As you sit around the Christmas tree, sipping egg nog and munching on candied yams, did you ever wonder why we bring a tree into the house at Christmas? Why do we eat particular foods at Christmas? And what's the deal with Santa? Don and John get the happy holiday…
Thankfully, we're entering the vaccine phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's the job of the FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee to recommend the authorization of those vaccines. John and Don reconnect with vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit, who's a member of the Advisory Committee, to talk about what vaccines are available,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most everything, especially the way we do business -- we never used to have "contactless delivery," right? Don and John talk with business consultant and keynote speaker Jay Baer about the future of this brave new retail world.
Is it fun being a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Is it tough getting a job as a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Join Don and John as they spend a few delightful minutes talking with Cristina Pucelli, who takes us through the twists and turns of her magical profession…
To celebrate Thanksgiving, we gathered some of the Musical Innertube family around the table (virtually, of course!) to spin old family legends about how the Musical Innertube came to be, lo these many years ago. (And, like in the Marvel movies, stick around after the credits for a musical surprise!)
So you want to start a podcast? Well, lend an ear to this Innertube, as Don and John talk with Amanda Mayo, who's made a career out of helping people start podcasts. Listen for some great tips (but keep in mind that Don and John were asking questions for purely…
Kids in foster care can have a rough journey. Don and John talk with Lori Serratelli, a lawyer, judge and advocate who has helped set up the Court Appointed Special Advocates program in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. CASA volunteers work with one child or sibling group at a time to make…
What are the challenges facing radio newscasters in today's 24-hour, non-stop news cycle? There are fewer of them, and there's more to do. Join Don and John for a chat with WBAL Radio news anchor Robert Lang for some answers and a bit of speculation.
John and Don talk with bio-ethicist Art Caplan about how America is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. What's the best way to handle personal interactions? How do we avoid superspreader events? And, most importantly, should John and Don be on a panel that determines when the COVID-19 vaccine is released?
Downtowns across America have been turned into "food deserts" as grocery stores move out. Don and John talk with Mike Mitchell, who is working on a solution by setting up a non-profit grocery and general merchandise store in one Pennsylvania downtown.
We're heading into the peak of the hurricane season, and forecasters are saying it will be very active this year. Don and John talk with Weather Channel severe storm expert Carl Parker about that forecast and the warmer ocean waters that are a contributing factor.
How close are we to seeing a vaccine for the coronavirus? John and Don talk with a man who has created and researched a number of vaccines, Dr. Paul Offit.
John and Don talk with Nick Roman, a Los Angeles-area news anchor, about the effects of the coronavirus on California - a state that once looked to be flattening the curve, but has recently seen a huge spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
John and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.)
Don and John talk with Nell McCormack Abom, journalist and head of her own public relations firm, about the state of the media, television news, small business in the time of pandemic, and the perfect Pennsylvania vacation spot.
Don and John invite you to meet Glenn Hamilton, a radio personality and Program Director, who talks about the now and the future of radio, both of which hold surprises. Also, Glenn talks about being a musician in the time of pandemic.
John and Don talk with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Kristen Graham about her experiences covering a Black Lives Matter protest. Kristen talked to protesters about their reasons for taking to the streets, and has an unexpected up-close-and-personal encounter with the police.
Don and John get dangerous with Tad Stones, who worked for Disney animation at the dawn of TV's Disney Afternoon. Hear stories about the development of Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (originally supposed to be mice!) and the origin story of Tad's creation, Darkwing Duck!
John Timpane and Don Rooney ask movie critic Carrie Rickey what films she'd recommend watching during the coronavirus lockdown. You'll hear about everything from current Netflix offerings to legendary silent films. And, to prove it's in the genes, Carrie's daughter weighs in about the latest Scooby-Doo movie!
Don Rooney and John Timpane talk with Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society about all things stellar (including their time together in college radio). Mat talks about what to look for when star- or planet-gazing, the pitfalls of daytime stargazing, why it's important to get men and women on the…