Best Nick Bambach Podcasts (2024)

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Reacting to the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 1:39:10

3d ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Tom Lane, Michelle Bourg and Mark Lempke give their initial thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 inductees. Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new music and more! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Realer Than Most Podcast Here at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-…

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"The Power of Love" in All of Us Strangers 49:41

5d ago49:41

49:41

We conclude our spotlight on 2023 movies with an emotional fantasy-romance! We discuss how Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 1984 ballad "The Power of Love" is used in Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers. We also discuss another pivotal needle drop: the Pet Shop Boys' "Always on My Mind." We also reveal our next set of episodes towards the end!…

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Nick Worthington talks to Tony Bradbourne 1:20:25

7d ago1:20:25

1:20:25

The latest episode of Smith & Western’s Creative Relay Podcast features two pivotal creative leaders in the New Zealand advertising industry – Nick Worthington and Tony Bradbourne. Worthington created many award-winning campaigns at BBH and AMV London before moving to New Zealand and heading Mojo and then Colenso for 17 years. Bradbourne is founder…

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Peter Frampton 1:21:42

17d ago1:21:42

1:21:42

Wes Gabrielsen returns to discuss the career and legacy of iconic singer-guitarist Peter Frampton. Topics discussed include Frampton's collaborations with legendary artists, his magnum opus Frampton Comes Alive! and our experiences seeing him perform live in recent years. We conclude with a discussion of Frampton's current nomination for induction …

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"Complicated" in Bottoms 55:29

2M ago55:29

55:29

Join us for a fun and lively discussion of how Avril Lavigne's 2002 smash hit is used in Emma Seligman's teen comedy Bottoms (2023). We also talk about the other big needle drop in Bottoms - Bonnie Tyler's classic 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart."By Nick Bambach & Jordan Raycine

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Movie Talk: Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

The Douche Caravan returns with Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle), Patrick Dupuis (The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford coming on to discuss Anton Corbijn's documentary Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2022). The film tells the story of Hipgnosis who designed some of the most iconic album covers in rock and roll history. They worked legendary…

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"The Wind" in The Holdovers 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Join us as we discuss how Cat Stevens' "The Wind" is used in a pivotal scene in Alexander Payne's comedy-drama The Holdovers (2023). Other needle drops discussed include Labi Siffre's "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying," Badfinger's "No Matter What," and Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Knock Three Times."By Nick Bambach & Jordan Raycine

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2024 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with great works that were snubbed. Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music you lov…

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Lenny Kravitz 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

Music journalist David Schnelwar returns to discuss the career and legacy of Lenny Kravitz. Topics discussed include Kravitz's musical influences, notable collaborations, his ability to stay relevant for 35+ years and our favorite songs from his iconic career. We also discuss Kravitz's recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and why he deserves …

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Sinead O'Connor 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Liza Lentini of SPIN returns to talk about the life and career of the late great Sinead O'Connor. We talk about Sinead's talents as a singer and songwriter, her activism, our favorite songs from her catalog and her recent nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nothing Compares talking 2 Liza about Sinead! Please check out Liza'…

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Reacting to the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 1:18:08

3M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Tom Lane, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg and Greg Peurach return to discuss the nominees on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot. Also...who won the previous episode's draft? Listen to find out! Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new music and more! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Real…

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"Closer to Fine" in Barbie 1:06:30

3M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

This week we take a trip to Barbieland and talk about the most successful movie of 2023: Greta Gerwig's Barbie. We discuss how Gerwig uses the Indigo Girls' timeless 1989 song "Closer to FIne" so effectively in pivotal scenes throughout the movie. We also discuss other songs featured in Barbie including Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?," Dua L…

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"P.I.M.P." in Anatomy of a Fall 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

The next installment of our spotlight on 2023 films is among the most acclaimed and well-awarded works of last year: Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall. We discuss how the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band's instrumental cover of 50 Cent's 2003 smash hit "P.I.M.P" is used so effectively in perhaps the most unexpected context imaginable. Please note: we reco…

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2024 Rock Hall Nominees Draft 1:50:09

4M ago1:50:09

1:50:09

For our first episode of 2024, let's start with a draft....more precisely a Rock Hall Nominees Draft! Tom Lane, Mark Lempke, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg and Greg Peurach return to discuss who they believe will be nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Performers category in 2024. To spice things up, we're gonna predict the …

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Nick Garrett talks to Nick Worthington 1:14:23

6M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Talking with Nick Garrett from Deloitte Digital, Worthington speaks with his characteristic style about ideas and the importance of working with people who can bring them to life. “Everyone has great ideas, but they don’t often have people around them who can recognise them and know what to do with them once they’ve been had” he says. “Ideas need t…

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2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap 1:30:13

6M ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Returning guests Darren Hines and Greg Peurach discuss their experience attending the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. We share some funny stories about the venue as well as our favorite musical performances, speeches and moments. It was a memorable night that we won't forget anytime soon. Roots M…

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Movie Talk: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour 1:40:35

6M ago1:40:35

1:40:35

On this very special Movie Talk episode, I invited Swifties Jordan Raycine, Kailyn Champlin and Sam Ratner to discuss all things Taylor Swift and her smash hit movie The Eras Tour. We talk about how they became fans of Swift's music, their experiences seeing the movie with rowdy crowds, their thoughts on the best moments during the movie, and their…

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The Ultimate Halloween Playlist 1:14:52

6M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

Horror movie fanatic Peter Waters returns to help us pick the 31 greatest horror-themed songs to celebrate Halloween and we're calling this episode The Ultimate Halloween Playlist! Listen to which songs made the cut and we'll also hear some great stories along the way! Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music y…

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Movie Talk: Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback 1:18:51

7M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Tom Lane returns to discuss the new documentary Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback (2023) about the making of Elvis' triumphant NBC special. It marked the King of Rock & Roll's return to mainstream relevance and why he earned the honorific title. John Scheinfeld's film is currently streaming on Paramount+. Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversati…

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Zia Mandviwalla from Finch talks to Lisa Fedyszyn, Executive Creative Director, Special Group New Zealand. 43:16

7M ago43:16

43:16

The latest episode of industry podcast The Creative Relay has dropped, with Zia Mandviwalla from Finch talking to Lisa Fedyszyn, Executive Creative Director, Special Group New Zealand. The multi-award-winning Fedyszyn opens up about her award-winning work, long-term partnership with Jonathan McMahon and the role of playfulness in her approach to cr…

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Jimmy Buffett 1:28:06

7M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

This week we pay tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffett. One of the most successful and prolific singer-songwriters of the last half-century, Buffett captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of fans across the world. One of those fans is Dr. Mark Lempke (Host of The Also--Rans) who talks about Buffett's life, career and impact on both the…

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Movie Talk: Wham! 1:17:36

8M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

The Douche Caravan Returns! Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle), Patrick Dupuis (The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford return to talk about Chris Smith's Netflix documentary Wham! centering on the iconic 80s duo. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley took the world by storm during that decade and ended at the top of their game. We talk about all things Wham! f…

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Blink-182 1:46:03

8M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

Paul Kagebein, a friend and fellow music fan who also works at a library, joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of pop-punk icons Blink-182. Topics discussed include their brash music videos, our favorite hits and albums tracks, their recent reunion at Coachella and their continuing influence on contemporary artists of all genres. A really fu…

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Nick Garrett talks to Christian Finucane 59:48

8M ago59:48

59:48

The latest episode of The Creative Relay has been released with The Core Agency’s Christian Finucane talking to Nick Garrett, Global Leader Marketing and Commerce, Deloitte Digital. It’s the first episode of the popular creative podcast to feature a guest from the Account Service side of the industry. It’s a choice that was deliberately made to sho…

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Jon Skinner and Christian Finucane talk to Paul Dunne 55:05

10M ago55:05

55:05

The Creative Relay podcast returns with guests Jon Skinner and Christian Finucane from The Core Agency. Talking to host Paul Dunne, the pair give a fascinating insight into their 20+ year creative partnership, along with the origins, challenges and rewards of operating their own independent agency.By Smith & Western

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Movie Talk: Love to Love You, Donna Summer 1:16:55

10M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Josh Fitzgerald (Movies That Rock: The Podcast) returns to share his thoughts on the recent documentary Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023). Lots of topics discussed including Summer's artistry, her catalog of iconic hit songs and albums, her controversial star persona and her status as the "Queen of Disco." Dim all the lights as you listen to th…

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Beth O'Brien talks to Zia Mandviwalla 36:40

11M ago36:40

36:40

Interviewed by Beth O’Brien, Head of Innovation at The Monkeyts, award-winning writer, director and filmmaker Zia Mandviwalla talks about her humble origins as a storyteller, which she traces back to a lifelong habit of staring at strangers.By Smith & Western

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Reacting to the Rock Hall's Class of 2023 Inductees 1:55:16

1y ago1:55:16

1:55:16

On this very special episode, we have 4(!) returning guests - Tom Lane, Michelle Bourg, Greg Peurach and David Schnelwar- joining us to give their thoughts and reactions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 inductees. We discuss each of the 13 inductees for this year's class and find out who won our first-ever predictions draft! Roots Mu…

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Movie Talk: Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed 57:05

1y ago57:05

57:05

Drive-By Truckers super fan and friend Tony Greathouse joins us to talk about the recent documentary Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed (2023). We discuss Tony's Drive-By Truckers fandom, Isbell's creative process, how the film documents his relationship with his spouse and frequent collaborator Amanda Shires and much more! The film is part…

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Missy Elliott 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

To celebrate our podcast's milestone 50th episode, I invited the wonderful Allison Rapp (Ultimate Classic Rock) to talk about Missy Elliott. Allison recently wrote a piece about why Elliott deserves to be inducted into this year's class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. If selected for induction, Elliott would honored in her first year…

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Movie Talk: Elvis 58:56

1y ago58:56

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Rock Docs co-host David Lizerbram joins us to talk about Baz Luhrmann's recent biopic Elvis (2022). We talk about Austin Butler and Tom Hanks' performances, the narrative structure and aesthetic choices used by Luhrmann and Elvis' impact on contemporary culture. Lots of other topics discussed including our mutual love of all things Bob Dylan, the c…

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2023 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories 1:16:25

1y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with great works that were snubbed. Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music you lov…

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Tori Amos 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Liza Lentini (Managing Editor at SPIN) joins us to talk about the life and career of singer-songwriter Tori Amos. Topics discussed include Amos' musical influences, her breakthrough debut album Little Earthquakes (1992), her work with the organization RAINN and her impact on alternative rock and pop music stars in the last three decades. We also ta…

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Movie Talk: Moonage Daydream 1:06:16

1y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

This episode is the first installment of our new monthly spotlight on recent music documentaries and movies. We're kicking it off with Jon Lamoreaux (Host of the Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of the EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford joining Nick to talk about Brett Morgan's documentary Moonage Daydream (2022). This one-of-a-kind film focuse…

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Reacting to the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 2:02:56

1+ y ago2:02:56

2:02:56

Nick assembled an all-star line-up of Rock Hall experts to converse and analyze the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Recorded the night of the big announcement and released completely unedited, we discussed each of the 14 nominees on this year's ballot and their chances for induction. We also find out who won our podcast's inaugural Rock Hal…

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Teddy Pendergrass 2:02:27

1+ y ago2:02:27

2:02:27

Music critic Tom Lane (Tom Lane's Music Blog) returns to discuss the life and career of R&B superstar Teddy Pendergrass. Topics discussed include Pendergrass' time as a member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, his transition to a solo career, his infamous "Ladies Only' concerts, the life-altering car accident that occurred in 1982 and his emotiona…

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2023 Rock Hall Nominees Draft 1:42:16

1+ y ago1:42:16

1:42:16

Tom Lane, Mark Lempke, David Schnelwar and Greg Peurach return to the show to discuss who they believe will be nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. To spice things up, we're gonna predict the ballot in a draft-style format! Over the course of 5 rounds, we each select 5 artists and make the case on why they should appea…

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Howlin' Wolf 1:10:50

1+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Writer and Blues music expert Marty Weil joins us to talk about the legacy of Howlin' Wolf, one of the titans of that genre in the 20th century. Topics discussed include Wolf's time at Chess Records, his classic albums Moanin' in the Moonlight (1959) and Howlin' Wolf (aka The Rockin' Chair Album) (1962), his partnership with legendary guitarist Hub…

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America 1:46:20

1+ y ago1:46:20

1:46:20

Professor and blogger Rob LeBlanc (The Exhaustively Detailed Music Analysis Blog) joins us to discuss the career and impact of the band America. Topics discussed include the band's formation, their collaborations with legendary producer George Martin, Dan Peek's departure from the band, their legendary top-40 hits and the dozen or so times Rob has …

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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap 2:10:40

1+ y ago2:10:40

2:10:40

Darren Hines returns to the show to share our thoughts on the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, an event we both attended. There's a lot to unpack, so sit back and enjoy this episode!!!!! Please note that this was recorded and released before the HBO telecast of the ceremony, which doesn't debut until Saturday November 19th. Roots M…

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John Carpenter 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

There's no better way to celebrate Halloween than to devote an entire episode to the filmmaker who helmed the iconic 1978 movie of the same name! Horror movie expert and Tik Tok influencer Peter Waters joins us to talk about John Carpenter's maverick career and the musical pieces he composed. We talk about Carpenter's musical background, the movies…

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Styx 2:00:29

1+ y ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Mile Wiles (co-host of Retro Rock Roundup) joins us to discuss the career and legacy of arena rock legends Styx. Topics discussed include the band's great run of albums in the 1970s and 1980s, their status as a great live band, Dennis DeYoung's departure from the band and their omission from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And just like any Blue Coll…

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Savage Garden / Darren Hayes 1:21:57

1+ y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Writer and editor Kailyn Champlin joins us to discuss all things Savage Garden, one of the most notable musical duos of the 1990s. Topics discussed include the literary inspiration for their group name, a deep analysis of their two studio albums, their breakup in 2001 and Darren Hayes' solo career. You will truly, madly, deeply love this episode! C…

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Warrant 1:29:38

1+ y ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Educator and former music writer Mike Drew joins us to discuss the career and legacy of the hair metal band Warrant. Topics discussed include the band's time on the L.A. rock scene in the 80s, a deep analysis of their first 3 albums, our shared disdain for their hit song "Cherry Pie" and the time Mike met and interviewed the band in the early 90s! …

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Episode 20 Laura Jordan Bambach talks to Tara Mckenty 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

49:10

The creative industry’s favourite podcast returns with Laura Jordan Bambach, President and CCO of Grey London in an illuminating discussion with Google’s APA Creative Head Tara Mckenty.By Smith & Western

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Episode 21 Tara Mckenty talks to Beth O'Brien 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

48:16

Google’s APA Creative Head Tara Mckenty talks to the creatively prolific New Zealander Beth O’Brien about her latest role as Head of Innovation at The Monkeys.By Smith & Western

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Weezer 1:41:00

1+ y ago1:41:00

1:41:00

Music journalist and educator Scott Heisel (Colors of Insomnia) joins us to discuss the career and legacy of modern rock legends Weezer. We talked about Scott interviewing members of the band, their inventive music videos, the complicated story behind Matt Sharp leaving the band and his favorite Weezer songs. We also discussed Weezer's prospects to…

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Reacting to the 2022 Kennedy Center Honorees Announcement 1:35:38

1+ y ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Eric and Mary Layton (Hall Watchers), Michelle Bourg (Iconic Rock Talk Show) and Greg Peurach return to discuss their reactions to the announcement of the 2022 Kennedy Centers Honorees: Gladys Knight, George Clooney, Amy Grant, Tania León and U2. We conclude listing each of our "dream classes" for the 2023 ceremony next year. Roots Music Rambler He…

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Kool & The Gang 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Steve Knopper, Editor at Large at Billboard, joins us to discuss the legendary band Kool & The Gang. Topics discussed include Steve's recent New York Times piece covering the band's legacy, the influence of jazz and R&B on their sound, the origin of their band name, their contributions to the development of hip-hop and and their chances for inducti…

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INXS 2:46:49

2y ago2:46:49

2:46:49

Jon Lamoreaux (host of The Hustle) and Haydn Murdoch (co-host of INXS Access All Areas) join us to take a deep-dive on the career and legacy of the legendary Australian rock band INXS. Topics discussed include the band's formation, analyses of their major albums, Haydn's interactions with members of the band, the recent documentary Mystify and thei…

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