SMASH the Algorithm

ashleycarey
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SMASH the Algorithm is a podcast that explores the ideas behind great songs! Host Ash invites compelling guests to compare songs from contrasting genres while examining the lyrics, artists, and historical contexts of the music that shapes our culture. We do not own the copyrights to the music; it is all used under the “Fair Use Doctrine.”

  1. 03/11/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Tommy Liles

    Stage actor Tommy Liles joins Ash to explore the music of Backbeat Soundsystem and Dean Martin.

    7 min

  2. 03/11/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Nissi Lee

    Musician and celebrity make-up artist Nissi Lee joins Ash to explore the music of EDBL and Elvis Presley.

    6 min

  3. 02/17/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Daniel Swaw

    Realtor, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Swaw joins Ash to explore the music of Jacob Collier, Lizzy McAlpine, John Mayer, and Big Mama Thornton.

    6 min

  4. 02/17/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Michael Cairns

    Photographer Michael Cairns joins Ash to explore the music of Sting, Jimi Hendrix, and Andrew Bird.

    4 min

  5. 01/17/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm (after the fires)

    Ash tries to spread some love to the residents of SoCal suffering from the wildfires.

    6 min

  6. 01/17/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Dr. Martin Rolek

    Brilliant mathematician Dr. Martin Rolek joins Ash to explore the music of The Midnight and Sebastian Tellier.

    5 min

  7. 01/17/2025

    SMASH the Algorithm WSG Mikey Cortes

    Musician and producer Mikey Cortes of The Attack (punk rock) joins Ash to explore the music of The Kinks and Stone Temple Pilots.

    7 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    SMASH the Algorithm

    Join Ash as she recovers from a love hangover and explores the music of Yo-Yo Ma, Bach, and Coldplay.

    5 min
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SMASH the Algorithm is a podcast that explores the ideas behind great songs! Host Ash invites compelling guests to compare songs from contrasting genres while examining the lyrics, artists, and historical contexts of the music that shapes our culture. We do not own the copyrights to the music; it is all used under the “Fair Use Doctrine.”

Information

  • Creator
    ashleycarey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    SMASH the Algorithm