The Body That Changes

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This episode was originally released as Episode 184: Betty Robinson in July of 2021.

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Music

• Pollen by H.Takahashi and, later, Photosynthese.

• The New York Herald Tribune by Martial Solal

• Trying Something Again, Again by Lullatone

• Wiffle Ball from Joel P. West’s score for Short Term 12

• The title theme to Cani Arrabbiati

• Increase by David Lang and Alarm Will Sound

• Nijuichi by Sylvain Chaveau

• Occam II for Violin by Eliane Radigue

• Drunken Aviator by the (great, truly) Ida.

• Eyes Closed and Travelling by Peter Broderick

Notes

• If you are looking to read more about Betty, I’d suggest Rosanne Montillo’s terrific book, Fire on the Track.