Best Steven Shinder Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 155 - Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Concert Review 55:11

2h ago55:11

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We review the Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks concert we attended last night at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona! Tune in and hear our takes on the experience! And pre-order their new album True here: https://talkshop.live/channels/jonanderson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Steven's Venue Advetures - Reviewing Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radalet Zebulon Cafe Concert 15:25

19h ago15:25

15:25

Steven recounts a concert he attended at Zebulon Cafe this past Saturday featuring Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radelet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 286: Twister (1996) 1:05:35

1d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

We're giving in to Twister-mania this week by covering the original Twister movie from 1996! And don't worry, Twisters is coming up next week. We also play one of the most unhinged games we've played in a while, and learn a little bit about what science DOESN'T know. You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on…

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GearShift - Scott Higham Gear Talk on Drum Talk TV 26:52

1d ago26:52

26:52

As a bonus release before the next regular Yesshift episode, here's something from Drum Talk TV. Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for some gear talk! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon …

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Ep 285: "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan with David Reddyk 1:30:59

5d ago1:30:59

1:30:59

The original audio issue has been fixed! So sorry for the VERY late upload! Things have been a little crazy over at HSWII Inc. But we've got friend of the show and composer and musical expert in general, Dave Reddyk on the show to discuss one of the songs of the summer, Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" We also do a classic HSWII textual analysis …

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Ep 154 - Dylan Howe's Birthday and Remedy Review 33:01

9d ago33:01

33:01

Happy birthday to drummer Dylan Howe! For this occasion, we're talking about Steve Howe's Remedy, in which Dylan played alongside his father Steve Howe and his brother Virgil Howe, as well as guitarist Ray Fenwick and bassist Derrick Taylor! Steve Howe's Remedy includes the studio album Elements (2003) and concert film Remedy Live recorded in March…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Earthside and The Other Side 35:50

11d ago35:50

35:50

Steven goes live for a news round-up (including info on a Relayer 50th anniversary pressing, a Bill Bruford box set, Rick's Yessonata, and more) before talking about his vinyl copies of Earthside's Let the Truth Speak and Ruth Radelet's The Other Side. Plus, a little bit of info on a couple of the episodes one can expect this month! (Also may have …

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Ep 284: Furious 7 (2015) 1:04:31

13d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

It's the end of the month, so it's time for another FF movie. No, not Fantastic Four! Fast and the Furious of course! It's a great ep covering what might be our new favorite movie in the franchise?? We've got takes y'all. Also we play Alexblankder Blankilton aka Blankius Blank. It's a rhyming game. You'll get it. You can contact the show at agoodpo…

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Ep 153 - Yes' Debut Album at 55 1:06:20

19d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Join us as we celebrate 55 years since the release of Yes' self-titled debut album! We also go over the following questions: What are your favorites from this debut album? What are your top five Yes album covers? What are your top five highlights from Yes' history (could be a song, album, etc.)? How many times have you seen Yes? What's your favorit…

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Ep 283: Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part 1 (2023) with Ethan Krupp 1:28:21

22d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

We've got Mission: Impossible and baseball expert Ethan Krupp on the show this week to discuss the latest Mission: Impossible film that we somehow neglected to cover last year when it came out. This is also Ethan's FIFTH time guesting on the show. What an achievement. And of course we play a weird baseball/Mission: Impossible RPG. Enjoy! Go check o…

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Ep 152 - Heaven & Earth 10 Years Later 52:24

28d ago52:24

52:24

Dan and Steven look back at the 2014 Yes album Heaven & Earth on its 10th anniversary! Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and mixed by Billy Sherwood, this album featured the lineup of Jon Davison, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White. Do you have any favorites from this album? Did you get to see the material they played live? Check out…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Reviewing Concerts by Total Mass Retain, When in Rome UK, Asia Featuring John Payne, and The Buggles 48:35

29d ago48:35

48:35

Steven reviews a few concerts he watched online and in-person. On July 13, he watched the Total Mass Retain concert streamed by ProgStock via Stageit from the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. Afterward, he went to the Forever '80s concert at Pershing Square in Los Angeles, managing to catch When in Rome UK and Asia Featuring John Payne. A…

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Ep 282: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 56:33

30d ago56:33

56:33

We covered Fury Road last week, and we're covering Furiosa this week. In a strange twist of fate, Josiah and Mike actually...disagree?? You'll have to listen to fully understand. And enjoy the game FuriNOsa and FuriYESa! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms. You can also follow Mike @MikeG…

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Ep 151 - John Perez of Close to the Yes USA 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

We are joined by John Perez of Texas-based tribute band Close to the Yes! Based in Dallas, Texas, the band played live a bit back in March and is playing its first full set on August 24th at The Maverick. The show will also include Rush tribute band Clockwork Angels! Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/408069202152232/ --- Support t…

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Ep 150 - 3-Year Anniversary Show! 1:33:49

1M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Celebrating the third anniversary of Yesshift with a few topics! An icebreaker topic Dan came up with is the question of what one ABWH song we'd each have liked played on the Union Tour. Then we'll touch on July birthdays by talking about what Peter Banks era Yes songs we'd like to see on a new tour as a nod to him, notable Igor Khoroshev keyboard …

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Ep 281: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 1:03:35

1M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Almost 10 years too late, we're finally covering Mad Max: Fury Road. Why?? Because Furiosa came out recently. Well, it was kinda recently when we recorded this. And now it's ancient history. Listen, I don't have to explain our process to you, you get it. We also play the IMDB game! It's a great ep! Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gm…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Charcoal Grace by Caligula's Horse 18:36

1M ago18:36

18:36

Steven gives a little update on activities and talks about the experiencing of playing his vinyl copy of the Caligula's Horse album Charcoal Grace! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 280: Baby Reindeer and Outdoor Dining and First Dates and Picnics with Bethany Remely 1:21:51

1M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Sorry for the late upload on this one, it's been a busy week! We've got special guest and resident toxic men expert Bethany Remely on the show today to ostensibly discuss Baby Reindeer, but that show is pretty dark, so we hit a bunch of different topics! And we play Family Food! Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us …

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News Desk Edition - Nod to Play for Chris 10, Focus 12 Album Review, & More 43:21

2M ago43:21

43:21

Steven talks about some of the latest Yes and related news, sharing thoughts on Play for Chris 10, waxing nostalgic about his first Yes and Asia concert experience, reviewing the upcoming Focus 12 album, and mentioning other releases and touring tidbits! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Ep 149 - John Mitchell & Harry Whitley Talk About New Asia Heat of the Moment Tour 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

John Mitchell and Harry Whitley of the new Asia lineup join us to talk about the Heat of the Moment Tour, which commences July 3rd in North America! They go into connections with and thoughts on John Wetton and Geoff Downes, and how the new lineup of Downes, Mitchell, Whitley, and Virgil Donati came together! Check out the North America tour dates …

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Ep 148 - Patrick Moraz's Playing on Refugee 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

In celebration of Patrick Moraz's birthday, Dan and Steven review the self-titled album Refugee! Released in 1974, this album featured Moraz alongside The Nice alumni Brian Davison (drums) and Lee Jackson (bass, guitar, lead vocals). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Ep 279: Fast & Furious 6 (2013) 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

It's the end of the month, so you know what time it is! FF time! And WOW, we're halfway through the year and (mercifully) halfway through these movies. If you couldn't tell from my tone, we're turning on these movies now. This is our heel turn. Maybe we're just oversaturated with them, who knows. But I'm DONE. And we play Only Connect! It's great. …

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Soft Machine Records and The Baked Potato Concert Review 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Steven talks about the vinyl records he got from a Soft Machine Show at The Baked Potato, as well as the show itself! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 147 - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe at 35 56:02

2M ago56:02

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Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe album titled...Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe! What are your favorites from this album? Any memories of the band? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

Continuing to experience vinyls on his recently acquired record player, Steven talks about the Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles collection, which he's had for a while and finally gotten around to playing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 278: Yes (the band) with Steven Shinder 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

This week, we've got special guest and friend of the show Steven Shinder on the podcast to discuss his favorite band and incredibly influential music group, Yes! Steven gives us possibly our most comprehensive episode to date, and Mike delivers a classic confusing HSWII game. Enjoy! Check out stevenshinder.com for all of Steven's novels and project…

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Ep 146 - AntithesYes Game for Alan White's Birthday 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Dan and Steven remember the late great Yes drummer Alan White on what would've been his 75th birthday. They play a game of AntithhesYes, naming songs that feel like opposites of each other and highlighting Alan's contributions on them. Chime in with opposites that come to mind and how Alan stands out on them! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

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News Desk Edition - Jazz Sabbath Show Review, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks' "Shine On," & More 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

Steven talks about some news again! The Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks single "Shine On" is out now! But before going into that, Steven touch on other news topics. There's a surprising addition to the Cruise to the Edge lineup, for example, and Bill Bruford will be involved in a conversation in conjunction with the upcoming Progject tour. Steven wil…

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Ep 145 - Richie Castellano of The Band Geeks: True and Working with Jon Anderson 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

We are joined by multi-instrumentalist Richie Castellano for a Yesshift interview! Richie has been a member of Blue Öyster Cult for 20 years, and for the past year he's also been playing bass on Yes classics live along with other members of The Band Geeks as they tour with original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson! Jon and the Band Geeks are currently tou…

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SPOILERS Ep 277: The Fall Guy SPOILERS 46:55

2M ago46:55

46:55

This movie came out like a month ago, we covered it 2 weeks after it came out, and now the ep is finally out 2 weeks after THAT. So there's spoilers for it, sorry! It's also a very short episode compared to our usual fare because we had technical difficulties. Sorry about that! The patreon is extra long this week, though, so go check that out if yo…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Future Double Feature 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

Before going on a weekend trip, Steven does another instalment of Steven's Vinyl Adventures, sharing his experiences finally playing the vinyl records he owns on a newly acquired record player. This one is a "Future Double Feature," spotlighting both Thank You from the Future by Moon Letters and A Memory of Our Future by Mandoki Soulmates. Steven w…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes: Talk 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Steven finally owns a vinyl record player. So now he's beginning a subseries for the podcast titled Steven's Vinyl Adventures. The first album that he's played on this record player is Yes' Talk, part of the 30th anniversary release he ordered here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Here's the story of his first of various upcoming vinyl experience…

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Ep 276: The Lake 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

This week, we're talking about the lake. You know, the lake! No, not any specific lake, although those all do count in the overall lakeyness of the lake. But yeah, just the lake. Got it?? We also play a continuation of the HSWII RPG inspired by the lake. It's a fun ep. Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWa…

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BONUS - Unboxing Yes' Talk Box Set 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

Steven does a live unboxing of the Yes - Talk 30th anniversary box set! You can order it here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 144 - Reviewing Oliver Wakeman's Anam Cara 30:46

3M ago30:46

30:46

Dan and Steven review Oliver Wakeman's new solo album Anam Cara! It has Celtic influences and includes Hayley Griffiths (vocals), Oliver Day (acoustic guitars, mandolin, lute, lap steel), David Mark Pearce (electric guitars), Troy Donockley (whistles, Uilleann pipes), Robert McClung (violin), Mick Allport (saxophone, clarinet), Steve Amadeo (bass),…

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Ep 275: Fast Five (2011) 1:01:59

3M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

It's the end of the month, so it's time for the next Fast and Furious movie. And we've got some HOT takes, maybe? Please let us know if this take is hot. This episode is about Fast Five. It's supposedly when this franchise gets "good." We'll see about that. We also play a BRAND new game! It's a great ep! Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodc…

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BONUS - Scott Higham Interview on Drum Talk TV 37:57

3M ago37:57

37:57

Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for a live interview on Drum Talk TV! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon from 2008-2014! Others he's performed and/or recorded with include Shadowkeep, …

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Ep 274: Live TV/HSWII on the News/Hello Sharks 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

This episode gets a little silly. We go off the rails PRETTY hard, hence the multiple titles. Technically this ep is about live television, but really it's about how we were on the news a couple of weeks ago and how Josiah has a business idea. And we get another installment of the HSWII RPG! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and fi…

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Ep 143 - May 2024 Birthdays and Anniversaries 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Jay Schellen (all in one go given our schedules) and talk about stuff related to them, including news of the upcoming Fragile and King Crimson USA rereleases coming from Burning Shed, the Songs from Tsongas concert turning 20 this week, and Mirror to the Sky turning a year old…

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Ep 273: Chicken Tenders 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

That's right! It's time for another FOOD. We're filling out the HSWII menu by talking about chicken tenders this week. We even play a BRAND new game inspired by the topic, never before seen on HSWII. And we actually do get into a little Star Wars talk on this one! Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWarsIsI…

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Ep 142 - Trevor Rabin Talks About Talk 47:54

3M ago47:54

47:54

Trevor Rabin joins us once again, this time to talk about the 1994 Yes album Talk, his final one with the band, which is having a 30th anniversary re-release. It comes out May 24th, and you can pre-order here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Check out this fascinating conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Ep 141 - Miguel Falcão Talks Play for Chris 10 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

Miguel Falcão joins us to talk about Play for Chris 10. Every year since the passing of founding Yes bassist Chris Squire, Miguel has been inviting people to celebrate Chris, showcasing videos of tributes whether that be via playing instruments (not just bass) to songs involving Chris, or even just sharing some words about Chris. The deadline for s…

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BONUS - Steven Reviews Mandoki Soulmates' New Album Memory of Our Future 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

For Mandoki Monday or Memory Monday, Steven reviews the new Mandoki Soulmates album A Memory of Our Future, which comes out this Friday, May 10th, via Inside Out Music! You can pre-order it here: https://mandokisoulmates.lnk.to/AMemoryOfOurFuture-Bio Mandoki Soulmates features a bunch of all-star musicians! After their successful 30 Years Anniversa…

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Ep 272: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan 1:15:27

3M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Listen! We're obsessed!!! We don't care who knows! We can't stop listening to Chappell Roan, just like everyone else. So we decided to cover her latest album! It's a great discussion of these killer tracks, and we of course play Smash or Pass for each one. Weeeee don't talk very much about Star Wars in this one...sorry. You can contact the show at …

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BONUS - Steven Recaps Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR Concert 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Steven saw Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR perform at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on May 4th, 2024, the last night of this 30-date of this STRFKR tour. These acts are very well beyond the bounds Yes and prog fans may be familiar with, but Steven had a great time and wants to talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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New Asia Lineup and Tour, Yes Tour with Deep Purple, & More - Yesshift News Desk Edition 1:10:34

4M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

There's a lot of news for Steven to cover in this one. First, we acknowledge the passing of keyboardist Mike Pinder. Then there are various topics, some of which involving touring. Apart from Yes touring with Deep Purple, which will be discussed at the end, topics include Wakeman men activities, Kansas live personnel, King Crimson offshoot Beat, a …

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Ep 271: Fast and Furious (2009) 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

It's the end of the month, so it's time for another Fast and Furious movie! This time, we're dropping the "the's" for the fourth installment in the franchise, Fast and Furious. This movie is a strange turning point in the franchise, and we discuss it at length and play a little game inspired by it as well. Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpo…

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Oliver Wakeman Concert and Storytelling for Drum Talk TV Brilliance (First Half Hour) 31:04

4M ago31:04

31:04

Oliver Wakeman joined us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members-only Q & A on April 20th. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! This is an archive of the first half hour, which we showed live on our social channels. Oliver performed six pieces (four of which are in this version…

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Ep 270: Space with Alex Robinson 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

We've completed our collection of Star Wars Minute hosts this week by having Alex Robinson on to discuss outer space! Our discussion is wide-ranging but definitely covers SOME space stuff, for sure. We also play the Star Wars Minute game and Alex absolutely destroys. Thanks to Alex for joining us this week! You can find Alex's work at alexrobinson.…

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Ep 140 - Benoît David’s Singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

Join us as we celebrate Benoît David’s birthday by talking about his singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon and that era of Yes. Have you listened to this live album? Did you get to see him perform live? Check out the videos on the Yesshift Facebook and YouTube pages to see other episodes, many of which with Yes members, alum and others they ha…

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