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“Miss you guys. Wonderfully smart, funny show. Listened to every episode and can’t wait for more!”
SolidBigBoss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“I’ve been bingeing this since discovering it a month or so ago. I have learned a lot of theory (having forgotten a lot of what I learned in school), and I’ve gained an appreciation of genres I’ve never cared much for. If not for the following comment, I’d give this a 5-star rating! Just one...”Read full review »
anns2step via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“I found this podcast after listening to the Online greatbooks feed.I didn’t know if I would like it at first, but I must say I am floored. In the Steppes of Central Asia is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve heard in a long time and I would not have found it without this show. Not...”Read full review »
BV2447 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
“Love this podcast almost more than any other. Louis Armstrong and West End Blues was great- just listened for 2nd time. Would love that list of 10 gréât jazz tunes- for the life of me can’t understand the link to Michelle’s list. Thanks!”
Writin reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/22
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“Love when Scott was with the BLOC podcast, lost something after he was gone. Him and Karl are amazingly smart, worldly and witty, while Trent provides very sophisticated color commentary to tie it all together and produce an amazingly good quality show. The trio is greater than the sum of its...”Read full review »
Dee bee Ayy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
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“Each week I look forward to this podcast and Music and Ideas more than any other podcast I subscribe to. Thank you Scott, Karl, and Trent for all that you guys do!”
Jennyrb12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/21
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the Jimmie Rodgers music and commentary about him. I grew up in East Tennessee with traditional country and blue grass, but I had not heard of Jimmie. Thank you.”
wendycgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“I would have never, ever known Roy Buchanan without this podcast….so amazing! Thank you for showing the True, Beautiful, and the Good when it comes to music! Roy is the Best Guitarist never remembered!”
ghghgygrd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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“This is a GREAT podcast. These guys are super intelligent and know music. Highly recommend this as well as their Online Great Books podcast.
P.S. The Led Zeppelin episode could have spanned multiple podcasts. Also, hardly a mention of one of the best Led Zep songs ever - Since I've Been...”Read full review »
Magentawave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/21
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“Karl and Trent are awesome. I’ve learned quite a bit from their conversations on how to listen to music and some vocabulary to discuss what I hear. I can now better put my feelings into words after listening to a song that moves me. I have especially liked the deep dives into specific artists.”
Jimmy33765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/21
“1) They make any genre interesting 2) they know music and give a subjective perspective on each topic 3) they don't like Bob Dylan or any other artist just because a bunch of people do!”Read full review »
cc3d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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“I like listening to these guys because they help me listen to music better.”
gudmundur.ace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
“A great podcast where every episode is self contained but rewards return listeners as many episodes build on or have call-backs to lessons learned in prior discussions. When Karl asks if something's a tri-tone in the Vince Guaraldi episode you know what that means because it was thoroughly...”Read full review »
TheGoldenFist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/21
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“I think it was in the Gershwin episode where Trent first mentioned the bygone serendipity of the record store employee recommendations. This podcast has become my source of musical serendipity, bringing with it little moments of joy about just how good good music can be. While the length of the...”Read full review »
JoJoSews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/21
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“Love the show. These guys have exposed me to new music and I’m grateful for that. They make me want to explore music and learn to play for myself. Keep making episodes! Great content!”
disgruntled investor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
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“By way of credentials I will state that I was born in 1952 and graduated high school in 1970 without ever getting laid. Romance came my way, at least temporarily, shortly thereafter but so did the counter culture, weed, psychedelic drugs and a boatload of music good and bad. Dylan had already got...”Read full review »
Seaward Adventures via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/21
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“I followed Scott to this show from Barbell logic and OGB. I love this show for the perspective and technical insights that I otherwise wouldn’t have considered, and I super love this show when Scott deuces on boomer music. Great work boys, maybe someday dedicate a show to TOOL.”
Spartanlaw15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“I started listening to this because I like hearing Scott and Karl talk as a matter of principle. Honestly I don’t know a damned thing about music and I may like this show more than OGB.
Everyone should listen.”
AmericanClassic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“This podcast has quickly become one of my favourites. Keep them coming genetleman”
bow 21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/21
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“Absolutely wonderful podcast. Karl, Scott, and Trent have great affection for and insight on the music profiled. Plus, none of the Boomer hagiography for the usual suspects (looking at you Rolling Stone).
A request: you have to do one on Marty Robbins. El Paso is genius and Saddle Tramp melts...”Read full review »
Arkansas Ben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/21
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“After years of listening to modern country and folk music and being left with the feeling that this music was somehow superficial, I came across the Music and Ideas podcast episode about the evolution of Bluegrass.
20 minutes in to the episode I had realized that Karl, Trent, and Scott were my...”Read full review »
davevictor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/21
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“Did you wonder about the lyrics of Cream’s Crossroads? Listen to episode #17, Tracing the Origins of the Blues, and it all makes sense. Let Scott, Karl and Trent take you on a wonderful introduction to all things musical, so you can start your own explorations into music. It has inspired me to...”Read full review »
Jim Sandman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/21
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“The show is great and the hosts as well. Sometimes I get lost in the technical jargon but the stories and history are interesting and entertaining. They had a heavy metal show then a opera show. I was having the best time for 4 hours. Recommended for sure.”
TexanRyan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/21
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“Genius is the ability to take a complex subject and explain it so that anyone can understand it. The podcasters discuss the mechanics, mathematics and art of music in this way. And it’s fun to listen to!
A grievance: re: Blues, they disrespect Eric Clapton without explanation. In my view...”Read full review »
TresFilosophios via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“An excellent and well produced podcast on music. There’s nothing else like this out there. A treasure and a pleasure to listen to.”
Sophisticait via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“The trio hit it out of the park with the episode about Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I know next-to-nothing about music, other than liking what I like and hating what I hate, but this podcast is helping me learn something about music in an entertaining way. As for this specific...”Read full review »
BrockSw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/20
“Love the Jimmie Rodgers episode. I think they did a great job at explaining why that music is good beautiful and true to people who like it. They do that for all the types of music they discuss. By the way, did Michelle get bumped because she still didn’t like Jimmie Rodgers at the end of the...”Read full review »
Tlinscomb 8922 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/20
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“These guys are great. They pick the right tunes. Turn off stuff you should know and listen to this.”
Maluti2785 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/20
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“Great podcast...I share it and OGB with everyone. The only podcasts I listen to at normal speed.”
MalarkyDonny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/20
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“Walking my dog, marinating in 70 degree day watching the snow melt after an Autumn storm; goosebumps rolled down my body with the thunder of “When the Levee Breaks”. Goddamn, I forgot how much I loved that that album. Thanks from the boy named Kristan”
Cneph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/20
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“I love this podcast, it's the only one I listen to at normal speed. The Metal episode was so good I listened twice. Would you consider making your playlists public? Would love to listen to all of the songs for each episode. Thanks”Read full review »
Yorel68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“I am an OGB member so maybe there is a little bias but if you set that aside, no matter what genre, this podcast is designed to make you think. Metal is NOT screeching at the top of your voice and playing 3 cords over and over. Classical is NOT background studying music. Opera can be enjoyable...”Read full review »
Rickmoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/20
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“This episode was my first exposure to this podcast. I love metal in most of its forms and the cast really got into the weeds about the origins and musical roots of metal. They covered everything from Sabbath to Jinger. I appreciated the comparisons to classical music and their recognition of the...”Read full review »
Normally Not Polka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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“I love the variety of music genres these guys
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works4chocolate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/20
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“Really like this Podcast.”
Jonessaddle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/20
“Found this podcast last week and I’m lovin’ it. A varied look at many, (maybe ALL if we give ‘em time) music genres, how they relate to each other, also components of what makes music music.
All three hosts are very knowledgeable about the subject, each bringing different viewpoints to the...”Read full review »
Drwillie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/20
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“I don’t have a background in music, so the ideas that they discuss when listening to music ( melody, harmony etc ) are really interesting to me. And now whenever I listen to something good, I get it. I will always have that thanks to this podcast. I’m a big fan”
Oilfield book nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“Scott, Karl and Michelle have good chemistry, and sufficient musical knowledge to make this interesting. Not inordinately on musical analysis, relates to wider cultural and intellectual topics.”
Thomas Mirus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/20
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“This is a great discussion on music from a wide variety of genres that will help expand your horizons.”
firemanchef via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/20
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“Loved the first episode- cant wait for more!”
worleyem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/20
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“I’ve only listened to the first twelve seconds, but I’m hooked. Can’t wait for more. This thing is exactly what your looking for. Fun, smart, and Riveting AF. Keep it rolling in I need more!!”
xack42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/20
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