Studio36 Life & Music

Ken and William talk about what it means to feel ‘Alive’ as measured in goosebumps. William reacts to his listening experience with Hemispheres by RUSH. While Ken discusses his experience with an encore album by Mac Miller – Swimming, released only a month before his passing. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes a new release and playing with matches.

Ken and William talk about change, and how it happens with or without you. William reacts to his listening experience with At Folsom Prison, a live album by Johnny Cash. While Ken discusses his experience with two YouTube performances by Mac Miller – three songs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series and one from The Space Migration Sessions. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes a fast-moving band from north of the border and one that you may need to dry off from. 

Ken talks about the healing power of a hug… a real hug… one that says, “I F*cking Love You”. William reacts to his listening experience with the self-titled debut album by Elvis Presley. While Ken discusses his experience with the album – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not by Arctic Monkeys. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes a tiny concert and one for the inmates. 

Ken narrows in on the special relationship between fathers and sons. William reacts to his listening experience with the album Aja by Steely Dan, while Ken discusses his experience with the Morgan Wallen album – If I know Me. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes some monkeys and special shoes. 

Ken and William come off a one-week break for a music festival and a stadium concert. William reacts to his listening experience with the self-titled debut album by Madonna. While Ken discusses his experience with another great Radiohead album – OK Computer. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes a little country, and a little jazz. 

Ken and William celebrate 20 episodes of Studio36; and share favorite moments and music from previous episodes. They also talk about people that bring joy and "Fill Your Tank" compared to Energy Vampires. William reacts to his listening, and viewing, experience with a concert by The Strokes at Lollapalooza in Chile. While Ken discusses his experience with Sam Cooke at the Harlem Square Club in 1963. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience which includes a radio and the “Queen of Pop”.

William and Ken reflect on this weekend’s grad party with gratitude for friends and family. William reacts to his listening experience with the self-titled debut album by The Lumineers. While Ken discusses his experience with Is This It by The Strokes, who we’ll be seeing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers next month at T-Mobile Park. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience for “Live Week” with a call-back to the 60’s and something more recent on YouTube. 

William and Ken discuss that special person, who may not know just how special they are; and the power of positivity. William reacts to his listening experience with the self-titled debut album by Van Halen. While Ken discusses his experience with 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience, which includes a folk-rock band and the opening act for this summer's tour with The Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

Studio36 takes a one-week hiatus as the studio converts into a COVID Isolation Room. Ken and William share activities from the last two weeks of Williams school, and William reacts to his listening experience with the Album Purple Rain by Prince. While Ken discusses his experience with Currents by Tame Impala. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience, from 70’s metal to Hip Hop. 

Our first Au Pair, Renata, travels 7,579 to see William graduate from High School. William reacts to his listening experience with the MTV Unplugged in New York featuring Nirvana; while Ken discusses his experience with Live on Red Barn Radio I&II with Tyler Childers. The segment ends with the presentation of this week's Listening Experience, including the color purple and something brand new, for Ken.