Best Aaron Franz Podcasts (2025)

We continue our tour of the percussion section this week with a look at the timpani drums! You won't want to miss learning about these beautiful and versatile instruments. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_D_major,_Op.61_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0…

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Purcell's Anthems 48:29

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Nicholas Kenyon with his personal recommendation from Purcell's numerous anthems.By BBC Radio 3

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Chalien Not Chillin, Utp#385 59:15

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The knobs break, but Uncle is undeterred. Topics include: Friday Night Special, let it ring, TikTak, dog couch, IKEA, alien genetics, telepathy, channeling, Independence Day movie, UFOs, MLB playoffs, talking over callers, volume levels, bad knobbing, heaven isn’t too far away, headphones, bad audio, Robin, Australia, Sidekick gets fwustwated, expa…

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Dark Idealist Technocrat Takeover, AoT#478 59:46

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The maniacs taking over the US government are actually idealistic. They are the quixotic, dark idealists, pushing their Dark Enlightenment philosophy. Topics include: Don Quixote, quixotic, idealists, etymology, Tron Ares, occult concepts, virtual reality, Monterey CA, mundane world, The Ninth Gate, Grail legend, Left Hand Path occultism, dark idea…

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Mozart's Cosi fan tutte 48:01

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Sarah Lenton chooses her favourite recording of Mozart's opera Cosi fan tutte.By BBC Radio 3

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Consolidating the Propaganda Machine, AoT#477 44:39

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America First is going full steam ahead as our new technocratic overlords successfully consolidate media. They use the platforms they buy to turn the population inward, and against itself, all the while international influence shifts to America’s adversaries. Topics include: esoteric side of transhumanism, Looking For Truth in all the Wrong Places,…

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Episode 227: Anyone Can Play the Triangle (and learn about it too!) 11:31

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This week we're taking a look at perhaps the most famous percussion instrument, the triangle. We know even YOU can play it, so we're here to teach you all about it so you can go out into the world and pass as a true professional. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.1%2C_S.124_(Liszt%2C_Franz) htt…

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Beer Review Influencer, Utp#383 55:00

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Sidekick brings a fine Chinese beer to review on this broadcast. This was a fun and upbeat show. Topics include: top of the show callers, ball game food, hot dogs, beer review, eye exams to drive, Mountain Dew, Snow Beer, 99 Ranch Market, China, TikTak videos, beers around the world, Dust Bowl Hazy IPA, hyper night, Chinese Mountain Dew, caffeine, …

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Too Far Gone For Falun Gong, AoT#476 1:05:18

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Aaron and Chuck have a conversation about foreign influence campaigns. Getting beyond confirmation bias is a real stumbling block when it comes to this topic. Topics include: Revolve, esoteric side to transhumanism, old days of Truth Movement, conspiracy and fringe topics exploited by establishment, early days of podcasting, alternative media scene…

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Strauss's Le bourgeois gentilhomme 38:55

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Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite recording of Strauss's Le bourgeois gentilhomme.By BBC Radio 3

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Just Play the Knobs, Utp#382 1:03:02

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Sidekick is given an ultimatum to either talk or turn the knobs. The show may be growing, but the callers are getting devilish. Topics include: the knobs, Sidekick can’t talk, the topics paper, TikTak cut out for the night, callers, sports, the Baja Man, massage, Hulk Hogan death conspiracy theories, German knob technician, pro wrestling, 7 comets …

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Consolidating the New Mainstream Media, AoT#475 57:46

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The new mainstream media is social media, but the new propaganda is starting to look similar to the old War on Terror propaganda. Topics include: digital media, Truth Movement shifted into the influencer economy, emerging technologies, TikTok divestment going through, Larry Ellison Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, TikTok ban story was a farce, social m…

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Save Our Chain Restaurants, Utp#381 1:02:49

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The knobs make Chuck disappear for a couple of minutes, but the right use of those same knobs brings him right back. It just goes to show you it’s all how you use it. Topics include: comedy hour, international listeners, creating topics, race car movies, The Longest Yard, undertaker chief football TikTok video, Bigfoot like a cat, John Long Silvers…

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All Too Real Virtual World Assassination News, AoT#474 1:06:13

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Trying to find some meaning with the insanity of this digital simulacrum. Also, just another take on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Topics include: Patreon posts, small audience, hermit tendencies, This is Not Real Life Book, Lauren Southern, Alt Right, Unite the Right rally, White Noise documentary, honest behind the scenes stories, Tenet Medi…

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Episode 226: Gabriel Faure’s Paris Conservatory 10:00

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In our final episode of the Paris Conservatory series, we're looking into a director who revolutionized the conservatory for the modern day- Gabriel Faure. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane%2C_Op.50_(Faur%C3%A9%2C_Gabriel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode…

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Beer Review Shot Glass Tour, Utp#380 59:25

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Uncle does another beer review with a five shot glass tour. Topics include: beer review, Taiwan Beer, 5 shot glasses, TikTak BTS stream, Chargers beat Chiefs, NFL pick sheet pools, animals with strange fungal infections, neighborhood fruit trees, good neighbors, drink responsibly, MLB baseball talk, multiple teams in one city, NHL, Kiss Cam problem…

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The New Peter Thiel Is Contrarian Not Libertarian, AoT#473 59:20

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The pretense of being a Libertarian was just too much work to keep up with for Peter Thiel, and so a new label has been conjured up to describe him. As a contrarian, he now has the luxury of not having to believe in anything, and instead maintain an appearance of antagonism to the status quo. Topics include: Patreon posts, Carroll Quigley, mainstre…

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Lighting Up the Sky, Utp#379 52:22

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Uncle uses his power of prophecy to get a glimpse of the future. Those people are there lighting up the sky, and hopefully it is a sign of better things to come. Topics include: Ed’s letter, shovel rock, TikTak, Ochelli Chat issues, Creative Accidents tires slashed, Sidekick playing with his toy machine, TikTok live center, the X Machine, joiners, …

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Angelic Investor Blessings to the Self Righteous Ones, AoT#472 1:06:20

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The former “Truth Movement” is no longer in existence, however some of the personalities involved in it are still out there making media. The many unfortunate changes in their messaging are discussed here, and Aaron will be going further with this in his ongoing Patreon series. Topics include: improvements on Patreon, listeners who sent DVDs in the…

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Episode 225: Premiere Scandals at the Prix de Rome 11:56

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It was the most prestigious competition of all, yet shrouded in controversy; that's right, we're talking about the Prix de Rome. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/La_valse%2C_M.72_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcodeBy Rocky Mountain Student Media

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Kevin Key guest, Bombay Beach Report, Utp#378 53:52

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Kevin Key of the Bombay Beach Report TikTak is our guest on this episode. Learn a little of the history of the Salton Sea here, and be sure to follow Kevin for much more. Topics include: microphone correction, guest, Kevin Key, Bombay Beach, Salton Sea, RV down by the Lake, TikTak, banned from Facebook and IG, living off grid, desert, documentary s…

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Alaska Plummet 2025, AoT#471 53:40

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What heights were reached at the Alaska meeting of The US and Russia? What depths have we reached in terms of digital life? Topics include: Patreon project, Looking For Truth In All the Wrong Places, enemy combatants, Trump and Putin Alaska summit, bad audio with interpreter, peace, podcast imagery, red carpet, runway, fish avatars, gaining audienc…

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Penn and Puppet Magic Show, Utp#377 58:39

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It’s a cavalcade of topics on this week’s Uncle Show. So much to talk about, and so little time. Topics include: the crazy stuff, prerecording shows for when we are away, TikTak, livestream channels, drop glass from Creative Accidents, unboxing video, New Year’s Revolution, Taiwan Beer, hitting the list of topics, South Park, Special Olympics, find…

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Social Media Propaganda Is Worse Than TV, AoT#470 57:24

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There is an ongoing war in the podcast world. The latest comedian defector is Marc Maron, and he has done a good job calling out the unofficial leaders of the space. Topics include: Patreon ideas, scheduling live streams, continuing to produce online media, absence of Elon Musk, template for online behavior, AI, stolen election allegations, NSA aud…

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Episode 224: The History of the Paris Conservatory 11:41

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You've heard us speak many times about the great establishment of the Paris Conservatory, so this week we're going to learn all about it's history. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode…

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Sammy Hay Cart's Time to Shine, Utp#376 56:03

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Uncle has a list of topics to discuss, and he does a fine job of covering them in great detail. Topics include: McTor, chat rooms, TikTak, videos, phone calls, more technical issues, the Idiot in costume, dead wrestler, Billy Graham, Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Republican National Convention appearance, NWO, heel turn, WCW, the Little Guys, Kevin Na…

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The Prince of Darkness and the Self-Righteous Ones, AoT#469 57:14

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Aaron and Chuck discuss the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Later in the show, Aaron attempts to make sense of our senseless reality. Topics include: continuing on in the face of adversity, death of Ozzy Osbourne, Back to the Beginning, off of meds, charity event, Black Sabbath, solo career, heavy metal, darkness, trademark sound, identity, Lemmy, Parkin…

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Episode 223: Modern Music of the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair 14:19

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It's fair to say some wonderful musical moments have come out of the Worlds Fairs. We're honing in on the Expo 58 this week to look at a very interesting modern piece, so join us at the Fair! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode…

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Calling In Sick, Utp#375 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

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Uncle powers through some technical difficulties on the broadcast. Topics include: no calls, some network setbacks, live-streaming snafus, human created content over AI, PayPal down, Skype dial pad gone, understanding, online phone services, government hour, crazy feedback, Labubu toy, mystery style toys, TikTok videos, YouTube, idiot leader, chann…

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The Age of Transitions

Aaron Franz

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Uncle (the podcast)

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The CoffeeHouse Classical

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Record Review Podcast

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Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major 49:35

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Episode 228: Hitting the Right Notes About the Timpani 14:54

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Purcell's Anthems 48:29

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Chalien Not Chillin, Utp#385 59:15

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Dark Idealist Technocrat Takeover, AoT#478 59:46

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Mozart's Cosi fan tutte 48:01

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Consolidating the Propaganda Machine, AoT#477 44:39

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Episode 227: Anyone Can Play the Triangle (and learn about it too!) 11:31

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Beer Review Influencer, Utp#383 55:00

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Too Far Gone For Falun Gong, AoT#476 1:05:18

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Strauss's Le bourgeois gentilhomme 38:55

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Just Play the Knobs, Utp#382 1:03:02

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Consolidating the New Mainstream Media, AoT#475 57:46

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Save Our Chain Restaurants, Utp#381 1:02:49

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All Too Real Virtual World Assassination News, AoT#474 1:06:13

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Episode 226: Gabriel Faure’s Paris Conservatory 10:00

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Beer Review Shot Glass Tour, Utp#380 59:25

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The New Peter Thiel Is Contrarian Not Libertarian, AoT#473 59:20

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Lighting Up the Sky, Utp#379 52:22

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Angelic Investor Blessings to the Self Righteous Ones, AoT#472 1:06:20

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Episode 225: Premiere Scandals at the Prix de Rome 11:56

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Kevin Key guest, Bombay Beach Report, Utp#378 53:52

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Alaska Plummet 2025, AoT#471 53:40

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Penn and Puppet Magic Show, Utp#377 58:39

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Social Media Propaganda Is Worse Than TV, AoT#470 57:24

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Episode 224: The History of the Paris Conservatory 11:41

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Sammy Hay Cart's Time to Shine, Utp#376 56:03

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The Prince of Darkness and the Self-Righteous Ones, AoT#469 57:14

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Episode 223: Modern Music of the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair 14:19

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Calling In Sick, Utp#375 1:04:50