Let's bring back the ROAR. Let us know if you've heard this episode. Send us an email at: republicofavalonradio@republicofavalonradio.net Let's get "with the ROAR!"By Jim Fidler

ROAR-2014-02-10 - Episode 128 - Back To GoldThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Jörgen Hansson in Sweden,http://www.jorgenhansson.comFor shout outs go to http://www.jimfidler.com/roaropening remarks from Jim,Jim talks about setting goals and some of the new excitement about the new ROAR,we dig into the ROAR archives and pull out an interview with …

ROAR-2014-02-04 - Episode 127 - Thank You ThaddeusThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Eddy Mailbag, our new intro, opening remarks from Jim,a call to Eddy Mailbag fans to be heard, Jim's new album, "Piece By Piece", some advice to advertizers, Jim's problem with genres and being put in a box, announcing the offical launch of Jim's new Youtube chan…

ROAR-2014-01-03 - Episode 126 - Happy New ROARThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Jörgen Hansson in Sweden and Chris and Stephie in Missouri,Jim and Lillian take you out in the snow for their neighbourhood fireworks display, then back into the studio for more absolutely fascinating banter, a call for shout-outs and best wi…

ROAR-2013-12-25 - Episode 125 - A Carbon Christmas In NYCThis time on the ROAR:A new intro, a preview of the new ROAR theme, Greetings from Jim, greetings from Trucker Bob, Frank Nora and a bunch of other folks in NYC, The debut of Jim's brand new "Clear The Tracks (BahnhofStrausse)", some Jean Shepherd from early 1977, and a song from Patrick Perd…

ROAR-2013-12-18 - Episode 124 - The Journey's The ThingThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Jim, some talk about his new album, "RPM",Lillian chats with William Pryse-Phillips about his walk on the Camino trail and lots of great stuff like that there and all...Music this time:Our theme, GenesisandNot The Thing At The End Of The Line by our very own…

ROAR-2013-11-19 - Episode 123 - Go!This time on the ROAR:We take you to Spirit of Newfoundland where we launch Jim's new albim, "RPM".First, Lillian has a chat with Rod Priddle, Jim and Lillian's good friend, to whom the album was dedicated,next, Jim has a few brief words and then, it's on with the show.Music this time:Rocky Road To Dublin and Foll…

Jim is interviewed by VOCM's Pete Soucy about his almost released album, "RPM".Strap in, sit back and enjoy!By Republic Of Avalon Radio

Jim is interviewed by CBC's Ted Blades about is soon to be released album, "RPM". We also get to hear a couple of cuts. Strap in and enjoy!By Republic Of Avalon Radio

ROAR-2013-10-30 - Episode 122A - Countdown To LaunchThis time on the ROAR:Jim talks about tapes, records, recording, albums, the new Zoom H6, the past, the present, the future, the music industry, mp3's, ear buds, speakers, his new album "RPM" and it's upcoming launch on November 7 at Spirit of Newfoundland.Music this time:Our theme, Genesis, the e…

ROAR-2013-08-30 - Episode 121 - RPM (ROARs Per Millenium)This time on the ROAR:Jim and Lillian take us out on walk-about on a beautiful, if not breezey evening in the Republic of Avalon.They talk about various things, but mainly about Jim's new, up-coming album, RPM; hense the title of the episode.They also play a cut from the new album.Music this …

ROAR-2013-01-15 - Episode 120 - Bobbing In The Big AppleThis time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, followed by a very special segment prepared for us by longtime ROAR listener and now, ROAR correspondent, Trucker Bob.Bob takes us on walkabout all over NYC, through Central park, uptown, downtown and all points in between.From the World Trade ce…

ROAR-2013-01-06 - Roaring In The New YearThis time on the ROAR:A whole heap of greetings, opening words from Jim, Lillian talking to her Aunt about Christmas in rural Newfoundland in the way back times, some celebration, fireworks and lots of that there kind of stuff.Music this time:All by Jim Fidler.Best listened to on headphones. Happy days ahead…

ROAR-2012-09-13 - Episode 118 - Bound Down For Nova ScotiaThis time on the ROAR:I Still Remember is the working title of a full-length documentary that Lillian is producing about Jim, his life and his music. Lillian has set up an Indigogo campaign in order to raise funds for a trip to Halifax.Jim has been invited to attend and perform at a special …

ROAR-2012-07-24 - Episode 117 - We Back!This time on the ROAR:Jim and Lillian are back.They catch up with a few things and invite everybody to install the Zello app and connect with them and fellow ROAR listeners.Music this time:Our theme, Genesis and Huck's New Wagon by Jim Fidler.Best listened to on headphones.If you had a dollar for every time y…

ROAR-2011-10-05 - Episode 116 - Walk and WollThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Jim and Lillian talk about the up-coming album, the EP's, the community at www.jimfidler.com and lots of stuff like thatthere.Music this time:Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler.Best listened to on headphones.If you want something done right, don't use …

Jim announces the release of his EP, "1".Get it at:www.jimfidler.comBy Republic Of Avalon Radio

ROAR-2011-09-01 - Episode 114 - Mashing It UpThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from "not" Alan Alda, greetings from Ian, Kate and Lance, all from Australia,opening remarks from Jim, the weather, the music industry, Jim's new album and the soon to come EP releases, the soon coming Roots Cellar Rats community at www.jimfidler.com, Walkabout with Jim an…

ROAR-2011-07-20 - Episode 113 - The French ConnectionThis time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, the ROAR app for Iphone, Ipod Touch and Ipad, The ROAR app for Android, a status report on the album, the "soon to come" online community, the EP's, Michael Meekins soon to arrive in the Republic Of Avalon, a bit about the next album, a shout-out to…

ROAR-2011-07-05 - Episode 112 - 4thwithThis time on the ROAR:A shout-out from Mary Emmerson in California, opening remarks from Jim where he blathers generally, as usual, 4th of July greetings, Amero-Newfoundland history, a call for shout-outs, the idea of America, the constitution, the bill of rights, democracy, freedom, mob rule, the ownership te…

ROAR-2011-06-12 - Episode 111 - Trail BlazersThis time on the ROAR:Shout-out from Michael Meekins, Birthday song from the kids at Blankenberg School in Philadelphia, opening remarks from Jim, the Lord's prayer in old english, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, Cheryl Witherspoon and Rees Montarey, a bit of weather banter, Lillian's coat, the 6th anni…

ROAR-2011-06-01 - Episode 110 - The 1st of JuneThis time on the ROAR:A bunch of foolishness, more foolishness, opening remarks, big thanks to our listeners, the many faces of "freedom", can we just believe science?, some more talk about Jim's new album, Leslie Street, songs like children, albums like families, LP's VS 45's, archiving albums on cass…

ROAR-2011-05-01 - Episode 109 - Mayday! Mayday! (May We Come Back)This time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Season 6, why we've been away, thanks to those who care, shout-out to Sonia Barrett (www.spiritinform.com), the world and stuff, "let's all come together as ones", how many everythings are there?, the cosmic soup, 2012, cycles and…

ROAR-2010-12-30 - Episode 108 - The Christmas Hangover CureThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Mike Walsh, Con O'Brien, Guy from Toronto, Tommy Nemmic, Mike Meekins of South Carolina, Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Jody Thornbury and Matelin Smith,opening remarks from Jim, Lillian's interview with Dale Jarvis, and Jim's interview with Ricky Skaggs.Music…

ROAR-2010-12-14 - Episode 107 - From Scotia To ScotiaThis time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, changes in the Roots Cellar, making things happen, the cassette archives, voice changes over time, the ROAR free shipping and gift wrapping deal, the new ROAR store, Jim's 99 cent download of his Reggae version of Jingle Bells, the import of listeni…

ROAR-2010-11-24 - Episode 106 - B DayThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Audrey, Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, chilly Lilly, "nish", the pusscat, some talk about Iphones and Ipod touches and the like, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, time shifting, the Think Outside, fold-up bluetooth keyboard, IOS4 and later bluetooth functionality, the…

ROAR-2010-11-15 - Episode 105 - Swinging SinglesThis time on the ROAR:Intro by Hefty Genitals, opening remarks from Jim,the Snowman radio show, snowmanradio.com, the newROAR store, the pree gift-wrapping and shipping Christmas offer, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, passing the deckparty, the street Leslie Street, the song Leslie Street, where do s…

ROAR-2010-11-07 - Episode 104 - War PartyThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Max of the Onfires, theonfires.com,opening remarks from Jim, lurker alert, the Mayan calendar, Eddy Grant, eddygrant.com oricerecords,com, his Reparation CD, learning over time, Jim's man or machine bit, the ROAR archives,the new TASCAM STUDIO HEADPHONESim Fidlerandbackin…

ROAR-2010-10-31 - Episode 103 - Under A Harvest MoonThis time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, some feedback regarding episode 102, tricks and/or treats, Jim's "green"t-shirt idea, the soon coming Zoom H1, Tascam headphones and new Ipod Touch 4G, the harvest,winter walk-abouts, the CD gift wrapping offer, the R-09 for sale, the interview with …

ROAR-2010-10-22 - Episode 102 - Trails, Tales And TunesThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Jonathan Wheel from Zimbabwe, Jill King of Springdale, Carl Bennett from St. Alban's, opening remarks from Jim, the Norris Point synchronicities, a whole heap o' thanks, big-ups and shout-outs, dedication to Vic, the magic tape, interview with Eric West, int…

ROAR-2010-10-17 - Episode 101 - Walking On WaterThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Paul Hopkinswww.vipodcasting.libsyn.comopening remarks from Jim, thanks to everybody involved in show 100, Walk-about with Jim, Lillian, John and Pauline, walking on Water, the mad man in the pick'em up truck, the lost Norris Point tapes, the Norris Point synchroni…

ROAR-2010-10-06 - Episode 100 - ROAR PartyThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from: Frank Nora in New Jersey, Hope and Jack in Nottingham, England, Renata in Brooklyn, New York, Trucker Bob in Portland, Oregon, John and Pauline of St. John's, Keith Brough of Chickapee, Massachusetts, Anne from Philly,opening remarks from Jim, many thanks to everybody..…

ROAR-2010-09-29 - Episode 99 - Neun Und Neunzig ROAR BalloonsThis time on the ROAR:Announcing the contest winner, opening remarks from Jim, episode 100, episode 101, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, the Oceans Wide story, a shout-out to Michael Meekins, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian where they talk about music and tings and tings.Music th…

ROAR-2010-09-27 - Episode 98 - Come Back Wit Me Doll!This time on the ROAR:Opening remarks by Jim, show 100 at Erin's pub, thanks to Ralph and crew, final musical line-up for show 100: Arthur O'Brien, Freddie Jorgensen, Terri Lynn Eddy, Renee Batten, John Barella, Hugh Scott,Gordon Quinton, Jackie Sullivan, Dave Panting and Jim Fidler, thanks to Mo…

ROAR-2010-09-22 - Episode 97 - The Wind In The WindowsThis time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, greetings to onsug.com listeners, the up-coming 100th ROAR celebration on Thursday, September 30 at Erin's pub featuring Terri Lynn Eddy, Renee Batten, John Barella, Hugh Scott, Arthur O'Brien, Freddie Jorgenson, Dave Panting, Jim Fidler and more,h…

ROAR-2010-09-19 - Episode 96 - Festivale 2This time on the ROAR:Opening remarks from Jim, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, the up-coming 100th episodecelebration at Erin's pub on Thursday, September 30, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, the post festivalbash, talking through your hat, on the cuff, off the fly, the new multi-track recording a…

ROAR-2010-09-09 - Episode 95 - Festivale 1This time on the ROAR:Greetings from Peter Quinlon, Justice Ploughman, Mary Ploughman and Shawn Fulford,opening remarks from Jim, doing what you love to do, making a difference, you give your more to receive your less, the mountain of pebbles, the St. John's Folk Festival, the French Cultural Network of New…

ROAR-2010-09-01 - Episode 94 - Matrix EntropyThis time on the ROAR:Greetings from Kevin in Alabama, Michael in South Carolina and Wayne of Sparetime Radio on Long Island,opening remarks from Jim, the up-coming episode 100 celebrations, the old TrippleU thang, what the heck is "foward"?, what the heck is "fustrated"?, matrix entropy, the ROAR Iphone…

ROAR-2010-08-12 - Episode 93 - Marching OnwardThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the Centrios Soundbag, the ROAR parade, the coming ROAR Iphone app, another perfect night in the Republic, the festival, a possible ROAR vidcast to come, Stone Edge, selling off all those pesky CD's, contest submissions are coming in, the ROAR corp, …

ROAR-2010-08-08 - Episode 92 - On The Cuff Off The FlyThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Kate Bush, old movies, Jim muttering to the folks, the evening nap drug, the Zoom H1, on the cuff, off the fly, cuff links, Ringo or Ring Go, Vicki Davis was right, official acknowledgement of being in the onsug.com channel, Jim and Frank, wh…

ROAR-2010-08-06 - Episode 91 - This time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, same old same old, calm as a clock, how calm is a clock, sweating like a pig, do pigs sweat, Jim's blooper, the state of the world, fandom, you can't blame the youths, good people with guns VS bad people with guns, blaming society VS personal accountablilty, the st…

ROAR-2010-08-05 - Episode 90 - Deep In The Heart Of ROARlandThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, greetings from Lillian, props to Alpha Blondy and the Solar System, wicked is great, the late-night kids, the Rasta cap, the contorted Newfoundland dog, Lillian's brief tall moment, Jim's right ear, habibi, is there a Spanish song witho…

ROAR-2010-08-03 - Episode 89 - The Meekins Has Inherited The ROARThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the ROAR corp is growing, bringing a few tunes on walkabout for the 1st time since the beginning of the ROAR, various ways people can get the show, the new feed, http://feeds2.feedburner.com/republicofavalonradio, our group on Face…

ROAR-2010-08-02 - Episode 88 - Happy 14!This time on the ROAR:Happy 14, what the heck is a live recording?, Leslie Street, doin' it for the money?, having choices, moving to King Of Prussia, the West Edmonton mall, the potential tandomcast, listening to silence, an open invitation to Frank Nora, making southern sweet tea, more happy 14, worms in th…

ROAR-2010-08-01 - Episode 87 - The Urinal JourneyThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, moving the ROAR to a new server, the urinal journey mix-up, the monkey laugh, remembering Ireland, special airplanes for basketball players, German spelling, the special urinals at the pub, miniature sports, one-puff cigarettes, the jolly green Fi…

ROAR-2010-07-?? - Episode 86 - The Reel ThingThis time on the ROAR:Some easy and smooth Bob Marley, Brazilian style, installing Ubuntu, walkabout with Jim, Lillian, Andrew and Krista, smelling the lilacs, making perfume, idol worshipry, was Jesus catholic?, did Jesus have blue eyes?, when does summer actually start in the Republic of Avalon?, more …

ROAR-2010-07-24 - Episode 85 - In Search Of Episode 38This time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the new neighbours, Canada day, Memorial day, the new ROAR website, a call for listener feedback, in search of the lost episode 38, the fire at the Burne building, passing the hoo hahs on George Street, Austrians making it bad for Germans, so…

ROAR-2010-07-19 - Episode 84 - Take A Walk On The Mild Side This time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Salama, being nominated for an East Coast Music Award, being categorized by the music industry, signing with a label and all that there general kind of kvetching, let's give the whistle a real name, the Irish flute, upgrading in the stu…

ROAR-2010-07-16 - Episode 83 - The AnniversaryCastThis time on the ROAR:We get things started with a wee bit of Jean Shepherd, a bit of OTR via the Great Gildersleeve, walk-about with Jim and Lillian, talking about all kinds of tings and tings, the reception in St. Pierre, the oil burner, tropical snow, the Timster has arrived, Michael is yet to co…

ROAR-2010-06-28 - Episode 82 - WismanThis time on the ROAR:Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the healing leg, getting smacked with a cold, the huge orange cat, the dead, white european men, classical VS classic music, what is a prophet, knowledge, overstanding and wisman, people being more selfish and less otherish, cleverness VS inspiration, Tim fro…