Harp On It
Harp On It, a podcast where Ian MacInnis and Chris MacIntosh meet to carry on and analyze the conversations started by their favorite artists’ songs. To them, one of the best aspects of music is the discussion it starts.
Episodes
Welcome back to The Harp On It Podcast! In this 18th episode, Ian takes the lead as he and Chis dive into a heartfelt conversation all about love. From timeless classics to unexpected gems, the duo trades their favorite tracks that capture the many shades of this powerful emotion. Tune in for personal reflections, musical insights, and plenty of laughs as they unpack the theme of love through the songs that say it best.
A companion ...
Welcome back for the 4th episode of Album Book Club, brought to you by The Harp On It Podcast! In this episode, Ian leads the way with a breakdown of "Jazzmatazz Volume 1" by Guru. Follow along as he and Chris discuss the themes, methods, and impact of this fantastic album. Thanks for joining!
Welcome back to the 17th episode of the Harp On It Podcast and a return to the normal format. For this episode on beefs, Chris has chosen to discuss the topic through the use of Pusha T and Drake’s beef, with a focus on track “Infared”. Listen along as Chris walks Ian through the ins and outs, with Ian returning the favor for Kendick Lamar and Drake’s beef. As always, HOIP uses music as the backbone of the episode to move throug...
Welcome back for the 3rd episode of the Album Book Club, featuring the boys from the Harp On It Podcast. In this episode, Chris leads the way for a breakdown of the album "Aquemini" by Outkast. Listen and watch along as he and Ian trade anecdotes and opinions about one of the most influential hip hop albums of the last few decades.
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We are coming to you with something a little bit different with this one. Due to travel considerations, the boys had to record separately this time.
In the episode's first part, Ian tackles a subject that has come up before on the show, the conversion from digital streams to physical sales numbers. He takes a look at both the positive and negative aspect of the method. A handful of the references that he used are listed ben...
Welcome back for the second episode of the Album Book Club, brought to you by the Harp On It Podcast. In this episode the boys dive into the inspirations and lasting legacy of the monumental album, "Horses" by Patti Smith. Listen along as Ian and Chris discuss what the album means to them and how they think it has shaped the current music landscape!
Whether you're a casual listener or a certified stan, this one's for you.
In this episode, the boys dive into the world of parasocial relationships. Chris and Ian explore the light and dark side of the topic. They discuss the range of parasocial relationship types that can exist between creators and consumers and their opinions on the matter. As always, HOIP uses music as the backbone of the episode to move through the topic...
Welcome to the first episode of Album Book Club, brought to you by the creators of The Harp On It Podcast!
Is this new podcast, Chris Macintosh and Ian MacInnis will dive a little deeper into albums from beginning to end! First up on the list? SABLE, fABLE by Bon Iver. They go song by song through the entire project to get to the bottom of Justin Vernon’s thoughts, meaning, and inspiration for the album, so listen along as the boy...
Cue the confetti - it's fresh start season!In this episode, the boys are back from a long hiatus and this time ... on video! Through a few choice songs, Chris and Ian tackle the topic of fresh starts and new beginnings, while swapping thoughts and lots of laughs.
Song List:
"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
"I'm Still Standing" by Elton John
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms! Change is in some ways an inevitability, while simultaneously a nearly impossible achievement both societally and even personally. This is the basis for Chris and Ian's conversation in today's episode. Inspired by the multi-talented Djo, the HOIP boys share their thoughts on the matter. Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Change b...
In this episode the HOIP boys discuss dreams, in all aspects! What are some of your dreams and aspirations? Can dreams change over time? What's a reoccurring nightmare you had as a child? Chris and Ian answer all these questions and more. Meanwhile, as always they tie it all back to some of their favorite songs.
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode - I Can by NAS
Stereo Colored Cloud (Shaman's ...
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
This episode, the HOIP boys create vinyl set lists for each other. Ian chose 5 songs he knew Chris would love but had never heard, and vice versa. The boys have a lot of fun in this episode and we think you will too.
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Genghis Khan by Miike Snow
Nubian Farlow by Varnish La Piscine
Bleach by BROCKHAMPTON
Co...
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
The HOIP boys get back to it in episode 9, part 2, with the topic of "Death".
It's a different approach this episode, without the Beatles focus, so buckle up to see where this one takes 'em!
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Sing About Me, Dying Of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar
Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton
Nights by Frank...
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
In today's episode Chris and Ian discuss "DEATH", but it may not be the typical angle you expect. The HOIP boys unpack the death to old traditions as it relates to music, and do their best to decide what it will mean to embrace the new. Tune in to hear what they have to say!
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Now And Then by...
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
In this episode, Chris and Ian discuss the complicated relationship we all have with social media. Is it a benefit or is it ruining our lives? As always the HOIP boys share songs that address this very question, and further the conversation with personal anecdotes as well as pop culture references to figure it out. Yes, Matt Rife's name does come up. Chris and Ia...
This week Chris and Ian dive into a pretty popular topic, Self Worth. Join them along the way as they use some of their favorite music, anecdotes, and life lessons to discuss what it means to them.
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Wet Dream by Wet Leg
Haircut by Amindi
2009 by Mac Miller
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
Just in time for the time change, this week Chris and Ian dive into seasons and the emotions that accompany them. Does summer bring happiness? Winter bring peace? No matter what the response, this episode is for you!
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Sunshine by Atmosphere
Winter Song by The Head And The Heart
Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts
Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hellos
This is the...
For this week's episode, the boys take a break from their normal format and get spooky to celebrate the Halloween holiday. Chris and Ian go back and forth with songs that they feel embody the eerie and ghostly vibes that come with the season and discuss each along the way.
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Psycho Killer by Talking Heads
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Cradles by Sub Urban
Human Fly...
This episode, your hosts Chris and Ian dive into the topic of boredom! Through personal experience and societal anecdotes and with music as their guide, they discuss what the topic means to them.
Chris and Ian chose the following songs to accompany this episode -
Boredom by Tyler, The Creator
I Wanna Be Sedated by Ramones
Bored by Billie Eilish
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
On this, the second episode of the Harp On It Podcast, Chris and Ian discuss the topic of "The Disillusionment of Growing Up". With the help of a few of their favorite songs, they dive into what they think growing up and the accompanying disillusionment means to them. Join them for their second "Musical Conversation Between Friends"!
This is the music-free episode, available on all platforms!
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