Music as Witness

musicaswitness
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A podcast about history and culture as told to us through music

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Mid Season - Vocals as Instruments

    Music as Witness

  2. Jul 27

    Mid Season - A Lesson in Internet Security

    Music as Witness

  3. Jul 13

    Season 1 Finale - Right Here Right Now

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of Jesus Jones song "Right Here Right Now" and the final days of the Soviet Union. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  4. Jul 6

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Amish Paradise

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of Weird Al Yankovic song "Amish Paradise" and some insight into Amish life in America. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  5. Jun 29

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Zombie

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of The Cranberries song "Zombie" and the history of IRA violence in Northern Ireland. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  6. Jun 22

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of Warren Zevon's song "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner".  This is a wild one! Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  7. Jun 15

    Season 1 Episode 4 - The Trooper

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of Iron Maiden's song "The Trooper" and the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade from 1854 during the Crimean War. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  8. Jun 8

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Rasputin

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a discussion of Boney M's song "Rasputin" and the influential Russian figure. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  9. Jun 1

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Beds are Burning

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a deep discussion of Midnight Oil's song "Beds are Burning" and the indigenous and colonial history of Australia that influenced the song. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  10. May 24

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Someone Great Who Looked Like Me (Story of Jim Thorpe)

    Thank you for finding us!  Today's episode is a deep discussion of Tall Paul's song "Someone Great Who Looked Like Me" and the history of Jim Thorpe, a key early figure in American sports history. Music as Witness is a Podcast about history and culture as told to us through music, such as this song from today's episode.  Please like and subscribe, and look for additional episodes released on Mondays.

  • 10 Episodes

About

A podcast about history and culture as told to us through music

Information

  • Creator
    musicaswitness
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Music as Witness