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It’s The Return Of Singonyms!
In this latest episode, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds proves that every great song is just one thesaurus binge away from madness.
You’ll laugh, you’ll guess, and you’ll mutter: “wait…that was so obvious” far too late…
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The Torture of Songs on Unexpected Repeat
And you thought regular earworms werebad? Try being trapped with “Afternoon Delight” or “It’s a Small World” on endless repeat.
Contributing Author Rolerboogie delivers a delightfully exasperated collection of real-life stories where music just… wouldn’t… stop…
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A Counselor’s Perspective
Contributing Author and Educator
Chuck Small reflects on his years as a school counselor, challenging the flawed “happiness equation” so many students and parents embrace.
With candor and compassion, he points to a more lasting truth: that love, presence, and support matter far more than perfect grades or dream schools.
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It’s The Hits Of August-ish 1985!
Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan guides us through the tail end of Summer,1985. Saxophones are oiled, lyrics are literal, and logic is optional. It’s Thunderdome, goth giggles, and one Canadian still asking follow-up questions.
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Why Does A Secret Plan to Destroy A Sketch Partner Make Me Laugh?
Some people study great comedy to understand timing and craft. I just sit here cackling at Harvey Korman trying not to wet his pants.
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The Who’s ‘The Song Is Over’ Tour
A concert chronicle that captures The Who’s final bow with candor, wit, and admiration. Contributing Author and Music Historian Bill Bois indeed can explain why after a 60 year career, their music and presence remains unforgettable.
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Counterpoint Songs About God And Religion
This sharp and thoughtful piece explores how artists from Vampire Weekend to Tori Amos have turned doubt, critique, and contrarian faith into unforgettable music. Contributing Author Rollerboogie brings nuance, context, and curiosity to a subject that is as personal as it is universal.
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Marc Bolan’s T. Rex roared through the early ’70s with glitter, swagger, and riffs that defined glam rock -while America mostly missed the ride.
Contributing Author JJ Live From Leeds spins a tale of brilliance, rivalry, and one of rock’s most dazzling flame-outs.
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It’s The Hits Of August-ish 1975!
Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan serves up another sly, spirited ride through music history, where bridges spark disco, rock bands haunt themselves, and Jersey boys dream big. The piece is as sharp as it is funny – a jukebox of insight with the volume turned all the way up.
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Why Does A Comic Who Never Built An Extended Bit Make Me Laugh?
Mitch Hedberg was a master of the anti-narrative approach. This is my attempt to figure out why a guy mumbling one-liners about escalators and rice can be just as creative as a comic with a perfectly crafted 10-minute bit.
Brigitte Bond and the Untold Story of A Ska Icon
Ska’s Beat Girl wasn’t a nameless graphic. She was Brigitte Bond, a pioneering performer whose life intersected with music, fashion, and social change.
Contributing Author and Historian Bill Bois traces her journey from London’s ska scene to international stages, revealing the woman behind one of pop culture’s most enduring images.
An 80s Celebrity Music Showdown
Two 80s TV titans step out of their fictional worlds and into the recording studio. And what could possibly go wrong? In this ringside recap, Contributing Author JJ Live From Leeds chronicles a pop culture prizefight where Miami Vice cool meets Moonlighting charm, and the winner might just be… neither.
A Two-Person State Tour, part 2
In Part 2 of this richly detailed and slyly funny travelogue, Contributing Authors DJ Chuck Small and Ozmoe prove that North Carolina’s Triangle and coast are far more than postcards and pulled pork. Their local insights will make you want to pack your bags immediately.
A Two-Person Tour, part 1
It’s a rare treat when two TNOCS voices join forces for a road trip across an entire state—one that mixes lived-in detail with sharp-eyed commentary.
In this spirited tour, Contributing Authors Ozmoe and Chuck Small crisscross North Carolina’s mountains, cities, and small-town quirks, stopping often for history, scenery, and (of course) food.
It’s The Hits Of August-ish 1965!
Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan delves into the strange, the psychedelic, and quirky origins of three of the biggest songs of the August, 1965.
From Bob Dylan’s “vomit” to a whole lot of LSD, it’s a wild trip that will make you listen to these legendary tracks in a whole new way.
Why Does A Talk Show Guest’s Early Exit Make Me Laugh?
The ultimate power talk show move, if you’re all dressed up with no place to go. Creative, awkward, meta, and funny, it never wears out its welcome, or it’s style of “goodbye.”
A ‘Viral Pop Moments’ Music Quiz
I promise that this quiz is definitely more fun than my last attempt at going viral, which involved a failed attempt at a TikTok dance. Which, for the good of humankind, shall remain under wraps in perpetuity.
OK, eight questions: let’s see how you do…
Songs About God And Faith
In this thoughtful and beautifully assembled piece, Contributing Author Rollerboogie uncovers moments of grace, prayer, and quiet belief where few might think to look.
A moving reminder that even in the midst of the loud and raucous, the still and small voice can be heard.
Music Helps Keep the Lights On
A wistful, sharply observed journey through the barely-beating heart of a roadside Vegas satellite where Latin Pop and “The Price Is Right Live” might be the future.
Contributing Author Alex Chrisman captures the crumbling charm and improbable resilience of Primm, a place where the bugs still flock, the dice still roll, and the music—just barely—plays on.
Great Songs… Ruined by Radio Overplay
Ever loved a song so much… until radio loved it way, way more? In this sharp and relatable list, one listener revisits a dozen great tunes that were overplayed into oblivion.
Contributing Author Chuck Small …delivers pinpoint pop analysis – with a sigh of overexposure.
I like this series! I very much appreciate the approach of explaining things without presuming any prior knowledge. I'm learning…
In my most recent efforts to dig into classical music, I've come across a singularly useful document: an list of…
Another great article, Chuck. Very insightful. Although I've got to be honest, the biggest shock to me was learning that…
Summer of 69 is more of a 6 than a 9 to me, thanks somewhat but in part due to…
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