Beste The History Of Alternative podcasts (2024)

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Could the Icelandic Economic Collapse Have Been Averted? 1:16:04

8M ago1:16:04

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Send us a Text Message. What happened in the autumn of 2008 that made the country's whole economy seemingly go under? What had brought a country with very little experience of banking to believe it could be the financial capital of the world? And how did an erupting volcano eventually save Iceland?Door The Reykjavík Grapevine

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What if the Nazis had invaded Iceland in World War II? 1:16:05

9M ago1:16:05

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Send us a Text Message. Iceland had a rather comfortable war, being occupied by the British and later Americans. Yet, it was a time that changed everything, the beginning of modernity and Iceland emerged from the war as one of the richest countries in the world. But what if the Nazis had come instead? Valur and Jón explore what did happen and what …

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What If the Nordic Countries Had United? 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

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Send us a Text Message. The Nordic Countries are prosperous but small countries on Europe's periphery, peaceful now but given to feuding in the past. What if they had united? Would they play a greater part on the world stage as a single power? Could a united Nordics have stayed out of World War II? Or even averted the rise of Germany or Russia? The…

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What If the Russian Revolution Had Come to Iceland? 1:07:54

1+ y ago1:07:54

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Send us a Text Message. In the autumn of 1921, Ólafur Friðriksson came back home from Moscow where he had attended the 9th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. With him he had a boy whom he intended to adopt. When the 15- year-old was diagnosed with glaucoma, an eye disease which was feared could be contagious the authorities decide…

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What If Iceland Had Joined the British Empire? 1:05:47

1+ y ago1:05:47

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Send us a Text Message. In Tasmania, off the coast of Australia, there is a grave marked "King of Iceland." Even more bizarrely, the title of the person was actually real. Sort of. During the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark and Britain found themselves fighting on opposing sides. An English soap salesman and a Danish POW decided this was an opportune time…

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What If Iceland Had Been Wiped Out By a Volcano? 40:52

1+ y ago40:52

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Send us a Text Message. For almost a thousand years, nature had been torturing the poor residents of Iceland. Then, in 1783, it decided to finish the job. A volcano erupted that was felt around the world, nowhere more so than in Iceland itself. About a third of the population perished and the Danes considered transporting the survivors to Denmark. …

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What If Vikings Had Colonized North America? 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

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Send us a Text Message. There is little arguing with the maxim attributed to Oscar Wilde that Icelanders are the smartest people in the world, they found America but had the good sense to lose it again. Wisely or not, how exactly did Icelanders manage to misplace a whole continent? Did they do it on purpose? Why didn’t Icelanders settle in North Am…

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What If Vikings Had Conquered the World? 1:08:33

1+ y ago1:08:33

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Send us a Text Message. The year 1066 is remembered for the Normans conquering England, which was to be the last successful invasion of that country (so far). Just a few weeks earlier, however, Vikings from Norway also invaded England but were repulsed at Stamford Bridge. What if they had succeeded? Could a Viking Empire have come into being? And w…

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Kurt Cobain R.I.P. - Remembering 'MTV Unplugged in New York' (Episode 24) 20:30

3+ y ago20:30

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As this week marks the annivesary of Kurt Cobain's death, Jon Manley & James VanOsdol remember what may be Nirvana's finest moment: "MTV Unplugged in New York."Door 101 WKQX

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Beastie Boys 'Licensed to Ill' - A look back (Episode 23) 22:15

3+ y ago22:15

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Beastie Boys released their landmark "Licensed to Ill" album 35 years ago. We talk about why the album is as revered (sorry) as it is, and why it still holds up.Door 101 WKQX

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Was Avril Lavigne replaced by a clone? Alternative urban legends (Episode 22) 33:49

3+ y ago33:49

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Urban legends have been part of alternative music history from the beginning. We run through some of the most well-traveled, and cover some of the more ridiculous ones in this episode.Door 101 WKQX

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Pop punk history, with guest commentator Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts (Episode 21) 42:03

3+ y ago42:03

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From Ramones to Machine Gun Kelly, James VanOsdol and Jon Manley dive into the history of pop punk. Joining in the chat, and adding first-hand knowledge (and credibility) is Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts.Door 101 WKQX

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The life, death and rebirth of vinyl (Episode 20) 27:42

3+ y ago27:42

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What is old is new again. Vinyl sales continue a dramatic upward trajectory, leaving all other physical media in the dust. What brought vinyl back from the dead, and why does it matter? JVO and Jon Manley talk about vinyl history with a guy who helps make it: Andy Weber, co-owner of Smashed Plastic, the only record-pressing facility in the state of…

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Rise Against: Political music and other appeals to reason (Episode 1) 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

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Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath joins hosts James VanOsdol and Jon Manley for the inaugural episode of the History of Alternative. They discuss politics in music: What are some good examples of mixing social issues and song? How has Rise Against grown as a political band? From our home base of Chicago, we're going long with one of Chicago's most…

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From Alaska to the Grammys: Portugal. The Man (Episode 8) 40:37

3+ y ago40:37

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Zach Carothers of Portugal. The Man jumps on the show this week to talk about the music that inspired him as a kid (Rage, Primus, Beastie Boys), his first concert, activism, supporting Indigenous peoples and that little song that earned the band a Grammy.Door 101 WKQX

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Top 10 albums from the 90s: Our picks (Episode 11) 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

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Best decade ever for music? Maybe. It was definitely tough for Jon Manley and James VanOsdol to narrow down their 10 favorite albums from the 90s. They discuss and debate each other's picks in this unintentionally controversial episode.Door 101 WKQX

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Cage the Elephant: From the beginning (Episode 14) 34:25

3+ y ago34:25

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Matt Shultz of Cage the Elephant joins the History of Alternative podcast for an exclusive interview that covers the band's career, including the inspirations that led to the band's formation, the 'master class' live show and the emotions that went into the most recent/massively successful "Social Cues" album.…

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Lights, camera, podcast: Alternative at the movies (Episode 18) 37:14

3+ y ago37:14

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What are the best music moments in film? The best alternative-centric soundtracks? We get into alternative music at the movies this week!Door 101 WKQX

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It was all about the he-said/she-said bull***: Nu Metal (Episode 15) 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

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From Korn through the present, we’re talking about the history of Nu Metal on this week’s show. Find out why Drowning Pool’s “Bodies” is like “ordering Pantera’s ‘Walk’ off Wish.”Door 101 WKQX

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees (Episode 16) 43:38

3+ y ago43:38

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are in! Jon Manley and James VanOsdol talk about this year's class.Door 101 WKQX

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Chicago in the 1990s: A roundtable discussion (Episode 17) 57:04

3+ y ago57:04

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The fabled "Chicago scene" of the 90s is discussed in a special roundtable featuring Louise Post (Veruca Salt), Scott Lucas (Local H) and Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes)Door 101 WKQX

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MTV (Episode 19) 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

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Was MTV the last great music curator before the internet age? And how great was "120 Minutes?"Door 101 WKQX

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The history of David Bowie (Episode 13) 1:05:04

3+ y ago1:05:04

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This week marks the anniveraries of David Bowie's birth and death. Seemed like a good excuse to go deep into Bowie's widly prolific and influential career.Door 101 WKQX

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2020: The Year in Review (Episode 12) 41:56

3+ y ago41:56

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Adios, 2020. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out. Despite the fact that this year was a dumpster fire, there was plenty to celebrate musically. Jon and James look back at the most recent History of Alternative: The past 12 months.Door 101 WKQX

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Royal Blood talks about their history as they ready new album (Episode 10) 25:55

4y ago25:55

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Formed just under 10 years ago, Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher have taken Royal Blood’s sound to a universal, arena-filling level. They jumped on a call to talk about their history, and what comes next, with Jon Manley & James VanOsdol.Door 101 WKQX

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Thanksgiving: What we're grateful for when it comes to music (Episode 9) 33:11

4y ago33:11

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Even in 2020, surely there are things to be thankful for. James VanOsdol and Jon Manley talk about what makes them grateful to be music fans in the Year of Our Eternal Dumpster Fire.Door 101 WKQX

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30 years of 311: Nick Hexum and P-Nut (Episode 7) 33:23

4y ago33:23

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311 is 30 years old this year! Nick Hexum and P-Nut sit down for a long chat about their beginnings, longevity and next steps on the History of Alternative podcast.Sponsored by WintrustDoor 101 WKQX

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'Hybrid Theory' 20 years later: Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Phoenix (Episode 6) 31:36

4y ago31:36

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Linkin Park's watershed debut 'Hybrid Theory' was released 20 years ago, and has been commemorated in a (truly) massive box set rerelease. To celebrate, we're going track-by-track through the album with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Phoenix. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Wintrust.…

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The History of Smashing Pumpkins, Pt. 2: Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha (Episode 5) 31:58

4y ago31:58

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Continuing our deep dive into Smashing Pumpkins history, we're joined this week by drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and guitarist James Iha. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Wintrust.Door 101 WKQX

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The History of Smashing Pumpkins, Pt. 1: Billy Corgan (Episode 4) 30:31

4y ago30:31

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Weeks before Smashing Pumpkins release their double album "CYR," Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan looks back on the band's history and legacy.Sponsored by WintrustDoor 101 WKQX

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Undead, undead, undead: The Halloween episode (Episode 3) 52:40

4y ago52:40

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It's one of our favorite times of year: HALLOWEEN! Hosts James VanOsdol and Jon Manley talk about Halloween artists, songs and essential horror movies.The History of Alternative is sponsored by WintrustDoor 101 WKQX

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Could the Icelandic Economic Collapse Have Been Averted? 1:16:04

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What if the Nazis had invaded Iceland in World War II? 1:16:05

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What If the Nordic Countries Had United? 1:04:01

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What If the Russian Revolution Had Come to Iceland? 1:07:54

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What If Iceland Had Joined the British Empire? 1:05:47

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What If Iceland Had Been Wiped Out By a Volcano? 40:52

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What If Vikings Had Colonized North America? 1:06:16

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What If Vikings Had Conquered the World? 1:08:33

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Kurt Cobain R.I.P. - Remembering 'MTV Unplugged in New York' (Episode 24) 20:30

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Beastie Boys 'Licensed to Ill' - A look back (Episode 23) 22:15

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Was Avril Lavigne replaced by a clone? Alternative urban legends (Episode 22) 33:49

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Pop punk history, with guest commentator Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts (Episode 21) 42:03

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The life, death and rebirth of vinyl (Episode 20) 27:42

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Rise Against: Political music and other appeals to reason (Episode 1) 39:27

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From Alaska to the Grammys: Portugal. The Man (Episode 8) 40:37

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Top 10 albums from the 90s: Our picks (Episode 11) 50:24

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Cage the Elephant: From the beginning (Episode 14) 34:25

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Lights, camera, podcast: Alternative at the movies (Episode 18) 37:14

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It was all about the he-said/she-said bull***: Nu Metal (Episode 15) 39:42

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees (Episode 16) 43:38

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Chicago in the 1990s: A roundtable discussion (Episode 17) 57:04

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MTV (Episode 19) 38:17

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The history of David Bowie (Episode 13) 1:05:04

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2020: The Year in Review (Episode 12) 41:56

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Royal Blood talks about their history as they ready new album (Episode 10) 25:55

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Thanksgiving: What we're grateful for when it comes to music (Episode 9) 33:11

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30 years of 311: Nick Hexum and P-Nut (Episode 7) 33:23

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'Hybrid Theory' 20 years later: Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Phoenix (Episode 6) 31:36

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The History of Smashing Pumpkins, Pt. 2: Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha (Episode 5) 31:58

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The History of Smashing Pumpkins, Pt. 1: Billy Corgan (Episode 4) 30:31

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Undead, undead, undead: The Halloween episode (Episode 3) 52:40

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