Culture Drop

In the final installment of this three-part series,  Culture Drop  unpacks the diverging paths of two bands navigating the end of an era. While The Beatles fracture from within during the  Abbey Road  and  Let It Be  sessions, The Rolling Stones embrace a darker, heavier sound with  Let It Bleed  and face the tragedy of Altamont.  We break down the evolving studio engineering, the shifting cultura...

Culture Drop: The Beatles & The Rolling Stones (Part 2: 1966–1968) Step into the studio and down the rabbit hole in Part 2 of our deep dive into rock’s greatest parallel journey. From 1966 to 1968, the rules of popular music were entirely rewritten, and both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones found themselves at the cutting edge of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. In this episode, we exp...

The Culture Drop: The Beatles & The Rolling Stones (Part 1: 1960–1965) Step back into the explosive early '60s as we trace the parallel rises of two bands that forever changed rock and roll. While The Beatles conquered the globe with tight harmonies and unstoppable pop innovation, The Rolling Stones carved out a gritty, blues-soaked alternative. But was the famous "Beatles vs. Stones" rivalry...

We finally have the keys to the vault: the legendary Electric Nebraska sessions are here, and they change everything we thought we knew about Bruce Springsteen’s most haunted masterpiece. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of The Boss or just discovered this era through Deliver Me From Nowhere, join us for a deep dive into the Nebraska '82 box set and the "lost" recordings that defined a...

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 autho...

🎬🎶 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...

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  Mi...

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 Mad...

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...

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 ,  Charl...

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 #ElvisCostel...

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,...

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 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.

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 refl...

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. Whet...

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).

Join us as we continue our Lou Reed discussion with his solo albums The Blue Mask (1982), Legendary Hearts (1983), New Sensations (1984), Mistrial (1986), Lou Reed's live albums and what John Cale has been up to recently.