Dan and Dan Music Podcast

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! This week, the guys have a conversation with author John Seabrook. John has a new book called The Song Machine. It's a fascinating read and a detailed look at the current state of music recording. Dan and Dan ask John about the inspiration for the book and take a look at the formula for creating a hit! Also, Dan and Dan pick their Top 5 acts from this year's Hall of Fall nominees, tell us their favorite SAD songs, and offer up their Songs of the Week!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! This week - podcasts collide! The Dad and Dan Music Podcast meet the guys from the Dad Rock Podcast - Jim Lenahan and Patrick Foster - and they talk music! We'll learn what Dan Rock is -by their definition- plus Jim and Patrick pick what they deem to be the Greatest Year In Music. Also don't miss an animated two-minute drill and the Dan's pick some interesting Songs of the Week!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Today Dan and Dan talk New Order! Founder of Joy Division and New Order, Bernard Sumner calls in to chat on this edition of the podcast. He talks about the band's new album 'Music Complete' and working with folks like Iggy Pop and Brandon Flowers. Dan and Dan also discuss the impact of New Order's music over the past 30 plus years. And if that's not enough the guys offer up their 'Songs of the Week' and divulge their first ever rock concerts!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Ever wonder what a record producer actually does? We did too! That's why Dan and Dan invited legendary music producer Phil Nicolo - of the Butcher Bros. - to the studio to discuss this very topic. He'll answer that question and tell us some tales of working with Urge Overkill, Lauryn Hill, Yoko Ono and more! It's a fascinating discussion you won't want to miss.

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC! Summer Vacation is over and the guys are back! Dan and Dan present the Worst Ideas in the History of Music! From Garth Brooks deciding to record as his alter-ego Chris Gaines to Milli Vanilli and Limp Bizkit, what were the worst ideas in music? The guys discuss. Plus brand new Songs of the Week AND the guys pick their favorite opening album tracks of all-time!

Dan and Dan follow-up on their discussion about music streaming from last episode. Having had the opportunity to spend some time with Apple Music, the guys offer some reaction and feedback. Plus it's the halfway point of 2015, the guys pick their favorites of the year so far and have new Songs of the Week!

Meet Dan and Dan! Dan Reed, Music Director and Afternoon Host at WXPN/Philadelphia and Dan DeLuca, Music Critic and Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer sit down on a bi-weekly basis to talk MUSIC!

With the launch of Apple Music, Dan and Dan discuss the landscape of music streaming services. The guys discuss the positives, negatives and competitive advantages of all the parties involved. Plus some must-hear Songs of the Week from bands like BULLY and Philly soul-singer JAZMINE SULLIVAN. Plus, a Neil Young inspired Homework Assignment ... listen and enjoy!

It's Festival Season! Dan and Dan preview a very busy season in the world of music festivals. We're excited to welcome two special guests to the podcast this week - Sean O'Connell, Festival Director of the Hangout Music Festival and Ashley Capps of AC Entertainment and founder of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. We'll hear two insightful interviews about everything that goes into producing a major festival, the challenges of creating an identity and unique experience for fans, and much more!

What does a Music Director at a radio station actually do? This week we find out from our very own Dan Reed. We pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes at a radio station - from keeping up with the massive amount of music submissions to picking the songs that go into rotation - we'll hear it all. Plus the guys pick their Songs of the Week and pick their favorite summertime jams!

WARNING: This podcast contains explicit language

This week it's an all encompassing conversation with iconic Philly artist Schoolly D! Dan and Dan host a no-holds-barred conversation that spans the life and career of Schoolly D - from his pioneering role in hip-hop to the current state of music, we'll hear it all! Plus the guys review the new Kurt Cobain documentary and actually agree on a Song of the Week - find out what it is!