Best Jon Bush Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 496 - Dr. Fink of Prince and the Revolution 1:23:09

1d ago1:23:09

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We all miss Prince. It's a hole that will never be filled. Imagine what it would have been like to be a part of the Revolution during his peak 80s period. He can play every instrument better than his band members, but he's reliant on them to put on incredible concerts and keep his musical instincts in check. It's not an accident that he made his be…

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Book Club - Graeme Thomson author or Under the Ivy: The Life and Music of Kate Bush 1:03:19

3d ago1:03:19

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Author Graeme Thomson returns this week to discuss the updated release of his 2012 book, Under the Ivy: The Life & Music of Kate Bush. He had no idea when he finished that book 12 years ago how Kate's profile would change in the next few years. From induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, to the rediscovery of "Running Up That Hill" by million…

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Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss! 36:27

4d ago36:27

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Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender. #podcast #gardening #gardeningPodcast Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & po…

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Book Club - Chris Charlesworth author of Just Backdated - Melody Maker: Seven Years in the Seventies 1:18:27

5d ago1:18:27

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Music writer Chris Charlesworth joins us to discuss his new book, Just Backdated, which depicts his years writing for Melody Maker in the seventies. Every music lover would kill for a job like this and Chris was the lucky guy that had it. He befriends his favorite band (the Who), sleeps with groupies, parties with everyone, lives the high life in N…

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Double Meat Curtains! Top Cereal Draft, Your own poop don't stink? 40:16

8d ago40:16

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: dog barking late at night, Cheerios, top 3 cereals…

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Episode 495 - Eric Martin of Mr. Big/Bebel Gilberto 1:21:45

8d ago1:21:45

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We've got a unique twofer for you this week. First up is Mr. Big frontman Eric Martin! Eric had been at it for a decade before Mr. Big happened. He fronted bands in the Bay Area and recorded a solo albums that were as poppy as it gets. Luckily, Mr. Big worked out and they just completed their "last" tour and released the live album, The Big Finish …

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Bonus - Carlos Alomar on Luther: Never Too Much 50:52

10d ago50:52

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The wonderful Carlos Alomar returns to discuss the new Luther Vandross documentary, Luther: Never Too Much. Carlos and his wife Robin Clark have been friends with Luther since high school and that friendship extends from their first group together, Listen My Brother, to them all being introduced to David Bowie for the Young Americans album and beyo…

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Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake 37:09

11d ago37:09

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Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!) We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - find out more about th…

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Is it Weird??? Sleeping in socks, pants and a sweatshirt? 34:51

13d ago34:51

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: Ran into Josh, funny hair cut from sleepy barber, …

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Episode 494 - Paul Clark and Trevor Tanner of The Bolshoi/The Bolshoi Brothers 1:04:31

15d ago1:04:31

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The Bolshoi flirted with Goth and synth pop in the late 80s, but what they ended up doing was releasing some great alternative rock songs. "A Way", "Lindy's Party" and "Sunday Morning" still hold up and tours with Peter Murphy and Sisters of Mercy should have propelled them further, but it didn't happen. Eventually the band splintered with lead sin…

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Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness 36:26

18d ago36:26

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Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots…

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Book Club - Daniel Rachel author of Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story 1:02:24

19d ago1:02:24

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Ska Week concludes with author Daniel Rachel and our discussion on his fantastic new book, Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story. This essential document tells the story of one of the most revolutionary record labels created to release some of the most revolutionary music ever made. Created by Jerry Dammers in the late 70s, 2 Tone was meant …

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SuperHero Draft, Joker 2 s*cked balls, Threesome's and NYC! 40:58

20d ago40:58

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: basement yard, Joker 2, Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix…

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J-Bone Trade height for dck length? Jckoff on BlueChew, Hungover edition 32:11

21d ago32:11

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: family party, asking Uncle about godfather, he pis…

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Episode 493 - Horace Panter of the Specials/General Public 1:16:34

22d ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Bassist Horace Panter has been a valuable and reliable sideman for his entire career. He starts out as a founding member of the Specials, contributing mightily to the magic sound of that revolutionary band. After their demise, he joined forces with Dave and Roger to form General Public and rode that wave for a few years. Since then, he's been aroun…

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"I Only came here to get my Dck Scked" Daddy what does that mean? 32:33

23d ago32:33

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: live streams, comments that need approval, bellige…

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Book Club - Marc Wasserman author of Sole Savation: A Gen X Love Letter to the English Beat 55:22

24d ago55:22

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We're kicking off "Ska Week" with a conversation with author Marc Wasserman about his new book, Sole Savation: A Gen X Love Letter to the English Beat. Marc writes beautifully about his tough childhood - specifically a broken family life and poor health - and how the band's last album, Special Beat Service, got him through all of it while also info…

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Manscape my A*shole, You can eat off my bush! Professional Edition 35:01

24d ago35:01

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast:Professional edition, sunglasses, sex with a porn s…

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How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe 35:02

25d ago35:02

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Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - f…

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S*x with a Condom and Non-Alcoholic Beer are completely F'n Useless!! 26:26

26d ago26:26

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: Ozempic fails, being recognized, barbeques, the Be…

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Mom was a Fluffer! Vernon's Unfulfilled Childhood Dreams, Would you Fluff? 21:51

28d ago21:51

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: childhood hoop dreams, dunking a basketball, thoug…

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Ozempic weight gain, Sparky shits to Kansas City in Porta Potty Nightclub Plane Airport... 30:16

29d ago30:16

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: Kansas City trip, shitting in porta potty, walked …

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Episode 492 - Boz Boorer 1:13:42

29d ago1:13:42

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We continue celebrating Morrissey's guitarists this week by hearing from longtime collaborator Boz Boorer! The love of rockabilly runs deep with this group and was central to Boz and Moz hitting it off. Boz stuck around for decades and co-wrote many of Moz's best songs including "The More You Ignore Me", "Maladjusted", and "Jack the Ripper". Right …

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Daddy it smells like coke!! Try not to curse, Jon Bon Jovi 29:27

29d ago29:27

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: daddy it smells like cocaine, Nashville, curse too…

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Deep Dive - Dean Pitchford on Footloose (1984) 1:59:11

1M ago1:59:11

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The wonderful Dean Pitchford returns to the podcast to deep dive the gargantuan soundtrack to 1984's Footloose. After winning the Oscar for "Fane: in 1981, Dean set about creating the entire world of Footloose - the songs, the screenplay, etc. It's gone on to sell millions and millions of copies and never left the zeitgeist. Dean goes track by trac…

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Penn State, Drinking, Life facts and 'They don't know who the F*ck I am" J-Bone 22:25

1M ago22:25

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: penn state, stats, drinking, getting drunk, beer, …

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Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour 32:24

1M ago32:24

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Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowel…

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Shots, Puke, Repeat!! Wheel of Shots Drinking Game 46:24

1M ago46:24

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: shots wheel, drinking game, mental matureness, man…

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NFL, Butt Bleaching, The Rock, Future Revenge plans for my kids 36:46

1M ago36:46

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion in this podcast include: jerking off, is J-Bone high, technology issues, ana…

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Hawk Tuah! We gonna Spit on these Things! 25:20

1M ago25:20

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW J-Bone and Vernon as per ususal ramble on about various topics and spend a bit of time discussing…

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Saint Paddy's Day Jason thinks he can beat Shaq in a fight 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Topics of discussion included in this podcast: St. Patrick's Day wear, body confidence, J-Bone di…

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The Ho Down Discusses 90 year old Drunk Godfather (raised in the 80"s) 27:09

1M ago27:09

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Vernon is a middle-aged Uncle, his Nephew Jason is halfway. Together they are Halfway to Middle Aged! Podcasts consist of actual conversations between Uncle Spark Dawg and Nephew J-Bone! Topics of discussion always vary, with lots of adult humor. #NSFW Episode 1 includes many topics, including: Vernon discusses his dads idea of making an 80 year ol…

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Episode 491 - Alain Whyte 1:49:54

1M ago1:49:54

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For the next two weeks we're celebrating the guitarists that make Morrissey the artist he was. First up is the great Alain Whyte! Alain was brought on in 91 to simply mime behind Moz in a video, but once they realized how much they had in common musically, he stuck around for the next several years, not to mention he co-wrote many of his best songs…

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Gigantic Vegetables, Malvern Flower Show, Spring Cabbage & Geranium/Pelargonium Question 34:28

1M ago34:28

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Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels…

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Episode 490 - Vicki Peterson of the Bangles/Continental Drifters 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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Man, the Bangles had a ton of hits in the 80s. It came to an end by the end of the decade, but what a legacy. From there, guitarist and founding member Vicki Peterson took a break from the spotlight and got involved with a sort of mini supergroup called the Continental Drifters. Originally, the Drifters were made up of LA musicians looking for some…

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Marrow Musings, Logan House, Scotland's Hidden Gem and Rhododendron Resuscitation! 37:11

2M ago37:11

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Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!) Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all t…

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Episode 489 - Omar Hakim 2:06:54

2M ago2:06:54

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Drummer Omar Hakim is one of those players you know it's him when you hear him. He's been the go-to guy for dozens of legends for over 40 years. Artists like Miles Davis, Sting, Bowie, Dire Straits, Kate Bush rely on him to make them the best they can be. These days, Omar is excited about a new project called Sonic Boom Squad which is almost a solo…

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Rhubarb, Carnivorous Plants, Bulbs, Tomatoes & What Wisteria Options Do I Have? - Pots & Trowels Podcast S02EP01 37:16

2M ago37:16

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We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too. Videos Mentioned: Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI How to Divide Rhubarb: ht…

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Season 2 is coming, and it's a Whopper! 0:45

2M ago0:45

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We're back! Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that! As ever, all the episodes are available from the website Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email…

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Episode 488 - Carmine Appice 1:15:51

2M ago1:15:51

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Carmine Appice is one of the few drum legends we have left. What's interesting to me about his career is that his name is usually bigger than the bands he's in whether it's Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogart, Appice, King Kobra, Blue Murder or his side work with Rod Stewart and Ozzy. These days he's turning his attention to Cactus, who recently re…

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Episode 487 - Randy Jackson of Zebra 1:24:26

2M ago1:24:26

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Zebra were a fascinatingly interesting hard rock band in the early 80s that are hard to categorize. While they toured with Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon, Journey and the like, their style is what I call "ambitious rock" where the ideas are flowing, but not to the point of prog. They released three exceptional albums, but didn't quite reach the top an…

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Bonus - 80s Super Group Fantasy Draft with the Permanent Record Podcast 1:47:43

2M ago1:47:43

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Jon was invited on the Permanent Record podcast recently with friends Eric Miller and Heidi Waugaman-Page to do a fantasy-styled draft of an 80s super group. We each picked a singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, producer and a special flex person and you can vote on whose band you like the best! Go to this link and let us hear your pic…

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Episode 486 - Donita Sparks of L7 1:11:34

2M ago1:11:34

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L7 were pioneers. Yes, there were all female rock bands before, but how many rocked as hard as they did with as much authenticity? Those four girls let it all hang out and walked it like they talked it. Success had to find them, they weren't going to play any games to find it. They finally broke through with 'Pretend We're Dead" off their third alb…

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Bonus - John Scott Clough 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Actor John Scott Clough appeared in two of the great 80s movies - one underrated and one super cheesy. His big break came in the Sidney Poitier directed Fast Forward about a dance troupe from Ohio who move to the Big Apple to "make it". After appearances in other movies and TV shows of the era like Family Ties, Empty Nest and the Love Boat, he also…

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Bonus Bloopers! - P&T Podcast Recording Mistakes 6:15

2M ago6:15

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Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting! See you for Season Two! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube The Pots & Trowels team: Martin Fish Jill Fish Sean Riley Find out more …

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Episode 485 - Gary Newby of the Railway Children 1:06:30

3M ago1:06:30

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Britain's Railway Children were a band stuck between movements. Too late for the post-punk explosion of the early 80s and done just before Britpop conquered the world, they released a handful of albums and songs that deserved more attention. "Every Beat of the Heart" did crackthe UK top 40 and singles like "A Pleasure" and "Brighter" did well on th…

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Southport Flower Show, Raspberry Riddle & Floristry Fun! 29:51

3M ago29:51

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Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions! Videos mentioned: Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for li…

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Episode 484 - Candi Staton 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

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Candi Staton is arguably one of the best, and most underrated, soul singers in history. While Aretha and Gladys and Diana were getting most of the attention, Candi was consistently recording incredible music whether it's deep r&b in Muscle Shoals, disco smashes like "Young Hearts Run Free", or quality gospel music. She remains one of the finest int…

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Agapanthus Expert, What does NPK Mean on Plant Food Plus Apple Pruning Question 40:54

3M ago40:54

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The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week. Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre: https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/ Videos mentioned: Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-…

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Episode 483 - Danton Supple 2:03:43

3M ago2:03:43

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Producer/Engineer/Mixer Danton Supple has been at the forefront of big music by big artists since he first broke into the business in the 80s. U2, Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys, Morrissey and more are prominently on his CV. In this conversation we cover all of those as well as Elbow, Doves, Starsailor (which included Phil Spector's last project), Spandau…

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