
Down to the Root with Elvia
This week we're talking about our roots with the Executive Director of the Fullerton Museum Center, Elvia Rubalcava. Featured Songs: "Cuido Tu Recuerdo" by Laura Itandehui "Hasta la Raíz" by Natalia Lafourcade "Guac

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Hosted by Talking Is Hard · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 48 episodes
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A conversational music podcast, active from 2009-2018, risen from the dead once more to roam the ever-changing musical landscape.
Talking Is Hard hosts The Listening Party Podcast, a music show with 48 episodes published.

This week we're talking about our roots with the Executive Director of the Fullerton Museum Center, Elvia Rubalcava. Featured Songs: "Cuido Tu Recuerdo" by Laura Itandehui "Hasta la Raíz" by Natalia Lafourcade "Guac

We're globe-trotting with Stephanie and bring you travel songs. Featured Songs: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson Also in this episode: Window or aisle seat

Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men makes his triumphant return to the podcast after ten long years to discuss TV theme songs. Featured Songs: "Frightening Fishes" by Benjamin Gibbard "At Least It Was Here" by The 88 "You&#

We're joined this month by Denise's favorite comic to perform at the Chatterbox in Covina, KJ! You can catch him there Thursdays and Sundays. We're talking R&B love songs. Featured Songs: "Let's Stay

We continue Denise's favorites series, this time with one of her favorite restaurant owners, Tirzah! She is the co-owner of Tirzah's Mexi-Terranean in the heart of El Sereno, CA. She has over a decade of experi

It's Johnny Roque month at the LPP. He's Denise's favorite comic that she's seen at Horseplay Comedy. When he's not posting reaction videos on the socials, you can catch him IRL at the World Famo

Self-described heart-on-his-sleeve songwriter Steven Wesley Guiles joins us for songs about deconstructing religion and not waiting for perfection. Featured Songs: "In My Mind" by Dubious At Best "I Was A Teenage Blood S

We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ sharing our favorite songs of the year, 2025 edition. Featured Songs: "Jump Rope Gazers" by The Beths "Powerwalker" by Low Ceilings "The Ocean" by Against Me! "Macho Man" by

We welcome Avi back to the show along with first-time podcaster Jeffrey for some songs about change. Featured Songs: "Change" by Blind Melon "Changes" by Charles Bradley "Everybody's Changing" by Keane "The Seed" by

Paul Antonio joins us this month to celebrate 10 years in comedy with some bangers from the 2000's. Featured Songs: "How You Remind Me" by Nickelback "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down "Young'n" by Fabolous Als

We're joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years. Featured Songs: "La Llorona" by Beirut "Be A Man" by Macho Man Randy Savage

We're celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that's ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme

This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse. Featured Songs: "The One" by Wild Child "Dollar Store" by Ben Kweller ft. Waxahatchee "Tried and True" by Ween

We're joined this month by our new best friend, singer-songwriter, and wrestling fan, Charles Grace, for songs that made us feel grown when we weren't quite there yet. Featured Songs: "Radio/Video" by System of

We're joined this month by long-time friend of the pod Keith Foster to share songs about grief, but don't worry it's a pretty light-hearted episode—all things considered. Featured Songs: "What Sarah Said"

We're joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets. Featured Songs: "Cost of Living" by Mom Friend "Older Chests" by Damien Rice "S

We're joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs. Featured Songs: "In The Morning" by Nina Simone "Hit The Coast" by Future Islands "Start Again" by Hope Lang

Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs. Featured Songs: "Wear Clean Draws" by The Coup "Masters of War" by Bob Dylan "The Little Flame" by Carsie Blanton Horsep

Prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Vincent Brue joins us this month for dark songs. Featured Songs: "Hammer Down" by Magnolia Electric Co. "I See A Darkness" by Johnny Cash & Bonnie "Prince"

We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ our favorite songs of the year, 2024 edition. Featured Songs: "In My Car" by Slow Smoke "Nothing Matters" by The Last Dinner Party "Hard to be Strangers" by Ginger Bug "War I
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