Best Fred Kennedy Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode 7.5B: "Kennedy good, CIA bad!" Feat. JFK Conspiracy critic Fred Litwin & Dallas tour guide Dan Evans 2:24:49

10d ago2:24:49

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The one where JFK researcher Fred Litwin scrutinizes the conspiracy theories that claim the CIA murdered President Kennedy, and where we chat about Dealey Plaza, conspiracy tourism, Lee Harvey Oswald, General Edwin Walker, and President Lyndon Johnson with veteran Dallas tour guide Daniel Evans. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Pre-show announcement & eulogy 0:…

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Xito Lovell - Afro-Panamanian Grammy And Latin Grammy Winning Trombonist, Flugelhorn Player, Composer. Leader Of Que Xopa Collective. Performed With Ruben Blades, Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello, Jon Batiste ... 33:07

2h ago33:07

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Xito Lovell is an Afro-Panamanian Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning trombonist, flugelhorn player, composer and vocalist. He’s a protege of Ruben Blades and the leader of the Que Xopa Collective. He’s performed at major festivals including the Newport, Glastonbury and Riviera Maya Jazz Festivals and he’s had two recent appearances on The Tonigh…

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Jonathan Grimes, Zia Tammami, Mark Ballard 44:34

18h ago44:34

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President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off y…

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Fred Dent, Andy Anderson, Hillar Moore, Shannon Abney 44:31

1d ago44:31

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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on their differing philosophies on the markets and investments. District Attorney Hillar Moore sheds light on the upcoming Thrive EBR proposal. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney shares information about Volunteers of Americ…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 520 – The Loose End 25:34

1d ago25:34

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Loose End from Titan Comics and Hard Case Crime! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 520 – The Loose End appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Marc Broussard - Singer-Songwriter Of "Bayou Soul": Funk, Blues, R&B, Rock And Pop. Latest Album Features Joe Bonamassa! 31:39

2d ago31:39

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Marc Broussard is a Louisiana born musician whose music has been called “Bayou Soul” and “Swamp Pop”. It’s a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop together with his Southern roots. He learned music from his father, Ted Broussard, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist for “The Boogie Kings”. He’s performed on many of the late night network TV talk shows.…

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Mary Stein, George Kennedy, Remembering Dick Cheney, Ashley Farmer 44:30

2d ago44:30

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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "…

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From In the Dark: “Blood Relatives” 44:27

3d ago44:27

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The New Yorker contributing writer Heidi Blake has been investigating a new story for the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark. This season is about one of the most notorious crimes in modern British history: the Whitehouse Farm murders, in which five members of a family were killed at a rural estate in England in the mid-nineteen-eighties. J…

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Mayor Sid Edwards, Dan Moldea, Christine Saenez, Vastine Stabler 44:33

3d ago44:33

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Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards talks the latest in Baton Rouge including the upcoming tax initiative election. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, congressional redistricting, and the latest with the Trump administration. Managing Artistic Direc…

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Arturo Sandoval - Legendary Cuban-Born Trumpeter. Kennedy Center Honoree, Presidential Medal Of Freedom, 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, Emmy. Master Of Afro-Cuban Rhythms! 47:39

4d ago47:39

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Arturo Sandoval is a legendary trumpeter, pianist and composer. Since he defected from Cuba over 30 years ago his accomplishments have been simply remarkable. He’s a 2024 Kennedy Center Honoree. He’s won 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, an Emmy, the Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. …

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Misha Piatigorsky - Russian Born Pianist. Winner Of Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. Latest Project: The Daddy Rabbit! 23:30

6d ago23:30

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Misha Piatigorsky is a Russian born pianist. His music is a fusion of jazz, rock and pop. He performs solo piano and trio concerts, and his latest project is The Daddy Rabbit, an immersive “theater-in-the-round” speakeasy show. He won the Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He can also be heard on the soundtracks of several films including “How …

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Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump 46:22

6d ago46:22

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Jon Stewart has been a leading figure in political comedy since before the turn of the millennium. But compared to his early years on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”—when Stewart was merciless in his attacks on George W. Bush’s Administration—these are much more challenging times for late-night comedians. Jimmy Kimmel nearly lost his job over a r…

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Cynthia Lee Sheng, Thomas Patterson, King Alexander, Dale Brown, Rudy Macklin 44:30

6d ago44:30

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Jefferson Parish President and co-chair of NACo's task force Cynthia Lee Sheng talks the committee and its work with FEMA. Political scientist and author Thomas Patterson speaks on his upcoming appearance at the Louisiana Book Festival for his book, "American Populist". Former LSU President King Alexander comments on the latest at LSU. Former LSU b…

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Alexander Claffy - Terrific Young Bassist. Plays With Randy Brecker, Benny Benack III, Jimmy Cobb, Benny Green, Fred Hersch And Many Others! 28:04

7d ago28:04

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Alex Claffy is a terrific young bassist out of Philadelphia. He’s got his own thing going on but he’s also played with a number of great artists including Chris Botti, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Cobb, Fred Hersch, Benny Green and Leslie Odom Jr, one of the stars of Hamilton. My featured song is “The Rich Ones”. Spotify link. —----------------------------…

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Cliff Barton, Robert Wilson, Mark Ballard 44:34

7d ago44:34

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The Baton Rouge State Fair president Cliff Barton gives details on the final days of the fair. For more information, visit https://www.gbrsf.com/. Director of The Louisiana Book Festival Robert Wilson speaks on the features and exhibitors of the upcoming festival. For more information, visit https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/. The Advocate's Ma…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - YAY! WE JUST PASSED 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 3:13

8d ago3:13

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Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast! This episode celebrates that we just passed 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! I started the podcast 4 1/2 years ago, during the depths of the pandemic. At that time I had no audience and no guests. What I did have though was a goal: to inspire and motivate people to follow their dream, just like I followed my yo…

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Mary Patricia Wray, Denny McLain, Sarah Jane Guidry 44:29

8d ago44:29

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Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks politics in Louisiana and nationally. Former professional baseball player Denny McLain discusses his career and the 2025 MLB World Series. Director of policy and advocacy for Crescent Care Sarah Jane Guidry speaks on the cut to medical premium tax credits and the impact it will have on the cost of healt…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 519: Amazing Fantasy by Kaare Andrews 24:17

8d ago24:17

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula dive into the adventure of 2021's Amazing Fantasy! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 519: Amazing Fantasy by Kaare Andrews appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Chris Boardman - Oscar Nominated, 6x Emmy Award Winning, 13x Emmy Nominated, Film, TV And Recording Composer And Arranger. Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand! 36:38

9d ago36:38

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Chris Boardman is a master musician, arranger and composer. His resume is off the charts. He began his career in film, tv and recording in 1974. He’s received an Academy Award nomination for his work on “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13 Emmy nominations, and ASCAP and BMI film awards. He’s worked with a Who’s Who including Steven Spielberg, Bar…

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Don Johnson, Todd Horne, Glenn Guilbeau 44:31

9d ago44:31

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Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court Judge Don Johnson gives his thoughts on congressional redistricting in our state. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks the latest LSU new with the recent firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the sear…

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It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse 21:36

10d ago21:36

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“Sometimes a term is so apt, its meaning so clear and so relevant to our circumstances, that it becomes more than just a useful buzzword and grows to define an entire moment,” the columnist Kyle Chayka writes, in a review of Cory Doctorow’s book “Enshittification.” Doctorow, a prolific tech writer, is a co-founder of the tech blog Boing Boing, and …

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Danny Heitman, Florent Hardy, Tom Clavin 43:46

10d ago43:46

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Magazine editor, columnist, and author Danny Heitman talks his career throughout the years and also his work with Phi Kappa Phi's magazine, "The Forum. State Archivist at Louisiana Secretary of State Dr. Florent Hardy speaks on his life and times and his latest work, "A Brief History of The University of Southwestern Louisiana 1900 to 1960". Author…

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Tierney Sutton - Superb 9x Grammy Nominated Jazz Singer. Leader Of The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood: "My Favorite Singer". She Scored His Movie "Sully". 16 Albums As Leader! 40:46

11d ago40:46

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Tierney Sutton is a superb 9x Grammy nominated jazz singer. Since 1993 she has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood has called her “my favorite singer” and he hired her to score his film “Sully” in which she sang the ending song “Flying Home”. She has released 16 albums as leader, addressing themes like materialism and the pursuit of hap…

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Alice Sandahl - Indie Musician. Founding Member And Keyboardist Of The Band La Luz. Got Her MFA And Now Mentors Other Artists! 30:55

13d ago30:55

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Alice Sandahl is an Indie musician. She’s been a professional musician for over 20 years and for 10 years she was a founder and keyboard player with the all-girl band La Luz. She has since developed a solo career and she also obtained an MFA in music. And she now helps other artists accomplish their songwriting dreams and artistic goals. My feature…

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Zadie Smith on Politics, Turning Fifty, and Mind Control 28:19

13d ago28:19

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Since Zadie Smith published her début novel, “White Teeth,” twenty-five years ago, she has been a bold and original voice in literature. But those who aren’t familiar with Smith’s work outside of fiction are missing out. As an essayist, in The New Yorker and other publications, Smith writes with great nuance about culture, technology, gentrificatio…

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James Carville, Denny McLain 44:29

13d ago44:29

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Longtime politico James Carville comments on various local and national political topics including upcoming elections, the ongoing government shutdown, and the Trump administration. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest in sports including Chauncey Billups and the upcoming opening of the World Series.…

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Melissa Stylianou - Superb Canadian Jazz Vocalist With Irish And Greek Cypriot Roots. Sings The Great American Songbook To Johnny Cash, And Also With The Duchess Vocal Trio! 35:53

14d ago35:53

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Melissa Stylianou is a superb jazz singer. She’s Canadian born, with Irish and Greek Cypriot roots. Her material runs the gamut from the Great American Songbook to Johnny Cash. She has performed at numerous festivals and clubs and toured internationally. And she’s also a member of the award winning vocal trio Duchess. My featured song is “Tessa” fr…

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Remembering Johnny Carson, Mark Ballard 44:33

14d ago44:33

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Talk Louisiana plays and encore interview with lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin on Carson's 100th birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming special session and the ongoing government shutdown.…

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Jan Moller, George Bell, Edmond Jordan 44:31

15d ago44:31

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Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller speaks on the government shut down and it's potential effects on the state of Louisiana. President and CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks community organization and the United Way's upcoming event "Jambalaya Jam". For more information, visit here- https://www.cauw.org/jamjam Member …

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 518: The Rocketfellers 21:49

16d ago21:49

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Rocketfellers Vol. 1. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 518: The Rocketfellers appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Yolanda Kondonassis - Rock Star Harpist! 2x Grammy Nominated. World's Most Recorded Classical Harpist. Dedicated Environmentalist! 32:36

16d ago32:36

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Yolanda Kondonassis is a Rock Star of the harp. She’s got two Grammy nominations. She’s considered one of the world’s leading solo harpists and she is the world’s most recorded classical harpist. She has performed worldwide and released over 25 albums. She’s been featured on CNN, PBS and NPR. And listen to this - she is a dedicated environmentalist…

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Diane Ravitch, Mike Wolf 44:32

16d ago44:32

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Historian and author Diane Ravitch talks her latest work, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and also comments on the dismantling of the Department of Education. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on various political topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting and the latest …

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Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague” 21:11

17d ago21:11

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Richard Linklater is one of the most admired directors working today, and yet moviegoers may admire him for very different things. There are early comedies such as “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused”; there’s the romance trilogy that started with “Before Sunrise,” starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy; and the crowd-pleasers like “School of Rock” and…

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Essie Chambers, Desiree Lemoine, Todd Horne, Glenn Guilbeau, Alyssa Lundy 44:27

17d ago44:27

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Author and film producer Essie Chambers speaks on receiving the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for her debut novel, "Swift River". Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks economic developments under the Landry administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine …

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Martha Redbone - Extraordinary Afro-Indigenous Singer, Songwriter, Composer. United States Artist Fellow. "Tasty Gumbo" Of Kentucky Roots Music Mixed With Brooklyn! 32:34

18d ago32:34

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Martha Redbone is an extraordinary artist - a singer, songwriter and composer. She was selected as a United States Artist Fellow. Her music has been called a “tasty gumbo” of roots music which combines the folk and mountain blues of her youth growing up in the coal country of Kentucky, together with her teenage years living in Brooklyn, NY. Her son…

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How the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a Target 29:26

20d ago29:26

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The swiftness and severity with which the Trump Administration has tried to impose its will on higher education came as a shock to many, not least university presidents and faculties from Harvard to U.C.L.A. But for conservatives this arena of cultural conflict has been a long time coming. The staff writer Emma Green has been speaking with influent…

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John Georges, Tyler Bridges, Kaitlyn Joshua, Troy Hebert 44:31

20d ago44:31

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Owner and publisher of The Advocate John Georges talks his life and career as well as the story of him saving the life of guitarist and singer Peter Frampton. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for Ameri…

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Graham Sharp - Grammy Winning Bluegrass Star. Plays Banjo And Guitar, Songwriter. Member of Steep Canyon Rangers. Plays With Steve Martin! 30:54

21d ago30:54

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Graham Sharp is a Grammy winning bluegrass star. He’s an accomplished banjo and guitar player and songwriter. He plays with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a very cool bluegrass band. Graham also has a solo career. And he’s been the right hand man for fellow banjoist Steve Martin on record and on stage since 2009. My featured song is “Sunday Slide”, my l…

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Karen Rowley, Mark Ballard, Darryl Hurst 44:30

21d ago44:30

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Karen Rowley speaks on her involvement with the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery and their upcoming event, "Come Meet the Saints & Sinners of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery". For more information, visit https://www.saintjosephcemeterybr.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including redistricting and…

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Dave Eggar - Rock Star Cellist: 5x Grammy Nominated. Played On Coldplay's "Viva La Vida". Performed With Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner! 37:03

22d ago37:03

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Dave Eggar is a Rock Star Cellist. He’s a 5x Grammy nominee. He plays classical, rock, bluegrass and more. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music including Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Train. And it’s his cello that opens Coldplay's massive hit "Viva La Vida". On a personal note, I met Dave recently …

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Clancy Dubos, Woody Jenkins, Lamar White, Paul Maassen 44:23

22d ago44:23

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Former columnist and political editor at the Gambit in New Orleans Clancy Dubos offers comments the newly elected mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno and other political topics. Former Louisiana state representative Woody Jenkins discusses the proposed entertainment arena and the increased LSU campus tax. Journalist and activist Lamar White speaks o…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 517: Ultimate Wolverine 20:15

22d ago20:15

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of the first Ultimate Wolverine arc, The Winter Soldier. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 517: Ultimate Wolverine appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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SPECIAL EPISODE - Introducing "MI CACHIMBER", Robert's New Single. His Tribute To His Father. Ft. Benny Benack III And David Smith On Flugelhorn! 7:15

23d ago7:15

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This is a Special Episode introducing “Mi Cachimber”, my new single. It’s my tribute to my father, Bert Miller. My dad was a self-taught trumpet player. He loved music. He played weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, private parties and the like on the weekends. In particular he loved Latin music. Whenever we were in the car he would always tune the radio to one…

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Louis Dunbar, Victoria DeJohn, Kaye Courington 43:56

23d ago43:56

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Veteran basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters Louis Dunbar talks his life and times throughout the years. General manager at Sullivan's Steakhouse Victoria DeJohn speaks her career and journey to this point. Author Kaye Courington talks her latest work, "Skrim".By Jim Engster

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John Carpenter Picks Three Favorite Film Scores 12:25

24d ago12:25

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The filmmaker John Carpenter has a whole shelf of cult classics: “They Live,” “The Thing,” “Escape from New York,” “Halloween,” and so many more. And while he hasn’t directed a new movie in more than a decade, Carpenter has continued working in the film industry, composing scores for other directors (Bong Joon Ho recently approached him about a hor…

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Caroline Marston, Emily Mott, Jim Brown 44:28

24d ago44:28

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Director of Development at Waterways LA Caroline Marston is joined by Executive Director for Waterways LA Emily Mott to discuss the importance of reliable waterways throughout our state. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including congressional redistricting, new Mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno, and also t…

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Adam Blackstone - Music Superstar: Grammy And Emmy Winning Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Bassist. Musical Director for Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Eminem. Super ... 38:22

25d ago38:22

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Adam Blackstone is a Music Superstar. He is one of the most in-demand musicians on the planet earth. He’s a Grammy and Emmy award winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and bassist. He’s been the Musical Director for Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and Eminem. He handled the Super Bowl Halftime Show wit…

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Robert Rodriguez - Beatles Superfan. Beatles Expert, Award Winning Beatles Author, Host Of A Beatles Podcast! 27:53

27d ago27:53

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Robert Rodriguez is a Beatles Superfan. He’s a Beatles expert and an Award winning Beatles author including “Solo in the 70s and Revolver: How The Beatles Re-Imagined Rock ‘N’ Roll”. His newest book is called “Ribbons of Rust: The Beatles’ Recording History in Context”. He also hosts a Beatles podcast which has had guests like Peter Jackson (Direct…

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Zohran Mamdani Says He's Ready for Donald Trump 48:19

28d ago48:19

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Next month, New York City may elect as its next mayor a man who was pretty much unknown to the broader public a year ago. Zohran Mamdan, who is currently thirty-three years old and a member of the State Assembly, is a democratic socialist who won a primary upset against the current mayor, Eric Adams, and the former governor Andrew Cuomo, who was tr…

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Jeff Scott - Grammy Winning French Horn Player, Composer, Arranger. Plays Studio, Chamber, Solo, Orchestral, Broadway, Ballet. Composes Urban Classical Music! 35:10

28d ago35:10

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Jeff Scott is a Grammy award winning French horn player, composer and arranger. He plays chamber, solo, orchestral, Broadway, ballet, classical, jazz and pop. As a composer Jeff writes what he calls Urban Classical Music. It’s rooted in European traditions and informed by African American culture. He was a member of the acclaimed wind quintet Imani…

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