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B. Westbrook

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The Slobcast

Just a dirty man talkin' dirty

28/03/2018

06 - Quantum Computing Explained by a Dingus

I'm back from my unintentional hiatus. This week I discuss how Quantum Computing differs from Classical Computing, as well as what kind of change these machines will bring about. Links: What is Quantum Computing? [IBM] https://www.research.ibm.com/ibm-q/learn/what-is-quantum-computing/ "Serious quantum computers are finally here. What are we going to do with them?" https://www.technologyreview.com/s/610250/hello-quantum-world/ IBM's 5 in 5 https://research.ibm.com/5-in-5/ Simulating Physics With Computers - Richard P. Feynman [PDF] https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~christos/classics/Feynman.pdf Can we Make Quantum Technology Work? [TedxAmsterdam] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUuaWVHhx-U&t=302s

15 min
26/02/2018

05 - African American Music & its Influence on Western Culture

This week I have one of my good friends, David Forsyth on the show to talk about various instances where African American musicians have changed music as we know it. NOTE: I state in this that the phonograph was invented in 1917, which is wrong because I'm an ignorant bitch, it was invented in 1877 (only off by 50 years nbd). David's Twatter: https://twitter.com/di_forsyth?lang=en David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/di.forsyth I don't have much for show notes this week but I do have a few links that may be interesting if you feel like exploring this topic a bit more. Timeline of African American Music History: https://originalpeople.org/african-american-music-history-timeline/ Jimi Hendrix Allegedly Kidnapped by the Mob: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jimi-hendrix-allegedly-saved-from-kidnapping-by-infamous-cocaine-trafficker/ How Banning the African Drum Gave Birth to American Music [TedxHudson]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLG871tKZUM Kind of Blue Documentary [The story behind the most popular jazz album in history]: Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RqrBKfg1sE Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbs7-6Frnc4 Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj59kLpalo8 The song used in the outro is "The Whistling Coon" by George Johnson (1891)

39 min
20/02/2018

04 - Hog Legs & Gun Control

This week I briefly discuss the shooting in Florida, my views on gun control and Fergie's god awful national anthem. Apologies for sounding like a decrepit neanderthal on this one. Mass Shootings in the US [Oct. 2017]: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/oct/02/america-mass-shootings-gun-violence The NRA is buying politicians: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/nra-donations/?utm_term=.d29e09bdd0f2 Gun Laws in Texas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Texas

14 min
09/02/2018

03 - Danielle Grubb

This week I got a chance to talk to Danielle Grubb, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based out of Dallas. We discuss her upcoming EP, Venus, as well as her influences and creative process. You can hear or purchase her music on any of the following platforms, as well as find her on social media: Danielle Grubb on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aBlMg5xdRA0DvgOJveqof Danielle Grubb on Bandcamp: https://daniellegrubb.bandcamp.com/ Danielle Grubb on iTunes/Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/danielle-grubb/428540911 Danielle Grubb on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielleGrubbMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrubbMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellegrubbmusic/

21 min
04/02/2018

02 - The Grammys & The Slobbys

Back this week to discuss the Grammys and the controversy surrounding it. Also held the first ever Slobby Awards and named my top 10 albums from 2017. Special thanks to my sponsor, grilled cheese. Links: Female Songwriters Outnumbered by Men: https://news.usc.edu/135288/in-music-industry-female-songwriters-and-producesr-are-outnumbered-by-men/ [PDF] Inclusion in the Recording Studio Report by USC Annenberg: http://assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/inclusion-in-the-recording-studio.pdf USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/research/aii Frank Ocean Not Submitting Albums for Grammys: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7542122/frank-ocean-disqualified-grammy-awards-2017 Justin Vernon on Grammys: https://pitchfork.com/news/bon-iver-is-pissed-about-bruno-mars-grammy-wins/

13 min
29/01/2018

01 - Outrage Culture & Social Media

It's a short podcast because I have a shit ton of homework and didn't do much planning on this one, but figured I would keep it short since listening to one guy talk can get boring after a while. Here's to more effort in the next episode! Links: Mouth of York Podcast: https://www.themouthofyork.com/ Erykah Badu responds to criticism: https://www.bet.com/music/2018/01/25/erykah-badu-hitler-controversy-response.html Elon Musk is selling flamethrowers: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/29/16944432/elon-musk-flamethrower-the-boring-company

16 min

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