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Let It Roll

Pantheon Media
Phil Spector
The Rolling Stones
Hip Hop
Brian Jones
Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
Andrew Loog Oldham
Rolling Stones
Music Production
Sugar Hill Records
Grandmaster Flash
The Grateful Dead
The Beatles
Lana Clarkson
Melly Mel
David Ritz
Turntablism
LSD
Altamont Concert
Motown

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes497Founded8 years ago
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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness wrap up their discussion of "⁠Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture⁠" with an interview of the author, Simon Reynolds.

⁠GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness discuss the final chapter of the last edition of Simon Reynolds' "⁠Energy Flash⁠" which covers the back-from-the-dead bigger-than-ever re-emergence of EDM in North America in the 2010. We talk dubstep, brostep, ghe... more

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of Simon Reynolds' "⁠Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture⁠" with a look at the developments in dance music in the first decade of the 21st century including the beg... more

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of Simon Reynolds' "⁠Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture⁠" with a look at the electro revival that began in the early 90s, got a lot of attention as electroclash w... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Johnson
Author of Straight Outta Bristol, Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, and the Roots of Trip Hop
Episode: TechnoRoll 2.14: Tricky, Portishead, & Massive Attack Took Trip-Hop Straight Out of Bristol
Bill Brewster
DJ historian and co-author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Episode: Technoroll 1.22: Interview with Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton, Historians of the DJ
Frank Broughton
DJ historian and co-author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Episode: Technoroll 1.22: Interview with Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton, Historians of the DJ
Steve Juon
Hip hop writer, founder of OHHLA and rapreviews.com
Episode: Technoroll 8: Before Hip-Hop Disco DJ's Like Grandmaster Flowers & DJ Hollywood Set the Stage
Tom Rush
Folk singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1960s, known for his interpretations of traditional songs
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Joan Baez
Iconic American folk singer known for her beautiful voice and political activism
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Judy Collins
Renowned American singer and songwriter, active in the folk music scene during the 1960s
Episode: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Tom Rush led the pre-Dylan American Folk Boom
Dave Thompson
Author and music historian
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Episode: Let It Folk: The Ancient Repertoire the Genre Built On
AJ Jacobs
Author and guest on the Jordan Harbinger Show
Episode: Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

Hosts

Nate Wilcox
Host of a podcast focused on the history of popular music, known for his detailed commentary and informed discussions on various music genres and their cultural impacts.
Ryan Harkness
Co-host of a podcast that explores the history of popular music, engaging in critical analysis of genres and key figures in music history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Folk/Falk/Child Ballads

    Brilliant stuff. Real education and the book is definitely getting bought. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Welcome back

    Excellent, I’m finding out so much via your obsession with all things Stones n Jones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Uhhh Uhhh Uuuumm Uuuuhhh

    Content is notable. Very good

    But the host is NOT eloquent !! Uhhh…the….ummm..scene….uhhh….

    Annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Scooter and biggie rock
    United Statesa year ago
  • Oh noes!!

    Sorry you have to give this up but thanks for all you’ve done. I’ve enjoyed them immensely. Hope you can come back someday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr memory 62
    United States2 years ago
  • The best music podcast!

    Hands down the best music podcast for anyone interested in the history of popular music. If I could give it 10 stars I would. It gets all the stars. Thank you Nate for making this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReelNRoll
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners find the content educational, insightful, and deeply engaging, particularly regarding the host's knowledge of music history.
Some listeners noted the hosts' unique ability to connect historical events to musical developments, making the material accessible and interesting.
There are mentions of a few critiques focusing on the hosts' delivery style, suggesting that some may find it less eloquent or polished, but this does not overshadow the valuable insights offered.
The podcast is praised for its thorough and well-researched discussions on various music genres and their evolution over time.

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Talking Points

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Technoroll 1.20: Superstars Like DJ Tiesto and Fatboy Slim Change the Game
Q: How did the relationship between DJs and popular music evolve?
DJs became integral to pop music production, often creating backing tracks for pop performers, leading to EDM's broader appeal.
Technoroll 1.20: Superstars Like DJ Tiesto and Fatboy Slim Change the Game
Q: What is the significance of DJ Tiesto's performance at the Olympics?
Tiesto's performance marked EDM's entry into the mainstream, showcasing the genre's global acceptance and prominence.
Technoroll 8: Before Hip-Hop Disco DJ's Like Grandmaster Flowers & DJ Hollywood Set the Stage
Q: Where do you draw the beginning of hip hop?
Steve Juon argues that the call and response style of DJ Hollywood is foundational to the rhyming cadences used by early MCs, connecting disco to hip hop.
Technoroll 4: Jamaica's Sound System Culture Birthed Ska, Reggae, Dub
Q: Looking back now that you have read it and processed this as a DJ, how much do you feel like Jamaican music and these innovations impacted you and the music you heard and played?
I feel like I missed out on a lot of it and I missed out on the opportunity to go a lot deeper than I did just because of my ignorance.
The President's Daughter Recorded A Child Ballad
Q: What was the impact of the Everyman's Library on the cultural perception of Child Ballads?
The Everyman's Library made the Child Ballads more accessible and popularized them among the general public, transforming how folk music was viewed in the early 20th century.

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Content primarily centers on the history and evolution of popular music across different genres, addressing both individual artists and broader societal contexts that have shaped the music landscape from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Notable discussions involve specific subgenres like house, techno, and jungle, as well as influential artists and cultural movements that had significant impacts on music history.

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1. Sound Opinions
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3. Something About the Beatles
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Let It Roll launched 8 years ago and published 497 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Let It Roll include:

1. Phil Johnson
2. Bill Brewster
3. Frank Broughton
4. Steve Juon
5. Tom Rush
6. Joan Baez
7. Judy Collins
8. Dave Thompson

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