Best Kris Willis Podcasts (2024)

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The Reasons AI Could Cause a Startup to Fail 24:51

1d ago24:51

24:51

Salvador Klein came from humble beginnings in a single-parent household in Canada surviving off welfare to become a successful post-exit founder, angel investor and an advisor to the CEOs of early-stage ventures all over the world. His Substack, Three Strikes Theory, examines real world case studies of companies large and small, and the three strik…

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How a Futurist Views the Age of AI 26:39

3d ago26:39

26:39

Silicon Humanism founder, Sylvia Gallusser, worked for television and radio in France and in strategy consulting in California before making a career transition to become a professional futurist. The job title of a futurist might not have been on the shortlist of many children’s dream jobs growing up, but the discipline has become essential as comp…

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How AI Can Solve the Communication Breakdown Between Publishers and Advertisers (Plus, What’s in it for Brands) 36:38

7d ago36:38

36:38

Since the internet took off, the relationship between publishers and advertisers has been fraught. Co-founders Christopher Brennan and Reagan Nunnally of Overtone are using AI tools to analyze articles and help both sides maximize their success online. The two previously worked on all sides of the publishing industry, with Christopher working as a …

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Rollin’ with Rolli: Nick Toso and Catalina Villegas on How AI Can Improve Equity in Media 34:54

10d ago34:54

34:54

Nick Toso and Catalina Villegas are journalists and co-founders of the AI-powered platform Rolli who originally met while working at CNN Español. As seasoned journalists, the two understand the pressures that the daily grind puts on reporters better than anyone. Connecting with reliable sources is one of the most time-consuming tasks a journalist f…

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From Taylor Swift to Willy Wonka: Journalist Tony Elkins on the Challenges and Opportunities Created by AI 31:48

19d ago31:48

31:48

Tony Elkins is a journalist and citizen of the Comanche Nation who worries that he's becoming the doom and gloom person among those focusing on how AI will affect the journalism industry. As a faculty member at the Poynter Institute, Tony has closely followed how AI is changing today's media landscape. In this week's episode, Tony and host Peter Bi…

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Kris Krüg on How to Build Community and Wrap Your Head Around AI 33:53

23d ago33:53

33:53

Kris Krüg’s career began in a Vancouver dorm room back in 1995 learning how to build basic web pages with a group of foreign exchange students. In the years since he’s worn many hats, working in corporate marketing, photojournalism and as an educator in the AI space. Host Peter Bittner talked with Kris about being a boundary-pushing creative explor…

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Legitimate Cofounders Caoimhe and Gerard Donnelly on the Future of Journalism and AI 33:48

1M ago33:48

33:48

For The Upgrade's inaugural episode, Peter talks with Caoimhe and Gerard Donnelly, the founders of Legitimate. Their new platform uses AI tools to help journalists save time, easily connect with reliable sources, produce groundbreaking reporting and fight misinformation. It’s a surprisingly optimistic conversation about the future of journalism in …

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Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Kris talks with author Ritchie Unterberger about the photobook, Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History. About the Author Ritchie Unterberger: Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books. The first of these, Unknown Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll (1998), profiles underappreciated cult rock artists of all styles an…

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Track 33: Dave Navarro 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

Kris sits down with rockstar Dave Navarro, he of Jane's Addition and Red Hot Chili Peppers, to discuss his other love- Art and the exploration of the human mind, #davenavarro #smashingpumpkins #perryfarrell #redhotchilipeppers #s #pearljam #grunge #rock #alternativerock #alternative #janesays #stephenperkins #nothingsshocking #ritualdelohabitual #a…

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Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story - with Chuck D 26:03

6M ago26:03

26:03

Kris talks about the new podcast Can You Dig It? with narrator Chuck D of Public Enemy, along with both producers to discover the untold origins of Hip Hop. The story is told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hip-hop fans as it is for history buffs, as one of the gr…

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Season 3 Preview! 1:11

8M ago1:11

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In this season preview clip of TPR, Kris shares updates on what's to come in future Episodes of your favorite music-artist-interview podcast... -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts f…

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Bruton Smith - "Emperor of Brutonia" 1:15:42

2y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Re-Posting: Our Last Conversation with Charlotte Motor Speedway Founder and Stock Car Racing Icon Bruton Smith, who was also an Icon of the Keith Larson Show on WBT Radio for years. Bruton spoke candidly about what went wrong with NASCAR and what'll fix it. He also talks Donald Trump, then-Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, and had something…

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TPR Encore! Track3 with Virginia Grohl 35:52

2y ago35:52

35:52

As Kris & Producer Char prepare for the next round of new TPR Tracks, they've decided to share some of their favorites that newer listeners might not had a chance to listen to yet... on this encore, they celebrate Mother's Day weekend revisiting thieir conversation with Virigina Grohl, Mom of Foo Fighter's frontman Dave. Liner Notes: Kris is honore…

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TPR Encore! Track1 with Matt Pinfield 45:48

2y ago45:48

45:48

As Kris & Producer Char prepare for the next round of new TPR Tracks, they've decided to share some of their favorites that newer listeners might not had a chance to listen to yet... on this first encore, they look back to when they first piloted the podcast, just as the pandemic was about to begin. Liner Notes: Kris is honored to welcome her first…

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Track 31 - Richard Hell 45:16

2y ago45:16

45:16

LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris has a candid conversation with punk legend Richard Hell, to talk about his recently published memoir, Chronicle. Which is described as "Hell muttering to himself in 88 parts, very fun—lyrical, perceptive, and also somewhat sobering." To get a copy of the Richard's memoir, you can purchase here. For more on Richard H…

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Track 30 - Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche 24:19

2y ago24:19

24:19

LINER NOTES: Kris sits down with filmmakers Paul Sng & Celeste Bell to talk about their film Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche, a documentary about Celeste's Mom, Poly Styrene. Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche releases in theaters this week, then will be available on demand beginning February 4! For more on the film and to keep up to date on Celest and Paul, …

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Track 29: Dawn Raid with Andy Murnane & Brotha D 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

LINER NOTES: This week, Kris chats with Andy Murnane & Brotha D, and they discuss their untold story of acclaimed New Zealand music label Dawn Raid Entertainment. About the film: Dawn Raid is the story of two Manukau Polytechnic students, Andy Murane and Tanielu Leaosavai'i (aka Brotha D) who turned a bootleg t-shirt business and Hip-Hop night at a…

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Track 28 - SELLOUT with author Dan Ozzi 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

LINER NOTES: Happy New Year! Welcome as we kick off another year of tracks of TPR... This week, Kris debuts 2022 with a conversation with author Dan Ozzi to talk about punk rock and his book, Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994–2007) About the book: A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcore’s growing …

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Track 27 - Carpenters: The Musical Legacy 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

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LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris spends time with co-author of the new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy. More about Chris: Chris May is a longtime Carpenters expert and historian, a sixteen-year moderator and contributor for the popular online Carpenters discussion forum at A&M Corner, and a consultant, freelance music director, and arranger. H…

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Track 26 - Women In Punk L.A. with Backstage Pass 29:53

2+ y ago29:53

29:53

LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris sits down with classic, 70's LA based punk band, Backstage Pass, to discuss a new documentary short brought to you by Dr. Martens, Women in Punk LA. Check the documentary HERE. More about Backstage Pass: Backstage Pass was a mostly-female American punk-pop band from Los Angeles. The band was formed in 1976, and is k…

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B-Side Bonus: Jim Morrison's Final Interview with Journalist Ben Fong-Torres 1:10:00

2+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

LINER NOTES: On this Text Prose & RockNRoll B-Side, we are pleased to present the final interview with Doors' front man Jim Morrison before this untimely death at age 27. The interview, conducted by (then) Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres was unscheduled and occurred at the home of a mutual friend in Los Angeles in the summer of 1971. Only days…

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Track 25 - Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free 24:48

2+ y ago24:48

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LINER NOTES: Earlier this year, Kris sits down with filmmaker Mary Wharton, director of the documentary Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free, which made it's debut at the SXSW Festival. The film was recently picked up by You Tube Originals, and will be available to stream beginning November 11. For more on the film, CLICK HERE. For more from Mary Whar…

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Haunted Harmony: Legends & Lore in Music (A TPR Halloween Special) 39:24

2+ y ago39:24

39:24

Join our live studio audience via the Fireside App as we scour the Earth to bring you stories of the dark side of music... just in time for Halloween! LINER NOTES: -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll h…

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B-Side Bonus Track: Bobby Balderrama on Artists Doing Good in the World. 7:17

2+ y ago7:17

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LINER NOTES: In this special B-Side Bonus, from Kris' recent conversation with Bobby Balderrama, of Question Mark and the Mysterians, they discuss about some of the efforts Bobby is involved in and the topic of artists doing good in the world. For more about Bobby, click here. For more from Question Mark and The Mysterians, click here. -- About the…

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TPR Live: Are these the Greatest Songs of all Time? 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

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LINER NOTES: In September 2021, Rolling Stone released their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. We gathered a panel of Music Experts- musicians, Sound Designers and Music Critics to discuss. -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bio…

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Track 24 - Ben Fong-Torres 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

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LINER NOTES: In this episode, Kris chats with one of the original Rolling Stone Magazine editors, Ben Fong-Torres. They discuss his storied career as a legendary music journalist, which is the subject of the new documentary, Like A Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. For more on the film from Director Suzanne Joe Kai, check out ou…

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Track 23: Bobby Balderama of Question Mark and the Mysterians 43:29

2+ y ago43:29

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LINER NOTES: This time Kris celebrates Hispanic History Month, as she sits down with Robert Balderrama, the founding guitarist for the original Garage Band and the first ever Punk Rock group, the age-defying, universally cool ? and the Mysterians! For more about Bobby, click here. For more from Question Mark and The Mysterians, click here. -- About…

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Track 22 - Part 2 Nonbinary: A Memoir 20:31

2+ y ago20:31

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LINER NOTES: This is part 2 of Kris' chat with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin, daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. To purchase Non-Binary, click here. For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. And to follow Genesse on social media, check h…

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Track 22 - Nonbinary: A Memoir 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

27:37

LINER NOTES: On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris sits down with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin, daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. To purchase Non-Binary, click here. For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. And to follow Gene…

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Fireside Chat - B-Side: Filmmaker Chelsea Christer of Bleeding Audio 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

26:51

Kris & Producer Char welcome back to the program, and for the first time on the Fireside Chat app, friend of the show, Chelsea Christer. She joins them live to talk about Bleeding Audio, it's upcoming screening at the Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles this weekend. For more details on the film, Bleeding Audio... check out their website. To …

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Track 21: Bobby Rush 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

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On this episode of Text Prose & RockNRoll, Kris chats with the legendary Bobby Rush. Mr. Rush, whose outlook on life after years playing in Blues clubs from Louisiana to Chicago, and more recently internationally, is as positive as it is meaningful. His new book I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story is now available on Hachette Books and Hac…

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Fireside Chat - Welcome Back, Matt Pinfield 51:58

2+ y ago51:58

51:58

-- We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who l…

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Text Prose & RocknRoll Special: Protest Songs & Songs for our Times 5:51

2+ y ago5:51

5:51

In this special Rock Talk Drop, we sample some of the recent (2020-2021) songs that best speak to our world today, as curated by Kris Kosach. Forget the protest songs of the past. 2020 and 2021 have brought grace and harmony during a time of social unrest, political turmoil and a pandemic …all in the form of music. Music has the ability to heal and…

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Track 20: Director Rob Roth on Blondie 23:21

3y ago23:21

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On this track, Kris and director Rob Roth talk about the short documentary, Blondie: Vivir En La Habana, on the heels of it's premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Learn about Rob's friendship with Debby Harry & the band, how the film got made, and what it was like to document a film in Havana Cuba. For more from Rob, check out his website…

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Fireside Chat - B-Side: Filmmaker & Journalist Suzanne Joe Kai 24:01

3y ago24:01

24:01

Kris & Producer Char welcome their first official guest to their Fireside Chat conversations, filmmaker & journalist Suzanne Joe Kai, who debuted her documentary film, Like A Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. For more details on the film, Like A Rolling Stone... check out their Tribeca Film Fes…

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Fireside Chat - FEEDBCK: Most Offensive Songs 35:57

3y ago35:57

35:57

Kris & Producer Char chat again with the Fireside Chat gang, this time talking about songs both past and present that we may love, but are offensive or run very fine lines of what is acceptable today. This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris'…

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Track 19: Vinyl Nation 20:33

3y ago20:33

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The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists and muddled the question of whether vinyl actually sound…

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Rock Talk: Bingeworthy Music books and Docs for Memorial Day Weekend 15:31

3y ago15:31

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This time Char & Kris outline the best books and music documentaries to read and watch over the weekend. All are available for download, or to stream. No need to leave the house! From the best music related books to the most entertaining documentaries, this list will be sure to have you laughing or crying, and definitely learning a thing or two. --…

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Fireside Music Chat - Music Awards: Secrets & Snubs 1:00:31

3y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Last week, Kris & Producer Char dropped their first Fireside Chat TPR Episode, where they talked about the 2021 inductee class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This week, they continue the conversation, when Kris & a few other Fireside friends discuss Music Awards secrets and snubs. This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the ne…

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Rock Talk: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2021 23:15

3y ago23:15

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Kris, Producer Char and friends jump on their favorite new platform to chat about the newest recruits into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. -- We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedic…

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Ma Rainey's "Shave 'Em Dry" 5:44

3y ago5:44

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MA RAINEY, the Mother of the Blues, has been credited for coining the term "The Blues", the genre that Rock and Roll is based on. She was among the first women to ever record music, and some scholars even point to her style as having an influence on Hip Hop. Ma is also the subject of an award-winning 2020 film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boze…

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B Side: How to sell a music documentary 21:34

3y ago21:34

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Kris again visit with filmmaker Chelsea Christer to find out how one gets their music documentary into film festivals, theaters and the hearts of music fans everywhere.By Chelsea Christer, kris kosach, go-to productions

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Where we've been and what's coming up 11:54

3y ago11:54

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SXSW. Willie Nelson. And a very exciting announcement of a very very exciting announcement. If you haven't listened recently, this is the episode to listen to. -- We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! -- About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the on…

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Track 18: SXSW 2021 - Willie Nelson 10:18

3y ago10:18

10:18

Country legend Willie Nelson ahs been on the move delighting audiences for 65 years...that is, until a worldwide pandemic shut down his tour. And yet, the country music legend couldn't be busier - with two upcoming books and one just released, plus a recent keynote at Austin's SXSW Festival, Willie has a lot to say. To get current tour and updates …

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Track 17: Bleeding Audio or Digital Killed the Analog Star 40:24

3y ago40:24

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The Matches should have been as huge as 311, Blink182 and Bad Religion - all bands they were associated with. Only in their case, as they were coming up in music, something ugly was going down... It was the early aughts - a time when the RIAA and Napster dominated music instead of actual music. On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris chats w…

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Track 16: Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll 24:29

3y ago24:29

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From the dawn of rock and roll and even before there have been female artists. Women like Ma Rainey pushed the envelope with the Dirty Blues and musicians like Sister Rosette Tharpe have been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their influence. But where is the recognition for the dozens of other women of color who pioneered Rock and R…

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Track 15: Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos 37:21

3y ago37:21

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Liner Notes: Long Live Rock...Celebrate the Chaos is a documentary that honors perhaps thee most important person in music bar none: the audience. In this episode, we'll hear from no shortage of stars, but this film flips the conventional rock doc on its head - with the rock stars not hailing one another, but instead you, the music fan. During this…

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Track 14: Hardcore Punk 41:00

3y ago41:00

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Liner Notes: This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris is joined by author Nancy Barile who was front and center at the dawning of American Hardcore Punk. Her experience is the subject of her new memoir, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" (Bazillion Points). When you think of hardcore punk, you might envision angry mobs of mohawked delinquents. You might …

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Track 13: Rush in the 80s 27:20

3+ y ago27:20

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Liner Notes: This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris welcomes back Metal Expert Martin Popoff to talk about the latest book in his trilogy on the band RUSH: LIMELIGHT: Rush in the 80s. Martin has been called heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" with 75 books on hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock. He holds the unofficial record f…

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Track 12: Chuck Berry 25:40

3+ y ago25:40

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Liner Notes: Chuck Berry has been hailed as the Father of Rock N Roll. The pied piper who ushered millions of teenagers into a new generation. But when Chuck left his stage presence behind, he was an entirely different person. On this track of Text, Prose & Rock N Roll, Kris speaks with Jon Brewer, whose new documentary uncovers - for the first tim…

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