Best Jean Laine Podcasts (2024)

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Ballet, Astrology and "My Private Relationship with Van Cliburn" 29:07

4d ago29:07

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Send us a Text Message. At age 23, American classical pianist Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition during the Cold War after winning a gold medal in the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. The Russians absolutely loved his playing. Astrologer Christine Rakela, the author of "My Private Relationship with Van Cliburn,…

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Picturing a Kinder, Gentler World 2:44

8d ago2:44

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Send us a Text Message. Troubled by all the tension and divisiveness? Here’s a humble offering in the form of a visualization/meditation that may help ease our stress. It begins with holding ourselves and our surroundings in the highest light, and ends with love and gratitude. In between, it's short yet expansive, and kind of sweet. Hope it helps. …

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Barrett Brown: Hacktivist, Narcissist, Anonymous 1:08:50

14d ago1:08:50

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How does someone introduce Barrett Brown? That's a really tough one because the personal, professional, and political stories play off each other in numerous ways. I would have to say that first of all, Barrett Brown is one of too few to survive a very intense era of anti-authoritarian activism and state repression. In addition, Brown is a survivor…

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A Toast to Summer, with a North Shore Crafted Cocktail 17:02

15d ago17:02

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Send us a Text Message. I like products that are elevated by a higher mission and better-than-usual ingredients. That is definitely true of a line of canned cocktails made with fresh juice and no artificial sugar or preservatives. They've got a great taste and a kick too, with 12% alcohol by volume. Created by siblings Alison and Steven Cravens, No…

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Mikhail Bakunin's Statism and Anarchy with Douglas Lain and Spencer Leonard 1:59:53

5d ago1:59:53

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Last month Douglas Lain (of Sublation Media) hosted a conversation between myself and Spencer Leonard. We reviewed Mikhail Bakunin's work "Statism and Anarchy" and contrasted Bakunin’s thinking with Proudhon and Marx. After some initial confusion, Doug was kind enough to give me the full episode for public release! Enjoy :) Originally distributed b…

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A Smile on a Summer's Day 2:05

23d ago2:05

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Send us a Text Message. Seasonal musings on bluebirds, connection and happiness. This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to my show, available on YouTube and in many podcast directories including Apple, Spotify and Audible.By Kate Jones

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Tribute to Tommy Smothers, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:24

27d ago3:24

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Send us a Text Message. Tommy Smothers and his brother, Dick, started out as a serious musical act that morphed into one of 20th century’s most successful comedy teams. In the '60s, they were the eponymous stars of the Sunday night TV variety show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour." In this clip from the show, Tommy performs yo-yo tricks following…

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Tribute to Laura Lynch, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 2:57

27d ago2:57

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Send us a Text Message. Laura Lynch was one of the four founders of the Dixie Chicks, now the Chicks. She sang and played the upright bass with the band for six years and then left the music business. Lynch co-wrote and sang "Pink Toenails," which was released in 1992 on the group’s second studio album, "Little Ol' Cowgirl." According to oldtimemus…

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Tribute to Denny Laine, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:08

27d ago3:08

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Send us a Text Message. Denny Laine helped form the Moody Blues and was the lead singer on their first hit, "Go Now," in 1964. Then, in 1971, he helped put together Wings, Paul McCartney’s first band after the Beatles broke up, and was with the group until it disbanded 10 years later. This tribute to Laine is one of 44 short biographies of signific…

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Tribute to Shane MacGowan, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

1M ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. Shane MacGowan, the frontman and main songwriter for the Pogues, led a life of addiction. He co-founded the band in 1982, mixing punk rock with traditional Irish music. Nine years later, he was kicked out of the group because of his drug use and drinking but returned in 2001 and remained with the Pogues until they disbanded.…

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Tribute to Rudolph Isley, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

1M ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. Rudolph Isley, one of the original Isley Brothers and the flamboyant dresser of the three, was an integral member of the band although he wasn't the lead singer or songwriter. This episode is one of 44 tributes to significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Rudolph received a co-writing credit for "It'…

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Tribute to Jean Knight, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

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Send us a Text Message. New Orleans singer Jean Knight is best known for “Mr. Big Stuff,” which she sang with sass and attitude. It reached number one on Billboard’s R&B chart and number two on the Hot 100 chart in 1971. This is one of 44 tributes to significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Knight eventually went on to get…

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Defend Union Democracy in Vermont Now! 29:29

22d ago29:29

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This is a brief announcement and explanation of ongoing events threatening union democracy at the center of its progress in Vermont. David Feurzeig joins me to go over the context and the detail what is happening. LINK TO THE PETITION: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vt-united-petition DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, ANDSHARE! Become a Patreon…

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Tribute to Dwight Twilley, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 2:54

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Send us a Text Message. The Beatles had a big influence on the music of Dwight Twilley, who was known as one of the fathers of power pop. His tribute is one of 44 episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. He and Phil Seymour formed the Dwight Twilley Band, and their first single "I'm on Fire," was a surprise …

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Tribute to Terry Kirkman, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:08

1M ago3:08

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Send us a Text Message. The Association had plenty of hits in the late 1960s, but "Cherish" is the one apparently most cherished by fans. Terry Kirkman, a founding member of the band, wrote the song, which was the group's first number one hit. This tribute to Kirkman is one of 44 episodes dedicated to significant figures in the music industry who p…

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Tribute to Charlie Robison, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:06

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Send us a Text Message. Charlie Robison got his musical start in Austin in the '90s and later became one of the leaders of Texas country music. "New Year's Day," from Robison's 2004 album "Good Times," is the featured song in this episode. You can watch him perform it here. Under the video, the venue wishes a fond farewell to the artist: "To Charli…

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Tribute to Katherine Anderson Schaffner, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:14

1M ago3:14

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Send us a Text Message. Katherine Anderson Schaffner was one of the original members of the Marvelettes, whose hit song, “Please Mr. Postman," was Motown’s first million-selling single and first Motown song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Marvelettes had other hits during the 1960s, including “Don’t Mess With Bill,” "Beechwood 4-5…

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Phenomenology and Phenomenologists with Nathan from Absurd Being 1:31:00

29d ago1:31:00

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Today we sit down with Nathan from Absurd Being to discuss his numerous deep-dives into dense philosophical texts within the phenomenological and existential traditions. Beginning with Edmund Husserl and Maurice Merleau-Ponty, we move onto later works and their relations. I highly recommend the Absurd Being channel as a companion in learning about …

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Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:00

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Send us a Text Message. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett released 56 albums and, along the way, built a billion-dollar business. This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who died in 2023. Buffett's 1977 single, “Margaritaville,” reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. The song b…

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Tribute to Gary Wright, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. "Dream Weaver," by singer-songwriter Gary Wright, was the first single from Wright's third studio album, "The Dream Weaver," in 1975. He said the song was inspired by a copy of "Autobiography of a Yogi" given to him by George Harrison. Harrison also took Wright to India, and both the book and the trip made Wright a fan of Ea…

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Tribute to Bob Feldman, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:07

2M ago3:07

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Send us a Text Message. In the late 1950s, Bob Feldman started writing songs with a neighbor, Jerry Goldstein. Richard Gottehrer joined them in 1962. The three are known for writing the 1963 hit song “My Boyfriend’s Back" and for their group the Strangeloves, which had a number 11 hit with "I Want Candy." The trio also produced the McCoys’ number o…

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Tribute to Steve Harwell, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:04

2M ago3:04

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Harwell, frontman and co-founder of Smash Mouth, retired in 2021 from the group because of ongoing health issues. He was only 56 when he died. The group is best known for “All Star,” written by guitarist Greg Camp who said it was for fans who sent in letters telling the band how they were being bullied. In this officia…

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Tribute to Ray Hildebrand, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. Ray Hildebrand walked away from pop music success and became one of the early artists playing contemporary Christian music. His tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Hildebrand was half of the pop singing duo Paul & Paula, and Jill Jackso…

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Tribute to Robbie Robertson, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:10

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Send us a Text Message. Robbie Robertson was with the influential group The Band when he wrote “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” in 1969. The song still touches a nerve, according to this tribute by Sheldon Zoldan, who also writes Song of the Day, a music-related story sent daily to an email list of subscribers. In this video, you can hear "The…

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Tribute to Sixto Rodriguez, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:05

2M ago3:05

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Send us a Text Message. Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez was the subject of the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” His tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear "Sugar Man," you can go to this video, and you may want to check out the …

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Tribute to DJ Casper, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. DJ Casper's "Cha Cha Slide" sounds like a song you would hear mainly at the gym, but it became a worldwide hit. This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear "Cha Cha Slide," and watch people doing the line dance, you can go to this …

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Tribute to David LaFlamme, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:10

2M ago3:10

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Send us a Text Message. David LaFlamme was a concert violinist for the Utah Symphony Orchestra before moving to San Francisco, where he formed It's a Beautiful Day with his first wife. LaFlamme played electric violin with the group. His tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed a…

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Tribute to Sinead O'Connor, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:00

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Send us a Text Message. Sinead O’Connor, who had a number 1 hit with "Nothing Compares 2 U," was not shy about speaking her mind, even when it got her in trouble. Her tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear "Nothing Compares 2 U," you can go to this video,…

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Tribute to Randy Meisner, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 2:55

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Send us a Text Message. Randy Meisner, bass player for the Eagles, co-founded one of the most successful rock bands ever, yet he hated the spotlight. His tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear "Take It To the Limit," the song referenced in this episode, y…

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Tribute to Roger Sprung, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:11

2M ago3:11

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Send us a Text Message. Banjo player Roger Sprung was known as the godfather of progressive bluegrass and helped usher in New York’s mid-century folk scene. His style became known as “newgrass.” This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear Sprung perform "…

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Tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:04

2M ago3:04

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Send us a Text Message. Tony Bennett overcame a lot to become the national treasure he was at the time of his death last July. This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. The image in the chapters is the cover of the CD "Tony Bennett All Time Greatest Hits." I li…

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Tribute to Astrud Gilberto, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:24

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Send us a Text Message. The first record that Astrud Gilberto ever made, “The Girl From Ipanema,” became a worldwide hit and won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965. This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. To hear “The Girl From Ipanema,” go to this vid…

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György Lukács and Jean-Paul Sartre on Marxist Philosophy with Daniel Tutt 2:02:59

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Today we sit down with Daniel Tutt to discuss many things, but with a focus on György Lukács and Jean-Paul Sartre. Daniel Tutt is a writer, philosopher, and the host of the Emancipations podcast, which delves into the intersections of philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, and contemporary political struggles. Daniel's work is a rich blend of psychoana…

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Anarchists, Don’t let the Left(overs) Ruin your Appetite by Lawrence Jarach 1:23:55

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Reading Lawrence Jarach's "Anarchists, Don’t let the Left(overs) Ruin your Appetite": https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lawrence-jarach-anarchists-don-t-let-the-left-overs-ruin-your-appetite From AJODA #48: https://archive.org/details/anarchy_desire_48 Support the Show.By Cyber Dandy

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Feeling Stressed? Here's a Simple Solution 3:04

2M ago3:04

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is about a daily routine or exercise that we can do to lift our focus from whatever is stressing us. It involves only our breath and a few seconds of our time. A friend told me about this focusing exercise and gave me her blessing to share it. Ever since, I've made it a regular part of my day. I think it's impor…

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Tribute to Tina Turner, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:12

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Send us a Text Message. Tina Turner definitely earned her title as the "Queen of Rock and Roll." Longtime writer/editor Sheldon Zoldan wrote this tribute to Turner, who died on May 24 last year. This is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Here, you can listen to "Nutbush…

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Tribute to Ed Ames, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:09

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Send us a Text Message. Ed Ames, a member of the singing Ames Brothers quartet, later became an actor who was best known for his role on the TV show "Daniel Boone." This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Here, you can listen to the Ames Brothers singing "Rag…

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Tribute to Cynthia Weil, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:07

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Send us a Text Message. Cynthia Weil co-wrote dozens of popular songs including the one that was deemed the 20th century's most-played song on radio and TV. Here, you can listen to the Righteous Brothers singing that number one hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." Weil also wrote a mystery, "I'm Glad I Did," which is about a young, aspiring song…

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On Slavoj Zizek with Duane Rousselle 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

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Duane Rousselle is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Sociology. He works in several academic fields including Social Movement Studies, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Cultural Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anarchist Studies, and Continental Philosophy. His work attempts to introduce an alternative to sch…

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Tribute to Pete Brown, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 2:59

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Send us a Text Message. Pete Brown was a British poet who became a songwriter and collaborator with the supergroup Cream. He wrote the lyrics to “Sunshine of Your Love," one of the band's most successful songs. Here, you can listen to "Sunshine of Your Love" on YouTube. This tribute is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant fig…

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Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:06

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Send us a Text Message. Writer/editor Sheldon Zoldan shares insights about the life of Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian singer-songwriter who had his first U.S. hit with "If You Could Read My Mind." This is one of 44 tributes to artists, songwriters and producers who passed away in 2023. You can listen to Sheldon's story about Lightfoot on the WGCU w…

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Tribute to Harry Belafonte, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:29

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Send us a Text Message. In 1968, singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte hosted "The Tonight Show" for a week. He discussed the issues of the day with a stellar list of guests including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The documentary about that week is called "The Sit-In," available on Peacock. Here, you can learn more about it and scrol…

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Tribute to April Stevens, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:11

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Send us a Text Message. In 1951 when she was only 22, singer April Stevens had her first hit, and the hits kept coming. This tribute to Stevens is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. In the chapters, you can go right to the tribute by skipping my intro; feel free to skip…

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Tribute to Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:02

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Send us a Text Message. In the late 1950s, Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins started a doo-wop group with George Clinton. Originally called the Parliaments, the group eventually became Parliament-Funkadelic, one of the most influential bands of the 1970s. Haskins had a solo career too. In the chapters, you'll see an image of the cover of his 1976 album, "A …

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Sartre’s Lost Organization Theory: Reading the Critique of Dialectical Reason Today by Peter Fleming 1:15:42

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Peter Fleming is an internationally recognised researcher focusing on the future of work and the serious ethical implications it raises. He investigates the forces that shape the new economy, particularly its dysfunctions, and seeks to provide innovative theories to help us better understand the socio-economic consequences of work and employment. D…

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Tribute to Jim Gordon, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:05

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Send us a Text Message. Jim Gordon was a brilliant and successful drummer who played with some of the biggest names in music. He also had a tragic life. Longtime writer/editor Sheldon Zoldan wrote this tribute to Gordon, who received a writing credit for "Layla," one of Eric Clapton's most popular songs. This is one of 44 short yet illuminating epi…

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Tribute to Bobby Caldwell, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 2:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this tribute, you'll learn about the anomalies in the life of singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell, who had a hit with "What You Won't Do for Love." Longtime writer/editor Sheldon Zoldan wrote this tribute, which is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 20…

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Tribute to Gary Rossington, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:05

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Send us a Text Message. Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington had a love for baseball, which launched him into a music career that lasted to the end of his life. This tribute to Rossington, written and recorded by writer/editor Sheldon Zoldan, is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in…

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Tribute to Wayne Shorter, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:10

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Send us a Text Message. Wayne Shorter, who died on March 2 last year, influenced jazz for seven decades. His tribute, written and recorded by Sheldon Zoldan, is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Here you can go to YouTube to hear Wayne Shorter's jazz classic, “Footprin…

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Tribute to Huey "Piano" Smith, featuring Sheldon Zoldan 3:06

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Send us a Text Message. Boogie woogie pianist Huey “Piano” Smith was part of the colorful New Orleans music scene for decades. He passed away on Feb. 13 last year. This is one of 44 short yet illuminating episodes about significant figures in the music industry who died in 2023. To hear Smith's “Rockin’ Pneumonia and The Boogie Woogie Flu,” visit Y…

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