Best Led Tape Podcasts (2024)

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“Remember rock ’n’ roll? You guys used to rock ’n’ roll real good.” – Creem Magazine Dynasty Review 1:14:59

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Episode 587. We go back to October 1979 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Dynasty… “We had some good times, but now they’re gone. So long,.” —Ace Frehley, “Save Your Love” So long, Ace, it’s been good to know ya. And, uncool as it may be for someone my age to admit it, y’know, five years ago I held high hopes that you guys would ul…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 5: Mextly Couzin, Lighting Designer 19:07

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Mextly Couzin was born in Baja California, México and raised in Los Angeles. She holds a BS in Pure Mathematics and an MFA in Lighting Design from the University of California, San Diego. She currently pays rent in NYC. Mextly loves living playwrights, collaborations with dance makers, opera, and lighting for stage and camera. She also thinks no ar…

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KISS Destroyer… “This sure ain’t the scuzzy Kiss we all came to love.” Creem Magazine July 1976 1:09:03

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Episode 587. We go back to July 1976 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Destroyer… After three near-perfect studio albums and an excellent live summing-up LP that finally put them in the platinum, Kiss have pulled an abrupt change in direction that goes over about as well as a lead Buckinghams. As the prime purveyors of desensitized…

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Murdered in Cold Blood Over a Pot of Water: The Tragic Case of Sonya Massey. A Focused Exam of the Expanding Plague of "Wandering/Roaming Cops". Is it Safe Anymore for Individuals of Color to Call the ... 1:07:28

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Welcome to this incendiary, probing, brand-new installment of Light ‘Em Up. We’re currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries globally! Thank you, for your constant support! In this intensive episode we’ll investigate and unpack the cold-blooded killing of Sonya Massey — a 36-year-old mother of two and resident of Springfield, Illinois.…

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Play Along This Week: Which KISS Album Divides Fandom the Most? 1:10:07

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Episode 586. We want you to play along with us this week… KISS Albums Either You Love It or Hate It, Greatest Album of All Time, Overlooked Masterpiece, Mental Breakdown, Which Divides Fandom. Let’s hear from you! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sid…

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Fact Is Nothing Would Have Saved The Elder It Was So Bad It Nearly Ended KISS 54:37

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Episode 585. Well we had an entirely different topic planned for this week, but conversations take on a life of their own. We comment on the recent Unpopular KISS Opinions which exploded and completely took over the Three Sides Facebook group. This lead into discussing a couple unpopular opinions about the Elder. Which in turn led into us discussin…

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The Radicalization Process: From "Normal" to "Violent Extremist", Being Humiliated, Losing One's Sense of Significance, & Othered. Motivated by Propaganda, Stripped of the Ability to Peacefully Pursue ... 55:23

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Welcome back to Light ‘Em Up! Directly from your support, we are actively being downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries! Thank you so much! There is so much trouble in this world. The threat vectors are endless. This riveting, in-depth episode turned out to be one of our more educational, intensive and acclaimed episodes among our 80+ binge-worthy catalogue…

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Our Unpopular KISS Opinions That Will Cause Other KISS Fans to Say… No Way You Are Wrong! 1:22:36

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Episode 584. We are sure you will have some comments about this episode. We share our unpopular KISS opinions. Opinions that we believe, but are sure to cause other fans to yell and scream at us. Play along this week… what are your unpopular KISS opinions? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbran…

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Early Days of KISS on the Web, the Indy KISS Expo and KISSArmyWarehouse 1:57:14

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Episode 582. Steve Stierwalt joins us this week and we talk about the very beginning of KISS on the internet as Steve was there when it all started with his website KISS Freaks. Steve shares stories and insight into putting on the Indy KISS Expos. How much money does it take to put together and make a KISS expo happen? How did Steve’s online store …

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KISS I Was Made For Lovin’ You Passes One Billion Streams on Spotify 1:15:35

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Episode 582. KISS join a very small and elite group of artists who have a song with over one billion streams on Spotify. I Was Made For Lovin’ You from the album Dynasty has been streamed over one billion times! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides…

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If the West Carroll Parrish Sheriff's Department Has Nothing to Hide, Why'd They Lawyer Up? A Sister's Relentless Quest to Get at the Truth in the Sudden, Unexplained Death of Crystal McCrory Jones in ... 42:57

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Welcome to this brand new, fact-revealing episode of Light ‘Em Up. We're actively being downloaded in 113 countries! Thank you! As promised, we’d be there when there was any update of significance in the 2023 case of the mysterious death of Crystal McCrory Jones in Oak Grove, Louisiana. We're very fortunate again to speak with Jana Guyewski Latigar…

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Jason Hook on the End of KISS, the Avatars and His Favorite and Least Favorite KISS Albums 1:25:49

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Episode 581. We are joined by guitarist Jason Hook this week. Jason updates on his new band Flat Black, their new album will be released on July 19th. But… we talk all KISS with Jason, who is a HUGE KISS fan. Jason shares his feelings and thoughts on the end of KISS and the upcoming avatars. We also discuss our five favorite KISS albums and our two…

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Peter Arquette Talks About the Future of KISS Expos and His Retirement from KISS Museum 1:57:04

2M ago1:57:04

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Episode 580. Recently Peter Arquette announced he was shutting down his long running and respected KISS collectibles store KISS Museum. He sold the inventory to KISSArmyWarehouse.com and is retiring. Why now, why is he retiring. What is he going to do now. What about the future of KISS expos. Is he planning to do any expos in the future. Forget the…

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Drum Legend Carmine Appice Talks Cactus, KISS, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin and more! 1:12:15

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Episode 579. One of the premier showmen in rock, Carmine Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Y…

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The dark multi-billion-dollar underworld of Sports Betting and its Criminality: Are Major League Sports in Bed with Sports Betting Services to the Detriment of Their Own Players and Their Sport(s) as a ... 55:02

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Welcome back to this exclusive, probing, fact-finding, comprehensive investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up … We are currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣ 3⃣ countries, globally. We shine the antiseptic light of the truth on the multi-billion-dollar world of sports betting and the criminality that far too often surrounds these actions. Actions…

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WOW! Legendary Guitarist Pat Travers Shares Some KISS Stories and a LOT More! 1:01:45

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Episode 578. Another Mark fan boy episode this week! Guitarist Pat Travers sits down with us this week. Yes Pat does have some KISS stories to share, talks about Doc McGhee managing his career even lets us in on the one song he wishes he had recorded and why! Pat talks about working with Carmine Appice on the new Cactus album that is out now and sh…

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It’s a Trip Down Memory Lane. We Look at a Radio Playlist from 1975! KISS, Elton John, ABBA, Sweet! 57:38

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Episode 577. We check out a radio station playlist from 1975, wow what a variety of great songs! This is what is called AM Gold. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of th…

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The History of Ace Frehley’s DeLorean Made Famous in Rock Soldiers 1:20:10

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Episode 576. This episode we track down Ace Frehley’s DeLorean that he made famous in the song Rock Soldiers. The DeLorean is fully restored and lives in Florida. Robert Gadocha from ClassicDMC.com is the owner and also a HUGE KISS fan. He says how he found the DeLorean and restoration that went into the vehicle. He shares the history of the car, i…

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Does the 2nd Amendment & the Castle Doctrine Apply Equally or at ALL for Black Americans? Sr. U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, Amir Locke & Donovan Lewis: Gunned Down in Their Own Homes. Hard Truths Examined ... 53:57

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Currently we're being downloaded in 113 countries! Thank you! With the May 3rd, 2024, shooting and killing of Sr. U.S. Airman Roger Fortson in his off-base home in Fort Walton, FL, by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth in this deep, thorough and investigatory episode of Light ‘Em Up on the killing of bla…

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Personal and Business growth with Leia 2:51:51

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This week I speak to Leia, business coach and badass. Our discussion includes personal and business growth, cultural exchange, women's health, life challenges, and visualization abilities. We share our personal experiences and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal and business growth, cultural exchange, and self-advocacy.…

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Ace Frehley Live Album or Cover Album, What Would You Rather Have? 51:24

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Episode 575. In a recent interview Ace Frehley stated he talked his label out of releasing a live Ace Frehley album and instead talked them into doing a third Origins cover album. So our question to you… what would you rather have, a live Ace Frehley album or another album of cover songs? Read: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/ace-frehley-talked-…

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Generation Lockdown 1:08:10

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Raised on active shooter and lockdown drills, Gen Z has endured an onslaught of violence — and emerged inspiring a wave of activism, a powerful gun safety movement, and hope.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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Breathing & Chaga w/ Gavin 47:20

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Gavin is a breath of fresh air and his products are amazing, Join us to learn about The Chaga Company and how learning to breath can change your life. Transcripts will be up soon...By Siobhan

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Some of the Crazy Things People are Googling About KISS! Are They a Christian Band? Really! 45:06

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Episode 574. In this episode we take a look at some of things people are Googling about KISS. Is the band KISS… Is Gene Simmons… Why does the band KISS… We end up discussing what to expect from KISS in 2024 and why it will probably be a very quiet year for KISS. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.micha…

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A Good Guy with a Gun 48:46

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Easy to handle and easy to conceal, handguns went boom in the 2000s, the same moment when many Americans — falsely and tragically — began to equate guns with safety.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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Webster Street Tapes w/ Matt 1:30:27

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Siobhan and Matt exchanged their experiences and perspectives on various topics, including the California DMV, Arizona gun laws, finding joy and meaning in life, and personal preferences. Matt shares his thoughts on ancient siege warfare and the validity of accounts of forgotten knowledge. Matt emphasized the value of learning and exploring new top…

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I Want to File a Complaint! The Importance of the Civilian Complaint Alleging Police Misconduct. How this Single, Solitary Action Can Pave the Way Toward the Success or Failure of an Officer, the Department ... 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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When we last spoke with our special and honored guest, we were being actively downloaded in 104 countries. Now, it's 112! Welcome to this edition of Light ‘Em Up. We provide you with the facts, never the fiction — we have an exclusive in-depth interview with one of our law enforcement subject matter experts who has served in the capacity as a high-…

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The Right to Bear AR-15s 48:54

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After a devastating, now largely forgotten, mass-shooting prompted lawmakers to take aim at assault weapons in the 1990s, their ban backfired — and caused gun sales to explode.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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Epilepsy and Traditions with Ana 1:56:48

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Join me and my creative partner Ana for a chat and some laughs.. we share personal stories of immigration, identity formation, and cultural exchange. We discuss our experiences with creative writing, personal growth, and loss, highlighting the importance of empathy and mutual understanding. Siobhan and Ana also share our experiences with managing e…

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Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons’ Solo Set Lists Whose is Better? 1:16:49

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Episode 573. This week we go off track before even getting to our topic. But, we end up talking about Ace Frehley’s new set list for his solo shows and frankly how disappointing it is. We then move into Gene Simmons solo set list. Then we share our thoughts on the new Motley Crue single. And we end with a discussion about what we are listening to r…

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The Story Behind the Birth and Death of the KISS Kasket and KLOL Houston Radio Station 1:18:50

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Episode 572. Pat Fant joins us to discuss how he created the KISS Kasket and what happened to the Kasket. Pat also talks about his new documentary Runaway Radio about his time leading the radio station KLOL in Houston, TX. We talk about the state of radio and the changes that have occurred in radio. Visit https://rock101movie.com Forget the haters,…

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The Hardliners 46:23

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In the 1980s, a pair of intimidating NRA leaders recast the organization in their own imposing images as the group went on an all-out offensive against gun regulations.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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Oh You Don’t Like That We Like Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts? Why Should We Care What You Think? 1:11:06

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Episode 571. One email is the focus of this week’s episode, see below. Why does anyone care what someone else likes or doesn’t like? Why do you attack people with different views? Why would you think you are going to change the minds of anyone with a message like this? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at ww…

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Where Do We Go from Here? America at a Critical Inflection Point: Democracy or Dictatorship? An Examination of Race, Political Power, Social Economics & Education. Sage Wisdoms with Dr. Sandy Womack ... 1:12:31

4M ago1:12:31

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Welcome to this intensive, no holds barred, educational episode of Light ‘Em Up! We’re working to tirelessly to expand our global footprint beyond 111 countries! Tonight, we are honored to have back one of our all-time most honored guests. Our especial guest, Dr. Sandy Womack, Jr. -- who is no stranger to Light ‘Em Up -- is our tried-and-true sourc…

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Shall Not Be Infringed 33:40

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The Second Amendment may have begun as a Constitutional afterthought, but a late 20th-century ideological shift caused some to view it as a sacred right in the name of self defense.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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We Find Out What Is It Like to Catch Your Hair on Fire 1:42:44

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Episode 570. Guests are Tim Kletti of Arch Allies, Michael Schneider of Hairball and Dave Moody of Hairball. Four friends sit down and talk about the magic of KISS. We also talk about Dave’s hair starting on fire when he was dressed up like Gene Simmons, the music industry and insight from 50 years of being a KISS fan. This is a great roundtable di…

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A Uniquely American Problem 41:04

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Mass shootings have plagued the U.S. for generations. But in 1999, when shots rang out in a suburban Denver school, it was different. What changed? Everything.By Long Lead & PRX & The Trace & Campside Media

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Another Box of KISS Krap is Opened, We Find VHS Tapes and Something That Blows Up 51:52

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Episode 569. Another long unopened box of KISS stuff today, what do we find? Some more “action figures”, a blow up KISS chair and a bunch of KISS VHS tapes… some original commercial tapes such as KISS Meets the Phantom and Animalize Live Uncensored and some white label promotional video tapes. We also find a 1994 book that is a directory to the int…

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Trailer: In Guns We Trust 3:30

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This season host Garrett Graff, in collaboration with The Trace, recounts how a very specific, carefully manufactured fear has driven explosive demand for guns across the U.S. It’s the history of how firearms went from being an ordinary part of rural American life to a menacing element in modern society — and the epidemic of gun violence that’s com…

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Why Do KISS and Aerosmith Have Similar Merchandise? 1:02:23

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Episode 568. Mark asks an interesting question… how come Aerosmith and KISS have similar merchandise? Is Aerosmith copying KISS? No, the truth is both bands are with the same merchandise company, Bravado. We spend time talking about how merchandise companies will use the same merchandise ideas across many bands. Forget the haters, we won! Press req…

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“My Son Was Judged to be Guilty Before He Ever Stepped One Foot in the Courtroom”: Life Lessons, Revelations & Preventative Awareness from the Mother of a Son Convicted of 1st Degree Pre-meditated Murder ... 1:27:49

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Thank you for tuning in! Our global footprint has now reached 111 countries! On this expanded, investigative episode we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on a 2019 murder case out of the state of Michigan. The People v Cabrera. We are honored to sit down with Sarah Cintron, the mother of Juan Cabrera. Juan was convicted of premeditated intent…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 4: Jay Woods, Scenic Electrics Engineer 20:24

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Hello! Welcome to the 4th Episode of the QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. This episode is hosted by Jackie Morreale from the City Theatrical Marketing Team. Today we are joined today by Jay Woods, a Scenic Electrics Engineer and 25-year lighting industry veteran with experience on a variety of entertainment projects, including Broadwa…

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Lisa Reviews the New KISS Makeup Kit, Impressive and You Ask Us the Questions this Week 1:42:28

5M ago1:42:28

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Episode 567. Before heading to court, Lisa joins us to review the new Glamlite KISS Makeup and wow, pretty impressive! After her quick review we do a Hit and Run show, you ask us the questions and we answer them. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Side…

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HNIC DARKMATCH SPECIAL: INTERVIEW WITH TNA WORLD CHAMPION MOOSE 28:09

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THE HNIC DARK MATCH CREW GOT TO SIT DOWN WITH TNA WORLD CHAMPION "MOOSE", WHO WILL BE COMEPETING LIVE HERE IN PHILADELPHIA TODAY FOR 2 NIGHTS OF ACTION-PACKED WRESTLING! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/head-nerds-in-charge/support

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Episode 282: March Madness Sweet 16 3:14:20

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TONIGHT ITS THE SWEET 16!!!! ALL THE FURST ROUND WINNERS FACE OFF!ITS OUR BIGGEST SHOW EVENT OF THE YEAR!EVERY 6 months we do a month long tourney!In March it’s the @officialj1studios MARCH MADNESS tourney where J-Rich surprises us with his themed tournament of champions.This year it’s BLACK SUPERHEROES YOU SHOULD KNOW!The best and brightest HERO's…

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Episode 281: March Madness Round 1B 2:55:43

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ITS OUR BIGGEST SHOW EVENT OF THE YEAR! EVERY 6 months we do a month-long tourney! In March it’s the @officialj1studios MARCH MADNESS tourney where J-Rich surprises us with his themed tournament of champions. This year it’s BLACK SUPERHEROES YOU SHOULD KNOW! The best and brightest HERO's and VILLAINS of a melenated persuasion are pitted in this 32-…

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EPISODE 280: MARCH MADNESS RETURNS 2:32:19

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ITS OUR BIGGEST SHOW EVENT OF THE YEAR!EVERY 6 months we do a month long tourney!In March it’s the @officialj1studios MARCH MADNESS tourney where J-Rich surprises us with his themed tournament of champions.This year it’s BLACK SUPERHEROES YOU SHOULD KNOW!The best and brightest HERO's and VILLAINS of a melinated persuasion are pitted in this 32 pers…

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Uffda! The $900 Creatures of the Night Box Set… Why? What Are They Thinking? 1:24:27

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Episode 566. Uffda, $900 for the vinyl edition of the Creatures of the Night box set! What are they thinking? Were they even thinking? This new edition has EXACTLY the same content as the previous box set, but instead of CDs it comes on vinyl. And they think we are just going to open up our wallets and pay nearly $1000! Well we aren’t cracking open…

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A Cold Blooded, Cajun Cover-up: How Sloppy Investigative Practices; Turning a Blind-Eye Intentionally, Voids in Personal Character & the 7 Deadly Sins Led to the Uninvestigated Death of Crystal McCrory ... 43:16

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We’re honored that you’ve joined us! Thank you! We’re currently being downloaded in 111 countries! We deliver the facts … not fiction, covering every story with integrity and passion. In this explosive, follow-up, investigative interview, we further shine the light of the truth and drill deeper, farther and wider with Jana Guyewski Latigar (the sis…

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Mark Cicchini is Not Silent this Week, He Reviews Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts 2:06:53

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Episode 565. Mark Cicchini is not silent this week! He pulls out his notes and give us his review of the new Ace Frehley album 10,000 Volts. Michael adds a little and Tommy takes a nap. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been view…

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