And now, here's a soothing musical interlude......

All the Innertubes, conveniently gathered in one place

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.
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!
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.
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.
Guest: Jason Wright
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).
Guest: Paul Offit
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.
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!
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.
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.
Guest: Phil Grabsky
Nov. 8, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 79 - Dr. Lantern Jack

In 375 BC, the philosopher Plato wrote Republic; in it, Socrates says democracy leads to tyranny. Dr. Lantern Jack, a doctor of ancient philosophy, says democracy during Plato's time can teach us about American politics.
Nov. 1, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 78 - Dick Polman on the Midterm Election Frenzy

Here we are again, coming up on another election that will determine the fate of America! Dick Polman looks at the claims, the ads and the debates that are coloring the contest -- and ruining the World Series!
Guest: Dick Polman
Oct. 25, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 77 - Cory Hutcheson and New World Witchery

Folklorist Cory Hutcheson is back to tell us about the witches that live among us today! (Don and John's Halloween suggestion: buy a bottle of Pine-Sol and head for the crossroads!)
Oct. 18, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Robert Lang

From Oct 15, 2020:  What are the challenges facing radio newscasters in today's 24-hour, non-stop news cycle? WBAL Radio news anchor Robert Lang says there are fewer of them, and there's lots more to do.
Guest: Rob Lang
Oct. 11, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Nell McCormack Abom

From Jul 9, 2020: Nell McCormack Abom is a journalist and head of her own public relations firm. She talks about the state of the media, television news, and the perfect Pennsylvania vacation spot.
Oct. 4, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Glenn Hamilton

From Jul 2, 2020: Meet Glenn Hamilton, a radio personality and Program Director, who talks about the now and the future of radio. Plus, he's a pretty fair musician to boot!
Sept. 27, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 76 - Katherine Ramsland

Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology. If that sounds boring to you, you probably think Indiana Jones is just an archeologist. Spend some quality time with the author of "The I Scream Man."
Sept. 6, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 75 - Lewis Chester

In 1968 the Sunday Times of London sent Lewis Chester and 2 other reporters to the U.S. to cover the Nixon-Humphrey presidential campaign. Here, Lewis talks about that time and the book he and his fellow reporters wrote abou…
Guest: Lewis Chester
Aug. 30, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Kiki Soto

On October 7th the salsa music program "Alma Del Barrio" will celebrate 50 years on the air on KXLU-FM in Los Angeles! Kiki Soto tells how he helped put the show on the air, and why salsa is an important musical style.
Guest: Kiki Soto
Aug. 23, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 74 - Talking Baseball with Sweeny Murti, Nick Roman and Rob Lang

Baseball is a funny game -- you can win 100 games and miss the playoffs, and a Wild Card team can win the World Series. Sweeny, Nick, and Rob look at the favorites and the surprises in this year's race for the pennant.
Aug. 16, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 73 - Robert Thompson on the state of streaming

Netflix is the streaming service that helped create "binge watching." But now it's losing subscribers and may have to insert ads in programs. Is this the end? Media expert Robert Thompson has some ideas.
Aug. 9, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 72 - Car Radio Dog

The most musical thing about the Musical Innertube is our theme song, played by the virtual band Car Radio Dog. Musicians Richard Lindsey and Kevin Timpane join John to talk about their virtual band.
Guest: Car Radio Dog
Aug. 2, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 71 - Julie McKelvey Climbs Denali and Vinson

Last year, a broken foot kept Julie McKelvey off Denali.  This year, she topped that mountain, and climbed the highest point at the bottom of the world to boot!
July 26, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 70 - Mat Kaplan JWST

The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope are amazing, and Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society says they're changing the way we think about the universe. SPECIAL VIDEO INFORMATION BELOW!
Guest: Mat Kaplan
July 19, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 69 - Gary Sassaman

After a two-year hiatus, the San Diego Comic-Con returns in 2022 to hosting in-person attendees. Gary Sassaman tells tales of working for the Con, designing program books and organizing the programs listed in those books.
Guest: Gary Sassaman