Best Sandwich Records Podcasts (2024)

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The Splendid Bohemians Present An R&B Special - "Juke Kooper"- The Blue Rocks Of Ages With Horns"- Part Two 29:31

4d ago29:31

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“I wasn’t bound to a style,” Al Kooper has said. He was talking about his guitar playing but just as easily could have been talking about the totality of Al Kooper, songwriter, musician, singer, producer, band director. “If anything, I was known for being in the right place at the right time and playing the right thing.” Kooper has been at the hear…

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Ask Terry (2024) 30:22

6d ago30:22

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This week, we answer listener questions. We’ll talk about how bands create theme songs for TV shows and how much they get paid. We’ll go back in time and talk about that flirtatious couple from that famous Nescafe TV campaign. And we’ll explore why condom makers now market different sizes, when it used to be one-size-fits-all. What’s goin’ on there…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #66: LOVIN’ YOU by Minnie Riperton (Epic, 1975) 6:10

6d ago6:10

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This is the story of a love song that sings from beyond the grave. Lovin’ You started life as a lullaby for baby Maya Rudolph, the child of singer Minnie Riperton and songwriter Richard Rudolph. Stevie Wonder, who co-produced the record, plays the gorgeous electronic keyboard accompaniment. It was a late-entry addition to MInnie’s solo album Perfec…

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Episode 448 - Gen-Z Doesn’t Want To Drive 1:05:31

11d ago1:05:31

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their dream and nightmare proposal scenarios, the declining trend of Gen-Z getting their driver's licenses, and the preference for ankle socks over crew socks. Doug also shares his preference for practicality and comfort when it comes to shoes and his reluctance to own multi…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "POINT BLANK" -THE LEE MARVIN STORY "- WITH THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK- FROM "M SQUAD" TO "THE DIRTY DOZEN" LEE MARVIN WAS A WANDERING STAR WHO ILLUMINATED ... 30:29

13d ago30:29

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February 18th of this year would have been Lee Marvin's 100th birthday. ROGER EBERT'S 1973 REVIEW OF "THE ICEMAN COMETH" "There isn't a bad performance in the film, but there are three of such greatness they mesmerize us. The best is by the late Robert Ryan, as Larry, and this is possibly the finest performance of his career. There is such wisdom a…

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Soccer Aid, Ticklish Rats and Day Day 53:37

12d ago53:37

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This morning, Jason debreifs about his experience playing in Soccer Aid, there's some great questions for steve, incredible facts and Jason takes aim at another radio presenting duo.

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Brand Envy 2024 28:53

13d ago28:53

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This week, it’s our annual Brand Envy episode. Every year, I list four brands I’ve admired from a distance. We’ll talk about a classic board game created by a Canadian couple. An ice cream chain founded by another Canadian. An iconic lighter that was named after a zipper. And a woman who is dominating television these days. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #65: GOTTA GET UP by Harry Nilsson (RCA, 1971) 4:43

13d ago4:43

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Harry Nilsson was a man in a hurry. There’s no time, people! Life is happening now, and if you don’t act fast and grab it, you’ll be outta luck. Dead at 52, the former Wunderkind, one of Rock’s most innovative song stylists, exited this earthly realm, having burned out his candle from both ends - in terms of life, work, and alcohol consumption - bu…

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Episode 447 - Tacos are legally sandwiches 1:09:38

19d ago1:09:38

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share what they do to cope when they get really low in life before chatting about creators who are angry at their followers for not engaging with their content. The dorks then dive into the legal standing of tacos and burritos and they are now officially considered sandwiches. The n…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "THE DAY I SAW BO DIDDLEY IN WASHINGTON SQUARE "- FEATURING WILLIE NILE, MY GAL SAL, A TOUCH OF ORANGE AND OF COURSE, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK 37:16

20d ago37:16

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Segment One: A TASTE OF MONEY, A SCENT OF ORANGE Segment Two: WILLIE NILE “The unofficial poet laureate of New York City.” - Uncut "Better than most performers have to offer by far." -- Rolling Stone “Clash/Social Distortion meets Pete Seeger…a true master songwriter!” – Hits “Willie’s so good I can’t believe he’s not from New Jersey!” – Little Ste…

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Waterparks, Knickerbockers and disasterous football predictions 54:33

19d ago54:33

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This morning, Jason and Steve answer your questions, bring you this weeks best facts plus, Jason relives his FA Cup final prediction and asks you the question "When have you got something soooo wrong"

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #64: IT’S COLD OUTSIDE by The Choir (Roulette, 1966) 5:04

20d ago5:04

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Can a song about unrequited love be considered a “Sunny Song”? Absolutely, if it’s as poppy and refreshing as this cut by Cleveland one hit wonders, The Choir, previously known as The Mods. At the time of the song’s recording, the midwest was teeming with British Invasion, Carnaby St wanna-be bands who had longer hair than their peers and groovier …

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Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz: How Companies Double Their Profits 27:52

20d ago27:52

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Every company dreams of doubling its profit. It’s almost impossible to do. Yet, some companies do it by tweaking one tiny thing. We’ll talk about an industry that put three words on their packaging that doubled their profit. A company that created a catchy jingle that doubled their revenue overnight. And a business that changed one single word in a…

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Episode 446 - When all the Dougs and Justins meet in one place… 1:05:29

26d ago1:05:29

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug shares his thoughts on his recent trip to Seattle, the dorks discuss why summer may be the best season, and Doug tells Justin all about his current cicada experience. Next, the nerds chat about how a bunch of Kyles met up in Kyle, TX to beat a world record before discussing what it would be li…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #63: WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM by Jackie De Shannon (Liberty, 1963) 5:40

25d ago5:40

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One of the greatest rock and roll songwriters, Jackie De Shannon has a way of marrying a catchy pop melody with a fresh lyrical insight that is unparalleled. During that shift from Rockabilly into the British Invasion, Jackie (often with partner Sharon Sheeley), kept the pop charts humming - amassing an impressive discography for anyone - let alone…

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The Splendid Bohemians Present An R&B Special - "The White Knight Meets Mr. Brown- The Blue Rocks Of Ages With Horns"- Part One- Wayne Cochran and James Brown Are Explored Along With The Horn Stylings ... 37:31

28d ago37:31

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Nov. 27, 2017 Wayne Cochran, who wrote a classic love-and-loss pop song while still in his early 20s, then morphed into an energetic rhythm-and-blues singer with a devoted following and an outrageous pompadour before finding a new purpose in a Christian ministry near Miami, died on Nov. 21 in Miramar, Fla. He was 78. His son, Christopher Cochran, s…

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Houston, We Have Pizza: Advertising in Outer Space 27:01

27d ago27:01

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This week, we shoot for the moon. Now that commercialized space travel has arrived, the world of marketing is setting its sights on the stars. We’ll talk about ads on rocket ships, ads on spacesuits, and television commercials filmed on the International Space Station. There are companies who want to employ hundreds of tiny satellites to create log…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #62: WELCOME BACK by John Sebastian (Reprise, 1976) 5:32

27d ago5:32

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In my opinion, the song was better than the sit-com that spawned it. And, it had staying power, making it to the top of the pop charts. There is something transcendent being expressed here. As Thomas Wolfe said: “you can’t go home again,” Maybe not, but it’s something we all long for, and in this joyful three minute tune John Sebastian ties a ribbo…

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Your Outlaw Brain with Alan Brown Recorded Live at ADHD Con 2023 22:58

29d ago22:58

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Today’s episode features Alan Brown, the ADD Crusher! And it's a little different from the norm because it was recorded live at the 2023 ADHD Con during my Lunchtime Q&As with ADHD experts and dignitaries. Alan and I discuss his principles for success with ADHD. Managing our outlaw brain Doing what we didn’t want to do Not relying on motivation The…

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Episode 445 - Calling the cops on cicadas! 1:08:03

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, while Doug is on the run from an infamous airplane manufacturer due to some information he stumbled across, Justin welcomes his co-host for the week, Chris Vellucci! Justin and Chris kick things off debating if it’d be better to live underwater or in space. Once that’s settled, the nerds talk about…

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Soccer, Science & Birthday Parties 54:13

1M ago54:13

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Jason and Steve share their highlights from the week from training for Soccer Aid to 40th birthday parties. Plus, find out why you'll never look at Big Ben again after hearing ‘Hit Me With Your Best Facts’.

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "ELECTION DAY BLUES " - A MURDEROUS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION APPROACHES AND THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS BREAK CONVENTION WITH A LOOK BACK AT SOME POLITICAL TUNES, GOONS, HEROES AND A PORTRAIT ... 19:41

1M ago19:41

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FROM THE "WILD, WILD WEST" DEPARTMENT: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in Florida, his campaign announced Friday, after he secured a nomination from the obscure “Reform Party”—as his campaign deploys an aggressive and laborious strategy to secure his place on ballots in all 50 states. The Reform Party, founded by former independent pres…

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Die Another Day: Reviving Old Commercials 28:46

1M ago28:46

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Occasionally, an old advertising campaign is brought back from the dead. Even if it has been off the air for decades. This week, we’ll discuss a recurring Coke commercial that has been called the most popular ad of all time. A much-loved beer campaign that has been revived after 34 years. And a controversial commercial that was yanked off the air i…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #61: I WANNA BE SEDATED by The Ramones (Sire, 1978) 4:54

1M ago4:54

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Not to glorify the use of narcotics, or anything, but this is the most joyous celebration of bored nihilism I’ve ever heard. Joey Ramone said he wrote the song when he was stranded in London during Christmastime, with nothing to do and nowhere to go. And, here, the boys are symbolically kicking down the doors of their hotel room and running amok fo…

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Overwhelm & Needing a Team with Dr Carolyn Lentzch-Parcells 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Today, Dr. Carolyn, the ADHD MD returns to the show! We discuss: Overwhelm Work/Life Balance The risks of tasks that help us activate, but aren’t what we need to do Being a person on the internet The importance of having a team The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY! Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Jo…

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Episode 444 - Are you an a**hole tourist? 1:03:52

1M ago1:03:52

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss minor details in movies that bug them as well as the importance of being considerate and respectful when traveling and the negative impact of tourism on local communities. The dorks chat about a town in Japan that is building a big screen to block the view of Mount Fuji in o…

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DIG THIS PRESENTS- "GARAGE BAND CONFIDENTIAL-PART TWO"- THE HISTORY OF A MUSICAL PHENOMENON! FROM SURF TO SOUL TO PSYCHOTIC REACTIONS TO MYSTERIANS TO HEARTLAND ROCK AND THE PAISLEY UNDERGROUND, THIS IS ... 30:30

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THE BEST GARAGE ROCK ALBUMS OF THE 1960'S: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/genre/11-garage-rock/1960s/#google_vignetteBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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Stick Me In A Door, And I Can Save Somebody's Life 51:15

1M ago51:15

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Jason and Steve chat about their weeks, from impromptu gigs, Have I Got News For You, riddles and facts about potholes.

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #60: HAUNTED HOUSE by Jumpin’ Gene Simmons (Hi, 1964) 4:48

1M ago4:48

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I love that the new home owner portrayed in this song squares off against a threatening demon, declaring: “Ain’t no Ha’nt gonna run me off!” This is one ballsy gentleman, Mr. Jumpin’ Gene Simmons. And, fittingly Mr. Chaim Witz of Kiss fame, (another ballsy guy), took his name in tribute to this man. Morris Eugene Simmons (1937-2006) started his car…

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Bookmarks 2024 28:02

1M ago28:02

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This week it’s our annual Bookmarks episode. We read a lot of books to research Under The Influence. But there’s never enough room to include all the great stories we find. So this episode is dedicated to those great stories that didn’t fit into our regular episodes. This year, our theme is bravery. We’ll tell an amusing story about how Danny DeVit…

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Record the Under the Influence Fun Fact 0:30

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Under the Influence fans know that at the very end of each episode there’s a Fun Fact – an interesting little tidbit related to the show. Well, this year we’re asking you, our listeners, to record that Fun Fact. All you need is a phone or computer. Just visit our Fun Fact Page, follow the prompts and have fun with it. We choose two listeners every …

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #59: CAUSE WE’VE ENDED AS LOVERS by Jeff Beck (Epic, 1975) 8:25

1M ago8:25

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This cut off Jeff Beck’s second solo effort was produced by the magisterial George Martin, the Beatle’s north star. The song was gifted to Jeff by Stevie Wonder, who did so, (according to JB), as an apology for having released the barn-burner Superstition first, after promising to let Jeff have it. He needn’t have worried - the plangent tone and hu…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "RAGGED GLORY"- A FATHER AND SON'S EXPEDITION TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA TO SHARE AND DOCUMENT THE BURNISHED BRONZE OF NEIL YOUNG, AND HIS LOVE EARTH TOUR 11:40

2M ago11:40

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Neil Young, Talking Stick Amphitheater, Phoenix, AZ, 4/27/2024 RAGGED GLORY Maybe Neil Young isn’t as spry as he used to be, but who is? At 78, to be playing hard core rock with the passion he displays isn’t only a goddam miracle, it’s a revelation. And, just like young Micah Nelson, who filled in for Nils Lofgren (who’s on tour with his other Sens…

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Episode 443 - Are horny movies making a comeback? 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin chat about their fruit preferences and their experiences with escape rooms. The nerds then chat about the success of the movie Challengers and whether horny movies are making a comeback. They discuss the changing attitudes towards sex in movies, the role of intimacy coordinators, pl…

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Soccer Aid, Strange Signings and Me Ol' Bamboo 49:49

2M ago49:49

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Jason Manford and Steve Edge have more of your best facts and there's lots of chat this week about bamboo! Plus, Jason and Steve reveal the strangest thing they've been asked to sign.

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DIG THIS PRESENTS- "GARAGE BAND CONFIDENTIAL"- THE HISTORY OF A MUSICAL PHENOMENON! FROM SURF TO SOUL TO PSYCHOTIC REACTIONS TO MYSTERIANS TO HEARTLAND ROCK AND THE PAISLEY UNDERGROUND, THIS IS WHERE IT ... 28:51

2M ago28:51

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https://garagehangover.com/WELCOME TO THE 60'S GARAGE https://www.the60sofficialsite.com/60s-Garage-Bands.html GET READY FOR A GARAGE HANGOVERBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Content Warning - brief mention of suicide. Today, I’m joined by Tracey Otsuka author of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. In this episode Tracy talks to us about ADHD and women. We discuss: Gender norms and ADHD The lack of formal research on women with ADHD The connection between estrogen and dopamine Women and trauma Imposter Syndrome Procastivity ADHD …

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Episode 442 - Learning about dumb new conspiracies 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

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It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what position they would want their skeleton to be found in a post nuclear world and why you should watch My Hero Academia. The nerds then talk about how depressing Joe Rogan’s podcast has become, the fake nuclear test conspiracy, and Doug shares his brand new conspiracy abo…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "POETRY IN MOTION- THE ODYSSEY AND TRIBULATIONS OF WILLIAM BLAKE"- FEATURING JACK KEROUAC, TOM WAITS, HARRY DEAN STANTON, KURT COBAIN, PATTI SMITH, WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, JIM CARROLL ... 26:37

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ALL THINGS BLAKE: THE POETRY FOUDATION https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-blakeBy Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #58 - "THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC"- LOUIS PRIMA AND KEELY SMITH- Capitol Records-1958 5:30

2M ago5:30

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In 1948, New Orleans veteran trumpeter and singer Louis Prima stumbled into a young girl named Keely Smith. She was barely a performer at all, almost half his age, destined for a relatively quiet life; their encounter was pure coincidence. But they went on to invent “The Wildest,” the most exciting and successful lounge act Las Vegas has ever seen,…

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Water Shortage, Cloud Conversations & The Perfect Bacon Sandwich 49:13

2M ago49:13

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Jason Manford and Steve Edge are back but Jason's 'cloud' has run out of space and Steve's got no water. Join them for some of your best facts and find out the secret to the perfect bacon sandwich.

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The Gong Show: Ads That Could Never (Ever) Run Today 26:59

2M ago26:59

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This week, we go back in advertising history and take a look at the ads and commercials that could never, ever, EVER run today. They are either so politically incorrect, so sexist, or so inappropriate, you won’t believe your ears. From doctors recommending cigarettes, to 7-Up advertising to babies, to everyone singing about the joys of DDT, it’s am…

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