Turn the key, and ignite your curiosity! On Driving Ahead, the NADA Podcast, host Jonathan Collegio chats with exciting guests from the worlds of entertainment, media, and tech. What could be better than exploring the most important and fascinating topics impacting the automotive industry, today and tomorrow? We’ll bring you lively conversations. Movers and shakers. Thought-provoking statistics. All straight from the center of the auto world. Whether you work in the automotive industry, you’ ...
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A collection of unique found historical sound recordings. Acetate records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, &c.
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Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future? with Andrew Hinkly
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Andrew Hinkly, hydrogen technology investor and Managing Partner at AP Ventures, is our guest on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Andrew is here to discuss the different classifications of hydrogen, why the high energy density of hydrogen is so desirable, practical applications of hydrogen tech that are in use now as well as planned…
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Co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More and Senior Vice President of Mental Health at Hims & Hers, Daniel Lieberman, MD, joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Dan sits down with our host Jonathan Collegio to discuss dopamine’s unique effect on the brain, and how we can harness its power to improve custo…
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What the Future Dealership Will Look Like with Glenn Mercer
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Glenn Mercer, automotive researcher and industry futurist, is our guest on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. The author of the insightful “Dealership of Tomorrow” report, Glenn is here to discuss how the US will take on the challenge of EV adoption, the future of the retail side of the industry, and so much more. Listen in to hear wh…
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The Future of Effective Communication with Mike Allen & Roy Schwartz
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The co-founders of Axios and co-authors of Smart Brevity, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz, join us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Along with our host Jonathan Collegio, Mike and Roy explain the power of “Smart Brevity” to redefine communication efficacy, drive engagement, and create a landscape where information is not just consume…
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The Future of Customer Evangelism with Jared Orton
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Jared Orton, the innovative President of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. The Bananas are known for revolutionizing the fan experience, so we embark on a deep dive into the world of exceptional customer engagement. We explore the Bananas' journey to success, emphasizing the importance …
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The Intertwined Future of Geopolitics and Energy with Daniel Yergin
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author and preeminent scholar in energy economics Daniel Yergin joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. We delve into the profound findings of Yergin’s latest book, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, revealing how the fracking revolution in the United States has turned the geopolitica…
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Designing the Future Customer Experience with Paul and Andrew Walser
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How far can businesses go on improving customer experiences? And can a business make the customer experience its core value proposition? On this episode of Driving Ahead, we talk to the driving forces behind the Walser Automotive Group, CEO Andrew Walser and President Paul Walser, who are obsessed with improving the customer experience and innovati…
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There are incredible obstacles when it comes to moving a new technology like electric vehicles from the early adopters to the mass market. But if you have the right insight, you may be able to predict what the future has in store. On this episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA, host Jonathan Collegio chats with Geoffrey Moore, organizational theorist,…
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When it comes to understanding and analyzing the latest trends and how they are impacting the auto industry there is no better person to turn to than John Murphy. John is the Managing Director and lead U. S. auto analyst for Bank of America and his insights into where the industry is headed in 2024 and beyond are invaluable. On this episode, host J…
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When it comes to the future of the international auto industry, all signs are pointing to China’s growing and potentially dominant global role. So we wanted to talk to Michael Dunne, the CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, a company that advises automakers, suppliers and investors on how to win globally. Michael is an expert on the Asian auto industry with …
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For Peter Boulware, success on the football field was a combination of consistent hard work and a team-first mentality. On this episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA, host Jonathan Collegio sits down with the 2000 Super Bowl Champion, auto dealer, and NADA member to explore this winning combination. Learn about Peter’s football journey and how the le…
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Welcome to Driving Ahead, a podcast series from NADA, with host Jonathan Collegio. We’ll chat with exciting guests from the worlds of automotive, technology and entertainment to explore the most important and fascinating topics impacting the automotive industry, today and tomorrow. We’ll bring you lively conversations with movers and shakers, thoug…
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This is a looped & layered recording of Brian L. Frye laughing.
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Campus Voices: Free Speech on College Campuses
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My media law student Zach Epperson invited me to appear on his WRFL 88.1 fm Lexington radio show, Campus Voices, and talk about the First Amendment and free speech on college campuses.
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This is Wakey! Wakey! covering the Joei DBG song "Letters Home."
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Phil Solomon Tribute Show, April 23, 2019
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The filmmaker and scholar Phil Solomon died on April 20, 2019. On several occasions, I had asked him to come on my weekly radio show to share and talk about some of his favorite music, but had never managed to make it happen. On April 23, I dedicated my radio show to his memory, and played songs I knew he liked, songs others suggested, and songs th…
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National Automobile Dealers Association, "America's Automobile Man" (1977)
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In 1977, the National Automobile Dealers Association, a trade group for car dealers, released this promotional 7" record, extolling "America's Fifth Freedom: Freedom of Mobility." As the sleeve observes: "Americans know about the 'four freedoms' - freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. But have you thought a…
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Lilli Keen & Rev. Frank H. Stamps, Nailed To The Cross (1963)
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This is a home recording of the song "Nailed to the Cross," performed by Lilli Keen (guitar and vocals), recorded by Rev. Frank H. Stamps, in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 15, 1963. Recording provided by Tim Stamps
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"Here's a tape I recorded in 1975 from a Heathkit ham radio. A few minutes on a reel-to-reel tape." - Tim Stamps.
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This LP was released in 1985 by the WWF and features most of the prominent professional wrestling stars and personalities of that era.
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"This is small reel-to-reel tape my dad got from a radio station. He would get lots of tapes from radio stations and give them to me, then I would record over some of them, cut them up for tape-loops or whatever, but most of the time would leave the spots as-is. This is marked 'Marco' and 'demo,' most likely an astrologer sent this to radio station…
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Kathie Stamps, [High School French Exercises] (c. 1970s)
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"Here's part of a tape from a French class at Somerset (KY) High School (1970s). There was a tape lab with several stations that had reel-to-reel tape recorders, connected to a master reel-to-reel tape player. A tape from a textbook company would be played on the main machine, which would feed to the recorders where students would sit with headphon…
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Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (August 1967)
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A sermon delivered by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley, protestant activist-preacher of the Free Presbyterians of Northern Ireland in about August 1967. Paisley is introduced by Rev. Billy James Hargis. Via Tim Stamps.
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In 1988, Burger King released a series of flexi-discs featuring the main character from the popular television show ALF as a promotional gift. They were acetate records mounted on cardboard, and featured several different songs. This disc features the song "Melmac Rock," named after ALF's putative "home planet." It is a surprisingly catchy post-pun…
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Kinney Shoes Back to School Jingle Contest (1960)
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In 1960, Kinney Shoes distributed copies of this acetate record on cardboard, encouraging customers to participate in its jingle contest for prizes.
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Ellen Van Brimmer, Pepsi for Christmas (early 1940s)
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An acetate recording in which Ellen Van Brimmer recommends bringing a case of Pepsi-Cola as a gift to the hostess of a Christmas party. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Vern Jassell, I Wish I Were Single Again (1941)
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An acetate recording of Vern Jassell singing "I Wish I Were Single Again" in 1941. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner, "Stille Nacht" (1948)
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Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner sing "Stille Nacht," probably on December 26, 1948. Provided by Tim Stamps
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The Atkinsons, "Silent Night, Holy Night," December 26, 1946
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An acetate recording in which Mr. Atkinson (?) announces that Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Graner will sing "Silent Night, Holy Night," which they proceed to do, very poorly. Provided by Tim Stamps
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An acetate recording of a young woman interviewing a number of other women and men, presumably of Polish descent. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Captain Video & the Video Ranger / Post Cereal (1942)
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An acetate recording of a boy announcing "Captain Video and the Video Ranger!" and "Eat Post cereal, it's good for you!" Provided by Tim Stamps
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"Man on the Street," South Bend, Indiana (1948)
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An acetate recording of a skit in which a police officer stops a motorist for running a stop sign. The motorist's wife pleads for mercy, and the police office lets them go. The man playing the police officer has a strong Irish accent. Provided by Tim Stamps
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WFBC-TV, Greenville, South Carolina, Winter 1956-57, ~12:50pm-1:35pm
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In the winter of 1956-57, Jerry Stamps made an audio recording of three television programs broadcast by WFBC-TV, Channel 4, Greenville, South Carolina, between about 12:50 pm and 1:35pm in the afternoon. The first program is "This is the Life" (produced by the Lutheran Church and synod). The second is "This is the Answer" (Baptist). The third of "…
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Ellen Van Brimmer - Crosley Home Recording (Xmas Carols)
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A Crosley Home Recording acetate disc of Ellen Van Brimmer singing Christmas carols. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Test record provided by Electronics World, formerly Radio & TV News.
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Kindli Alphorn: Echo vom Wiss Meile / Alpenfrieden
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Two spooky tracks of alphorn music from the album The Kindli Presents Swiss Folklore Music (~1960?). Both feature Joe Schmid on alphorn performing songs composed by Jo Juli, with yodeling in the background.
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1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 2
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Direct Distributor Success Stories:Olaf and Alice Tuhkahnen, Ruby Direct Distributors, MinnesotaFred and Jan Sanborn, Diamond Direct Distributors, CaliforniaPaul and Anita Lee, Emerald Direct Distributors, Delaware
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1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 1
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Opening - Sung by the Sanborn SingersDirect Distributor Success Stories:Vince and Alice Gaffey, Diamond Direct Distributors, IllinoisLarry and Janice Culkins, Emerald Direct Distributors, N.C.
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Gerald Jaggers, "Unions, Dictators, and Ghandi" (May 18, 1938)
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Gerald Jaggers, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, discusses unions, the unique characteristics of different United States cities, and why he thinks Gandhi was a dictator and FDR is almost a dictator in 1938. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Jean Cummings, History of U.K.'s Guignol Theater (May 29, 1939)
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Jean Cummings, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes the history of the University of Kentucky's Guignol Theater in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Charles A. Moore, Why I Like For Girls to Wear Short Dresses (May 9, 1939)
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Charles A. Moore, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, explains why he prefers women to wear short dresses in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Elizabeth Farrar, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes television in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Joe Hodges, How Coal is Mined (May 29, 1939)
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Joe Hodges, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes coal mining in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Trosclair, "It Don't But One Night Before Christmas" & Selected Radio Commercials (1967)
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This is a complimentary 45rpm single distributed by Bergeron Plymouth in New Orleans, Louisiana. It features "Trosclair" (J.B. Kling Jr.), "The Voice of Bergeron Plymouth, reciting a "Cajun" interpretation of Clement Moore's popular Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." The flip side includes five commercials for Bergeron Plymouth. The "annou…
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Stuart Sherman on Charles Ludlam (August 10, 1989)
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An August 10, 1989 interview in which the artist Stuart A. Sherman (November 9, 1945 – September, 14 2001) remembers the actor, director, and playwright Charles Braun Ludlam (April 12, 1943 – May 28, 1987).
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Thomas Bryant, Jr., The Hemp Industry in Kentucky (April 7, 1938)
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Thomas Bryant, Jr., a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes the hemp industry in Kentucky as it existed in 1938. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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A Poetry Reading by Robert B. Rudd (For Private Circulation Only) (1966)
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Robert B. Rudd graduated from Hamilton College in 1909, and became an English professor at Dartmouth College. This record was recorded in 1966 by James L. Hildebrand. You can hear the ice clinking in Rudd's glass as he reads & reminisces.The Pasture (Robert Frost)Stopping by Woods on a Snowy EveningThe Prodigal Son (Rudyard Kipling)The Oxen (Thomas…
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