Best Rockits Podcasts (2024)

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Rockit's Pizza, family owned mother-son duo, Marian Casanova & Mathias Brandt 45:44

2h ago45:44

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A night out in Bloomington isn't complete without a hot slice of 'za from Rockits Famous Pizza. This North Walnut staple has been feeding late night crowds of hungry college students and locals alike since the 90's. Owner Marian Casanova joins us with her son, Mathias Brandt, to talk all things Rockits! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and dis…

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Rockit by Herbie Hancock

6d ago

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Label: Columbia 04054 Year: 1983 Condition: M- Price: $9.00 This is a beautiful stock copy, in its original factory sleeve. This classic single has an edited version on one side and the full LP cut on the other.

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Love Is What You Make It by Grass Roots

4d ago

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Label: Dunhill/ABC 4335 Year: 1973 Condition: M- Price: $12.00 This was the group's last chart single for Dunhill... and still a pure bubblegum joy! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage ABC/Dunhill Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels (the B label has a small stain where a sticker was removed) and nearly pristine wax... The audio…

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Rock Me Amadeus by Falco

4d ago

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Label: A&M 2821 Year: 1986 Condition: M Price: $9.00 The A side of this classic Synth-Pop single has the 'American Edit,' and the B side has the 'Canadian Version.' The mp3 snippet is of the Canadian edit. Both versions are specially edited and mixed from an 8:20 album track. Note: This beautiful Mint copy comes in a vintage A&M Records factory sle…

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On The Wings Of A Nightingale by Everly Brothers

4d ago

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Label: Mercury 880213 Year: 1984 Condition: M- Price: $12.00 The Everly's last hurrah, this unsung classic features the perfect pop sensibilities of Paul McCartney, who wrote the song, and the loving Rockabilly/Retro sensibilities of Dave Edmunds, who produced it. A perfect vehicle for the Everly Brothers, it's only fault is that it's just too shor…

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If Sugar Was As Sweet As You by Joe Tex

14h ago

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Label: Dial 4026 Year: 1966 Condition: M- Price: $25.00 I first heard the excellent B side as done by Rockpile (Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe), but there's nothing to beat the original. How does stuff like this get buried on the B side of 45's? Who knows, but that's one reason why 45 collecting is so rewarding! Of course, the A side on this one is won…

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Runaway People by Dyke and the Blazers

15h ago

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Label: Original Sound 96 Year: 1970 Condition: M- Price: $30.00 Here's a gorgeous copy of this highly sought-after Dyke & the Blazers single, in its original Original Sound factory sleeve. Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet", and I think you'll agree this very short song is one great slice of Funky Soul! By the way, this was a non-album single. Note…

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I've Passed This Way Before by Jimmy Ruffin

15h ago

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Label: Soul 35027 Year: 1966 Condition: M- Price: $18.00 This one isn't well known, but have a listen to the mp3 "snippet", and I think you'll agree it deserves better. :-) Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Hitsville U.S.A. factory sleeve (sleeve is somewhat tattered). It has pristine Mint sound. (This scan is a repre…

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Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me by Four Tops

15h ago

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Label: Motown 1159 Year: 1969 Condition: M Price: $15.00 Underrated at the time, and still not getting the airplay it deserves, both sides of this 1969 Four Tops single are uptempo Northern Soul delights. Check out the mp3 "snippet" for the A side. Note: This beautiful 45 record comes in a vintage Motown Records factory sleeve. It has no notable fl…

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Jump by Kris Kross

7d ago

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Label: Columbia 74197 Year: 1992 Condition: M Price: $12.50 From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Columbia factory sleeve. Kris Kross were a rap duo from Atlanta -- Chris "Mack Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mack" Smith. They were 14 and 15 when this catchy track was recorded. The A side is a "Radio Edit" of the …

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The NEW Metal Works, owner Adam Sulinkski and Exec Chef Jason Tait | S7E11 1:18:45

7d ago1:18:45

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Long gone is the much beloved Function Brewing, but also gone is the original Metal Works Brewing that replaced it as part of the Endeavor/WOW group. Now on 6th street, just east of the Square, is Metal Works Brewing under its new ownership with a revived focus on great beer, delicious eats, and community involvement. Owner Adam Sulinski joins the …

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Late In The Evening by Paul Simon

3d ago

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Label: WB 49511 Year: 1980 Condition: M Last Price: $14.00. Not currently available for sale. From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original picture sleeve. This is one of my all-time favorite Paul Simon tracks... those irresistable Latin rhythms and horns makes it a dance dynamo! The picture sleeve is nearly flawless!…

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Someday, Someway by Marshall Crenshaw

9d ago

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Label: WB 29974 dj Year: 1982 Condition: M- Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale. Stereo/Mono promo copy. Note: This promo 45 record comes in a vintage Warner/Reprise Records factory sleeve.

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Forever And Ever, Amen by Randy Travis

1d ago

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Label: WB 28384 dj Year: 1987 Condition: M Price: $10.00 This is a beautiful promo copy of Randy Travis' third #1 Country hit stayed on top for 3 weeks and became one of the very best moments of his impressive career. The B side is a non-album cut. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), a…

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The Byrds (EP) by Byrds

5d ago

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Label: Columbia SP 10287 Year: 1970 Condition: M- Last Price: $75.00. Not currently available for sale. This incredible, rare 4-song EP not only has a gorgeous psychedelic picture sleeve, but also 4 of the group's best, less-played nuggets--two of which are among the four Byrds tracks on Dave Marsh's list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made! The…

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Lonely No More by Rob Thomas

4d ago

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Label: Atlantic/Melisma 93896 Year: 2005 Condition: M Price: $12.00 From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. This remarkable single features the artist's two biggest-selling iTunes tracks... the B side is a bigger seller than the A side, though both are terrific and quite different. The B side is from his second album, while the d…

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Instant Karma (We All Shine On) by John Lennon

5d ago

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Label: Apple 1818 Year: 1970 Condition: M Price: $18.00 From a warehouse find, here is a copy of John Lennon's third solo single, which, as a marvelous article in Wikipedia points out, was one of the fastest records ever to be written, recorded, pressed, and shipped to market -- reportedly in only 10 days. It's also one of Lennon's very best solo r…

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Soulful House 2024 47:33

4d ago47:33

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Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Chicago House Music as DJ Squeeze takes you on a melodic ride filled with deep grooves and uplifting vibes.By Dj Squeeze

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Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival

6d ago

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Label: Fantasy 655 Year: 1971 Condition: M- Price: $15.00 Here's a beautiful copy of one of my personal favorite CCR singles, which, unfortunately turned out to be their last truly great 45. Back in 1971, my awareness of pop music was just awakening, and though I'd heard CCR on the radio, I never paid much attention. That was the music of my older …

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Love Is Good by Mindbenders

10d ago

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Label: Fontana 1541 Year: 1966 Condition: M- Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale. Riding the wave of the British invasion, The Mindbenders had a knack for releasing catchy singles but somehow missing out on the celebrity fame of fellow bands like the Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Ki…

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#128 Doing it For The Record with Aaron & Victoria Goodvin 1:08:25

4d ago1:08:25

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In this episode I’m joined by Aaron and Victoria Goodvin,founders of For The Record @fortherecordbiz Together they work with artists to bring hit songs to lifefrom the very beginning concept right to radio. Independently they are both leaders in their fields, withAaron being a platinum selling singer & songwriter and Victoria, an established and su…

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When I Was Young by Animals

5d ago

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Label: MGM 13721 Year: 1967 Condition: M- Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale. Credited to "Eric Burdon & The Animals," this is the group's finest foray into psychedelic rock. Every time I hear the opening guitar growl, it's obvious where Black Sabbath got the inspiration for the similar opening growl to "Iron Man." Now in the Clas…

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Freedom (Where Have You Gone) by Blue Jays

6d ago

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Label: Map City 307 dj Year: 1971 Condition: M Price: $30.00 Stereo/Mono promo copy. This is one of a handful of singles by a mid-Atlantic soul group produced by Vince Poncia on the obscure Map City label he founded in 1969 with songwriting partner Pete Anders. (Anders-Poncia were also known as the Tradewinds and wrote a number of great, classic so…

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You Haven't The Right by Catalinas

7d ago

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Label: S.E.I. 16535 Year: 1964 Condition: M Price: $15.00 From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. This is the first release of these very appealing Northern Soul tunes, on a tiny Charlotte, NC, label... They were picked up by Scepter in 1967 and re-released. Note: This beautiful copy has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the …

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Driver on Deck owners Nate Harris & Tori LaRocca-Harris | S7E10 56:36

8d ago56:36

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In a world of DoorDash, UberEats, & GrubHub, Driver on Deck is blazing their own path, offering local delivery from all your favorite local restaurants at a fraction of the cost. While menu items on other third party delivery services may be inflated 20-30% to make up for the cut they take, Driver on Deck restaurants offer their fare at the same pr…

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Over My Head by Fleetwood Mac

17d ago

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Label: Reprise 1339 Year: 1975 Condition: M Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale. The single has a slightly different -- and shorter -- mix than the 3:38 album cut. This was the tune that got the Fleetwood Mac hit machine rolling in the mid- to late-1970's. It's also perhaps my personal favorite cut from their first album in their r…

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Do It Again by Steely Dan

10d ago

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Label: ABC 11338 Year: 1972 Condition: M Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale. This essential single has a delightful 3:57 edited version of the much longer LP cut. Note: This copy comes in a vintage ABC Records factory sleeve. The Labels and Audio are pristine Mint, with the Vinyl grading just shy of that at Near Mint.…

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Rip It Up by Little Richard

14d ago

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Label: Specialty 579 Year: 1956 Condition: M- Last Price: $35.00. Not currently available for sale. Here's a beautiful copy of one of Little Richard's very best recordings... great flip, too! Credited to "Little Richard And His Band." Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet"! Note: This 45 has Near Mint labels with a touch of ringwear. The vinyl has some…

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Tennessee Waltz by Bobby Comstock and The Counts

11d ago

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Label: Blaze 349 Year: 1959 Condition: M- Price: $18.00 This is the greatest rock'n'roll version of one of my very favorite Country tunes. It's been covered many times in many styles, but with its terrific rockabilly guitar break, this one's something special. The flip is also in my iTunes library, a tuneful ballad in a Ricky Nelson/Buddy Holly sor…

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Queen Of All My Days by American Flyer

11d ago

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Label: U.A. 874 Year: 1976 Condition: M Price: $9.00 From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original factory sleeve. Now, here's an interesting single: The A side is a pleasing, mid tempo Country/Folk Rocker, the group's only chart tune; the flip is more adventurous, with an infectious rhythm that proves as catchy as the …

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Undun by Guess Who

20d ago

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Label: RCA 0195 Year: 1969 Condition: M- Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale. Another great two-sided classic from this underrated group, showing what a truly serendipitous partnership Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman had formed. When he avoided going over the top on vocals (as he occasionally did), Cummings was a classic Rock voc…

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Like The Seasons by Turtles

12d ago

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Label: White Whale 244 Year: 1967 Condition: M- Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale. Besides having one of this group's best-loved hits on the A side, I also treasure this single for the lovely, tender, and unexpected folk number on the flip, which by the way is an early songwriting credit for a young Warren Zevon, who had recorded…

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I Just Can't Help Believing by B.J. Thomas

12d ago

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Label: Scepter 12283 Year: 1970 Condition: M Price: $18.00 Great song, great voice! I'm delighted to be able to add such a nice original 45 of this early "Soft Rock" (or perhaps "Country Rock") classic to the store. Have a listen to the jukebox snippet, which is a representative mp3 from our archives. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Sc…

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Attack by Toys

20d ago

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Label: Dynovoice 214 Year: 1965 Condition: M Price: $25.00 Great Motown-style girl group number, with a fine uptemo B side as well. This copy has the multicolored DynoVoice label. It does not include the Dynovoice factory sleeve shown in the scan. Note: This 45 has a couple of light scuffs on the vinyl, but the labels and audio are pristine Mint!…

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Different Drum by Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Rondstadt

12d ago

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Label: Capitol 2004 Year: 1967 Condition: M Price: $28.00 Here's a beautiful Mint copy of one my two favorite Linda Ronstadt recordings -- the other being "Long Long Time." This single is frustratingly hard to find -- even on reissue -- and this is one of the nicest I've offered for sale since opening shop in 2001. Note: This beautiful 45 record co…

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Piece Of My Heart by Big Brother and the Holding Company

12d ago

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Label: Columbia 44626 Year: 1968 Condition: M- Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale. Here's a beautiful copy of this essential Janis Joplin classic. The 45 has a specially edited version of a 4:15 album track. This copy's audio is so awesome I had to make an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear... Enjoy! Note: This 45 record comes in a vin…

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Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson

13d ago

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Label: Brunswick 55239 Year: 1963 Condition: M Last Price: $30.00. Not currently available for sale. Here's a beautiful Mint copy of this essential early Soul classic, which Dave Marsh pegs at #758 in his Top 1,001 Singles list. The B side, by the way, is a non-album cut. Note: This 45 comes in a vintage Brunswick Records factory sleeve. It has no …

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Save Your Sugar For Me by Tony Joe White

20d ago

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Label: Monument 1206 Year: 1970 Condition: M- Price: $14.00 Like White's masterpiece, "Polk Salad Annie," the sound of this track borders on three genres: Rockabilly, Southern Rock, and, given the beat and backing vocals, Northern Soul. Not to be missed! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Monument Records factory sleeve. It has Mint label…

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Little Demon by Screamin Jay Hawkins

20d ago

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Label: Epic/Coll. 2209 Year: 1956 Condition: M Price: $12.00 Originally released on Okeh 7072. If you've never heard the flip side of this great record, you're in for a treat! This reissue is now out of print... Last Mint copies. Note: Some of these copies have a touch of ringwear from storage, which is why the Label grade for this Mint record is N…

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Security by Etta James

22d ago

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Label: Cadet 5594 Year: 1968 Condition: M Last Price: $26.00. Not currently available for sale. Another terrific Muscle Shoals, Fame-studio production... Not to be missed! Note: This copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Chess/Checker/Cadet Records factory sleeve. It is otherwise pristine Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our ar…

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I Like Everything About You by Four Tops

21d ago

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Label: Motown 1096 Year: 1966 Condition: M- Price: $22.00 Be sure to check out the terrific Holland-Dozier-Holland song/production on the B side! Have a listen to our mp3 "snippet". Note: This beautiful 45 has a drillhole on otherwise-Mint looking labels. The vinyl looks almost untouched, and the audio is pristine Mint. (This scan is a representati…

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I Got A Whole Lot of Lovin' by Joe Simon

21d ago

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Label: Sound Stage 7 2664 Year: 1970 Condition: M- Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale. Besides the great A side, take a listen to the mp3 "snippet" of this one's B side... virtually all of Joe Simon's 45's are as wonderful as this. Deep gospel soul (some may call the B side "Northern Soul") at its very best! Note: This beautiful c…

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Lookin' For A Love by Olympics

21d ago

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Label: Parkway 6003 Year: 1968 Condition: M- Price: $22.00 Here's a beautiful copy of this obscure 1968 single, with a cover of "Lookin' For A Love" on the A side. Nice flip as well. Note: This 45 record grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)…

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Phat Daddy's BBQ owner Bruce Parrot | S7E9 1:20:19

16d ago1:20:19

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After just a year of being open, Phat Daddy's BBQ has expanded to three locations and has already laid claim to being quite possibly the best bbq around. Phat Daddy himself, Bruce Parrott, joins us and tells us what makes his Q special, how important his faith is, and how the opportunities for such quick expansion presented themselves. Kool aid on …

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True Blue by Madonna

23d ago

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Label: Sire 28591 Year: 1986 Condition: M Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale. Dave Marsh was right to give this great Madonna hit such a high ranking in his list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made... it's a perfect pop confection and a gorgeous blend of 1980's dance rock and 1960's girl group rock. The B side is a previously u…

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The Lonely Surfer by Jack Nitzsche

24d ago

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Label: Reprise 20202 Year: 1963 Condition: M- Price: $25.00 Nitzsche arranged many of Phil Spector's biggest hits on Philles. Here he stepped out and made a masterpiece under his own name... simply divine! This is one of the nicest copies I've yet had for sale since opening in 2001. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Reprise Records facto…

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Dustin Sanders & Bryan Smith, Hard Truth Distillery& Big Woods Brewery | S7E8 1:21:43

24d ago1:21:43

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What started as a fudge shop turned into a home brewing store, years later is now Quaff On Brewing, Hard Truth Distillery, and Big Woods Restaurants, with nine locations across Indiana. Partner, and Master Distiller, Bryan Smith joins us with Big Woods Bloomington General Manager Dustin Sanders to share how Quaff On grew to become the 3rd highest v…

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Arthur Levy of the Roart Group | S7E7 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

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From helping Bobby Flay get his first Head Chef job, to being an integral part of the growth of Union Square Hospitality Group in NYC, Arthur Levy has no shortage of tales and accomplishments from his long and storied career. Together with his wife Rosann, Arthur runs the Roart Group, who along with their aforementioned accomplishments in New York …

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Lotus World Music & Arts festival w/ Exec. Director Katarina Koch | S7E06 53:04

1M ago53:04

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For over 30 years, the Lotus World Music & Arts festival has been bringing artists and musicians from all over the globe to showcase their talent right here in Bloomington. Executive Director Katarina Koch joins us and fills us in on the ins and outs of putting on such a large scale production, drawing thousands of people every year. This year the …

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#127 Vocal Cord Coordination Warm Up 14:45

1M ago14:45

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Vocal cord coordination is key in helping you hit clear crisp notes and also helps eliminate the bridge or any breaks in your voice. Be careful and gentle with your voice during this session. The movements and sounds are SMALL. Don't aim with your ears in trying to hit or push up to notes, trust the coordination of the muscles and vocal cords to GE…

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