Episode Appearances
60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Feb 25, 2026
D’Angelo—“Untitled (How Does It Feel)”
“Funk pioneer whose 'There's a Riot Goin' On' (1971) influenced Voodoo; subject of Questlove's 2025 documentary featuring D'Angelo”
D'Angelo's discography and creative timeline (Brown Sugar, Voodoo, Black Messiah)Neo-soul genre definition and critical reception in 1990s-2000s R&BMusic video impact on artist perception and career trajectory
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Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Jan 28, 2026
Sheila E. | Part 1
“Bay Area funk artist whose rehearsals young Sheila E would sneak out to watch with her brothers.”
Percussion performance and techniqueMusical education and ear trainingLive performance spirituality and transcendence
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One Song · Dec 4, 2025
Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders
“Owner of the studio room where Stevie Nicks wrote 'Dreams' during Rumours recording sessions.”
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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D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie"
“Identified as influence on Voodoo; studied as example of visionary band leader and musical innovator”
D'Angelo's vocal production and multi-tracked harmoniesDJ Premier's sampling and beat-making methodologyDilla Time and rhythmic displacement in modern music production
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