I'm Derek Thompson, long time writer with the Atlantic magazine on tech, culture, and politics.

There is a lot of noise out there, and my goal is to cut through the headlines, loud tweets,

and hot takes in my new podcast, Plain English.

I'll talk to some of the smartest people I know to give you clear viewpoints and memorable

takeaways.

Plain English starts November 16th.

Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You eat Bristol, not just another university.

I'm Sean Finnecy, and this is The Big Picture, a conversation show about music and movies,

and what if we put them together?

Later in this episode, I'll have a conversation with John Maggio, who directed the latest

entry in our music box film series, his movie, Mr. Saturday Night, chronicles the fascinating

life of Robert Stigwood, an impresario, stage, screen, and music responsible for projects

like Saturday Night Fever, Greece, Jesus Christ Superstar, and a whole lot more.

John is a terrific filmmaker, very good guy.

I hope you'll stick around for our chat.

Robert Stigwood is one of the key figures in developing the movie soundtrack.

His role managing the BG's connected to the band of Saturday Night Fever, unlike this

amazing tradition that extends to today.

So joining me to talk more about the art of the soundtrack is the host of 60 songs that

explain the 90s and Ringer, senior staff writer Rob Harvilla.

Hello Rob.

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