Eternal Possumist - A Few of My Favorite Things (Links)

Podcasts:

What Should I Read Next? Podcast – Modern Mrs DarcyWhat Should I Read Next?, a literary matchmaking podcast hosted by Anne Bogel, answers the question that plagues every reader: What should I read next?

I love books. That is all.

Radiolab: Podcasts | WNYC Studios | PodcastsInvestigating a strange world.

The first or second episode of this I ever listened to was Unraveling Bolero (most recently aired May 22, 2018, though it's actually older than that). It is a fascinating look at dementia and the extreme creativity that can present itself just before things go downhill.

I fell for this podcast even before I realized how much They Might Be Giants was featured (in every single episode). It's a must-listen for parents who are absolutely sick of much of the terrible music that's currently available for the littles.

Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | PodcastsThe story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.

Who doesn't love Dolly Parton? This nine episode podcast by the creators of RadioLab explores her history, context for her songs, and her near-universal popularity. There's even a bonus episode of her music.

This American LifeA weekly public radio program and podcast. Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme.

I love this podcast and the (sadly short-lived) companion television show on Netflix. It kept me company many a lonely night in my "hobbit hole" room during grad school.

About Being a musician isn't as simple as playing correct notes. The constellation of activities that surround music making come with their own...

This website is a little gem. I went to school years ago with the author and, while there have been no new posts in years, the information on subjects ranging from score-binding to journaling to audience engangement are wonderful. There's even a fun little automatic bio generator!

I love the idea of music playlists to reflect the significance of events and the people involved. That being said, here are playlists from the last three presidential inaugurations:

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris drop a playlist for your inauguration watch partyPresident-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have dropped a playlist to keep your at-home celebration in tune with the inauguration's "America United" theme.

Fox News Anchor Bret Baier's Donald Trump Inauguration Playlist Includes Johnny Cash's 'The Wall'For the week leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Billboard asked the hosts and anchors of some of cable news' most-watched shows to put together inauguration playlists: their personal soundtracks for the Jan. 20 ceremony and the next four years. Today's playlist comes courtesy of Bret Baier, the chief political anchor for Fox News.

Hear Barack Obama's Inauguration Playlist: Beyonce, Stevie Wonder & MorePresident Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist.

‎Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds on Apple Podcasts‎Music · 2022

I am absolutely fascinated by the creative process and thoroughly enjoyed watching the massive creative output during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of my favorites were Ben Folds' home concerts and Mo Willems' lunchtime doodling sessions. Both are affiliated with the Kennedy Center and have collaborated on a symphonic-theatrical presentation of Willems' gem of a book, "Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs." In watching a video of their talk together from spring 2021, I discovered the Lightning Bugs podcase, the whole purpose of which is to explore the creative process. Win-win. If you'd prefer the video version of the Mo Willems episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/jVkoKVf5TbM.