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Today we discuss another possible case of stolen ideas between two songs, this time from the early 80s. Are their music videos just coincidentally similar, or was there something else going on?

Today we go down a rabbit hole of speculation surrounding two songs that use the same distinct music sample. Did one steal the idea from another? Does sampling even lend itself to ownership in the first place?

Today we compare a handful of songs with their original demo recordings. Demos are often recorded to pitch a song or work out the tune and lyrics, and are rarely released.

Today we celebrate 4 years of podcasting by discussing the many reasons why we still have no listeners. We also give some insight into how to create a podcast while managing realistic expectations for success.

Today we recap the funky adventures of "The Get Down," a Netflix original series that documents the budding years of hip hop music in the 1970s. While the story is fictionalized, it seamlessly blends with real people and events.

Today we briefly explain the idea behind "Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch" (Paulstretch), an open-source software that can beautifully stretch music by extreme proportions.

Today we discuss the growing role that AI plays in today's tech-driven music experience. How can computers determine what we should be listening to?

Today we examine the musical works of Wesley Willis, a singer with schizophrenia who garnered a cult following in the 90s with such hits as "Rock & Roll McDonald's" and "Suck a Cheetah's Dick."

Today we take a thorough look at the sophomore album by the Avalanches—a masterpiece of "plunderphonics" which has been nearly 16 years in the making.

Today we return from our summer hiatus with a couple of recent music news topics. Did Led Zeppelin steal "Stairway to Heaven"? Will your headphones suddenly become obsolete with the new up-and-coming plug standard?

Today we take a few minutes to highlight Larry Muhoberac, the musician behind the "Joy of Painting" theme song, who spent his career alongside some of the biggest names in music.

Today we cover the history of cardboard cut-out records, a quirky marketing ploy used by major cereal companies from the early 50s to the mid 80s.

Today we discuss the phenomenon of the "false ending," where a song will fade out as if it's reached the end, then keeps going for an extended duration. Why is this a thing?

Today we talk about chicken. Because it's delicious and we're out of ideas.

Today we're continuing our streak of reviews with a look at the latest mixtape by Poolside, an LA-based duo who master in chill-out summer music.

Today we share some very mixed feelings on Breakbot's sophomore album, "Still Waters" which was released on February 5.

Today we give our impressions of the recent album release by soul revivalist Charles Bradley.

Today we're celebrating 150 episodes by bringing together all four DJs from Funk Radio's original college radio show. Get ready for plenty of laughs as we recall the good times and bad times from those formative years.

Today we explore the many variations of compilation albums that are out there, and offer some explanations as to their purpose alongside studio albums.

Today we bring up a couple of conspiracy theories about the "shuffle" feature of iTunes and Spotify. Are they favoring the music that maximizes their profits, or is it based solely on our listening patterns? Also, can our subjective perception of randomness differ from something that is truly random?