which was founded by his father, the legendary creator of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Occidental Brothers Dance Band International

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:12:06 -0400

Chicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band International is a multi-racial, bi-continental afro-pop ensemble bringing jazz-trained and rock-schooled American musicians together with Ghanaian musicians. This spot-on cross-cultural throwdown blends Central and West African styles and is guaranteed to get your booty in motion. Recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded on 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Nyenko!, Mafiwo, Odo Sanbra, Circle Circle Circle

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Bob Powers

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:52:08 -0400

Bob Powers is the author of the new choose-your-own-adventure-style book "You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero."

PRI: The Sound of Young America: The Hold Steady

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:32:45 -0400

The Hold Steady are a Brooklyn-based, Minneapolis-bred rock and roll band. They're known for grand songs about teenagers and tough times.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 9 - We're Back!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:12:05 -0400

Spark is back and gearing up for Season 2.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Bobby Bare Jr.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:48:06 -0400

KEXP favorite and fan Bobby Bare Jr. joins “Swingin’ Doors” host Don Slack for another great on-air performance. When’s the rest of country music radio going to catch on to the unique spirit and deft songwriting of this Nashville musician? Recorded on 7/17/08 - 4 songs: Don't Follow Me (I'm Lost), Life In Reverse, "A Storm, A Tree, My Mother's Head", Mayonnaise Brain

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: Black Kids

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:32:05 -0400

From Jacksonville, Florida,The Black Kids will showcase their work on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 8 - Clay Shirky

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:28:46 -0400

From May 2008, Nora Young's full interview with Clay Shirky

This American Life: This American Life: #361: Fear of Sleep

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:12:12 -0400

Mike Birbiglia had bizarre adventures at night, but just got used to sleep being slightly scary KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Joseph Arthur This unique, and increasingly prolific, singer-songwriter makes his 6th live appearance at the KEXP studios bringing only guitar, harmonica and some new songs. Recorded on 7/22/08 - 5 songs: Turn Me On, Even When Yer Blue, All The Old Heroes, Invisible Hands, Dead Savior

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 7 - Malle Vallik

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:52:31 -0400

From May 2008, Nora Young's full interview with Malle Vallik.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Why

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:28:09 -0400

Bay Area indie art rock band Why? bring percussive lip noises, twisted lyrics, heart-wrenching piano and sleepy guitar riffs together for a quirky set of originals. Live at KEXP. Recorded on 4/17/08 - 4 songs: Song of The Sad Assassin, By Torpedos or Crohn's, Simeon's Dilemma, Yo Yo Bye Bye

Jim Dupree: Enthusiast: Jim Dupree at the Portable Film Festival

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:56:10 -0400

So for those of you following along, the last episode of Season 4 has been very delayed, and will continue to be, just for a bit. In the meantime, Jim Dupree: Ghost Enthusiast is “in competition” at this year’s Portable Film Festival, an online “film festival” of sorts, so why not take some time to swing [...]

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Chris Parnell

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:52:43 -0400

Chris Parnell is an actor best known for his long stint on Saturday Night Live. He's also appeared in films like Anchorman and recently, Kabluey.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 6 - Derek K. Miller

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:32:48 -0400

From April 2008, Nora Young's full interview with Derek K. Miller.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #360: Switched At Birth

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:56:02 -0400

Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Are you good at Drupal themes?

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:40:14 -0400

MaxFun needs a bit of help with Drupal templating. Can you volunteer? Email me.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Camp Camp

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:40:14 -0400

Roger Bennett is co-author of "Camp Camp: Where Fantasy Island Meets Lord of the Flies." It's a collection of reminiscences and ephemera related to summer camp.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Plants and Animals

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:52:10 -0400

Montreal progressive folk rock trio Plants and Animals deliver a fresh basket of earthy 21st century flower power to the KEXP studios in this live set drawn from their 2008 full-length "Parc Avenue." Can you dig it? Recorded on 6/23/08 - 4 songs: Faerie Dance, Good Friend, À L'orée Des Bois, Bye Bye Bye

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic: The Real Tuesday Weld

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:32:13 -0400

The Real Tuesday Weld bring their cabaret stylings to Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 5 - Microcelebrities

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:04:20 -0400

From March 2008, Nora Young's full panel with Theresa Senft, Sarah Meyers, and Merlin Mann on Microcelebrity

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Explorers Club

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:20:26 -0400

The Explorers Club are a South Carolina-based rock band, whose music recalls the Southern California rock of the 1960s and the melodramatic pop of Phil Spector.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #359: Life After Death

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:17 -0400

When John returned from Iraq, he was haunted by the killing he'd done. He got treatment, and his case looked optimistic. Then John attacked his fiancée. This and other stories of people who've come face to face with death and are struggling to move on.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: The M's (Live in Chicago on KEXP)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:20:10 -0400

Chicago neo-psychedelic noise-pop outfit The M's wake up the KEXP crew in this exclusive early morning live performance from Engine Studio on KEXP. Recorded 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Pigs Fly, Breakfast Score, Big Sound, How Could You?

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: T-Model Ford and GravelRoad (Live in Chicago)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:20:10 -0400

It may be a little early for John and Cheryl to take a nip, but it's Jack Daniel Time for real for Chicago Bluesman T-Model Ford and GravelRoad in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from Chicago. Recorded on 7/17/07 - 6 songs: Sallie Mae, Wood Cuttin' Man, Ask Her For Water, Rock Me Baby, T-Model Theme, Big Boss Man

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Ze Frank

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:52:09 -0400

Ze Frank is an internet super-celebrity, and the principal of zefrank.com. His year-long daily video blog project, The Show, was one of the first great successes of the video blog world.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Mahjongg

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:12:30 -0400

Chicago electro-tribal experimentalists Mahjongg raid Engine Room Studio in this exclusive live performance on KEXP. Recorded on 7/16/08 - 4 songs: Tell the Police the Truth, Whoop, Those Birds Are Bats, Trilogy

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 4 - danah boyd & Marc Fisher

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:40:12 -0400

From March 2008, Nora Young talks to danah boyd and Marc Fisher.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Jay Smooth

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:48:15 -0400

Jay Smooth is a hip-hop radio host, blogger and vlogger. This interview was recorded live at Sketchfest NYC at the UCB Theater in New York.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #293: A Little Bit of Knowledge

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:04:07 -0400

Stories about the pitfalls of knowing just a little bit too little.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Foals

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:52:17 -0400

These British post-punk revivalists take the classic sound and blend contemporary dance-rock with smart guitar work, spacey keys, a bit of horns, and driving percussion. They share songs from their debut LP “Antidotes” with KEXP listeners live on-air. Recorded on 5/30/08 - 4 songs: The French Open, Heavy Water, Red Socks Pugie, Electric Bloom

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Live in NYC: Music & Comedy

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:28:08 -0400

Comedy from Michael Showalter and Pangea 3000, music from Dawn Landes. Recorded live in New York.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 3 - Xiaochang Li

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:12:03 -0400

From November 2007, Nora Young's conversation with Xiaochang Li.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Kabluey

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:12:13 -0400

Scott Prendergast is the writer, director and star of the indie comedy Kabluey. The film, which also stars Lisa Kudrow, concerns a young man helping tend to his brother's children while his brother is serving in Iraq.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #327: By Proxy

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:48:10 -0400

Stories of proxy fights, proxy arguments, and proxy situations of all kinds.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Head Like a Kite

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:28:06 -0400

Mirabile dictu! Head Like a Kite may induce eyes like saucers with their trippy dance-party blend of electronica and field recordings, but their feet remain firmly planted on the ground by the hard driving rock beat propelling it all. Mastermind Dave Einmo and his moustachioed crew are joined by Asya of Smoosh for vocals on "Daydream Vacation" (which just about sums up the vibe). Check out the cover of Neil Young's "Ohio." Recorded on 6/26/08 - 4 songs: We Were So Entangled, No Ordinary Caveman, Daydream Vacation, Ohio

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Blu of Blu & Exile

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:48:15 -0400

Blu is the MC half of the hip-hop duo Blu & Exile. They released their critically-acclaimed first album, "Below the Heavens," last year.

CBC Radio: Spark: Spark in the Summer 2 - Alex Steffen

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:52:08 -0400

From January 2008, Nora Young's full interview with Alex Steffen.

PRI: The Sound of Young America: Bomb It

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:40:19 -0400

John Reiss is the director of the documentary film "Bomb It". The film focuses on the world wide phenomenon of graffiti.

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #358: Social Engineering

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:28:06 -0400

Stories of social engineering on a small scale. In one, a man convinces his friend to try something new, turn his back on a good-paying salary and an apartment...and become homeless.

KEXP Live Performances Podcast: Extra Golden

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:52:06 -0400

Comprised of Kenyan and American musicians, the unique collaboration that is Extra Golden perform a seamless and energetic blend of benga and rock. Hosts Jon Kertzer and Doug Paterson discuss the bands origins, the political situation in Kenya, and the possibility of a positive reception at home. Recorded live on KEXP 6/24/08. 4 songs - OK-Oyot System, Nyako Wasaneo, Obama, Ilando Gima Onge

PRI: The Sound of Young America: The Pixar Touch

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:20:05 -0400

David A. Price is the author of The Pixar Touch: The Making Of A Company. The book traces the history of Pixar from technology company to entertainment behemoth.