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In this episode, we step back into the early days of modern music therapy — where the healing power of sound was rediscovered not in a laboratory, but on the battlefields of World War II.
Through real stories of wounded veterans, the science behind trauma response, and the pioneering work of musicians who stepped into military hospitals, we uncover how music became a lifeline for thousands of soldiers fighting battles long after the war had ended.

This episode blends history with humanity: the courage of veterans, the breakthroughs of early clinicians, and the deeply personal stories of those who found their way back through melody — including a tribute to my own WWII grandfather, a former POW who used music to survive one of the darkest experiences a human can endure.

This is a story about resilience, recovery, and the unexpected places where healing begins.

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Buckle up — this is the funniest science lesson you’ll hear all year.
In this episode, we explore every major region of the frequency spectrum, from the bone-shaking rumbles below human hearing all the way to the WiFi signals fighting your microwave.

You’ll hear stories, jokes, weird history, surprising science, and original insights that turn the invisible world of vibration into a full-blown adventure.

We go deep on every zone:
• 0–20 Hz: earthquakes, elephants, body-rattling vibrations
• 20–80 Hz: the thump of music, 808s, thunder, jet rumble
• 80–300 Hz: musical fundamentals, voices, lions, heartbeats
• 300–3,000 Hz: human speech, alarms, trumpets, the “annoying frequency” zone
• 3,000–8,000 Hz: screams, feedback, danger signals
• 8,000–20,000 Hz: sparkle, harmonics, dog whistles
• Ultrasound & beyond: bats, dolphins, medical imaging, radar
• Radio & microwave range: WiFi, Bluetooth, satellites, communications
• Cosmic frequencies: stars, quasars, the echo of the Big Bang

Think science + comedy + music + storytelling — all rolled into one.
This is the episode nobody knew they needed, but everyone will talk about.

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In this episode, choppie chops takes listeners on a wild, funny, and mind-blowing journey through the longest-running musical groups in history — from rock bands that survived five decades of drama to legendary choirs and orchestras that have been performing for hundreds of years. Yes… hundreds.

Starting with 50-year rock veterans like AC/DC and Aerosmith, the episode climbs decade by decade into the centennial giants: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the New York Philharmonic, the Black Dyke Band, and more.

Then the timeline explodes into the unbelievable — ensembles that have been active for 300, 400, and even over 500 years. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir. The Vienna Boys’ Choir. Groups so old they make the Rolling Stones look like a garage band that just started rehearsing.

Along the way, choppie chops brings humor, history, and heart, breaking down how these musical institutions survived wars, revolutions, technology shifts, and entire eras of humanity. It’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we make — it’s something we inherit, protect, and pass on.

If you’ve ever been in a band, worked in a studio, played an instrument, or just love the stories behind the sound, this episode will inspire you, make you laugh, and maybe make you rethink how long a legacy can truly last.

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