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Maniacal Music Musings

Jeremy Bryant/Chancy Grife

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Imagine a show where you could bring your favorite music album of all time and force two people to experience it from beginning to end. Sound fun, well that’s what Maniacal Music Musings is all about. The guest brings on an album they love and the two hosts try to match it with their own albums. Everyone picks a top 5 songs off all 3 albums and let the fun begin.
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Every week, ardent cinephile Taylor Manes brings a friend or family member on to discuss a movie of their choosing. They may or may not be able to stay on-topic. Follow the official podcast Twitter! @fwfcast Follow Taylor's personal Twitter! @teemanes Like our Facebook page! facebook.com/fwfcast/
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Afropop Worldwide

Afropop Worldwide

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Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti.
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Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both ...
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Welcome back to another amazing episode listeners, what can I say about this episode except for the fact that it was epic. Our guest this week is Alex Mell-Taylor, politics and culture writer, she was a pleasure to have on. The album she brought us was a good amount of homework but it was a pleasure of a surprise. Come listen and learn for yourself…
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Julia Lester brings heart, humor, and honesty to this deep-dive into her journey from a theatre-loving kid in LA to a Tony-nominated Broadway star. She talks about growing up surrounded by performers, how Into the Woods became a defining chapter in her career, and the surreal moment when Stephen Sondheim personally approved her audition tape. Julia…
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This Hip Deep episode features a remarkable journey among the forest people of the Central African Republic. The polyphonic, hocketing vocal style of this region's forest peoples ("pygmies") is one of the most singularly beautiful musical expressions in Africa, one that has entranced outsiders since the time of the pharaohs. Ethnomusicologist Miche…
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That's right folks, it's time for you to hear the next group bracket and this one was Jeremy's choice(I know about damn time). He decided to choose the Ranker Top 79 Best Doo Wop Songs Bracket, a genre he always wanted to explore more. So come as Jeremy and his guests try to pick between the first 48 songs and see who makes it through to face the w…
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From recreating music videos on VHS as a kid to being cast by Clint Eastwood with no callback, Erich Bergen’s path in entertainment has always been uniquely his own. In this episode, he shares the early influences that sparked his creativity—like turning Brio trains into the New York subway system—and how his love of producing was hiding in plain s…
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From church choir in Eatonville, Florida, to becoming the first Black Phantom on Broadway, Norm Lewis opens up about his unique path to the stage. He shares how early dreams of a tennis career turned into a life in music and theatre, and the surprising way a cruise ship job launched it all. In this candid conversation, Norm reflects on near-misses,…
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Kano State in northwest Nigeria is a land of paradox. The ancient home of the Hausa people, it has ties back to the oldest civilizations in West Africa. Muslim since around the 12th century, the region remained largely self-administered during the era of British colonialism, and never significantly adopted Christianity or Western culture and values…
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Behind every Afropop YouTube megahit and dancefloor sensation, there is a producer, a beat-maker striving to imagine the next big thing, basically inventing the future. In part 1 this two-part podcast, we meet Kooldrink, the producer who broke South African superstar Tyla, and Pierre Kwenders of the Moonshine Afro-house collective in Montreal, and …
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That's right folks, it's time for you to hear the next group bracket and this one was Jeremy's choice(I know about damn time). He decided to choose the Ranker Top 79 Best Doo Wop Songs Bracket, a genre he always wanted to explore more. So come as Jeremy and his guests try to pick between the first 48 songs and see who makes it through round 1. Come…
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From opera student to comedy icon to Broadway belter, Ana Gasteyer’s career has been anything but ordinary. In this candid conversation, Ana opens up about her winding path through improv comedy, the creative chaos of Saturday Night Live, and why live performance continues to mean so much in a media-saturated world. She shares the real backstage re…
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Exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and creatives from LCT's Floyd Collins musical. Recorded on March 11, 2025 in a rehearsal space at Lincoln Center Theatre. Interview order as follows: Ted Sperling Lizzy McAlpine Jeremy Jordan Sean Allen Krill Taylor Trensch Tina Landau Adam Guettel Jessica Molaskey Marc Kudisch Jason Gotay Get your…
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That's right musers, another week and another amazing episode with a great guest to join us. We are being joined by David Richards, Former Marine Corps Office and International Best Selling Author. We had an amazing episode where we talked about 3 great rock albums and music in general. Enjoy! Album's Discussed: Fear Inoculum by Tool Babez for Brea…
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Andy Palacio (1960-2008) of Belize was a brilliant singer/songwriter/bandleader/activist and one of the greatest champions of Garifuna culture in his time. At the height of his international acclaim, after the release of his 2007 album Watina, Andy died suddenly. This program was produced shortly before that tragic event and captures Andy, his band…
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Welcome back to another special that we haven't done in a while folks, that's right it's time for another 1-on-1 bracket. This time I'm being joined by Coyal Harrison of Visit Vegas Places Podcast as he takes on the Ice Cube Bracket. This topic hasn't been touched since we did it as a group a couple years ago so Jeremy was excited to talk about Cub…
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Whether he’s helping shape a brand-new show or breathing life into real people onstage, Caesar Samayoa brings authenticity and heart to every role. In this conversation, Caesar shares what it's like building Just in Time from the ground up—balancing daily rehearsals with nightly performances, and trusting in the collaborative energy of a veteran ca…
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That's right folks, the musers are back once again to bring you joy and entertainment. We are being joined this week by Bob Lement, Host of Static Radio Podcast, you may recognize him if you follow Jeremy's other show. We had a great time with the animated character that is Bob and got to talk about some classic musicians and music. Enjoy! Albums D…
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In this Hip Deep program, we explore musical connections between Africa and India. First up is the story of the Afro-Indian Sidi community. In the 13th century, Africans arrived in India as soldiers in the armies of Muslim conquerors. Some were able to rise through the ranks to become military leaders and even rulers. Their descendants continue to …
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In this episode, we meet two women from the Twin Cities - DJ Fawzi and DJ Yasmeenah - who are challenging stereotypes while continuing a tradition of Somali-Minnesotan trailblazing. And we catch up with Songhoy Blues through a short conversation with Oumar Touré, bassist of the acclaimed desert blues group about their groundbreaking new album Herit…
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That's right folks your musers are back once again to continue the madness of the Ranker 79 Top 80's Metal Songs Bracket. We continue down the road to craziness in this madhouse as we finish part 2, come listen as we finish off this epic list of songs and crown a grand winner. Which of these 31 songs will face the winner of the first part to be mad…
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It’s safe to say you’ve never heard an episode quite like this one. Cassie Silva joins me for a conversation filled with raw honesty, surprising twists, and a lot of laughter. We dive into everything from her unexpected life-changing trip to London, where & Juliet reignited her passion for performing, to the deeply complicated and emotional afterma…
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That's right folks your musers are back once again to continue the madness of the Ranker 79 Top 80's Metal Songs Bracket. We continue down the road to madness in this madhouse as we start part 2, come listen as we conquer round 1 and come back next week to hear the finale. Which of these 31 songs will make it into round 2, only one way to find out.…
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Welcome back to another amazing episode with your musers and boy do we have a great one this week. That's right folks, we are being joined by Alan Katz, TV and Movie Writer but most notably known for being the writer for Tales from the Crypt from Season 3 on. Join us for a downright fun and entertaining episode. Albums Discussed: The Richest Man in…
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Scholar and author Joseph Braude guides us through the often overlooked popular music of the Persian Gulf, the music known as Khaliji. We learn about the Africans of places like Bahrain and Kuwait - slaves of yore - their free descendents, and more recent waves of African immigrants, notably from Sudan. This episode features spectacular historic re…
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That's right your musers are back once more to take on the next incredible bracket, this one chosen by Andrew "Drewdaspriest" Datoush himself. You heard correctly the musers are taking on the Ranker Top 79 80's Metal Songs Bracket. So come join us as we finish off the 48 songs that are in part 1. Who will win the first part of this bracket and adva…
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What do you get when you mix Broadway royalty with sci-fi cloning, environmental theater, and a dash of boogie-woogie piano? A wildly entertaining conversation with the legendary Terrence Mann. From his earliest days growing up in a musical household to helping launch the North Carolina Theatre, Terry’s journey is packed with passion, persistence, …
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That's right folks, your musers are back again with another returning guest that it is a true pleasure to work with again. We are being joined by Amin Ca$h, rap artist, Chancy and Jeremy had a blast with him last time. So when he reached out to Jeremy asking to come back on, he couldn't refuse. Come see what great albums are talked about and learn …
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The cast and creative team behind Real Women Have Curves: The Musical gathered for an exclusive press day, and we were there to soak in the joy, passion, and powerful stories that define this new Broadway production. From bold choreography to songs that stick in your head long after the final note, this episode captures the spirit of a show that ce…
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King Sunny Ade was, in many ways, the inspiration for what would become Afropop Worldwide. And he was by no means an inspiration only to us! Many fans in America first got hooked on Afropop (and African music in general) through the landmark 1982-83 tour by King Sunny Ade and his African Beats: The propulsive polyrhythms of traditional drums mixed …
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That's right your musers are back once more to take on the next incredible bracket, this one chosen by Andrew "Drewdaspriest" Datoush himself. You heard correctly the musers are taking on the Ranker Top 79 80's Metal Songs Bracket. So come join us as we get through the 1st round of the 48 songs that are in part 1. Come back next to week to hear the…
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Joanna Gleason’s career has been nothing short of legendary. Best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, she’s graced Broadway in I Love My Wife, The Real Thing, Social Security, Nick & Nora, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Sons of the Prophet. Beyond the stage, her work spans film and television, with memo…
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Another week, another amazing episode by your musers and we had a great guest on this one. We are being joined by Joe from The I Don't Know Show with Joe podcast. Come join us for great music and great conversation. Albums Discussed: The Stage by Avenged Sevenfold The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack by Sixx A.M. The Serenity of Suffering by Korn Uncensor…
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An intimate look at Toumani Diabaté through 30 years of Afropop Worldwide conversations. From his home in Bamako to concert halls worldwide, Toumani revolutionized the kora and brought West African music to new heights – winning Grammys and collaborating with everyone from Ali Farka Touré to the London Symphony Orchestra.Join us as his longtime fri…
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In this episode of Planet Afropop, FayFay spotlights two standout artists, Tchella, an R&B vocalist, and Dotti the Deity, a Nigerian folk musician. Both friends and reality show winners, they’ve taken unique paths in a music scene dominated by lo-fi Alté vibes. From Port Harcourt to Lagos, and Badagry to Ibadan, they’ve stayed true to their sound, …
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Matt Doyle has built an impressive career on stage, from originating roles on Broadway to stepping into legendary ones. He reflects on his journey, from his early breakout in Spring Awakening to his Tony-winning turn as Jamie in Company. Along the way, he shares lessons learned from unexpected career pivots, the realities of show business, and how …
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Welcome back musers to another amazing episode of your favorite music review show, we are being joined by Matt Drago, Actor. Matt was recently in the film "Somewhere in Montana" and joined us to talk about the film and of course we had to do a movie soundtracks episode. So join us for a great discussion on film and movie soundtracks. Matt's Instagr…
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In this episode we take a rare look at Somalia’s formative, pre-civil war years (1960-90), which saw the birth of soomaalinimo - Somali patriotism. This national mood inspired people to put aside the clan identities so heavily manipulated by the colonial powers and dedicate themselves to the creation of a new, culturally authentic, but also modern,…
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From late night sessions of frenetic drumming, singing and trumpets and teenagers shaking their "waists" by the light of the moon, to hard-driving studio simpa tracks with drum machines, vst synths and auto-tuned vocals, simpa is an evolving neo-traditional popular music of the Dagomba people of Northern Ghana that is rarely heard outside of the re…
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AnnMarie Milazzo is a musical storyteller with an incredible gift for shaping sound and emotion. Her concept album The Shape of Things, inspired by Joy the Musical, has completely captured my imagination, and in this conversation, we break down how it all came together. She opens up about her creative process, the organic way she approaches vocal a…
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