en-us Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:19:57 GMT Public Podcaster 30 whatitis@wncw.org no http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1607083&pid=63 Join Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick in a What It Is conversation revealing the highs and lows of life for touring musicians. wncw Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/883224/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/883224.mp3 00:00:00 no BACKSTAGE ON THE ROAD Join Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick in a What It Is conversation revealing the highs and lows of life for touring musicians. Join Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and host Joe Kendrick in a What It Is conversation revealing the highs and lows of life for touring musicians. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1604170&pid=63 The What It Is panel converses about how the music industry would love to put the digital genie back in the bottle, and how media pirates are staying ahead of the technological curve. wncw Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/882104/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/882104.mp3 00:00:00 no MEDIA PIRACY The What It Is panel converses about how the music industry would love to put the digital genie back in the bottle, and how media pirates are staying ahead of the technological curve. The What It Is panel converses about how the music industry would love to put the digital genie back in the bottle, and how media pirates are staying ahead of the technological curve. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1602796&pid=63 Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and Joe Kendrick have a conversation about some of the region's artists who are on the list of nominees for a Grammy award in 2010, as well as more nominees you've heard on WNCW. wncw Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/881526/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/881526.mp3 00:00:00 no GRAMMY NOMINEES Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and Joe Kendrick have a conversation about some of the region's artists who are on the list of nominees for a Grammy award in 2010, as well as more nominees you've heard on WNCW. Carol Rifkin, Bob Hinkle and Joe Kendrick have a conversation about some of the region's artists who are on the list of nominees for a Grammy award in 2010, as well as more nominees you've heard on WNCW. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1602794&pid=63 What It Is debates the relevance of the awards and explains how the voting process works with former NARAS member Bob Hinkle. Host Joe Kendrick and Carol Rifkin join in and talk about the nominees for the new Americana category as well. wncw Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/881524/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/881524.mp3 00:00:00 no What It Is debates the relevance of the awards and explains how the voting process works with former NARAS member Bob Hinkle. Host Joe Kendrick and Carol Rifkin join in and talk about the nominees for the new Americana category as well. What It Is debates the relevance of the awards and explains how the voting process works with former NARAS member Bob Hinkle. Host Joe Kendrick and Carol Rifkin join in and talk about the nominees for the new Americana category as well. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1601185&pid=63 We celebrate the music of the late, great singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt in this edition of What It Is. Joe Kendrick, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin tip their hats to Vic in this edition of What It Is. wncw Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/880766/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/880766.mp3 00:00:00 no VIC CHESNUTT We celebrate the music of the late, great singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt in this edition of What It Is. Joe Kendrick, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin tip their hats to Vic in this edition of What It Is. We celebrate the music of the late, great singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt in this edition of What It Is. Joe Kendrick, Bob Hinkle and Carol Rifkin tip their hats to Vic in this edition of What It Is. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1601184&pid=63 What It Is features Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the significance of music to the works of Dr. King and the impact of music from the civil rights era to this day. wncw Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/880765/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/880765.mp3 00:00:00 no What It Is features Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the significance of music to the works of Dr. King and the impact of music from the civil rights era to this day. What It Is features Bob Hinkle, Carol Rifkin and host Joe Kendrick in a conversation about the significance of music to the works of Dr. King and the impact of music from the civil rights era to this day. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1598412&pid=63 The What It Is crew of Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Joe Kendrick focus on a well-loved but perhaps fading medium with a conversation about the history and current evolution of box sets. wncw Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/879666/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/879666.mp3 00:00:00 no BOX SETS The What It Is crew of Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Joe Kendrick focus on a well-loved but perhaps fading medium with a conversation about the history and current evolution of box sets. The What It Is crew of Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Joe Kendrick focus on a well-loved but perhaps fading medium with a conversation about the history and current evolution of box sets. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1595107&pid=63 Do you feel that hit songs aren't as relevant or good as they used to be? Join Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that takes aim at the constantly moving target of mainstream tastes in music. wncw Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/878299/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/878299.mp3 00:00:00 no DECLINE IN POP MUSIC Do you feel that hit songs aren't as relevant or good as they used to be? Join Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that takes aim at the constantly moving target of mainstream tastes in music. Do you feel that hit songs aren't as relevant or good as they used to be? Join Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that takes aim at the constantly moving target of mainstream tastes in music. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1593317&pid=63 What It Is' ladies panel shines the spotlight on women in rock and roll with conversation about everyone from Janis to The Dead Weather and answers why there aren't more lady rockers in the world. wncw Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/877617/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/877617.mp3 00:00:00 no WOMEN ROCKERS What It Is' ladies panel shines the spotlight on women in rock and roll with conversation about everyone from Janis to The Dead Weather and answers why there aren't more lady rockers in the world. What It Is' ladies panel shines the spotlight on women in rock and roll with conversation about everyone from Janis to The Dead Weather and answers why there aren't more lady rockers in the world. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1592641&pid=63 Joe Kendrick summarizes the year in conversation with a Christmas salutation. wncw Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/877441/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/877441.mp3 00:00:00 no Joe Kendrick summarizes the year in conversation with a Christmas salutation. Joe Kendrick summarizes the year in conversation with a Christmas salutation. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1592639&pid=63 What It Is takes a collective groan over some Christmas tunes we might like to leave on the shelf. No "sacred cows" here, but we do throw out the red meat of a "Santa Lost A Ho" put-down. wncw Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/877440/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/877440.mp3 00:00:00 no DISLIKED CHRISTMAS SONGS What It Is takes a collective groan over some Christmas tunes we might like to leave on the shelf. No "sacred cows" here, but we do throw out the red meat of a "Santa Lost A Ho" put-down. What It Is takes a collective groan over some Christmas tunes we might like to leave on the shelf. No "sacred cows" here, but we do throw out the red meat of a "Santa Lost A Ho" put-down. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1591299&pid=63 Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason when they give an ear to favorite Christmas songs, especially those heard often on WNCW. You'll never guess who gets all weepy upon hearing "Do They Know It's Christmas" wncw Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/876759/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/876759.mp3 00:00:00 no CHRISTMAS FAVORITES Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason when they give an ear to favorite Christmas songs, especially those heard often on WNCW. You'll never guess who gets all weepy upon hearing "Do They Know It's Join host Joe Kendrick and panelists Fred Mills and Jeff Eason when they give an ear to favorite Christmas songs, especially those heard often on WNCW. You'll never guess who gets all weepy upon hearing "Do They Know It's Christmas" http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1590559&pid=63 The ladies take another turn on What It Is with Laura Blackley, Carol Rifkin and Wendy Gillespie taking the lead in a look at the strengths of western NC, east TN and upstate SC artists, and why it's a good thing to have a Southern accent. wncw Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/876448/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/876448.mp3 00:00:00 no SOUTHERN WOMEN ARTISTS The ladies take another turn on What It Is with Laura Blackley, Carol Rifkin and Wendy Gillespie taking the lead in a look at the strengths of western NC, east TN and upstate SC artists, and why it's a good thing to have a Southern accent. The ladies take another turn on What It Is with Laura Blackley, Carol Rifkin and Wendy Gillespie taking the lead in a look at the strengths of western NC, east TN and upstate SC artists, and why it's a good thing to have a Southern accent. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1587827&pid=63 Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick use a recent survey of radio listenership as springboard into a conversation about radio's past, present and potential future. From internet radio to hyper-caffeinated AM DJs of old, this is a topic near and dear to our hearts. wncw Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/875311/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/875311.mp3 00:00:00 no Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick use a recent survey of radio listenership as springboard into a conversation about radio's past, present and potential future. From internet radio to hyper-caffeinated AM DJs of old, this is a topic Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick use a recent survey of radio listenership as springboard into a conversation about radio's past, present and potential future. From internet radio to hyper-caffeinated AM DJs of old, this is a topic near and dear to our hearts. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1583223&pid=63 Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick give a listen to three landmark albums released in 1959: Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue, Dave Brubeck's Time Out and Charles Mingus' Mingus Ah Um. wncw Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/873202/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/873202.mp3 00:00:00 no Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick give a listen to three landmark albums released in 1959: Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue, Dave Brubeck's Time Out and Charles Mingus' Mingus Ah Um. Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick give a listen to three landmark albums released in 1959: Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue, Dave Brubeck's Time Out and Charles Mingus' Mingus Ah Um. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1581175&pid=63 Join What It Is as our first ever ladies panel convenes and bring to light some favorite women in music whose careers have been long and memorable. Carol Rifkin, Laura Blackley and Wendy Gillespie join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that is an extended version of what was broadcast on the air. wncw Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT whatitis@wncw.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wncw/.jukebox/media/wncw/872356/mp3/arts/podcast/13003/872356.mp3 00:00:00 no WOMEN MUSICIANS Join What It Is as our first ever ladies panel convenes and bring to light some favorite women in music whose careers have been long and memorable. Carol Rifkin, Laura Blackley and Wendy Gillespie join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that is an Join What It Is as our first ever ladies panel convenes and bring to light some favorite women in music whose careers have been long and memorable. Carol Rifkin, Laura Blackley and Wendy Gillespie join host Joe Kendrick in this conversation that is an extended version of what was broadcast on the air. 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.