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  • What about...‽ Ep. 74: A Semiquincentennial & Anniverserial Reflection

    Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie and Michelle as they reflect on the past 6 years spending time with you on the What about...‽ Podcast.


    Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

    Spotify link for music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jD5NWDtKKiVzyRVtgOl1v?si=1d5b6af1c4f74f51 

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    HOW MUSIC WORKS - Marcin (Official Video)

     

    Marcin NBA Half-time Show


    Marcin - "Alors on Danse" on One Guitar

    When I Stopped My Show To Prove It Wasn't Fake

    If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we will consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:


    1) Song name

    2) Artist

    3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

    No deadline; feel free to do it whenever!

    1 hr 2 min
  • What about...‽ Ep. 73: Saving Grace

    Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie and Michelle as they discuss the music of Robert Plant & Daniel Pemberton, as well as the topic/genre of Hopecore.


    Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

    Spotify link for music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4G1Lbk0stcIczhqHBlQdVy?si=9d9dbd2e130e48c5

     

    If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we will consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:


    1) Song name

    2) Artist

    3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

    No deadline; feel free to do it whenever!

    1 hr 15 min
  • What about...‽ Ep. 72: Playing in the Unknown

    Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie and Michelle as they discuss Winter Olympic sports and navigating life with unclear futures on the What about...‽ Podcast.


    Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

    Spotify link for music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xq1FWIWzL0sIVACRG34fx?si=1fb7267ed75942d1 

     

    If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we will consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:


    1) Song name

    2) Artist

    3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

    No deadline; feel free to do it whenever!

    1 hr 5 min
  • What about...‽ Ep. 71: Ginger Snippets

    Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie and Michelle as they reflect on the past 5 years spending time with you on the What about...‽ Podcast.


    Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

    Spotify link for music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QgA3BMc94JBEEFHuwqPdB?si=65c462e5a30b452a

     

    If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we will consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:


    1) Song name

    2) Artist

    3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

    No deadline; feel free to do it whenever!

    1 hr 3 min
  • What about...‽ Ep. 70: A Pocket Memory - 5th Anniv. Edition

    Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie and Michelle as they reflect on the past 5 years spending time with you on the What about...‽ Podcast.


    Links to items mentioned in the episode:

    • F1 Themes Mashup- Brian Tyler, ft. Hans Zimmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiqhwAmht8Q
    • F1: The Movie Soundtrack Suite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NWD_m7pkcE

      • Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

      Spotify link for music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EuQRQh7619j7kQ3ncFosq?si=56390492a5434cc7 

       

      If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we will consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:


      1) Song name

      2) Artist

      3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

      No deadline; feel free to do it whenever!

      1 hr 11 min
    • What about...‽ Ep. 69: Synthesized Strumming

      Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie & Michelle as they discuss Stephanie's embarkment on her new Harpejji instrument and songs centered around wintersports.


      Links to items mentioned in the episode:

        • Stevie Wonder discovers new musical instrument, harpejji, at Winter NAMM 2012: https://youtu.be/jwzeLg1wf3c?feature=shared 
        • Stevie Wonder Opens Up to Concert Crowd about His New Instrument, the Harpejji: https://youtu.be/LQtEElCV2lY?feature=shared
        • “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” Ski Chase scene with George Lazenby (1969): https://youtu.be/0FUMMknEowo?si=zJnzxbe-3oLY0qPE 
        • “The Spy Who Loved Me” skiing scene with Roger Moore (1977): https://youtu.be/RaEU_A405zA?si=vMLWRxa0loGgVzuq 
          • “The World is Not Enough” skiing scene with Pierce Brosnan (1999): https://youtu.be/MQQLqRYm4vg?si=c6crGvLIAiSlfBYd 
          • “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff vs. Levels” by deadmau5 from Ultra Music Festival 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqGHPyQDm3c 
          • “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado (slowed down + bass enhanced): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCEZC_tCV6s 
          • Accurate Representation of Vibing with the White Lotus theme: https://youtube.com/shorts/HEMluOM3FlE?si=4TnfsgjpwtO9Rqvh 
            • “Enlightenment” Uncut version, White Lotus Season 3 theme: https://youtu.be/Q-xTYfAjQEU?si=GBPByQNwo8bk-Jtx

            Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

            Spotify link for the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5tjnbCgurbmbi4lItpRdKP?si=8ab69c0c06fa4589 

            If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we'll consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:

            1) Song name

            2) Artist

            3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

            No deadline; feel free to do it whenever! 

            35 min
          • What about...‽ Ep. 68: Guess the Origin, Part 2

            Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie & Michelle as they discuss Stephanie's embarkment on her signature fragrance, the etymology & origin of common phrases, and musically overlapping inter-genre music.


            Links to items mentioned in the episode:

            • David Yurman commercial https://youtu.be/wLYIHa_34xw?feature=shared 
            • ffern.co commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpe4WbXQTbg&ab_channel=Ffern-OrganicEauDeParfum

              • Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

              Spotify link for the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1utCTfx1J26iJ4J3oZsPxI?si=b88df6ff256c414c 

              If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we'll consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:

              1) Song name

              2) Artist

              3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

              No deadline; feel free to do it whenever! 

              52 min
            • What about...‽ Ep. 67: Guess the Origin, Part 1

              Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie & Michelle as they discuss the etymology & origin of common phrases and deep house café ambience music sets.


              Links to items mentioned in the episode:

              • Radiohead’s “Everything in its Right Place” Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTDLfsuWZs 
              • “Sign of the Times” Sax Solo: https://youtube.com/shorts/QK3EgFTpF5s?si=3cLboiWlQY4dKPyx 
              • FKJ & Masego - Tadow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC8CH0Z3L54&ab_channel=Fkj
              • RÜFÜS DU SOL - Live from Joshua Tree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4KtD98S2c&ab_channel=R%C3%9CF%C3%9CSDUSOL
              • RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Innerbloom (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx9zMFodNtA&ab_channel=R%C3%9CF%C3%9CSDUSOL 
              • Bonobo In The Studio - Making Of Cirrus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0v3cVGQl3k&ab_channel=JackDean
              • Rope/ corde lisse- Involuntary Waste- 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTZ53gVmxo&ab_channel=Kayleighstack

                • Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

                Spotify link for the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jKSoW8VE7Rye9S1qyu8Xx?si=6b0fc89c0dd643b3 

                If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we'll consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:

                1) Song name

                2) Artist

                3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

                No deadline; feel free to do it whenever! 

                1 hr 20 min
              • What about...‽ Ep. 66: Hyggesnak

                Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie & Michelle as they discuss this cozy time of year, revisiting hygge, reflecting on the end of 2024, and exploring the musical theory and significance of Tintinnabuli.   


                Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

                Spotify link for the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56TZLrJ2QKcczk7xxeGZic?si=20e1678a7c38452b 

                If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we'll consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:

                1) Song name

                2) Artist

                3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

                No deadline; feel free to do it whenever! 

                54 min
              • What about...‽ Ep. 65: Singsong Endlong

                Welcome, Interrobang! Join Stephanie as she discusses some of her musings, particularly around karaoke and performing for others versus yourself.  


                Twitter handle: @Whatabout_cast

                Spotify link for the music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0fwwmJd9iEaF9KMERN03yt?si=712811dfd9c24561 

                If you feel that you have a song that goes with the theme of an episode's music list, tweet us @Whatabout_cast or email us at [email protected] & we'll consider adding it to our Spotify playlists. Please include:

                1) Song name

                2) Artist

                3) Playlist Name or # that you think the song is most suitable for.

                No deadline; feel free to do it whenever! 

                14 min

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