What It Is has a healthy debate on the merits of the songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tim O'Brien, with Carol Rifkin advocating his merits and Jeff Eason questioning his popularity. This aired 10-6-2008
Episode 4: Hard Act to Follow
What It Is Radio Episode 4: Hard Act to Follow
The fourth episode of What It Is Radio, Hard Act to Follow. The What It Is crew has fun talking about the instances they recall when an opening act blew away the headliner, or the headliner imploded.
Episode 3: Trends In Music
What It Is Radio Episode 3: Trends In Music
The third episode of What It Is Radio, Trends In Music. Parrish Ellis, Roland Dierauf and Carol Rifkin join Joe Kendrick in a conversation about musical trends that we would like to see go away and traditions that stand the test of time.
Episode 2: Visual Elements In Live Music
What It Is Radio Episode 2: Visual Elements In Live Music
The second episode of What It Is Radio, Visual Elements in Live Music. Carol Rifkin, Parrish Ellis and Roland Dierauf join host Joe Kendrick in a topic suggested by Roland: why do you say that you're going to "see" live music rather than "hear" live music? What It Is takes a turn at conversing about the emphasis (or lack thereof) on showmanship, lasers and other elements of spectacle in live musical performance.
Episode 1: Where Are They Now
What It Is Podcast Episode 1: Where Are They Now
The first episode of What It Is Radio. Do you ever wonder what happened to artists no longer active in music? Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Joe Kendrick talk about icons like Don Was, Captain Beefheart, Todd Rundgren and Andy Partridge. Originally broadcast 11-7-07