On Top of the World
Claim This Podcastby Shane Louis
Podcast Overview
<p>On Top of the World is a music history podcast hosted by Shane Louis. New episodes release on Friday. </p><p>Originally as a 5 episode series, On Top of the World started as my senior undergraduate thesis (or Independent Study / I.S.) at the College of Wooster under the title Forever On My Mind. I majored in History with a minor in Education, and decided to do my final senior thesis on my favorite genre of music: the blues. With the help and encouragement of the History Department of the College of Wooster, I was able to create 5 episodes outlining my historical argument. I explored the songwriting of blues musicians in the 1960s, when their genre was most popular.</p><p>Now, the podcast has become my own median of storytelling and historical thinking when it comes to music. I hope you enjoy my eccentric storytelling, overly-poetic descriptions, and occasional jokes in my podcast.</p><p>Podcast Instagram: @ontopoftheworld1930</p><p>linktree: <a href="http://linktr.ee/shanelouis">linktr.ee/shanelouis</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ShaneLouis">https://www.patreon.com/ShaneLouis</a></p><p>For business inquiries: <a href="mailto:officialshanelouis@gmail.com">officialshanelouis@gmail.com</a></p><p>"She's gone</p><p>But I don't worry</p><p>I'm sitting on top of the world"</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
6/25/2023
Reach the team behind On Top of the World
Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.
Recent Episodes
June 25, 2023
Episode 5: Conclusion (For now...)
<p>In this episode, I (temporarily) end the podcast series with talking about Blues songwriters in the 1960s besides the main three I have discussed, share some contemporary white Blues acts that showed respect to the genre, and I share some of my personal favorite music beyond the 1960s that has been influenced or inspired by the Blues. Stay tuned soon for more episodes, and in a brand new format!</p><p>Here is a Spotify playlist of all of the songs that were mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yGbqnLv1ZnZQAy4Ic9Wz9?si=e559425e0e54489f">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yGbqnLv1ZnZQAy4Ic9Wz9?si=e559425e0e54489f</a>As well, here is a playlist of every single song that was mentioned in the series: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09PWMBt6Brv4XRlpOGyPI4?si=30904a427eed4958">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09PWMBt6Brv4XRlpOGyPI4?si=30904a427eed4958</a>And here is a publicly accessible document that is the script for this episode for those who wish to read along: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cc9MKotTSWb7VhLCWlUc701e7ltojj1IilD0nINdGug/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cc9MKotTSWb7VhLCWlUc701e7ltojj1IilD0nINdGug/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
June 25, 2023
Episode 4: John Lee Hooker
<p>My name is Shane Louis, and you are listening to “Forever On My Mind:” Blues Songwriting in the 1960s, an Independent Study Podcast from the College of Wooster.In this episode I share the life of John Lee Hooker, the elusive traveler and poet who could not stay in one place his entire life. </p><p>Here is a Spotify playlist of all of the songs that were mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jKBwpdeN5RQbrctYkD8yi?si=3dbe30470f194c83">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jKBwpdeN5RQbrctYkD8yi?si=3dbe30470f194c83</a>And here is a publicly accessible document that is the script for this episode for those who wish to read along: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTs_tHJXIw6Il_uY9RbXBhTKdzYFE2t0yyzgphGvvOE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTs_tHJXIw6Il_uY9RbXBhTKdzYFE2t0yyzgphGvvOE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
June 25, 2023
Episode 3: Howlin' Wolf
<p>In this episode I turn my attention to Howlin’ Wolf, the independent and eccentric harmonica player from Chicago.</p><p>Here is a Spotify playlist of all of the songs that were mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eu0y1yjdSygc6PSOaBxDE?si=33ea28a07bdd49e1">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3eu0y1yjdSygc6PSOaBxDE?si=33ea28a07bdd49e1</a></p><p>And here is a publicly accessible document that is the script for this episode for those who wish to read along: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-udVf8wrSuxK4QpsxA3p7knKA99-auPTMIf_39cIGY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-udVf8wrSuxK4QpsxA3p7knKA99-auPTMIf_39cIGY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
5 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for On Top of the World
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is On Top of the World?
<p>On Top of the World is a music history podcast hosted by Shane Louis. New episodes release on Friday. </p><p>Originally as a 5 episode series, On Top of the World started as my senior undergraduate thesis (or Independent Study / I.S.) at the College of Wooster under the title Forever On My Mind. I majored in History with a minor in Education, and decided to do my final senior thesis on my favorite genre of music: the blues. With the help and encouragement of the History Department of the College of Wooster, I was able to create 5 episodes outlining my historical argument. I explored the songwriting of blues musicians in the 1960s, when their genre was most popular.</p><p>Now, the podcast has become my own median of storytelling and historical thinking when it comes to music. I hope you enjoy my eccentric storytelling, overly-poetic descriptions, and occasional jokes in my podcast.</p><p>Podcast Instagram: @ontopoftheworld1930</p><p>linktree: <a href="http://linktr.ee/shanelouis">linktr.ee/shanelouis</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ShaneLouis">https://www.patreon.com/ShaneLouis</a></p><p>For business inquiries: <a href="mailto:officialshanelouis@gmail.com">officialshanelouis@gmail.com</a></p><p>"She's gone</p><p>But I don't worry</p><p>I'm sitting on top of the world"</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.