Best Jon Zappa Podcasts (2024)

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Owen Husney (Prince Manager) 51:35

18d ago51:35

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As a musician in high school, Owen Husney formed a band and by the following summer had a top 10 charted record in 19 US cities. As adman, Husney wrote commercials for Randy Newman and Little Feat and traveled on the road with Richard Harris, Sonny and Cher, The Rolling Stones, and Alice Cooper. During his stint as concert producer/promoter he work…

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Episode 19: Geoff Gray (Far & Away Studios) 38:01

1M ago38:01

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One of my mentors in studio recording was a wonderful guy named Geoff Gray who owned Far & Away Studios in New York. I remember graduating from the Center for the Media Arts and finding work as an assistant engineer at his studio back in 1980's. I learned quite a bit about studio recording and producing musicians during my tenure with Geoff. Since …

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Episode 18: Foghat (Bryan Bassett) Interview 30:59

1M ago30:59

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Bryan Bassett has over 40 years experience as a professional musician and recording artist and 30 years experience as a recording engineer and producer. Guitarist for "Foghat". Bryan is a songwriter/guitarist/engineer and producer who has worked on Foghat's "Return of the Boogie Men", "Road Cases", "Family Joules", "Live II", "The Official Bootleg …

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Episode 17: Stuart Epps (Producer/Engineer) Interview 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Stuart Epps’s ‘official’ career in music began in 1967 at Dick James Music (The Beatle’s first publisher) on New Oxford Street in London. Aged only 15, he’d been persuaded by his friend Clive Franks, who was the record cutter at DJM at the time, to leave school and apply to be a ‘runner’. Getting a job as an office boy, he found himself right in th…

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Episode 16: Rich Williams (Kansas) Interview 41:47

2M ago41:47

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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Rich Williams is one o…

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Steve Vai Interview 53:18

2M ago53:18

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Steve Vai needs introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he bega…

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Larry Crane (Tape Op Magazine) Interview 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Larry Crane is an American editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine and recording engineer/owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, He is also a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. Jackpot has recorded the likes of Built to Spill, Wooden Shjips, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Spoon, R.E.M., The December…

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Episode 15: Stu Hamm Interview 37:50

3M ago37:50

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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected g…

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Episode 14: Uli Jon Roth Interview 20:15

3M ago20:15

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In the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorp…

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Episode 13: Dave Mason Interview 22:39

3M ago22:39

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Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”. In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albu…

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Episode 12: Percy Jones (Brand X) Interview 41:18

4M ago41:18

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Percy Jones is the renowned pioneer fusion bass player with the British band Brand X. Virtuoso guitarist Steve Hackett stated "it was in fact Percy who chronologically emerged with his own unique fretless sound and should be given full credit for it”. Jones appeared on Eno’s Before and After Science, and Another Green World, on Steve Hackett’s debu…

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Episode 11: Steve Hackett (Genesis) Interview 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Steve Hackett the legendary guitarist from the band Genesis contributed to six of the band's studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a mem…

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Episode 10: Gus G (Ozzy) Interview 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Gus G. former Ozzy guitarist was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece and is hailed as one of the most important and influential Metal guitarists of his generation. Gus played guitar for Ozzy from 2009 till 2017, recorded all guitars on his Grammy nominated album “Scream” and toured the globe with the Prince Of Darkness until 2016. Gus has appea…

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Episode 9: Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Interview 32:36

4M ago32:36

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Geoff Tate was vocalist and originaly member of the band Queensrÿche, who had groundbreaking metal albums like Rage for Order, Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he w…

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Episode 8: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 23:39

5M ago23:39

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Kingfish debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart in the #1 position and remained on the chart for an astonishing 91 weeks. In addition to receiving a GRAMMY Award nomination, Kingfish was named the #1 Best Blues Album of The Year by UK tastemaker magazine MOJO. Ingram’s lead single, Fresh Out (featuring Buddy Guy) was the most played song on SiriusXM’…

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Episode 7: Al Di Meola Interview 35:17

5M ago35:17

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Al Di Meola a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McL…

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073: Jon Schnepp As Jymuloxx Cortribbonz of Nickelodeon's "Real Gibbons" (Re-release) 53:28

9M ago53:28

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Animation secrets revealed! Let's dive deep into a sweaty mind and body with this necessary re-release from 2011. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/car…

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072: The Long Kiss Goodnight + Creative Projects: How To Focus On And Complete Them 26:15

10M ago26:15

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Here are two questions. Why did screenwriter Shane Black NOT work for 9 years after his film The Long Kiss Goodnight? And coincidentally, if you’ve got a Creative Project, how can you focus on and complete it? I’ll attempt to answer those questions in episode 72 of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Pat…

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071: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City 31:30

11M ago31:30

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Have you ever asked yourself the question: can you wake up if you don’t fall asleep? And what does that question REALLY mean? This week, we’ll attempt to find out by examining Asteroid City, the latest surreal Type 2 film from Wes Anderson. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.a…

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070: Adult Swim-Style Writing - How Not To Do It 49:38

11M ago49:38

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Imagine being such a fan of Adult Swim, that you decide to make your own animated TV pilot. You hire writers, voice actors, and an animator — and you spend two years of your life and $12,000 on it. And when it’s finished, you realize: I have NO idea what I’m doing. Well, that happened to me in 2019, and it was called The Oracle of Outer Space. What…

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069: How Buddhism Makes Me Better Than Other People 35:35

12M ago35:35

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It doesn't. I'm making a joke. I’m going to share some common ideas from the world of Eastern philosophy and Stoicism. And how they have helped me be NOT better than other people. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send M…

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068: Am I Autistic Yet? (A Personal Episode) 43:43

12M ago43:43

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Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I Autistic Yet?” I’m about to, in This Week’s episode of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https:/…

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067: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary (Chat With Chewbode Part 4) 40:51

1y ago40:51

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It’s PART 4 of my Chat With Chewbode. Today we cover: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary, My Dabbling In Egomania, Advice Kevin Smith Gave Me, The Illusion of Fame, How I Think I Get Too Much Credit Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Chewbode is my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listene…

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066: Chat With Chewbode: Part 3 (Let’s Destroy The Music Industry) 42:18

1y ago42:18

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Very Good Friends of Carl King, we’ve got another AUDIO-ONLY episode. It’s PART 3 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 or Part 2, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida — and Episode 64, where we talk a…

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065: If I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary + How To Write Ugly Music 32:26

1y ago32:26

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I think of Mr. Bungle as my favorite band. They’re unpredictable and can be hard to listen to. Sometimes I can’t tell if they’re joking or creating music that is complex and profound. So if I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary, what would it be like? Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking We’ll explore that idea, followed by a mu…

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064: Chat With Chewbode, Part 2 (How Education Failed Us) 36:57

1y ago36:57

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It’s PART 2 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking As a reminder, Chewbode has been involved in most…

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063: David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ + Essay: What Is Reality? 22:38

1y ago22:38

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This Week’s Conceptual Thought Idea Of The Week Is: “Does reality actually exist? And if so, how should we be talking about it?” Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Once we’ve figured out that whole reality thing, we’ll examine David Cronenberg’s EXISTENZ from 1999, in This Week’s Analytical Filmmaking Analysis of the Wee…

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062: Chatting With Chewbode: Part 1 (From The Swamp) 50:17

1y ago50:17

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What the heck is a CHEWBODE? According to Urban Dictionary, it’s a style of bed and breakfast where you can actually EAT THE BED for breakfast. And in some countries it’s HOTDOG-flavored. But it’s also the name of my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In one way or another, …

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061: Music Is Not A Visual Art + David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) 24:27

1y ago24:27

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This week, we explore the idea of VISUALS maybe being a bad thing. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: "Music Is Not A Visual Art" and then examines David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id120…

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060: Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music + David Cronenberg’s Scanners (1981) 32:02

1y ago32:02

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Should I spend a lot of time complaining about other people’s music, instead of making my own? And what would happen if I start building a 3.5 million dollar house before the blueprints are done? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: “Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music” …

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059: Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie) 22:52

1y ago22:52

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Do dragons ever TRADE or BARTER with other creatures for unique and rare FEDORAS? What kind of items or services might a dragon exchange for such headwear? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie…

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058: Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) 33:26

1y ago33:26

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Is Mike Patton God? And is Robert Pattinson's mustache the most MASCULINE thing you've ever seen? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut (2001) + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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057: The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) 42:13

1y ago42:13

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkin…

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056: Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997) 27:42

1y ago27:42

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscri…

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055: Travis Orbin (Complicated Metal Drummer) on Recording, Composing, and Touring 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King talks to Travis Orbin, a complicated metal drummer. Topics include: 1 - Home recording workflow 2 - Abilities like audiation: does he have PERFECT PITCH?! 3 - Strangest place he has toured 4 - Working out on the road 5 - Specific musical inspirations: Lars …

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054: Mike Patton’s Unusual Melodies, Fargo S2E1, Setting Goals For Creative People 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines 5 Unusual Mike Patton Vocal Melodies, Noah Hawley's Fargo S2E1, and then speaks about Setting Goals For Creative People. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://pay…

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053: Steve Vai w/ Whitesnake “Now You’re Gone” (1989) + Lair of the White Worm (1988) 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Steve Vai w/ Whitesnake “Now You’re Gone” (1989) + Lair of the White Worm (1988) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com…

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Episode 6: Paul Stanley of Kiss Interview 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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For more than 45 years, Paul Stanley has reigned supreme as one of the single-most recognizable front men in the history of rock and roll. Although preferring to live his off stage life out of the media spotlight he continues to be the chief songwriter, driving force and unwavering voice of KISS. A visionary and trendsetter since the early 1970s, S…

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Episode 1: Jeff Berlin Interview 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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For over 40 years, he has stood as one of the most innovative electric bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping technique and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass, Jeff has been one of the major figures in firmly establishing the electric bass as a solo instrument well deserving of its own d…

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Episode 1: Vinnie Moore Interview 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

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UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore is interviewed for the Guitar Trax show by Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin. Vinnie is considered one of the originators of shred guitar, and has released eight influential solo albums. He’s made countless album guest appearances, and has even recorded the soundtrack for a PEPSI TV commercial. He's talks a…

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052: Secret Chiefs 3 “The End Times” + Picard S3E3 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Secret Chiefs 3 “The End Times” + Picard S3E3 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscribe on Spotify…

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051: They Might Be Giants “Synopsis For Latecomers” (2021) + They Might Be Giants THE FILM (1971) 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines They Might Be Giants “Synopsis For Latecomers” (2021) + They Might Be Giants THE FILM (1971) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://w…

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050: MARK BORCHARDT Guest Interview (2023) 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King chats with his friend Mark Borchardt - the writer and filmmaker known for Coven. Also the host of Cinema Tonight on Riverwest Radio / Milwaukee. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A T…

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049: Danny Elfman’s To Die For (1995) 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines To Die For Starring Nicole Kidman + Score by Danny Elfman (1995) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom S…

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048: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum’s “1997” and Summer School (1987) 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Sleepytime Gorilla Museum’s “1997” and Summer School (1987) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscr…

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047: Steve Vai Guest Interview (Vai/Gash Album, Lessons from David Lee Roth, Imposter Syndrome, Guitar Articulations) 59:10

1+ y ago59:10

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King talks to Steve Vai about his new “motorcycle album” (called Vai/Gash), how he schedules his day, what he learned from David Lee Roth, 20th century classical music, status and imposter syndrome, guitar articulations, and his upcoming tour. Subscribe on Apple…

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046: Cate Blanchett in TAR (2022) and Steve Vai’s “Greasy Kid’s Stuff” (1990) 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Cate Blanchett in TAR (2022) and Steve Vai’s “Greasy Kid’s Stuff” (1990). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carl…

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Episode 5: Jeff Beck: Life & Times (Part 2) 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

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The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of mo…

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Episode 4: Jeff Beck: Life & Times (Part 1) 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

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The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of mo…

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045: Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022) + Mr. Bungle’s “Holy Filament” (1999) 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022) and Mr. Bungle’s “The Holy Filament” (1999) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkin…

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