en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:20:06 GMT Public Podcaster 30 whatitis@wncw.org no http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1578926&pid=63 Coinciding with the new film, Black Dynamite, What It Is looks back over the many contributions of blaxploitation film soundtracks. Fred Mills (with 100+ soundtracks in his collection), Justin Farrar and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation which is an extended version of what was broadcast on-air. wncw Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/871253/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/871253.mp3 00:00:00 no BLAXPLOITATION FILM Coinciding with the new film, Black Dynamite, What It Is looks back over the many contributions of blaxploitation film soundtracks. Fred Mills (with 100+ soundtracks in his collection), Justin Farrar and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in this Coinciding with the new film, Black Dynamite, What It Is looks back over the many contributions of blaxploitation film soundtracks. Fred Mills (with 100+ soundtracks in his collection), Justin Farrar and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation which is an extended version of what was broadcast on-air. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1576506&pid=63 Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join What It Is host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about some of the larger-than-life types that they've come across in their lives. Join us for a look at everyone from artists to DJs like The Black Pope in this episode. wncw Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/870194/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/870194.mp3 00:00:00 no COLORFUL PERSONALITIES Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join What It Is host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about some of the larger-than-life types that they've come across in their lives. Join us for a look at everyone from artists to DJs like The Black Pope Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join What It Is host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about some of the larger-than-life types that they've come across in their lives. Join us for a look at everyone from artists to DJs like The Black Pope in this episode. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1574518&pid=63 What It Is takes a long look at merch tables past and present in this conversation about how intrinsically tied merchandising is to musical artists. From the branding juggernauts like the Rolling Stones' "lips" logo to the dancing bears and beyond, Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Joe Kendrick examine the good, the bad and the ugly in the merch world. wncw Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/869278/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/869278.mp3 00:00:00 no MERCHANDISING IN MUSIC What It Is takes a long look at merch tables past and present in this conversation about how intrinsically tied merchandising is to musical artists. From the branding juggernauts like the Rolling Stones' "lips" logo to the What It Is takes a long look at merch tables past and present in this conversation about how intrinsically tied merchandising is to musical artists. From the branding juggernauts like the Rolling Stones' "lips" logo to the dancing bears and beyond, Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Joe Kendrick examine the good, the bad and the ugly in the merch world. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1574513&pid=63 Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about what is off our radars musically -- both from cultural and recording standpoints -- and dig in to how parts of the music business have evolved over the past decades. wncw Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/869274/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/869274.mp3 00:00:00 no RELEVANT MUSIC Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about what is off our radars musically -- both from cultural and recording standpoints -- and dig in to how parts of the music business have evolved over the past decades. Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason and Bob Hinkle join host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about what is off our radars musically -- both from cultural and recording standpoints -- and dig in to how parts of the music business have evolved over the past decades. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1571738&pid=63 Just in time for Halloween, What It Is gives an ear to many haunted tales when Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick recall stories of spooky recording studios and even some radio stations near and dear to our hearts! Originally broadcast May 2008 wncw Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/867985/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/867985.mp3 00:00:00 no HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS Just in time for Halloween, What It Is gives an ear to many haunted tales when Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick recall stories of spooky recording studios and even some radio stations near and dear to our hearts! Originally broadcast May 2008 Just in time for Halloween, What It Is gives an ear to many haunted tales when Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick recall stories of spooky recording studios and even some radio stations near and dear to our hearts! Originally broadcast May 2008 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1571725&pid=63 The 2010 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced recently and What It Is takes a long look at the pros and cons of those dozen names as well as the Hall itself. Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation which is an extended version of what was broadcast on-air. wncw Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/867989/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/867989.mp3 00:00:00 no The 2010 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced recently and What It Is takes a long look at the pros and cons of those dozen names as well as the Hall itself. Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in this The 2010 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced recently and What It Is takes a long look at the pros and cons of those dozen names as well as the Hall itself. Bob Hinkle, Justin Farrar and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation which is an extended version of what was broadcast on-air. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1568452&pid=63 The Americana Music Awards recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and WNCW just turned 20, giving What It Is the idea to explore what defines "Americana" music and what WNCW plays. Join Justin Farrar, Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick in a conversation that attempts to answer this very large question. wncw Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/866523/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/866523.mp3 00:00:00 no The Americana Music Awards recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and WNCW just turned 20, giving What It Is the idea to explore what defines "Americana" music and what WNCW plays. Join Justin Farrar, Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and The Americana Music Awards recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and WNCW just turned 20, giving What It Is the idea to explore what defines "Americana" music and what WNCW plays. Join Justin Farrar, Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick in a conversation that attempts to answer this very large question. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1565840&pid=63 Favorite sons The Avett Brothers' major label debut is catapulting the band to a new and larger audience. Join What It Is panelists Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and Justin Farrar along with host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the band and their music. wncw Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/865440/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/865440.mp3 00:00:00 no AVETT BROTHERS Favorite sons The Avett Brothers' major label debut is catapulting the band to a new and larger audience. Join What It Is panelists Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and Justin Farrar along with host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the band and their Favorite sons The Avett Brothers' major label debut is catapulting the band to a new and larger audience. Join What It Is panelists Fred Mills, Bob Hinkle and Justin Farrar along with host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the band and their music. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1563134&pid=63 Why buy music by the pound? We think it sounds silly, too. What It Is panelist Bob Hinkle leads the way in a conversation with Carol Rifkin and Joe Kendrick about the music industry's errors and how it is evolving. wncw Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/864322/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/864322.mp3 00:00:00 no MUSIC BY THE POUND Why buy music by the pound? We think it sounds silly, too. What It Is panelist Bob Hinkle leads the way in a conversation with Carol Rifkin and Joe Kendrick about the music industry's errors and how it is evolving. Why buy music by the pound? We think it sounds silly, too. What It Is panelist Bob Hinkle leads the way in a conversation with Carol Rifkin and Joe Kendrick about the music industry's errors and how it is evolving. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1563130&pid=63 What makes some artists release so many records while others wait years in between? Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick examine how some musicians are constantly recording and how that can benefit or detract from their careers. wncw Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/864320/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/864320.mp3 00:00:00 no PROLIFIC ARTISTS What makes some artists release so many records while others wait years in between? Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick examine how some musicians are constantly recording and how that can benefit or detract from their careers. What makes some artists release so many records while others wait years in between? Carol Rifkin, Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick examine how some musicians are constantly recording and how that can benefit or detract from their careers. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1560909&pid=63 What It Is gazes inward to its collective decades of experiences interviewing and interacting with artists and music industry types of all description with this show featuring panelists Bob Hinkle, Jeff Eason and Carol Rifkin. wncw Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/863399/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/863399.mp3 00:00:00 no ANECDOTES What It Is gazes inward to its collective decades of experiences interviewing and interacting with artists and music industry types of all description with this show featuring panelists Bob Hinkle, Jeff Eason and Carol Rifkin. What It Is gazes inward to its collective decades of experiences interviewing and interacting with artists and music industry types of all description with this show featuring panelists Bob Hinkle, Jeff Eason and Carol Rifkin. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1560432&pid=63 Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin join host Joe Kendrick in examining the new Beatles reissues and video game as well as recounting some favorite memories of the band. wncw Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/863206/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/863206.mp3 00:00:00 no Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin join host Joe Kendrick in examining the new Beatles reissues and video game as well as recounting some favorite memories of the band. Jeff Eason, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin join host Joe Kendrick in examining the new Beatles reissues and video game as well as recounting some favorite memories of the band. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1558207&pid=63 Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason in their conversation on some of music's notable conspiracty theories in the episode of What It Is. From John Lennon to Bob Marley, theories abound as to how there is more to these stories than commonly believed. This is an extended version of what aired on WNCW. wncw Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/862164/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/862164.mp3 00:00:00 no CONSPIRACTY THEORY Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason in their conversation on some of music's notable conspiracty theories in the episode of What It Is. From John Lennon to Bob Marley, theories abound as to how there is more to these Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason in their conversation on some of music's notable conspiracty theories in the episode of What It Is. From John Lennon to Bob Marley, theories abound as to how there is more to these stories than commonly believed. This is an extended version of what aired on WNCW. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1558205&pid=63 What It Is takes a turn at shining the spotlight on people who are the opposite of many negative stereotypes of those in the music business when Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin talk about some famous artists and mangagers whose example will warm the heart. wncw Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/862163/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/862163.mp3 00:00:00 no MR. NICE GUY What It Is takes a turn at shining the spotlight on people who are the opposite of many negative stereotypes of those in the music business when Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin talk about some famous artists and mangagers whose example will warm the heart. What It Is takes a turn at shining the spotlight on people who are the opposite of many negative stereotypes of those in the music business when Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin talk about some famous artists and mangagers whose example will warm the heart. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1556672&pid=63 Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and Jeff Eason pay tribute to recently departed folk icon Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary. This podcast is an extended version of what aired on WNCW. wncw Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/861476/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/861476.mp3 00:00:00 no MARY TRAVERS Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and Jeff Eason pay tribute to recently departed folk icon Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary. This podcast is an extended version of what aired on WNCW. Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and Jeff Eason pay tribute to recently departed folk icon Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary. This podcast is an extended version of what aired on WNCW. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1556668&pid=63 What classic records do you hear referred to more than actually played? What It Is panelists Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in a lively discussion of many records that are put up on a pedestal only to be left largely untouched. wncw Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/861471/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/861471.mp3 00:00:00 no CLASSIC ALBUMS What classic records do you hear referred to more than actually played? What It Is panelists Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in a lively discussion of many records that are put up on a pedestal only to be left largely untouched. What classic records do you hear referred to more than actually played? What It Is panelists Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join host Joe Kendrick in a lively discussion of many records that are put up on a pedestal only to be left largely untouched. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1554009&pid=63 What It Is examines the live music industry and finds that the tide is turning on exorbitant ticket prices, as well as noting some of the positive aspects of the scene shedding some of its old skin. Host Joe Kendrick is joined by Fred Mills and Justin Farrar in a conversation that is a longer version than what was broadcast on-air. wncw Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/860293/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/860293.mp3 00:00:00 no CONCERT TICKET PRICES What It Is examines the live music industry and finds that the tide is turning on exorbitant ticket prices, as well as noting some of the positive aspects of the scene shedding some of its old skin. Host Joe Kendrick is joined by Fred Mills and Justin What It Is examines the live music industry and finds that the tide is turning on exorbitant ticket prices, as well as noting some of the positive aspects of the scene shedding some of its old skin. Host Joe Kendrick is joined by Fred Mills and Justin Farrar in a conversation that is a longer version than what was broadcast on-air. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1552755&pid=63 What's up with all the covers of pop hits in bluegrass music lately? What It Is begins this conversation with that question. WNCW's Jerry McNeely and Carol Rifkin, joined by Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick go on to talk about the overall state of Bluegrass music as well. wncw Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/859676/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/859676.mp3 00:00:00 no What's up with all the covers of pop hits in bluegrass music lately? What It Is begins this conversation with that question. WNCW's Jerry McNeely and Carol Rifkin, joined by Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick go on to talk about the overall What's up with all the covers of pop hits in bluegrass music lately? What It Is begins this conversation with that question. WNCW's Jerry McNeely and Carol Rifkin, joined by Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick go on to talk about the overall state of Bluegrass music as well. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1552749&pid=63 What It Is welcomes new panelist Bob Hinkle to the conversation along with Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick as we look back on the most celebrated music festival in history: Woodstock. Bob Hinkle was there and gives us a first hand account of three days of muddy glory. wncw Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/859675/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/859675.mp3 00:00:00 no What It Is welcomes new panelist Bob Hinkle to the conversation along with Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick as we look back on the most celebrated music festival in history: Woodstock. Bob Hinkle was there and gives us a first hand account of three What It Is welcomes new panelist Bob Hinkle to the conversation along with Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick as we look back on the most celebrated music festival in history: Woodstock. Bob Hinkle was there and gives us a first hand account of three days of muddy glory. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1550409&pid=63 Do you have any records or CDs that have gathered some dust? What It Is picks out a few of our collections that we think should stay that way. Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join Joe Kendrick in a conversation about albums that don't stand the test of time. wncw Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/858588/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/858588.mp3 00:00:00 no ALBUMS NOT AGING WELL Do you have any records or CDs that have gathered some dust? What It Is picks out a few of our collections that we think should stay that way. Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join Joe Kendrick in a conversation about albums that don't stand the test of Do you have any records or CDs that have gathered some dust? What It Is picks out a few of our collections that we think should stay that way. Jeff Eason and Fred Mills join Joe Kendrick in a conversation about albums that don't stand the test of time.