The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 190 - Jennifer Lin, Phil Chan and an About Face in BalletSeeing The Nutcracker ballet is an annual Christmas event for many of us. But dancer and choreographer Phil Chan thought the "Chinese Dance" could be updated to give audiences a better idea of what actual Chinese dance is like. He helped start a movement in that direction for all ballet. Filmmaker Jennifer Lin tells the story in her documentary About Face. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38968895
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 189 - Murder, Mystery and Magic with Katherine Ramsland and Ruth SettonJust in time for Halloween! Did you know there's a Texas Body Farm? Ever hear of the Devil that lives in New Jersey's Pine Barrens? Mystery writer Ruth Setton and forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland talk about the murder, mystery and magic in their novels - and they have ideas about why women are especially attracted to murder mysteries and true crime podcasts. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38648410
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 188 - Art Caplan on Science, Autism and MisinformationThis is a must-listen podcast! We have Art Caplan, a real scientist specializing in the ethics of medical care, talking about autism, vaccines, science education - and how the people in charge of the nation's medical care aren't qualified to make these decisions. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38475780
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 187 - Jane Eisner Writes About Carole KingCarole King is a music superstar. She's also suffered from spousal abuse, raised two kids in a primitive cabin in rural Idaho, and wrestled with her Jewish identity. All this and more is contained between the covers of Jane Eisner's biography, "She Made The Earth Move." /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38311570
A Musical Innertube Extra - Mike Hingson's September 11th StoryWe're proud to once again present the story of Mike Hingson, who was trapped in one of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Remarkably, Mike, his guide dog Roselle and thousands of others walked down 78 flights of stairs to safety. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38176240
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 186 - Dan DeLuca and the Lost InnertubeA funny thing happened on the way to November of 2020. We'd recorded a terrific interview with Philadephia Inquirer music critic Dan DeLuca - but you couldn't hear a word he said. Now, thanks to AI, we're able to bring you this Lost Innertube episode. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/38114345
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 185 - Rebecca Turecky, Ned Phillips and The Last ParteraThe Last Partera is a film about a woman who was the last of her kind. We talk with Rebecca Turecky, who continues her work, and Ned Phillips, who helped document her life on film. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/37864250
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 184 - Bill Trousdale's Summer Music Spectacular!Celebrate sun and sand and fun with these summer tunes curated by music historian Bill Trousdale! Plus: there's a contest! And a singalong! /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/37743945
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Episode 183 - Amanda Gefter's search for Peter PutnamAmanda Gefter was researching a famed physicist when she kept seeing the name "Putnam" in his journals. That led her to an unknown but brilliant scientist who came up with an explanation of how the human brain works. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/37496780
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 182 - Lee Upton's WrongfulExplore with us the world of literary jealousy, a writer who's missing and presumed dead, and a detective who has no idea what she's doing. It's all part of Lee Upton's new novel, Wrongful /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/37377215
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 181 - Podcasters Mat Kaplan and Nick RomanWhy should you start a podcast? What kind of feedback can you expect? How hard is it to keep a podcast going? Here's a fun talk with podcasters Mat Kaplan and Nick Roman about all that stuff /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/37214850
BLAST FROM THE PAST - Jennifer Lin talks Ten Times BetterJennifer Lin's documentary about George Lee, who went from ballet student/refugee in Shanghai to the NYC Ballet, is now airing on PBS American Masters. Here's Jennifer talking about the film from late last year. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/36800145
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 180 - Noel RubintonWhether you've never heard of John McPhee - or are fascinated by his writing like Noel Rubinton - there's a lot to discover here, about McPhee and about Noel, who's new book is a study of McPhee's works. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/36588055
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 179 - Robert SpeelWe find ourselves in a very strange place politically in 2025. How did we get here? Are the changes permanent? Here's some insight from political science professor Robert Speel. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/36230590
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 178 - Gina Barreca's Fast Famous WomenWriter, editor, teacher and humorist Gina Barreca is back with a new essay collection, Fast Famous Women. 75 stories about the famous told by women who admire them, study them - even want to be them! /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/36131615
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 177 - Megan TimpaneMegan Timpane is an actress and corporate trainer. Ten years ago, Megan was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. She dealt with her cancer the way any good actress would - writing and performing a play about her condition. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35777585
A Musical Innertube Extra - A Thought for Our TimesConservative thinker Chuck Brightbill can't figure out what all the fuss is about. The way he sees it, rich guys help America. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35702600
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 176 - Amy Julia BeckerWriter and podcaster Amy Julia Becker talks about the need for caring in this world, and how caring helps not only those being cared for, but those doing the caring as well. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35611035
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2 Number 175 - Paul Offit, Vaccines, Measles and RFK Jr.Dr. Paul Offit is pretty much THE authority on vaccines. He says abandoning them will lead to more outbreaks of child-killing diseases like measles. He'd like to see parents who believe in vaccines speak up. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35497030
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 174 - Asa StahlAstrophysicist Asa Stahl says there's lots to see in the night sky during 2025, including meteor showers, Saturn losing its rings, even a star going nova! (But probably not Betelgeuse.) And a dustbuster on the moon. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35315275
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 173 - Theodora ZiolkowskiDr. Theodora Ziolkowski practices what she preaches! A writing teacher at the University of Nebraska, she's written short stories, a novella, and now a book of poetry, Ghostlit. Her stories feature women making their way through the world. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/35100890
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 172 - Sean Ross on Radio and Yacht RockIt came from the 1980s - musical, jazzy, mellow - it's Yacht Rock! Sean Ross has followed radio trends in his "Ross on Radio" newsletter, and he talks about the birth and development of Yacht Rock. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34886845
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 171 - Jason NarkCelebrate the New Year out in the middle of nowhere, in a hunting cabin with friends, family, food - maybe even a deer! Philadelphia Inquirer writer Jason Nark says this generational way of life may be disappearing. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34666400
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 170 - Art Caplan's 2024-25 Medical Ethics ReviewFor Hannukah, we asked bioethicist Art Caplan seven things he'd like to see happen in the world of medicine in 2025. His list includes wishes for cellphones and vaccines, along with several sci-fi Easter eggs. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34666350
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 169 - Bill Trousdale's Christmas Music SpectacularPennsylvania music historian Bill Trousdale presents holiday tunes both new and familiar, all with connections to the Keystone state. Relax with some egg nog and enjoy Perry Como, the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, "Nuttin for Christmas" and more! /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34479345
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 168 - Joy Stocke's Christmas CookiesHere's a great holiday idea: invite friends over for a cookie baking party! John and Don went to just such a party at chef Joy Stocke's house and recorded this special podcast during the festivities! /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34480690
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 167 - Nick Roman talks Willie MaysIn part 2 of our baseball talk with Nick Roman, we look at the career of one of the greatest ballplayers ever, Willie Mays. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34211830
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 166 - Nick Roman talks about Fernando ValenzuelaIn 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became a starting pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers. As Nick Roman tells us, he went on to have a terrific career - and a huge effect on the city and the ballclub as well. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34211765
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 165 - Joy Stocke's ThanksgivingIt's Turkey Day! But have you ever tried Peiking Duck? Or brisket? If you'd prefer the usual turkey & fixin's, here's chef Joy Stocke and Don and John with some delicious holiday recipes! /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34116821
The Musical Innertube - A Special Tribute to MykhayloWe've received word that Mykhaylo, an American Special Forces medic working in Ukraine, a friend who talked with us several times on the podcast, died this month in an auto accident in Kiev. /episode/index/show/musicaalinnertube/id/34122356