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The Musical Innertube

Don Rooney and John Timpane talk to people you'd talk to -- if you had a microphone!

Feb 14, 2026

John Horgan is a science writer. His best-known book is "The End of Science," which gives you a good idea of where he thinks science is headed.  You can also find his name in the Epstein Files.  In other words, a perfect guest for the Innertube this Tuesday!


Jan 27, 2026

Rod Goelz was your typical rockstar-wannabe.  He played in local bands in local bars. But once he started teaching music, he found his real passion.  Now he's using new and different ways of teaching to pass on that passion to students and others who need music in their lives.


Jan 6, 2026

Patrick Berkery is the editor of the online daily newsletter for the Keystone Newsroom, delivering news people need and can use in their inbox each morning. He's also started a newsletter that explores all the pizza the state has to offer. Oh and in his spare time (does he HAVE any?), he's a freelance drummer.


Dec 23, 2025

Happy Holidays!  It's time for end-of-the-year lists, but we've done that one better.  Here are some all-time favorite songs from John, Don, and music historian Bill Trousdale!  Some are obscure, some familiar  - maybe they'll become your favorites, too!


Dec 2, 2025

Are you indecisive?  Are you always worrying about what to do, and what not to do? Well, worry no more!  Here is your complete guide to living - just enroll in Gina School! Author, teacher and life coach Gina Barreca tells us the whys and wherefores about her new book.