Episodes
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Episode 924: Warren Zevon – The Early Years
We kick off Warren Zevon Week with our friend, Hunter Bennett. He’s a big fan of this under-appreciated artist. In part one, we discuss Zevon’s early years as a songwriter.
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Episode 923: July New Music – Ray Wylie Hubbard, Massive Wagons, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Peter Dreimanis and More
We conclude our July new music series with two listener calls. Walt Falconer (with friend Bernie Sparrow) picks songs by Ray Wylie Hubbard, Massive Wagons, Kai Danzberg, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard and the Bobby Lees. Gerald Chyzenski tells us about a “Nebraska” tribute album, specifically a contribution by Peter Dreimanis.
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Episode 922: July New Music – Fontaines D.C., Wolfhounds, Lydia Loveless, Daddy’s Beemer, Madeline Kenney
Part 3 of our listener series on July new music. Picks are: Wolfhounds (BJ Bonin); Fontaines D.C. and Lydia Loveless (Liam McIndoe); and Daddy’s Beemer, Madeline Kenney and Fontaines D.C. (Harris from South Carolina).
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Episode 921: July New Music – Idles, Fearless Flyers, Keleketla, Calling All Astronauts, Illuminati Hotties
Part two of our July new music listener series. Four calls today, with these picks: Paul Weller and Fearless Flyers (Kurt Gallagher), Keleketla (Scott Johnson), Calling All Astronauts and Idles (Scott from south Kansas City), Illuminati Hotties (Jesse from San Antonio).
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Episode 920: July New Music – Paul Weller, Doves, Courtney Marie Andrews, Matt Berninger, Lightning Dust, the Altogether
What have our listeners been digging? Steven Routledge from Scotland likes new music by Paul Weller, the Altogether, Lightning Dust, Matt Berninger and Doves. And Niklas Nygards from Sweden likes Courtney Marie Andrews.
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Episode 919: July New Music – Taylor Swift, Chris Cornell, Jidenna, Dream Wife
What have our interns been digging lately? New music from Jidenna (Mary), Taylor Swift (Matt) and Dream Wife (Sami), plus a posthumously released Guns N’ Roses cover by Chris Cornell (Sam).
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Episode 918: July New Music – Colorama, Cut Worms, Black Honey, Soccer Mommy
What’s Jim been digging lately? New music from Colorama, Cut Worms and Black Honey. Plus, a Cars cover by Soccer Mommy.
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Episode 917: July New Music – All Hits, Illuminati Hotties, Hinds
What’s Patrick been digging? New music by All Hits and Illuminati Hotties. Plus, we play a Clash cover by Hinds.
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Episode 916: Beer, Wine and Whiskey
Our friend Mike Snider provided us with some new (and somewhat unusual) drinks. He paired each with a song and we staged a tasting. That’s the show.
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Episode 915: Fan Mail – Thomas Dolby, Concert Ruiners, New Zealand
Listeners respond to past episodes. Kevin Clement of Louisiana tells us about a ruined concert. Ken Wadsworth of Kentucky talks about Thomas Dolby’s great follow-up album, “The Flat Earth.” And Liam McIndoe, a New Zealand native living in Ireland, explains matters of music (and meat pies) in his country of origin.