Lens & Legacy: An Active Listening Podcast

Lyrics aren't all you need to understand a song. Amor Prohibido by Selena, released on March 22, 1994 through EMI Latin, is a boundary breaking album that launched Selena and Tejano music into the mainstream. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to, and discussing music using the structure of the tabletop roleplaying game "Microscope." Created by Ben Robbins. Join our socials...

This month, Mark and Tim dive into the world of hiphop and listen to Samurai by Lupe Fiasco, Released on June 28, 2024 through 1st & 15th Entertainment. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to, and discussing music using the structure of the tabletop roleplaying game "Microscope." Created by Ben Robbins. Join our socials to follow along and comment your own thoughts. Foll...

There's Something About [this Rock & Roll Band] that is simply More Than A Feeling. Let's cut the Foreplay, and listen to this new episode that you have been waiting a Long Time for. Hitch A Ride with us and listen to Boston’s self-titled debut album, Released on August 25, 1976 on Epic Records. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to, and discussing music using the struc...

Run away with us into the world of the best pop music as we dive into Carly Rae Jepsen's third album, “EᐧMOᐧTION.” Released on August 21, 2015 on School Boy/Interscope Records. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to, and discussing music using the structure of the tabletop roleplaying game "Microscope." Created by Ben Robbins. Join our socials to follow along and comment you...

Guess who we heard today. Let’s slip into the dim light of your local jazz club and dive into Samara Joy’s sophomore album, “Linger Awhile.” Released on September 16, 2022 on Verve Records. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to, and discussing music using the structure of the tabletop roleplaying game "Microscope." Created by Ben Robbins. Join our socials to follow along an...

For our debut episode, we are listening to "Between The Heart And The Synapse" by The Receiving End Of Sirens. Released on April 26, 2005 on Triple Crown Records. Let's kick it off with an album that maybe most people have never heard of, but Mark and Tim have been devouring for nearly two decades. Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to music using the structure of the table...

Mark and Tim invite you to join them in actively listening to music using the structure of the tabletop roleplaying game "Microscope." Created by Ben Robbins. In this 'session 0,' they'll explain how they've homebrewed Microscope for their needs and what to expect with each album discussed. Join our socials to follow along and comment your own thoughts. BlueSky @ Lensnlegacy YouTube @ Lensnlegacy...