Best Billy Strings Podcasts (2024)

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Tender Banjo Fingers (Billy Strings: Home) 56:31

14d ago56:31

56:31

Matt had us listen to Home by Billy Strings. Join us as we discuss our first bluegrass album and give our impressions and reviews. Then we play a little game where Matt and Ian try and guess which band a fact is about. Game: Match The Band Fact Recommendations: St. Vincent - All Born Screaming Willow - Empathogen Sierra Hull - 25 Trips Chris Thile …

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Dua Lipa, Chloé Caillet, Jung Kook, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, Omah Lay, Justin Bieber, Disclosure, Ava Max, DJ Goja, Vanessa Campagna 31:10

6h ago31:10

31:10

Tracklist: Standing Next to You - Jung Kook, Future Funk Attention - Omah Lay, Justin Bieber, Disclosure Hella Good - Benson, Niko The Kid Million Dollar Baby - Ava Max, David Penn Words - Majestic, Alesso, Zara Larsson Human - DJ Goja, Vanessa Campagna Training Season - Dua Lipa, Chloé Caillet You Spin Me Right Round - Quarterhead, Late Nine Break…

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A Production of Production (Dua Lipa: Radical Optimism) 56:54

5h ago56:54

56:54

Ian had us listen Dua Lipa’s recent album Radical Optimism. We go through the album, discuss, and review then play a music theme game. Jason plays a small part of three songs. The other guys have to guess the theme that Jason picked that ties those songs together. And finally we give a few music recommendations. Recommendations: Mannequin Pussy - I…

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Episode 1549 - Geezer Butler 1:29:36

5h ago1:29:36

1:29:36

As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward …

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Money Money 1:35:12

5h ago1:35:12

1:35:12

The Deadcast explores the Mars Hotel obscurity “Money Money” & goes on the Dead’s mayhem-filled Europe ‘74 tour, including a long look at the extended jams & Seastones sets performed with Ned Lagin. Guests: Ned Lagin, Elvis Costello, Andy Leonard, Richard Loren, Steve Brown, John Perry, Ben Haller, Andy Childs, Uli Teute, Paul Matulic, David Lemieu…

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Armand Van Helden, Purple Disco Machine, Asdis, MK, Sonny Fodera, Clementine Douglas, David Penn, KPD, Crazibiza, Todd Terry, Gypsymen 31:18

1d ago31:18

31:18

Tracklist: Disco Ibiza - Me & My Toothbrush I Want Your Soul - Armand Van Helden Beat Of Your Heart - Purple Disco Machine, Asdis Real Vision - KPD, Mirko & Meex Do My Thing - Ede, Dixon Babarabatiri - Todd Terry, Gypsymen, David Penn Fever - David Penn, KPD Asking - MK, Sonny Fodera, Clementine Douglas Perfect - Westend So In Love - Crazibiza, Mik…

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Episode 1548 - Jude Law 1:20:45

3d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts in…

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DJ Snake, Peso Pluma, FISHER, Jennifer Lopez, Biscits, Hot Since 82, Paige, Italobros, Jay Pryor, Quad City DJ’s, Nausica, Danny Rhys, Oravla Ziur 30:47

5d ago30:47

30:47

Tracklist: Waiting For Tonight - Fisher, Jennifer Lopez La Flaca - Nausica, Danny Rhys, Gloria IT OnlyFans - Oravla Ziur Another Work - Alex O'Clock Teka - DJ Snake, Peso Pluma Rio - Italobros Space Jam - Quad City DJ’s, Jay Pryor On Yo Head - Malone, Nacho Scoppa Never Enough - Hot Since 82, Paige Cavell, Us Two Don't Stop - Biscits…

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Buck Shark Teeth (Strange Wilderness) 1:03:59

7d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Matt had us watch the 2008 comedy movie Strange Wilderness. We discuss this dated and arguably lazy comedy and its funny moments. Then we play a Rock and a Hard Place game and give a few tv series recommendations. Game: Rock and a Hard Place Recommendations: Outer Range (Series on Amazon) The One Who Lives (Series on AMC) Gentleman in Moscow (Showt…

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:47:25

7d ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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Tales of the Great Rum Runners 50 1:36:57

7d ago1:36:57

1:36:57

The Deadcast joyously welcomes the 50th anniversary reissue of Robert Hunter’s solo debut Tales of the Great Rum Runners, uncovering stories of two early drafts of the album, a mostly-lost book of poetry, and Hunter’s secret performing career as Lefty Banks. Guests: Mickey Hart, Barry Melton, John Perry, Ted Claire, Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Robbie S…

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Imanbek, Ali Gatie,, Steve Aoki, John Martin, KAAZE, Myles O'Neal, Hadar Adora, Billy Gillies, Jean Luc, MOTi, Aloma Steele, Marc Benjamin 37:56

9d ago37:56

37:56

Tracklist: Won't Forget This Time - Steve Aoki, John Martin, KAAZE Do It Anyway - Jean Luc, Nick Jay, Matthew Clanton Shook Part 3 - Nick Morgan Revival - Hadar Adora, Myles O'Neal Won't Let Myself Down - Niclas Lundin, Axity Dance All Night - Marc Benjamin Last Summer - One Bit, Bobby Harvey, Abi Flynn Sleepless - MOTi, Aloma Steele One Last Dance…

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Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill 1:32:02

10d ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Ed O’Neill’s his early days working in an Ohio steel mill and contemplating a potential career hustling for mobsters didn’t seem like a path to Hollywood. Nor did his days playing football and coming up short during NFL tryouts. But his working class Irish background wound up making Ed the perfect portrayer of Al Bundy, a performance partially base…

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Avicii, Sebastien Drums, Don Diablo, CASSIMM, C'mon, Sonny Fodera, Vintage Culture, Radio Slave, Jack Back, Pete Heller's Big Love 31:57

12d ago31:57

31:57

Tracklist: Party - Piero Pirupa Big Love - Pete Heller's Big Love, David Penn My Feelings For You - Avicii, Sebastien Drums, Don Diablo Memories - Kristin Velvet Twilo - Radio Slave, Dustin Zahn, Radio Zahn LOVE DESIRE - CASSIMM Nightjar - Sonny Fodera, SHELLS, Vintage Culture Sunflower - C'mon, Mat.Joe, Otistic Feeling - Jack Back…

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Episode 71 - Targets 1:59:49

13d ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Billy talks about his favorite Boris Karloff movie and gun safety expert Jim Gurnt visits the studio.By wivesofweird

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Episode 1545 - Larry David 1:26:43

14d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his…

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Pride of Cucamonga 1:27:24

18d ago1:27:24

1:27:24

The Deadcast explores Phil Lesh & Bobby Petersen’s “Pride of Cucamonga” (featuring lost lyrics & session pedal steel player John McFee), the Dead’s August ‘74 east coast trip (with Ned Lagin & an extended stop at Roosevelt Stadium), & the band’s decision to take a road hiatus. Guests: Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Alan Trist, Richard Loren, Richie Pechner,…

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FISHER, Mizbee, Nic Joseph, Low Steppa, Breach, DC, Armand Van Helden, Mark Knight, Ferreck Dawn, Jem Cooke, Jentzen, Michel Cleis, Toto La Momposina, David Penn 32:00

16d ago32:00

32:00

Tracklist: Your Dreams - Low Steppa Jack - Breach, DC On Me - Mizbee, Nic Joseph House Music Is My Saviour - Joe Killington, Alaia & Gallo Rock It - Jentzen The Music Began To Play - Armand Van Helden, Mark Knight Back Tomorrow - Ferreck Dawn, Jem Cooke La Mezcla - Michel Cleis, Toto La Momposina, David Penn Take It Off - FISHER (OZ), Aatig Lose My…

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Episode 1544 - Susie Essman 1:23:21

17d ago1:23:21

1:23:21

After twenty-four years and twelve seasons as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman’s life has become strangers seeing her on the street and asking her to curse them out. Susie tells Marc the ins and outs of making Curb and why so many people have trouble separating the characters from the people who play them. They also talk about Lar…

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Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, Armin van Buuren, Anne Gudrun, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, BLOND:ISH, Ekko, The Chainsmokers, Timmy Trumpet, Sam Feldt, Laidback Luke, Matthew Nolan 30:27

19d ago30:27

30:27

Tracklist: Left Or Right - Laidback Luke, Matthew Nolan Fortnight - Taylor Swift, Post Malone, BLOND:ISH Lonely -De Munari Love Is A Drug - Armin van Buuren, Anne Gudrun, Agents Of Time Bitter Sweet - Gangs Type Lovers In A Past Life - Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, Cassö Addicted - Ink, The Chainsmokers, Zerb Turn It Up - Franz Kolo, Yooniq Ain't …

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Kurt Rosenwinkel Weighs In 56:11

20d ago56:11

56:11

This time on Wong Notes, guitar legend Kurt Rosenwinkel joins Cory Wong to go deep on all things jazz. The genre has always been a haven for free-thinkers and adventurers, so it’s a little surprising when Rosenwinkel reveals that he’s incorporated a Fractal FM9 into his live rig—though it’s still working in tandem with a good ol’ Fender tube amp. R…

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The Hills Have Nice Guys (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) 1:04:39

21d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Ian had us watch the 2010 horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil starring Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine. We discuss how overall this is a bargain bin win but the movie definitely has its issues. We then give our final ratings, play a game, and give a few recommendations. We apologize for a touch of minor audio issues at the very end of the episode afte…

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Episode 1543 - Tony Goldwyn 1:25:19

21d ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Despite a family name that goes back to the dawn of Hollywood, Tony Goldwyn’s father did not want him to get into the family business. It took Tony achieving his own success and landing a lead role in the movie Ghost for his father to accept this career path. Tony tells Marc the hardscrabble immigrant story of his grandfather, the man who became Sa…

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Disclosure, salute, Bingo Players, Troye Sivan, Big Freedia , 4 Strings, Lucas & Steve, Lagique, Kungs, Birdy, Cheat Codes, Yves V, Hannah Laing, Gabry Ponte, DJ Elmo 30:16

23d ago30:16

30:16

Tracklist: Obsession - MorganJ Anti-Hero - 4 Strings, Lucas & Steve, Lagique, Kungs Rush - Troye Sivan, Big Freedia You Know Why - Bingo Players Feel You - DJ Elmo Looking For Love - Disclosure, salute Good Love - Hannah Laing, RoRo Another Night - Gabry Ponte, Conor Maynard, jayover Head Up - Birdy, Cheat Codes After Midnight - Yves V, Lucas & Ste…

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Episode 1542 - Molly Ringwald 1:30:55

24d ago1:30:55

1:30:55

There was a time when Molly Ringwald knew she had to get out of America for a while so she didn’t have to be That Girl anymore. Now, with a career that includes being a jazz singer, a novelist, and a translator of French literature, Molly is much more than That Girl. Molly and Marc talk about her early days on The Facts of Life, her global stardom …

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Martin Garrix, Switch Disco, Mesto, DubVision, A7S, Jauz, LOVRA, Yves V, Running Touch, Mau P, Joel Corry 31:39

26d ago31:39

31:39

Tracklist: Breakaway - Mesto, Martin Garrix, Wilhelm Lost In The Music - A7S Your Mind Is Dirty - Mau P Empty - DubVision, Martin Garrix, JAiMES SLEEP TONIGHT (THIS IS THE LIFE) - Switch Disco Lights Go Out - Jauz, LOVRA Do U Want Me Baby? - Joel Corry, Billen Ted, Elphi Speed Of Light - Yves V Rock My Body - Sash!, Inna, R3HAB Fever - Running Touc…

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Episode 1541 - Steph Tolev 1:37:19

28d ago1:37:19

1:37:19

In a role reversal for WTF guests, Steph Tolev thought Marc didn’t like her. And as Marc usually finds out when he assumes another comedian dislikes him, Steph discovered that Marc is actually totally intrigued by who she is and interested in how she developed her unique comedic style. So Steph explains that it has a lot to do with Canada, highland…

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Raised by Whales (Ren: Sick Boi) 1:11:16

29d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Jason had the other hosts listen to the 2023 album Sick Boi by Ren. An album with inspirations from Ren’s struggles with undiagnosed Lyme Disease and his views on society. It’s truly an interesting album so we take time to discuss the Listen Impossible way. Game: Name the Artist Ian and Matt have ten minutes to name as many artists of popular songs…

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Scarlet Begonias 2:10:18

28d ago2:10:18

2:10:18

From the Mars Hotel 50: Scarlet Begonias Explore “Scarlet Begonias,” from its trans-Atlantic origins (including the Dead’s surprising Bob Marley connection) to Cornell ’77 & beyond, featuring the Wall of Sound’s stop at the Hollywood Bowl (with more unheard Owsley Stanley) & a visit from Vampire Weekend’s Chris Tomson. Guests: Chris Tomson, Donna J…

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Ship Wrek, Mau P, Piero Pirupa, Solardo, Mandalo, Maori, Adam Ten, Vintage Culture, N.E.O.N, Wolfgang BR 29:11

30d ago29:11

29:11

Tracklist: Lemon & Lime - Solardo, Mandalo Freakzone - Daniel Steinberg Spring Girl - Maori, Adam Ten, Vintage Culture Change Your Mind - Piero Pirupa I Need Somebody - Make A Dance Hypnosis - Psychotropic, Hifi Sean Drugs From Amsterdam - Mau P Chakachaka - Damien N-Drix, Tom Enzy, Nfasis, Hugel Epic Resurrection - Space Motion The Function - Ship…

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Episode 1540 - Daniel Stern 1:29:33

1M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Daniel Stern made a radical decision in show business after achieving success and financial independence: He decided to stop. After culture-defining projects like Home Alone, The Wonder Years, City Slickers and more, Daniel tells Marc why he decided to devote more time to his family, farming, sculpture and public service, all based on the example s…

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JVKE, Beyoncé, Ice Spice, Morgan Page, Luma, Kastra, Curbi, Sarah De Warren, Blimpmode, Hawk, BIONT, Ale Basciano 32:11

1M ago32:11

32:11

Tracklist: Texas Hold 'Em - Beyoncé Anyone - Morgan Page golden hour - JVKE Murder On The Dancefloor - Hannah Laing Kill The Lights - Curbi, Sarah De Warren Macarena - Hawk, BIONT, Ale Basciano think u the shit (Fart) - Ice Spice, Odd Mob Can't Find My Friends - Midian, SAYMYNAME, Nitti, SAYMYNITTI Losing My Mind - Blimpmode Think About You - Luma,…

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Episode 1539 - Billy Strings 1:39:23

1M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

When Marc saw Billy Strings play live on stage at Willie Nelson’s birthday show, he watched a born performer make bluegrass music vital to a modern audience. Billy talks with Marc about his joy of guitar playing as an adolescent in Michigan, how his family helped shape his musical sensibilities, and how substance abuse in and around his life worked…

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Meatless Penne (Cocaine Bear) 57:22

1M ago57:22

57:22

Jason had these guys watch the movie Cocaine Bear that turns a true story about a bear who found cocaine in the woods into fictional absurdity. The guys review, rate, and react. Game: Movie Production Game: Each round the hosts select one of three movie idea pitches to put into production. 1. PCP Porcupine Cocaine Chicken Drunk Donkey 2. Meth Monke…

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