Mad Melodies

About Mad Melodies

Mad Melodies is a student produced podcast and a production of Troy Public Radio. It was lovingly and fiercely created by Marissa Lacey and Jaelanne Thomas, who get help from their fellow music loving audio masters. We talk about music on Troy’s campuses, how it gets made and whose listening. And you may just hear your next favorite musical obsession. Mad Melodies is available on PRX.org, NPR One, and wherever you get your podcasts. So subscribe and join our madness!

Publisher

Troy Public Radio

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2023

Latest episode

18 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Apr 2025

   The Origin Story of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts

   Mad Melodies is diving into the history of Tiny Desk Concerts to find out how humble beginnings exploded into a cultural phenomenon.

2. 

   13 Nov 2024

   "Activism in Music" - November 2024

   How can artists create change through music? In this episode, Jack and Nate break down political activism and how music has shaped public opinions. We'll hear music and discussion about The Beatles, Sinéad O'Connor, Lil Baby, and more.

3. 

   22 Aug 2024

   "Best of the Best Albums" - Mad Melodies

   Bandmates and Co-hosts Jack Anderson and Nate Braisted tell the stories behind the top albums chosen by professional music reviewers, and they throw in their own recommendations as well.

4. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Episode One: Diablo’s Journey and ”What’s in Your Ear?” - TPR’s Mad Melodies - Mar 20, 23

   TURN IT UP, THIS IS EPISODE ONE, PEOPLE! On this first and arguably maddest of episodes, we introduce you to your new favorite DJ with the nefarious name: Diablo. You'll hear how he juggles his career, work, and his life as a Troy University student AND a master in the booth. We also talk about his process of getting the room moving and how he changes up his musical style depending on where in the world he is mixing. THEN, it's “What's in My Ear?” our short, fascinating survey of the music people on the Troy's main campus rely on for some inspiration to get them through the day.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

4

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.