Chase Carroll and Ryan Oliver discuss everything Washington Wizards. From post-game recaps, to breaking news, Chase and Ryan have you covered.
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Chase Carroll walks you through everything from the Washington Wizards. From the NBA off-season, all the way through the playoffs, Chase has you covered.
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Nightmare bosses! Ungodly hours! Creepy Craigslists! Nick and Chase interview hilarious guests about their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between.
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The Ain't No Fang Podcast, hosted by Steve Zinsmeister and Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, breaks down everything you need to know about the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Curator #135 is a Podcast that explores mysteries, odd history, mythology, media and traditions. His favorite age is vint'age'. Dive into events and stories not always covered in school as well as the characters within those stories. Your host, Nathan Olli, is a former radio personality, aspiring author, event DJ and works in a library at a K-8 STEAM School.
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Want to take your career from stuck to unstoppable? To reach your fullest potential? Well, here's the story they don't tell you. There are no "meteoric rises" to the top. There are no "overnight sensations." Everyone has struggles and challenges they have to overcome. The purpose of this podcast is to shed light on the parts of our stories that we don't tell-- to show everyone that transformation is possible if we work for it. This is the place to demystify the whole idea of transforming you ...
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Weekly horse racing previews and betting tips from Henry and Ant. Join the guys for a preview of this week's big race action and ante-post tips ahead of the season's big meetings. Never miss a podcast by subscribing to OnthePod and get the early prices for all our horse racing betting tips. Ahead of Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown, look out for the lads' ant-post previews.
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My Fellow Americans, Life is actually just a microscopic, deluded moment in time, so let's cut to the freakin' chase. One look at our impending election debacle can solidify my case. It has been my contention since birth, that the answer to every difficulty we encounter on this sacred yet demented Stone, can be revealed with ultimate clarity through the ultra neurotic engagements of Music, Art, Literature, Film, Poetry and a good Pastrami sandwich. Why would any sane human spend so must time ...
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DIG THIS PRESENTS- "GARAGE BAND CONFIDENTIAL-PART TWO"- THE HISTORY OF A MUSICAL PHENOMENON! FROM SURF TO SOUL TO PSYCHOTIC REACTIONS TO MYSTERIANS TO HEARTLAND ROCK AND THE PAISLEY UNDERGROUND, THIS IS ...
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THE BEST GARAGE ROCK ALBUMS OF THE 1960'S: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/genre/11-garage-rock/1960s/#google_vignetteBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #60: HAUNTED HOUSE by Jumpin’ Gene Simmons (Hi, 1964)
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I love that the new home owner portrayed in this song squares off against a threatening demon, declaring: “Ain’t no Ha’nt gonna run me off!” This is one ballsy gentleman, Mr. Jumpin’ Gene Simmons. And, fittingly Mr. Chaim Witz of Kiss fame, (another ballsy guy), took his name in tribute to this man. Morris Eugene Simmons (1937-2006) started his car…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #59: CAUSE WE’VE ENDED AS LOVERS by Jeff Beck (Epic, 1975)
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This cut off Jeff Beck’s second solo effort was produced by the magisterial George Martin, the Beatle’s north star. The song was gifted to Jeff by Stevie Wonder, who did so, (according to JB), as an apology for having released the barn-burner Superstition first, after promising to let Jeff have it. He needn’t have worried - the plangent tone and hu…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "RAGGED GLORY"- A FATHER AND SON'S EXPEDITION TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA TO SHARE AND DOCUMENT THE BURNISHED BRONZE OF NEIL YOUNG, AND HIS LOVE EARTH TOUR
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Neil Young, Talking Stick Amphitheater, Phoenix, AZ, 4/27/2024 RAGGED GLORY Maybe Neil Young isn’t as spry as he used to be, but who is? At 78, to be playing hard core rock with the passion he displays isn’t only a goddam miracle, it’s a revelation. And, just like young Micah Nelson, who filled in for Nils Lofgren (who’s on tour with his other Sens…
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Episode 32: Wizards Snag the 2nd Overall Pick
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss big Wizards news, as the ping pong balls have landed somewhat favorably for the Wizards. They will select second in the 2024 NBA Draft. What are the guys' instant thoughts? What kind of player might they consider with that second pick? Who would be first on the boards of Winger and Dawkins? All sign…
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DIG THIS PRESENTS- "GARAGE BAND CONFIDENTIAL"- THE HISTORY OF A MUSICAL PHENOMENON! FROM SURF TO SOUL TO PSYCHOTIC REACTIONS TO MYSTERIANS TO HEARTLAND ROCK AND THE PAISLEY UNDERGROUND, THIS IS WHERE IT ...
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https://garagehangover.com/WELCOME TO THE 60'S GARAGE https://www.the60sofficialsite.com/60s-Garage-Bands.html GET READY FOR A GARAGE HANGOVERBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #58 - "THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC"- LOUIS PRIMA AND KEELY SMITH- Capitol Records-1958
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In 1948, New Orleans veteran trumpeter and singer Louis Prima stumbled into a young girl named Keely Smith. She was barely a performer at all, almost half his age, destined for a relatively quiet life; their encounter was pure coincidence. But they went on to invent “The Wildest,” the most exciting and successful lounge act Las Vegas has ever seen,…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "POETRY IN MOTION- THE ODYSSEY AND TRIBULATIONS OF WILLIAM BLAKE"- FEATURING JACK KEROUAC, TOM WAITS, HARRY DEAN STANTON, KURT COBAIN, PATTI SMITH, WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, JIM CARROLL ...
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ALL THINGS BLAKE: THE POETRY FOUDATION https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-blakeBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #57-: "ONCE IN A LIFETIME"- TALKING HEADS- Sire Records-1981
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The Meaning of “Once in a Lifetime” Byrne might have used preacher cadences as a jumping-off point for the song. But his message is more universal than regional, as he hints at the idea of someone living a life that has developed almost beyond their control. The refrain of You may find yourself supports this notion. Byrne implies that a person’s lo…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "THE HIT PARADE OF CAMPAIGN SONG CAROLERS "- AS THE MOST MURDEROUS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY APPROACHES, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS BREAK CONVENTION WITH A LOOK BACK ...
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COME VISIT THE BILL MESNIK SONG SAMPLE SITE! http://www.billmesnik.com/Samples.htmlBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
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Episode 31: Awards for MIP, MVP, most disappointing
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll talk Wizards full-season thoughts. Who were their picks for most improved, MVP, and who was their most disappointing Wizard of the season?
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"DIG THIS" WITH THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS -"CHIP TAYLOR- PART TWO" - WRITTEN PROOF THAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WHEN THE HEART HEARS WITH LUMINOUS CERTAINTY- THE TRUTH OF CHIP TAYLOR GOES MARCHING ON
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Like a cat with nine lives, Chip Taylor’s persona has embodied many iterations. Starting with his successful “songwriter for hire” status, penning golden hits like Wild Thing, and Angel of the Morning, up through his phoenix-like resurgence as an Americana elder statesman, the story of this man’s artistic survival, emerging as it did, out from the …
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #56: DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY by Bobby McFerrin (1988, EMI - Manhattan)
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Inspired by a quote attributed to the eastern mystic Meyer Baba, Bobby McFerrin created this a cappella masterpiece. And, although Michael Musto of the Village Voice has proclaimed it the “worst song of all time”, and Blender Magazine snarked “it’s difficult to think of a song more likely to plunge you into suicidal despondency,” this irrepressible…
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Diamondbacks' 20-game takeaways, plus Triple-A Reno manager Blake Lalli
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Breaking down what has led to the Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-11 record through 20 games. Then, Triple-A Reno manager Blake Lalli joins Alex Weiner to talk about Jordan Montgomery's time with the Aces, Blaze Alexander's evolution and more.
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #55: POPCORN by Hot Butter (Musicor, 1976)
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What was that Frankenstein music machine with all the dials, sliders, patch cords etc., that made other-worldly sounds that were supposed to resemble “real” instruments, like strings, horns and flutes, but didn’t? It was the mighty Moog, invented by Cornell doctoral student and Theremin salesman, Robert Moog. He hooked up with musician-educator Her…
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"DIG THIS" WITH THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS -"CHIP TAYLOR- FROM WILD THING TO NEW UKRAINIAN" - PART ONE- RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK PRESENT THE TALE OF AN UNPARALLELED SONGWRITER AND POET, PRACTITIONER ...
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Like a cat with nine lives, Chip Taylor’s persona has embodied many iterations. Starting with his successful “songwriter for hire” status, penning golden hits like Wild Thing, and Angel of the Morning, up through his phoenix-like resurgence as an Americana elder statesman, the story of this man’s artistic survival, emerging as it did, out from the …
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PUT ON A STACK OF 45s: "HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads (Stiff, 1977) Bill and Rich of the Splendid Bohemians explore the gleaming vinyl treasures of yore.
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With its distinctive 16-notes-to-the-bar bassline and unashamedly honky sax solo (played on two saxes at once), Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ signature hit was certainly one of the more idiosyncratic No 1s of the 1970s. The same could be said of their inimitable frontman, who exemplified the post-punk era’s particular ability to allow unlikely and e…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #54: BOBBY’S GIRL by Marcie Blane (Seville, 1962)
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At the outset, let me apologize for liking this song. It was outre almost immediately after its release. At this point it is so retrograde that I think a person might be able to enjoy it once again for it’s ironic naïveté. But, I have always loved the way her voice swoops up on the name “Bobby”. It still brings chills. I was nine years old, and I w…
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Episode 30: Wizards Discussion W/ Greg Finberg
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by 'The Wizards Podcast' Host, and Bullets Forever writer Greg Finberg to discuss many major Wizards topics. The guys give their first impressions of Tristan Vukcevic with two heavy minute games under his belt. Should the Wizards offer Corey Kispert an extension? Should they move Kuz this offseason? What has…
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BILL AND RICH OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND ART OF "LITTLE" JIMMY SCOTT, INVITING YOU TO BATHE IN THE HONEYED TONES OF THIS INIMITABLE VOICE.
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Jimmy Scott / James Victor Scott (1925-2014) When Jimmy was first heard on records, the audience assumed it was a woman. He was a one of a kind jazz vocalist, a phenomenon who lived a challenging existence, trying to negotiate his intersexuality with the prejudicial attitudes and toxic stigma of the 1940s and 50s. This caused him to adopt an aggres…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #53: GLAD ALL OVER by The Dave Clark 5 (Epic, 1964)
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It came roaring out of the car radio speakers like a sonic boom, powered by Dave Clark’s “Air Hammer” pulsating drum beats and Denis Payton’s beefy saxophone. (Clearly, this was inspirational to Clarence Clemons, when crafting Bruce Springsteen’s, E-Street sound.) Mike Smith, on double-tracked lead vocal and Vox organ may have looked like the leade…
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Episode 29: Poole Shining at PG, Vuk Early Look as a Wizard
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the recent stretch of games for the Wizards that included 3 straight wins, and a close OT loss. Poole has looked more his Warriors self since moving to point guard, is he the long term starting PG of the future? Or at least next season? Tristan Vukcevic has started his Wizards career, in limited min…
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A SPECIAL SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTATION: BILL MESNIK'S TIME MACHINE - SONGS ON THE SUBJECT OF TIME.
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https://www.rpmchallenge.com/ “We work not only to produce but to give value to time.” (Delacroix) Ten years ago I participated in the RPM Song Challenge: 10 songs in 30 days. I chose the theme of “Time” - (a fertile and elastic subject), for my inventions. Included here are 4 songs from that creative surge. It is said that time moves more quickly …
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Jordan Montgomery bolsters a deep Diamondbacks rotation
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Arizona signs a World Series champion at the 11th hour! What does it mean for the rotation and how does it stack up across the league? Plus, can Kevin Ginkel step up to be the closer with Paul Sewald on the Injured List? What are 10 questions we have ahead of Opening Day?
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The Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex (Owen Chase's Diary)
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The crew of the Essex left Nantucket on a whaling expedition in August of 1819. They knew that they might be at sea for as long as three years but they had no idea what they were about to encounter. Find out how 20 men survived a whale attack that sunk their ship only to be forced into three small boats in the middle of the ocean. What happens when…
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BILL AND RICH, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS EXAMINE THE QUESTIONABLE CAREERS OF THE MOGULS THAT KEPT THE VINYL SPINNING: DJ ALAN FREED, MORRIS LEVY (Roulette Records), BEATLES AND STONES MANAGER ALLEN KLEIN ...
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The lifeblood during my youth was infused by the artists who plied their magical trade via the 45 rpm discs of the 60s and 70s. I never stopped to think about the business men who signed and recorded these artists, distributed their records, and got them played. Art is Art, and Business is Business, and apparently you can’t have one without the oth…
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BILL MESNIK PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #52: THE MEXICAN SHUFFLE by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass (A&M, 1964)
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Herb Alpert: you’ll never find a more beloved figure in the pop music world. A mensch. Did you think he was Latin? Nope. He IS an Angeleno, but….he was a Jewish kid, born in Boyle Heights; went to Fairfax High and USC. Before “cultural appropriation” became a dirty word, Herbie had a revelation while attending a bullfight in Baja - came back with “…
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Previewing the loaded NL West - Are teams chasing the Diamondbacks?
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Alex Weiner and Mitch Vareldzis give their thoughts on recent D-backs roster moves and what it means for the pitching staff. They then go through each team in the division and try to answer their biggest questions.
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Bilal Coulibaly has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss the bad news heard today. The guys list their grades of Bilal's rookie year. Tristan Vukcevic has been signed by the Wizards following being stashed overseas most of his rookie year. The guys give their thoughts on what to…
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BILL MESNIK PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #51: MR MUDD AND MR GOLD by Townes Van Zandt (Poppy, 1971)
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The first time I heard this tune was on Ricky Jay’s collection of songs about cards and card players. Subsequently, I heard Steve Earle’s story about how, when he was playing some dive for 4 or 5 people, Townes Van Zandt stumbles in and starts heckling him. It’s Outlaw Country lore: Townes demands Earle play Wabash Cannonball- repeatedly. Finally, …
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The Splendid Bohemians Present “Hotel Bohemia”- The Rat Pack Edition- The Infamous 1962, 4AM Show Live From The 500 Club In Atlantic City- Only 250 Vinyl Copies Were Pressed For Special Guests- Frank ...
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The 4AM Rat Pack performance presented here was privately pressed on vinyl as a special gift to very special 500 Club patrons. We present this untouched audio from the original acetate as it represents the taste and feel of this historic occasion. What tomfoolery! It’s 4 o’clock in the morning, and these bad boys are just getting started. This reco…
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BILL MESNIK PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #50: CHERRY BOMB by The Runaways (Mercury, 1976)
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A Cherry Bomb is a spherical exploding device, banned in 1966, but whose pop is enjoyed throughout the nation as a salute by rebellious teenagers everywhere. A “cherry” is also a moniker for a virgin’s hymen, the “popping” of which was a badge of honor for teenage boys everywhere. Cherie Curry, the lead singer of The Runaways, an all-girl, hard roc…
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The Wizards are coming off back to back wins for just the second time all season, with wins over the Hornets and Heat. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss the past two games. Ryan and Chase also dive into their thoughts on Poole's move to the bench, and what they think of the job Brian Keefe has done thus far in his tenure as Interim Head Coach.…
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: GUITAR GURUS! A TRIBUTE TO THREE LEGENDARY MASTERS OF THE INSTRUMENT: ARLEN ROTH, THE REVEREND GARY DAVIS, AND RY COODER.
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Today The Splendid Bohemians pay homage to three not only consummate artists of the guitar, but teachers of their craft as well - responsible for passing on the mysteries of their music to generations of thankful acolytes. ARLEN ROTH: Arlen Roth is the ultimate sideman and guitar teacher who has played with everybody. His first book, Slide Guitar, …
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BILL MESNIK PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #49: DIRTY BLVD. by Lou Reed (Sire, 1988)
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There was nobody like Lou Reed, and there is no Sunny Song like Dirty Blvd: a black and white hellscape, described by a cynic past being surprised by any indignity - yet, still managing to extract beauty and hope out of the filthy miasma. When the Statue of Bigotry says: “give me your hungry, your tired, your poor, I’ll piss on them” you know this …
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: DIRECT FROM THE STARLIGHT LOUNGE IN THE WORLD FAMOUS "HOTEL BOHEMIA"- COMEDY NIGHT WITH TRIBUTES TO RICHARD LEWIS, NORM McDONALD, SHECKY GREENE AND LEO GORCEY
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Richard Lewis "This is Joyce, Richard’s wife. Thank you for your loving tributes. He would be beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I. In response to the many queries , I know Richard would appreciate donations in his memory to the Los Angeles based charity http://comedygivesback.com or the charity of your choice." "If you wish to know who Richard …
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BILL MESNIK PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #48: I WENT TO A MARVELOUS PARTY by Noel Coward (Columbia, 1956)
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Noel Coward (1899-1973), that epitome of British sophistication, was an invention. He was entirely self educated, having left school at 9 years old to pursue a career on the stage. After a modest success as an actor, he switched to playwriting in 1924 with The Vortex - (in order to write a good part for himself) - and set the theatrical world on fi…
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Who will be the fifth starting pitcher in the rotation?
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Who will be the fifth starting pitcher in the Diamondbacks rotation? Are there other positions that are up for grabs?
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Bill Mesnik Presents a musical tale that could hit a nerve with you....THE NERVE: TOGETHER AGAIN! (A "live from the garage" document of my reunited rock'n'roll brethren).
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THE NERVE REUNION This is Bill Mesnik of the Splendid Bohemians with a musical tale that could Hit A Nerve with you: Sometimes life surprises you, and families are created and sustained where you don’t expect. I belong to a garage band brotherhood, consisting of five late-life Peter Pans, swaddled in the moon-glow of teenage rock n roll dreams, and…
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS WELCOME YOU TO "HOTEL BOHEMIA"- EPISODE ONE-RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK INTRODUCE YOU TO A LOST JOHNNY CASH TREASURE, THE WORLD OF BROTHER THEODORE AND LINDA RONSTADT REFLECTIONS ...
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Welcome To Hotel Bohemia Eccentric. Rebellious. Amoral, quite often. But bohemianism was, maybe still is, about much more than just frightening the horses. The writer Virginia Nicholson recently told the Today programme that "in a sense, we are all bohemians today". But what is a bohemian, how do you spot one, and might you be a boho, too? "Bohemia…
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Episode 26: Poole Benched, Deni Ascending
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss some of the major topics surrounding the Washington Wizards. Jordan Poole has been moved to the bench, our thoughts after 2 games as sixth man. Deni Avdija put together a string of 5 extremely impressive games, to be followed by one tough one against the defending champs. Johnny Davis is getting min…
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #47: TIKI TORCHES AT TWILIGHT by David Lindley and El Rayo-X (1988, Elektra)
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David Lindley was one of a kind - The ultimate sideman. “The Prince of Polyester” played a mind-boggling array of exotic stringed instruments and musical genres with swing and inventiveness. One of the pillars of the Southern California folk-rock sound that dominated the airwaves in the 70s, this Sancho Panza to the dueling Quixotes of Jackson Brow…
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In the early 1940s, a well-liked man was brutally murdered in his home while his wife recovered from hip surgery in a nearby hospital. There were no signs of forced entry, plenty of cash around the home, and every door and window was locked from the inside. So who did it? And more importantly, where did the assailant go after the murder? The house …
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #46: WAY DOWN THE OLD PLANK ROAD by Uncle Dave Macon (Vocalion, 1926)
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The earth shifted for me when I heard Uncle Dave Macon for the first time. This was when the Harry Smith Anthology was released on CD in 1997. The energy of this man, swingin’ his claw hammer banjo and elating me with his infectious humor, brought the sepia-toned 19th century to boisterous life, and I was smitten. I began listening to, and reading,…
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"HOTEL BOHEMIA"- A SPECIAL PREVIEW OF A NEW SERIES - WELCOME TO OUR KALEIDOSCOPIC SHELTER WHERE MUSIC, HOPE, LAUGHTER AND DRAMA COLLIDE WITH OUR BEST DREAMS AND THE NOTION OF ETERNITY- WELCOME TO ...
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HOTEL BOHEMIA IS DESIGNED TO LEAD YOU TO A DESTINATION CONSTRUCTED WITH THE HOPE OF EXAMINING THE HOLY PAST, THE PUZZLING PRESENT AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR IMPENDING FORTUNES. THIS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED WITH LOVE TO THOSE WHO INSPIRED THE ARCHITECTURE OF THIS HOTEL BOHEMIA PREVIEW: MEL BLANC, PHIL OCHS, ANDY DEVINE, SAM LAY, EUGENE O'NEILL, ROBER…
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"All Going Down Together" - Songs For Our Times (And Some Just Timeless) A Soul, Folk, Rock and Country Excursion- Featuring Bobby Stevens & The Checkmates LTD, James Brown and His Famous Flames, Kaleo ...
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"I am a determinist. As such, I do not believe in free will...Practically, I am, nevertheless, compelled to act as if freedom of the will existed. If I wish to live in a civilized community, I must act as if man is a responsible being." - Albert Einstein, "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss…
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #45: WILLY O WINSBURY by Pentangle (Reprise, 1972)
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There was a crippling blizzard in Iowa in April of 1973. Over a foot of snow fell, coupled with 50-70 mph winds. But, inside my dormitory at U of I, I was warmed by the eternal sunshine of Pentangle’s evocation of the 12th century. The plangent voice of Jacqui McShee, accompanied by John Renbourn and Bert Jansch’s jazz infused “baroque folk” sustai…
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Episode 25: The Post-Trade Deadline Pod
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Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the Wizards following a *relatively* quiet trade deadline. The guys discuss the trade of Daniel Gafford. What did they think of the return? Thoughts on Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Delon Wright and others staying in the building post deadline. What do they think of Brian Keefe early into his tenure as in…
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The games of the Third Olympiad were the first Olympics to be held on American soil. After St. Louis wrestled away the chance to host the games from Chicago, they lumped the event in with the Louisiana Purchase Expo and World Fair. The Olympic Marathon, an event that everyone looked forward to, was a mess from start to finish. Full of comedy, dange…
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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #44: WHO KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW MAY BRING by Traffic (United Artists, 1968)
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The original line up of Traffic had it all: mysticism, funk, folk, world music, and a healthy dose of irony. For an acid head like me they were the perfect accompaniment for a trip through shifting patterns of synchronicity. Of course, Traffic was helmed by the one and only Steve Winwood, who as a teenager impressed the world, shouting the blues on…
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