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abogad@salesianum.org (Brian Cox, Jack Alberta, Katie Godfrey, Jimmy Conley) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 19:31:52 +0000

Mr. Brian Cox, who has chosen "Uncontrollable Urge" by DEVO has his entrance music, is joined, as always, by Jack Alberta, who will walkup to "Who Want Smoke" by Nardo Wick. They are joined by Salesianum Athletic Director Mrs. Katie Godfrey, who will enter the intro theme from the film "The Last of the Mohicans" and Senior Jimmy Conley, walking up to Eminem's "Till I Collapse". Once everyone gets in studio they'll talk about hype music, walkmen on van rides, and just who it was who set Louie and his friends free. As usual, the playlist of the tunes discussed, as well as some extras, is available:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VMckyvGTbI7JCODZfzmJi?si=8821c61999334262

Heartbreak, Or, The Difficulty I Meet Therein

abogad@salesianum.org (Brian Cox, Jack Alberta, Dom LaPira, Sean Tischler) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 01:39:51 +0000

In our follow up to our recent Valentine's Day Episode Director of Music Mr. Brian Cox and Senior Jack Alberta welcome AP Psych Teacher Mr. Sean Tischler and "Sallies Sad Boy" Dom LaPira in studio. Together they'll get into A Major Pop tunes, songs about childbirth, and all things heartbreak. As usual, a playlist featuring this episodes tunes and a curated list of thematic songs can be found here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Uzcrz0mJkvxblVeTTINi7?si=88687997ef2e40ba

Love Without Measure

abogad@salesianum.org (Brian Cox, Jack Alberta, Nick Priest, DeVon Jackson) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:51:17 +0000

In this episode Sallies Director of Diversity and Inclusion DeVon Jackson is the guest of Mr. Cox. Senior Nick Priest comes in at the invitation of Senior Jack Alberta. Mr. Jackson brings a decidedly new school vibe with his choices, of all Philly-centric love tunes while Nick kicks it slightly more old school.

As usual the playlist of this epsiode's shows is available, with some extra suggestions from our guests, hosts, and staff.

Click here for that playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69tXfDcQ8cdoHeFW1biHp2?si=3f08dd3e13364cb4

We hope you and yours enjoy a day of "Love Without Measure"!

Rebirth and Renewal

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 20:16:40 +0000

In this episode Mr. Cox invited Religious Studies Department Superstar Michael Finocchiaro. Senior Jack Alberta invited in his classmate, creative monster, Joey Spagnolo. Together with Freshman Producer Trevor these four tackled the topic of Rebirth and Renewal in the New Year.

This link will take you to the playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4M40JVHeuAJu5rZJSD6dQb?si=ff03b8351c554987

Mr. Fin brought in "Stronger", "I Wanna Go", and "Work, B****" all by Britney Spears.

Joey brought in "Triple Dog Dare" by Lucy Dacus (spoilers, it is Trevor's favorite tune), "Bets Against the Void" by The Scary Jokes, and "Slither" by Black Dresses.

Other suggested tunes include episode theme "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" by the Digable Planets, as well as "If I Ever Feel Better" by Phoenix, "Can't Beat This Feeling" by Kylie Minogue, and "Living Proof" by Bruce Springsteen.

In this episode Mr. Fin makes reference to several writings from Popes Francis and John Paul II. You can find those footnoted here: Pope Francis, Laudato Si, 2015, §§127-128

Pope John Paul II, Centesimus Annus, 1991, §43

Pope John Paul II, Laborem Exercens, 1987, §16

Join us next episode for something Love-ly

Christmas Extravaganza

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

When Ms. Albanese of the science department and Matt Schoenfeld (Sallies senior and member of the band "Polyamory") come to town ahead of Santa Claus, they join Mr. Cox and Jack to talk all things Christmas music...and would you believe it, they ALL chose "Silent Night" as their favorite Christmas tune! They'll talk about the which ones and the whys of it all, as they try to get through the last moments before break alongside Executive Producer Mr. Bogad and Audio Engineer Extraordinaire Trevor Bengal.

Stay tuned in the New Year for more from the most exciting new member of the WSAL network of podcasts.

If you loved the music from this episode, check out the spotify list where you can enjoy all these tunes (and a few more!), in their entirety, without Jack talking all over them!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Rr5kgNvGDLwUdqwKupzkY?si=1fc05ee684be485f

This episode is part of the WSAL Network of Podcasts.

It was produced by Mr. David Lock.

It was executive Produced by Mr. Aaron Bogad.

Audio Engineering by Trevor Bengal.

Thanks and have a great holiday!