Music 101

Daniel Lucas / G.Mick Smith

1968

The Beatles

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Rick Derringer

Rock Music

Love

Vietnam War

Ian Hunter

R&B

Bayou Music

Johnny Winter

Mccoys

Romantic Relationships

Lyrical Themes

Civil Rights Movement

Steely Dan

Rock and Roll

Motown

Cover Songs

Biblical Love

Music 101: Where every beat tells a story. Dive into the heart of music, exploring genres, artists, and the inspiration behind every note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	189	Founded	3 years ago
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Music 101, now in its third season, presents From Love Songs to Lust Tracks: What Happened to Romance in Pop? – Valentine’s Day Part 1, a thoughtful exploration of how popular music’s portrayal of love has evolved over time. This episode traces the shift from poetic, emotionally rich love songs to more explicit, desire-driven tracks, examining what this change reveals about culture, relationships, and the way romance is expressed in the modern era. Through historical context and cultural reflection, the discussion looks at how artists once used melody and metaphor to convey longing, devotion, and vulnerability—and how today’s pop landscape often prioritizes immediacy, intensity, and physicality. Designed to spark reflection rather than judgment, Music 101 invites listeners to consider whether romance has disappeared from pop music or simply transformed, setting the stage for deeper conversations about love, intimacy, and emotional connection in contemporary soundscapes.

Music 101 — Season Three presents a compelling Valentine’s Day special, From Love Songs to Lust Tracks: What Happened to Romance in Pop? (Part 1). This episode explores how pop music has evolved from poetic expressions of devotion, longing, and emoti... more

2 Feb 2026 • 35 min

(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Dr. Kurt Ellenberger as a distinguished guest.

Kurt Ellenberger

Hearing Math & Seeing Sound: The Mysteries of Music and Evolution.

From the beginning of my career, I've had strong interdisciplinary interests, blending music with science, philosophy, aesthetics, and culture to uncover the profou... more

29 Jan 2026 • 24 min

Music 101, now in its third season, features The Choir of the Common Man: Archetypes, Icons, and the Song-Saints Who Never Die, Part 2.

Music 101, now in its third season, features The Choir of the Common Man: Archetypes, Icons, and the Song-Saints Who Never Die, Part 2, continuing a reflective exploration of the musicians and voices that have come to represent shared human longing, ... more

24 Jan 2026 • 31 min

Music 101, now in its third season, features The Ian Hunter Connection: Mapping the Rock ’n’ Roll Network — RIP 2025, Part 2, continuing a deep dive into Ian Hunter’s lasting influence on rock history by tracing the relationships, collaborations, and cultural intersections that defined his role as a connective force within the rock ’n’ roll ecosystem.

Music 101, now in its third season, features The Ian Hunter Connection: Mapping the Rock ’n’ Roll Network — RIP 2025, Part 2, a reflective continuation that examines Ian Hunter’s enduring legacy not merely as a performer, but as a vital thread woven ... more

19 Jan 2026 • 27 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kurt Ellenberger

A pianist, composer, author, and professor at Grand Valley State University.

Grand Valley State University

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Dr. Kurt Ellenberger as a distinguished guest.

Mr. May

The Doctor of Digital, writer, and podcast host

The Doctor of Digital

Episode: Music 101, now in its third season, features Is There Music for New Year’s? Songs That Help Us Cross the Threshold, a reflective and thoughtfully curated episode that explores how music becomes a companion during moments of transition, closure, and renewal. This episode examines why certain songs resonate so deeply at the turning of the year—capturing nostalgia for what has passed, hope for what lies ahead, and the quiet emotional recalibration that happens between endings and beginnings. Rather than focusing solely on celebratory anthems, the conversation considers reflective ballads, soulful classics, and quietly uplifting tracks that help listeners process memory, intention, and personal growth. By framing New Year’s music as an emotional bridge rather than background noise, the episode invites listeners to use sound as a tool for reflection, resilience, and recommitment. Music 101 positions these songs not just as markers of time, but as emotional guides that help us cross the threshold into a new chapter with clarity, meaning, and renewed perspective.

Don Rodriguez

Founder of I&I Music Studio, a recording studio and label focused on independent artists

I&I Music Studio

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Don Rodriguez—music recording studio owner, label executive, publisher, and producer dedicated to empowering independent artists—as my guest.

Allen Halas

Music writer and owner of independent music website BreakingAndEntering.net

BreakingAndEntering.net

Episode: (Bonus Episode)Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Allen Halas, a music writer and owner of the independent music website BreakingAndEntering.net, sharing his insights on the evolution of independent music and digital creativity.

Tony Kessel

Author of 'It's All In The Lyrics' and musician

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Tony Kessel—author of It's All In The Lyrics—as my guest.

Ainsley Costello

A 21-year-old pop-rock artist from Seattle, now living in Nashville, passionate about songwriting and music empowerment.

Independent Artist

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Ainsley Costello—often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen—as my guest.

Nancy Napier

Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University and fiction writer.

Boise State University

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, featuring Nancy Napier a Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), and a former Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University (Denmark), as my guest.

Willie Thornton

Podcaster and advocate for music as a healing tool.

Soul Impact

Episode: (Bonus Episode)Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Willie Thornton talking about Music as a healer as my guest.

Michael Richau

Founder and creative director of Boom! Percussion Entertainment

Boom! Percussion Entertainment

Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, featuring Michael Richau founder and owner of Boom! Percussion Entertainment as our guest.

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Mick

Co-host known as The Doctor of Digital, who provides insight into digital trends in music and culture.

Dian Lucas

Host with a background in mental health and wellness, brings a reflective perspective on the therapeutic side of music.

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Apple Podcasts	#20	Singapore/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#36	New Zealand/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#56	India/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#222	New Zealand/Music
Apple Podcasts	#240	United Arab Emirates/Music/Music Interviews

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Music 101, now in its third season, features The Ian Hunter Connection: Mapping the Rock ’n’ Roll Network — RIP 2025, Part 2, continuing a deep dive into Ian Hunter’s lasting influence on rock history by tracing the relationships, collaborations, and cultural intersections that defined his role as a connective force within the rock ’n’ roll ecosystem.

Q: Can you unpack attachment theory and how does Hunter's work speak to attachments' wounds?

Hunter's songs reflect the struggles of intimacy and connection, often portraying characters who grapple with their relational difficulties against the backdrop of rock and roll.

Q: What is the spiritual and psychological weather you hear in Hunter's work?

Hunter's songs navigate themes of personal struggles and societal observations, focusing on ordinary people's dignity and the complexities of fame.

Music 101, now in its third season, features The Ian Hunter Connection: Mapping the Rock ’n’ Roll Network (RIP 2025) – Part 1, a reflective and historically grounded episode honoring the legacy of Ian Hunter. This episode traces the creative networks, collaborations, and cultural intersections that defined Hunter’s career—from Mott the Hoople’s anthemic rise to his enduring influence across glam rock, classic rock, and punk-adjacent movements. By mapping the artists, moments, and ideas connected through his work, the discussion reveals how Hunter’s integrity, songwriting, and presence helped shape a living rock ’n’ roll ecosystem that continues to resonate across generations.

Q: Mr. Mick, can you give us the biographical skeleton? Why does knowing where he came from help us understand the constellation?

Ian Hunter's background as a working-class figure in a post-war world influences his perspective and contributes to his unique storytelling ability, evident in his music.

Q: Mr. Mick, for listeners who only know the big anthems, who is Ian Hunter, really?

Ian Hunter is often recognized solely for 'All the Young Dudes', but his entire career reflects a deep connection with rock's evolving landscape, infusing working-class realism into his songwriting.

(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Ainsley Costello as a guest—often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen—bringing a dynamic conversation that explores her creative journey, genre-blending sound, and the storytelling power behind her infectious pop-rock anthems.

Q: What will be your advice for those people out there wanting to be like you?

She advises others to not compare themselves to outdated standards and to focus on doing the work necessary to achieve their own paths in music or any high-achieving career.

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1. Dr. Kurt Ellenberger
2. Mr. May
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4. Allen Halas
5. Tony Kessel
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8. Willie Thornton

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