Best KUTX Studios Podcasts (2023)

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In Black America

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Roland S. Martin (Ep. 43, 2023) 30:15

12h ago30:15

30:15

On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Roland S. Martin, journalist, author, and Managing Editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of The Black Star Network. Speaking at the National Urban League Conference in Houston this July, Martin discusses his career, from print journalism, radio, CNN, The Black St…

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Austin Music Minute

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Bootcut 2:06

5h ago2:06

2:06

The humor is just as beautiful as the damn album, and the album is gorgeous. It starts as soon as you drop the needle on “Girls Bugging Me” on BOOTCUT. You clearly hear Afie Jurvanen, better known as Nova Scotia-based artist Bahamas, attempting to record something, but his young daughters are not having it. “…Can it wait ’til I’m done writing this …

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Austin Music Minute

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Crew Vs. Crew 2:18

1d ago2:18

2:18

In any exploration of the origins of bboy subculture and its crucial role in the development of hip-hop, one of the best rabbit holes to dive into is the work of Bronx street photographer Ricky Flores. The stark black and white imagery from these formative years carries a unique fluidity and exuberance, but Flores was capturing something more than …

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Two Guys on Your Head

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Intrinsic & Extrinsic Reward 8:04

9h ago8:04

8:04

Recognition is important, but it can be a double-edged sword if it’s not thoughtful and honest. In fact, it might often be counterproductive when trying to cultivate self-motivation. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. The post Intrinsic & Extrinsic…

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Austin Music Minute

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Gather Round 1:59

3d ago1:59

1:59

Xavier Shannon If you know, you know. Interestingly, it took a friend originally from Alabama/Tennessee to explain it to your Austin Music Minute host. In addition to any shows presented by Eastside Kings Festival at various locations, Skylark Lounge is the spot to witness incredible blues shows. And it’s the spot where the Austin Blues Society Gat…

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Austin Music Minute

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Faces of ACL 2:20

2d ago2:20

2:20

David Ramirez. Photo by Dave Creaney. Overwhelming. ACL Fest 2023 is literally only a few weeks – really, days – away. How the hell does the time fly by so quickly? But today’s AMM has details about a special ACL Fest retrospective, from the eye of a wonderful Austin photographer. Perhaps your AMM host’s opinion is slightly skewered for various rea…

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Austin Music Minute

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HAAM Day 2023 2:30

2d ago2:30

2:30

Primo the Alien. Photo: NaStacia Ellis. Your AMM host hears a lot of stories from local musicians about HAAM. These are praises shouted from the rooftops. “If it wasn’t for HAAM, I wouldn’t have been able to see a doctor…” “Without HAAM, I wouldn’t have been able to get this dental work I needed…” “If HAAM wasn’t here to help me, I would not have b…

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Austin Music Minute

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…You Who Enter Here 2:10

3d ago2:10

2:10

Whether accompanying the marvel and wonder of ‘The Red Balloon,’ complimenting the stunning imagery of Enchanted Rock, or adding an extra jolt of irreverence to a hilarious revised edition of ‘The Return of Draw Egan’, Montopolis delivers a unique storytelling experience with incredible scores by composer Justin Sherburn. This week, the ensemble pr…

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The Breaks – KUTX

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Hip-Hop’s Golden Age? 1:01:15

3d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin hip-hop pioneer Tee-Double about his career and how it feels to be one of the honorees at The Austin Hip-Hop Awards Sunday, September 17th from 2pm-5pm at the Austin Central Library. Then they debate whether or not this is the golden age of hip-hop. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about why Cardi B’s verse didn’t end u…

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In Black America

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Dr. Carmen Fields, pt,2 (Ep. 42, 2023) 30:13

4d ago30:13

30:13

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson concludes his conversation with Dr. Carmen Fields, Emmy-Award winning broadcast news journalist and author of Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band, which tells the story of Dr. Fields’ father, trombonist, pianist and bandleader Ernest (Ernie) Lawrence Fields. The p…

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Austin Music Minute

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Worse For Wear 1:48

6d ago1:48

1:48

Track by singular track, Alain Paradis edges closer to the 2024 release of a new Holy Wire album. Paradis’ dark synth electro-pop creation from Brooklyn, now a full band in Austin, unveils another sonic piece coursing in an ’80s darkwave/post-punk vein, “Worse For Wear,” an irresistibly upbeat melody drawing you into melancholic brooding over a pas…

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Two Guys on Your Head

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Recognition and Expectation 8:01

6d ago8:01

8:01

Recognition is a big deal. When we are not recognized for the things we do that are important to us we can feel invisible. However, there are many elements to recognition that we might not, well, recognize. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about expectation and recognition. The post R…

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Austin Music Minute

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Catharsis 2:17

7d ago2:17

2:17

Bedroom pop project Skateland is the creation of songwriter Dorian Williams II. Earlier this year, KUTX’s February 2023 Artist of the Month released the EP New Wave Revival, as haunted in its melodies and vocals as it is lyrically. It’s not necessarily sadness that dominates the overall arch, but Williams has described creating music as a cathartic…

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ATXplained

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What happened to Juarez-Lincoln University in downtown Austin? 11:18

7d ago11:18

11:18

Before there was an IHOP, there was a university that attempted to revolutionize higher education for immigrants at the corner of I-35 and Cesar Chavez Street. The post What happened to Juarez-Lincoln University in downtown Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.By Matt Largey

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Austin Music Minute

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Havoc 1:56

8d ago1:56

1:56

It’s understood that certain platforms are commonly utilized for a significant amount of musical exploration, but your AMM host prefers Bandcamp, which is where your aforementioned host had a field day with a bunch of Gus Baldwin releases. Full volume, full throttle, starting in all caps with “LOAN SHARK” and “KILLER OF THE MAN II,” rattling the sk…

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Austin Music Minute

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Oh Hell Yeah 2:20

9d ago2:20

2:20

All the heart emojis go here. The word that may best describe Brooklyn-based duo Matt and Kim is euphoric. Two decades together and six albums, one EP and a collection of remixes later, they remain one of the most joyful and joyous musical duos to connect with live audiences. They’ve navigated an independent career of highs and lows with this conta…

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Austin Music Minute

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The Heart Is 1:59

10d ago1:59

1:59

Home Is Where Home Is Where captures the frustration, the mindlessness, the disassociation of existing – or, attempting to exist – in an increasingly apathetic world on The Whaler, with the exhilaration of punk, hardcore, and a nod to emo. It’s a sonic transmission of one overwhelmed with repulsion, not just bursting but tearing out of the societal…

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The Breaks – KUTX

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Did Capitalism Kill Hip-Hop? 53:58

11d ago53:58

53:58

Inspired by a recent article in Defector, Confucius and Fresh discuss the impact of capitalism on hip-hop. Then they talk about Puff Daddy’s decision to give Bad Boy artists their publishing back. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about who wrote Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher,” what Chamillionaire and Paul Wall did before they were famous, the connection between…

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In Black America

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Dr. Carmen Fields, pt.1 (Ep. 41, 2023) 30:14

12d ago30:14

30:14

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson begins a conversation with Dr. Carmen Fields, Emmy-Award winning broadcast news journalist and author of Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band, which tells the story of Dr. Fields’ father, trombonist, pianist and bandleader Ernest (Ernie) Lawrence Fields. The post D…

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Austin Music Minute

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An Eastside Evening 2:05

13d ago2:05

2:05

East Austin is the place to be this weekend, specifically along E. 12th St. Not only are there a lot of great shows to catch during the Eastside Kings Festival, but creative collective PietchHouse is offering a sneak peak of the Future Front House for Future Front Texas. The new Future Front HQ, 1900 E. 12th St., houses a community space and exhibi…

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Two Guys on Your Head

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Why Do We Make Lists? 8:08

12d ago8:08

8:08

We have so many wonderful apps and gadgets that help us stay on track with our lives and goals so why would anyone still use a piece of paper and pen to make a list? It turns out there is a lot more to list-making than meets the eye. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psycholo…

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Austin Music Minute

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East Austin Royalty 2:36

13d ago2:36

2:36

Sean Mack McDonald and Stan Mosley Not only is this event an annual tradition, it’s actively keeping alive a vital part of Austin’s musical history and culture that many still are unaware of. The 11th Annual Eastside Kings Festival, presented by the Eastside Kings Foundation, kicks off tonight in grand style with a party at Antone’s, featuring Terr…

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Song of the Day

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Komorebi: “The Fall” 5:26

13d ago5:26

5:26

Although DJ Shadow turned trip-hop instrumentals into an American institution at the tail end of the ’90s, we can’t overlook the influence of pioneering English artists like Massive Attack, Portishead, and Sneaker Pimps earlier in the decade. Their unique placement of feminine falsettos over seductive, sample-and-synth-heavy soundscapes still inspi…

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Austin Music Minute

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Raining Cherries and Stems 2:20

14d ago2:20

2:20

photo: White LIght Exposure One word that may come to mind when describing Magic Rockers of Texas: Irreverent. And irresistibly so, like someone grinning smugly at your discomfort while asking, “What’s your problem?” With the kind of bangers Magic Rockers puts out, it works like a friggin’ charm. Excellent stuff from the mind of songwriter/vocalist…

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ATXplained

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What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there? 11:43

14d ago11:43

11:43

Off to Austin’s west, you may have seen a collection of towers with their red lights blinking through the night. ALSO: You can get tickets to our next ATXplained Live show here. The post What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.…

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Song of the Day

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Beekeeper Spaceman: “Locusts and Honey” 3:40

15d ago3:40

3:40

We’re so over the moon from yesterday’s Lunar Gold premiere that we’re not ready to descend quite yet. So before touching down to the terrestrial for the weekend, let’s heed a far out beacon from Dallas duo Beekeeper Spaceman. The skeleton crew consists of guitarist-singer-songwriter Greg Brownderville and producer/multi-instrumentalist Spencer Ken…

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Austin Music Minute

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Spaceflight Presents Skylab 2:27

15d ago2:27

2:27

Otis Wilkins. Photo: Genevieve Marie Adams. Don’t be thrown by the words “music industry social.” Though at times it denotes an exclusive (and a bit stuffy) South-By soiree, this time around it’s a party for everybody. Austin-based label Spaceflight Records is kicking off a new residency this week at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Skylab: A …

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Song of the Day

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Lunar Gold: “Low Light” 4:42

16d ago4:42

4:42

Even though it’ll always be a nightly main attraction, the moon’s also been a hot topic thanks to recent international missions, both successes or failures. But of course, for every state-funded effort, there’s a private space venture in the hands of a billionaire. Which begs a question. Once corporations capitalize the moon, how much of its resour…

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Austin Music Minute

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Texas River Wellspring 2:21

16d ago2:21

2:21

Lindsey Merrill of Little Mazarn. Photo: Uzumaki Eyes. A slight change of plans for tonight’s Little Mazarn residency kick off show at Chess Club. Kindly stepping in for songwriter Sarah Lee this evening is Little Mazarn friend and Wizard Rodeo collaborator, Garrett T. Capps, always delivering killer sets with his band NASA Country, whether it’s at…

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Song of the Day

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Lion Heights: “Cool & Easy” 3:08

17d ago3:08

3:08

Here in the Lone Star State, the authentic “tropical” experience is pretty much limited to South Padre Island, about a six-hour drive from our city limits. But despite Austin’s central location, when it comes to less land-locked sounds (chiefly reggae), we’re actually pretty lucky to have strong local institutions; The Flamingo Cantina’s remained a…

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Song of the Day

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Walker Lukens: “Man & Wife” 3:54

18d ago3:54

3:54

As a commemoration of factory personnel, harsh conditions, and tumultuous union strikes, Labor Day often loses its meaning for all the folks just enjoying a Monday off. But a century-plus later, we can still take a moment to appreciate some less-industrial aspects of life that often get taken for granted. For example keeping up a clean, appealing a…

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The Breaks – KUTX

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United We Stand? 51:39

18d ago51:39

51:39

Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin R&B artist Mélat about her new music, her experience in the Austin music scene, he collaboration with Austin FC, and how she ended up singing with Matthew McConaughey. Then they discuss how united the hip-hop community is in Austin. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the connection between New Edition and Eddie Murp…

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In Black America

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Dr. Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush (Ep. 40, 2023) 30:13

18d ago30:13

30:13

On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dr. Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush, author, educator, and great-granddaughter of former slave turned famous educator and founder of Tuskegee University and became on of the most influential African American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries, Booker T. Washington. …

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Austin Music Minute

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All About The Jaguar Sound 2:06

19d ago2:06

2:06

El sonido, tan rico. Las melodías, tan hermosas. And let us not forget those badass beats. To think it all emerged from the depths of a soul-crushing pandemic… Adrian Quesada spent those isolated days on long bike rides, followed by late nights in the studio experimenting with practically any sounds that came to mind, from hip-hop beats to snippets…

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Austin Music Minute

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Kids At The Border 2:07

20d ago2:07

2:07

Urban Heat This weekend marks the return of Kids At the Border, benefitting El Centro, CA-based nonprofit Border Kindness Bondad Frontera, founded in 2018. Though the organization is based in California, its work is making a broader, more universal impact upon vulnerable populations from Central American countries. This includes providing humanitar…

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Two Guys on Your Head

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The Dark Triad (Rebroadcast) 7:52

20d ago7:52

7:52

In psychology, the “Dark Triad” refers to narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. How do we identify those who are “high in the Dark Triad” and why is it important? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the Dark Triad. The post The Dark Triad (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- P…

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Song of the Day

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The Dead Coats: “Reach” 2:58

21d ago2:58

2:58

The outrageous rawness of garage punk has always lent itself to gimmicks. But just because you incorporate a bit of stage antics into the routine doesn’t mean the music can’t carry weight on its own merit. Take for example The Dead Coats, forged by Lauren Warmer in Baltimore a decade back before moving to Austin in 2017. Once they re-tailored thems…

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Austin Music Minute

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Jets and Fire 2:12

21d ago2:12

2:12

Photo: Patrick Hagenow. Welcome to a double dose of Mamahawk on KUTX – not that you’ll mind in the least. Today’s AMM puts the spotlight on their single “Walk In the Fire,” as cool and invitingly pop/yacht rocky as the vibe off 2019’s Brain Invaderz!. And there’s today’s KUTX Song of the Day with their newest track “Fighter Jet,” more down tempo bu…

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Song of the Day

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Mamahawk: “Fighter Jet” 4:09

22d ago4:09

4:09

As a war wages in Ukraine, aspects of the military industrial complex are front and center in the news; with each international donation to the effort, headlines interject model names right into casual lexicon, so presumably the layperson now knows the difference between a Leopard 2 and an F-16. And while the four members of Mamahawk haven’t necess…

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Austin Music Minute

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A Cooler Summertime Breeze 2:01

22d ago2:01

2:01

A tip o’ the hat to Lonesome Heroes‘ songwriter/vocalist Rich Russell for describe the recording of his band’s new single “Summertime Breeze” as a heartfelt Traveling Wilburys moment, creating some golden magic with an end-of-summer song, despite feelings of dread over a seemingly endless summer. The new single is from the forthcoming album Seasons…

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Austin Music Minute

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Introducing Courtney Santana 2:30

26d ago2:30

2:30

This is an introduction, but the the fact is, you’ve probably heard Courtney Santana sing before. Many times. Take some wisdom from 20 Feet From Stardom and know this: You never know the fire behind the scenes. And now it’s time for the center stage. Santana’s 35-year career spans across the entertainment industry, from live music to theater to dan…

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Song of the Day

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Nuclear Tourism: “Dad Brains” 2:08

24d ago2:08

2:08

So hot right now! …poolside music videos that is. But also, yeah…patrolling the U.S. south this time of year almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter. So with mutually assured destruction still a bit too close for comfort, nuclear tourism seems like the next best thing. Yet we’re not predicting a windfall of Trinity testsite visitors post-Oppenhe…

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Austin Music Minute

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Venus in Furs 2:18

25d ago2:18

2:18

Sterling Morrison (1966) Admittedly, “All Tomorrow’s Parties” was the easy go-to for today’s AMM about the Sterling Morrison birthday celebration tonight at Hotel Vegas. Maybe the featured track should’ve been the closer of their debut LP The Velvet Underground & Nico, in all of its entire seven minute-plus glory. “European Son” was cowritten by Lo…

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Song of the Day

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Wendy Colonna: “Inspired” 2:49

25d ago2:49

2:49

Concerning attempts to beat the heat, we’re guessing all Texans are giving it their best shot right about now. And huge kudos to the creatives making content that at least invites a cool mindset, even if we’re physically still melting. In that vein, we especially appreciate Louisiana native Wendy Colonna for returning a favor to her current HQ. See…

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The Breaks – KUTX

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Hot Boys and Girls 1:00:10

25d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Fresh and Confucius talk about the impact that this year’s record heat is having on live music in Austin. Then, inspired by Asian Doll’s comments about not wanting to rap at 30, they debate the merits of older rappers. You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about how Andre 3000 lived in Austin, why Dr. Dre turned down opportunities to work with Michael Jackson…

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In Black America

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Glynn Turman (Ep. 39, 2023) 30:15

26d ago30:15

30:15

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Glynn Turman, Emmy and NAACP Award-winning actor, writer, director and producer, about his six-decade-long film, television and stage career, with landmark roles in A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway, various television programs, Cooley High, and now a documentary of his …

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Austin Music Minute

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Legend and Legacy 2:05

27d ago2:05

2:05

If you know about Third Root, or the Austin Boogie Crew, you know DJ Chicken George (Jeff Henry). He’s originally from Houston. Austin is damn lucky to have him. His innovative style, technique and unpredictable grooves have granted him sessions across the U.S. and around the world. But he’s much more than a club DJ. This is an individual thinker o…

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Two Guys on Your Head

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Gaslighting (Rebroadcast) 8:29

27d ago8:29

8:29

We might feel like we’ve been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl into a hole when we share “fake news” on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity is easily taken advantage of. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and …

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