In this episode, we talk about the music and sounds that are associated with summer – a special time of year that is filled with travel, vacations, graduations, family reunions, and all sorts of transitions. When traveling to these destinations by road or air we carry our suitcases and various smart devices to keep us entertained and “connected.” Included on some of those devices might be a playlist of music and podcasts to help pass the time, calm us, and potentially create a soundtrack for what might be a great adventure. However, even before our phones became the Swiss Army Knife of safe traveling and entertainment, we still had music and sounds that accompanied us on the road. Granted, we didn’t get to choose the sounds or have algorithms that curated lists, but we still had music and sounds that kept us company and anchored some great summer memories
Our guests Adam DeSorgo, Ellie Matsusaka, Danniel Anthon and Andrew Lane share their memories which include some of the “ancient ways” that we listened to music in the car before Bluetooth. This includes the tradition of mixtapes that functioned as social tokens and practical economics. Our guests also share their own playlist recommendations that we hope you will recognize, relate to and enjoy!
