Pod Sounds

Cecilia shares some updates, including an article of hers that’s new in Longreads: “Let Go of Your Ego: A Reading List o... Read more

We’re in a transitional phase at the moment, but hang in there—we’ll be back soon with the next segment of the Newman se... Read more

And now for something completely different! Cecilia is joined by Natalia Cardenas, host of the She Loves You Podcast (li... Read more

In our dissection of yet another song-quoting song, we’re helped by no less than everyone! Kathleen Hanna. Garfunkel &am... Read more

We dive deep into the ethnic and religious demographics of Chicago for a song about a hastily arranged wedding. We discu... Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to hear a comprehensive history of the Hollywood cowboy and/or the American folk tradition, have w... Read more

A regular love song for a change! No strings attached. We dissect the romantic counterpart to the platonic “You’ve Got a... Read more

Today we dig into one of Cecilia’s favorite tracks, all about urban planning gone wrong. Where does Newman’s dismal port... Read more

Jewish geniuses left and right! We talk appropriating American legend inside and outside the musical canon, distinction ... Read more

Happy week between holidays! While you get caught up on the first season and a half, we plug our new insta (@pod_sounds_... Read more