Will Atkin & John Atkin

The World is our Oyster

Music EN ↓ 6 episodes

We listen to three songs each episode! We discuss the emotional meaning of the music along with in depth analysis from a musicians perspective as to why the songs moved us in the first place.

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Will Atkin & John Atkin

Episodes

006 Will Discusses Paradise, Distance, & Ain't No Rest for the Wicked 09.06.2025 32:15

Today on the show Will gives his break down, using his emotional brain and analytical ears, of Paradise by Darryl Reeves, Rasheeda Ali & Carmen Rodgers, Distance by Emily King, and Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant.

005 Colleen and Will Discuss Always on My Mind, Crazy, & Hold the Line 09.06.2025 37:47

Today we discuss some of my Moms favorite songs like Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson, Crazy by Patsy Cline, and Hold the Line by TOTO. Colleen gives her memories from hearing the songs as a kid and Will gives his input from a musical perspective.

004 Will discusses The Notebook 28.05.2025 28:43

Today Will discusses The Notebook and discusses how the music effects the film along with character arcs, impactful quotes, and observations as a first time viewer.

003 Will discusses No Country for Old Men 26.05.2025 26:46

Today we discuss the movie No Country for Old Men. We look at the role that music plays in this film along with overall themes and character arcs.

002 Colleen and Will discuss Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Somewhere, & Help Me Make it Through the Night 23.05.2025 39:09

Today we discuss three of my Mom's favorites Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John, Somewhere by Barbra Streisand, and Help Me Make it Through the Night by Kris Kristofferson.

001 John and Will discuss Hey Jude, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, & I Wish it Would Rain 21.05.2025 24:35

Today we discuss three of my Dad's favorites, Hey Jude by The Beatles, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Still & Nash, and I Wish it Would Rain by The Temptations.