Jad Abumrad

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast series *Fela Kuti: Fear No Man*, which explores the life and musical legacy of the legendary Nigerian musician. Abumrad guides listeners through musicological analysis, synthesizes connections between composers, and conducts interviews with Fela's family members. He is recognized for his narrative storytelling approach to documenting Fela's life and artistic impact.

Appears On

Radiolab Twenty Thousand Hertz Fela Kuti: Fear No Man Articles of Interest

Episode Appearances

Radiolab · May 15, 2026

Your Friendly Neighborhood Hookworms

“Original Radiolab host from 2009 Parasites episode; credited in staff section”

Hookworm parasites and immune system modulationAutoimmune disease treatment with helminthsType 2 diabetes prevention and management

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Twenty Thousand Hertz · Apr 20, 2026

The Acoustic Worlds of Radiolab Creator Jad Abumrad

“Primary guest discussing his creative process, evolution from music composition to audio storytelling, and recent podcast projects”

Audio storytelling and immersive sound design techniquesPodcast production workflows and team managementMusic composition for narrative media

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Fela Kuti: Fear No Man · Jan 30, 2026

13: African Counterpoint

“Host and series creator who guides the musicological exploration and synthesizes connections between composers”

African Counterpoint in Music CompositionFela Kuti's Musical Innovation and LegacyWestern Classical Music History and Counterpoint

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Fela Kuti: Fear No Man · Dec 17, 2025

12: Bloodline Covers

“Host and creator of the Fela Kuti podcast series; conducted interviews with family members”

Family business succession planning and institutional collapseGenerational trauma and parenting philosophy evolutionArtist legacy preservation versus creative innovation

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Articles of Interest · Dec 17, 2025

Gear: Epilogue (with Jad Abumrad)

“Founder of Radiolab and host of 'Fela Kuti Fear No Man'; conducted live stage interview with Avery about her work”

Military-Civilian Clothing Supply Chain IntegrationCamouflage Pattern Design and Global AdoptionFashion as Cultural and Historical Barometer

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Fela Kuti: Fear No Man · Dec 10, 2025

11: Endless Returns

“Creator, executive producer, and host of the Fela Kuti podcast series”

Police Brutality and SARS Unit Abuses in NigeriaState Violence Against Peaceful ProtestersLekki Toll Gate Massacre (October 20, 2020)

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Fela Kuti: Fear No Man · Dec 3, 2025

10: Death in His Pouch

“Podcast host and narrator guiding the listener through Fela's final years and the three major blows to his immortality”

Political Persecution and State ViolenceActivist Burnout and Psychological ResilienceSpiritual Delusion and Magical Thinking

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Radiolab · Nov 28, 2025

Fela Kuti: Enter the Shrine

“Radiolab co-creator and host who produced the 12-part Fela Kuti series and conducted interviews for the project”

Afrobeat Music History and InnovationMusic as Political Activism and Social ChangeDictatorship and Resistance in 1970s Nigeria

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Radiolab · Aug 29, 2025

Music Hat

“Musician-turned-journalist who created Radiolab and integrated music into the show's DNA; featured in both music segments”

Improvisation and composition techniquesMIDI technology and music productionWest African and Moroccan music traditions

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Radiolab · Aug 15, 2025

Weighing Good Intentions

“Original host of Radiolab who narrated the main story about Kirtland's Warbler conservation efforts”

Endangered Species Act implementation and enforcementKirtland's Warbler conservation and recovery programCowbird population control methods

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Radiolab · Aug 1, 2025

Galaxy Quenching

“Co-creator and editor of Radiolab”

Galaxy Quenching MechanismsGalaxy Rejuvenation and Star FormationExtragalactic Astronomy

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