This time around, we delve into one of the least rigorously defined musical genres, whalecore. From the classic of the genre, Mastodon’s Leviathan, to a period-accurate sea shanty collection, your hosts Mark and Ben discuss a wide variety of Moby Dick inspired, nautical, or simply whale-flavored music. In all, we talk about: Leviathan (Mastodon), The Call of the Wretched Sea (AHAB), Of Sailors and Whales (W. Francis McBeth), Whaling and Sailing Songs From the Days of Moby Dick (Paul Clayton), Concertato “Moby Dick” (Peter Mennin), and Moby Dick (Bernard Herrmann). There’s a lot of whale music out there.

We don't have another Appendix lined up right now, but that doesn't mean you won't hear from us. Stay tuned!