Story told by Robb Moreira Produced by Matt Elzweig Music “Irony of Chaos” by Irony of Chaos “Lycanthropic Misfortune” by Irony of Chaos Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound freesound/YouTube GlenCurtisAdams hssmusic lonemonk Michael T. Mays squashy555 Two two Steele zumby

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Twisted Metal

A return flight that almost didn't return.  Story told by Jessica DiSalvo Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound (freesound.org) fassaria tompallant JoelAudio ecfike  

The Red-Eye

A perfect storm of mismanagement and anxiety results in the real-life version of a classic nightmare scenario. Story told by Tim Heller Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound (freesound.org) Iamgiorgio anagar lewis100011    

Bad Company

Grant Morris hosts Happy Hour on the It’s New Orleans podcast network, which he founded. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Grant Morris

Jill Twiss is a New York Times #1 Bestselling author and an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer. She was a staff writer for six seasons of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jill Twiss

If you have a story to tell or would like to be featured on an upcoming episode like this one, email me at fallinguphill@fallinguphill.org Thanks for listening. Political scientist, circus performer and comedian Andrea Jones-Rooy  is a professor and directs undergraduate studies at NYU’s Center for Data Science. She also hosts Ask a Political Scientist. Falling Uphill is Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Andrea Jones-Rooy

David Ryan Polgar is the founder of All Tech Is Human and co-host of the podcast Funny as Tech. Produced by Matt Elzweig If you have a story to tell or would like to be featured on an upcoming episode like this one, email me at fallinguphill@fallinguphill.org Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

David Ryan Polgar

Falling Uphill is still a podcast where ordinary people in unthinkable situations tell their stories.   But it now also includes conversations like this one I had recently with Carin Gilfry. Carin, a voice actor and singer is the founder of Voice Actors of NYC. It’s grown from a small Facebook Group into an opportunity for almost 3,000 members to network and learn during live events, on and offline. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Carin Gilfry

 A houseful of traveling performers in a war zone is just about to call it a night, when intruders arrive outside their door.  Story Told by Holly Adams Produced by Matt Elzweig Music Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Art of War

 To mainstream elements in the neighboring countries of Nigeria and Benin, the Kalakuta Republic, musician Fela Kuti's commune, was off-limits and the subject of rumors and innuendo. Raised in the Celestial Church of Christ, but inspired by the sounds of high life, juju, funk, and rhythm and blues - and Afrobeat - the genre that Fela Kuti revolutionized, Leon Ligan-Majek taught himself the guitar and crossed the border into Nigeria from Benin as a teenager. He took shelter in the only place he knew that offered the musical opportunities he was seeking, not to mentione room and board, the Lagos branch of Celestial. But eventually he would decide to enter Kalakuta.  Produced by Matt Elzweig Story Told by Leon Ligan-Majek: Leon Ligan-Majek, or Kaleta as he’s known to his fans, got his start as a guitarist for King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti in Nigeria. Originally from Benin, he’s been living in New York for decades and tours the country with several bands including Zozo Afrobeat, which he leads, as well as Akoya, and Super Yamba Band. He his own label, Afrobeatology, as well, and has played, toured and recorded with Lauryn Hill.  MUSIC "Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod "Authority Stealing" Fela Kuti "Etienne Cakpo teaches drumming rhythms of Benin" "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)" Fela Kuti "Eglise Protestante Methodiste du Benin: Chorale Cité De Grâce de Porto-Novo" "Ja Funmi - Live 1983" - King Sunny Ade "Oro Mi Ti Dayo" - Ebenezer Obey "Palm Wine Guitar Music (Awieye)" - Sammy Odoh "Makojo" - Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe  "King Sunny Ade Live 1-2" - King Sunny Ade "Ball of Confusion" - The Temptations "AFRICA 70 - Let's Start" - Fela Kuti, Africa 70 & Ginger Baker "Je'nwi Teni (Don't Gag Me)" - Fela Kuti "The Illusion" - Ikebe Shakedown "Gentleman" - Fela Kuti "Open and Close (1981)" - Fela Kuti & Africa 70 "Shakara" - Fela Kuti "V.I.P" - Fela Kuti "Opposite People" - Fela Kuti  "Midja" (unreleased) - Zozo Afrobeat SOUND "Fela Under Siege" "Fela Anikulapo Kuti Live At The Shrine 1987; introducing the show and yabbis" Freesound.org: alexbird, LittleRobotSoundFactory, NoiseCollector, signtoast

Forbidden Land

Just in time for Election Day, Falling Uphill has received the infamous pee tape! No, not that pee tape. This one was recorded in London, not Moscow, and starts a punk rocker* not a useful idiot. *When you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Story told by Ed Zed, former lead singer of The Inconsolables, currently one half of The Casual Sexists. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music “Crisis Atomica” by GLAM “Hoverfly” and “I Want To Go To Borneo”  by The Inconsolables “Tiptoe Treadline” by Blue Dot Sessions "Maccary Bay ft. Brett VanDonsel" by Kevin MacLeod Sound freesound: chancemedia, ftpalad, launemax, ramiro1007, yellowbear Tell Your Story on Falling Uphill: fallinguphill@fallinguphill.org Help Falling Uphill produce more episodes on a more frequent basis. Become a Patron. Follow Falling Uphill on Instagram: @fallinguphillcast and Twitter: @falluphillcast                                                                                                                                                                                    Like Falling Uphill on Facebook Subscribe to Falling Uphill on Libsyn, iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, tunein or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Leaked!

One day, a stranger approached Cici McNair on a busy street in Midtown Manhattan. It was precisely the type of encounter that as a private detective, Cici McNair used assumed names and personas to avoid. Story told by Cici McNair. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music "Espionage at Noon" by Ergo Phizmiz "Espionage" by Split Phase "Maccary Bay ft. Brett VanDonsel" by Kevin MacLeod "I’m Doing Just Fine" by Lee Rosevere "Unanswered Questions" and “New Direction” by Kevin MacLeod "Down Low" by Stinky Treats "Hard Up on the Down Low" by Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society “Sticky Fingers” by Pk Jazz Collective “Underground Dance Club” by D-Smilez “Panic Attack” by The Courier Sound freesound: florianreichelt, rtb45, jmbphilmes   Tell Your Story on Falling Uphill: fallinguphill@fallinguphill.org   Help Falling Uphill produce more episodes on a more frequent basis. Become a Patron.   Follow Falling Uphill on Instagram: @fallinguphillcast and Twitter: @falluphillcast                                                                                                                                                                                               Like Falling Uphill on Facebook   Subscribe to Falling Uphill on Libsyn, iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, tunein or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Falling Uphill My Secret Identity

In the early 90s, a group of London schoolteachers and administrators invited a teenage punk band to play their prom. What were they thinking?  Story told by Ed Zed, former lead singer of The Walking Abortions Ed is currently one half of The Casual Sexists. Check out their most recent single, "What's Wrong With Being Sexy?" and all their music here. Produced by Matt Elzweig Music "You Give Me an Ulcer," "Where Does Jenny Live," "Four White Walls," and "Vision Red," by the Walking Abortions. (See above for Soundcloud link.)  "Clown Pain" by Brandy "Kopassus" by Punkasila "Maccary Bay ft. Brett VanDonsel" by Kevin MacLeod "Punk for Fashion" by Psychotic Reaction  "Reagan Shut Down the Asylums" by Punk Rock Opera "Two Waltzes, Op. 54 - Dvorak" by Musicians from Marlboro Sound BBC Sound Effects (various)  freesound: CAZAPROD, dmstudio, hjohnl, Nosebleed Cinema, LiamG_SFX,  schluppipuppie  

Punks at the Prom

The race to build a house before winter arrives in Northern New Mexico sets in is upended by murder. Sound freesound: Blu_150058 blukotek Story told by Emily Ray Reese -- Instagram: @emilyrayreese Produced by Matt Elzweig Music “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod  "Valantis Vespers," "Slow Dial,""The One Shot" by Blue Dot Sessions  Sound freesound: Blu_150058 blukotek tags: emily ray reese, unsolved murders, mysteries, New Mexico, stories, podcast Ways to Support Falling Uphill Leave a review on iTunes! Become a Patron! Have a Story to Tell on a Future Episode?  Email your idea to fallinguphill@fallinguphill.org

Earl's House

When you're in a park, in a country your parents told you was 'off-limits' after 9/11, and there's a man following you who you think may think you're a foreign spy, there's only one thing to do--become one.  Story told by Adam Valen Levinson Produced by Matt Elzweig Music “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod "The Oud Player of Rosslyn (Prelude 20 for Oud)" by Rob MacKillop "Oud Improvisation" by Hanawo "The Commoner" Sound freesound: eaglechopper YouTube September 11 2001 As It Happened - CNN live 10:11am - 9:00pm cjnewson88 Published on Aug 12, 2012 Ahmadiyya Mosque Lahore Terrorist Attack 28.05.2010 On BBC IneeMaakaYaMasroor Published on Jun 7, 2010 Grenades Kill U.S. Troops In Iraq palotiven Published on Dec 11, 2008 CNN's Michael Ware Reports on Afghan Death Highway RagingProg Published on Sep 9, 2009 Violence in Middle East, 29 Nov                                         newscompany                                                                            Published on Dec 31, 2007 Iranian students protest Ahmadinejad donkeytipping Published on Dec 11, 2006 Damascus Protest 15 March 2011 Syrianon Published on Apr 2, 2011 Aleppo : 28.11.2011 - Massive gatherings to protest the Arab league decisions Truth Syria Published on Nov 28, 2011 Syrian Police & Thugs shooting at protesters in Hama on 03/06/11    freeknight2011 Published on Jun 4, 2011  

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