Best Nicholas Dwyer Podcasts (2024)

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The World's Most Sought After Designer Willo Perron on Working With Drake, Kanye & More 53:15

2h ago53:15

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When creative constraints spark music's most iconic moments. In “Willo Perron Speaks Volumes,” Derrick gets a peek into how the designer and director created a basketball court stage for Drake, pulled together Kanye's 2015 BRIT Awards performance, amongst other collaborations with Rihanna, Florence and the Machine, and learns why Montreal is such a…

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How Menswear Designer Nicholas Daley Clashes Tartan & Reggae To Become the Future of Global Fashion 41:13

3d ago41:13

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What happens when a fashion brand is authentically inspired by music culture? In "Nicholas Daley Speaks Volumes," Derrick discovers how the designer draws inspiration from Scotland and Jamaica; his parents' Reggae Klub in Edinburgh; craftsmanship in textiles and musical performance, to create iconic looks for artists like Youssef Dayes, Don Letts, …

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How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer 1:09:42

10d ago1:09:42

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Kissa is so much more than just playing records in a cafe or bar. In "Nick Dwyer Speaks Volumes," Derrick dives into the rich history of jazz kissa - also known as listening cafes - Japanese hi-fi culture, and ponders the good and bad of trendy, Japanese-inspired record bars in the west. Notable Kissa mentioned in this episode: Cafe Lion, Eigakan, …

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Alexandra Stréliski: From Corporate Burnout to Neo-Classical Chart Topper 1:09:16

17d ago1:09:16

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Why instrumental piano is not classical music. In "Alexandra Stréliski Speaks Volumes," Derrick learns from the pianist and composer what it's like to play a different piano every day on tour, finding inspiration from The Truman Show, Interstellar, and Amelie, plus how it feels to be peers with artists like Taylor Swift, Post Malone, 50 Cent, and M…

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New Yorker's Kyle Chayka on Algorithmic Culture, Artisinal Content & Gatekeeping 1:05:51

24d ago1:05:51

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Algorithms = Music discovery made easy? Or lazy consumption? In “Kyle Chayka Speaks Volumes,” Derrick confronts the relevance of taste and the meaning of gatekeeping in an ever-flattening cultural landscape, and together they unpack how algorithms have shaped modern culture (from cafes that look the same to viral memes about Donghua Jinlong, a Chin…

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Harry Styles' Creative Director Molly Hawkins on Empathy, World Building, and Putting the Artist First 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

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On Harry Styles' empathy and heart. In “Molly Hawkins Speaks Volumes,” the creative director behind Harry Styles, and formerly FKA Twigs and The XX shares with Derrick how she helps artists bring their creative ideas to life and creates worlds for fans to escape into - and why it's so important to put the artist first. Thank you to Sonya Gee for he…

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Producer Machinedrum on the Scene in 2010s New York, Pioneering Electronic Hip Hop, and the Best American Producers 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

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Machinedrum is more important to the current state of popular music than people realise... In “Machinedrum Speaks Volumes,” Derrick learns about the music scene of 2010s New York and how the producer's global taste helped him shape the sound of modern day hip hop and electronic music over a 2.5 decade career. Thank you to Ace Hotel Sydney for provi…

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How Book Club Radio is reinventing Boiler Room, Blurring Lines Between Online & Offline Club Culture 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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What does DJ and club culture look like when it straddles the internet and real life? In “Book Club Radio Speak Volumes,” Derrick Gee learns how siblings Jojo and Tinzo built their viral YouTube DJ channel and house party Book Club Radio, and gets their take on internet and club culture. Check out "Eurodance 90s Party Mix at a New York Basement" (a…

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British popstar Griff on British vs. American Pop, Chris Martin & Constant Prayer 56:14

2M ago56:14

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What is British pop, and why is Griff's take on it so refreshing? In “Griff Speaks Volumes,” Derrick Gee explores pop and production with the UK-based singer songwriter and producer about her sound, British pop, and how her skills in production has helped her take her music to the next level. Follow Griff Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiffy…

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Music Supervisor Brian Reitzell on Lost in Translation's Enduring Impact 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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SPEAKS VOLUMES IS BACK! Kicking off Season 2 with the man behind some of the most iconic, emotional moments in pop culture: Brian Reitzell, music supervisor for movies like Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and the Virgin Suicides. In "Brian Reitzell Speaks Volumes," Derrick Gee learns about the craft of music supervision, discovering new musi…

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DERRICK, WHERE TF IS THE POD??? 6:30

4M ago6:30

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Behind the scenes stories of top PA political corruption cases from the U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted them on Episode 6 1:02:40

7M ago1:02:40

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Pa Political Digest bonus Episode 6 brings you behind the scenes of three top PA political corruption cases -- those involving Sen. Vince Fumo, Treasurer Rob McCord & Attorney General Ernie Preate -- from the U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted them. Veteran political journalists John Baer and Brad Bumsted were given the day off, and GOP political consul…

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty 2:18:12

7M ago2:18:12

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Join J. David Markham and Cameron Reilly as they re-unite after nearly a decade to dissect the travesty that is Ridley Scott’s 2023 film, “Napoleon”… for two-and-a-quarter hours. The post Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty appeared first on Napoleon.By The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast

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Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty 2:18:12

7M ago2:18:12

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Join J. David Markham and Cameron Reilly as they re-unite after nearly a decade to dissect the travesty that is Ridley Scott’s 2023 film, “Napoleon”… for two-and-a-quarter hours. The post Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #61 – Ridley’s Travesty appeared first on Napoleon.By Napoleon

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Der-Recs: Fav albums/artsts/last show of the year!! 34:27

7M ago34:27

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00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Theme 03:13 - Loves 12:00 - Reissues 15:15 - Got my eye on 27:01 - Mainstream albums Show notes: Neo Geo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7153712445884828929 Flying Fish Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I1OcbsUp8 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@…

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Music Stories That Defined 2023 33:05

8M ago33:05

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00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Taylor 05:00 - Matty Healy 07:00 - Drake and Aging 08:45 - Biopics 10:20 - Tyla 11:45 - Andre 3000 13:30 - Is Laufey Jazz 15:40 - TikTok and Music 20:40 - K-Pop Popped 22:50 - AI Fakery 25:30 - Frank Ocean’s Coachella 28:08 - Troye Sivan Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_…

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Should Music Streaming Services be Regulated? 25:12

8M ago25:12

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Proposing ways in which we should standartise the music streaming platforms.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:08 - Examples from other industries04:24 - Competitive Advantages09:15 - Parity and my suggestionsShow notesMy video about Spotify and my concerns: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7304052924689239298 Follow me Patreon: https://patreo…

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It's Time We Renamed Indie Music 14:34

8M ago14:34

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When indie music becomes anything but.00:00 - introduction01:25 - History06:00 - Debunking10:20 - RenamingFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrickTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?s…

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The Beatles, Michael Jordan & The Quest for Immortality 16:00

8M ago16:00

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The Beatles have held their crown as the "greatest band of all time" not by luck, but by marketing, investment and protection of their image. Much like Michael Jordan.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Remember My Name04:36 - Investing in Legacy06:28 - Here, There and Everywhere10:30 - Heir Beatles13:00 - Across the Universe15:00 - The EndFollow m…

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Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution 59:28

9M ago59:28

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It was an honour to have Apple Music's Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on the podcast this week. A titan in the radio/DJ community, Tim's dedication to documenting and celebrating dance music in an awe inspiring journey to hear about. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 04:45 - Introducing Tim Sweeney 05:40 - Origin story of Beats In Space 15:45 - When BIS …

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How YOU Discover New Music 23:33

9M ago23:33

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I asked you guys about the best methods to discover new music. Some really interesting results! 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Premise 04:45 - Spotify 07:45 - Friends 09:45 - Research 14:30 - Stalking 17:35 - Discovery Appendix: How to Discover New Music Podcast 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FDS8RlNxERLyujsIHAlzC?si=d478556186224a54 Flora Ying…

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The Magnetism of Dev Hynes/Blood Orange 28:02

9M ago28:02

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Finally did it! The Devonte Hynes episode. Talking all things Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion and Dev Hynes - and how he pulls from a world of music to craft a sound that will go onto influence a generation.Chapters00:00 - Introduction/Opening Statement03:22 - Backstory05:42 - My Dev Hynes Experience08:46 - His Influences14:45 - The Magnetism of …

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Why Music Can Sound Worse Over Time 31:17

9M ago31:17

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Chapters00:00 - Introduction03:20 - What is the test of time?04:30 - Can music be “timeless”?06:00 - Irrelevant POVs07:20 - Novelty10:30 - Timing13:45 - Masculine & Feminine21:30 - In Opposition25:20 - PredictionsFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrickTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/…

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In Defense of Drake 38:22

9M ago38:22

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I will not stand for Drake slander! 00:00 - Introduction02:24 - My Drake Story03:45 - Innovation08:57 - Appeal17:40 - Career21:25 - Longevity & Influence24:28 - Marketing27:00 - CriticismsShow notes:Drake marketing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uu5bSVxjJkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru0cREWPcmgSponsored by: turntablelab.com/geeFoll…

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K-Pop is 10 Years Ahead 34:10

10M ago34:10

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00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - the Money 03:40 - R&D 05:30 - Artist treatment 10:40 - Promotion 14:13 - Live Events 18:30 - Tech 22:00 - Merch 26:22 - Fans Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: h…

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Music Taste: Nature or Nurture? 26:00

10M ago26:00

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Is music taste like food...do you only like what you grew up on? 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Friends 04:05 - FOMO 05:35 - Cultural Signifiers 07:20 - Repetition 09:40 - Memories 12:15 - Rebellion 15:30 - Lust 18:15 - Collective Opinion Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www…

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The Enduring Influence of Tyler, the Creator 38:38

10M ago38:38

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The legacy of Tyler is only building!00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Backstory07:10 - My fav releases10:30 - His influence16:00 - Supreme & Fashion20:00 - Directing23:15 - Creative Culture25:15 - The Music31:30 - Conclusions33:07 - What’s Next?Follow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://ww…

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Let's Catch Up 41:51

10M ago41:51

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A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue! Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me:…

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What is a DJ? 26:48

10M ago26:48

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All the argy bargy about the definition of a DJ in 2023.00:00 - Introduction03:50 - My Qualifications04:20 - History of DJing08:20 - Why is there confusion?11:50 - What I define as a DJ in 202324:30 - ConclusionsFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/…

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Ep. 5 examines the horrific Cash for Kids scandal in Luzerne Co., a GOP Att. Gen. goes down + oddities 49:05

11M ago49:05

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In the final episode of the PA Political Digest's pod, A Stroll through the annals of Pa. Political Corruption, we re-visit the horrific Cash for Kids scandal that rocked Luzerne County, look at a Republican Attorney General who had to resign -- and run through some oddities concerning a witch in the PA House, prostitutes and a serial per diem abus…

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Radiohead Stans & Nirvana T-Shirts w/ Yasi Salek (Bandsplain) 56:27

11M ago56:27

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From the enduring legacy of Nirvana to Radiohead Stans, I’m honoured to have had Yasi Salek of the podcast Bandsplain on Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes!00:00 - Introduction04:00 - The Bandsplain background24:00 - What she’s learned 27:00 - Bands and TrendsFollow Yasihttps://www.instagram.com/yasisalek/https://twitter.com/yasisalekhttps://www.tiktok.com…

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These Artists Make No Sense 39:02

11M ago39:02

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They make no sense, and they make perfect sense.00:00 - Introduction01:59 - The B-52’s07:45 - Ben Folds Five14:40 - Queen20:00 - Steely Dan24:20 - The Spice Girls29:30 - Ed Sheeran34:30 - Honourable Mentions35:40 - Conclusions38:00 - AppendixFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://…

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How To Hifi 45:02

11M ago45:02

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Your First Hifi System: A Beginner's Guide! 00:00 - Introduction 01:53 - Who Is This For? 04:42 - The Analogy 08:16 - The First Setup 12:50 - The Second Setup 25:30 - The Third Setup 35:20 - FAQs Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: h…

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Why Can't Hip Hop Artists Sell Out Stadiums? 29:02

11M ago29:02

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Is it a genre problem, an artist problem, or a time problem?00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Contents03:15 - The Biggest Stadium Shows06:41 - The Biggest Hip Hop Shows08:48 - Problem 009:38 - Problem 113:34 - Problem 219:00 - Problem 321:20 - Problem 423:00 - Who Could Pull It Off?26:00 - What Do You Think?27:00 - AppendixFollow mePatreon: https://patre…

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Pa Treasurer Budd Dwyer commits public suicide so family gets his pension + more troubles for other PA Row Officers 45:35

12M ago45:35

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Pa. Treasurer Budd Dwyer killed himself during a press conference the day before he was to be sentenced on his bribery conviction. That way his wife, his widow, could still get his $1 million+ state pension. Plus in Episode 4 we examine three other state "Row Officers" got in trouble for what they did in office and out: Treasuers Rob McCord, who we…

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The Sound of Nothing - with Nothing's Adam Bates & Tom Ridley 50:47

12M ago50:47

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Nothing's Adam Bates and Tom Ridley about the ins and outs of building a tech company from the ground up.Chapters04:00 - Tom and Adam introduce themselves 11:45 - What is the Nothing philosophy 15:30 - How do you act different, practically 19:00 - What makes a good earphone?23:00 - Their launch hesitations 25…

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Announcement!!! 5:55

12M ago5:55

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I'm launching my Patreon, and, more importantly, I'm relaunching my radio show! https://patreon.com/gee_derrick

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Convergence - When Music Worlds Collide 20:50

12M ago20:50

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When two become one. This week I explore the phenomenon of music and fans that combine from completely different backgrounds. Chapters 00:00 - The Thesis 04:32 - Dean Blunt & King Krule 07:38 - Babymetal 10:55 - Black audiences and emo 13:10 - EDM 15:40 - Hosono/Harry House 19:40 - Conclusions Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikT…

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Artist Estates are a Mess 19:29

12M ago19:29

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Why are artist estates in the news all the time? Why is it always a complete dumpsterfire mess?Chapters01:07 - What is an estate03:30 - Your comments04:20 - The problems are10:43 - Questions I have15:11 - Suggesting solutionsFollow meTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/Newsletter: https://derrickg…

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Where did all the western boy and girl groups go? 19:35

1y ago19:35

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The Downfall of the West and the uprising of Korea. Chapters 00:19 - The Origins 02:09 - How They Succeed/Svengalis 03:58 - The Rise of Soloists 06:15 - The Talent Show 08:05 - The Rise of Authenticity 10:00 - Korea 16:50 - Concluding Thoughts Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsle…

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South Philly St. Sen. Vince Fumo, his vacuum fixation & OPM (Other People's Money) + ABSCAM 46:29

1y ago46:29

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Episode 3 first focuses on former S. Philly state Sen. Vince Fumo, dubbed the "Vince of Darkness," who had a penchant for using OPM (Other People's Money) -- his mantra for how to acquire, steal or confiscate money from someplace else to pay for all his eccentricities and luxuries. That's the main focus; our secondary focus is the trials and tribul…

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The Triangle 46:25

1y ago46:25

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On this week's episode of Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes, I theorise about what differentiates the good artists from the great artists.Chapters00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Introducing the Triangle09:00 - The first tenet13:45 - The second tenet24:00 - The third tenet27:15 - Putting it together29:00 - Some examples37:50 - ConclusionsFollow me TikTok: http…

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What Music Looks Like w/ Shervin Lainez 1:10:40

1y ago1:10:40

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This week I speak to music photographer Shervin Lainez, a man who has shot everyone from Lizzo to David Byrne.0:00 - Introduction6:54 - Shervin’s Background 13:49 - Regina Spektor’s Impact21:19 - Process of capturing the true artist - tone, vibe, setting31:56 - Capturing the essence of music 46:43 - Interesting experiences and photographs53:11 - Ad…

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Bonus-gate and Computer-gate roil the Legislature and two ex-House Speakers end up as cell mates for two weeks 42:08

1y ago42:08

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In Episode 2 we examine the scandal "cousins" Bonus-gate & Computer-gate, that roiled the Legislature and how 2 ex-House Speakers ended up as cell mates for a time. Plus, it’s the Ories vs. the Zappalas in a western PA grudge match; Porn-gate takes down 2 Supreme Court justices, and Philly’s Traffic Court gets expunged.…

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Meteoric Rise & Fall of Kathleen Kane, Pa.'s first Democratic Attorney General 33:26

1y ago33:26

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A wide-ranging review of the meteoric rise & fall of Pennsylvania's first Democratic Attorney General. Plus, our beautiful state Capitol building itself was christened with a huge construction scandal that in today's money would equal nearly half a billion dollars. Could that be part of the reason why the Keystone State has suffered through so much…

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How to get into Led Zeppelin 47:31

1y ago47:31

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Basically me geeking for 45mins I'm sorry/not sorry. 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Context 02:32 - Why You Should Get Into Led Zep 07:18 - Who is this for? 08:26 - Their backstory 13:20 - My Story 17:12 - What I love about them 23:23 - The Members 30:44 - Where to Start 39:00 - Iconic Moments 41:37 - Fav Songs 43:14 - The ProblemsShow notes Playlist…

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Soundtracks and Identity w/ Lucinda Chua 1:14:30

1y ago1:14:30

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4AD artist, multi-instrumentalist, FKA Twigs cellist Lucinda Chua joins me to talk about soundtracks, classical music and identity. 0:00 - Context 1:09 - Introduction 2:35 - Who’s Lucinda Chua? 14:30 - Experience growing up 19:12 - The first film soundtrack that impacted Lucinda 23:45 - Succession! 31:51 - The relationship between the visuals, musi…

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The Long Covid Effects on the Music Industry 52:00

1y ago52:00

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The lingering effects of the pandemic on the music industry. Not all bad, but yeah...a lil sad. 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Chapters 04:00 - Lost Music 06:45 - Music stuck in the past 10:50 - Touring 24:45 - Momentum Killer 29:40 - Tech Show notes Patrick Hicks account: https://tiktok.com/@patrickhicks82 Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_d…

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How To Listen To Music w/ Sasha Frere-Jones 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

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I had the pleasure of speaking to storied music journalist Sasha Frere Jones about his experience as a music reviewer, and how neither of us know anything.00:00 – Introduction03-:47 – How you listen to music05:00 – How did you become a music commentator?13:49 – Writing about music as a musician22:45 – Online music commentators 31:00 – Timeless musi…

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There Is Too Much Music 48:56

1y ago48:56

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Is there too much? Or has music changed its function? 01:52 – Background 04:38 – The Commodification of Music 07:25 – Fake Artists 09:00 – Creators vs Artists, Quality Control 11:30 – Major Label Sway 14:00 – More Music, Less Money 15:15 – Too Much Noise 17:00 – The Bias Toward Relationships 18:00 – Discoverability 20:00 – Not a Unique Case To Musi…

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