Today, Explained Today, Explained: Greatest Hits
May 22, 2020
Hosts reflect on the evolution of their podcast's musical identity while celebrating summer vibes with original tunes. They share stories behind the songs, including a humorous love tune born from pandemic times, mixing romance with health guidelines. Anecdotes about political events and nostalgic projects reveal their creative journey. The playful approach to children's music shines through as they discuss a joyful kids' episode, highlighting the collaboration and challenges in crafting engaging melodies.
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Musical Trailer
- The first episode trailer, released in February 2018, was song-like.
- It featured questions about Puerto Rico's power, North Korea, and the EPA, setting a musical tone.
Steel Tariffs Song
- Matthew Iglesias, before an interview on steel tariffs, hummed a song about steel.
- Noam Hassenfeld turned it into a full song in just a couple of hours.
Presidential Speeches as Music
- Noam Hassenfeld created music from President Trump's speeches about the travel ban and a national emergency.
- This was done spontaneously after Sean Rameswaram noticed musicality in the speeches.