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Scorching guests and sizzling records: join music writer Oliver Wang and music supervisor Morgan Rhodes each week as they invite their favorite artists, critics and scholars for in-depth conversations about the albums that shape our lives. Each week our special guests will take you deep into their heat rocks from the world of hip-hop, soul, dance, jazz, funk and more. Get with us!

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The Heat Rocks Appreciation Episode

2021/08/12

Well, we're finally here. After nearly 200 episodes, we're ending our run with Maximum Fun! We intend to come back sometime in 2022, and to celebrate this occasion, it's and Oliver, Morgan, and Producer Christian episode. We talk about our favorite moments from the show, the things we appreciate about the show, and we have a few good laughs.

Cat Zhang on Flo Milli's "Ho, why is you here?" (2020)

2021/08/05

Music writer and resident TikTok expert Cat Zhang sits down with us to discuss Flo Milli's 2020 debut mixtape Ho, why is you here? We get into what goes into making a TikTok hit, Flo Milli's unique voice, and her role in the current hip hop landscape.

Music & Popcorn #7: Daphne A. Brooks on the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack (1995)

2021/07/30

We continue our Music and Popcorn miniseries, where we chat about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This week, we're talking to professor and writer Daphne Brooks about the soundtrack to Waiting to Exhale. We get into Babyface's prolific career, Whitney Houston's presence on both the soundtrack and the movie, and the mystery surrounding DJ Theo Mizuhara.

Music & Popcorn #6: '90s OSTs with Jocelyn Brown

2021/07/22

We reboot our Music and Popcorn series, where we talk about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This week, we invite our friend Jocelyn Brown to discuss a few iconic 90s OSTs, Love Jones, Boyz N The Hood, and Trainspotting. We get into what makes these soundtracks so memorable, the shift in tone from 80s and 90s OSTs, and proper record care etiquette.

Yola on Jill Scott's "Who Is Jill Scott? - Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 (2000)

2021/07/15

This week, we talk to singer/songwriter Yola about Jill Scott's debut studio album "Who Is Jill Scott? - Words and Sounds, Vol 1." We get into Jill's time with The Roots, how her poetry shaped her songwriting, and Jill's role in the neo-soul movement.

Kris Bowers on Kendrick Lamar's "Section.80" (2011) [redux]

2021/07/08

In our conversation with Kris, we got deep into how he put together both the song and video for his version of “Rigamortis,” whether or not Kendrick has a jazz sensibility in his style, and what it’s like to see a hometown kid become the Greatest Rapper Alive.

Benny Sings on Phil Collins' "Face Value" (1981)

2021/07/02

This week, we talk to producer/singer Benny Sings about Phil Collins' solo debut album, Face Value. We get into the incredible drum fill of In The Air Tonight, it's iconic use on Miami Vice, and the real life issues Collins was going through when making this album.

Marzz on Kierra Sheard's "This Is Me" (2006)

2021/06/25

Singer/songwriter Marzz sits down with us to discuss Kierra Sheard's gospel album This is Me. We get into the secular production of this album, Kierra's place in the Clark Sheard family, and Marzz's own experience in the church.

Celebrating Lil' Kim's "Hard Core" (1996)

2021/06/17

This week, Oliver and Morgan are discussing Lil' Kim's debut studio record "Hard Core" which is turning 25 years old this year. We get into Lil' Kim's role in Bad Boy and Junior M.A.F.I.A., the effect she had on the Megan Thee Stallions and Cardi B's of today, and what made this record so unforgettable.

Vijay Iyer on Prince's "Sign O' The Times" (1987)

2021/06/11

This week, we discuss Prince for the SIXTH time on Heat Rocks with musician/scholar Vijay Iyer. We get into Prince's love of the drum machine, Vijay's love of the 80s, and the many sides of Prince we see on this record.

Patrick Paige II on The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die" (1994)

2021/06/03

Bassist/producer/rapper Patrick Paige II joins Oliver and Morgan to discuss Biggie's debut studio album Ready To Die. We get into Big's knack for storytelling, Patrick's very cool math teacher, and what Biggie's career might've looked like if he were still with us today.

Steve Arrington on Heatwave's "Too Hot To Handle" (1976)

2021/05/27

Musician/producer/minister Steve Arrington sits down with Morgan and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Heatwave's debut scorcher, Too Hot To Handle. We talk about the music scene in Dayton, Rod Temperton's prolific career, and Heatwave's ability to meld various genres into one cohesive and funky record.

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Eg$mama 2021/12/09

Musiq Soulchild

I’m a huge fan of ur podcast, especially the Soulquarians episodes. How have y’all not had an episode on my guy Musiq he is so deserving. Would love t...

★★★★★

Valencia_H. 2021/08/11

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

I just love this podcast….it’s a cool feeling knowing I’m not alone in my weird over dramatic passion for music and albums. I wish I had known about t...

★★★★★

Sno & Lo 2021/07/11

Culture gabfest

Heard one of these hosts onMy favorite podcast, now I like this one just as much. Paul’s boutique by the beastie boys deserves some love. And bizarre ...

★★★★★

jemsfirst 2021/06/09

Podcast that hits my soul!

I love these deep dives so much! So many of my favorites showcased. Please have me on to breakdown Terrance Trent D’Arby’s Introducing the Hardline Ac...

★★★★★

Dj Shanxx 2021/05/29

Love The Show

The show is dope!!! I love the interaction and conversation being shared amongst the host about music and all the amazing, groundbreaking works of ar...

★★★★★

msgreview 2021/05/28

Love this

Discovered this podcast a few months ago. I have started listening from the first episodes. Getting in touch with music and artists that I didn't kn...

★★★★★

LS2 2021/04/13

No matter the genre, a heat rock is a heat rock

Love the show. Morgan and Oliver are great as hosts and I love the passion of the guests describing their Heat Rocks. Started with the Phonte episod...

★★★★☆

shouldve77 2021/05/04

Can’t wait to dig in

Listening to Kraftwerk episode with nite jewel and loving it. Can’t wait to dig in to other great albums - saved a bunch already. Only thing f I’d say...

★★★★★

Robyn from KC 2021/03/04

I have found my people!

Let me tell you! I stumbled upon this podcast after listening to Flower Bomb for Anita Baker on Clubhouse on February 26, 2021. I have found my people...

★★★★★

coolness1920 2021/02/28

My greatest discovery of 2021.

So I was bored one day and was searching for stuff to listen to online. I like music podcasts and randomly came across The Heat Rocks episode on Maria...

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