5/9/20 - "Seasons Of Love", Jonathan Larson (Rent)

8/4/20 - "New Frontier", Donald Fagen

We have a long way to go before the coronavirus pandemic is behind us, so we must press on and keep finding ways to live well in the midst of this new frontier in our lives. Come along as I both discuss a song that tells us how to do so and lay the foundation for Season 2.

5/17/20 - Back on Track: The Hiatus Ends

With the return of NASCAR, live sports are back in America, marking the end of our first journey back to normalcy. But we have a long way still to go. Join me for this season finale as I discuss songs that provide a proper conclusion to the last two months as well as a compass for the road ahead.

5/9/20 - "Seasons Of Love", Jonathan Larson (Rent)

How will we remember the experience of living through a pandemic? That's a challenging question. Perhaps, as is the case with many other events in human history, the arts will help us cope, process, and chronicle. Actor and comedian Claire Malkie joins me to reflect on this concept as we illustrate how a famous Broadway song teaches us to measure our time in love.

5/1/20 - "Blow", Kesha

Music that evokes nostalgia can be a powerful tool in the fight to stay positive amid widespread trial and uncertainty. That's why I'm listening to a modern dance hit that transports me back to a magical, meaningful summer leadership conference I attended during high school. One of my friends from that program, Oriana Fleming, joins me for a walk down memory lane and a deep dive into the pandemic, music, and humanity.

4/26/20 - "Time", Hootie & The Blowfish

We often find ourselves engaged in what feels like a battle against time, and that's true just as much during a pandemic as under normal circumstances. Videographer and musician Nathan Leach, one half of budding duo Nathan & Eva, shares his story and helps me unpack a ballad—by artists who share our alma mater—built on this theme.