If you haven't checked out alt.NPR lately, you're missing out on such gems as Club Awesome! Yes, it has a rather silly name, but host Taylor Chapulin Orci makes this podcast about "any song that's meant anything to anyone, ever." feel poignant and thoughtful, without taking itself to seriously.
In its premier episode, Taylor dissects the terrible songs she loves to hate (or hates to love). Sadly, like everyone else who grew up in the '80s, I know the words to each one of these songs. Yeah, I kinda hate them too, but I love the memories of middle school bus rides and long lost crushes that they inspire.
My first thought upon listening to this podcast was, "Why isn't this girl working for NPR?" Her delivery is witty and real, without a whiff of Ira Glass-wannabe syndrome. I could listen to her read the phone book, but instead, I'll devour all 7 episodes and wait patiently for more.
P.S. It turns out that Taylor Chapulin Orci does work for NPR.
OMG. I love this show! It is
OMG. I love this show! It is so awesome, awesome. I loved every song in this podcast and I'm not afraid to say it.
what IS so great about liking
what IS so great about liking good music? I keep some arguably bad stuff on loop in my ipod during my morning commute - to combat perma-scowel. it helps
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