Best Dick Vitale Podcasts (2024)

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1 54:00

7d ago54:00

54:00

In this episode we begin the story of the Misunderstood, one of the most exciting and innovative psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown talks to Mike Stax about the early days of the band in Riverside, California, their association with John Peel, and why they decided to move to London in 1966. https://www.themisunderstood.com/ Ple…

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The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW 1:30:48

21d ago1:30:48

1:30:48

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Pretty Things bass player and songwriter Wally Waller about the heady days of 1969 and 1970, and the making of their post-psychedelic masterpiece, Parachute. https://wallywaller-beyondtheprettythings.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/makemavit/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com…

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Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

Outtakes from Mike's March 15, 2023 interview with Derv Gordon of The Equals, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe”. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Become a …

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MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Don Stevenson of Moby Grape returns for another interview. This time we talk about Moby Grape’s grim times in 1968, and go track-by-track on their wonderful yet overlooked third album, Moby Grape ’69. The band’s biographer, Cam Cobb, joins the conversation. Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The …

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The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW 1:24:43

3M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

In this episode we plunge back into the world of the Pretty Things. Mike Stax interviews bass player and founder member John Stax about the group’s early days along with a track-by-track exploration of their fabulous debut album and wild stories about their days at 13 Chester Street, Belgravia https://www.theprettythings.com https://www.cigarboxgui…

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The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this episode Mike Stax talks to the dynamic lead singer of the Chocolate Watchband about the history and legacy of one of the greatest California garage/psych bands of the 1960s. https://www.facebook.com/chocolatewatchband/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content p…

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The Pretty Things: DICK TAYLOR INTERVIEW 1:33:28

5M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

In the episode Mike Stax interviews Dick Taylor, lead guitarist and founder member of the Pretty Things about their flawlessly brilliant 1965 album Get the Picture? Along with an immersive track by track examination, Dick shares strange and hilarious stories about their experiences in the pulsing epicenter of mid-sixties midnight-to-six London. htt…

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The_Map_Makers 29:50

5M ago29:50

29:50

The_Map_Makers

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Tunnel_Under_the_World 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

Tunnel_Under_the_World

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The_Lifeboat_Mutiny 27:37

5M ago27:37

27:37

The_Lifeboat_Mutiny

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Surface_Tension 57:13

5M ago57:13

57:13

Surface_Tension

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The_Snowball_Effect 48:08

5M ago48:08

48:08

The_Snowball_Effect

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The_Last_Martian 27:45

5M ago27:45

27:45

The_Last_Martian

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Student_Body 25:59

5M ago25:59

25:59

Student_Body

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The_Stars_Are_The_Styx 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

The_Stars_Are_The_Styx

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The_Old_Die_Rich 28:04

5M ago28:04

28:04

The_Old_Die_Rich

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Bad_Medicine 23:44

5M ago23:44

23:44

Bad_Medicine

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Mr_Costello_Hero 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

Mr_Costello_Hero

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Wherever_You_May_Be 24:31

5M ago24:31

24:31

Wherever_You_May_Be

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THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

For this episode we take another trip into the Ugly Things tape archive for a January 1995 interview with Johnny Ramone. Johnny talked to Mike Stax about growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s in Forest Hills, New York, his high school garage band the Tangerine Puppets, and some of the great live shows he saw back then, including the Beatles, the Stones, …

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Project_Trojan 22:33

5M ago22:33

22:33

Project_Trojan

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If_You_Was_A_Moklin 25:17

5M ago25:17

25:17

If_You_Was_A_Moklin

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Hallucination_Orbit 28:32

5M ago28:32

28:32

Hallucination_Orbit

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The_Seventh_Order 29:51

6M ago29:51

29:51

The_Seventh_Order

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Sea_Legs 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

Sea_Legs

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The_Sense_of_Wonder 27:30

6M ago27:30

27:30

The_Sense_of_Wonder

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_Jaywalker 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

_Jaywalker

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Star_Bright 56:14

6M ago56:14

56:14

Star_Bright

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The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview 1:13:43

6M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

For this episode we dug back into the Ugly Things tape vaults for an interview with Ian McLagan of the Small Faces recorded in January 2014. Mac chats about his many wild adventures with the Small Faces, recording for Immediate Records, songwriting, teen hysteria, LSD, and more. Patreon Bonus: Ian McLagan talks about Booker T Jones Please support t…

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THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview 1:22:27

6M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

In this episode we explore the British R&B scene of the mid-60s through the eyes of someone who experienced it first-hand, Derek Griffiths of the Artwoods. https://www.facebook.com/TheArtwoods/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Thi…

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CRIME: Hank Rank interview 1:26:58

7M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Hank Rank, drummer for the seminal 1970s West Coast punk rock group, CRIME: San Francisco’s First & Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. FOR MORE ON CRIME: Watch: "San Francisco's First and Only Rock'n'Roll Movie: CRIME 1978" here: https://crimesf.com/products/crime-movie Crime Official Website: http://www.crimesf.com *Ugly …

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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails 1:09:23

7M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68. https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-t…

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P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years 1:07:41

8M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In this unforgettable episode, Mike Stax talks to singer and hell-raiser P.J. Proby, who shares amazing stories about his early days in the music business in Hollywood, 1957-64, and his momentous arrival in England in 1964 to appear on a Beatles TV special. https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/ Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patre…

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X Minus One - How To 28:41

8M ago28:41

28:41

X Minus One - How To

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X Minus One - A Pail Of Air 28:33

8M ago28:33

28:33

X Minus One - A Pail Of Air

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40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History 1:19:12

8M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

In this special episode we’re flipping the script with guest host Carl Rusk interviewing Mike Stax about the 40-year history of Ugly Things magazine—the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll fanzine. Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Learn more a…

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X Minus One - Thousand Dollar A Plate 29:00

9M ago29:00

29:00

X Minus One - Thousand Dollar A Plate

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The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell 1:09:00

9M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

In this episode we went deep into the Ugly Things archives for an unforgettable conversation with Sean Bonniwell of the Music Machine, one of the most original and innovative garage bands of the ‘60s. The interview with the visionary songwriter and musician was conducted by Mike Stax and Carl Rusk in 1983 and appeared in Issue #2 of the magazine. h…

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X Minus One - Tunnel Under The World 27:58

9M ago27:58

27:58

X Minus One - Tunnel Under The World

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X Minus One - A Gun For Dinosaur 28:30

9M ago28:30

28:30

X Minus One - A Gun For Dinosaur

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X Minus One - Hello Tomorrow 23:48

9M ago23:48

23:48

X Minus One - Hello Tomorrow

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X Minus One -Junkyard 28:57

10M ago28:57

28:57

X Minus One -Junkyard

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Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll 1:10:32

10M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Mike Stax chats with Peter Stanfield, the author of two groundbreaking new books, Pin-Ups 1972: Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll, and The Who: A Band With Built-In Hate. Topics of discussion include the rock scene and the early days of punk in the UK in the 1970s, rock journalism, Mick Farren, David Bowie, the Who, and the Yardbirds. https://www.pete…

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X Minus One - Skulking Permit 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

X Minus One - Skulking Permit

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C-Chute 27:06

11M ago27:06

27:06

C-Chute

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Cave Of Night 28:20

11M ago28:20

28:20

Cave Of Night

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Summer Update and Special Announcement! 3:47

11M ago3:47

3:47

Ugly Things 40th Anniversary Weekender, August 25-27, San Diego. Come join us at the Casbah and the Whistle Stop for a celebration of 40 years of bringing you the very best in garage, psychedelic and beat music! We have some great bands and DJ's lined up, including: The Nashville Ramblers, the Uni Boys ,the Wyld Gooms, the Loons, and Spanish psych …

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The Parade 28:51

11M ago28:51

28:51

The Parade

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Perigis Wonderful Dolls 29:05

12M ago29:05

29:05

Perigis Wonderful Dolls

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MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb 1:01:24

12M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb. Don shares stories about the band’s formation and the making of their monumental 1967 debut album. Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here: http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grap…

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