Best Roland Kirk Podcasts (2024)

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Anne Rice Interview With A Vampire Writer 15:23

3d ago15:23

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Send us a Text Message. Anne Rice talks about creating Interview With A Vampire from the idea to the book. Raised in a fertile breeding ground for fantasy and horror, Anne Rice , was schooled by the local legends and graveyards of New Orleans. Here she also offers personal insights into how different the New Orleans culture was and how she spent af…

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The Black Crowes Are Reviving Rock n' Roll: An Interview with Pierre Robert 43:33

1h ago43:33

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From looking back on their past volatility to discussing their current studio and stage dynamics, Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes covered it all on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia. Pierre Robert welcomed the brothers to his studio before they played a sold-out show at The Met on Broad Street that night. Hear and see more at WMMR.com…

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Paquito D'Rivera Childhood Prodigy to a 74 year old Double Grammy Winner in 2023 9:26

4h ago9:26

9:26

Send us a Text Message. Paquito's story from childhood who followed his virtuoso father into playing and composing Latin, Jazz and Classical. His lifetime of musical partnership and friendships with Chucho Valdes, Dizzy Gillespie, Daniel Ponce, Arturo Sandoval and other musical greats.He pays tribute to bandmates from Irakere, Orquesta Cubana and o…

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Life or Death Decision with Representative Gene Wu 1:08:21

9d ago1:08:21

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello, Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Carolyn Kelleher, Announcer: Amy Lowrey Special Guest: State Rep. Gene Wu Writers: Stephanie C., Amy K., Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Gene Wu on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeneforTexas Gene Wu on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Genef…

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Wayne Shorter's Atlantis Interview The Best Album You Never Heard 12:50

1d ago12:50

12:50

Send us a Text Message. Wayne Shorter took a huge musical and spiritual leap forward with Atlantis, his first recording as a leader after an11 year hiatus. 00:33 He talks about the collaboration and creation with the artists he recorded it with and how it transcended the norms for composition something he was criticized for in music class, 01:19 "Y…

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Vince Neil and Tommy Lee Discuss New Era of Motley Crue with WMMR 8:46

5d ago8:46

8:46

The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band is entering a new era. Vince Neil and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe checked in with Radio Sara on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to give us *the dirt* on new music, their current lineup and the band’s upcoming shows at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City. Plus: Vince and Tommy reveal the deep Crüe cut that they miss playing live,…

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Nobody Shuts Up and Nobody Listens - Why I Don't Vote with High School Friend Aimee 1:13:08

1M ago1:13:08

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello, Announcer: Amy Lowrey Comedians: Linzy Beltran, Grace James Special Guest: Aimee from High School Writers: Stephanie C., Amy K., Shawn Fernando, Joe Green, Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our T…

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BONUS - Uphoster Says...with Dr. James Henson 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Host: Stephanie Chiarello Guest: Dr. James Henson (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/government/faculty/hensonjr) Show Notes: What are the origins of using the color red for republicans and blue for democrats? Find out here - https://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363762677/the-color-of-politics-how-did-red-and-blue-states-come-to-be. Register to Vote in Texa…

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S5E9 - Keep Showing Up with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Mitch Mills, Dev Special Guest: Senator Sarah Eckhardt Announcer: Carson Quinn Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege State Senator Sarah Eckhardt - https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=14 all the podcasts. our F…

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Lzzy Hale talks International Women's Day and MMRBQ 2024 21:19

2M ago21:19

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MMRBQ 2024 is on sale NOW! Pierre Robert and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm had a chat live on the air today about the band's return to the MMRBQ stage this September. They talk about Halestorm's earliest connections with WMMR and Philadelphia, as well as their friendships with some of the other artists on the lineup. Lzzy tells a very cool story of how sh…

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S5E8 - It's Elementary School Playground Antics My Dear Watson with Mayor Kirk Watson 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Paige Burnett Special Guest: Mayor Kirk Watson Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C., Shawn Fernando, Joe Green, Amy K., Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Amplify Austin link: https://www.amplifyatx.org/campaigns/over-the-lege-2024 all the p…

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Ed Roland Collective Soul Interview at Cardboard Classic 03.01.2024 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

Ed Roland of Collective Soul stopped by the broadcast booth after the conclusion of the Preston and Steve Cardboard Classic before their set at the Mountainfest Winter Music Festival at Montage Mountain. We world premiered the new song Mothers Love during the interview and they played it that evening. Ed chats about the upcoming double album, it is…

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S5E7 - Living the American Dream with Rep. Salman Bhojani 1:16:29

3M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Bryn Wright Special Guest: State Rep. Salman Bhojani Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege https://www.house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=92 https://www.bhojanifort…

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Branford Marsalis 1988 A Musician and Music Without Borders 13:19

5M ago13:19

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Send us a Text Message. Interview recorded when Branford was in an all star band with Sting , pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Darryl Jones. He talks about growing up in New Orleans where jazz was not his favorite music but he says being exposed to it was the most important thing. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?…

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Jon Hendricks Gets Wynton Marsalis To Put Down His Horn and Start Scat Singing 4:31

4M ago4:31

4:31

Send us a Text Message. In 1997 Clark Terry was originally scheduled to perform on live and on record with Jon Hendricks. When Clark Terry was too ill to perform Wynton offered his services. 01:17 When Jon said I can't pay you near your kind of money. Wynton said, "Mr Hendricks do me a favor..when we talk.. NEVER mention money to me. It'll be my pl…

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Barbara Donald Jazz Trumpeter Bandleader and Pioneer 4:20

5M ago4:20

4:20

Send us a Text Message. Interview conducted 44 years ago in SF---00:00 Despite playing with DexterGordon, John Coltrane, Roland Kirk and Sonny Simmons still unknown.00:48 Interview begins--why more women don't pick the instrument up and obstacles when they do. 01:59 Playing an instrument is a gift it has nothing to do with who or what you are 02:53…

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Pierre and Rock Hall of Famer Dolly Parton 12:30

5M ago12:30

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Pierre Robert recently had a chance to chat with the amazing Dolly Parton. She has done so much in her fantastic career; just this past year Dolly put out a book, a rock album, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She at first declined the induction but after some persuasion she accepted and wanted to put out a rock album to make s…

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S5E6 - Did I Write That? With Journalist John Moritz 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas Hayato DeSouza Special Guest: Journalist John Moritz Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twit…

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S5E5 - Stop Buying Their BS with U.S. Senate Candidate Roland Gutierrez 1:16:16

6M ago1:16:16

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Tom Booker, Cameron La Brie Special Guest: Senator Roland Gutierrez Announcer: Janet M. Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Roland Gutierrez for U.S. Senate - https://rolandfortexas.com/ all the podcasts. our FB page our websit…

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S5E4 - Welcoming Infrastructures with Samantha Singleton of BNHR 1:10:00

6M ago1:10:00

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Patrick Gallagher Special Guest: Samantha Singleton, Border Network for Human Rights Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtu…

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Mr T His Life Story-Growing Up and Giving Back to Kids 8:09

6M ago8:09

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Send us a Text Message. (1984) Mr. T Talks about his books and what he wants to pass on to kids. Grew up in The Robert Taylor Housing Project. In the 1990's your chance of being a victim of violent crime there was 1 in 10. https://bit.ly/ChicagoGangHistoryRobertTaylorHomes . But he found a way out, a way to excel. Mr. T starts the interview what he…

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Duane Eddy Interview The Whole Story 20:35

6M ago20:35

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Send us a Text Message. Duane Eddy traces his musical history from the beginning 00:22 learning guitar from his father. All the players he worked with from 00:37 Steve Douglas, 01:15 Lee Hazelwood to backstage jams with Chuck Berry and James Burton. 06:42 Duane deals with the British Bands taking the spot light "I needed the break" Released an albu…

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S5E3 With An Actual Caring Human Being, Chas Moore of AJC 1:06:16

6M ago1:06:16

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Shawn Fernando Special Guest: Chas Moore, Austin Justice Coalition Announcer: Tom Booker Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Find Austin Justice Coalition at: https://austinjustice.org/ all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our pat…

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Jeff Pollack, Former WMMR PD, Chats with Pierre 45:06

6M ago45:06

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Our Program Director in 1978 to 1980, Jeff Pollack, was at the helm of the WMMR for only a year and a half but brought WMMR back to #1 in the ratings and had so much to do with the revitalization of what we now call Putting Philly First. Jeff, who was just 26 at the time, would be the 3rd PD in 3 years and the station was struggling. When questione…

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S5 Bonus with Texas Legend Radney Foster - Let the Warning Stand 54:54

7M ago54:54

54:54

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Debbie Odette Special Guest: Radney Foster, Texas Legend Announcer: Debbie Odette Writers: Stephanie C. Amy K. Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Find Radney at: https://www.radneyfoster.com/ all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patre…

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S5E2: I Believe Latinos Are our Future with Jolt Action's James Canup 1:12:16

7M ago1:12:16

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Mitch Mills, Valerie Nies Special Guest: James Canup, JOLT Action Announcer: Jimmy Smolitch Writers: Stephanie C. Amy K. Show Notes: JOLT ACTION: https://jolttx.org/ OTL PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Research Notes: https://www.privateschoolreview.com/texas/religiously-affiliated-schools htt…

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Geri Allen's Tribute To Mary Lou Williams On The Kansas City Film Set 8:14

7M ago8:14

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Send us a Text Message. Geri Allen recorded this interview with me on the movie set of Robert Altman's Kansas City. Where she played Mary Lou Williams and paid tribute to her words and music. Digging thru old interviews .... On the film set for the Altman movie Kansas City I watched an amazing band playing the role of legendary jazz musicians who f…

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John Cassavetes Battling For The Disabled During The Filming of A Child Is Waiting 6:56

8M ago6:56

6:56

Send us a Text Message. In 1962 John Casavettes battled the studio system to create a film that would question assumptions and portrayals about what disabled children can do and where they should reside. 00:27 John Cassavetes about the difference between his vision for Child is Waiting and Kramer's. Burt Lancaster joins Judy Garland (Judgment at Nu…

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Season 5 Premiere - Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Give Up with TFN's Emily Witt 1:11:35

7M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Paul Normandin Patrick Gallagher Special Guest: Emily Witt, TFN Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Amy K. Producer: Stephanie C. Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Check if you're registered to vote: https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do Texas Freedom Network - htt…

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In Conversation With Wolfgang Van Halen Of Mammoth WVH 11:49

8M ago11:49

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Jacky BamBam got the chance to speak with Wolfgang Van Halen ahead of his show with Mammoth WVH in Philadelphia on November 18, 2023. Tickets to the show are available now, and you don’t wanna miss it. At the show, you can expect to hear tracks from Mammoth WVH’s new album Mammoth II, which arrived on August 4th. The new LP expanded the foundation …

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Paul Rodgers on New Music, Philly Memories with Pierre Robert 23:19

8M ago23:19

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Pierre Robert chats with Paul Rodgers, who's lent his voice to Free, Bad Company, the Firm, the Law, and Queen. Paul Rodgers is also a solo artist; 'Midnight Rose' is out September 22nd is Paul's first solo album in 25 years. They chat about the new songs including "Take Love" and "Living It Up", from the album and how the cover art came about... h…

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Bonus Episode: Dramatic Reading of Paxton Related Texts 4:28

9M ago4:28

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Cast: Announcer - Stephanie Chiarello Jeff Leach - Aaron Salinas Michelle Smith - Amy Lowrey Music: Track: "Like the Movies", HUKU Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/Lf0f3Q Texts taken from Dallas Morning News Article - https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/07/26/exclusive-texts-show-lawmak…

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Kirk Hammett Is "Blown Away" Looking Back at Metallica's Early Days 12:34

9M ago12:34

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Few bands have managed to endure four decades of shifting trends and breakneck performances in the way that Metallica has. Even fewer have solidified their legacy while at the height of their career. They're still selling out stadium double-headers while seeping into the consciousness of Gen Z via Stranger Things and TikTok virality, connecting the…

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From the Mouth of Babes - An 11-Year Old's Opinion on Texas Policy 12:31

10M ago12:31

12:31

I sat down with my 11-year old niece, read her news headlines, and asked her what she thought. As the Chicks say, "our children are watching us, they put their trust in us, they want to be like us". - all the podcasts.- our FB page- our website.- our Youtube channel.- our patreon. - our Twitter.- our Insta.- Our TikTok. - Our Reddit.- Our newslette…

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Robert Altman music and my movies 14:34

10M ago14:34

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Send us a Text Message. Robert Altman talks about working with composers like John Williams, Mark Isham and other musicians and performers to create music for his movies. Excerpts from movies McCabe and Mrs Miller, Images, Gingerbread Man, Cookie's Fortune, illustrate the way he works. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIg…

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Season Finale - The Full Monty Exter's Take on Education 1:15:16

11M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas Shawn Fernando Special Guest: Monty Exter, ATPE Director Announcer: Debbie Odette Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. o…

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The Final Crossover - DeBella & Pierre 2:11:07

11M ago2:11:07

2:11:07

Pierre is joined by his long time friend and co-worker, John DeBella, for one final crossover on MMR before his retirement. They discuss John's start in Philly, trips to London and AC, the Louie Louie Parade, and Pierre being ever so slightly behind. *They even do a couple live reads together*By Pierre Robert

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Words and Music - Wayne Shorter, Max Roach, Jim Hall, Edwin Hawkins and Darryl Jones 59:18

11M ago59:18

59:18

Send us a Text Message. Wayne Shorter talks about his musical beginnings and the understanding school teacher who changed his life. He then moves on to illuminating the softer side of Miles Davis. Max Roach talks about creating a game changing drum pattern in Un Poco Loco and the struggle to record the The Freedom Now Suite for when freedom, true f…

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Ray Bradbury 1983 - writing, living and the power of imagination 30:30

12M ago30:30

30:30

Send us a Text Message. Ray Bradbury talks about his beginnings as a writer and his personal connection to two stories Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes then moves on to talk about converting his stories for the silver screen. He goes into depth about what is involved when you convert one of your own stories into a movie and contra…

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Max Roach Fight For Freedom Day 2:17

12M ago2:17

2:17

Send us a Text Message. Max Roach was tasked by the NAACP to create a recording to celebrate the centennial of the end of slavery. Along with Oscar Brown Jr and Abbey Lincoln, Max was instrumental in fundraising for The NAACP and CORE by playing in benefits and fundraisers. But the question is how to create a record about a freedom that wasn't real…

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Christian “Tooch” Martucci Guitarist for Corey Taylor 11:22

12M ago11:22

11:22

Jacky Bam Bam had the new Corey Taylor song "Beyond" on Smash or Trash, and he caught up with Guitarist Christian “Tooch” Martucci. Martucci grew up in Philly and played in a band with Bam Bam. They discuss their history together, the making of the new Corey Taylor album and touring.By Pierre Robert

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk and John Coltrane remembered by Johnny Griffin and Curtis Fuller 31:57

12M ago31:57

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Send us a Text Message. Johnny Griffin describes meeting Roland Kirk at a Chicago Blue Monday Jam Session. Griffin describes Kirk's contributions as a musician, composer and close friend. Curtis Fuller talks about getting called into play on John Coltrane's Moments Notice and how that session changed jazz and his own playing forever. Interview reco…

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FLASHBACK: Pierre and Mr. Warmth Himself, Don Rickles 7:16

1y ago7:16

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Happy heavenly birthday to Don Rickles, who would have turned 97 years old today. The razor-tongued comedy legend was particularly adept at insults – so much so, that you couldn’t help but laugh, even if you were his target. Exhibit A: At the top of this interview, before Pierre Robert even had a chance to properly introduce him, Don took aim at Pi…

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The First Rule of Women's Health Caucus is Talk about Women's Health Caucus 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Sophia Spagnuolo Special Guest: Kristen Ylana, ED Women’s Health Caucus Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Women's Health Caucus: https://www.txwomenshealth.com/ All things Texas Lege …

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BILLY IDOL 2023 14:40

1y ago14:40

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Billy Idol will be part of the MMRBQ 2023 on September 16th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The lineup includes Shinedown, Larkin Poe, Ayron Jones, Dirty Honey, Finger Eleven, Tigercub and Vixen77. He had a great conversation with Jacky Bam Bam talking performing, clubbing in Philly and the members of his band. Idol was drinking with Mick Jagger and …

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Brent Smith of Shinedown Chats with Brent Porche About MMRBQ '23 20:53

1y ago20:53

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Brent Smith of Shinedown called in to tell us how excited he & the fellas are about headlining the 2023 MMR*B*Q on September 16th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Tickets are on-sale now! Brent & Brent also talk about the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Shinedown's debut album 'Leave A Whisper', including plans for ONE show only to play the entire al…

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Marc LaBelle of Dirty Honey speaks with Jacky Bam Bam 11:53

1y ago11:53

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Talking 3 chords and a cloud of dust, the MMRBQ, what Marc does in his spare time and the new album they will be recording soon!!By Pierre Robert

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Graham Nash reunites with Pierre at the Colonial Theatre 28:32

1y ago28:32

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Greetings, good citizens I recently got to chat with our longtime friend, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young fame. He’s got a new album coming out called, “Now“ which will hit the stores on May 19th. We talk about songs from the record, the loss of David Crosby, and his uniquely positive take on everything in his universe. He’s an amazin…

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Chris Jericho: Wrestler... Rock Star... Pastry Chef? 16:01

1y ago16:01

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Step aside, Cake Boss. Chris Jericho is coming for your crown. Chris Jericho is a man of many talents: a professional wrestler, a singer, and... future baker? That’s right folks, Jericho has a dream of tossing in his bedazzled jackets from the ring and putting on the apron. Not. During a call with The Preston & Steve Show on Monday (4/10), Preston …

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Roy Harris Battles The Blacklist 5:50

1y ago5:50

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Send us a Text Message. Aaron Copland and William Schuman give background on Roy Harris’ music then Johanna Harris talks about Harris being blacklisted for his Fifth Symphony and the nightmare they lived through. Written and Produced by Bob Hershon Narrated by Scott Beach youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1gYd5_U…

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