Best The Jeff Rubin Show Podcasts (2024)

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Honey Bee 1:10:20

1h ago1:10:20

1:10:20

In the liner notes for Wildflowers and all the Rest, engineer Jim Scott remarks that “Tom would write a song like ‘Honey Bee’ on the spot and the band would just follow him. There are dozens of recordings just starting a song and making it up from top to bottom, coming up with funny lyrics.” Of course, there are plenty of deep cut or inside example…

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Derek Sivers on Decision-Making, Personal Optimization, and Life Transitions | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 10:29

2h ago10:29

10:29

In this episode of "The Tim Ferriss Show," Derek Sivers shares invaluable insights on decision-making, personal optimization, and life transitions. He explains the crucial difference between satisficing and maximizing, advocating for the "good enough" approach to enhance happiness and reduce stress. Sivers delves into his unique perspective on life…

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Only a Broken Heart 52:32

8d ago52:32

52:32

As journalist Jaan Uhelski writes in the Wildflowers and All the Rest liner notes, “If Wildflowers is an album about taking stock of one’s life, “Only a Broken Heart” is a watershed moment on that excavation of self.” Everything about the way the final album version of this song is arranged and produced caters toward that excavation. The busyness o…

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David Deutsch and Naval Ravikant — The Fabric of Reality And Much More | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 11:09

9d ago11:09

11:09

In this episode of "QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries," we dive into the enlightening conversation with David Deutsch and Naval Ravikant. Deutsch, a pioneer in quantum computation and visiting professor at the University of Oxford, explores the "fabric of reality" through four fundamental strands: epistemology, evolution, quantum theory…

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It's Good to Be King 50:01

13d ago50:01

50:01

“It's good to be king and have your own way. Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day” There’s security in success, but there’s an ominous cautionary tone that creeps into the next line, “And when your bulldog barks and your canary sings, You're out there with winners, it's good to be king”. When your bulldog barks and your canary sings. Dogs u…

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The Science and Art of Longevity — Dr. Peter Attia | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 12:02

11d ago12:02

12:02

In this episode of Tim Ferriss' podcast, Dr. Peter Attia dives deep into cutting-edge health and wellness strategies. Key topics include the surprising benefits of fasting for muscle growth and longevity, the importance of maintaining strength for a longer life, and how rucking can drastically improve your VO2 max and overall fitness. Dr. Attia sha…

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The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance - Dr. Andrew Huberman | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 11:56

16d ago11:56

11:56

In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, renowned neuroscientist Andrew Huberman dives deep into the world of supplements, psychedelics, and mental health optimization. Andrew discusses the impact of various supplements like Ashwagandha, Tongkat Ali, and Fadogia Agrestis on physical and mental performance. He shares his personal experiences with MD…

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You Wreck Me 46:03

16d ago46:03

46:03

Legendary Nashville songwriter, Harlan Howard is purported to have coined the expression “three chords and the truth” and friend and colleague Bob Dylan is also remembered for the great line “All I need is my red guitar, three chords and the truth”. Well that’s all this riff is. Three chords. No passing chords, no fancy inversions or suspended note…

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Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 11:33

18d ago11:33

11:33

In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Bill Gurley, a legendary venture capitalist and partner at Benchmark, delves deep into the secrets of Silicon Valley. He shares invaluable insights on competitive strategy, the critical importance of network effects, and lessons learned from investing in companies like Uber and OpenTable. Gurley reveals his …

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Dr. Matthew Walker — All Things Sleep (Weight Gain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caffeine, and More) | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 12:15

26d ago12:15

12:15

In this episode of Tim Ferriss' podcast, renowned sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker dives deep into the science of sleep and its profound impact on health. Dr. Walker explores the fascinating world of brain waves and sleep cycles, explaining how they affect our nightly rest. He discusses the benefits of specific exercises to boost deep sleep and provide…

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Rick Rubin — Timeless Methods for Unlocking Creativity, The Future with AI | Quickpod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries | Tim Ferriss Podcast Summaries 15:30

19d ago15:30

15:30

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, legendary music producer Rick Rubin shares his timeless methods for unlocking creativity, discusses his new book The Creative Act, and explores the impact of AI on art. Learn Rick’s techniques for overcoming creative blocks, managing collaboration conflicts, and making authentic artistic decisions. Perfect f…

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The Stories Behind 15+ Million Copies Sold | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 12:05

23d ago12:05

12:05

In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Podcast featuring Mark Manson, they delve into personal development, business management, and creative storytelling. Mark shares his journey from an aspiring writer to a bestselling author, highlighting the challenges and opportunities success brings. He discusses the importance of building a trustworthy team, tra…

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Time to Move On 51:07

28d ago51:07

51:07

On certain days, I think “Time to Move On” is the best song on Wildflowers, on other days, other songs take that honour. It’s a song that resonates with so many people because it gives us that glimpse into someone finding freedom, if not exactly peace. Despite being the fourth most streamed song from Wildflowers on Spotify, "Time to Move On" was no…

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The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile - Jonathan Haidt | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 8:08

25d ago8:08

8:08

In this compelling episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, guest Jonathan Haidt delves into the profound topics of intellectual antifragility and moral relativism. Haidt, a social psychologist, underscores the importance of embracing diverse viewpoints to fortify one's beliefs and understanding, advocating for an open-minded approach to intellectual chall…

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Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Why Creators Need to Smash Limits, and Dealmaking Strategies | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

In this Tim Ferriss podcast episode summary, Todd McFarlane, an influential artist and entrepreneur, shares his journey challenging industry norms in animation and comics, blending creative integrity with business acumen. He discusses strategic marketing and brand management, detailing how he successfully competed against larger companies with his …

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"The War of Art" Author Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Momentum, and Turning Pro | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 6:24

1M ago6:24

6:24

Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferris Podcast Audio Summaries. Today, we present a condensed summary of an exceptionally inspiring episode featuring Steven Pressfield, celebrated for his profound insights on overcoming resistance and mastering creativity. Our summary compresses over two hours of in-depth discussion from the original Tim Ferriss podcast i…

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Stephen Wolfram — Productivity Systems, Richard Feynman Stories, Computational Thinking, and More | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 4:44

26d ago4:44

4:44

In the episode "Stephen Wolfram — Productivity Systems, Richard Feynman Stories and Computational Thinking" from the Tim Ferriss Show, Stephen Wolfram, creator of Wolfram Language, shares insights into his unique productivity methods, the essence of computational thinking, and captivating stories about physicist Richard Feynman. Overall, the episod…

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How to Make Iconic Art, Reinvent Spider-Man, and Meet Every Deadline | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 3:41

27d ago3:41

3:41

In this summary of the Tim Ferriss Podcast episode, titled “How to Make Iconic Art, Reinvent Spider-Man, and Meet Every Deadline,” guest Todd McFarlane, an Emmy and Grammy-winning director, producer, and creator of the renowned comic book, Spawn, shares a wealth of insights into his creative and professional journey. Todd, also known for his revolu…

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Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, The Magic of Thinking Big, and More | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

In this Tim Ferriss summary podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the significant impacts of friendship and loyalty in personal and professional growth. The guest (Jason Calacanis) shares poignant experiences of betrayal and the profound lessons learned about human relationships and business dynamics. Additionally, the conversation delves…

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The Coming Cold War II, Geopolitics, Fatherhood, Fear, and More — Niall Ferguson, Historian | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 4:54

27d ago4:54

4:54

In this episode of QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries, we summarize a riveting conversation with Niall Ferguson, a renowned historian and author. Ferguson shares his insights on current geopolitics, explaining how emerging technologies are reshaping global power in what he terms "Cold War II". He highlights the crucial role of history in…

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All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever — Dr. John Krystal | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 5:08

29d ago5:08

5:08

Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries. Today, we present a concise summary of a detailed two-hour episode on ketamine therapy from Tim Ferriss's podcast, expertly condensed into less than 10 minutes for your listening convenience. This episode provides an insightful exploration into the use of ketamine in mental health treatment,…

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Chris Palmer, MD — Brain Energy for Mental Health, The Potential of Metabolic Psychiatry, and More | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 4:29

29d ago4:29

4:29

In today’s episode, we delve into “Chris Palmer, MD — Brain Energy for Mental Health, The Potential of Metabolic Psychiatry, and More,” featuring Dr. Christopher Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist. Dr. Palmer pioneers the field of metabolic psychiatry, championing the ketogenic diet as a revolutionary treatment for psychiatric disorders.…

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UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, Breathing Techniques | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 3:50

29d ago3:50

3:50

Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries. In this 10-minute episode, we condense a two-hour deep dive with Bas Rutten, a renowned mixed martial artist, actor, and commentator, into essential takeaways. Ideal for those who appreciate concise and potent insights from long-form discussions originally hosted by Tim Ferriss…

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How to Secure Financial Freedom and Maximize Productivity | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 7:14

29d ago7:14

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Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries, where we distill Tim Ferriss' best episodes into under 10 minutes so you can grasp the key takeaways quickly. In this episode, we summarize "How to Secure Financial Freedom and Maximize Productivity," where Tim Ferriss shares insights from his own life, covering everything from health marker…

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Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction, Ayahuasca, and More | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 7:12

29d ago7:12

7:12

Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries, where we distill Tim Ferriss' insightful interviews into concise, 10-minute episodes. Today, we summarize a fascinating conversation between Tim Ferriss and Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and trauma expert. They delve into themes like trauma, addiction, psychedelics, and healing over a…

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Ray Dalio, The Steve Jobs of Investing | QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries 6:07

1M ago6:07

6:07

Welcome to QuickPod: Tim Ferriss Podcast Audio Summaries. In this episode, we summarize Tim’s conversation with Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates. Titled "Ray Dalio, The Steve Jobs of Investing," the episode explores Ray's principles for decision-making, managing mistakes, and navigating uncertainty. Dalio emphasizes radical transparency…

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You Don't Know How It Feels 55:26

1M ago55:26

55:26

We’re all quick to judge people, whether they cut us off in the fast lane, or don’t hold a door open for us as we’re heading out of the grocery store. But we don’t know what that person is going through, emotionally, psychologically, physically. That disconnect is amplified a hundredfold when it’s in the context of a famous person. Wealth and stard…

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Wildflowers 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Everything about the way this song is crafted sneaks up on you. It’s a masterclass in how you take an idea and flesh it out into a fully-fledged tour de force piece of art. And that’s not to say that this song isn’t wonderful when played just on an acoustic guitar, or on piano with just the vocal accompaniment. It’s a great song in its bones, but i…

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Approaching Wildflowers 14:39

2M ago14:39

14:39

When climbers finally decide to take on the holy grail of all ascents, Everest, they first face a nine day journey to base camp, which includes two full rest days. This journey alone weeds out about thirty of explorers. Those who are lucky enough to make the arduous trek to the first staging post are then faced with Mount Everest growing ever upwar…

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Russell Mark Returns (Swing and a Miss) 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

One last non-Petty episode before we being digging into Wildflowers! This time, Russell Mark, from The Nextdoors is back to talk about their new single "Swing and a Miss". We talk about perfection in art and whether it's worth striving for, we nerd out over specific production choices and songwriting form, and of course, we talk about Gary Carter, …

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Jake Thistle Returns (The Half Left Out) 1:32:35

2M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

This is another special non-Petty episode of the podcast with the fantastic Jake Thistle, who found time in his insanely busy schedule to sit down with me to discuss his label debut, The Half Left Out. We chatted a little about Gainesville and Tom of course, but mainly we dug into the weeds around his full debut release, with topics ranging from al…

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Greatest Hits (with John Paulsen) 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

A really fun one today folks. John and Kevin dig deep into inclusions and ommissions from 1993's Greatest Hits. We have a conversation about formats (CD vs vinyl), chronological ordering vs sequencing, and whether ballads belong on Greatest Hits compilations. Both John and Kevin have one song that the other feels simply doesn't belong on the Greate…

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The Petty 8ight with Sean and Todd McGinity 1:46:16

2M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Today’s episode is the third installment in my Petty 8ight series, where I bring in musicians who aren’t Pettyheads, give them eight deeper cuts that they likely haven’t heard before, and get their thoughts on them. In this episode, my willing newbies are Sean and Todd McGinity. The brothers are based in Winnipeg and have a long history of writing,…

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Something in the Air 21:27

3M ago21:27

21:27

A major change in this cover version is the format of the lyrics. Something in the Air is a fairly ominous call to arms. The original was released in May of 1969 when the Vietnam War was still raging at its most furious. Speedy Keen said that told ZigZag magazine in 1975 of the song "It was a reflection of what I was seeing at the time". But rather…

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Mary Jane's Last Dance 27:34

3M ago27:34

27:34

When author Paul Zollo asks Tom about the song in his book Conversations With Tom Petty, and mentions that the song had been partially written some years previously, Tom confirms this, saying, “That was one I wrote during the Full Moon Fever sessions. I wrote all but the chorus. I just had the loop going around and around and really had most of the…

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Peace in L.A. 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

In March and April of 1992, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were wrapping up the European final leg of their Into The Great Wide Open tour. This leg saw them play dates in Germany, the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Norway, and on April 3rd, they closed out the tour in Malmo, Sweden, playing an extended set of 28 songs to 6000 Swedish f…

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10 Questions with Peter Nester 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Today's episode is my ten questions with the brilliant Peter Nester. I usually put these out as bonus episodes in the same week as my chat with that guest, but Pete's answers to these questions were so thorough, considered, and beautifully expounded, that I felt this needed to be a regular release. I guarantee you'll hear which artist he wants to c…

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Jeff Slate Returns 1:19:19

4M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

This is a special non-Petty episode of the podcast. I haven’t recorded one in ages, but when former guest Jeff Slate reached out to me to ask if I’d be interested in talking to him about his new single which is out now and the album it’s from which will drop in May, it wasn’t a hard sell for me as I'm a fan of both his music and his writing. We had…

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Peter Nester 1:31:33

4M ago1:31:33

1:31:33

I have two words for you: Yogi Berra. But what does the Yankees catcher have to do with my conversation with Pete Nester? Tune in to find out! Today's episode is a sprawling, hugely enjoyable conversation I had with a fellow music podcaster who I've been listening to for a couple and a half years now. Pete was very supportive of this show right fro…

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Into the Great Wide Open (with John Paulsen) 1:36:43

4M ago1:36:43

1:36:43

Another long one this season folks! But again there's so much to talk about with this album and we felt we needed to talk about each individual track. John and I had a good discussion about the background to the recording of this album and where this sits in the evolution of Tom's songwriting. We also didn't have a "producer for the day" discussion…

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Built To Last 24:05

4M ago24:05

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The lyrics in Built to Last are unambiguously hopeful and quietly resilience. Perhaps it’s Tom’s last attempt to build a creative buttress around his failing marriage. Perhaps its an equal attempt to put up a wall around a band that had gone through a major friction point and were probably still unsure what direction they would be taking. The lyric…

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Makin' Some Noise 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

I know that, because you’re listening to this podcast that you must love rock n roll music. And when you hear the crackle of a cable being plugged into an amp, or that low buzz from the speaker, there’s just something primal and irresistible that happens to you if you love this type of music. Your whole body responds to it in both a physical and em…

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You and I Will Meet Again 26:03

5M ago26:03

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Another simple song, another catchy hook, another memorable idea that Tom puts into our heads and leaves there as a treat. I’m 100% sold on Into The Great Wide Open these days, where I didn’t listen to it front to back very often before. This song is another little forgotten deep cut that does so much with so little, very economically. The core ide…

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10 Questions with Mark Lindsey 23:44

5M ago23:44

23:44

Today's episode is my ten questions with the amazing Mark Lindsey. As a veteran of over 40 Heartbreakers shows and as a guy who has seen Mudcrutch, Bob Dylan, ELO, and Bob Dylan live, my questions about opening acts, shows Mark would like to see, and Mudcrutch or the Wilburys became all the more interesting. His picks for people to cover Tom Petty …

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Out in the Cold 20:30

5M ago20:30

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In Conversations With Tom Petty, Tom says “I struggled with the lyrics quite a bit. It was one of those things where you struggle and you always wonder if you got everything out of it that you could.” He does go on to say that during a rehearsal for the song he found that he enjoyed the lyrics, but I think the way they’re crafted belies any notion …

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Mark Lindsey 52:19

6M ago52:19

52:19

Today's episode is my wonderful conversation with one of the finest human beings you're going to find anywhere on the planet. As well as being a lifelong superfan of Tom Petty and a veteran of over 40 of his shows, Mark also runs the Sight and Sound Care charity that provides free vision care, including examinations, contact lenses and glasses to m…

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Trapper Schoepp 50:11

6M ago50:11

50:11

Today's episode is a conversation I had with Milwaukee-based musician Trapper Schoepp. We discussed his love of Tom's music, the background behind his cover of Free Fallin' which you can find on all streaming platforms, his co-write with Bob Dylan (yes, you read that right!) and he rapid-fire answered my ten questions, which is why they aren't bein…

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10 Questions with Doc Wiley & Chris Gillette 36:30

6M ago36:30

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Today's episode is Doc Wiley and Chris Gillette's answers to my ten questions. Doc found a good hack to my question "Which Tom Petty concert from history would you like to have seen" and Chris talked wonderfully about Walls and mentioned that The Waiting played it during their PBS special, which will be airing in January next year. For more info, v…

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Doc Wiley & Chris Gillette 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Today's episode is the fourth installment of my #Guestember series of conversations. This one is with the wonderfully funny and insightful Doc Wiley and Chris Gillette, who are the bass player and singer/rhythm guitarist in Montana-based tribute band, The Waiting. Like my previous tribute band guests, The Waiting don't put on wigs and costumes and …

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Too Good To Be True 22:51

6M ago22:51

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Maybe she’s the girl who is gonna be picked up in King’s Highway. Maybe the thing she’s finally managed to break free from is a relationship with a self-obsessed movie star who has been pulled into a world of glamour and glitz. Maybe, just maybe, I’m massively overthinking this, but it sure is fun to connect dots and build out the narrative in your…

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