Time for some more theory! This time, we're digging deeper into Structuralism with the help of some fantastic 70s artists like Queen, Gloria Gaynor, The Sex Pistols, Chic, and more.This week's episode includes a refresher on Structuralism, a

The '60s and Feminism

Aug 1st, 2017 47m 32s

This week on Track Talk, Nathan and Baleigh go even deeper into the music and zeitgeist of the 1960s through a feminist lens. They discuss how gender roles, power dynamics, and oppression were defined and rejected in the music of the decade.W

'60s Interview

Jul 25th, 2017 29m 4s

To learn more about the culture and music of the '60s, Nathan and Baleigh sit down with Robert, a music-lover in his 70s with plenty to say about the music of his day, the emergence of rock 'n' roll, and the rebellious spirit of the decade.

The '50s and New Criticism

Jul 18th, 2017 57m

Track Talk is back with a very special premier of the new Decades series! This week, Baleigh and Nathan discuss New Criticism as it pertains to the music of the 1950s - Elvis, Muddy Waters, the Andrews Sisters, and much more. They get into how

Couch Chat 2: The First Mind Feed Podcast

Jul 3rd, 2017 45m 39s

It's time for another couch chat! Come get comfy with Baleigh and Nathan while they talk about their personal playlists and how literary theory makes everything better. Featuring Young the Giant (Deconstruction), Joey Bada$$ (Critical Race Th

Folk and Deconstruction

Jun 5th, 2017 44m 3s

Today marks the fourth and final installment of the Genre series: folk music and Deconstruction! Baleigh and Nathan try to tackle one of the most nuanced and difficult theories out there with one of their favorite music genres. Enjoy!How woul

Metal and Reader-Response

May 30th, 2017 40m 13s

Today's Track Talk episode brings you Part 3 of our Genre series! This week's topic: metal music and Reader-Response Criticism. Baleigh and Nathan discuss a genre they know nothing about and interpret their own responses.Brush up on Reader-Re

Country Music and Structuralism

May 21st, 2017 43m 22s

After a refreshing week off, Baleigh and Nathan dive head-first into Part 2 of the four-part series exploring genres more deeply with criticism. This week, they discuss country music (with which your Track Talkers had absolutely no previous exp

Couch Chat: What We're Jammin'

May 6th, 2017 32m 3s

This week, Baleigh and Nathan keep it casual with a quick chat about what they've been listening to (and the theories they've had on their minds, because that's just who they are).Check out our episode on New Historicism and show tunes: sound

Show Tunes and New Historicism

Apr 30th, 2017 37m 7s

This week, Baleigh and Nathan use an entire genre to delve deeper into New Historicism. Get your jazz hands ready for some show tunes!Don't forget to brush up first with "Panda": soundcloud.com/tracktalk/ep-5-pandaLet us know YOUR favorite

Why Do We Even Bother?

Apr 23rd, 2017 27m 10s

We're back! This week, Baleigh and Nathan talk about the importance of literary criticism, their favorite (and least favorite) theories, and share some intriguing case studies. Featuring special guest: Actual Music!Let us know why YOU care ab

Ep. 10: Love Yourself

Mar 26th, 2017 33m 37s

In the final episode of our Top 10 Songs of 2016 series, your favorite Track Talkers delve into our own responses to Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" through Reader-Response Criticism. Things get *personal*.Let us know your OWN Reader Response

Ep. 9: Sorry

Mar 18th, 2017 37m 38s

In episode 9, Baleigh and Nathan welcome their first SPECIAL GUEST, Whitney, to talk about Justin Bieber's "Sorry" through the lens of Critical Race Theory!Review them on iTunes and they'll give you a special shoutout on the air.

Ep. 8: One Dance

Mar 11th, 2017 30m 57s

"One Dance" by Drake, ft. Wizkid and Kyla, gets a dose of New Criticism courtesy of Baleigh and Nathan.

Ep. 7: Work

Mar 5th, 2017 31m 33s

This week, your favorite Track Talkers discern the Marxist influences on "Work" by Rihanna ft. Drake.

Ep. 6: Stressed Out

Feb 26th, 2017 33m 46s

In this week's episode of Track Talk, Nathan and Baleigh discuss the No. 5 song of 2016, Twenty One Pilots' "Stressed Out" through a Post-Structuralist and Deconstructive lens.

Ep. 5: Panda

Feb 19th, 2017 34m 48s

On the fifth episode of Track Talk, Baleigh and Nathan critique our first rap song on the podcast, the No. 6 song of 2016, "Panda" by Desiigner. We look at "Panda" through a New Historicist lens to the best of our abilities and would love to he

Ep. 4: Hello

Feb 12th, 2017 39m

In this week's episode of Track Talk, Nathan and Baleigh discuss Adele's immortal "Hello" and scratch the surface of Queer Theory.

Ep. 3: Don't Let Me Down

Feb 5th, 2017 30m 11s

This week, Nathan and Baleigh discuss the No. 8 song of 2016, "Don't Let Me Down" by the Chainsmokers ft. Daya through a Psychoanalytic lens. Welcome to Track Talk Therapy.