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Episode 1299: Andrew Howie – Interview
We talk with Scottish singer-songwriter (and sometimes ambient music composer) Andrew Howie about his 2021 album, “Pale White Branches.” This was listener Steven Routledge’s favorite album of last year, and since he is a patron of the pod, he got to pick this topic – and even lined up the guest!
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Episode 1298: 1992 – R.E.M., Uncle Tupelo, Lyle Lovett
Noah Crane, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. He leads Jim & Patrick in a discussion of three favorite albums turning 30 this year: “Automatic for the People” by R.E.M., “March 16-20, 1992” by Uncle Tupelo and “Joshua Judges Ruth” by Lyle Lovett.
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Episode 1297: Talkin’ About Rick Rubin
Jeff Niebuhr, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. He leads Jim and Patrick in a discussion of the amazing producing career of Rick Rubin.
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Episode 1296: ‘Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan’
Eric Lohrenz, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. He leads Jim and Patrick in a discussion of tribute album “Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International,” released 10 years ago.
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Episode 1295: Meat Loaf, Rest in Power
The singer known as Meat Loaf died at age 74 on Jan. 20. Jim and Patrick discuss his music and acting career.
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Episode 1294: 2021 Favorites – Unto Others, Broken Chanter, The Beths
It’s a bonus listener favorites episode. Sunny Varney talks about her favorite album of last year, “Strength” by Unto Others. Roger Grace’s album pick is “Auckland, New Zealand, 2020” by the Beths. His song of the year is by Broken Chanter.
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Episode 1293: 2021 Favorites – Mdou Moctar, Bleachers, Mannequin Pussy
Jim and Patrick share their favorite music of 2021. They both pick “Afrique Victime” by Mdou Moctar as their favorite album of last year. Patrick’s favorite song is by Mannequin Pussy. Jim’s favorite song is by Bleachers.
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Episode 1292: 2021 Favorites – Dodie, Harborcoat
Interns Matt and Sami share their favorite albums of 2021. Matt goes with “Joy is Elusive” by Harborcoat. Sami picks “Build a Problem” by Dodie.
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Episode 1291: 2021 Favorites – Remi Wolf, Mobley, Turnstile
Listener Paul Trap shares his favorite song of 2021, by Remi Wolf. And interns Sam and Mary discuss their favorite albums of last year. For Sam, it’s “Glow On” by Turnstile, while Mary goes with “Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme” by Mobley.
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Episode 1290: Ronnie Spector, Rest in Power
Ronnie Spector died at age 78 on Jan. 12. Jim and Patrick pay tribute to this iconic singer. Plus we play a clip from a 2018 episode in which listener Paul Trap chose the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” as a perfect pop song.