Best KUT KUTX Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Amy Annelle: “East Texas Son” 3:26

4h ago3:26

3:26

When you look past the vast sea of love lyrics out there, songs inspired by natural phenomena are just about the greatest equalizer across music’s history. And it makes sense; there’s something so primal and timeless about evoking the rumble of thunder, the whip of wind, or the roar of the ocean. Sure, you can point to jazz or blues as place for ma…

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Karima Santi: “Arizona” 3:37

9h ago3:37

3:37

Short attention spans and TikTok sensations. That’s one of the biggest pairings in modern media today. So you can’t really blame younger creators for taking the quantity-over-quality approach and just cranking out singles, essentially playing a numbers game for potential traction. But let’s be honest. You’d rather hear something from a patient perf…

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Is Raunchiness in Rap really that new? 39:45

1h ago39:45

39:45

Inspired by discourse around the recent BET Awards, Confucius and Fresh discuss why some folks are reacting oddly to what’s perceived as uncouth behavior alongside an Unpopular Opinion Puerto Ricans’ place in the rise of Hip-Hop. The post Is Raunchiness in Rap really that new? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.…

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The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt.2 (Ep. 32, 2024) 29:08

2h ago29:08

29:08

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents Part Two of a tribute to the late John R. Lewis, Civil Rights icon, advocate for social justice and equality, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 1987. The post The Honorable Joh…

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Foxglove: “Sunday Highs” 5:20

4d ago5:20

5:20

Craving some musical soul food for this weekend? Treating yourself to some Foxglove ought to be a good fit! Since 2022 this Austin six-piece has scattered their musical remedies through fields of funk, soul, and R&B alongside forays into indie and hard rock. And as heard on last October’s Ephemeral Daydreams EP, Foxglove forgoes the generic formula…

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Counterfeit Cowboy: “20 Beers” 3:45

1h ago3:45

3:45

Happy Fourth of July! As with every Independence Day, you know people are gonna be celebrating loudly, music blaring. If you’re set to watch fireworks from Lady Bird Lake, from experience we can expect a cacophony of sonics from the sea of individual bluetooth speakers. But by and large, across the Lone Star State, we’re foreseeing another July 4th…

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The Brothers Burn: “Stepped In Gum” 2:22

20h ago2:22

2:22

What happens when you possess all the technical prowess to make a modern record and a newfound abundance of time, but you’ve never tried your hand at music? Best get crackin’, right? At least that’s the backstory behind Austin producer Scott Osborn, better known by his creative alias The Brothers Burn. Sure, Scott’s already in his sixties, but that…

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deCasa: “INSTIGATOR” 2:10

2d ago2:10

2:10

Remember that expression “in the house” that was used to show enthusiasm about someone or something’s presence in close proximity? Yeah, you don’t really hear that one much anymore in the 2020s… But if you do want something that’s retro without sounding too dated, deCasa is sheer delight. Since 2019, deCasa’s Ricky Santiago-Cruz has incorporated hi…

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The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt. 1(Ep. 31, 2024) 29:32

3d ago29:32

29:32

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents Part One of a tribute to the late John R. Lewis, Civil Rights icon, Freedom Rider, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 1987. The post The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt. 1(Ep. 31, 2…

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Benefits of The Open Floor Plan 8:17

7d ago8:17

8:17

When you work in an open floor plan it’s hard to concentrate as you’re easily distracted, and you feel like a pest, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, they do have an interesting upside. The post Benefits of The Open Floor Plan appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.…

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Rulitos: “Envuelto En Tus Uñas” 2:48

7d ago2:48

2:48

Rhythm, melody, and chords. Those are what make the language of music universal. And that’s why even if we can only sing along phonetically, we still appreciate the beauty of a tune, no matter what tongue it’s in – no subtitles necessary. So let’s talk Rulitos. The Chilean-American multi-instrumentalist-songwriter behind this curly-haired handle is…

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Why are there so many empty stores on The Drag near UT Austin? 9:41

7d ago9:41

9:41

When you walk along The Drag, there’s not much to see in terms of businesses. Sure, there’s some hustle and bustle — students walking to and from class, cars rushing by — but many of the storefronts are empty. The post Why are there so many empty stores on The Drag near UT Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.…

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Sam Franklin: “Blanket” 3:00

8d ago3:00

3:00

If you want quality culture here in Texas, the surname Franklin has been shown to be a strong indicator. There’s BBQ pitmaster Aaron Franklin, The Suffers’ frontwoman Kam Franklin, and…native Austinite Sam Franklin. This producer/engineer/songwriter’s been formally doing his solo thing since the mid twenty-teens, and if you check out his streaming …

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Who owns Austin’s venues, how it’s changed, and why it matters. 32:04

8d ago32:04

32:04

20 years ago, most of Austin’s venues were independently and locally run. But over time, corporations like Live Nation and Oak View Group have entered Austin’s venue landscape. Discover how that happened, and what it means for our live music ecosystem. The full transcript of this episode of Pause/Play is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. …

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Painterly: “Ok/Alright” 2:42

10d ago2:42

2:42

What’s that old stereotype about the acting hubs of L.A. and New York? Oh right. Every server you meet is actually an actor who’s just waiting tables ’til they score that sweet screen time. Which is fairly different from music hubs like Austin, where success is less about streaming numbers and more about overcoming artist multiplicity to make yours…

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Interview with Dr. Rosalind Oliphant and Terry P. Mitchell 54:49

14d ago54:49

54:49

Confucius and Fresh sit down with Founder Dr. Rosalind Oliphant and Author Terry P. Mitchell to discuss the Austin African American Book Festival and The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin, happening June 29th, plus Hip-Hop Facts, reactions to the latest headlines, and an Unpopular Opinion on Tyler the Creator’s role as a West Coast representat…

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Dyana Williams (Ep. 30, 2024) 29:29

11d ago29:29

29:29

On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dyana Williams, radio and television personality, music industry veteran, journalist and member of the Board of Directors of The National Museum of African American Music. Williams is a co-originator and co-founder of Black Music Month. The post Dyana Williams (E…

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The Open Floor Plan 8:23

17d ago8:23

8:23

Creating open floor plans for workspaces may be less expensive, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, psychologically, we’re paying a high price. The post The Open Floor Plan appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.By KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

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Fogwood: “The Mystic Valley” 4:21

13d ago4:21

4:21

Yesterday was the summer solstice, not that you’d be able to tell with how grey and rainy it was. So to complement this week’s inclement weather, we’re getting a little foggy this Friday. And that’s on behalf of Fogwood. Down to three members from the original four we heard on Fogwood’s eponymous 2022 debut, this Austin outfit lets their multi-inst…

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Subpar Snatch: “Juicy Booty” 3:12

14d ago3:12

3:12

In the casual hookup community, even lovers with the highest body counts (especially those outside cis-hetero norms) might agree; it’s not size, shape, presence, or lack of specific anatomical features that make the biggest impression after the act. No, the quality of your “bits” may actually come second to a sense of enthusiasm when turning what c…

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Daniel Fears: “Home” (Live from the Draylon Mason Music Studio) 3:54

15d ago3:54

3:54

Happy Juneteenth! While it’s now a national holiday, it’s always been a celebration here in Texas, where historically Black hubs like Houston were notified of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War’s end later than the rest of the states. And it’s Houston that gave us our July 2021 Artist of the Month Daniel Fears. We’ve already gushed abo…

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Artist Interview: Judy Blank and Dylan Earl – “Mee-Maw” 39:45

15d ago39:45

39:45

HEAR YE HEAR YE part two of our episode featuring Judy Blank, Dylan Earl, and their bayou bop “Mee-Maw” is out now!! In this interview, you’ll learn how they discovered electricity, took the Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Born on the Bayou” too seriously, and wrote “Mee-Maw.” We highly recommend listening to part one first before diving into th…

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Luke Smith: “Jimmy” 2:57

16d ago2:57

2:57

We’re right at Pride Month’s midpoint, so just as a refresher: no matter how you identify, be proud of yourself! At the same time, it’s worth acknowledging our place in a progressive city, a quarter century into the 21st, because not every Queer person’s been blessed with those privileges; more often than not, it’s a real struggle for acceptance th…

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Alexi 8bit: “You Don’t Have to Be Alone Anymore” 4:20

17d ago4:20

4:20

In the world of singers, acting cutesy doesn’t necessarily negate sophistication. Like, we’ve seen a lot of success in going north of mere infantile novelty and co-opting that puppy love naivety in a way that’s accessible to all age groups. And while we can point to a major movement of such with jazz-pop hits from the ’40s through ’60s, it’s especi…

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What does a good album rollout look like today? 57:41

17d ago57:41

57:41

Most artists can’t just drop a surprise record, so Confucius and Fresh review press strategies for making a bigger album impact before discussing why the majority of blog site era rappers never made it. Hear that, an Unpopular Opinion on New Edition’s Ralph Tresvant, plus Hip-Hop Facts and the most recent headlines. The post What does a good album …

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Willie Barney (Ep. 29, 2024) 29:29

18d ago29:29

29:29

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Willie Barney, founder of The Empowerment Network and Omaha 360, an innovative community initiative that works to reduce violent crime by addressing the root causes, engaging with at-risk youth, and fostering cooperation between community leaders and law enforcement. T…

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Performance and Privilege 8:11

20d ago8:11

8:11

Performing social norms has benefits, however, when you have to perform all the time just to fit in, it can be stressful and exhausting. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about performance and privilege. The post Performance and Privilege appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.…

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Molecular Steve: “Wolfman” 3:13

20d ago3:13

3:13

Depending on who you ask – a coworker, a friend, or a family member – they’ll all have slightly different takes on your “character” based on previous interactions and observations. But what about those parts of our identities that never reach the surface? Those personality traits that stay buried deep within us? Well, we won’t pretend to be experts…

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Can you raise backyard chickens in Austin even if your HOA says you can’t? 11:13

21d ago11:13

11:13

When a person buys a property under an HOA, they’re agreeing to any rules the HOA enacts. But there are state laws that could change things. The post Can you raise backyard chickens in Austin even if your HOA says you can’t? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.By Matt Largey

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The Wild Kindness: “No One Belongs Here More Than You” 4:14

23d ago4:14

4:14

Random acts of kindness: we can’t recommend ’em enough. Because it’s those little gestures you catch in the wild that help us make new connections (no matter how brief or passing), break past malaise and monotony, and recognize the world as a more compassionate place. And new connections are also a key component to what makes The Wild Kindness one …

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Ticketing through an Austin Lens 46:29

23d ago46:29

46:29

This episode of Pause/Play explores changes in ticketing through an Austin lens. You’ll hear from Mellie Price, one of the founders of Front Gate Tickets about the industry’s expansion onto the internet. Then you’ll hear from Stephen Parker, the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association about problems with service fees, secon…

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Mark Hallman: “Bright Star” 2:58

24d ago2:58

2:58

When you’ve spent decades making great records for other people, you’ve got all the tools to do it on your own, right? Yeah, although producers often get relegated to a “man behind the curtain” position for other artists’ critical success, at the end of the day they’re some of the strongest shapers of sound. Take industry heavyweight producer-engin…

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Holy Roller Baby: “Speaking In Tongues” 3:56

25d ago3:56

3:56

Since its advent at the turn of the millennium, the term “swag” has lent itself to plenty of manufactured personalities. We don’t hear “swag” much anymore, which is fine by us, since swagger ought to come naturally; it shouldn’t be too sophisticated. You take one look at multi-instrumentalist Jared Mullins, who (in the best way possible) looks like…

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Will Austin blow up because of Rap & R&B? 54:21

28d ago54:21

54:21

In this edition, Confucius and Fresh debate what genres will continue to put Austin on the musical map before discussing why the South in general is so dominant. Get that, Hip-Hop Facts, Confucius’ reaction to the latest headlines, and an Unpopular Opinion on lyrical positivity in the latest episode. The post Will Austin blow up because of Rap & R&…

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Franklin C. Edwards (Ep. 28, 2024) 29:54

26d ago29:54

29:54

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Franklin C. Edwards, author, publisher and owner of Franklin The Helper Children’s Books in Plano, Texas. Edwards published his first children’s book in 2021 and has now written 17 books, with a mission to promote positive social behaviors and self confidence in young …

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Performance and Gestures 8:15

1M ago8:15

8:15

Many of us go through life blissfully unaware of how and why we are performing, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, those performances, specifically gesturing, help us communicate in ways we are only now beginning to understand. Check out the study Art refers to by Bob Krauss. The post Performan…

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Daily Worker: “Street Cred” 2:49

28d ago2:49

2:49

Ah, Friday afternoon. A beautiful time to be a daily worker, at least in an era where weekends are the norm. And not just because of the standardized two days off. No, there’s also new music from Austin outfit Daily Worker. The trio typically conjures a non-centrist, counter-capitalist aesthetic, down to their choice of band handle and favorite fon…

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Atlas Maior: “Jah Ali – Doctor Phono Remix” 3:23

29d ago3:23

3:23

You might’ve caught wind of our own Michael Crockett’s retirement announcement, which means his Sunday evening program Global Grooves will grinding to a halt in just a few weeks. It’s a bittersweet end to an era, no doubt, but fortunately there are other potent purveyors of world music right here in the city limits. Folks like Austin four-piece Atl…

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Bryn Terranova: “Fueled By Fate” (feat. Natalia Nekare) 3:46

30d ago3:46

3:46

Progressive metal and drum n bass. Two high octane genres that we here at KUTX could be a lot better at curating. Just for today, though, we’re getting some local help from a whole new world of both styles. We’re talking about Austin’s Bryn Terranova, who on top of her time as a graphic designer and a consistent cat foster parent, has also recently…

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Confession & Song: Judy Blank and Dylan Earl – “MeeMaw” 23:34

30d ago23:34

23:34

HOLY TOLEDO a NeW sOnG and confession! CLAP HANDS! Judy Blank & Dylan Earl turn someone’s Cajun grandma’s life into a new zydeco-tinged bop called “MeeMaw.” It features fiddle and squeeze from Grammy winners Lost Bayou Ramblers. Big thanks to Red River Revel for having us out last year, where we collected this confession. Got a story you want to co…

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Meggan Carney: “Ketchup” 3:43

1M ago3:43

3:43

Despite the already-blistering temps down here in Texas, Summer doesn’t officially start for another couple weeks. And with exactly one month to go until Independence Day, Hot Dog Season is coming up quick too. But you can’t have hot dogs without ketchup, right? Well, we’re set to have plenty of ketchup on deck over the summer thanks to our Novembe…

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om la lună: “Pescărușii zboară (Seagulls Fly)” 4:10

1M ago4:10

4:10

We rarely get to bask in the music of The Balkans, so there’s never a bad opportunity to toss the spotlight over to Romania. There’s a language barrier to the lyrics, no doubt, but the actual sounds are often familiar enough to make them plenty accessible to Westerners. Case in point: om la lună, which translates to “man over the moon” in English. …

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Do Ghostwriting Allegations Hurt Drake’s Reputation? 56:40

1M ago56:40

56:40

With the big beef behind us, how do ghostwriting allegations hurt Drake’s status among the GOATs? Hear what Confucius and Fresh have to say on that, plus Jay Electronica’s prospects on being the greatest rapper that never was and an Unpopular Opinion The Alchemist’s ranking in the world of production. The post Do Ghostwriting Allegations Hurt Drake…

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Dr. Blair LM Kelley (Ep. 27, 2024) 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, noted scholar of Black History and the African American Experience, Director of The Center for the Study of the American South and co-director of The Southern Futures Initiative, and author of Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class. The post D…

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Framing Discourse (Rebroadcast) 8:10

1M ago8:10

8:10

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in a debate, even with ourselves, that it doesn’t occur to us to change the frame of the conversation. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, it’s important to find new ways to talk and think about things. The post Framing Discourse (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT …

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lluvii: “Up All Night” 3:11

1M ago3:11

3:11

As one of the southernmost states to neighbor Latin America, it’s no big surprise that Texas is home to loads of great Latin music. But what really catches us off guard is the abundance of infectious Afrobeat energy right here in Austin. And if we put Latin Psych on the same spectrum as Afrobeat, you start to realize how many local acts get down on…

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Black houses are so hot right now in Austin. But are they hotter? (archive episode) 8:04

1M ago8:04

8:04

Does the color of your house make a difference in how energy efficient it is? We try to find out. The post Black houses are so hot right now in Austin. But are they hotter? (archive episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.By Matt Largey

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