Will Schilling is an eighth generation South Carolinian, a quadruple Aquarius with Pisces rising (nod the B52s), and holistic manual therapist of twenty years practice. He studied philosophy and history in college and was a high school teacher in New York City in the early 2000s. As a lifelong R.E.M. fan since 1987, he sees the band’s work not just as great music but as a lens to see the world. Will tries not to take himself too seriously but despite his efforts he does anyway.
Will Schilling has hosted four Episodes.
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The Lifting - Daysleeper - Time After Time (Annelise)
June 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 19 mins
annelies mondi, athens, athens georgia, billy berry, daysleeper, georgia, michael stipe, mike mills, peter buck, r.e.m., rem, reveal, the lifting, time after time, university of georgia
Long time music fans, children of the South, and college friends Chris Ayers and Will Schilling discuss the music of R.E.M.
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Strange Currencies, Half a World Away, Oh My Heart
May 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 31 mins
athens georgia, billy berry, half a world away, michael stipe, mike mills, oh my heart, peter buck, r.e.m., rem, strange currencies, the bear, university of georgia
Long time music fans, children of the South, and college friends Chris Ayers and Will Schilling discuss the music of R.E.M.
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It's the End of the World As We Know It - I'm Gonna DJ - Just a Touch
May 13th, 2025 | 1 hr 37 mins
athens georgia, belong, billy berry, im gonna dj, its the end of the world as we know it, just a touch, michael stipe, mike mills, peter buck, r.e.m.
Long time music fans, children of the South, and college friends Chris Ayers and Will Schilling discuss the music of R.E.M.
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The Flowers of Guatemala and Belong
May 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
athens georgia, belong, billy berry, michael stipe, mike mills, peter buck, r.e.m., rem, the flowers of guatemala
Long time music fans, children of the South, and college friends Chris Ayers and Will Schilling discuss the music of R.E.M.
This episode features introductions, personal relationships with R.E.M.'s music, and some context covering our favorite bands and R.E.M. albums.