A musician, singer, songwriter and dreamer obsessed with soundscapes, deeper stuff and bright and shiny things. We're talking Queen, music in general and the human psyche.
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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Interviews with authors of children's literature about their new books
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Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every Friday morning a musician or band comes into the studio to play one of their own songs and a cover of a song they love.
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Flopstars is a podcast presented by Sam Murphy and Nic Kelly, looking at our favourite popstars in our hearts who can’t quite compete on the charts. Together we’ll be going deep into projects that were criminally underrated commercially but won cult adoration. This is a chance to dig into some of the best pop records of our time and also have a little laugh about the ridiculous world they’re forced to compete in.
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Griff covers Charli XCX's 'Apples' for Like A Version
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Fresh off her debut Australian tour, UK superstar Griff stops by the Like A Version studio to give us a synthy cover of Charli XCX’s ‘Apple’.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Short n’ Sweet Album Review & Bennifer Divorce with Hannah Berner
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Ira and Louis discuss the addictive new Sabrina Carpenter album, Bennifer’s divorce, Beyoncé rumors at the DNC, Pop Star Academy, and the return of What Not to Wear’s Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. Hannah Berner joins to discuss her standup special We Ride at Dawn, the upcoming Giggly Squad book, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch …
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Redhook covers Tate McRae's 'Greedy' for Like A Version
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Ahead of their biggest national headline tour, Redhook take on Tate McRae's 'Greedy'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hollywood Power Couples with Bowen Yang
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Ira and Louis discuss Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and other Hollywood power couples, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collab, Gena Rowlands’ iconic roles, Chappell Roan’s fame jitters, Tinashe’s new album, and Beyoncé’s new whiskey brand. Bowen Yang joins to discuss his Emmy nom for SNL and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, …
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The Rubens covers Mazzy Star's 'Fade Into You' for Like A Version
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Ahead of their fifth studio album 'SODA' dropping next month, The Rubens return to the Like A Version to take on Mazzy Star's 'Fade Into You'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Au Revoir, Paris Games with Michelle Collins and Billy Magnussen
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Humble Emmy-nominee Louis Virtel is joined by guest co-host Michelle Collins to wade through a week’s worth of pop culture drama, including Quentin Tarantino shading George Clooney, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal, Pat Sajak returning for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the alleged feud embroiling the box-office hit It Ends With U…
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It's okay. I must have said that in this episode ten or more times. Because no matter what age we are, we have boxes to check. Things we want to do and see and be. And when we fall short, and we fail, we wonder what's wrong with us; when so many around us live seemingly perfect lives. Nothing is wrong! And their lives aren't perfect, either. We're …
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girl in red covers Billie Eilish’s ‘Lunch’ for Like A Version
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Norwegian singer-songwriter girl in red makes her Like A Version debut with a cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘Lunch’.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Olympics with Cate Blanchett and Joel Kim Booster
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This week, Louis is joined by guest co-host Joel Kim Booster to discuss the most viral Olympic moments, from Simone Biles bowing to Rebecca Andrade to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati getting beat by his own bulge. Then Louis interviews the one and only Cate Blanchett about her new film Borderlands, prompting a discussion on Cate's unforgettabl…
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Dan Gutman, "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" (Holiday House, 2024)
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Dan Gutman is the renowned, prolific author of some 190 books for kids from kindergarten up to middle school. His books include Rappy the Raptor (picture book) and the "My Weird School" series (early readers) about kids who go to a school in which all the grownups are crazy. Over thirty five million books have been sold . He has also written “Wait!…
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Queen Deep Diversion: He stole my attention on A Kind of Magic
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I always name the man who stole my attention the most on the most recent album I've finished diving through. With Queen's 12th album, I struggled. I actually considered naming giving two men the equal honor of stealing my ears away. But while on a recent road trip I had plenty of time to ponder, and given the pop inclinations of this album, it's so…
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Omar Apollo covers Sabrina Carpenter's 'Please Please Please' for Like A Version
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Mexican-American singer songwriter Omar Apollo stops by the Like A Version studio to take on Sabrina Carpenter's 'Please Please Please'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Olympics, Celine Dion, Deadpool & Wolverine, MCU, Presumed Innocent with Zosia Mamet
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Ira and Louis discuss The Olympics Opening Ceremony, the return of Celine Dion, Deadpool & Wolverine, Presumed Innocent, Kamala on Drag Race, “weird” Republicans, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Zosia Mamet joins to discuss her new series The Decameron, lasting memories of Girls, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…
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The Last Dinner Party covers Blondie’s ‘Call Me’ for Like A Version
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British five-piece The Last Dinner Party give us a baroque-inspired rendition of Blondie’s ‘Call Me’ for Like A Version.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Muslimness in Books for Young Readers: A Chat with A. M. Dassu
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Persevering with our literary theme this season, in this episode Claudia Radiven and Chella Ward chat to A. M. Dassu about her books for young readers. Az is a children’s author of fiction and non-fiction, whose books include Fight Back (Tu Books, 2022) and Boy, Everywhere (Tu Books, 2021). Her books engage young readers with themes of migration, a…
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Kamala Harris, Glen Powell, Twisters, BRAT Summer with Drew Afualo
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Ira and Louis discuss the influx of Kamala Harris memes, Twisters and the rise of Glen Powell, MaXXXine, Presumed Innocent, Bob Newhart, and the return of Big Brother. Drew Afualo joins to discuss meeting Chappell Roan and Beyoncé, why men on the internet suck, and her new memoir Loud. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusi…
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Vacations covers Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' for Like A Version
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Newcastle royalty Vacations stop by the Like A Version studio to take on Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ira and Louis discuss the 2024 Emmy nominations in a bonus pod. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcastBy Keep It!
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Katy Perry, Gracie Abrams, Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, Dr. Ruth
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Ira and Louis dive into the week’s major celebrity deaths from Shelley Duvall to Richard Simmons to Dr. Ruth to Shannen Doherty to Trump’s ear, Katy Perry’s messy new single Woman’s World, Faye Dunaway’s HBO doc Faye, and whether Gen Z knows who JJ Abrams is. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other commu…
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Charly Palmer and Karida Brown, "The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families" (Chronicle Books, 2023)
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In 1920, W. E. B. Du Bois and the NAACP founders published The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun. A century later, The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families (Chronicle Books, 2023) recreates the very first publication created for Black youth in 1920 into a sensational anthology. Expanding on the mission of the…
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Queen Deep Dive: We were born to be "Princes of the Universe"
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The closing number of Queen's 12th album and Freddie's only contribution as sole composer, "Princes of the Universe" captures earlier rockin' Queen and features many fast-paced moments and thrills. Freddie sings aggressively throughout, Brian's solo is epic, Roger plays live drums with bombast and John pounds his bass like no other. The Townhouse e…
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Don Tate, Children's Book Illustrator and Author
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Don Tate is the award-winning author and/or illustrator of numerous picture book biographies, including Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes (Abrams) and William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Peachtree) and more recently, Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Laws…
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Emily Wurramara covers Hozier's 'Too Sweet' for Like A Version
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Warnindhilyagwa woman Emily Wurramara stops by the Like A Version studio to give us a moving rendition of Hozier's 'Too Sweet'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Derek Blasberg, Megan the Stallion, Camila Cabello, Love Island USA, The Mole, I Kissed a Boy with Rashida Jones
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Ira and Louis discuss reality dating shows Love Island USA and I Kissed a Boy, the return of The Mole, Megan thee Stallion and Camila Cabello's new albums, Derek Blasberg's alleged Hamptons diarrhea, Jon Corbett's hatred of acting, and Emma Roberts' nepo baby opinions. Plus, Rashida Jones joins to discuss her new Apple TV+ series Sunny, her fave Qu…
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Bonni Goldberg, "Doña Gracia Saved Worlds" (Kar-Ben Publishing, 2023)
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Bonni Goldberg, award-winning poet, writer, and educator, writes non-fiction for children and adults. In our animated discussion, we talk about how her recent picture book, Doña Gracia Saved Worlds (published December, 2023, by Kar-Ben and illustrated by Alida Massari) which came about, her life and writing career, Judaism, and advice for aspiring …
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Good Neighbours cover Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' for Like A Version
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Fresh off their debut Australian tour, UK duo Good Neighbours stop by the Like A Version studio to take on Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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KUČKA covers Mitski's 'My Love Mine All Mine' for Like A Version
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LA-based singer and producer KUČKA stops by the Like A Version studio to give us an electronic rendition of Mitski's 'My Love Mine All Mine'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, & Queer Comedians with Hannah Einbinder
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Ira and Louis discuss the latest remixes from Ariana Grande and Charli XCX, plus their favorite remixes, the Netflix documentary Outstanding and their favorite queer comedians, Donald Sutherland, Michael Jackson's legacy, Jane Fonda's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the decimation of MTV News. Hannah Einbinder joins to discuss her new stand…
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DICE covers Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' for Like A Version
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Perth four-piece DICE stop by the Like A Version studio to take on Gloria Gaynor's hit song 'I Will Survive'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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