Episodes

  • Jangle Pop

    Jangle Pop
    Jan 16 2026
    Richie introduces Stratton to jangle pop through three songs by the Scottish Band, Teenage Fanclub. To his own surprise, Stratton becomes a fast fan which prompts conversation about melody, craftsmanship, and the joy of the unexpected.
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    17 mins
  • Hardcore

    Hardcore
    Jan 16 2026
    Richie pushes Stratton far outside his comfort zone with "Fix Your Face" by the Dillinger Escape Plan, using it as an entry point into the genre of hardcore. The result is a surprising discussion about musical intensity, expression, and whether Beethoven might be classical music's original hardcore composer.
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    15 mins
  • Light in a Time of Darkness

    Light in a Time of Darkness
    Jan 16 2026
    What makes a piece of music feel like hope? Stratton and Richie explore works that shine as a "light in a time of darkness," drawing from music by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Haydn, Handel, and Brahms.
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    17 mins
  • Might Be Right

    Might Be Right
    Jan 15 2026
    Richie claims that "Might Be Right" by White Reaper is a good example of what Mozart would be writing today if he were still alive and composing — and Stratton demands proof. Their debate leads to the exploration of the power pop genre and how great music transcends time and genre.
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    15 mins