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Back to SearchHow Record Labels Invented Musical Race Categories
Season 1 Episode 62
In this episode, we uncover how the recording industry didn't just document American music — it constructed the racial categories we still use today.…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Banjo's Stolen Identity: From West Africa to Appalachia
Season 1 Episode 61
The banjo is one of the most misattributed instruments in music history. In this episode, we trace its origins from the akonting of West Africa throu…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Folk Music: The Cantrip of Revolution (And Its Dark Side)
Season 1 Episode 60
Folk music isn't the soundtrack of the good guys — it's the soundtrack of conflict, period. In this episode, we explore why folk music accompanies ev…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineers: The Witchers of Enterprise AI Consulting
Season 1 Episode 59
In this episode of Clown Cast, we dive into the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) model that's reshaping how AI consulting gets done. From Palantir's c…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Insane Engineering Behind Live Sports Broadcasting
Season 1 Episode 58
Ever wondered what it actually takes to bring a football game to your screen? In this episode, we break down the jaw-dropping technical infrastructur…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Sports Commentary: The Bards Rolling Natural 20s at the Mic
Season 1 Episode 57
From the first crackling radio broadcast in 1921 to modern internet streaming, we explore the fascinating history of sports commentary through the le…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Going Full Druid: Ancient Priests, Oak Worship, and Fantasy Worldbuilding
Season 1 Episode 56
The Clown Cast dives deep into Druidic paganism, from the ancient Celtic priestly class that terrified Rome to modern neo-Druidic revivals. Learn wha…
6 months ago
Wilco's Being There and the Craziest Music Video Ever Made
Season 1 Episode 55
We dive deep into the world of Wilco after discovering their 1996 double album Being There — one of the most underappreciated records of the '90s. Fr…
6 months ago
When the Brooms Start Coding: AI-Generated Security Nightmares
Season 1 Episode 54
The Clown Cast crew tackles the alarming security risks lurking in AI-generated code. With studies showing 45% of AI-written code contains security f…
6 months, 1 week ago
From 500 Apps to a Trillion Dollars: Mobile Dev in the AI Age
Season 1 Episode 53
The Clown Cast crew traces the wild origin story of mobile app development—from Steve Jobs reluctantly opening the App Store with just 500 apps to to…
6 months, 1 week ago