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VIC Radio - Discovery Hour

VIC Radio - Discovery Hour

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Discovery Hour is a music review podcast. Hosts Sam Liebman and Leonardo Amaral choose a new album, discuss expectations, listen to them (off-air) and then come back to discuss how they lived up to/defied expectations. A production of VIC Radio at Ithaca College (vicradio.org).
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VIC Radio - Discovery Hour Mar 21, 2021

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SEE YOU THERE - Matt Watson

SEE YOU THERE - Matt Watson

Leo and Sam put their ears to the grindstone in this fresh 'ep' of Discovery Hour! The dynamic duo will listen to and share their startling insights into the debut album of Matt Watson, a.k.a. 'Matt' from SuperMega. Will they love it? Will they hate it? Will Matt please be their friend. Find out this week on Discovery Hour!

Nov 16, 202234:00
Midnights - Taylor Swift

Midnights - Taylor Swift

Amateur Elocutionists and Dilettante Music Reviewers Leo and Sam reemerge into your ears in Discovery Hour's newest episode, where they spill their deepest darkest feelings about Taylor Swift's hot new album, Midnights.

Nov 09, 202223:35
Discovery Hour - Season 3 Episode 2 - Juno by Remi Wolf

Discovery Hour - Season 3 Episode 2 - Juno by Remi Wolf

On this episode of Discovery Hour Sam and Leo take a listen to indie-pop darling Remi Wolf's debut album Juno. How does it hold up to her past work? WHat's the cover art like? Tune into another episode of Discovery Hour to find out.

Nov 11, 202126:17
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Recovery Hour

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Recovery Hour

On this new episode of Discovery Hour Sam and Leo take on the magnificent yet daunting task of recounting every album released since their last episode in order to win the affection of their fans and rekindle their ashen romance.

Oct 13, 202135:37
Sharon Van Etten- epic 10

Sharon Van Etten- epic 10

This week, Sam and Leo listen to the newest album by singer-songwriter, Sharon Van Etten. 

Apr 30, 202128:57
Porter Robinson-Nurture

Porter Robinson-Nurture

Nurture? I barely know her! Porter Robinson? I hardly know her Robinson! 

Apr 30, 202128:27
BROCKHAMPTON- ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE

BROCKHAMPTON- ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE

Americas favorite boy band is back with their supposed penultimate album. But what do Sam and Leo think of this new pop rock project? The only way to find out is to listen to this weeks episode of Discovery Hour.

Apr 13, 202137:42
Iglooghost-Lei Line Eon

Iglooghost-Lei Line Eon

Sam and Leo have discovered pop music. They have discovered rap music. They have discovered more pop music. But now they are discovering a new genre that no one has ever listened to before...electronica. What are their thoughts on this? There is only one way to find out and that is to listen.

Apr 05, 202128:09
AJR-Ok Orchestra

AJR-Ok Orchestra

Leo and Sam review the latest pop album by the pop group, AJR. Both of our hosts have little experience with the band, so let's hope AJR makes a good first impression on them.

Apr 05, 202136:54
BONUS "Daywalker" by Machine Gun Kelly ft. CORPSE

BONUS "Daywalker" by Machine Gun Kelly ft. CORPSE

Leo and Sam talk about the new song and music video by rapper turned rock singer Machine Gun Kelly. But this song also features the deep voiced YouTuber, Corpse Husband. What is Sam and Leo's thought? Only one way to find out. 

Mar 25, 202117:37
Yeek-Valencia

Yeek-Valencia

Sam and Leo sit and listen to the newest album by rising indie pop sensation, Yeek. 

Mar 25, 202134:57
BONUS "Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic

BONUS "Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic

Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars are collaborating?!?!?!? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it transcend review? Only Sam and Leo can decide that on this special bonus episode of Discovery Hours.

Mar 21, 202115:21
Quinn XCII-Change of Scenery II

Quinn XCII-Change of Scenery II

Sam and Leo review the newest Quinn XCII album. If you haven't formed an opinion on the newest album, give this a listen. If you have listened to the album, listen to see if your opinion is valid. 

Mar 21, 202134:45
Katy Kirby-Cool Dry Place

Katy Kirby-Cool Dry Place

Sam and Leo once again talk about an album on their weekly podcast "Discovery Hour" despite it being 22 minutes which is not an hour. This week is about Katy Kirby's newest album, "Cool Dry Place." 

Feb 25, 202122:28
slowthai-TYRON

slowthai-TYRON

Sam and Leo review another album. What do they think? Is it good? Should I listen to it? How deep into British grime rap culture do I have to be to understand this album? What does S.C.U.B.A stand for? Some of these questions will be answered in this weeks episode of Discovery Hour.

Feb 18, 202128:57
BONUS! "Roadtrip" by Dream ft. PmBata

BONUS! "Roadtrip" by Dream ft. PmBata

Sam and Leo review the first single by Minecraft content creator Dream. Why form your own opinion on Dreams music when you can listen to Sam and Leo's.

Feb 08, 202110:07
Puma Blue-In Praise of Shadows

Puma Blue-In Praise of Shadows

Sam and Leo (the hosts of this podcast) take a deep dive into "In Praise of Shadow" (the album this episode is about) by Puma Blue (the artist who made the album that this episode is about). 

Feb 08, 202129:21
Weezer-OK Human

Weezer-OK Human

Sam and Leo take a listen to the newest Weezer album "OK Human." Is it good? Bad? Neither? Both? Should it be the inspiration for a Weezer themed musical? The only way to find out is to listen to this weeks episode!

Feb 01, 202124:43
Best Albums of 2020

Best Albums of 2020

Leo and Sam run through all the best albums of 2020! Is your favorite album on the list? There is only one way to find out (that way is to listen to this weeks Discovery Hour)!

Jan 19, 202142:49
Ichiko Aoba-Windswept Adan

Ichiko Aoba-Windswept Adan

This week, Sam and Leo dive headfirst into the new Ichiko Aoba album. Will they survive the endeavor? Yes, but you should still to listen to it. 

Dec 10, 202029:21
Kali Uchis-Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonious) ∞

Kali Uchis-Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonious) ∞

This time on Discovery Hour, Sam and Leo metaphorically dive into the new Kali Uchis record while literally reviewing it. 

Nov 26, 202029:09
Seamus Fogarty-A Bag of Eyes

Seamus Fogarty-A Bag of Eyes

Listen to this weeks episode as your two wacky hosts, Sam and Leo, discuss the newest album by singer/songwriter, Seamus Fogarty.

Nov 15, 202027:22
clipping.-Visions of Bodies Being Burned

clipping.-Visions of Bodies Being Burned

This week, join Sam and Leo as they talk about horror-core hip hop group clipping. and their lates LP "Visions of Bodies Being Burned."

Nov 07, 202028:16
Jean Dawson-Pixel Bath

Jean Dawson-Pixel Bath

This week, Sam and Leo dive deep into the latest project by alternative artist Jean Dawson. 

Oct 28, 202027:13
J'Von-Thunderboy

J'Von-Thunderboy

Sam and Leo are back and this time taking a look at the newest project by Washington based artist J'Von. 

Oct 22, 202027:54
Zach Villere - Cardboard City

Zach Villere - Cardboard City

Sam & Leo take a look at Zach Villere's new album Cardboard City. It is one of Sam's favorite albums, but one that Leo isn't familiar with, so it makes for a really interesting discussion. 

May 01, 202031:34
King Krule - Man Alive!

King Krule - Man Alive!

Sam & Leo take a look at King Krule's third studio album Man Alive. Let them take you on a musical journey in this edition of the Discovery Hour. 

Apr 28, 202031:17