🎧 Episode 128: Heart Tests, Heart Songs & A Very Literal Theme Episode
About this episode
Episode 128 explores heart-related songs inspired by Curtis's recent health experiences.
Episode 128 brings Derek back to the show, and this one comes with an unusually personal theme. Curtis talks about recently going through a stress test and echocardiogram after having some strange heart sensations, so naturally the only reasonable response was to build an entire episode around heart-related songs. Curtis opens with a moody, atmospheric selection from Porcupine Tree , setting a darker and more reflective tone than usual. Derek follows with a fusion-heavy piece from the Chick Corea Elektric Band , bringing precision, movement, and serious musicianship into the heart-themed mix. Jonathan then shifts gears with a powerhouse rock entry from Pat Benatar , adding big vocals, big hooks, and classic ’80s energy. For the category song , Curtis brings it home with #1 In Our Hearts , featuring a smooth, soulful Kenny Loggins classic that ties the whole episode together almost too perfectly. Health updates, heart puns, prog atmosphere, fusion brilliance, rock drama, and yachtiest closer ever—Episode 128 proves that sometimes the theme chooses you. Curtis Gross is a self-employed video editor. Jonathan Workman is an adult learning consultant based in Wichita, KS. --- Make sure…
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