All the Innertubes, conveniently gathered in one place
June 6, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 103 - Carl Parker on hurricanes, El Nino and the climate in general
The weather keeps getting wilder, with another heat-inducing El Nino on the way. What can we do to prepare for more drought, wildfires, and floods? What about hurricanes? Meteorologist Carl Parker provides some answers.
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May 30, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 102 - Art Caplan on the "official" end of COVID
The U.S. Government and the World Health Organization have officially declared an end to the COVID emergency. Bioethicist Art Caplan says we didn't seem to learn coping skills during the pandemic.
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May 23, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 101 - Dick Polman tries to make sense of it all
On many political issues, the polls say one thing, state legislatures do the opposite. Political columnist Dick Polman says that's the result of years of behind-the-scenes work by political operatives on the local level.
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May 16, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Episode 100 - The 100th Episode!
Guest Host Mat Kaplan takes us through the maze that is the minds of John Timpane and Don Rooney, to find out what has made the podcast tick all these years. (Be sure to check for ticks when it's done!)
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May 9, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 99 - Carrie Bassett and Frogwatch USA
Did you know that standing by a pond and listening to the frogs can help save wetlands? Carrie Bassett tells us why that's true and how you can become a citizen scientist as part of FrogWatch USA.
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May 2, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 98 - Lynn Levin
Lynn Levin: poet, teacher, translator, critic. Is there anything in literature she can't do? Apparently not! Now you can add "short story writer" to that list! House Parties is full of characters, twists and a bit of fun!
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April 25, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 97 - Jean Kwok
There's so much packed into this episode! Jean has had a full and interersting life, and it formed the basis of her book Girl in Translation. When the book was challenged, she flew in from Europe to defend it.
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April 18, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 96 - Jon Burlingame
Everyone can sing the themes to Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch, and Friends. Jon Burlingame is rich with knowledge about those themes and many others (My Mother the Car, anyone?). Listen in and sing along!
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March 21, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 95 - Julie Urban
They're pretty, they're everywhere, they destroy vineyards. They're spotted lanternflies, and entomologist Julie Urban is working to get this pest under control. Until then, the best way to control them is to squish them!
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March 14, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 94 - Scott Lauber
Baseball will look differerent this year. Pitchers and batters are on a time clock, infielders can't shift, and more! Scott Lauber, baseball writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, tells us how this will affect the game.
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March 7, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 93 - Sam Adams
And the Oscar goes to...? Movie critic Sam Adams looks over the nominees, addresses the screen vs. stream problem, and reminds us that it's really just a trade show with golden statues.
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Feb. 28, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 92 - Cheryl Clark
So, if you're on Medicare, why do you need a Medicare Advantage plan? (Fill in the celebrity name) says I do! Medical journalist Cheryl Clark takes us on a trip through a very convoluted medical maze.
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Feb. 7, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 91 - David Wallace
Everything, everywhere, all at once! It's more than just a movie title! Physicist and philosopher David Wallace says it's a good interpretation of science's quantum theory.
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Jan. 31, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 90 - Art Caplan Helps the UAE get Medical Ethics
And now, fresh from a history-making appearance in Dubai and Abu-Dhabi, it's bio-ethicist Art Caplan! Art's helping the United Arab Emirates develop ethical guidelines for an emerging health care sector.
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Jan. 17, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 89 - Katherine Ramsland and the Boy in the Box
After 65 years, police have identified Joseph Zarelli, Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box," thanks to DNA technology. Forensic psychologist Katherie Ramsland says this opens the door to solutions for many more unsolved cases.
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Jan. 10, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 88 - Olivia Farabaugh
Here's your chance to meet singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh! You'll get a preview of the latest single from her album "Transparent," and hear about her efforts to raise awareness of CIRS and the importance of mental health.
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Jan. 3, 2023
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 87 - '22 in Review
So, last week we told you that Don and John consider the World Series run by the Phillies the highlight of 2022. It was! But they came up with this list of 2022 Innertube interviews they think are just as good!
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Dec. 27, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 86 - Kristen Graham and a couple of Phillies fans
According to John and Don, the highlight of 2022 was the Phillies getting into the World Series. Lifelong Phillies fan Kristen Graham wore a Phillies jersey in Houston, and talks about that experience and more.
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Dec. 20, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 85 - Jason Wright
Jason Wright uses telescopes and other high-tech equipment to search for exoplanets. And he's director of the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, looking for life on those exoplanets.
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Dec. 13, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 84 - Paul Offit's COVID Vaccine Update
Paul Offit, who's on the FDA advisory committee for COVID vaccinations, gives an update on where we stand today on those shots (hint: he says you really don't need another booster).
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Dec. 6, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 83 - Joy to the Burg
Steve Schwartz and Doug Wilburne have crafted the perfect Christmas gift: 33 fantastic Christmas songs to infuse you with holiday cheer and help the homeless at the same time. It's available now at joytotheburg.com.
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Nov. 29, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 82 - Andrew Fountain
Its world premiere took place on Thanksgiving Day-now it's your turn to experience "False Pretenses," Andrew Fountain's debut feature. Listen as Andrew talks about making the film, then go to the website to watch it!
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Nov. 22, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 81 - Melanie Kirkpatrick
Do you know about Sarah Hale? She's a big reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. And, Plymouth, MA did not necessarily host the first Thanksgiving. Here's Melanie Kirkpatrick to tell us all about Sarah Hale and Thanksgiving.
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Nov. 15, 2022
The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 80 - Phil Grabsky
Edward Hopper: An American Love Story is a film where the artist Hopper meets the filmmaker Phil Grabsky. It's a loving look at the art & artist-and his long-neglected wife-by a man who considers film itself to be an art.
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