Best Vinyl Tap Podcasts (2024)

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SE 4, EP 16: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced 2:03:37

20h ago2:03:37

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we tackle a BIG album, the 1967 debut LP by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Are You Experienced. Heralded by many as the greatest rock guitarist of all time, to many Jimi Hendrix, along with his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience (bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell) seemingly came out of nowhere. How…

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SE 4, EP 15: The 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators 1:58:34

11d ago1:58:34

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode we discuss the debut LP by the seminal psychedelic rock band, the 13th Floor Elevators: 1966's The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators. The 13th Floor Elevators were one of the the first well-known bands to come out of the Austin music scene in the 1960's, and one of the first band's nationwide to …

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23 years of TPB 46:19

4d ago46:19

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This week we talk about Trailer Park Boys premiering 23 years ago, the albums that shaped us and share a story of the 3 bears of car shopping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 4, EP 14: The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet 2:07:01

1M ago2:07:01

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode we tackle the Rolling Stones 1968 LP Beggars Banquet. 1968 was a tumultuous year for much of the world and a transitional time for the Rolling Stones. Their founder and original leader, Brian Jones, was increasingly absent due to his drug use, and their long-time manager/producer Andrew Loog Oldham had grown …

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What’s Dat? Catch phrases 1:02:43

19d ago1:02:43

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We’re back! We talk about Creep Salad Sandwiches, play What’s Dat? the catch phrase edition, plus we talk about great movies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 4, EP 13: Spirit - Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus 1:48:17

2M ago1:48:17

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Spirit and their fourth album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus. The band Spirit sports an impressive pedigree. Drummer Ed Cassidy (20 years older than the rest of the band) was an established jazz musician, having played drums with many jazz greats throughout the 1940s and 1950s. His…

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SE 4, EP 12: Aztec Camera - High Land, Hard Rain 1:41:11

2M ago1:41:11

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we dig into the debut LP by the Scottish jangle pop band Aztec Camera , 1983's High Land, Hard Rain. The creative force behind the band was Roddy Frame, a fine singer, remarkable guitarist, and very gifted songwriter, who started his career at 15, and was 18 when this album was recorded. Completed in just three we…

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SE 4, EP 11: Guy Clark - Old No. 1 1:55:20

2M ago1:55:20

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode we look a one of the finest songwriters to come out of Texas, Guy Clark, and his 1975 debut LP Old No. 1. While Clark is considered one of the great county and folk songwriters of the latter half of the 20th Century, he is also one of the least appreciated when it comes to recording his own songs. On O…

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Worst clams in history 59:26

2M ago59:26

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This week we play a brand new game called, What’s Dat? Talk about our worst clams (mistakes) in history, plus Ben Folds Five Wives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Truck Stop at The Dallas Eagle Vol. 2 1:51:18

2M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

Another great party with Truck Stop at The Dallas Eagle on February 10, 2024

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SE 4, EP 10: Supertramp - Breakfast in America 1:52:49

3M ago1:52:49

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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode, we take on a big LP, the 1979 monster hit by Supertramp, Breakfast in America. Supertramp struggled early in their career to find an audience. The two main song writers brought different strengths to the band. Founding member Rick Davies leaned more to the progressive rock side of things, where as Roge…

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Canadi-80s 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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This week we talk about Jono’s California trip, I deal with some fridge guys and we play Canadi-80s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 4, EP 9: Raspberries - Fresh 1:51:48

3M ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode, we take a listen to the second LP by one of the foundational bands of 1970's power pop: Fresh by the the Raspberries. The Raspberries were an intentional antithesis to everything that was going on in the early Seventies. Instead of focusing on the extended (and as they saw it, self-indulgent) musical j…

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SE4, EP8: Beck - Morning Phase 2:01:14

3M ago2:01:14

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss Beck and his twelfth studio album, 2014’s Morning Phase. Beck is known for embracing a wide-range of genres, to include folk, lo-fi, funk, soul, hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia (just to name a few). He often glides between genres on the same album, and someti…

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SE4, EP7: Blind Faith - Blind Faith 1:43:48

4M ago1:43:48

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Send us a Text Message. When Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood started hanging out and jamming together after the dissolution of their previous bands (Cream and Traffic respectively), there was no set plan to start a band together. That changed when Cream drummer Ginger Baker joined the fun. With the addition of bassist Ric Grech from the band Family,…

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Truck Stop at The Dallas Eagle Vol. 1 1:20:05

3M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Music from the Truck Stop Party at Dallas Eagle on Jan 13, 2024

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Pizza, Horses and Dogs, oh my! 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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This week Jono tackles the Ooni Karu again, we talk about the personality of horses and dogs, plus we talk about ranking classic Canadian songs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 4, EP 6: Pete Townshend - Empty Glass 1:52:08

4M ago1:52:08

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we dig into Pete Townshend's official debut solo LP, 1980's Empty Glass. As the main songwriter for The Who, Pete Townshend crafted songs that let singer Roger Daultrey flex his powerful voice and lets the rhythm section stretch out and indulge their bombastic sides. But on Empty Glass, Townshend is a…

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Band Starter Kit! 1:05:09

4M ago1:05:09

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This week we talk about career paths, Mutt Lange’s madness, plus we play a game called, Band Starter Kit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE4, EP 5: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory 2:05:20

5M ago2:05:20

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we turn our attention to one of the most successful bands from the late 1960s and early 1970's, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and what is considered by many their masterpiece, Cosmo's Factory. 1970 was a fertile year for music. While the English Invasion was still dominating the airwaves and the psychedelic …

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Music from Puppies + Onesies at Dallas Eagle 1:17:38

5M ago1:17:38

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Music from the Puppies + Onesies Party at the Dallas Eagle 12/22/23

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SE4, EP4: The Beach Boys - Sunflower 1:43:14

5M ago1:43:14

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode we discuss Sunflower, the1970 LP by the Beach Boys. The Beach Boys' songwriting was mainly Brian Wilson's department, especially after their masterpiece, Pet Sounds. But on 1970's Sunflower, all members contributed to the songwriting, instrumentation, vocals (with some help from other background singer…

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Drakes and Caicos 1:10:12

5M ago1:10:12

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This week Jono talks about his Disney trip, we discuss Drake’s and Caicos and we play Christmas Carol Charades! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE4, EP3: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action 1:44:58

5M ago1:44:58

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Send us a Text Message. This week's podcast is a listener's pick and boy are we grateful to have it be Shake Some Action by the Flamin' Groovies. Shake Some Action is nothing short of a power pop masterpiece. With its British Invasion vibe, it's hard to believe it came from 1976. There a bunch of great covers, including one that goes back to 1914. …

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SE4, EP2: Van Morrison - No Guru, No Method, No Teacher 1:47:02

6M ago1:47:02

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we revisit an artist we discussed during our first season - Van Morrison when we talked about his 1974 album Veedon Fleece. This time we discuss his 1986 LP No Guru. No Method, No Teacher. Morrison is known for making albums rich in spiritual themes and Celtic lore. Around the time of No Guru, he was …

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The pursuit of happiness 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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This week we talk about the Corey Perry mess, the pursuit of happiness in life, plus a Canadian Holiday jam game with Jono! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 4, EP 1: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound 2:00:24

6M ago2:00:24

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we explore the 1973 LP by one of progressive rock’s most interesting (and entertaining) bands, Selling England by the Pound by Genesis. Considered by many to be the best album of the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, it is definitely the most accessible, and even gave the band their first Top 40 single in…

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Canadian Tire chaos 52:32

6M ago52:32

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This week Andrea is already starting with the Christmas, what’s up with the chaos in Canadian Tire? Plus we play Hallmark’s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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The Bear rules 58:11

6M ago58:11

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Jono talks about becoming an AirBnB Superhost and how he fell in love with The Bear, plus can you listen to music and work at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Music from Bear Bust at Dallas Eagle 1:18:05

7M ago1:18:05

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Recorded LIVE from my set at Dallas Eagle

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Superstore lockdown 1:00:02

7M ago1:00:02

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We check in with Commander Donnie, Jer talks about The Real Canadian Superstore lockdown and we play What’s He Drivin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S3, Ep. 28: Kris Kristofferson - Kristofferson 1:55:04

7M ago1:55:04

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss the debut album by Kris Kristofferson 1970's Kristofferson. A man of many talents, Kris Kristofferson is a scholar, an athlete, a pilot, an actor, a performer, and most importantly, one of country music's most beloved (and most successful) songwriters. On par with Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zand…

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Mr Dressup 47:43

7M ago47:43

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This week we talk about the loss of Suzanne Somers, get to the bottom the Sobey’s flyer and chat about the Mr. Dressup doc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 3, EP 27: Doug Sahm - Doug Sahm and Band 1:54:51

8M ago1:54:51

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Send us a Text Message. This week it is another listerner's pick as we dig into the debut solo LP by Texas music legend Doug Sahm, 1972’s Doug Sahm and Band. Doug Sahm was by all accounts a musical prodigy, having mastered the guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, and fiddle by age 8. Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, Sahm was attracted to a variety of…

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Let’s catch up!! 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

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We’re back Bahds! We talk about Jono’s play, talk about health care and high school, plus we play more Alphabet Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE 3, EP 26: Tomorrow - Tomorrow 1:46:05

8M ago1:46:05

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss Tomorrow, the criminally underappreciated 1968 self-titled debut album by the band Tomorrow. Mostly known as a band that featured future Yes guitarist, Steve Howe. Alongside bands like Pink Floyd and the Soft Machine, Tomorrow was a pillar of the British underground scene, and their song "M…

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SE3, EP25: The Band - The Band 2:17:51

9M ago2:17:51

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss the Band and their second LP, The Band (also affectionately known as the Brown Album). With 50 plus years having passed, its difficult to understand the impact the Band had on the music industry, but it was HUGE. It is also hard to find a band that incorporated more American music tradition…

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SE3, EP24: Ten Years After - A Space in Time 1:44:25

9M ago1:44:25

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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode, we dive deep into the history of British rock legends Ten Years After and discuss their iconic 1971 album "A Space In Time." Their first record for new label Columbia showcased a notable shift towards a more acoustic and melodic direction compared to their previous works. Alvin Lee, widely regarded as …

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Dirty Disco 1:25:04

9M ago1:25:04

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Music from the Swishcraft Team

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SE3, EP23: Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight 1:52:08

10M ago1:52:08

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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode, its another listerner's pick! We give listen to 1978's Heaven Tonight, Cheap Trick's third studio album, and considered by many to be their best. Having explored their harder rock side on their self-titled debut, and embracing their power pop leaning on their second LP In Color, Heaven Tonight finds th…

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Juno the Lyrics 2 1:07:18

10M ago1:07:18

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This week we play Juno the Music? Jer talks about flicking Nibs and Jono has a How Many game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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SE3, EP22: Billy Joel - The Stranger 2:19:20

10M ago2:19:20

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Send us a Text Message. This week we look at The Stranger, Billy Joel’s 1978 tour de force. Teaming up with producer Phil Ramone for his fifth LP The Stranger, Billy Joel finally found the critical and commercial success that had eluded him previously. Recorded with his own band, the album represents Joel at the pinnacle of his art. Containing such…

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Do You Know The Lyrics? 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

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This episode, Jer tries to guess what show Jono watched, we play Do You Know The Lyrics? Plus Jono talks about his Ooni Karu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S3, EP 21: Blue Rodeo - Five Days in July 2:07:35

11M ago2:07:35

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Send us a Text Message. This week we talk about Five Days in July, the fifth album by the Canadian country-rock band, Blue Rodeo. Formed in 1984 by high school pals Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo became mainstays of the country and roots-rock revival in Toronto during the mid-1980s. In 1993, the band gathered at Greg Keelor’s farmhouse to be…

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S3, EP 20: Lucinda Williams - Lucinda Williams 2:01:36

11M ago2:01:36

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Send us a Text Message. On this week’s episode, we dig into the eponymous third album by the “Queen of Americana” 1988’s Lucinda Williams. After a move to California, Lucinda Williams found herself in the middle of a burgeoning roots rock scene, where traditional music was being performed with a punk-rock attitude. She formed a band of ace musician…

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S3, EP19: T. Rex - Electric Warrior 2:07:04

12M ago2:07:04

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Send us a Text Message. On this week’s episode, its another “Listener Pick,” the band and LP that gave the world Glam Rock: 1971’s Electric Warrior, the second album by T. Rex. Marc Bolan, T-Rex's charismatic front man played a pivotal role in early 70’s British rock. Forming the folk-rock duo/band Tyrannosaurus Rex, Bolan would embrace the shorten…

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Titanic Sub for $1500 59:41

11M ago59:41

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This week, Jono went to NYC, we talk about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Jer thought the cost of a ticket on the Titanic exploration was $1500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S3, EP18: Wilco - Summerteeth 1:59:06

12M ago1:59:06

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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode, we take a listen to the third album by Wilco, 1999’s Summerteeth. Wilco rose from the ashes of Uncle Tupelo trying to find its footing in the shadow of Son Volt, the band Jay Farrar founded. Wilco lead singer and main songwriter Jeff Tweedy had the vision of letting multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett pl…

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Y'All Means ALL - PRIDE 2023 1:15:25

12M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Y'All Means ALL! Happy PRIDE 2023

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Let’s play How Many?! 58:13

11M ago58:13

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This week we talk about the NS fires, play How Many! Plus we talk about MuchMusic days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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