Best Damon McDonald Podcasts (2024)

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317 Super J-Cast G1 Play-In Review 1:59:39

1h ago1:59:39

1:59:39

Joel and Damon return to review the latest New Japan Soul shows including Tomohiro Ishii vs YOSHI-HASHI, Callum Newman vs KENTA, Taichi vs TJP, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Oleg Boltin. The guys also quickly review Forbidden Door , discuss Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty shows, the Jon Moxley Era ending, and answer your questions. Support this podc…

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love 36:04

17h ago36:04

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It’s been 50 years since The Beach Boys released their chart-topping compilation album Endless Summer in 1974. The band’s 2024 tour Endless Summer Gold celebrates the legendary Beach Boys hits featured on that album. This week on Cultural Manifesto, Beach Boys vocalist and co-founder Mike Love will share his thoughts on the band’s legacy, and discu…

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316 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul / Forbidden Door Preview 1:27:07

5d ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Joel and Damon are back to preview two New Japan Soul shows: Tomohiro Ishii vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Callum Newman vs. KENTA,Taichi vs. TJP, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Oleg Boltin. The guys also discuss Forbidden Door in Long Island, NY, with Naito vs. Jon Moxley and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donatio…

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Pride 2024 ft. Software / Bruz Fletcher 43:50

8d ago43:50

43:50

Celebrate Pride month by exploring the work of historically significant Indiana LGBTQ+ musicians. Listen to interviews with Lē Weaver of Software, and writer Tyler Alpern, author of the 2010 book “Camped, Tramped and A Riotous Vamp” a biography of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher. Software was an Indianapolis synth-rock band that played a cruci…

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315 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul Review 1:39:01

14d ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Soul 2024, including David Finlay vs. SANADA, El Desperado vs. SHO, and HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi. The guys also discuss G1 blocks and announcements, the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, and Tomohiro Ishii and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/…

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Bayem / Hiatus Kaiyote 39:59

15d ago39:59

39:59

Listen to interviews with the Indianapolis vocalist Bayem, and keyboardist Simon Marvin of Hiatus Kaiyote. Bayem’s music blends elements of R&B, with ’80s pop, and electronic music. His 2022 EP “Afterglow” accrued millions of streams online. Bayme’s most recent EP “OASIS” is inspired by the futurism of internet vaporwave music. Simon Marvin is keyb…

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314 Super J-Cast Dominion Review 2:19:09

20d ago2:19:09

2:19:09

Joel and Damon are back to review Dominion from Osaka-jo Hall, including Despe's big win and Damon's controversial reaction, Mox and EVIL's surprising performance, beefy dudes beating each other up, Hikuleo's farewell, the importance of this year's G1 and its changes, and your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/…

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Battle Ground Indiana’s country music historian Dave Samuelson 45:01

22d ago45:01

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to a conversation with Dave Samuelson, a record producer, writer, radio host, and country music historian based in Battle Ground, Indiana. Samuelson has contributed to the Encyclopedia of Country Music, and written liner notes for albums by Merle Haggard and Hank Williams. During the 1970s, Samuelson founded …

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313 Super J-Cast BOSJ Final & Dominion Preview 1:54:04

28d ago1:54:04

1:54:04

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions. Support this podcast a…

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"My Voice is my Weapon" - author David McDonald discusses Palestinian protest music 45:35

29d ago45:35

45:35

This week on Cultural Manifesto, explore the history of Palestinian protest music with the Bloomington-based Palestinian music researcher David McDonald, an associate professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University. McDonald will discuss his book “My Voice is my Weapon: Music, Nationalism, and the Poetics of Palestinian Resistance”,…

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312 Super J-Cast NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Review 1:28:35

1M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Joel and Damon return to review the last of Block A and Block B shows and provide our reactions to this year's tournament. The guys also discuss malaise in NJPW booking, being bored with Hiromu Takahashi, Drilla Moloney stocks, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donations Advertisin…

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Carlos Santana / Pariah Peels 45:25

1M ago45:25

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana. He’ll discuss the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. Santana has called Montgomery one of his primary musical inspirations. Santana will be performing in Central Indiana in June. Also, hear the first edition of…

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311 Super J-Cast BOSJ Review and Stock Report 1:44:53

1M ago1:44:53

1:44:53

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Best Of The Super Junior shows and provide our "stock report" on each wrestler in this year's tournament. The guys also discuss Premier League unhappiness, EVIL as IWGP Champion, the disappointment of SHO, KUSHIDA back from the dead, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — htt…

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The music of Bill Wilson 16:51

1M ago16:51

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, explore the music of Bill Wilson, a legendary Central Indiana songwriter who died in 1993 at the age of 46. Wilson’s debut album “Ever Changing Minstrel” was released by Columbia Records in 1973. “Ever Changing Minstrel” was produced by the esteemed Bob Johnston, known for his work with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Le…

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310 Super J-Cast Resurgence Review 1:59:22

2M ago1:59:22

1:59:22

Joel and Damon review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgus…

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Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Indiana musicians 26:03

2M ago26:03

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state. Enjoy pop, folk, classical, and electronic music featuring Indiana musicians representing Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India and more.…

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309 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Review 2:02:52

2M ago2:02:52

2:02:52

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss Jon Moxley and the IWGP title, KENTA & Chase , the Maple Leafs doing it again, BOSJ Mini-preview, and answer your questions. Suppor…

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Bob James (encore episode) 35:05

2M ago35:05

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This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James, he’ll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen later this month. Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi. Others know James’ work through its extensive use in hip-hop sampling — he’s one of the most sampled artist…

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308 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku 2024 Preview 2:07:37

2M ago2:07:37

2:07:37

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth preview of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss BOSJ participants, TMDK, the upside of ELP and Drilla Moloney, Leafs and Arsenal updates, and answer your questions. Support this …

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The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson 44:54

2M ago44:54

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to a discussion on the past, present, and future of Indianapolis R&B. Featured guests will include Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson of M.E.C.A.P. Music. Damon Karl and 4Cast are rising stars in the Indianapolis R&B scene. Guitarist/vocalist Damon Karl has performed across the United States, including appear…

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307 Super J-Cast Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2024 2:08:36

2M ago2:08:36

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307 Super J-Cast Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2024 Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Road to Wrestling Dontaku shows including Faction Warfare Gauntlet main events, Hiromu Takahashi vs David Finlay, Tetsuya Naito vs Drilla Moloney and the Jake Lee debut. The guys also discuss Mox vs Hobbs, TMDK, Video Nasty prefs, ELP , Will Ospreay vs…

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Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés 41:55

2M ago41:55

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. Hear a preview of his new album “Love Letters and Graffiti”. Also, hear an interview with the children’s music duo 123 Andrés. They’ll be performing at Día del Niño Be My Neighbor Day! on Saturday, April 27 at Central Library.…

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306 Super J-Cast Windy City Riot Review 1:59:06

3M ago1:59:06

1:59:06

306 Super J-Cast Windy City Riot Review Joel and a recovering Damon are back for an in-depth review of Windy City Riot including a new IWGP champion and what to expect from Jon Moxley . The guys also discuss what is next for Shota Umino, TMDK, Matt Riddle in New Japan, Wrestling Dontaku line-ups, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at —…

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Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Earlier this month the Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods passed away. He was 67 years old. Woods is best known for his work with the funk band Soul Relation. The group recorded their debut single “Mongo Strut” in 1972 while Woods was a student at Arsenal Tech High School. “Mongo Strut” has become an international collector’s item wit…

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305 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review & Windy City Riot Preview (w/ Suit Williams) 2:04:01

3M ago2:04:01

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305 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review & Windy City Riot Preview (w/ Suit Williams) Joel is joined by VOW's Suit Williams for an in-depth review of Sakura Genesis including Naito's new role, Tsuji learning on the job and House of Torture saturation. Next up is a full preview of Windy City Riot with discussion on Naito v Mox outcomes, Punk's backsta…

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The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles 29:42

3M ago29:42

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Uncle Funkenstein, Zerfas, and Hamilton Movement may be unfamiliar names to most Hoosier music fans, but record collectors around the world pay thousands of dollars for these rare Indiana discs. This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time. Also, hear interviews with the musicians an…

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304 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Preview 2:00:29

3M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Joel and Damon return for their preview of 2024 Sakura Genesis. The guys give predictions and preview YOH vs. SHO, Shingo Takagi vs. EVIL, and Tetsuya Naito vs. Yota Tsuji. They also discuss Zack Sabre Jr and the TV Title, IKEA, and KOPW Provisional Championship, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cas…

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John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa 48:20

3M ago48:20

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According to a 2023 report from Luminate, formerly known as Nielsen SoundScan, over 120,000 new tracks are uploaded to the music streaming service Spotify every day. That’s over 36,500,000 tracks per year. According to that same report, over 45 million of those tracks never received a single play. That’s bad news for musicians as Spotify recently a…

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303 Super J-Cast Road To Sakura Genesis Preview 1:14:19

3M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Joel and Damon are back for their preview of the 2024 Road To Sakura Genesis shows. The guys give predictions and preview Tanga Loa vs Great-O-Khan and the KOPW title match. They also discuss Windy City Riot , safety police, and push their way through internet connection issues and thunderstorms in England. Support this podcast at — https://redcirc…

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Joshua Thompson's Black Keys 48:40

3M ago48:40

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Hear Thompson discuss his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”. Also hear interviews with Thompson’s twin brother, sa…

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302 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Finals Review 1:32:33

3M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

The guys are back for their review of 2024 New Japan Cup finals. Joel and Damon discuss the winners and losers, Yota Tsuji's performance, David Finlay's injury, Damon taking an "L" on Goto, and contract signings, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl…

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Rob Dixon's Salon Noir 49:59

4M ago49:59

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon. He’ll discuss Salon Noir, a public conversation focused on the jazz history of Indiana Avenue as it relates to the present and future state of Black creative production in Indiana. Dixon will be joined on Cultural Manifesto by the award-winning…

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301 - Super J-Cast - New Japan Cup Reviews 1:39:51

4M ago1:39:51

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The boys are back for our review of multiple 2024 New Japan Cup shows. Joel and Damon discuss the winners, losers, HOT's performance, Great O'Geek, The Gunners, Kevin Kelly, Gabe Kidd, and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

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Women's History Month - Pioneers of Hoosier Music 46:47

4M ago46:47

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women pioneers of Hoosier music, including Vivian Carter, Dena El Saffar, Mary Byrne, Priscilla Mclean, Margaret Hills and Anna Mae Winburn. Vivian Carter was a legendary disc jockey and co-founder of Gary, Indiana’s Vee Jay Records. Vee Jay released hit songs by…

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300 Super J-Cast - MegaShow 300 - New Japan Cup Discussion 1:44:30

4M ago1:44:30

1:44:30

The boys return for our review of New Japan's Anniversary show along with our official 2024 New Japan Cup picks. Joel and Damon also discuss the three man English booth, Perry in HOT, favorite blankets getting ruined, and does Tanga Loa put the final nail in the J-Cast? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donations Advertis…

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Rob Dixon and Sleepy Floyd’s From the 317 31:47

4M ago31:47

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz musicians Rob Dixon and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd. Their new project From the 317, seeks to document and export the Indianapolis sound. From the 317 features a wide variety of guest musicians, including Rusty Redenbacher, Josh Kaufman, Charlie Ballantine, Steve Weakley,…

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Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke 28:20

4M ago28:20

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The Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke joins Karla López Owens to discuss his book “We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible”. Beto also shared how punk rock music influenced his work in politics.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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The Indy Annies / Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke 45:55

4M ago45:55

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies. We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens. This week Karla's guest will be the Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke. During the 1990s, Beto was also a member of the …

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299 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Sapporo Review 1:56:34

4M ago1:56:34

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299 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Sapporo Review The boys are back for their review of New Japan's New Beginning in Sapporo shows including Tetsuya Naito vs SANADA, Yota Tsuji vs Yuya Uemura, Hiromu Takahashi vs DOUKI, Nic Nemeth vs David Finlay, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Matt Riddle , and Kazuchika Okada's last matches ( for now ) in a New Japan ring…

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298 Super J-Cast - Ice Cold Incorrect New Beginning in Sapporo Preview 1:43:21

4M ago1:43:21

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Joel messes up the recording schedule and makes the boys record mere hours before the New Beginning in Sapporo shows while Editor Dan is out of town. So here is the result: a terribly-edited podcast (Joel did it himself) that sounds awful and is full of ice-cold predictions about an event that has already happened. But it is fun to listen to how wr…

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Babyface at IPS / Bob Marley's Gary, Indiana connection / Andrew Danforth's 35:25

4M ago35:25

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The Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey passed away earlier this month at the age of 70. Here in Indiana, Kinsey is best known for his work in blues music. This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll explore Kinsey’s connection to reggae music icon Bob Marley. Kinsey toured with Marley during the late 1970s and performed on Marley’s1976 album “Rasta…

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297 Super J-Cast New Beginning in Osaka Review 1:56:34

5M ago1:56:34

1:56:34

Joel and Damon are back with their full review and analysis of the New Beginning in Osaka. The guys discuss all the news and notes from the show, including Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Bryan Danielson, the epic Dog Pound Cage Match with Bullet Club vs. United Empire, and the final chapter in the Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi saga. All this, plus we a…

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Jordan Munson’s Heartless Fools / She’s a Badass - Women in Rock Shaping Feminism 45:42

5M ago45:42

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. He has a new album out titled Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine…

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296 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Osaka Preview 1:52:07

5M ago1:52:07

1:52:07

Joel is joined by John Carroll from Wrestling Omakase (Damon is taking a well-earned birthday break) to discuss the Korakuen double-header including the hard-hitting Gabe Kidd v HENARE match and LIJ v J5G Faction Warfare gauntlet match. We also preview Sunday's show in Osaka headlined by the big Bullet Club v United Empire cage match, as well as ho…

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The return of Phil Ranelin / Indianapolis reggae pioneers Reggaenomix 44:25

5M ago44:25

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This week’s edition of Cultural Manifesto is all about making a comeback. We’ll join the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin at the Chatterbox for his first gig after suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2021. Ranelin is best known for his work with the Tribe, a Detroit-based collective of avant-garde jazz musicians and activists…

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295 Super J-Cast - Road To The New Beginning 1:41:01

5M ago1:41:01

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295 Super J-Cast - Road To The New Beginning The guys are back with our reviews and previews from this year's Road To The New Beginning tour including Kazuchika Okada's last Korakuen show, Shota Umino vs. Ren Narita, low-ball offers for NJPW talent, favorite Phillies, El Desperado vs Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and answer your boring questions. Support thi…

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Ari Shapiro's Och & Oy! / Indiana's LGBTQ+ music pioneer Bruz Fletcher 47:42

5M ago47:42

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with NPR’s Ari Shapiro. He’ll discuss his cabaret act Och & Oy!, a collaboration with the Scottish actor Alan Cumming. The pair will perform Och & Oy! in Indiana this February. We’ll also discuss the life and music of the Indiana songwriter Bruz Fletcher, a pioneer of LGBTQ+ music during the 1…

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Branford Marsalis / Fannie Lou Hamer

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Branford Marsalis. Also, playwright Cheryl L. West and actor Maiesha McQueen will join host Kyle Long to discuss the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer.”…

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Branford Marsalis

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Branford Marsalis grew up immersed in music in Louisiana. Along with his brother Wynton, Branford has played a large role in shaping the style and sound of contemporary jazz. Branford has achieved a level of public notoriety that is rare for jazz musicians. From 1992 to 1995, he worked as bandleader for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show, and throughout the 1…

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294 Super J-Cast - Kazuchika Okada Fallout / New Beginning in Nagoya Review 1:35:34

5M ago1:35:34

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294 Super J-Cast - Okada Fallout / New Beginning in Nagoya Review We are back with another in-depth analysis of the Okada situation in a new light with insider comments, working with the youth, historical trends of doing business on the way out, and who can pick up the ball. We also talk about Nagoya including Tama Tonga's exit and KOPW ringfit she…

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