Best The Gray Havens Podcasts (2024)

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Pret-a-Poor-J (feat. Allison Swimmer) 1:19:34

4h ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Omg...Camp Suisse! Drew is joined by Colleen Hoover expert and queen of Goodreads Allison Swimmer to discuss Season 2, Episode 8 of Gossip Girl and their trip to see It Ends With Us (spoiler: WE LIKED IT). This episode has it all: Jenny's new look, the tale of Cory Kennedy, Cecil the Caterpillar, frittata-centric domestic violence, and Blake Lively…

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Chuck in Real Life (feat. Jack Mazzeo) 1:24:40

5h ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Yuck, poor! Julia and Drew are joined once again by Gossip Girl historian and Chicago excellence ⁠⁠Jack Mazzeo to discuss Season 2, Episode 7 of Gossip Girl. This weird as hell episode has it all: Chuck's prohibition fetish, squatter's rights, salmon histamines, Feud: Lively vs. Baldoni, and a recent tragedy in America's past involving some buildin…

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RE-RELEASE: XOXO, Gossip Girl Pilot 1:26:34

3h ago1:26:34

1:26:34

Celebrate Brat Summer by kicking off a Gossip Girl rewatch! We're re-releasing our first foray into the GG universe as a companion. You know you love us! XOXO, Girls Room. We'll be back with a brand new episode Friday! Any audio from old episodes that needed to be fixed should be fixed.

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 125: ChamberQUEER 43:00

10d ago43:00

43:00

ChamberQUEER highlights LGBTQIA voices in contemporary and historical music and reimagines the classical concert experience as a radically inclusive gathering space and musical community for the 21st century. Founded in 2018 by Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone), and Andrew Yee (cello), ChamberQUEER operates…

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Important Audio Update! 2:18

4d ago2:18

2:18

Hi all, Some listeners brought to our attention that there are six or seven episodes since January that have persistent audio issues on certain platforms that we were unaware of. These are fixable issues, and we'll be working on them this weekend. All audio files will be replaced by Sunday night. Apologies if this has hindered your listening experi…

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New Haven Can Wait (feat. Eric Eidelstein) 1:37:34

4d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Do you race cars or cook authentic Szechuan cuisine? Julia and Drew are joined once again by TV writer ⁠⁠Eric Eidelstein (⁠Gossip Girl) to discuss Season 2, Episode 6 of Gossip Girl. This classic episode has it all: Blair sexually harassing Yale's thirsty dean, the iconic Krysta Rodriguez, too many hats, brawling at an admissions event, and Blake L…

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The Serena Also Rises 1:38:34

11d ago1:38:34

1:38:34

Don't ever hide your sparkle. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. have taken to their beds to discuss Season 2, Episode 5 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: independent studies, broken-down doll hair, Lily posing for Robert Mapplethorpe, Julia's fancy new tray, and how Longlegs made Drew realize he was scared of the Devil. XO…

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Bravo Bliss (feat. Eva Hendricks) 12:10

14d ago12:10

12:10

Julia & Drew recorded with the fabulous Eva Hendricks⁠ (AKA the lead singer of one of their favorite bands ⁠Charly Bliss⁠) for two full hours which is longer than most major motion pictures, so obviously they had to cut some stuff out. But that stuff is gold! Hidden treasure, they say. Here is a special treat. The trio went long on Bravo. Eva is a …

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The Ex-Files (feat. Eva Hendricks) 1:37:34

19d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

How about a round of Nairtinis for the table? Julia and Drew are joined by the legendary diva Eva Hendricks (AKA the lead singer of one of their favorite bands Charly Bliss) to discuss Season 2 Episode 4 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Laura-Leigh from Vanderpump Rules, a truly shocking act of violence, lacrosse boys, Plazma cookies, and t…

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The Dark Night (feat. Sarah Hillegass) 1:29:52

27d ago1:29:52

1:29:52

I am SOOOO not the "should I call him?" girl! Drew is joined by Crisis Twink fan favorite and dear sister Sarah Hillegass to discuss Season 2, Episode 3 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: a city-wide blackout, Curtis Sittenfeld’s Prep, Vanessa's boundless empathy, and a star performance from Ann from ANTM Cycle 3. XOXO, Girls Room.Julia was o…

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Never Been Marcused (feat. Arielle Gordon) 1:29:39

1M ago1:29:39

1:29:39

Lordy lordy, look who's 40...or at least a well-preserved 38. Julia and Drew are joined by writer and music critic ⁠⁠Arielle Gordon to discuss Season 2 Episode 2 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: the Archibald family financial crisis, red hot MILFs, Kesha's circus-y new song, and Die Antwoord's strange cultural footprint. XOXO, Girls Room. F…

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Summer, Kind of Wonderful 1:35:58

1M ago1:35:58

1:35:58

That motherchucker! It's the dawn of a new season, and Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are flying solo this week to discuss Season 2, Episode 1 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: tin-foil beach cover-ups, homosexual forgiveness, Tinsley Mortimer's acting debut, Furiosa talk, and turtle murder. C,XOXO, Girls Room. Follow G…

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Much 'I Do' About Nothing (feat. Layla Halabian) 1:32:06

2M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

I have to go. Julia and Drew are joined once again by writer and culture editor ⁠Layla Halabian (Language Arts, NYLON) to discuss Season 1, Episode 18 of Gossip Girl AKA THE SEASON 1 FINALE. This episode has it all: Lufus' last stand, horrific communication style, the ugliest dress of the season, and 13 year-old design interns. XOXO, Girls Room. Fo…

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Woman on the Verge (feat. Hunter Harris) 1:20:37

2M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

We're like a non-judgmental Breakfast Club! Julia and Drew are joined once again by writer, podcaster, and fan favorite ⁠Hunter Harris (Hung Up, Lemme Say This) to discuss Season 1, Episode 17 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: an after-school special flashback, Hunter's experience writing for the GG reboot, Serena's hellish night trapped in …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 124: Byron Schenkman 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicians directed until 2013. Suzanne spoke with Byron Schenkman -- who has performed on dozens of recordings -- about their current pro…

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All About My Brother (feat. Brad Dietrich) 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Even you should know that jealousy clashes with L.L. Bean pants!! For the Pride Month Spectacular, Julia and Drew are joined by ally and preeminent Gossip Girl historian Brad Dietrich to discuss the MASTERPIECE that is Season 1, Episode 16 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: dating a gay guy, Georgina invading Vanessa's coffee shop, Hazel's pi…

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Desperately Seeking Serena (feat. Maeve Dunigan) 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Should we get eggs Benedict? Julia and Drew are joined by writer and comedian Maeve Dunigan (The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Reductress) to discuss Season 1, Episode 15 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: the grand arrival of Georgina Sparks, boyfriend hunting at the hot dog stand, the Blair/Gru parallel, and Taylor Momsen's shocking recent injur…

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RE-RELEASE: Good Man (feat. Layla Halabian) 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by NYLON's Culture Editor Layla Halabian to unpack Season Five, Episode Two of HBO's Girls. The girls discuss Philip Roth for eighth graders, Jessa's Alexa Chung outfits, unprotected gay sex with sinister boot dealers, and bald daddy Corey Stoll. Follow Drew on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Julia …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 123: Ian Watson 22:49

3M ago22:49

22:49

In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus on historically-informed performance practices, including the use of period instruments. Ian Watson is Artistic Director of the CT …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 122: Wil B 22:40

3M ago22:40

22:40

Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivati…

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Children Going to Events (feat. Michael Eichner) 1:18:26

3M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Hold on, I'm checking my SAT scores... Drew is joined for a very special episode by dear friend and cultural expert Michael Eichner to discuss the reality TV Gossip Girl: NYC PREP. This episode has it all: bi tea, terrorizing your hag, Tiffany Trump as a bridesmaid, forcing fifteen year-olds to be in a love triangle, and multiple other things that …

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The Blair B*tch Project (feat. Sadie Dupuis) 1:19:03

3M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Not going to Butter is WAY better than going to Butter. Drew is joined by Sadie Dupuis (AKA the iconic musical genius behind bands like Speedy Ortiz and Sad13) to discuss Season 1, Episode 14 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Jenny committing grand larceny, sex toys in the mail, the power of sync, and a threatening letter that changes the wo…

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A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate (feat. Sasha Mutchnik) 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

You pregnant little hypocrite! Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by The Cut editor and creative powerhouse behind the iconic Starter Packs of NYC Sasha Mutchnik to discuss Season 1, Episode 13 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Bush era teen pregnancy scares, insane tights, Jenny passing the baton to a literal te…

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School Lies 1:35:43

4M ago1:35:43

1:35:43

I'd rather be Chuck's step-sister than Dan's. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are back in the studio this week to discuss Season 1, Episode 12 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: sexy pool parties, the world's oldest living cherub, Challengers, can checks, and perversion. XOXO, Girls Room. Follow Girls Room on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠…

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Roman Holiday 1:23:38

4M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Make the Yuletide GAY. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. fly solo this week to discuss Season 1, Episode 11 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: French ex-models, plaid capes, the world's most boring divorce, Christmas-themed multimedia sex installations, and a new segment called "The PopCrave Game." XOXO, Girls Room. FYI, th…

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Hi, Society (feat. Alyssa Vingan) 1:33:09

4M ago1:33:09

1:33:09

My ice is getting lonely! Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by editor, writer, and New York It Girl Alyssa Vingan to discuss Season 1, Episode 10 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: evil grandmothers, the return of Carter Baizen, other people's shoes, and a historical overview of aughties socialite culture. XOXO, …

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Blair Waldorf Must Pie (feat. Sophia June) 1:13:54

4M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Not this one... Drew is joined once again by NYLON culture writer Sophia June to discuss Season 1, Episode 9 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: pregaming the Macy's Parade, the adults being iconic for once in their lives, shower nozzle fights, and getting silly with incest. It's one of the all-time great Gossip Girl episodes. XOXO, Girls Room…

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Programming Update! Please Listen! 2:05

4M ago2:05

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Seventeen Candles (feat. Mike Leo) 1:38:03

5M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

Arigato, gozaimasuuuuu. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by Crisis Twink fan favorite and Girls Rooms' creative director/visual producer Mike Leo to discuss Season 1, Episode 8 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Guitar Hero battles, Blair dabbling in tradcath lifestyles, Webkinz-inspired interior design, and cof…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 121: Tom Huizenga 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk performances and NPR interviews, and he shared stories about what it was like to meet some of his personal musical idols.…

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Victor/Victrola 1:24:40

5M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Should we talk about..."family planning?" Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. fly solo this week to discuss Season 1, Episode 7 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: burlesque, sexual comedy flashbacks, sending your dad to jail for white collar crime, chocolate chocolate chocolate ACK, and innovative new methods of cellular comm…

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The Handmaiden's Tale (feat. Vrinda Jagota) 1:25:44

5M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

how u doin. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined once again by writer, editor, and union organizer Vrinda Jagota to discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: shenanigans at the masquerade ball, CariDee from America's Next Top Model Cycle 7, Nate's non-herbal drug bust, and the first appearance o…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 120: Simone Dinnerstein 2024 20:32

5M ago20:32

20:32

Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart – and her expertise inspired The New York Times to describe her as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpreta…

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Dare Devil (feat. Tyler McCall) 1:28:18

5M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Can we order the...uh..."lay pin?" Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by THEE Gossip Girl historian and fashion writer/editor Tyler McCall to discuss Season 1, Episode 5 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Jenny's sleepover crime spree, Serena and Dan's awful first date, scandalizing youth group, and sensual salads…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 119: Morgan Sullivan 29:16

5M ago29:16

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Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others. She has also recorded music by Brahms and Schutz with Yale …

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Bad News Blair (feat. TATYANA) 1:17:29

6M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

This is what I love about this city! Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by London-based singer and musician ⁠TATYANA to discuss Season 1, Episode 4 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: Nolita, crazy silly girly modeling montages, Serena's big ol rat's nest hairstyle, and Sebastian Stan in an especially itchy drug ru…

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Poison Ivy (feat. Devin Barrett) 1:30:47

6M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

WWIII is here, and it's wearing knee socks. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by fashion expert and writer Devin Barrett to discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: field hockey warfare, serving First Lady realness at an Ivy League mixer, gay mental illness, and big dumb hats. XOXO, Girls Ro…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 118: Frederick Ballentine 29:16

6M ago29:16

29:16

Frederick Ballentine is an American tenor whose awards include a Grammy for his recording of George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. The opera star exudes a sense of ease, confidence, and fun when it comes to his career as an in-demand collaborator on everything from classic operas, to cutting-edge contemporary works. Frederick Ballentine spoke with Suza…

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The Wild Brunch (feat. Jack Mazzeo) 1:29:45

6M ago1:29:45

1:29:45

This world...it's crazy. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by Gossip Girl historian and Chicago icon Jack Mazzeo to discuss Season 1, Episode 2 of Gossip Girl. This episode has it all: pro-bullying arguments, throwing your LG Chocolate in the trash, feet pics, and a brand new segment called "Victim of the Week." XOXO, …

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XOXO, Gossip Girl Pilot 1:26:47

6M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

You know you love us...Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. begin a new chapter of the podcast and dive DEEP into one of the greatest TV pilots in history--the very first episode of The CW's GOSSIP GIRL. The hotties get into the Blair/Serena dichotomy, why the characters treat Connecticut like Mongolia, actor height, Rufus hatred, a…

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Tiny Furniture 39:40

7M ago39:40

39:40

Julia and Drew discuss Lena Dunham's feature film debut Tiny Furniture! The girls discuss being 22 and psychotic, Jemima Kirke's fantastic performance, Phaedra Parks, "Love In This Club" as an act of radical peace and empathy, YouTube, and more. Follow Drew on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠.⁠ Follow Julia on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠.…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 117: Shawn Okpebholo 27:00

6M ago27:00

27:00

Award-winning musician Shawn Okpebholo earned his degrees at the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. But he credits his start in music to The Salvation Army church, where he received free music lessons as a child, and to his mother's tenacious support. The breadth of Dr. Okpebholo's work is extraordinary: chamber wor…

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FROM THE VAULT: A Southern Sitdown (feat. Dakota Wright) 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Drew releases his Crisis Twink interview with TikTok sensation and always sassy rarely classy Southern belle Dakota Wright! Drew and Dakota had a wonderful chat about Housewives, Southern life, country music, their shared Carolina affinity, and so much more. You won't want to miss out! NOTE: This interview was recorded in November 2022.…

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Real Is What You Feel (feat. Tyler Dinucci) 1:39:30

7M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

Drew is joined for an extra special episode of Girls Room by dear sister, Crisis Twink fan favorite, and thought leader Tyler Dinucci to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race S16, The Traitors US S2, Joss Whedon, the inherently contradictory nature of presentational aesthetics, and jush. What a gift. Follow Drew on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Follow Julia …

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IMPORTANT UPDATE 2:54

7M ago2:54

2:54

Drew checks in with an important pod update! See everyone after our break.

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RE-RELEASE: Pilot 49:15

7M ago49:15

49:15

READ! Hi all! We're taking today off because we're frankly exhausted and need a week. Enjoy a walk back to the very beginning of Girls Room, all the way back when we were wee babes on Spotify Greenroom. The audio is not great but the takes are fresh. Julia will be on vacation for the next two weeks, and in the meantime, Drew will be dropping some e…

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Latching (feat. Chris Murphy) 1:01:33

7M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

We're finally at the end (of Girls, don't worry). Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. are joined by returning fan favorite and awards season guru Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair) to discuss the Girls series finale. From envelope-shaped nipples to flight-based phone sex, this episode has it all. What a thrill to talk about this masterpiec…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 116: BLKBOK 25:15

7M ago25:15

25:15

From the time he was just a small child, Charles Wilson III – aka BLKBOK – showed extraordinary musical talent. The budding piano virtuoso's family nurtured his interests, which blossomed to include many genres of music: classical, hip-hop, rap, and much more. BLKBOK chose his name, in part, as a way to honor his admiration for Johann Sebastian Bac…

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Salt Lake City Has A Problem 20:33

8M ago20:33

20:33

Series finale out Friday! Tonight, we chatted. RHOSLC was tremendous, but at what cost. Tune in for thoughts on Monica, Tenesha, where casting goes from here, and more.

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RE-RELEASE: Two Plane Rides (feat. Eric Eidelstein) 53:07

8M ago53:07

53:07

NOTE: We'll be back with a new episode Sunday; our day jobs got insane this week and unfortunately that takes precedence. You are still loved and we will drop a fun Culture Catch-Up in your feed this weekend. The finale episode is out 1/12! Happy New Year! Endlessly appreciative of your listenership. Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Dre…

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