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Speakertalks: Pedro Tejeda on “Banned From TV” by Noreaga, Nature, Big Pun, Jadakiss, Styles P, & Cam’ron

This is Speakertalks, Volume 1.

One song. One guest. One conversation.

Let’s get it:

Pedro Tejeda is a Queens cat, and he grew up with a strong appreciation for New York rap. Noreaga’s classic cut Banned From TV features some of the illest lyricists of their day, a hot beat, and at least a dozen unforgettable bars.

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You can find Pedro at:
@PRTejeda

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Speakertalks: Leila del Duca on “The Chariot” by The Cat Empire

This is Speakertalks, Volume 1.

One song. One guest. One conversation.

Let’s get it:

Leila del Duca draws comics for a living, and when she needs a break from our traumatic political situation right now, she goes to “The Chariot,” by The Cat Empire, a song about finding new ways to fight and making sure you have a good time.

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You can find Leila at:
@leiladelduca
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Cadence Comic Art

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Speakertalks: Morgan Jeske on “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by The Talking Heads

This is Speakertalks, Volume 1.

One song. One guest. One conversation.

Let’s get it:

Morgan Jeske, comics artist, is fascinated by several aspects of “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by The Talking Heads. It’s composed of non-sequiturs, but the resulting openness makes the song intensely relatable. Let’s dig in.

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You can find Morgan at:
@morganjeske
Instagram
Travis Bickle on the Riviera (iTunes, Patreon)

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Speakertalks: Erika Schnatz on “All Star” by Smash Mouth

This is Speakertalks, Volume 1.

One song. One guest. One conversation.

Let’s get it:

Erika Schnatz is an illustrator and designer, and she makes a compelling case for Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” often seen as a punchline, being a really endearing and enjoyable song. You know what? She’s right.

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You can find Erika at:
@keefeling
Instagram
Sketch blog

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Speakertalks: David Brothers on “Soundtrack 2 My Life” by Kid Cudi

This is Speakertalks, Volume 1.

One song. One guest. One conversation.

Let’s get it:

This week, David Brothers delivers a solo Speakertalks, as he discusses how Kid Cudi’s “Soundtrack 2 My Life” and music in general helps him navigate through depression. Hip-hop saved his life.