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S05E05 - John Williams' Star Wars Legacy, with Dan Golding

John Williams' Star Wars Legacy, with Dan Golding

Season 05  Episode 05  •   September 22, 2023

Author and composer Dan Golding joins Kirk for a deep dive into one of John Williams' greatest scores.

S05E04 - Counterpoint, Chaka Kahn, & Peter Gabriel

Counterpoint, Chaka Kahn, & Peter Gabriel

Season 05  Episode 04  •   September 08, 2023

Mailbag time!

S05E03 - "Soul Vaccination" by Tower of Power

"Soul Vaccination" by Tower of Power

Season 05  Episode 03  •   August 25, 2023

When you get the notion, Tower's got the potion.

S05E02 - "Killing Me Softly With His Song," as sung by Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, & Lori Lieberman

"Killing Me Softly With His Song," as sung by Lauryn Hill...

Season 05  Episode 02  •   August 11, 2023

Three different singers; one classic song.

S05E01 - "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For Fears

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For Fears

Season 05  Episode 01  •   July 28, 2023

Welcome to your life.

S05 BONUS - An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia

An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia

Season 05  BONUS  •   July 14, 2023

From Pavarotti to Di Stefano, an epic journey through the world of the opera tenor,

S05 BONUS - Season 5 Announcement!

Season 5 Announcement!

Season 05  BONUS  •   July 13, 2023

An update on plans for a very musical Season 5.

S05 BONUS - "You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in Sydney

"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in Sydney

Season 05  BONUS  •   June 30, 2023

Kirk goes on stage in Sydney to talk about the unofficial Australian national anthem.

S01E104 - The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch

The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch

Season 01  Episode 104  •   May 26, 2023

Author and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.

S01E103 - From Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily Reese

From Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily Reese

Season 01  Episode 103  •   February 17, 2023

Musician and podcaster Emily Reese stops by to chat about some of her favorite music, and also Golden Girls.