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Dec 3, 2025
Dive into a playful banter as hosts explore the origins of country music through Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family. Discover the magic of Ken Burns' storytelling and the fascinating 'Ken Burns effect.' They riff on personal tech nostalgia, discussing memories tied to Apple Stores and Steve Jobs. Experience quirky segments about creating a bookish perfume, making mini zines, and amusing anecdotes about pets like capybaras. Finally, hear about beaver engineering in a captivating documentary that blows open the wonders of the animal kingdom.
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Foundations Of Country Music
- The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers are framed as foundational to country music's evolution.
- Alex Cox highlights Mother Maybelle's Carter Scratch as a singular lasting influence on American guitar playing.
Ken Burns Effect Explains Photo Storytelling
- The “Ken Burns effect” popularized making still photos cinematic via zoom and pan.
- Alex Cox links that technique to storytelling power and modern editing tools like iMovie.
Apple Store Mourning Turned Bit
- Alex describes a heartfelt moment outside an Apple Store after Steve Jobs' death.
- He turned the noisy scene into a public bit reflecting on tech's personal impact.