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CBC radio host Tom Power ("q") and BGS (The Bluegrass Situation) bring you the most in-depth podcast about the origins of bluegrass ever created. Power sits down with luminaries of the genre such as Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alice Gerrard, Jesse McReynolds, Jerry Douglas and more for an intimate conversation about their origins within the world of bluegrass music. Episodes will be released bi-weekly on TheBluegrassSituation.com and wherever you get your podcasts. PRODUCED BY: Tom Power and ...
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Send us a Text Message. This week on the Tuttle & Kline Show, Tim proves that nothing can stop him from broadcasting, even if Hurricane Beryl has left him powerless in Houston. Join us as we riff on everything from the quirky names of hurricanes to Tim's "condition" that has us all laughing. From pit sweat jokes to fascinating trivia about hurrican…
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Go Karting rules, you guys. Andy, Nick, and Beau discuss off-tour band/crew vacations, but why must there be such a dividing line between roles and who goes on vacation with whom? Can't we all just vacation... together?! If you're in the Pittsburgh area around July 26/27, why not check out Flood City Music Festival and catch Andy Frasco & the UN?? …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a college grad went from despising his desk job to excelling in the high-stakes world of trading? Listen to our latest episode of the Tuttle & Kline Show as we unravel this inspiring story, filled with humorous anecdotes and valuable insights into career pivots and the mental toughness required for trading …
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A very special episode straight from the heart of the Volume.com! studios: we got all the Nick & Andy balderdash you've come to love and expect. But most importantly, on the Interview Hour we got a comedy legend, actor, and the textbook defintion of talk show side kick- Andy Richter! Find out what Mr Richter's been up to since making television his…
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Send us a Text Message. How does dinner with Jeffrey Dahmer spark a discussion on cancel culture? Join us on the Tuttle & Kline Show as we kick off with some hilarious and tension-filled stories from our early career days, including a memorable clash with Texas A&M fans and a UT volleyball coach's snub. We tackle the controversial topic of cancel c…
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In which the chaotic union of Frasco and Gerlach - best friends and podcasting degenerates - serve up their brand of unfiltered & unwashed, RAW convos. Vegan & Keto friendly, too! These two are closer than a pair of sweaty underwear after a wild night out (and just as messy). And on the Interview Hour, Andy has a plucky chat with Kyle Tuttle, banjo…
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Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you could miss this BONUS episode coming at ya! Better late than never, right? We got singer/songwriter, Don McCloskey on the pod today! Settle in. Take a deep breath. Drink some water. And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.c…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine dedicating a decade of your life to wearing only black shirts, channeling your inner Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. Ever felt duped by an artist's "final" tour? You're not alone. This episode starts with a quirky reflection on wardrobe habits and transitions into tales of legendary concerts, including George Strait's…
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It's that time of the month again... we present to you a sincere reunion betwixt two best buds. And what's more: one of those fine gentlemen, Mr. Nicholas Gerlach, has a new tune he'd like to slip into them ear holes. A cover of a Chris Cornell classic too! Feels good, huh? Also! Dont forget that Andy Frasco & the U.N. are on tour, coming soon to a…
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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for a whirlwind of excitement and laughs on this episode of the Tuttle & Kline Show! Tuttle narrates his near-miss driving adventure which leads us to a light-hearted take on the rich cultural diversity at his Houston community pool. A heartwarming tale from a baseball game, where a teenage boy's act of kindness st…
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Welcome, you beautiful weirdos, to today's episode; in which we dive * beak first * into yet another avian-themed band of heroes & freaks: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! And more than just a band with a name that sounds like a Mad Lib experiment gone RIGHT, they're also our dear friends and old touring buddies, so we got a bunch of juicy catching up to…
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Joke for a smoke? Why'd the wook bring a ladder to the live podcast taping? Because they heard the lineup was going to be VERY high! We bring you now, an ultra special, rare BONUS episode of grade A audio smut. MMMMMmmm. You like that don't you? More lewd comedy, titillating conversation, and musical cacophony. love u! *smooches* And guess what... …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a seemingly innocent pool day could turn into a neighborhood spectacle? Join us as we share some unforgettable tales from our suburban adventures, starting with a hilarious moment involving our matching white shirts and a nod to the movie "Twins." We laugh about the quirks of our fitness routines and the im…
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Truly, a red letter date in the history of podcasts, we gotchu a massive double header today as we open with friend, bassist/DJ, and all around New York City badass Karina Rykman opening the show! Andy & Nick give her the spotlight as they pilfer some incredible stories from her time on Earth being cool as hell. And we got the SINGULAR golden boys …
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Send us a Text Message. Sibling rivalry, workplace drug tests, and the disparity in the justice system—what do they all have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out! Join us on the Tuttle & Kline Podcast as we kick things off with some humorous family anecdotes before tackling the serious issue of how the legal system treats high-profile figures. F…
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Such vile threats over Mayor McCheese? It's just a little comedy, guys! GATEKEEPERS beware. Denver's own Sherriff Nottingham is coming for ya. All your chairs are belong to Cody. And on the Interview Hour we welcome one of the First Ladies of Bluegrass; multi-instrumentalist singer, Molly Tuttle! Not just a virtuosic guitarist, her expressive vocal…
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LOCAL FRIDAY (or 'breakthru friday?' we're workshopping) Bonus episode alert! A convo with Denver's own Barbara, that you don't wanna miss. Don't forget to drink some water this weekend and tell the person in the mirror that you love em And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to pa…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling over the quirks of an eye exam, or musing about the healing power of nature? This episode takes you on a journey through the familiar and the profound. From the intense storms in Houston to the hidden intricacies of foreign land ownership, we traverse a landscape of topics as diverse as the trai…
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Updates from our dear brother and would-be/SHOULD-BE presidential candidate, Todd Glass. A man of the people with great, albeit extreme solutions. Hear him out y'all. And guess what?? It's our boy Nick Gerlach's BIRTHDAY. Let's celebrate his presence on this here Earth with a full episode of non-sense talk therapy for Frasco and a sharing of tea am…
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Send us a Text Message. When life hands you a microphone, it's best to start sharing stories and see where they take you. That's exactly what we've done in our latest episode, where conversations range from golfing with grumbling bankers to insightful dating escapades, and the real talk on podcasting dreams. We even swing by the concept of privileg…
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Shawn opens the show with a tasteful response to last week's musical guest. Bayliss, the Scotty Pippin of Umphrey's McGee gets nauseous and blows chunks before a show with Andy. And Nick relates Andy's genitalia to a popular science-fiction genre. Then, on the Interview Hour we got comedian, tv personality, and all-around excellent hang, Joe Gatto,…
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A special BONUS episode in which you, our faithful listener, get to peep some excellent comedy, conversation, and musical cacophony. We love ya! *smooches* And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live …
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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for a wild ride as we dissect the antics of a Sasquatch-human hybrid and the endless hilarity that ensues. Beyond the mythical musings, we get real about our hair-raising history with personal grooming tales, the legendary 'brush-o', and a nostalgic trip back to our grunge-rock roots. Plus, there's a Cinco de Mayo …
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A special birthday note from one, Mr Floyd Kellogg. Andy is joined by Beau for an opening segment about what one does on a sleepless night in Florida. Good ol' fashioned fun... maybe a bevy of beautiful women, and a few toots to boot may have been at play too. Also: should we install cameras on the tour bus so we can livestream our very own Truman …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever chuckled at the thought of drafting JFK assassination experts or felt the cringe of a celebrity encounter gone awry? Our stroll down memory lane brings you Kline's discomfort while talking with biggest celebrity crush, Gwyneth Paltrow and other categories in which we'd be first round draft choices. Thank you to our spon…
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We got a brand new song as a secret debut for y'all! Another collab with our pals, Little Stranger, the new song is called "God at a Festival." Enjoy it.... or else. Andy & Nick open the show with the homie extraordinaire, Sam Fribush - this dude can wail on an organ like you wouldn't believe. Also: what it's like to work with a legend like Charlie…
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Bonus episode LIGHTNING round with our good buddy: guitarist & upstanding gentleman, DJ Williams! Not only does he have a killer resume working as lead guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Shots Fired, but he's also going solo with his recently released, outstanding new record. Andy & Nick chew the fat and get down to how DJ went about cha…
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Send us a Text Message. Grab your espresso and join us as we start this episode with a playful look at abduction, you know, kidnapping. While on the topic, we even find a creative way to involve our sponsor, Air Innovations. Thank you for supporting us. Please support them. https://www.airinnovationsllc.com/ We hear a personal story from former Pla…
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Andy & Nick catch up, and we all benefit. Also! Have you seen the band's tour dates? Chances are they'll be in a town near you. Be afraid, be very afraid... And guess what... You can watch the full episodes Exclusively on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events an…
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We could hardly think of a better guest with whom we’d conclude our second season of Toy Heart than 27-time Grammy Award winner, Alison Krauss. Arguably the most prominent bluegrass musician in the genre’s nearly one hundred year history – certainly the most well-known in her own generation – host Tom Power’s laughter-filled conversation with Kraus…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us this week for a roller coaster of musings, from the uncanny "Tuttle and Kline curse" where our idle chatter seems to predict everything from show cancellations to celebrity passings, to the touching moment Tuttle shared with Fred Goldman, father of Ron Goldman. We navigate through the complexities of existence and hu…
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Andy's joined by long time friend/lover, Dolav Cohen for another manic episode of sports yelling, and yet another blast from the past in the form of his old buddy/new bass fill-in Nick Chamian of Colorvision! "Everybody's talking in their sleep; They push a lot of air around, but don't say much of anything. Except when they're laughing like some gh…
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to get blown away by our latest podcast adventure! We kick things off with a chuckle over Tuttle's Astros shirt that nearly broke the internet during the World Series, then quickly dive headfirst into the deep end. Pondering the weight of expectations on young prodigies like Bryce Harper, we segue into the transforma…
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It's Tuesday. We think. Hard to tell with all this traveling Andy and the boys have been up to - where are they know? Where am I now?? Somewhere, working hard to bring you this HIGHLY charged episode. Choose your battles as Jason reminds us from the band's new tour bus but do always seek that special sit in from Rage Kage himself: Kyle Gass. Also: …
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For the latest episode of Toy Heart, we embark on a journey through the primordial, musical ooze that birthed bluegrass, old-time, and country music with the incredible Jody Stecher. A multi-instrumentalist adept in many styles and traditions – he even plays sarod, a Hindustani instrument – Stecher’s entire career is a fascinating case study in the…
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Send us a Text Message. We go down a rabbit hole or terror, tackling the twisted tale of Ariel Castro and his Cleveland house of horrors and the heinous life of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. But it's not all grim. Thank you to our sponsor, Air Innovations: https://www.airinnovationsllc.com/ From the relentless demands of fatherhood to the curious …
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We open with show bard, Shawn's opus, a real musical masterpiece: Comfortably Hung. A beautiful coming of age song about accepting one's massive... blessings. The band has a tour BUS?! Midnight updates on the bunk's snoring soundscapes, the broken water pump (BEAU), and maybe even the new Playstation 5 on board. Keep it crispy. And on the Interview…
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Send us a Text Message. Every so often, you stumble across a conversation that meanders through the quirkiness of life while unearthing some profound truths. That's precisely what you'll find in our latest episode, where we leap from discussing the aerodynamics of haircuts and speed walking to reflecting on the nostalgic highs of college basketball…
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Let's be clear on one thing: it was Laura's idea, yall. And while we're at it, let's talk about stimulating music videos; or better let's focus on just how wild Charleston is (and also the joys of friend make outs). Work Hard/Play Hard. A real comming of age story this episode as we welcome rising star, Mason Ramsey onto the Interview Hour! He may …
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Our latest guest on Toy Heart is bluegrasser, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Tim O’Brien. His conversation with host Tom Power begins by remembering the music of his childhood, growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia listening to Chubby Checker on his crystal radio set and attending the nationally renowned country variety show and radio broadc…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what moths were up to before Edison sparked up their world? Or imagined blasting a UFO with a shotgun, like one bold Texan? Buckle up and join us as we dissect the government's UFO disclosures with a skeptic's eye and a prankster's heart. From gym fashion faux pas to extraterrestrial enigmas, we're serving up a s…
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NEW SONG ALERT! Andy Frasco and the U.N. have a new single to debut and you're in for a banger. Please enjoy. Then on the Interview Hour we got Sam Herring from synth pop band, Future Islands! Sam's got a diverse portfolio of insanely good music but mostly: he is THE consummate performer (I mean, have you seen that one late night performance??) and…
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Send us a Text Message. Strap in for an electric ride down memory lane, where we reminisce about the most innovative guitar gods. We explore how these maestros have tuned the course of musical history. Plus, we spill the tea on that time Van Halen's iconic "Beat It" riff was a freebie—talk about a guitar solo that's worth every unpaid penny! Thank …
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The podcast is ON THE ROAD. So whilst Andy, Nick, Todd Glass, and oh yes: Beau "Beauregard" Bilinski are taking a day off in New York, lets check in with them and find out how this tour's been. Has everything gone to plan and who's bringing WHAT onstage?? Also: Todd wonders if maybe Schwartz is right... about everything. Keep the Sunday Scaries awa…
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In the latest episode of Toy Heart, we explore the roots and evolution of bluegrass in the modern era by examining the story of legendary bluegrasser, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, Laurie Lewis. From her tales of growing up in Berkeley during what Lewis jokingly calls the “folk scare” of the '60s to finding the joy of music through her f…
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Send us a Text Message. Remember your first rock concert, the buzz of the crowd, the roar of the guitar, and that electric charge in the air? Kevin Kline sure does, and he's here to share his wild tales of touring with Cannibal Corpse for a staggering 17 shows! This episode is a backstage pass to the heady days of rock 'n' roll, where we jam out on…
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Floyd get his music hijacked by Andy to start us off. Nick approves! Speaking of Nick & Andy: find out what these two have up their sleeve with the upcoming World Saving Podcast Tour that kicks off real soon! Who's in the band? Who's the special guest? Does anybody have a smoke I can bum?? And on the Interview Hour, we got the legendary lead singer…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another captivating episode of our podcast! Get ready to embark on a heartfelt journey filled with laughter, introspection, and shared experiences. We kick things off by delving into the challenges and triumphs of personal growth, reflecting on past relationships and the impact of humor in shaping our lives. …
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Andy gets a needling call from his agent to discuss the infamous "bro rate" that plagues his management. Andy & Nick reunite to open the show and process the last 2 weeks of Andy's tour... also how much we all missed Nick. Does Andy drink Malört? Or can he resist the temptation to party in Chi-town sans nasty regional booze? And on the Interview Ho…
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Bluegrass fans know Mike Compton from his long and eclectic resumé, including decades of touring and recording traditional Monroe-style mandolin with greats like John Hartford, Doc Watson, Peter Rowan, Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, and David Grisman, as well as venturing into more mainstream music with with Sting, Gregg Allman, Elvis Costello, and …
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