New and notable: Summer edition
If you're a fan of historical mysteries or esoteric puzzles - you will love this new episode of Love + Radio called, "Counter Melody." Edward Elgar was an English composer. In the late 1890s he composed "Variations on an Original Theme," which is popularly known as the Enigma Variations.
Elgar has hinted that there's a mystery, hidden within the Enigma theme.
Many people think the theme contains a countermelody from a popular piece of music. But what could it be? The episode follows the story of one man who became so fixated on solving this mystery it almost ruined his marriage. It's a compelling story and fascinating puzzle. Maybe after listening you'll be the next person to fall under the enigma's spell...
- Kate Evans, Producer, Podcast Playlist
Podcasts featured this week:
- Decoder Ring - What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, it was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Revisionist History - An early morning raid, a house-full of Nazis, the world's greatest harmonica player, and a dashingly handsome undercover spy. What could possibly go wrong? Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Love and Radio - Bob Padgett, a violin teacher from Plano, Texas, believes he's found the answer to a 119-year-old mystery. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Edge of Fame - The story of Issa Rae's journey from awkward LA teen to Hollywood celebrity. Geoff Edgers follows Rae to the BET Awards to understand what drives the creative force behind HBO's "Insecure." Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Mic Drop - Gabe and Tristan are identical twins who are both facing stress — but they couldn't be more different. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Lend me your ears - Why the fall of the Roman Republic spoke to people living in a monarchy in the late 16th century, and how Shakespeare's version of that story continues to speak to us today. Click here to listen to the full episode.
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