Best Berry Gordy Podcasts (2024)

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S23E12: Lena Horne 1:47:45

1h ago1:47:45

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Hollywood legend Lena Horne changed what was possible for African-Americans performers in America. After a difficult childhood, she found a key ally in her father, who made clear to studio head Louis B. Mayer that he could hire a maid for his daughter - she would not need to play one on screen. Alternating between Hollywood, which was depressing be…

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Whitney_Got To Keep on With Music 9:19:2024 2:07

2h ago2:07

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Photo: asterix611 - Flickr Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Whitney Soul Podcast. Whitney was our music. She was The Voice. I’ve learned something important through her every note, every lyric, and her every performance. I learned from Whitney that life is a journey. In the begi…

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S23E11: Dumpster Dive | Dave Grohl, Tori Spelling, Britney Spears, Ben Affleck & JLo, Jon Bon Jovi, Oasis, Justin Timberlake, and Donald Trump Affair Rumors 1:21:33

8m ago1:21:33

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Every so often, we like to take a beat to catch up with some of our exes in a show format we call Dumpster Dive! We do these weekly on Patreon, but in this super expanded mama-jama main feed edition, we bring you the latest in celebrity scandals from TD alums and beyond. This week, we take a look at Dave Grohl's disappointing baby drama (and some i…

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Meet Nevermind the Music 6:23

3d ago6:23

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Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor. Check out Nevermind the Music https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/nevermind-th…

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S23E10: The Darmstadt Divorce | Ernest Louis and Princess Victoria Melita (Trashy Royals Crossover) 1:40:10

5d ago1:40:10

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We've noticed a lack of royal divorce stories since we kicked off our sibling podcast Trashy Royals more than a year ago now (!). Today, Alicia is bridging that gap by bringing together - and busting apart - two of Queen Victoria's grandchildren. Yes, the long tradition of royal cousins getting hitched. These are Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse an…

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The Lost Generation 9:5:24 3.34 PM 4:15

14d ago4:15

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Ending music by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Today's topic The Lost Generation. Got to bring back the music. The music of love. A time when music was great with soul and had the sound of smooth harmonies. And I'm thinking of a fabulous group known as the lost generation. With their silky vocals and that sweet R&B groove,…

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S23E9: Melissa Gilbert 56:49

12d ago56:49

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Melissa Gilbert grew up in front of all of our eyes playing Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, and she managed to avoid some of the pitfalls that beset other child stars. Then she met Rob Lowe, and America's Sweetheart started a whole new chapter. It's included two divorces - one trashy, one very much not trashy - and a whole lot …

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Introducing American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story 5:55

16d ago5:55

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We are excited to share a show we're loving with you! American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story pairs the legendary entertainer and activist with our friend, podcaster Rainbow Valentine, following the incredible ride of a life that Wavy Gravy has been on through decades of American counterculture. Enjoy this sample, and subscribe wherever you lis…

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Records & Podcasts 8:26:24 1.11 PM 3:01

18d ago3:01

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Hello groovy podcast listeners. It's your host Gail Nobles on the Cat Bear. I've got something that got folks scratching their heads - records and podcast. Now let me break it down for you. Picture this: You hear the music from your radio. That's the vibe my friends, but here's the kicker - when it comes to podcasts, we’re throwing those vinyl groo…

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S23E8: Joan McCracken and Jack Dunphy 1:11:45

19d ago1:11:45

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Dancer and actress Joan McCracken became one of America's biggest stars in the 1940s after her scene-stealing role in Oklahoma! as Sylvie, "The Girl Who Fell Down." In her real life, she was challenged by a secret diagnosis of diabetes in an era where management of the disease was complicated at best, and her marriage to fellow dancer Jack Dunphy -…

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The Shooting Star Aaliyah 8:23:24 1.54 PM 2:40

21d ago2:40

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Story by: Gail Nobles Cover art by: Gail Nobles We celebrate the sensational sound of a truly captivating Queen of Urban Pop. The one and only Aaliyah. Princes of R&B with a voice that flows like velvet and moves that could mesmerize the hardest of hearts. That's what her song Death of a Playa is all about. Hmm! Hm! Aaliyah was the epitome of cool …

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Selena 8:21:24 8.14 PM 2:53

22d ago2:53

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain So many of Selena's fans are missing her. Her songs still play in the minds and hearts of many. Selena Quintanilla is a beloved icon whose music continues to resonate with fans around the world. Her Tejano, pop, and regional music not only showcase her incredible talent, but also her vibrant spir…

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How Patti LaBelle Got Her Stage Name 8:20:24 2.03 PM 2:14

24d ago2:14

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EXPLANAE MOMENT Music Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 How Patti LaBelle Got her Stage Name is today's topic. I'm Gail Nobles Patti LaBelle's real name is Patricia. She said in an interview it was a car dealership in Philadelphia that decided to give her the name Patti LaBelle. It means The Beautiful, and he didn't see the beauty…

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S23E7: Diana Ross and Berry Gordy 48:30

1M ago48:30

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Diana Ross is rightly one of the biggest stars in the world, but her fortuitous proximity to Motown Records and its founder, Berry Gordy, and his obsession with her, supercharged the musical career of a girl who dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Their romance may not have been long lasting, but it left carnage in its wake even as Diana's star…

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S23E6: Natalie Clifford Barney, Amazon Queen of Paris and Her Ladies Almanack Crew 1:47:00

1M ago1:47:00

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All the televised sights from Paris lately put Alicia in a mood, so today she's got the incredible story of Natalie Clifford Barney, a leading light in the Parisian art world in the 19th century, and also a fearless out lesbian in a time when such a thing was inconceivable to most. American born, Natalie's story is fascinating on many levels, not l…

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Character Study: Criston Cole / Tapestry Deep Dive 1:13:29

1M ago1:13:29

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Steve and Anthony discuss Criston Cole's character. Then Prof. Valerie Garver and Anthony discuss the tapestry. https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry/ https://www.ulstermuseum.org/stories/game-thrones-tapestry Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. I…

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Stephanie Mills .. Power of Love 8:5:24 2.06 PM 2:22

1M ago2:22

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Hello I'm Gail Nobles.Welcome to the show. I Have Learned To Respect the Power of Love is a song that was written by Angela Winbush and Renée Moore, of the singing duo Renée and Angela. It is a song recorded and performed by Stephanie Mills and was the second single released from her 1985 self-ti…

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BONUS - House of the Dragon pre-s02 Finale Chat 13:42

2M ago13:42

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Anthony and his fantasy league discuss HOTD season 2 (pre-finale). Spoilers up through 0207. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Steve/Anthony

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S23E5: Sondra Locke and Clint Eastwood 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Once again, your requests are the best stories. Friends, we don't know where to begin with the trashiness that is Clint Eastwood, so we opted to focus mostly on his tumultuous relationship with fellow actor Sondra Locke. This one has everything - an almost pathological level of infidelity, indiscriminate fatherhood, unconventional marriages, and pr…

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The Red Sowing 17:48

2M ago17:48

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What will the Season Finale hold? Steve and Anthony voice our appreciation for the Red Sowing and look forward to the finale. Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature. Intro mus…

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S23E4: Kelsey Grammer 1:22:04

2M ago1:22:04

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You asked for this one, and now we know why! Kelsey Grammer, best known for playing the cerebral and neurotic Dr. Frasier Crane for two decades on NBC, is quite the contrast to his lovable character. A childhood and young adulthood marked by unimaginable tragedies may be the key to why this uber-successful actor's personal life has veered from cris…

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Quincy Jones-Ai No Corrida 7:27:24 8.34 PM 2:16

2M ago2:16

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Canadian Film Centre Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 Ai No Corrida" is a song by the English singer and multi-instrumentalist Chaz Jankel, written by Jankel and Kenny Young. It was first recorded in 1980 and featured on Chaz Jankel's debut album Chas Jankel for A&M Records. Quincy Jones's 1981 recording…

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Shotgun Tom Kelly 7:24:24 7.22 PM 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Lynda Marrokal Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Shotgun Tom Kelly is a radio and television personality, and I like his style. I like how I heard him talk while playing the 60s. I like his voice. He is a radio and television personality. He is a two-time Emmy award winner, Billboard Air Personality of the Year winner, an i…

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The Spooky Smooch 4:50

2M ago4:50

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Why is ominous music playing over the Rhaenyra-Mysaria kiss? Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two books on Game of Thrones. It also features university professors who specialize in medieval history and literature. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey t…

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Berry Gordy 7:22:24 5.58 PM 3:10

2M ago3:10

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Berry Gordy is multiple things. He's a retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades. As a son…

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Motown In Time of War 7:22:24 2.20 PM 2:44

2M ago2:44

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikimedia Usage: Public Domain There was Vietnam and there was a civil rights movement and protest. Marvin Gaye recorded What's Going On and was released in 1971. Stevie Wonder recorded Loves in Need of Love Today, and It was released in 1976. Music and it's power. Motown was more than music and celebration. I say Motow…

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S23E3: Anthony Anderson 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Black-ish star Anthony Anderson has been enjoying the pinnacle of his career for a decade now, having helmed the hugely successful sitcom for all eight of its seasons. But the spotlight can be a tough place for someone who has repeatedly faced allegations - even criminal charges - of sexual assault. Were those allegations part of the reason for the…

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Whitney Houston’s Faith 7:20:24 12.43 PM 2:01

2M ago2:01

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Story by: Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles In the music business people can become lost and go in the wrong direction. My mom used to tell me: God didn't put them in that spotlight. They put themselves in there or they forget God. I agree but we don’t know what's in a person's heart. Whitney knew she needed God. She was always singing the Gospel. Sh…

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The Mystery Aaliyah 7:20:24 9.49 AM 2:53

2M ago2:53

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Story by: Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles From what we are told, Aaliyah is not alive. Though dead, she's certainly hard to kill. When she was alive, she told the world she was mysterious. Well, I didn't know her, but I believe her words because it seems to me she still speaks in dreams and works on the conscience. Fans are still talking about her,…

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Old Gods Magic / Q&A (HOTD02 midseason) 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Pádraig MacCarron stops by to discuss what HOTD has taught us about the Old Gods and Winterfell tradition. Then Steve discusses burning off his nipple (and growing it back). Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premiu…

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New Radicals-You Get What…7:17:24 3.21 PM 2:27

2M ago2:27

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles The New Radical sent us a positive message. The New Radicals was an American alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Los Angeles. They recorded a song entitled You Get What You Give. It was the first and most successful single from their only studio album, Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too (1998). Released on November 3, 19…

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S23E2: Michael Landon 51:22

2M ago51:22

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Screen legend Michael Landon holds a unique spot even among other wildly successful actors. Landon starred in not one, not two, but three long-running hit television series, starting with Bonanza in 1959, then the iconic Little House on the Prairie in the 70s and early 80s, and finally Highway to Heaven. He was also the consummate family man - sort…

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HOTD 204 + Dunk and Egg 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong's tricky ways, the big Rook's Rest Battle, and Anthony's love of Dunk and Egg.Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong's tricky ways, the big Rook's Rest Battle, and Anthony's love of Dunk and Egg. Intro music by Tobias Sjögreen, check out his band's webpage: Heiko. Hey there! Check out https://support.bal…

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MC Hammer-Pray 7:9:24 4.12 PM 2:35

2M ago2:35

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: John Mathew Smith Usage: Wikimedia CC BY-SA 2.0 MC Hammer believed in feeding people positive things through his music to help souls. He once said in an interview with Revolt: ‘that he grew up in a very negative and violent environment. He viewed music as a way to escape. He did not need to take…

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HOTD High Valyrian talk re: "The Red Dragon and the Gold" 32:45

3M ago32:45

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The inventor of GoT languages, and co-screenwriter for this episode discusses Aegon's High Valyrian. We also talk about the ethics of war with a medievalist and a philosopher of ethics. My thanks to David J. Peterson, Thomas Leek, and Jason Eberl. Double Dragon is a House of the Dragon podcast. It features a stand-up comic and the author of two boo…

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S23E1: Donald Sutherland 37:36

3M ago37:36

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Actor Donald Sutherland had a storied career in television and film and received tributes from notable people around the world when he passed away last month. As central a character as he was on film and screen, his personal life in young adulthood was no less exciting - his two divorces and notorious early-70's affair with Jane Fonda wouldn't have…

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HOTD - "Burning Mill" / Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" 1:18:54

3M ago1:18:54

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Steve and Anthony discuss (in brief) the new kingsguard, Hightower snobbery, and Rhaenys's overall virtue. Then we review the film Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as we…

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