James Lileks' The Diner

By Ricochet

James Lileks is back at his accustomed place on one of the chrome stools in front of the boomerang pattern Formica counter in the diner on Old Highway 23, about thirteen and a half minutes from wherev... more

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The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

James Lileks' The Diner episodes:

May 05, 2017 Things To Do In Reno
What do you do in Reno? Yes, yes, besides that. But here’s the more pressing issue for modern times: what does Reno do with Reno? Source
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34min
August 02, 2016 The Bagpipes of Paris
What makes a city or a country sound familiar? When the music sounds like we think it’s supposed to sound like. But what if our preconceptions are wrong? (Hint: they’re probably not)... Source
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39min
June 11, 2016 Grandfather's Victrola
What does monophonic sound have to do with the moral turpitude of electric shavers? Let’s find out. James Lileks’ The Ramble is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For a great shave at an even greater price, go to Harrys.com and enter the coupon code RAMBLE... Source
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39min
June 11, 2016 Ep. 7: Grandfather’s Victrola
What does monophonic sound have to do with the moral turpitude of electric shavers? Let’s find out.
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April 12, 2016 Praise the Titanic
As another anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking draws nigh, Lileks wonders: are we finished with this story? Perhaps. But even if we’ve exhausted Titanic nostalgia, we can still consider how other eras looked at the catastrophe. The Ramble examines five Titanic movies – not so much for their storytelling, but their backstories and musical contributions. Bonus: Nazis. Double bonus: A Star Trek... Source
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32min
April 12, 2016 Ep. 6: Praise the Titanic
As another anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking draws nigh, Lileks wonders: are we finished with this story? Perhaps. But even if we’ve exhausted Titanic nostalgia, we can still consider how other eras looked at the catastrophe. The Ramble examines five Titanic movies – not so much for their storytelling, but their backstories and musical contributions. Bonus: Nazis. Double bonus: A Star Trek connection.

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April 05, 2016 The Soundtrack of Imaginary Places
A trip to Sin City prompts thoughts of the one thing people usually don’t think about when they think of Games, but something absolutely essential: sound. Music. Melody. The burbles of the casinos to the chimes of pinball to the soundtracks of computer games – it’s an essential part of losing yourself in another world. Source
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30min
April 05, 2016 Ep. 5: The Soundtrack of Imaginary Places
A trip to Sin City prompts thoughts of the one thing people usually don't think about when they think of Games, but something absolutely essential: sound. Music. Melody. The burbles of the casinos to the chimes of pinball to the soundtracks of computer games – it's an essential part of losing yourself in another world.

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January 27, 2016 Nothing But The Truth
Did you ever think you believed the innocence of the subject of “Making a Murderer” because the theme music said you should? The Ramble takes a look at documentary soundtracks, and veers off into something you might not have considered: the Golden Age of Objective News Fanfares. Source
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27min
January 06, 2016 Fargo
How much Fargo was in the TV show “Fargo”? Let’s listen to a true Fargoan explain. Don’t worry – it’s not a recap of a show you didn’t see. It’s something quite different. How did eminent domain affect the Mary Tyler Moore show? Why did a one-hit-wonder rocker end up dead in his car smelling of gasoline? Why do I think of the seven hills of Rome when someone mentions Wild Bill Hickok? Source
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32min

FAQs about James Lileks' The Diner:

How many episodes does James Lileks' The Diner have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.