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Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

One Song · May 14, 2026

Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh

“Co-host and producer who analyzed the song stems and guided technical discussion”

Synthesizer production techniques and multi-oscillator Moog configurationsCall-and-response vocal arrangement in pop musicMusic video direction and visual storytelling in new wave

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One Song · May 7, 2026

Blondie's "Rapture" with Fab 5 Freddy

“Co-host of One Song podcast; provides detailed musical analysis of song stems and production techniques”

Blondie's 'Rapture' production and compositionFirst rap song to reach number one on Billboard chartsHip-hop's early development in the Bronx (1979-1982)

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One Song · Apr 16, 2026

Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

“Co-host; known for TikTok content on interpolation; heard pre-release Nirvana on college radio station”

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' production and arrangementGrunge music genre origins and cultural impactKurt Cobain's songwriting influences and ambitions

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One Song · Apr 9, 2026

Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" with Danyel Smith

“Co-host providing detailed stem analysis and production breakdown of 'I'm Every Woman'”

Music Production and Session MusicianshipBlack Women in Music History and Cultural ErasureSongwriting Credits and Publishing Rights

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One Song · Mar 26, 2026

The Beatles' "Helter Skelter"

“Co-host of One Song; provides musical analysis and historical context; DJs Friday nights on KCRW”

Proto-heavy metal music characteristics and originsMulti-track recording and stem isolation in music productionThe Beatles' White Album composition and recording sessions

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One Song · Mar 19, 2026

Outkast's "Ms. Jackson"

“Co-host of One Song podcast; provides production and musical analysis throughout episode”

Outkast's production techniques and live instrumentationHip-hop's geographic and cultural identityAtlanta's role in establishing Southern hip-hop sound

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One Song · Feb 26, 2026

Nas' "NY State of Mind"

“Co-host of One Song; producer, DJ, musicologist providing technical music theory analysis and production insights”

Hip-hop Production Techniques and SamplingMusic Theory in Hip-hop (Phrygian Mode, Tritone, Clave Rhythm)DJ Premier Production Methods and Turntablism

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One Song · Feb 19, 2026

The Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black"

“One Song co-host; producer, DJ, songwriter, musicologist who breaks down song stems and musical influences”

Music publishing and songwriting credits equity in 1960s rock bandsHarmonic minor scale and raised seventh degree in rock production4-track recording technology constraints and creative problem-solving

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One Song · Feb 12, 2026

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love"

“Co-host of One Song; DJ, producer, musicologist; analyzes production stems and sampling techniques; KCRW DJ.”

Music sampling and copyright lawProducer songwriting credits and publishing splitsSession musician compensation and crediting

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One Song · Dec 4, 2025

Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders

“Co-host of One Song podcast; provides technical musical analysis and production insights.”

Fleetwood Mac band history and lineup evolutionSong structure and harmonic analysis (two-chord progressions, unresolved tension)Vocal performance and technique (three-part harmonies, rasp, emotional delivery)

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One Song · Nov 27, 2025

Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"

“Co-host of One Song podcast; provided deep analysis of samples and music production techniques”

Music sampling and copyright law in the 1990sPostmodern music production techniquesDance music and house music crossover to mainstream

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One Song · Nov 13, 2025

Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life"

“Co-host of One Song podcast; provides technical music analysis and genre expertise on synth-pop and production”

Post-punk music production and composition techniquesCollaborative songwriting between Iggy Pop and David BowieDrum machine and synthesizer technology in 1970s recording

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