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Bandsplainer

Bandsplainer

Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

The podcast where we explain bands.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bandsplainer episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bandsplainer for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bandsplainer episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Bandsplainer - Women in Country Music
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01/27/20 • 40 min

Off Balance: Host Olivia Ladd introduces a new episode format this week by diving into the problems that women in country music face, particularly in the realm of radio. She presents a conglomeration of data studies, statistics and reporting from recent years in one place to help listeners understand the severity of the imbalance these artists face.

More from Bandsplainer:

Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

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Bandsplainer - 2: Pulp with Taylor Cole
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07/26/18 • 42 min

For the People: Olivia sits down with Taylor Cole (of Tayls and Creature Comfort) to talk about Pulp’s journey from experimental rockers to Brit-pop legends.

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Bandsplainer - 1: Devo with Todd Campbell
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07/18/18 • 61 min

De-Evolution Into Tomorrow: Todd Campbell joins Olivia to talk about the history of influential new wave pioneers DEVO, who were way ahead of their time.

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Bandsplainer - 7: Death Grips with John Connor Coulston
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01/09/19 • 53 min

The Powers That Be: Nashville journalist John Connor Coulston comes on the podcast to delve into the mystery behind experimental hip-hop/metal group Death Grips.

Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry
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Bandsplainer - 3: Black Flag with Zach Prosser
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08/10/18 • 70 min

Origin Story: Zach Prosser (of Nashville band Z) and Olivia discuss prolific hardcore punk outfit Black Flag by tracing their origins within the SoCal scene, analyzing their political message and examining the zine and art culture surrounding the band.

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From the Heart: Collin Fidler and Luke Adamson join Olivia to wax nostalgic and discuss the evolution of one of Americana’s most impassioned bands.

Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry
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Bandsplainer - 5: Squeeze with Charlie Zaillian
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10/01/18 • 65 min

Intro To New Wave: Nashville journalist Charlie Zaillian sits down with Olivia to discuss the weaving history of one of UK’s finest, mostly unsung, pop bands.

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Bandsplainer - Brandi Carlile with Lorie Liebig
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02/25/20 • 54 min

Crowded Table: Music journalist Lorie Liebig joins Olivia to discuss the career of Brandi Carlile and her many projects, like The Highwomen, that turn words into action towards inclusion in country music.

Follow Lorie Liebig
Twitter: @lorieliebig
Instagram: @lorieliebig
Official Site: lorieliebig.com

More from Bandsplainer:
Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

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Bandsplainer - Lucinda Williams with Heaven Honey
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05/06/20 • 92 min

2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten: Jordan Victoria (Heaven Honey) chats with host Olivia Ladd about the literary songwriting legacy of Americana trailblazer Lucinda Williams.

More from Heaven Honey:
Listen on Bandcamp or Spotify.
Twitter: @heavenhoneybutt
Instagram: @heavenhoneybutt
Facebook: /heavenhoneyband

More from Bandsplainer:
Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

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Devotion: Elena Franklin (Reality Something) joins Olivia to discuss Patti Smith’s status as the godmother of punk rock and the legacy of her writing.

Find more on Elena Franklin’s band Reality Something below:
Official Site: realitysomething.com
Twitter: @realitysomethng
Facebook: /realitysomething
Instagram: @realitysomething
and listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music or Bandcamp.

More from Bandsplainer:

Official Site: bandsplainer.show
Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer
Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bandsplainer have?

Bandsplainer currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Bandsplainer cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on Bandsplainer?

The episode title 'Lucinda Williams with Heaven Honey' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bandsplainer?

The average episode length on Bandsplainer is 64 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bandsplainer released?

Episodes of Bandsplainer are typically released every 36 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of Bandsplainer?

The first episode of Bandsplainer was released on Jul 18, 2018.

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