Culture Drop

Who are the greatest authors of all time? 📚 In this episode of Culture Drop, Jed and Willy debate their favorite writers—from Shakespeare to Cormac McCarthy, Marcus Aurelius to James Joyce, Tolstoy to Vonnegut, and more.Expect bold takes, surprising picks, and plenty of literary passion. If you love books, philosophy, and storytelling, this one’s for you!👉 Who’s your favorite author? Drop it in the comments!#CultureDrop #FavoriteAuthors #GreatestWriters #LiteraturePodcast #PhilosophyPodcast #Shakespeare #Tolstoy #JamesJoyce #MarcusAurelius #CormacMcCarthy #KurtVonnegut #MarkTwain #BookTalk #AuthorDiscussion

🎬🎶 In this episode of Culture Drop, we celebrate our favorite female musicians and actors! From film icons Maggie Cheung, Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Anjelica Huston, Léa Seydoux, and Charlotte Gainsbourg to music legends Nikki Lane, Liz Phair, Kate Bush, and Chrissie Hynde, we dive into the women who inspire us and continue to shape culture.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!#CultureDrop #MerylStreep #KateBush #LizPhair #ChrissieHynde #LeaSeydoux #CharlotteGainsbourg #WomenInMusic #WomenInFilm

In this episode of Culture Drop, we explore The Waterboys’ landmark 1985 album This Is the Sea—the record that cemented the band’s iconic “Big Music” sound. From the worldwide hit “The Whole of the Moon” to deeper cuts like “Don’t Bang the Drum” and “The Pan Within,” we uncover the stories, inspirations, and recording process behind this career-defining masterpiece.We’ll break down Mike Scott’s creative vision, the band’s evolution from A Pagan Place, and why This Is the Sea remains one of the most celebrated rock albums of all time.What you’ll learn in this episode:The origin and meaning of “The Whole of the Moon”How This Is the Sea captured the spirit of “The Big Music”The Waterboys’ influence on the 1980s UK and Irish music scenesHidden stories behind the album’s recording and lyrics🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.#TheWaterboys #ThisIsTheSea #TheWholeOfTheMoon #MikeScott #BigMusic #FolkRock #80sMusic #CultureDropPodcast #MusicHistory #ClassicAlbums

Step into the world of The Waterboys as we explore the band’s early years, from their self-titled debut album in 1983 through the epic A Pagan Place (1984). This Culture Drop Podcast episode unpacks how Mike Scott and the band developed their signature Big Music sound – blending poetic lyrics, Celtic influences, and rock on a cinematic scale.We’ll dive deep into songs like Church Not Made With Hands, The Big Music, and Red Army Blues, tracing influences from Van Morrison, post-punk, and Russian and Irish literary traditions. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering The Waterboys for the first time, this is the ultimate deep-dive into their groundbreaking early albums.👉 Subscribe to Culture Drop for more music history deep-dives!📌 Topics Covered:The Waterboys’ debut album and its critical receptionThe evolution of “The Big Music” soundLiterary and spiritual influences on A Pagan PlaceHow Mike Scott’s songwriting connected Celtic mysticism and rockKey tracks: Church Not Made With Hands, The Thrill Is Gone, Rags, A Pagan Place🔔 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for more music history episodes.#TheWaterboys #APaganPlace #BigMusic #MikeScott #80sRock #IrishRock #MusicHistory #CultureDropPodcast

In this episode of Culture Drop, we explore the shape-shifting, genre-blurring career of David Johansen—frontman of the legendary New York Dolls, alter ego Buster Poindexter, and lifelong student of American music. From gritty punk clubs to late-night jazz lounges, Johansen’s sound and presence have influenced generations, including artists like Mick Jones of The Clash. With a storyteller’s wit and a deep musical vocabulary, he remains one of the most original voices in rock history. Tune in as we dig into the music, the myth, and the legacy of a true iconoclast.#DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #BusterPoindexter #PunkRock #RockHistory #MusicPodcast #CultureDrop #GlamRock #NYCMusic #MickJones #TheClash #MusicLegends #PodcastRecommendation #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcasts #MusicCulture #StorytellingPodcast

In this episode of the Culture Drop Podcast, we explore Music and Literature and the rich and tangled relationship between sound and story. Among others, we discuss icons like Bob Dylan, The Clash, David Bowie, Kate Bush, The Beatles, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Prince, and Leonard Cohen — alongside literary voices such as William Blake, James Joyce, Charles Bukowski, Emily Brontë, Vladimir Nabokov, Neal Stephenson, Richard Adams, Edgar Allan Poe, and John Steinbeck.From Joe Strummer to Jim Carroll, from Sting to Sam Shepard, we take a journey through rhythm and prose, rebellion and reflection.#Podcast #MusicAndLiterature #BobDylan #DavidBowie #LeonardCohen #TheClash #BruceSpringsteen #KateBush #LouReed #TheBeatles #U2 #ThePolice #TomWaits #JamesJoyce #Bukowski #LiteraryPodcast #MusicPodcast #RockAndLiterature #CreativeVoices #LyricsAndProse #IndiePodcast #FrenchNewWaveVibes #WritersAndMusicians #SoundAndStory

In part 1, we discuss Peter Jespersen's new book Euphoric Recall, Paul Westerberg, Slim Dunlap, The Replacements, Bob Mould, Hüsker Dü and other Minnesota musical luminaries.

We discuss: Chris Butler, Paul Weller, Richard Thompson, Elvis Costello/Susanna Hoffs, Keith Richards, Jenny Lewis, The Go! Team, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Luna, U2, Slim Dunlap and The Mekons, among others. #MusicPodcast #BestMusic2024 #FavoriteMusic #MusicTalk #RockPodcast #IndieMusic #ClassicRock #NewMusic2024 #MusicLovers #ChrisButler #PaulWeller #RichardThompson #ElvisCostello #SusannaHoffs #KeithRichards #JennyLewis #TheGoTeam #TheBeatles #RollingStones #BobDylan #LunaBand #U2 #SlimDunlap #TheMekons #lomoon #Cannons #LiveMusic #ConcertVibes #OnStage #MusicFestival #LiveGigs #TourLife #GigReview #RockConcert #NewMusic #NewAlbums #VinylReissues #ClassicAlbums #Remastered #MusicRediscovery #LostGems #ReissuedAlbums #RockLegends #IndieRock #FolkRock #AlternativeMusic #MusicDiscovery #VinylLovers #AlbumReview #BehindTheMusic

We discuss, among others: Richards/Wood, Lennon/Harrison, Johnny Thunders/Walter Lure, Marty Willson-Piper/ Peter Koppes of the Church, Robert Quine/Ivan Julian of the Voidoids, Luna, The Strokes, NY Dolls, Paul Westerberg/Slim Dunlap of The Replacements, and last but not least, Tom Verlaine/Richard Lloyd of Television.

In this episode, we discuss music as medicine. Artists discussed include: John Lennon, Aztec Camera, The Clash, Toots and the Maytals, Gil Scott Heron, Paul McCartney, U2, The Mekons, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Tom Robinson Band, Bob Dylan, Fela Kuti, Prince, Brice Springsteen, The Alarm, Midnight Oil, David Bowie, The Pogues, The Jim Carroll Band, The Replacements, The Rolling Stones, Chris Butler, and The Police.

We discuss our favorite debut albums, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, U2, Big Country, Big Star and The Modern Lovers.

In this episode, we discuss, among others: Polica, Howler, Slim Dunlap, The Rope, Gully Boys, Space Summit, Prince and Bob Dylan.

We discuss, among other Minnesota music luminaries, Babes in Toyland, The Mighty Mofos, The Clams, The Trashmen and Eddie Cochran.

We discuss, amongst others: Dutch Oven, Paul Westerberg, The Suicide Commandos, Chris Osgood and Tommy Stinson.

In this episode, we focus on our favorite films, covering a range of influential works from the French New Wave to Star Wars and Taxi Driver. We’ll explore how these movies have impacted the culture and our own lives.

Welcome to Culture Drop. In this episode, we focus on the albums Richard and Linda Thompson released between 1972 and 1982. These albums are widely regarded as some of the most influential in British folk/indie rock. Richard Thompson's innovative guitar work and songwriting, paired with Linda Thompson’s powerful vocals, created a sound that pushed the boundaries of the genre. The albums reflect a deep engagement with traditional British folk music, eventually transcending that genre, while also addressing contemporary themes with striking emotional intensity. In this episode, we will analyze the composition, lyrics, and production of these albums, exploring why they have endured as significant works in the history of modern music.

Welcome back to Culture Drop, where we today we dive into the rhythms that shape our world, with your host Jed, and with me is the groove guru himself, drummer William Devitt. In this podcast, we’re exploring in depth our favorite drummers, from the legendary Charlie Watts and Ringo Starr to Stewart Copeland, and beyond. We’ll explore these icons and many more, covering all genres and styles. Whether you’re a drumming enthusiast or just love great music, we’ve got something for you. So, let’s drop the beat and get started...

This is the fifth and last episode on our series on the musical career of Lou Reed, where we discuss Lou's final albums, including: Ecstasy (2000), The Raven (2003), Hudson River Wind Meditations (2007) and Lulu (2011).

Join us in today's Culture Drop podcast as we discuss reading. Topics include: * What is reading? * Reading as prayer/meditation. * How does reading affect the news? * Archetypes of communication in ancient times and today. * Brain activity of reading as a divine act. * Reading/writing as creation. * The value of the written word.

In this episode, we discuss Lou Reed's solo albums (and a Velvet Underground album) from 1989-1996, including New York (1989), Songs for Drella (1990), Magic and Loss (1992), Live 1993 (Velvet Underground, 1993) and Set the Twilight Reeling (1996).