”Breaking the Mold: Heavy Metal and Beyond with Tapanga Lee”

Tapanga Lee grew up hearing Motown, R&B, jazz, and metal in the same house. The idea that a person's interests should follow a stereotype came later, from other people.

One of The Tragedy Academy's earliest listeners, Tapanga joins Jay for a conversation about music, hockey, family, and the experience of being questioned for what you enjoy. She remembers the comments she heard at school and the support her parents gave her to keep being herself.

They talk about the changing feel of social media, raising children around the internet, and Chicago's music scene. Tapanga also discusses managing Among the Living Chicago, an Anthrax tribute band. It's a conversation between people who first connected online and found plenty to talk about beyond a screen.

What We Explore

• Becoming one of the show's first listeners
• Growing up with different kinds of music
• Racial stereotypes about speech and interests
• Family support and choosing your own style
• Hockey and life in Chicago
• Managing an Anthrax tribute band
• Social media, younger generations, and online judgment

About Tapanga Lee

Tapanga Lee is an early supporter of The Tragedy Academy and a music fan involved in Chicago's metal scene. In this conversation, she discusses managing Among the Living Chicago and her experiences with family, culture, and belonging.

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Hosted by Jay Hicks.

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