Political Beats
National ReviewScot Bertram and Jeff Blehar discuss ask guests from the world of politics about their musical passions.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic | |||
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Introducing the Band:
Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Eli Lake. Eli is a columnist for The Free Press, contributing editor at Commentary, and host of Breaking History. You can follow him on Twitter/x ... more
Scot and Jeff discuss Sleater-Kinney with Nic Rowan.
Introducing the Band:
Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Nic Rowan. Nic is managing editor of The Lamp, a Catholic literary journal. You can follow hi... more
Scot and Jeff discuss the second part of XTC’s career (1984-2000) with Andrew Gretes.
Introducing the Band:
Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Andrew Gretes. Andrew is a fiction writer teaching creative ... more
Scot and Jeff discuss the first part of XTC’s career (1977-1983) with Andrew Gretes.
Introducing the Band:
Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Andrew Gretes. Andrew is a fiction writer teaching creative ... more
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- What a Long Strange Trip
How do you over 150 episodes and not 1 guest talk focus on Rhe Grateful Dead?
Apple Podcasts3I Know That Song
United States3 months ago - XTC!
Any podcast which dedicates two episodes to XTC has all five of my stars.
Apple Podcasts5Stefan9United States4 months ago - Almost great
Loses two stars only because Jeff cannot stop interrupting or talking over Scot or the guest. Good, insightful show that captures the joy of music, held back by this irritating habit.
Apple Podcasts3Pops CallahanUnited States5 months ago - Great show
I love the show. You really need to do Iron Maiden. You’ve done, Sabbath, AC/DC, and Deep Purple. You have a lot to work with. They made the Rime of the Ancient Mariner into a heavy metal song. What’s not to like.
Apple Podcasts5A conservative head banger.United States5 months ago - Great show!
I really love this show. Where else can you get a deep dive in the weird discography of The Beach Boys or obsessive detail on the Beatles white album or a hard day tonight these guys are great. I think a lot of the guests they have are really smart and knowledgeable and the host themselves really do an excellent job. I learned a ton on the Rolling Stones episodes in particular. love the show.
Apple Podcasts5mindymaxine12468United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  India/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Sweden/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  New Zealand/Music/Music History |
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What is Political Beats about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Musical deep-dives intersecting politics and culture, with conversations that bring in guests from media, academia, and public life who discuss their favorite bands, songs, and the broader cultural impact of music. Episodes mix rigorous analysis of discography and production with personal anecdotes, offering insider context on how politics, history, and social movements echo through artists and eras. The show often features long-form, nerdy explorations of influential acts, plus occasional commentary on current events, making it a compelling listen for listeners who love thoughtful, interdisciplinary takes on music and society.
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Political Beats launched 9 years ago and published 161 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. Nic Rowan
2. Andrew Gretes
3. Jack Butler
4. Ivan Pongracic Jr.
5. Christopher Scalia
6. Sean Trende
7. Dominic Green
8. Damon Linker
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