
How much remembering and forgetting happens in a city every day? Can you hear the past humming through the present on the streets? Julien Suaudeau came to Philadelphia from Paris in 2006 and started to hunt for sounds and stories. Now you can listen to his audio archive, Song of Philadelphia, an exclusive podcast from Hidden City.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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David Lynch often identified Philadelphia as his greatest influence, and Philadelphia has nothing but love for David Lynch. What are the Lynchian places and happenings in the city? In this episode, Eric Bresler talks about bringing the Lady in the Ra... more
Although Philadelphia is visible only in a couple of shots in the entire David Lynch's filmography, the city's aura is the primary color and the thread of the cinematic language we have come to recognize as "Lynchian". In this episode, Julien Suaudea... more
Philadelphia, 1966.
In his studio at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David Lynch is experimenting with ideas, forms, materials, shapes. He is looking for something exciting. One night, he sees movement in the painting he is working on an... more
David Lynch passed on January 16th, 2025. In the Song of Lynchadelphia season opener, Julien Suaudeau travels sixty years back to January 1966 on 13th and Wood, where David Lynch has just moved in with Jack Fisk. As the song of the city echoes in Lyn... more
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An excellent podcast of interviews, music, and ambient sounds collected in Philadelphia by Julien Suaudeau, an emigre from France who speaks as both insider and outsider to the city. Julien’s voice is reminiscent of Wim Wenders in travelogue films like Tokyo-Ga. Ambient sounds of daily city life form the backdrop to stories told by both long-time residents and newcomers, as well as Julien’s reflections on the changing cityscape, Philadelphia’s history, and what it means to try to inhabit a place... more
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Apple Podcasts | #206 |
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Exploring the echoes of history and the nuance of everyday experiences, this podcast captures the essence of life in Philadelphia through a unique auditory lens. The host, a Parisian émigré, navigates the intersections of memory, identity, and cultural transformation, presenting an archive of sounds and stories that reflect the vibrancy of the city. Each episode features conversations and narratives that intertwine the past and present, showcasing a rich tapestry of voices that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of the community. The deep focus on Philadelphia's cultural and historical landscape provides listeners with a compelling portrait of a city in constant evolution, where the echoes of its past fuse with contemporary life.
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Recent guests on Song of Philadelphia include:
1. Jack Fisk
2. Bob Bruhin
3. Bruce Samuelson
4. Kristin McKenna
5. Carrie Rickey
6. Matthias Hueling
7. Dennis McNett
8. Kevin Dublin
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