I'd Buy That For A Dollar

Returning guests Mark T. Weathersby and Taylor Rowley help us kick off season 6 with a one of the best-selling albums of all time: the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack! As we explore the contents of what we believe are some of the less-played grooves of this double LP, we also learn about the artists behind our chosen selections as well as how the film and soundtrack came to be. 

Season 6 of IBT kicks off on October 1, 2024. The classic trio fills you in on the special theme for the opening month.

On this unlocked Patreon bonus episode from 2022, we explore the striking gospel sounds of the Consolers.  

This ReWind takes us all the way back to season 1 with a classic trio discussion on the great flutist Herbie Mann and his turn toward an electrifying fusion of jazz and soul.  

On this ReWind, we revisit our 2022 trip to Pinwheel Records in Chicago, with owner Scott Schaaf introducing us to the new-wave/synth-pop of the Korgis.  

On this season break ReWind, we look back at this discussion by the IBT classic trio covering one of the greatest creative forces of the 20th century: Duke Ellington.  

We look back on season 5, highlighting some of our favorite albums and playing selections we didn't include in episodes. We will be back on October 1 with season 6. Episode cover artwork designed by Ellen VanderMyde.

Co-host Jeremy takes us into uncharted territory on the podcast with American blues violinist Papa John Creach. We take a look at his long and varied career and examine why this—his debut solo album—was released several decades into his career and bursting at the seams with players from West Coast psychedelic bands.  

Guest Lauren Raham returns as we dive into the debut album by soul singer George McCrae. The hit title track is known for helping to shape disco music but we look at how the album also influenced everyone from John Lennon to Yo La Tengo.

Co-host Sean plays us some Latin jazz from Mongo Santamaria. We detail the Cuban percussionist's background and share our varying thoughts on featuring food on album covers.