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Jan. 30, 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. 23, 2023

The Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Carrie Rickey

Back in June of 2020, with the world in the throes of the COVID lockdown, we asked movie critic Carrie Rickey to suggest what to binge.

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Jan. 16, 2023

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 89 - Katherine Ramsland and the Boy in the Box

Police have identified Joseph Zarelli, Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box," 65 years after he died, thanks to recent improvements in DNA technology. Forensic psychologist Katherie Ramsland says this opens the door to solutions for many more unsolved cases.

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Jan. 9, 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. 2, 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. 31, 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 about the experience.

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Dec. 26, 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 of the Philadelphia Inquirer wore a Phillies jersey in Houston, and talks about that experience and her son's disappointment.

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Dec. 22, 2022

A Musical Innertube 2022 Holiday Special

Here's a special stocking-stuffer just for you, courtesy of the Musical Innertube Volume 1 -- the story of how an elf named Caroline saved Christmas and saw her name go down in history

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Dec. 19, 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. (Maybe his high-tech stuff will find Santa on Christmas Eve!)

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Dec. 12, 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. 5, 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. Their labor of love is available now at joytotheburg.com.

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Nov. 28, 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 here as Andrew talks about making the film, then go to FalsePretensestheMovie.com to watch it!

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Nov. 21, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Volume 2, Number 81 - Melanie Kirkpatrick

Do you know about Sarah Hale? She's a big reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. Here's another tidbit: Plymouth, MA did not necessarily host the first Thanksgiving in the New World. Here's Melanie Kirkpatrick to tell us all about Sarah Hale and Thanksgiving.

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Nov. 14, 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. The result is a loving look at the art and artist - and his long-neglected wife - by a man who considers film itself to be an art.

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Nov. 7, 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 podcaster and doctor of ancient philosophy, says the problems with democracy during Plato's time can teach us about what's happening in American politics right now.

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Oct. 31, 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! Political commentator Dick Polman looks at the claims, the ads and the debates that are coloring the contest -- and ruining the World Series!

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Oct. 31, 2022

The Musical Innertube website

Here's all the information you need to plunge headlong into the world of the Musical Innertube! (Hint: www.musicalinnertube.com)

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Oct. 31, 2022

The Musical Innertube Volume 1

Did you know that the Musical Innertube actually started out as a comedy sketch podcast? No? Well, now you do! Watch this informative video and find out how to enjoy those comedy sketches in the comfort of your own home computer!

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Oct. 31, 2022

How to contact the Musical Innertube

Want to reach out to the Musical Innertube? It's easy! This video shows you how!

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Oct. 24, 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!)

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Oct. 17, 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.

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Oct. 10, 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.

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Oct. 8, 2022

The Musical Innertube - Talking About Walter Becker

When Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker died, the Musical Innertube was a comedy sketch show. Don and John decided to use an episode to remember Becker and Steely Dan, and changed the Innertube in the process.

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Oct. 7, 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," who likes to jump into the unexplained.

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