Best Banded Pines Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 299: The Jazz Session No.376, ft. Mark Lockheart's 2022 album "Dreamers" 2:00:00

29m ago2:00:00

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The Jazz Session No.376 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in August 2024, featuring the excellent 2022 contemporary album “Dreamers”, from Mark Lockheart. TRACK LISTING: Lover Come Back to Me - Ben Webster; Dick's Boogie - Vic Lewis/Jack Parnell Jazzmen; Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band; Guerilla - Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson; Marmalade…

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Physical Media We Still Treasure 14:52

10m ago14:52

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The vinyl record, the CD, the DVD, the VHS tape — even the paper book has been the subject of debate and concern over its future. But we haven't given up our collections just yet. Today, we're revisiting our conversation about the physical media we still treasure. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Po…

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Alien: Romulus And What's Making Us Happy 18:43

15m ago18:43

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Alien: Romulus is the latest entry in the venerable Alien sci-fi/horror film franchise, and it leans hard into the horror. The new movie stars Cailee Spaeney as one of a young crew of space miners, along with David Jonsson as her android brother. You'll never guess what species of slimy extraterrestrial evil they encounter. Faces get hugged, chests…

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Didi 14:48

1d ago14:48

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The movie Didi is a vibrant coming-of-age dramedy and was a Sundance film festival favorite. It stars Izaac Wang as a 13-year-old just trying to survive the awkwardness of puberty as a Taiwanese-American kid living in the Bay Area. He's got a crush to impress, complicated friendships to navigate, and family members who are sooooo embarrassing. Didi…

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$#@*! Profanity In Pop Culture 16:04

22m ago16:04

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We've got dirty words on the brain, and we're chatting about the use and functions of profanity in entertainment. In this encore episode from 2013, we cover everything from Anchorman to South Park to Shakespeare. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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The Phish tour continues with Ruby Waves and iconic Simple and Tweezer jams 1:27:55

1d ago1:27:55

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"Phish's Record-Breaking Jams: A New Era in Live Performance" Larry Mishkin discusses a 1990 performance by the Jerry Garcia Band, highlighting the importance of his album recorded during this period and recommending it for fans of Garcia. He then shift to discussing Phish, describing a lengthy and memorable jam session of the song "Simple" during …

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Hunter Schafer's Movie Cuckoo 16:04

5d ago16:04

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In the new, stylishly odd horror film Cuckoo, Hunter Schafer plays an American teenager who reluctantly moves with her family to a mysterious resort in the German Alps. Her rebellious spirit clashes with the resort's creepy proprietor, played by Dan Stevens. When weird stuff starts happening, long-buried family secrets come to light and the resort'…

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Episode 298: The Jazz Session No.375, ft. "Jazz is Dead 14", from Henry Franklin 2:00:00

1d ago2:00:00

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The Jazz Session No.375 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in August 2024, featuring the highly accomplished and stylish 2022 album “Jazz is Dead 14”, from Henry Franklin, with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. TRACK LISTING: You'll Know When You Get There - Herbie Hancock; Third Floor Richard - Charles Lloyd Quartet; Zing! Went the Strings o…

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It Ends With Us and what's making us happy 28:22

4d ago28:22

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The 2016 Colleen Hoover novel It Ends With Us was a massive bestseller. And now that book is a movie. Blake Lively stars as Lily Bloom, a woman who falls for a hot neurosurgeon played by Justin Baldoni — who also directs the film. But their relationship is complicated by the return of her old flame (Brandon Sklenar). She also has to reckon with her…

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Three great fiction audiobooks 7:27

5d ago7:27

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It's summer, and whether you're taking a trip – or simply staying out of the heat with the AC running – there's nothing like relaxing with a good audiobook. So in this encore episode, we are recommending three of our favorite fiction audiobooks. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Here's why we love the Olympics 24:29

7d ago24:29

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There is nothing better for the summer doldrums than a blast of Olympic glory. For a couple of weeks this summer, athletes are showing us how they flip, run, swim, climb, and paddle and even breakdance to prove they are the best in the world. We're checking in with the 2024 Olympics, including wins for gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, a…

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Colman Domingo's Sing Sing is a rare empathetic prison drama 17:22

8d ago17:22

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The moving drama Sing Sing stars Colman Domingo as the leader of a tight-knit theatre ensemble within one of the most notorious maximum-security prisons in the United States. Most of the cast are alumni of the actual program who had input on the filmmaking process. The movie showcases the ups and downs of putting on a show without being overly sent…

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Episode 297: The Jazz Session No.374, ft. the late, great jazz-blues musician and band-leader John Mayall 2:00:00

8d ago2:00:00

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The Jazz Session No.374 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in August 2024, featuring the late, great jazz/blues musician and band-leader John Mayall, along with tracks from famous and lesser-known collaborators. TRACK LISTING: It Doesn't Matter - Spyro Gyra; Being With You - George Benson; What'd I Say - John Mayall; You Can't Take It With You - Ke…

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Episode 296: The Crossing No.65, ft. The Albion Band's album "Happy Accident" 1:00:00

9d ago1:00:00

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The Crossing No.65 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in August 2024, featuring the superb 1999 folk-rock album “Happy Accident” from The Albion Band. TRACK LISTING: Hanging on a Star - Nick Drake; My Man On Love - Judee Sill; Wayfaring Stranger - Johnny Cash; Snakes on Everything - Little Feat; Wings - The Albion Band; The Landslide - The Albion B…

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Trap and what's making us happy 25:22

11d ago25:22

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M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Trap stars Josh Hartnett as a father attending a pop concert with his teenage daughter. But all is not as it appears. It quickly turns out that the entire concert is surrounded by police who are trying to catch a dangerous serial killer in the most difficult way possible. There is a lot going on in this bonkers mov…

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House Of The Dragon season 2 makes it Rhaen(yra) 22:56

12d ago22:56

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The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon is almost over. The war between two rival factions of the Targaryen dynasty is fully underway, complete with stealth missions, palace intrigue, battle scenes and hot dragon-on-dragon action. But now that the Dance of the Dragons is in full swing, has the Game of Thrones prequel finally hit its stride? …

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Time Bandits maps contemporary vibes over a cult classic 21:43

13d ago21:43

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The dryly funny new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits reimagines the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name. A squad of inept thieves — including their sort-of leader, played by Lisa Kudrow — have stolen a map of the universe. They use it to jump through portals to various time periods to steal stuff. One jump takes them into the bedroom of a British…

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We're talking songs of the (Brat) summer 26:57

14d ago26:57

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Trying to declare the "official" song of the summer isn't a new sport. But this year feels like the first in a while where the field's been so crowded from the domination of pop girls like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan to country twang with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, and Shaboozey. Today, we discussing the songs and artists who …

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Phish's three-night run at Alpine Valley 1:30:19

15d ago1:30:19

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Phish's three-night run at Alpine Valley Larry Mishkin features a Grateful Dead concert at a "funky" venue on July 29, 1994, at Buckeye Lake, Ohio. The Grateful Dead opened with "Rain" by the Beatles, reflecting their admiration for the Beatles' music. "Rain," primarily written by John Lennon, was a song exploring themes of reality and illusion and…

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Episode 295: The Jazz Session No.373, ft. Courtney Pine's 1986 classic "Journey to the Urge Within" 2:00:00

19d ago2:00:00

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The Jazz Session No.373 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in Jul 2024, featuring the classic 1986 album “Journey to the Urge Within” from Courtney Pine. TRACK LISTING: Symbiosis - Billy Cobham; Back to the Beginning - Bill Bruford, w. Annette Peacock; Brilliant Corners - Thelonius Monk; Margot - Keith Jarrett ; I Believe - Courtney Pine;Peace - Co…

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Deadpool & Wolverine and what's making us happy 23:43

18d ago23:43

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In the highly meta Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally meet up for their own big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, Wolverine is still tragic, and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless wisecracking. The movie is jam-packed with fan service and Easter eggs. …

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In The Decameron, the Black Death makes for black comedy 17:34

19d ago17:34

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In Netflix's weirdly compelling dark comedy The Decameron, the bubonic plague is ravaging Florence in 1348. A group of rich nobles and their servants decide to retreat to a picturesque villa in the country to wait it all out. The large ensemble includes Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet. Every character is hiding something, and those secrets get revealed —…

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Three great karaoke songs 9:55

22d ago9:55

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What makes a good karaoke song? In this encore episode, we're suggesting three great songs to sing at karaoke night. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Grateful Dead Gems: Reliving a Classic Ventura Show 1:36:57

22d ago1:36:57

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Phish Tour Kicks Off: Anticipation and Reflections from the Road Larry Mishkin is excited about the ongoing summer tour of the band Phish, particularly looking forward to their upcoming shows at Alpine Valley and St. Louis. He reflects on a Grateful Dead concert from July 22, 1984, at Ventura County Fairgrounds, sharing personal memories of attendi…

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Sunny is a robot buddy comedy about loss 14:55

23d ago14:55

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In the new Apple TV+ series Sunny, Rashida Jones stars as a woman living in Kyoto, whose husband and young son go missing in a plane crash. To help console her, her husband's electronics company gives her a robot companion. The show is an interesting mix of styles and genres – it's a buddy comedy, a crime thriller and a drama about loss. But at the…

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Episode 294: The Jazz Session No.372, ft. "Out There" from Eric Dolphy 2:00:00

22d ago2:00:00

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The Jazz Session No.372 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in Jul 2024, featuring the 1960 album “Out There” from Eric Dolphy and his unusual quartet. TRACK LISTING: She's A Woman - Jeff Beck; Eighteen - Pat Metheny; Rose and Sad Song - Carla Bley; Cacion Sin Nombre - Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia; Feathers - Eric Dolphy; Out There - Eric Dolphy…

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Twisters and what's making us happy 27:04

26d ago27:04

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Twister was one of the biggest disaster movies of the '90s. Now, it's finally got a sequel — one with an all-new cast, state-of-the-art effects, and a whole lot of tornadoes. The new film stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as rival storm-chasers who have a habit of running into tornadoes while everyone else is fleeing. Twisters was directed by…

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We unpack the 2024 Emmy nominations 25:29

27d ago25:29

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The nominations the Emmy Awards were just announced, and it was a good day for The Bear, which set a new record in the comedy category. And plenty of our favorites also got Emmy nods, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shōgun, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. We'll help you unpack this year's the notable nominees and snubs. Subscribe to P…

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Exploding Kittens is a simple card game turned wild cartoon 15:45

29d ago15:45

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The best-selling card game Exploding Kittens has been adapted into a new Netflix animated series. It does plenty of its own world-building: God (Tom Ellis) and the devil (Sasheer Zamata) are sent to earth, where they take the form of talking cats — and meddle in the lives of a struggling family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi…

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"From Bertha to Walkin' Blues: An Iconic Grateful Dead Setlist" 1:18:25

29d ago1:18:25

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"Cannabis, COVID, and Concerts: A Grateful Dead Fan's Journey" Larry Mishkin is back from a break spent in South Carolina with his granddaughter he shares his experience of contracting a mild case of COVID, attributing his quick recovery to his cannabis use. He references studies suggesting that certain strains of sativa marijuana may mitigate COVI…

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