Best Rick Hines Podcasts (2024)

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#76 Crossroads 26:41

2h ago26:41

26:41

Chris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Gary Busey and Gregory Hines & Eubie Blake 1:05:31

23d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Keith, Matt and Chilly look at this wild episode of SNL featuring Gary Busey. Gregory Hines and Eubie Blake treat us to some of Blake's standards and Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield join Busey for an energetic blast of music. Sketches include: Billy Carter, Muckjumpers, Women's Problems, Perchance To Dream and Unsung Heroes of Rock N' Roll. All thi…

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#75 One Guitar to Rule Them All 27:31

25d ago27:31

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Chris and I talk about the concept of one guitar to rule them all whether it's a guitar associated with a specific artist, or a swiss army knife that allows you to get any sounds you want.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Kate Jackson & Delbert McClinton S04E13 1:04:00

19d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Keith, Matt and Jenn dive into this mid Season 4 episode featuring Charlie's Angels star Kate Jackson. Kate's musical guest is Delbert McClinton. Sketches include: Charlie's Angels, Nerds And The Nurse, Fred Silverman's Office, Bad Cabaret For Children, Child Psychiatrist, The Coneheads At The Movies. McClinton plays, "B Movie Boxcar Blues" and "Ta…

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#74 3 for 3 - Chris picks 3 songs, and Rick picks 3 songs 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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In our 3 for 3 Chris picks 3 songs, Rick picks 3 songs and we discuss. Check out the links for reference Chris's picks: Cowboy Junkies - Misguided Angel https://youtu.be/xKNiyOKiuHo?si=AEefgpUABbx_HoUF Ry Cooder - Paris, Texas https://youtu.be/X6ymVaq3Fqk?si=XAGk1_x0KgFyrvt4 Dennis Coffey - Scorpio https://youtu.be/DyuS16P911g?si=1OnU9rZI3Q_T4Kgc R…

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SNL Review: Rick Nelson & Judy Collins: S04E12 53:20

2M ago53:20

53:20

Keith, Matt and Rebecca re-visit season 4's episode hosted by Ricky Nelson and featuring musical guest Judy Collins. Sketches Include: WGN Radio, The Twilight Zone, Rock Against Yeast '79, Helium, Quien Es Mas Macho and PIcasso: The New York Years. Nelson performs "Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart," "Travelling Man," "Fools Rush In" and "Dream Lover."…

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SNL Review: Cicely Tyson & Talking Heads S04E11 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Keith, Matt and Adrienne take a look at the highest rated episode in Saturday Night Live history hosted by the great Cicely Tyson with musical guests Talking Heads. Sketches Include: Nick Rails, Frontier Midwife, Litellavision, Black Perspectives, The Shah's Final Days, The Widettes, World At War, X-Police. Talking Heads treat us to their cover of …

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#73 Guitarist's Guitarist - Who do you think fits the bill for a guitarist's guitarist? 25:15

3M ago25:15

25:15

Chris & Rick talk about what makes a guitarist's guitarist. We'd love to find out what you think about this topic, and who comes to mind when you think of a guitarist's guitarist.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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#72 Audio Myths 31:58

3M ago31:58

31:58

We talk about the biases, and preconceptions we bring to how we hear and listen. Check out the video - https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?si=HDghoHiJvE9BmoLBBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Michael Palin & The Doobie Brothers S04E10 55:47

3M ago55:47

55:47

Saturday Night Live rings in the new year of 1979 as Shawn pops in to join Keith as Matt as they look at Season 4's wacky episode of SNL featuring Michael Palin in his second hosting gig and musical guests The Doobie Brothers. Sketches Include: Uber-man, Name The Bat, Myles Cowperthwaite Part I, Nerds Music Lesson, Mr. Bill and State of The Union 1…

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SNL Review: Elliot Gould & Peter Tosh w/ Mick Jagger S04E09 58:51

4M ago58:51

58:51

Adrienne joins Keith and Matt again for this look at SNL's 1978 Christmas episode featuring Elliot Gould and musical guest Peter Tosh. Sketches Include: Yuletide Energy Alert, Baby Norway All Flammable Christmas Tree, Mommie Dearest, Alcoholic's Christmas, St. Mickey's KOC and Dubb's Trees. Peter Tosh treats us to "Don't Look Back" and the very "ah…

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#71 Rick Builds a Guitar 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

We talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Eric Idle & Kate Bush S04E08 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Keith, Matt and Adrienne review English comic legend and Monty Python member Eric Idle's 3rd foray into hosting with this episode from November 1978. Kate Bush makes her sole US television appearance as musical guest. Sketches Include: Telepsychic, French Chef, Consumer Probe, What Do You ____, Candy Slice, The Madrigal, Cochise at Oxford. Kate Bus…

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SNL Review: Walter Matthau & Garrett Morris S04E07 58:23

4M ago58:23

58:23

Keith, Matt and Shawn take a look at Season 4, Episode 7 featuring the prolific Walter Matthau in his sole hosting gig. While the history doesn't always list it as such, Garret Morris is the night's musical guest. Sketches Include: Epoxy Dent, Bad News Bees, Woman To Man, The Olympia Cafe, The Surplus Store and The Bedroom. Morris sings Mozart's "D…

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#70 Red Light Fever - Nerves in the studio and other fun stuff! 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

Chris and Rick talk about how to deal with nerves when recording in the studio. Chris has been doing a lot of recording lately, and recently encountered some nerves - and other studio related feels.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Carrie Fisher and The Blues Brothers S04E06 53:49

4M ago53:49

53:49

Still riding the wave of the white heat that was Star Wars, Carrie Fisher hosted SNL in November of 1978 with musical guests The Blues Brothers. Keith, Matt and Kevin give our reaction to this much loved episode of Season 4. Sketches Include: Beach Blanket Bimbo From Outer Space, Loud Family, The World Bar, Mr. Bill, Mercy Killers, Tomorrow, Bad Ch…

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#69 Rock & Roll Animals - Hunter & Wagner 24:09

5M ago24:09

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Session players Steve Hunter, and Dick Wagner made their marks with Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed to name a few. 70s rock was guitar was heavily influenced by these creative session players.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Buck Henry and The Grateful Dead S04E05 1:04:41

5M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

The hilarious Buck Henry returns for his 7th hosting gig and beloved The Grateful Dead grace the stage on this retro episode from November of 1978. Keith and Matt are joined by Mark to break down the sketches and characters and to enjoy some "dead." Sketches Include: Hunkler Headquarters, Chinch Ranch, Samurai Optometrist, Uncle Roy, Great Performa…

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#68 Wayne Kramer - We pay our respects to a rock & roll classic 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

Chris and I pay our respects to Wayne Kramer who recently passed. He inspired us as a guitar player, and life-long activist. His legacy is secure, and his spirit lives on in every band started and loud guitar plugged into a Marshall stack.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Steve Martin and Van Morrison S04E04 52:52

6M ago52:52

52:52

The great Steve Martin returns for his sixth hosting gig in this episode from the fall of 1978. The musical guest is Irish legend Van Morrison. Keith and Matt are joined by new third chair and long time fan Harris for a fun look at this well remembered episode. Sketches Include: Elvis' Coat, Inflation Is Our Friend, Theodoric of York 2, Nerd Hospit…

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#67 Trevor Boone - Guitar Hunter for Emerald City Guitars 49:44

6M ago49:44

49:44

Trevor Boone searches for the coolest, vintage guitars for collectors - and bands for Emerald City Guitars.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Frank Zappa S04E03 49:20

6M ago49:20

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This episode takes a look one of the most memorable / infamous / episodes in the show's history as the Frank Zappa joins the show as host and musical guest. Keith and Matt run down the episode and are joined by Kevin for some end of episode thoughts on this notable moment in TV. Sketches Include: NBC and Zappa, The Coneheads At Home, Baxter Prison,…

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SCTV Review: Episode 101: Back Stage (1976) 44:40

7M ago44:40

44:40

Welcome to Melonville: A Look Back At SCTV After some requests from some listeners and third-chairs from our SNHell Podcast, a few of us have decided to go north of the border and review a few episodes of SCTV. Let us know what you think. The SCTV Season 1 cast features: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Harold…

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SNL Review: Fred Willard and Devo S04E02 56:52

7M ago56:52

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This episode takes a look at Season 4's second episode hosted by the incomparable Fred Willard and New Wave super-gods Devo. Chilly sits in with Keith and Matt for this unique piece of television history from October 14, 1978. Sketches Include: Two Guys Who Are Lawyers, Scotch Tape Emporium, Mr. Bill, 5 AM, Crossroads, Bobbi Farber's Phone Call, Ho…

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#66 3 for 3 - We swap 3 songs, and 3 guitar players 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

Chris and I swap 3 songs and guitar players and chew it up! Chris's selections: September Gurls - Alex Chilton Maybe I'm Amazed - Ronny Wood Hymn for the Dudes - Mick Ralphs Rick's selections: Magazine - Roger Fisher/Nancy Wilson Kid - James Honeyman-Scott Life on a Wave - G. WellerBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: The Rolling Stones S04E01 1:01:41

7M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Saturday Day Night Live kicked off their 4th season with the legendary Rolling Stones serving as hosts and musical guests. Keith, Matt and Mark give their thoughts and reactions to this historic episode of SNL from October 7, 1978. Sketches include: Auto Scent, The Nerds' Fridge, Olympia Cafe, Beatles Reunion, The Tomorrow Show, Danger Probe. The R…

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SNL Review: Things We Did Last Summer (1978) 44:23

7M ago44:23

44:23

The summer of 1978 was a busy one for the folks at SNL, but not so busy that they didn't have time to make a television special to air in October of 1978. Keith and Matt take one more stop before heading into Season 4 and take a look at this widely forgotten piece of Saturday Night Live history. Keith kicks off this edition with a look at some of t…

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SNL Review: Top 3 Episodes of Season 3 6:10

7M ago6:10

6:10

In this mini-episode of SN Hell, Keith and Matt chat about their highest rated SNL episodes from Season 3.By Lions Den Audio

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SNL Review: Top 5 Hosts of Season 3 8:42

7M ago8:42

8:42

In this mini-episode, Keith and Matt choose their favorite hosts from Season 3 of SNL. Hope you all enjoy.By Lions Den Audio

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#65 Things We Should Care About But Don't 32:46

7M ago32:46

32:46

We talk about things we should care about, but don't. Noisy guitars, 3-bolt necks, flame tops, and more...By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: American Hot Wax 13:55

7M ago13:55

13:55

Keith is flying solo for this one - 90 minutes of Doo-wop is way too much to ask of Matt - as he takes a look at 1978's American Hot Wax featuring SNL's Laraine Newman in a supporting role. The film is a semi-fictional look at a segment of the life of pioneer rock DJ Alan Freed as he promotes an upcoming rock concert in New York City. The kids are …

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SNL Review: The Animal House Special 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

In the midst our season break, Keith and Matt take a bit of a detour and cover the phenomenon that is National Lampoon's Animal House. Animal House was the rocket that turned John Belushi from a television favorite to a bon fide movie star. More than that, its popularity was the catalyst for so much more comedy to come. This is a unique episode tha…

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SNL Review: Ranking The Season 3 Cast 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

As we wrap up SNL Season 3, Matt and Keith tally up the numbers of our Star of the Night winners to reveal which Not Ready For Prime Time Player finished at the top of the list. A mixed bag of sure things and surprises to be sure. Here... in SN Hell.By Lions Den Audio

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SNL Review: The Gary Weis Special 1:43:59

8M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Filmmaker Gary Weis was a staple of the first three seasons of SNL. His highlighted works ranged from artistic experimental films to filmed sketches to slice of life profiles. Weis' works have been polarizing segments amongst our panel. In this special episode of SN Hell we are reviewing all (except one... oops) of Weis' SNL offerings. Join Keith, …

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SNL: Top 10 Sketches of Season 3 22:00

8M ago22:00

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In our mid-season break, Matt and Keith are summing up their Top 10 Favorite sketches of Season 3 of Saturday Night Live. We'd love to hear your thoughts. What did we miss? What were we too kind to?By Lions Den Audio

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SNL Top 5 Musical Guests of Season 3 10:34

8M ago10:34

10:34

Welcome to SN-Hell Keith and Matt reveal their Top 5 Musical Guests from Saturday Night Live Season 3. Overall, season 3 gives viewers a slightly broader selection to choose from. Will Keith be able to narrow it down to five and can Matt find five he enjoyed enough to give ample kudos?By Lions Den Audio

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#64 George Gruhn and the Versitar 24:26

8M ago24:26

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C & R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design. links to things discussed:The Gruhn VersitarFretboard Journal George Gruhn InterviewBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Best Sketch of Season 1 Third Chair Summit 1:22:04

9M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Keith and Matt are joined by 9 of our third chair co-hosts as we chat about our favorite sketches from Season 1. We wrap up by picking the panel's top 3 faves from SNL's inaugural season. A unique and fun episode for all :) Like, Share, Subscribe and Follow. This Podcast Is Not Suitable for All Listeners. Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Persép…

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#63 The Super Strat 32:45

9M ago32:45

32:45

A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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Ep 42: Deni Hines 55:56

8M ago55:56

55:56

It wasn't a given that Deni Hines would pursue a career a music. Despite her mother, Marcia Hines, being one of the most recognisable pop stars in Australia, Deni had other interests and suffered from performance anxiety in her younger years. But her vocal talent soon got her snapped up as a backing singer for artists like Wa Wa Nee, Peter Blakeley…

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SNL Review: Buck Henry & Sun Ra S03E20 1:13:26

9M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Keith, Matt and Mark bid adieu to Season 3 with Buck Henry's 6th time out as host. Jazz fusion artist Sun Ra makes a unique and memorable performance as musical guest. Sketches include: Nixon's Book, Olympia Cafe, Stunt Puppy, Samurai TV Repair Man, Nerd Prom, Sodom Chamber of Commerce and More Insects To Worry About. Mr. Mike, in his last performa…

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Ep 41: Dannielle Gaha DeAndrea 48:03

9M ago48:03

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Born to parents who both worked in the entertainment industry, Dannielle Gaha grew up surrounded by singing and dancing, training and helping out at the talent school run by her mother, Janice Breen. She made her first steps into the industry herself by appearing on TV talent contest Star Search, which led to ongoing singing work with judge Glenn S…

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#62 Listener recommended Topic: Our Pedalboards 29:13

9M ago29:13

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Our pedalboards for referenceBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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SNL Review: Richard Dreyfus, Jimmy Buffett & Gary Tigerman S03E19 1:03:31

10M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Keith, Matt and (eventually) Kev peek in on the penultimate episode of Season 3. It's recent Oscar Winner Richard Dreyfus and musical guests Jimmy Buffett and Gary Tigerman. Join us for this sleeper hit of 1978. Sketches include: Sex Test, Cone Encounters of the Third Kind, Paraquat, Nick Springs, Pet Peeves, The David Susskind Show and the debut o…

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Ep 40: Rick Price 49:57

10M ago49:57

49:57

It was inevitable that singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rick Price would forge a career in the music industry, but rather than jumping at any offer of a record deal that came his way, he took his time to ensure the situation was just right. Before signing to Sony Music and releasing debut album Heaven Knows in 1992, he worked for many y…

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#61 Interview with Liz Keller guitar tech and and guitarist for the Seattle’s the Purrs 45:36

10M ago45:36

45:36

Discussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs. A few of links to things discussed:THE Purrs on FacebookTHE Purrs Bandcamp pageEva PickupsCrackle & PopBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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Ep 39: Kids In The Kitchen with Scott Carne and Bruce Curnow 56:40

10M ago56:40

56:40

In 1983, synthpop bands were big business on the Australian music scene, with Kids In The Kitchen snapped up by Mushroom Records imprint White Label Records. The band's singer, Scott Carne, and drummer, Bruce Curnow, discuss how weekend jam sessions quickly led to gigs and that record company interest. Hits followed, with "Change In Mood" and "Bitt…

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SNL Review: Steve Martin & The Blues Brothers S03E18 55:28

11M ago55:28

55:28

Keith, Matt and Rebecca take a look into one of the most memorable episodes of Saturday Night Live. Steve Martin becomes the second member of the famed Five Timers Club as The Blues Brothers make their official public debut. Sketches include: The Festrunk Brothers, Theodoric of York, Dancing In The Dark, Love Story, King Tut, Troff and Brew, Nerds …

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Ep 38: Bardot Part 3: Katie Underwood 44:59

11M ago44:59

44:59

Despite a background on Melbourne's dance music scene and no intentions of being a pop star, Katie Underwood did just that, becoming one of the most recognisable members of Bardot and given prominent lead vocals on all three singles from the self-titled debut album, "Poison", "I Should've Never Let You Go" and "These Days". In an extensive intervie…

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Ep 37: Bardot Part 2: Sally Polihronas 43:20

11M ago43:20

43:20

For Sally Polihronas, the Bardot experience had its ups and downs. On the plus side, being part of the girl group allowed her to really hone her vocal skills — something she wanted to focus on after more than a decade as a dancer and performer in Adelaide — and took her into the studio with producers around the world. She also got to have her "Mado…

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