Best Learn Blues Guitar Podcasts (2025)

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Video Podcast 126 BB King Stormy Monday style Blues Lesson

15d ago

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In this Lesson we’re going to take a look at a BB King Stormy Monday style solo.By [email protected] (John W. Tuggle)

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931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek 1:40:23

4d ago1:40:23

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This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter r…

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EP #49 - If These Guitars Could Talk with guest Harry Dingman 50:47

7d ago50:47

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On this Epic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chat with Harry Dingman (guitarist of "FOR AGAINST" & "THE MILLIONS") to talk about; The music scene in Lincoln during the 80's and 90's, Touring with Joan Jett/Sheryl Crow, the beginning and end of "FOR AGAINST", Richard delivers his rapid fire questions to Harry, more drummer hor…

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Larkin Poe's Blues-Rock Revolution 51:59

7d ago51:59

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The Georgia-born, Nashville-based roots-rock outfit Larkin Poe have had a busy year. Last summer, they toured across the U.S. supporting Slash, and released their seventh studio album, Bloom, on January 22. With a bit of downtime back in Nashville, co-shredders-in-chief Megan and Rebecca Lovell joined Shred With Shifty to deconstruct their face-mel…

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930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary) 1:36:45

11d ago1:36:45

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This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, se…

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EP #48 - Cats, Lasagna and Blue Light Specials with guest Levi Bradis 54:54

14d ago54:54

54:54

On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Levi Bradis of "LA PERM" to chat about; Taking tragedy and channeling it into art, that time Levi fell through the stage during a guitar solo, Brooke's birthday brings plenty of shenanigans, Cain has a plan for when the zombie apocalypse hits, remembering the Km…

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929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷 US vs UK Accent Quiz 1:21:20

18d ago1:21:20

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Sarah Donnelly comes back onto LEP to catch up and to tell us about her stand-up special, now available to watch on YouTube, and to do a British English vs American English pronunciation quiz. Sarah’s show is called The Only American in Paris and we discuss some of the themes of the show - the real experience of being a US citizen living in Paris, …

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EP #47 - Remembering The Drumstick with guest Cathy Lohmeier 1:20:21

21d ago1:20:21

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On this historic episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew bring director and family member of the famous "DRUMSTICK" Cathy Lohmeier into the studio to talk about; How her family took a mom n' pop chicken restaurant and made it a legendary music venue, that time Joan Jett played The Drumstick, Randy has yet another full circle moment o…

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Learn to Shred the “Are You Gonna Go My Way” Solo with Craig Ross 47:44

22d ago47:44

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This time, Chris Shiflett sits down with fellow west coaster Craig Ross, who calls in from Madrid equipped with a lawsuit-era Ibanez 2393. The two buddies kick things off commiserating over an increasingly common tragedy for guitarists: losing precious gear in natural disasters. The takeaway? Don’t leave your gear in storage! Take it on the road! R…

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928. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:52:12

25d ago1:52:12

1:52:12

Learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary. Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-en…

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EP #46 - Learning to Fly with guest Lee Bowes 50:31

28d ago50:31

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On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew welcomes back Richard Bretta to the studio and bring on guest Lee Bowes to talk about; Playing in Tom Petty tribute shows with the actual drummer for Tom Petty, what it's like to fly a plane as well as skydive, Kanye West playing a boombox with his beats on mixtape at a live s…

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927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle) 1:35:54

1M ago1:35:54

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Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber & Paul. Join us as we visit the museum of the middle ages in Paris. Learn about the history of the middle ages, find out about some of the art and artefacts from that period, including some fantastic symbolic tapestries, sculptures and weapons, and have fun with a few jokes along the way. …

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EP #45 - A Legendary Lincoln Voice with guest Bryan Olesen 55:51

1M ago55:51

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On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew sit down with the legendary Bryan Olesen ( NBC'S The Voice, guitarist for The Newsboys, Casting Pearls currently in VOTA) as well as fan favorite guest host Richard Bretta to talk about; Bryan's time on The Voice, having a daughter currently on The Voice after she seized an insp…

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Molly Tuttle’s Acoustic Acrobatics on “San Joaquin” 51:03

1M ago51:03

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When you imagine the tools of a guitar shredder, chances are you see a sharp-angled electric 6-string running into a smokin’-hot, fully saturated British halfstack of sorts—the type of thing that’ll blow your hair back. You might not be picturing an acoustic steel-string or a banjo, and that’s a mistake, because some of the most face-melting player…

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926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Podcasts ☀️🎧 2:03:00

1M ago2:03:00

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The other day I was thinking about how podcasts must be good for your mental health, and how this could be connected to the tradition of collective oral communication which was the first form of mass media in most human civilisations, and how this has been central to human psychological and cultural development over the years. So, I made this podca…

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EP #44 - No Cheat Codes with guest Justin Webster aka Cashialini 43:34

1M ago43:34

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On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with rapper Cashialini to talk about; The Lincoln rap scene and the venues that put on rap shows, that unbelievable feeling of tearing open a fresh new vinyl, Brooke explains what a CD is to her sons girlfriend, rap is more than just about writing rhymes, the brillian…

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925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2) 53:12

1M ago53:12

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When Walaa was first on this podcast in episode 703 she talked about living in Syria as a student during the civil war (or people’s revolution) but at that time she felt she could not talk in detail about the situation. Now that the Assad regime is no longer in control of Syria, Walaa feels she can talk more candidly about what it was like to live …

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924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees 1:18:32

2M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as well as her other studies and volunteer work helping to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers. Walaa's passion for this work is inspired by her ow…

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EP #43 - Five Enthusiastic Fists Up - 100 Best Protest Songs Part 3 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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On this epic third part of the 100 best protest songs, the STV crew discuss; The importance of the O'jays in our culture, Killer Mike may be one of Randy's favorite rappers, Remember when 911 changed music for everyone?, The genius of The Linda Lindas', the power behind "I AM WOMAN" , Cain reveals where his heart truly is with a certain genre of mu…

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923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️ 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts a…

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EP #42- Innovation Becomes Necessity with guests Jeff and Kathleen Kelly 54:45

2M ago54:45

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On this amazing episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew talks to the owners and creators of the "Kelly Shu" about; How they took a house number and made it into an industry standard product in the world of drums, Brooke returns from her super secret crime fighting hiatus, Jeff drops names on some of the famous bands using his product…

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922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber) 1:49:10

2M ago1:49:10

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Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influence of online content on mental health, the Oasis concert ticket scandal, an exploration of the 'lore' of LEP, romantic fantasy books, the rise of AI an…

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EP #41 - Doing the Super Bowl Shuffle with guest Max Antoine 1:17:51

2M ago1:17:51

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On this explosive Valentines Day episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew brings on guest and long time friend Max Antoine to talk about; Our analysis of the Kendrick Lamar performance at the big game, the beef between Kendrick and Drake, was there hidden meaning behind each part of the halftime show?, why this is the most important m…

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921. From Comedy to Cosy Crime 🎤📚 (with Ian Moore) 1:54:14

2M ago1:54:14

1:54:14

Ian Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his career shift from stand up comedy to writing "cosy" crime novels. After several decades as a professional stand-up comedian, Ian has transitioned to writing murder mysteries. Now he is a bestselling author and his books are being adapted for television. In this episode Ian talks about ending his st…

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EP #40 - You Say You Want a Revolution, 100 Best Protest Songs Part 2 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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On this captivating second part of our 10 part series on the "Rolling Stone Magazine, 100 Best Protest Songs List", Cain and Randy; Break down songs 90 - 81, Cain loses it over Beyonce winning a grammy for her country album, Jadyn Olsen has been picked to move forward on The Voice, An anthem from Zimbabwe blows our minds, what could Iron Maiden pos…

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920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter) 1:28:22

2M ago1:28:22

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Do you know more animal vocabulary than my 6-year-old daughter? Find out in this episode which covers over 60 items of vocabulary for describing animals, their body parts, habitats and behaviour. I am joined by my daughter for a quiz and chat about different kinds of animals. PDF available with quiz questions, vocabulary review & more. Episode page…

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Keep track on what you practice (List of Ideas) 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

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EP #39 - Fight the Power, 100 Best Protest Songs Part 1 1:03:03

3M ago1:03:03

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On this epic first episode of a 10 part series on the "Rolling Stone Magazine 100 Best Protest Songs" list, Cain and Randy talk about; Counting down the list from 100 to 91, Randy might be the best at the karaoke game that lincoln has ever seen, Cain reflects on his rebellious past, Can Brooke manifest Bright Eyes and 311 as future guests on the sh…

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Video Podcast 123 Ronnie Earl Style Slow Blues Lesson

3M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn a Ronnie Earl style slow blues solo inspired by Blues in D Natural. This lesson is in the key of D.By [email protected] (John W. Tuggle)

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919. Catching Up with AMBER & PAUL #14 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

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Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running & fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone's battery issues 🪫, our Christmas meals 🍗, Amber's family bingo game 😅, Paul's horrendous Christmas rat story & some rat facts 🐀, insights into the lives of urban pigeons and cou…

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EP #38 - Music is Life with guest Richard "Radio" Miller 57:16

3M ago57:16

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On this explosive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sit down with multi-talented Richard "Radio" Miller from the Mil Music Group to talk about; Richard's beginnings as a church musician that took him to being a rapper, singing the National Anthem professionally, Brooke wants to sample the wine / make "joyful noises" at church, …

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918. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 💎 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:50:40

3M ago1:50:40

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It's time for another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast. This time it is The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - a case of a stolen gemstone! 💎 My aim here is to help you to understand and enjoy the story. I’ll read the original text to you, and will explain and summarise what is happening regularly. Just rela…

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EP #37 - For Those About to Rock, We Salute You 45:26

3M ago45:26

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew chat about; Brooke is a literal super hero, the good bad and the ugly from the latest rock n roll hall of fame induction show, is Kelly Clarkson one of the best voices in music today?, does Jelly Roll have what it takes to sing an Ozzy song?, Cain and Randy devise a plan to win people o…

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917. Listener Stories 🥷 How LEP has helped my listeners with their English ⭐️ Success & Advice 2:01:34

3M ago2:01:34

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This is a listener-generated episode, meaning that the content is mostly written by listeners of this podcast. In this one I read out various comments and messages from listeners who have improved their English with the podcast. They describe the progress they've made and how they did it. Expect lots of success stories and plenty of advice for impr…

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EP #36 - Money Guns and Shirts Are Optional with guest Joe Clapper 50:27

3M ago50:27

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On this outrageous episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew talks to Ghetto Blaster / Dad Rock frontman Joe Clapper about; That time a fake money was used for drinks, Cain and Joe remember their time playing football together in High School, fog machines are the devil, Brooke invents yet another invention for the guitar, Joe's musical…

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916. Learning English in 2025 📈 with Luke’s English Podcast 1:48:38

3M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

A lengthy New Year's message about how to improve your English through consistent podcast listening. This episode details how regular listening improves comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency, incorporating listener testimonials and tips, with some specific advice about how to push your English with this podcast. Get the PDF 👉 https:…

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EP #35 - From Dirtfedd to Dad Rock with guest Brock Wettstead 47:37

4M ago47:37

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On this tasty first episode of 2025 for the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with a celebrity to the Lincoln metal scene Brock Wettstead (drummer of Dirtfedd and DadRock) to talk about; Brock's music beginnings, getting banned from the Ranch Bowl, that time the police got called on Randy while Dirtfedd was playing, mosh pit horror …

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915. The World News Quiz 2024 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast 1:57:02

4M ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Join me for a quiz about some curious stories from the news this year (2024). Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 Podcast is the quizmaster for the third year running, and has prepared questions that will test my knowledge of some of the slightly less serious global news stories this year. Can you beat me in the quiz? Listen to find out. 🔗 Episode pa…

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Video Podcast 122 Unaccompanied Thrill is Gone Style Blues Lesson

4M ago

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In this lesson you’ll learn an Unaccompanied Blues Piece that is similar to the chord progression used in the Thrill is Gone. This lesson is in the key of B minor.By [email protected] (John W. Tuggle)

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EP #34 - Scratching the Vinyl on 2024 52:57

4M ago52:57

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On this episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew; Looks back on all the amazing guests of their first year as a podcast, the John Lennon effect and what it will be like when the remaining Beatles are no longer here with us, the impact that this show has had on THE WORLD, can Brooke be censored, Cain and Randy may be co-producing new m…

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914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast 2:18:40

4M ago2:18:40

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An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Library in London 📚, lots of library jokes (explained) 😂 and a vocabulary review…

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EP #33 - Doctor Doctor Give Me the News with Guest Jeremy (Doc) Peterson 53:59

4M ago53:59

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On this hilarious episode of the Scratch the Vinyl Podcast, the STV crew sits down with comedian/ring announcer/chiropractor/doctor, Jeremy (Doc) Peterson to talk about; The do's and don'ts of ring announcing, becoming a real comedian, whale mating noises on CD, chiropractors are real doctors, the state of comedy in the Lincoln area, what really ha…

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Zakk Wylde Says "Pick Every Note!" 58:19

4M ago58:19

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From Ozzy Osbourne to Black Label Society to Zakk Sabbath to, most recently, his stint filling in for his old friend “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott in Pantera, Zakk Wylde has left an unmistakable mark on the hard-rock and metal music worlds. Fresh off performing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Cleveland Browns game in October, and paying homage to his …

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913. The Snowman ⛄️ (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:42:22

4M ago1:42:22

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Listen to a short story and learn some useful English vocabulary in the process. This one is called The Snowman - a mysterious winter tale about a creepy snowman which appears outside a cabin in a remote forest. Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary. 📄 Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) 👉 https://teac…

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EP #32 - The Art of the Scream with guest Jesse Dean (Narcotic Self) 58:23

4M ago58:23

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On this massive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew sits down with Narcotic Self frontman and guitarist Jesse Dean to talk about; Turning tragedy into metal, mosh pit sex, discovering Nirvana for the first time, the art of screaming, why Nu Metal was so important to the kids of the early 2000's, Unplugged can be therapy, That tim…

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Derek Trucks Teaches His Classical Indian-Inflected Solo on “Midnight in Harlem” 49:19

4M ago49:19

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Break out your glass, steel, or beer bottle: This time on Shred With Shifty, we’re sliding into glory with southern-rock great Derek Trucks, leader of the Derek Trucks Band, co-leader (along with wife Susan Tedeschi) of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and, from 1999 to 2014, member of the Allman Brothers Band. Reared in Jacksonville, Florida, Trucks was …

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912. Bits & Bobs 3 📚 Questions of English (Part 3) More Listener Comments 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

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Part three of a series featuring collected bits & bobs for the podcast, with mini-lessons on vocabulary and grammar. Topics include listener comments on listening twice, a joke about double negatives & sarcasm, staying safe while listening to LEP in the car, the phrase "don't be shy, give it a try," fun facts about Paraguay, and a Quentin Tarantino…

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EP #31 - All I Want for Christmas is Scratched Vinyl 47:15

4M ago47:15

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On this festive episode of the Scratch the Vinyl podcast, the STV crew gets in the holiday spirit to talk about; Favorite holiday albums / songs, Mariah Carey has been unleashed on us all, Sugar cookies and John Lennon, a past guest of the show is going through tough times, exclusive YouTube content, Brooke is a blooper reel at all times and SO MUC…

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Learn Michael Schenker’s Improv-Shred on UFO’S “Only You Can Rock Me” 1:00:24

4M ago1:00:24

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This episode has three main ingredients: Shifty, Schenker, and shredding. What more do you need? Schenker was just 11 when he played his first gig with The Scorpions, and recorded on their debut LP, Lonesome Crow, when he was 16. He’s been playing a Gibson Flying V since those early days, so it's only natural that both he and Shifty bust out the Vs…

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911. FUNNY ENGLISH SIGNS 🪧 Explained (Part 2) 58:41

5M ago58:41

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(Part 2 of 2) Let's continue where we stopped in the last episode, by going through the rest of my list of funny English signs 🪧 from around the world. These signs are badly-written and have unintentionally funny double meanings. I will read out the signs, then explain what is funny and offer corrections to make the signs clearer. I will also expla…

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