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What is the story behind Stagger Lee? Why would astronauts need a DJ? Join Mark and John as they explore everything from the president's record collection to the future of digital music in Stuff From ... more
FAQs about Stuff from the B-Side:How many episodes does Stuff from the B-Side have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.
December 08, 2009The Birth of a Folk Song: Stagger LeeIn 1895, Stagger Lee killed William Lyons in an argument. Usually, a crime like this would disappear into the footnotes of history, but this event was different. Learn the true story behind one of America's most popular folk songs in this podcast....more23minPlay
December 03, 2009The World's Oldest Music CompanyAt over 380 years old, the Aedis Zildjian cymbal manufacturer is the world's oldest musical company. Learn more about this company -- and cymbals -- in this episode....more18minPlay
December 01, 2009Who was Harry Partch?When American composer Harry Partch didn't enjoy the conventional 12-note scale, he created his own scale. He also built his own instruments upon which this scale could be played. Join Mark and John as they explore the musical pursuits of Harry Partch....more17minPlay
November 26, 2009Are heavier records better than others?A standard vinyl record is between 120 to 140 grams, but audiophiles often think this is too flimsy -- why? Join John and Mark as they explore the eccentricities of vinyl records and determine whether or not the weight of a record makes a difference....more14minPlay
November 19, 2009The Great American SongbookFrom the 1920s into the 60s, the Great American Songbook covers iconic music of the stage and screen. Yet there's no definitive list of the songs and songwriters involved. Learn more about the history of the Great American Songbook in this episode....more22minPlay
November 05, 2009The History of The Grand Ole OpryAs the oldest continuous radio show in the US, the Grand Ole Opry is a crucial part of country music's history. Listen in as Mark and John explore the history of the Opry -- including some controversial performances -- in this episode....more18minPlay
November 03, 2009Why does NASA have a morning DJ?For an astronaut in orbit, the sun appears to rise every 90 minutes. This extreme change disrupts the usual cycle of waking and sleeping. Luckily, NASA cooked up a creative -- and surprising -- solution. Tune in to learn more about DJ CAPCOM....more18minPlay
October 22, 2009The One-Armed Pianist: Paul WittgensteinMany people assume that most musical instruments require two hands. Yet after the famous pianist Paul Wittgenstein lost his right arm in World War I, he resolved to continue his career. Listen in and learn more about Paul Wittgenstein in this episode....more18minPlay
October 20, 2009How Didgeridoos WorkUsed for centuries by indigenous Australians, the didgeridoo was originally played as musical accompaniment to ceremonial functions. Join Mark and John as they explore the history of this unique instrument, from prehistoric times to the modern era....more13minPlay
October 15, 2009Why were singers castrated?During the 16th century, European boys with good singing voices ran the risk of castration. Join Mark and John as they explore the bizarre world of castrated singers -- and the reasons behind the practice -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com....more17minPlay
FAQs about Stuff from the B-Side:How many episodes does Stuff from the B-Side have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.