
Each episode of the Nathans & Roncast features a deep dive into a single song. Hosted by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, this podcast includes conversations with the artists, as well as subject matter experts about the real-life stories behind story songs you know and love.
"Let's Play in the Snow": Doug Hamilton
November 27, 2023
This song by Aaron explores the simple pleasures of a parent playing in the snow with their child. We are pleased to interview Doug Hamilton, whose fiddle plays an important part in the sound of this song. He describes himself as classically trained, but physically drained by years of violin playing. A polymath and veteran of half a century performing in venues from tiny bookstores to arenas, Hamilton is still trying to figure out the purest path to musical truth. In this interview, you’ll hear tales of being on tour as a backing musician to such big names as Reba McEntire and Aaron Tippin, as well as why he chose a career change that led to owning a bicycle shop in Oxford, Ohio. But he remains musically active, including multiple dates each year with Michael.
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"Let's Play in the Snow": Doug Hamilton
November 27, 2023
This song by Aaron explores the simple pleasures of a parent playing in the snow with their child. We...
Bobby Ronstadt's "My World" (special mini-episode)
November 22, 2023
In this first mini-episode, we feature “My World,” by Michael’s cousin, Bobby Ronstadt....
"Without the Cold": Alan Jay Prescott
November 13, 2023
“I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome, I took some comfort there,” wrote Paul...
"Dr. Joelson's Bag": Sally Hayman
October 30, 2023
Who was Dr. Morris Joelson? In this episode we revisit the life of a physician in Paterson, New Jersey...
"Hello World": Brian Kernighan
October 17, 2023
Learning any new skill requires that scary first step. We’re honored to take our first step into podcasting...
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