Political Beats
National ReviewScot Bertram and Jeff Blehar discuss ask guests from the world of politics about their musical passions.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic | |||
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Scot and Jeff discuss the first part of Tom Waits’s career (1973-1982) with Damon Linker.
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Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Damon Linker. Damon is a senior lecturer in poli... more
Scot and Jeff discuss Jimmy Buffett with Conor Friedersdorf.
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Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Conor Friedersdorf. Conor is a staff writer atThe Atlantic, where he writes about... more
Your Political Beats hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) get the opportunity to spend a little more time with singer/songwriter/bandleader/advocate/professor David Lowery (@DavidCLowery)
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Scot and Jeff discuss Bob Seger with Tim Constantine.
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Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Tim Constantine. Today you see him interviewing presidents and prime ministers on The Capito... more
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- Another great episode!
Just listened to #141 Stone Temple Pilots and as with most of your shows it gives a fresh perspective of a classic band. One of the main reasons I’m inspired to listen to their catalog again was Scott’s notably animated passion for the band, sucked me right in on his wave of enthusiasm! And like Jeff there’s a feeling of joyful rediscovery. Mary overall did not add an enormous amount of content to the discussion but her nod to James Jamerson being a direct influence on Robert DeLeo was a nugget ... more
Apple Podcasts5Raunchy Calhoun
United States9 months ago - Huey Intro
First listen and I chose Huey Lewis and the News as the test run, with zero regrets. You guys are covering it quite professionally. One quick recommendation(or point me to where this has already been done), post the playlist with either a Spotify link or just a simple text list of the songs. I may hear some deeper cuts go by and have to Shazam them or they’ll be lost to my knowledge forever. Cheers. 5 stars.
Apple Podcasts5cellUnited States10 months ago - 5 stars in spite of the STP episode
Guys, you have such a good thing going, and I was so looking forward to the recent STP episode. Two problems:
1. I’m sure Mary is a lovely person, but she was not a good co-host. Please don’t invite her back.
2. I can’t believe you didn’t give any time to the post-Weiland albums. I take the point that you made at the end about the integral part each of the 4 core members plays in making the music, but not including these later albums is inconsistent with the approach you have taken with most ... more
Apple Podcasts5HijodeJuanUnited States10 months ago - Now with even more obscurity!
I kept the title! I was home sick with violent gastric issues. I had never heard of Dismemberment Plan. But I know Suderman is one of us, so I went with it. It was perfect for me today and I will go back to it.
Apple Podcasts5Dale StrattonUnited Statesa year ago - Love it!
Really enjoy the deep dive into artists that you all do. Ya know what would be great? Buffalo Tom!
Apple Podcasts5peteymonkaUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #39 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Germany/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Norway/Music/Music History |
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What is Political Beats about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast features engaging discussions that explore the intersection of music and personal narratives from influential political figures. Each episode presents a unique musical journey, delving into the artists, albums, and musical experiences that have shaped the guests' lives. With a focus on connecting music to broader cultural and political themes, the show highlights a mix of well-known and obscure artists, emphasizing the storytelling aspect of music and its impact on society. Notably, the animated passion of the hosts adds a layer of enthusiasm that enriches the exploration of musical legacies, making it a compelling listen for music lovers and political enthusiasts alike.
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Political Beats launched 8 years ago and published 151 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 Political Beats include:
1. Damon Linker
2. David Lowery
3. Tim Constantine
4. Jeff Pojanowski
5. Andrew Stuttaford
6. Steve Singiser
7. Eli Lake
8. Mary Chastain
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