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Weekly interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and filmmakers presented by Aquarium Drunkard.

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Latest Episodes

Since 1999, Atlanta label Dust-to-Digital has created lavish boxsets, books, and collections of gospel, folk, blues, field recordings, and other sounds sourced from deep global archives.

Led by April and Lance Ledbetter, the label has been responsib... more

Describing the sound of Sacred Harp singing can be difficult. Arcane, otherworldly, and overwhelming, it’s a unique a cappella form of shape note Christian hymn singing that was born in England in the 18th century, but took root in the American south... more

Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week on the show, we welcome Nashville-based music journalist, critic and author Erin Osmon, to discuss her tremendous book, Won't Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight fo... more

Occasionally, a song breaks forth from the void and strikes you like a bolt of lightning. That’s how we felt first hearing “Rockcurry,” from the late dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry and electronic duo Mouse on Mars’ Spatial, No Problem, released earl... more

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Recent Guests

Lance Ledbetter
Co-founder of Dust-to-Digital, co-creator of Goodbye, Babylon box set
Dust-to-Digital
Episode: Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
April Ledbetter
Co-founder of Dust-to-Digital, collaborator on label projects and Dust-to-Digital Foundation
Dust-to-Digital
Episode: Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
Matt Hinton
Director of Awake My Soul, The Story of the Sacred Harp; musician in the band Luxury
Awake My Soul / Luxury
Episode: Transmissions :: Awake, My Soul
Erin Osmon
Nashville-based music journalist, critic, and author
Author of Won't Back Down, Heartland Rock and the Fight for America
Episode: Transmissions :: Erin Osmon
Jan St. Werner
Mouse on Mars member
Mouse on Mars
Episode: Transmissions :: Mouse on Mars on Lee "Scratch" Perry
Andi Toma
Mouse on Mars member
Mouse on Mars
Episode: Transmissions :: Mouse on Mars on Lee "Scratch" Perry
Bruce Hornsby
Musician, pianist, songwriter
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers; collaborator with Spike Lee
Episode: Transmissions :: Bruce Hornsby
Lenny Kaye
Guitarist and co-creator of Patti Smith Group; author and curator
Patti Smith Group, Nuggets; author
Episode: Transmissions :: Lenny Kaye
Don Was
Producer, musician, president of Blue Note Records
Blue Note Records
Episode: Transmissions :: Don Was

Hosts

Tyler Wilcox
Host focusing on deep-dive music conversations, affiliated with Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions; central to guiding interviews and contextual framing.
Jason P. Woodbury
Producer/Host involved in intro/outro segments and interview facilitation; long-time figure at Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 411 ratings
  • Treasure Trove

    Wonderful podcast! It’s turned me on to incredible music and artists over the years and the conversations are deep, fun and enlivening. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gbodz
    United Statesa month ago
  • 🤙

    My favorite music podcast. Great guests and Tyler’s conversations with them often uncover unexpected gems and new cultural threads to pull.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b_pnt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deep waters

    Jason P Woodbury, the host, is an absolute treasure. It’s a well-honed talent he has, to gently guide conversations with such a wide range of personalities, never failing to get something unique from every interview subject. He is never less than fully prepared, with a deep knowledge of every guest. You can hear that they appreciate this and open up in ways you don’t often hear in other settings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zakyfarms
    United Statesa month ago
  • If you like good music…

    Then this podcast is for you. Even when I don’t know who the artist is (or particularly like their music), it’s always an interesting conversation. As a non-creative, the creative process is fascinating to me and this podcast includes great insights into how musicians think and work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shinjo5
    United Statesa month ago
  • Crucial Listening

    Jason is a superb interviewer with a singular ear, voice, and heart. When he’s not bringing new artists into my consciousness that I didn’t even know I needed, he’s re-introducing me to longtime favorites in completely novel ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smallerclusters
    United Statesa month ago

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Some listeners note variability in episode quality across guests but overall highlight strong, unique insights.
Fans value the unhurried, exploratory interview style and specific song-focused episodes.
Listeners praise the show for deep, thoughtful conversations and broad guest variety.

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#79
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#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
Q: What role does technology play in your mission to preserve and present this music?
Lance notes he is more tech-forward while April focuses on physical spaces; they see technology as a means to expand how music is encountered, while maintaining the dignity of the art and enabling broader, global access to archival materials.
Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
Q: How did the app come together and is it an outgrowth of the social media side?
April and Lance describe the app as a way to give people access to material without buying CDs or relying on bigger platforms, built after exploring a custom radio station app and partnering with a developer they found via Reddit; it includes curated programming rather than random streaming.
Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
Q: You guys started the label in, was it 1999?
Yes, Lance explains it began with the concept for Goodbye, Babylon and an evolving desire to expand from a single CD to a multi-disc set, driven by a growing network of collectors and musicologists.
Transmissions :: Mouse on Mars on Lee "Scratch" Perry
Q: Why did Perry want to explore sounds beyond reggae for Spatial, No Problem?
Lee was searching for broader sonic territories, drawn to blues, kosmische, and cosmic music; he didn't want to be boxed into reggae, seeking to connect to earlier and broader musical roots.
Transmissions :: Mouse on Mars on Lee "Scratch" Perry
Q: How did you two first hear Lee Scratch Perry and come to work with him?
We discussed architectural and personal connections—how Eleni Pulu and a shared London network helped connect us to Lee, and how Patchpoint became a catalyst for the collaboration through a chance encounter and late-night experiments.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Transmissions

What is Transmissions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form, thoughtful conversations with musicians, writers, and artists centered around deep cuts, archival material, and the broader cultural moments that shape their work. Episodes frequently unpack artistically ambitious tracks, collaborations, and eras, often weaving personal memories, technical craft, and historical context into a calm, idea-driven dialogue. A notable strength is the host duo's patient, curiosity-first approach, which tends to reveal fresh perspectives on well-known material and on the creative process itself. The show also features a steady stream of high-profile and niche guests, yielding a rich tapestry of influences for listeners who love digging into song histories, production details, and the lifeways of artists... more

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1. Lance Ledbetter
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3. Matt Hinton
4. Erin Osmon
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6. Andi Toma
7. Bruce Hornsby
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