Best Vanguard Studios Podcasts (2026)

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The Best New Jazz of 2025 36:36

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4h ago36:36

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We're looking back at the best jazz releases of 2025. Listen with pianist Adam Maness as he breaks down and reacts to these great tracks. This is a new segment from the team behind You'll Hear It, and we're looking to continue this music discovery pod as a weekly series in 2026. Help us shape this series and leave us a comment with your feedback. 0…

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How to Live a Musical Life in 2026 32:04

6d ago32:04

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What does it really mean to live a musical life? As we look ahead to 2026, Adam and Peter talk about music as a way of being. Not a checklist, or a finish line, or something reserved for “professionals.” They share why they believe everyone is a musician, and why taste and curiosity matter more than optimization. Whether you're a musician, or a lov…

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"Sign o' the Times" – Prince 1:31:11

10d ago1:31:11

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Prince's Sign O' the Times is one of our most requested albums at You'll Hear It. But, there is a certain window of millennial that doesn't really "get" Prince. If that’s you, this episode is your on ramp into his music. We start with Prince's earliest albums, tracing his incredible run from 1978 through to 1986. By the time we hit 1987 (around the…

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"Sinatra at the Sands" — Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and His Orchestra 1:05:06

17d ago1:05:06

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Could this be peak Frank? Sinatra at the Sands captures the energy, the cool, and the incredible voice that made this crooner so iconic. Backed by the Count Basie Orchestra with arrangements by a young Quincy Jones, this live album still swings 60 years later! Sinatra at the Sands was recorded at a moment when Sinatra was emerging from a slump. Roc…

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The Peter Martin x Strong Songs Interview 1:28:07

24d ago1:28:07

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How much do you know about Peter Martin? In this conversation with Kirk Hamilton of the Strong Songs podcast, Peter shares his musical influences and trajectory as a young jazz pianist. He brings us right back to the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s with stories of meeting Wynton Marsalis, and playing with jazz legends like Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove and Joshu…

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Netflix Buying Warner Bros?! 🤯 + Google Robotics & Ubiquiti 5G Max and more 49:29

27d ago49:29

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Welcome back to Tech for Work! 👋 After a crazy week of Thanksgiving and special streams, we are back to break down some absolute bombshell news in the tech and business world. In this episode, Jesse dives into the historic acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Netflix and what that means for your favorite IP. We also discuss the heating up of the…

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"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" – Lauryn Hill 1:05:07

24d ago1:05:07

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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was one of the BIGGEST records of the 90s. When you sell 20 million records, like Lauryn Hill did, you're into mass market territory; you're selling records all over the world and reaching across genres. With Miseducation, Lauryn Hill struck a nerve with humanity. How did she do it? As you'll hear in this episode, th…

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Ubiquiti Black Friday DEALS! 💸 + How Gemini 3 Changed My Life 🤯 53:58

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Welcome back to another live episode of TABGEEKS! 🚀Please use my affiliate link for Ubiquiti purchases to help support the channel. Thanks! https://store.ui.com/us/en?a_aid=TabGeeks This week, Jesse Nowlin jumps straight into the massive Ubiquiti Black Friday Sale, breaking down exactly which gear is worth your money (and what sold out instantly). …

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"The Köln Concert" – Keith Jarrett 1:15:56

1M ago1:15:56

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Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert" is the best selling solo piano album of all time. But why this album? Possibly because it sounded like nothing else in popular music at the time of its release in 1975. It is cinematic, genre-fluid and masterful – in many ways ahead of its time. Jazz musicians Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to one of the most…

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Soundpainter & The Oxford Ambient Collective - Illusions In Retrograde - 01 Illusion 1 Odyssey 17:50

1M ago17:50

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slowworldmusic - a remaster from 2013 releaseAndrew Janik is awesome at:- https://soundcloud.com/soundpainterIllusions In Retrograde Remastered -4 tracks out now:https://burythejar.bandcamp.com/album/illusions-in-retrograde-remasteredavailable on all other streaming services in the coming weeksBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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"Songs in the Key of Life" – Stevie Wonder 1:50:51

2M ago1:50:51

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Songs in the Key of Life stands apart, even next to the other four albums in Stevie Wonder's classic period. It resulted in the most hit singles: "I Wish", "Sir Duke", "As" and "Another Star". Chris Molanphy of the Hit Parade podcast leads us through this album's incredible charts story. Not only did it produce FOUR singles, but it inspired two oth…

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Vision Pro vs. Galaxy XR: Samsung's HUGE Mistake! 😡 | Gemini 3 Rumors & Ubiquiti AI Key 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to TABGEEKS Tech for Work! 💻 I'm Jesse Nowlin, and this week's show turned into a deep (and slightly ranty!) dive into the world of XR. I finally did it... I bought a used Apple Vision Pro to compare against the Samsung Galaxy XR, and I have some strong opinions, especially about Samsung's massive ecosystem misstep …

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"Mingus Ah Um" — Charles Mingus 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

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1959 gave us Kind of Blue, Time Out ... and Mingus Ah Um. Adam and Peter dig into Charles Mingus’s most adventurous, soulful record: gospel, bebop, and pure Mingus genius. You’ve never heard it quite like this. Charles Mingus was one of jazz's greatest bass players AND composers. Listen with us as we break down the genius in every track of his best…

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"At Town Hall" – Nina Simone 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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At Town Hall captures a pivotal moment in Nina Simone's story, when she left behind her dream of being a concert pianist and embraced her identity as an indefinable and remarkable talent. At Town Hall shows off Nina’s classical chops, infused with the jazz influences from working in nightclubs and mixed with the folk and gospel sounds of her youth.…

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"Thriller" – Michael Jackson 1:21:39

2M ago1:21:39

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In 1981, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones set out on one of the most ambitious projects in pop music history: an album where every song was a hit. The result was Thriller. The record-breaking, chart-topping masterpiece produced six top-ten hits, became the best-selling album of all time, and propelled Black American music into global pop dominance.…

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Ubiquiti G6 Pro Dome, Google Samsung Galaxy XR, Meta Oakley Vanguard Unboxings! 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Welcome back to Tech for Work! I'm your host, Jesse Nowlin, and this week has been non-stop. I'm issuing a major correction on my Meta Glasses review, unboxing the massive Oakley Vanguards, and getting hands-on with the brand new Ubiquiti G6 Pro Dome camera. Plus, I'm discussing the Galaxy XR drama and the big AWS outage. Let's get into it! 🤓 Meta …

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"Voodoo" – D'Angelo 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

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In light of D'Angelo's passing, we're replaying our episode on Voodoo from June 2025. This Grammy-winning, genre-defying album changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And it has seriously influenced the playing of so many musicians, including our own Adam Maness. From Questlove’s behind-the-beat drumming to Roy Hargrove’s horn arrangem…

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Ubiquiti UPS 2U Rack Mount UNBOXING! Plus: Pixel 10 Pro Fold & New Elgato Gear 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

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Welcome back to Tech for Work! Jesse Nowlin is back from his travels and has a desk full of new tech to unbox and review. 💻 We're getting our hands on the brand-new Ubiquiti UPS 2U Rack Mount for a live unboxing, setup, and adoption into the UniFi controller. We're also taking a first look at the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (how's that new hinge?!). P…

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The Jazz Samples That Built Hip Hop 1:36:37

3M ago1:36:37

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Hip hop wouldn’t sound the same without jazz. From A Tribe Called Quest to PinkPantheress, jazz provides the groove behind of some of the most iconic tracks of the genre. Diallo Riddle and Luxxury of One Song join Adam and Peter to geek out on deep cuts and the genius behind hip hop’s greatest jazz samples. We explore how sampling has shaped both g…

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2: The Reactor.wav 6:00

3M ago6:00

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2: The Reactor.wav by TheOxfordAmbientCollectiveBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2:Vilniaus Arkikaredra 2:57

3M ago2:57

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2:Vilniaus Arkikaredra by TheOxfordAmbientCollectiveBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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"Hard Groove" – The RH Factor 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

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The RH Factor’s Hard Groove might sound uncontroversial to modern ears, but in the early 2000s it was revolutionary. With this record, Roy Hargrove broke away from the straight-ahead jazz revival of the Young Lions era and created something entirely new. Hard Groove blended Roy’s trumpet with the voices of R&B and soul heavyweights like D’Angelo, E…

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"Blue" – Joni Mitchell 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

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Joni Mitchell’s Blue, a folk masterpiece, has inspired jazz musicians since its release in 1971. Is it because she sings like a horn player? Her improvisational melodies? Her unconventional chord structures? Her confessional songwriting? We dive into every song on Blue, breaking down her favorite chords and her vocal phrasing to understand what mak…

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Ubiquiti Unboxings: G6 Pro 360! Flex Utility Pro, UNAS 2, and My New Google GDE Plaque! 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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Hello, and welcome back to Tech for Work! I'm your host, Jesse Nowlin, and this week we're diving into a mountain of new tech. I'm unboxing some incredible new gear from Ubiquiti, including the powerful G6 Pro 360 camera and the sleek new UNAS 2 for your network storage needs. 📦 Plus, I'm sharing my detailed thoughts on the biggest announcement fro…

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"A Love Supreme" — John Coltrane 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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John Coltrane's A Love Supreme: Some call it the greatest album of the 20th century. Others say it isn't even Coltrane's best album ... of 1965. No matter where you think it sits in the jazz music canon, Coltrane's love letter to God is a masterpiece. We break it down track-by-track, chord-by-chord to uncover what makes this album such a rewarding …

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iPhone 17 Pro Max: My First Impressions! 🤔 PLUS Ubiquiti's NEW UNAS Lineup! 48:06

3M ago48:06

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In this week's live show, I'm giving you my hands-on first look at the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max! We'll unbox it, talk about the new "plateau" camera design (and the infamous wobble!), the massive camera upgrades, and whether it's worth the annual upgrade. PLUS, Ubiquiti surprised us all with a whole new family of network-attached storage! I'm br…

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Why Jazz Musicians Love Hip Hop (ft. Switched On Pop) 54:39

4M ago54:39

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We're talking jazz influences in hip hop today with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched On Pop. We dig into tracks from Kendrick Lamar (there's that TPAB acronym!), Common, Cautious Clay and David Bowie to surface the musical qualities that explain why jazz musicians love these artists. Plus - we explore the striking similarities between j…

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Apple's INSANE iPhone Air! 🤯 Plus: Ubiquiti UNVR Instant & Starlink's $17 BILLION Bet, Testing the DJI Osmo 360 at Disneyland 49:42

4M ago49:42

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the TABGEEKS weekly live show! I'm your host, Jesse Nowlin, and we have a jam-packed episode for you today. 🚀We're breaking down all the huge announcements from the Apple event, including my thoughts on the ridiculously thin iPhone Air, why I immediately ordered the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the massive ANC improvements i…

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"Innervisions" — Stevie Wonder 1:30:20

4M ago1:30:20

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We’re diving back into Stevie Wonder with Innervisions, right in the heart of his classic period from 1972 to 1976. There’s something magical about this stretch of music history, and Innervisions stands as one of the greatest albums to emerge from it. Stevie wrote every song on this album, and played every instrument on many tracks. From "Too High"…

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New Studio & New Cameras! G6 Pro, G6 Dome, and More! 🤯 Live Q&A with Jesse Nowlin 54:36

4M ago54:36

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Welcome back to the TABGEEKS live show! In this episode, Jesse Nowlin gives us an exclusive look at his brand-new studio setup and dives deep into a bunch of exciting new tech, including the latest from Ubiquiti and Google! Jesse shares the challenges of building the perfect studio, his thoughts on the latest Google Pixel phones, and gives us a han…

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"Someday My Prince Will Come" — Miles Davis 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

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There is no more important relationship in this era of music than that of Miles Davis and John Coltrane; two masters ever-present in the musical and cultural landscape. Someday My Prince Will Come marks the last time Coltrane and Davis played together, and it couldn't be more perfect. We dive into how their partnership played out on stage and in th…

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You'll Hear It - Season 13 1:07

4M ago1:07

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🎹 Welcome to You’ll Hear It! Your destination for laid‑back jazz chats, nerdy chords, and genuine conversations with Adam Maness and Peter Martin. If you love spontaneous piano sessions, deep dives into jazz theory, or discovering community around two laid‑back hosts, you’re in the right place.By Peter Martin & Adam Maness

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"Afro Blue" — Robert Glasper 58:12

4M ago58:12

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When does Afro Blue and Smells Like Teen Spirit belong on the same record? When it's a Robert Glasper album! In 2012, Glasper's Black Radio brought together artists like Erykah Badu to bring a jazz standard, Afro Blue, back into the popular music canon. Black Radio hit #1 on the jazz charts, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the hip-hop R&B chart…

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2: Lost Signals 6:14

4M ago6:14

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This is from the soundtrack to the 1994 film by director Sam Norton. The film is set on a space station on the edge of the solar system orbiting Pluto and suddenly all communication is lost with the home world.By TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol 2:Ghost In The Dunes 2:54

4M ago2:54

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A tune recorded in WaveMapper. This is from the soundtrack to the 1988 film by Japanese director Akari Ito. The film explores the how a young boy called Hinta as he dreams of a world of mystic castles, ravens and ghosts in dunes.By TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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"Rumours" — Fleetwood Mac 52:53

5M ago52:53

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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is undoubtedly one of the best pop rock albums ever. But the story behind its creation reads like a soap opera. Everyone -- Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mic Fleetwood -- were enduring heartbreak during its recording. Stevie and Lindsey were breaking up. The McVies had already split, but …

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"Maiden Voyage" — Herbie Hancock 1:01:21

5M ago1:01:21

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Today we're going on an aquatic journey with Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage. Herbie calls the title track the best tune he's ever written. We dive deep into the music to explore what makes this tune, and this album, great. The roots of Maiden Voyage date back in 1963, when Herbie began hearing rumors that Miles Davis wanted to hear him play. He did…

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Themes From Forgotten Films Vol2:Tamsus Kodas 4:01

5M ago4:01

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A synth jam in Synth One J6 - the first in a new set of Themes From Forgotten Films. This is part of the Sountrack for the 2014 film Tamsus Kodas by Lithunanian director Kajus Kalvis. The film explores the day in the life of hacker Danielius Banis who gets dangerously involved in the Vilnius underworld.…

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"Still Crazy After All These Years" — Paul Simon 1:39:40

5M ago1:39:40

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Broken Record's Justin Richmond joins us to talk Still Crazy After All These Years. Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album was born out of divorce, and produced some of his greatest songs of all time, like 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, My Little Town and I Do It For Your Love. We dive into the story behind this remarkable album, including Steve Gadd's fa…

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Season Finale: Testing Our Show Against Our Own Rules 56:44

5M ago56:44

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We turn our own categories back on ourselves! We're looking back on the past 20 epiosdes, which we're calling You'll Hear It Season 12, and ask: - What are our apex moments? - What are our desert island tracks? - Is season 12 better than Kind of Blue?! And - we hear from you, dear listeners. You sent in your questions on Speakpipe, and we answer th…

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Steven Williams on Walltown Roots, Business & Building a Better Durham | The Turn Around Podcast 1:06:26

6M ago1:06:26

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In this powerful episode of The Turn Around Podcast, host Stewart "Squirt" Holley reconnects with childhood friend Steven Williams, a Durham native, Walltown community member, international business leader, and former mayoral candidate for the City of Durham. Together, they reflect on their early lives growing up in Walltown, the trials and triumph…

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Justin Lee Watts & Stewart Holley on Overseas Hoops, Durham Roots & Mental Resilience 59:11

6M ago59:11

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In this episode of The Turn Around Podcast, international pro-ballers Justin Lee Watts and host Stewart "Squirt" Holley reconnect for an honest conversation on basketball, identity, and mental wellness—all rooted in their hometown of Durham, North Carolina. From high school gyms in Bull City to courts around the globe, Justin and Stewart reflect on…

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Back in the Studio: Stewart "Squirt" Holley on Basketball, Durham & What's Next 40:25

6M ago40:25

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Season 3 kicks off in Durham, NC, where host Stewart "Squirt" Holley sits down with Talib Jasir to reflect on The Turn Around Podcast's journey—from its early roots to what fans can expect this season. In this live interview recorded at Tunes Studio, Stewart reps hard for Bull City and the 252 (Edenton, NC), sharing how basketball remains a central…

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From Sonata to Stank Face 1:09:59

6M ago1:09:59

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The ultimate musical showdown: jazz vs classical. We bring in conductor Josh Weilerstein from the Sticky Notes podcast to compare, contrast and find the common ground among these two very different schools of music. From Duke Ellington's swinin' take on Peer Gynt to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, we explore the tunes and the musicians blurring…

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The Best Thing To Ever Happen In 1960 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

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John Coltrane’s Giant Steps isn’t just a jazz classic — it’s a rite of passage. Peter Martin and Adam Maness dig into what makes the album so technically punishing and emotionally electrifying. From the iconic solo on the title track to the symmetrical harmonies, the lightning-fast chord changes, the fiery swing of Cousin Mary, and the full-throttl…

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Jazz Organ LEGEND Reveals Favorite Tracks 34:35

6M ago34:35

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We’re sitting down with one of the greats! Organist Larry Goldings is in the house to spin the B3 tracks that shaped him – from Jimmy Smith’s revolutionary runs to Billy Preston’s blending brilliance behind Aretha Franklin. Along the way, Larry breaks down the nuts and bolts (err… drawbars and percs) behind his favorite players, offering expert ins…

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The Genius of D'Angelo's Voodoo 1:18:10

6M ago1:18:10

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We’re finally digging into “Voodoo” - D’Angelo’s Grammy-winning album that changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And the album a young Adam Maness had on repeat, seriously influencing his playing as well as countless musicians since. With Questlove’s “Dilla-drag” drumming, Pino Palladino’s funky bass lines, Roy Hargrove’s jazzy horn …