Best Between The Uprights Podcasts (2024)

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Proverbs Chapter 25 Similitudes and Instructions. 4:25

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Giving us instructions on how to live a quiet and peaceful life, and be blessed of The Lord. Don't Gossiping Help our fellow man, even if they are our enemies, The Lord will reward us.By Burt Clemons, Ezra Morrow guest reader

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The FNPS: Episode 157 - The Beef (05-14-2024) 2:49:57

3M ago2:49:57

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Kendrick versus Drake. Where did all of this start, what the heck happened? I'm going to do my best to break it down. Some great bars and some great beats, but I have to admit that, by the end I really needed a palate cleanser. This one is extra long and is full of foul language; consider yourself warned. Drake ft. Kendrick Lamar - Marvin's Room/Bu…

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The FNPS: Bonus Episode - Goodbye, G (04-17-2024) 18:09

4M ago18:09

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The FNPS lost its most prominent feline co-host a month ago. In this short bonus episode, you'll find a collection of show outtakes featuring G.By thefnps

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The FNPS: Episode 156 - Ben; A Celebration of Life (02-29-2024) 2:08:06

5M ago2:08:06

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We're coming out of hiatus briefly to do a show dedicated to Ben Przybylinski, a dear friend of the show who passed away too soon on February 19, 2024, on the eve of his celebration of life, to keep him with us just a little longer. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet Genesis - Follow You Follow Me Howlin' Wolf - Down In The Bottom Simon & Garfunkel - Cec…

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Proverbs Chapter 23 and 24, On Life and Conduct. 11:38

6M ago11:38

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Life instructions, to survive the pitfalls of the world. Precepts and Warnings.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs Chapter 21 and 22 9:24

7M ago9:24

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Continuing on the subject, On Life and Conduct. These are the proverbs to live by, so we are not fooled into thinking we can live any way we think is right and following what the Bible teaches us.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs 20: On Life and Conduct 4:48

7M ago4:48

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Continuing on Life and Life and Conduct. How we can be blessed in this time of great need of Loyalty, Wisdom, Lack of Understanding, and Slanderers.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs Chapter 19 5:08

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This is a switch in what has been learned the first eighteen chapter of proverbs, Contrast of the Upright and the Wick. We now go into learning more about Life and Conduct. Remember Faith Comes by Hearing and Hearing by The Word of The Lord.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs 18 Contrast between the Upright and the Wicked 5:11

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This is the last series of the difference between the upright and the wicked as descripted in the book of proverbs.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs Chapter 17, Contrast of The Upright and The Wicked 5:51

9M ago5:51

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Scott Holmes, Corporate Uplifthing, and IMovie Narration Song played throughtout. This is a continuing Proverb of the Upright and The Wick person.By Burt Clemons

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The FNPS: Episode 153 - Mike Patton, pt 1 (05-19-2023) 1:53:54

1y ago1:53:54

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This week is a birthday episode for one of my longest-supporting Patrons, and it's the first of two looking at the work of Mike Patton. First, we get into his work with Faith No More! We Care A Lot* From Out Of Nowhere Surprise! You’re Dead Falling To Pieces The Morning After Epic The Edge Of The World Land Of Sunshine Midlife Crisis Everything’s R…

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The FNPS: Episode 152 - In Memoriam (05-12-2023) 2:03:55

1+ y ago2:03:55

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I lost a family member to fentanyl recently, so I wanted to take this opportunity to dedicate a show to him and do a little public education about naloxone. As promised, links to resources: Health Canada's page on naloxone, as well as where to get free kits Ontario-specific information about getting naloxone kits Ontario Harm Reduction Network page…

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The FNPS: Episode 151 - Shibuya-kei (05-05-2023) 2:01:08

1+ y ago2:01:08

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This week, we're going back to something that came up during the second Funky Drummer episode, a microgenre out of Japan that has some relation to City pop (and opens up even more rabbit holes!) Dionne Warwick - Walk On By Roger Nichols &The Small Circle of Friends - Always You Van Dyke Parks - Sailing Shoes Louis Phillipe - So Long Sailor Maki Nom…

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The FNPS: Episode 150 - Grand Upright vs. Warner Bros (04-28-2023) 1:57:49

1+ y ago1:57:49

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This week, we're taking a look at the legal blowback that resulted from the rise of sampling, and where it's led us to in the present day. Tons of resources were used for this episode, so be sure to check the show notes on the website (now under News & Gigs) for the full details. Biz Markie - Alone Again Gilbert O’Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)…

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The FNPS: Episode 149 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 3 (04-21-2023) 2:01:20

1+ y ago2:01:20

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The final installment on Clyde Stubblefield's Funky Drummer. This one's a bit of a grab bag including pop, house, industrial, and rock. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend this podcast, which features personal anecdotes and interviews with Mr. Stubblefield himself. Pop Will Eat Itself - Not Now James, We’re Busy Fine Young Cannibals - I’m…

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The FNPS: Episode 148 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 2 (04-15-2023) 1:59:31

1+ y ago1:59:31

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After a week off to go check out some live music, we're back with our second episode on the legacy of The Funky Drummer sample. This time, the focus is on breaks and hardcore (of the rave variety, not the punk persuasion). Looney Tunes - Just As Long As I Got You 808 State - Pacific 212 Meat Beat Manifesto - Cutman The KLF - The White Room The Prod…

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Proverbs 15 and 16 Contrast of the upright and the wicked 10:46

1+ y ago10:46

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A gentle answer turns away wrath. But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness. A soothing tongue is a tree of life. The way of the wicked is an abomination to The Lord. The plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from The Lord. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, (Corporate Uplifting) Themes song by Imovie (Narratio…

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The FNPS: Episode 147 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 1 (03-31-2023) 2:00:38

1+ y ago2:00:38

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Finally we’re getting to the impact of Clyde Stubblefield’s famous loop! Part one: the golden age of hip-hop. James Brown - Funky Drummer (excerpt) Boogie Down Productions - South Bronx Kool Moe Dee - Go See The Doctor MC Hammer - Feel My Power Run-D.M.C. - Run’s House Ultramagnetic MC’s - Give The Drummer Some Stetsasonic - Sally Kurtis Blow - Onl…

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The FNPS: Episode 146 - And Now We Are Three! (03-24-2023) 1:59:52

1+ y ago1:59:52

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For the show's anniversary this year, I'm doing a rundown of records that I've bought repeatedly. This tends to happen for a few reasons, some of which are deliberate! Oops I bought it again Ratt - Out Of The Cellar - Round And Round INXS - Kick - New Sensation Pat Benetar - Love Is A Battlefield (12” Mix) Howard Jones - One To One - All I Want Jea…

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The FNPS: BONUS EPISODE - I Choo-Choo-Choose You (02-14-2023) 1:59:31

1+ y ago1:59:31

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A Valentine for anyone who didn't have a Valentine. The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place Bob Dylan - Nobody ’Cept You Jim Croce - I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song Elbow - The Only Road The Wilderness Of Manitoba - Northern Sky The Killers - Running Towards A Place Gerry Cinnamon - Where We’re Going Bruce Springsteen - Do I Love You (Indeed I…

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The FNPS: Episode 143 - Another ASCII Shrug (03-03-2023) 1:57:54

1+ y ago1:57:54

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shrug it's a shrug oh it's a shruuuug Work has been nuts, to a point where I barely had time to even listen to music. When I did, I found myself digging through a few old playlists. Enjoy! Or don't. It's your life. York ft. Angelina - Iceflowers Conjure One ft. Poe - Make A Wish Elsiane - Morphing 808 State ft. Louise Rhodes - Azura Mandalay - Beau…

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The FNPS: Episode 145 - Requiem for Darrell (03-17-2023) 2:02:41

1+ y ago2:02:41

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Four years ago this Wednesday, our friend Darrell left this world. I wanted to take some time this week to pay tribute to the man by collecting songs by artists that were meaningful to him, and some stories from the people who loved him. To learn more about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other blood cancers, or to make a donation of time or money, plea…

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The FNPS: Episode 144 - Panic and Recovery (03-10-2023) 2:00:56

1+ y ago2:00:56

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Things have been a little nutty as of late. I have two shows I still need to do post on (one from Valentine's, and one from last week), and the two remaining episodes for Quiet Storm haven't happened yet. This one's out of order, and I have some catching up to do, but things should be back on track soon. This week's show is intended to describe wha…

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Proverbs Chapter 13 and 14 Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked 10:05

1+ y ago10:05

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A wise son accepts his father's discipline. One who guards his mouth protects his life. There is one who pretends to be rich but has nothing. One who fears the commandment will be rewarded. The wise woman builds her house. A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding. A wise person is cautious and turns…

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The FNPS: Episode 142 - Quiet Storm, pt. 2 (02-10-2023) 2:01:28

1+ y ago2:01:28

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This week, we're continuing our look at the Quiet Storm format for Black History Month, in particular material from 1979 through 1985. The Commodores - Still Cameo - Sparkle GQ - I Do Love You The Jones Girls - Who Can I Run To Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO Shalamar - This Is For The Lover In You The Isley Brothers - Don’t Say Goodnight The Stylisti…

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Proverbs Chapter 11 and 12 Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked 10:48

1+ y ago10:48

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The contrast between the upright and the wicked. A false balance is an abomination to The Lord. The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked takes his place. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames his is like rotteness in his bones. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, Corporate Uplifing Theme music by iMovie,…

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The FNPS: Episode 141 - Quiet Storm, pt.1 (02-03-2023) 2:05:49

1+ y ago2:05:49

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For Black History Month, we're going to do a deep dive into the Quiet Storm Movement pioneered by Melvin Lindsey. It's also perfect timing to get you into the mood for Valentine's Day, if that's your thing. And if it's not, well, you can still enjoy the tunes for what they are: a smooth selection of R&B, soul, rare grooves, and slow jams chosen in …

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Proverbs Chapter 10 Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked 5:27

1+ y ago5:27

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The Proverbs of Solomon. He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely. He who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. Love covers all offenses. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, (Corporate Uplifting) Theme song by Dee Yan Key, Bereaved…

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The FNPS: Episode 140 - Novelty Songs, pt.2 (01-27-2023) 2:00:42

1+ y ago2:00:42

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This episode picks up from where we left off last week, in 1985. Note that at least one song uses objectionable language, and I don't just mean f-bombs. Use your best judgement about what you're comfortable with. The Firm - Star Trekkin’ The Frantics - Boot To The Head Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime) Kip Adotta - Wet …

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The FNPS: Episode 139 - Novelty Songs, p.1 (1-20-2023) 2:00:36

1+ y ago2:00:36

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This week, we're checking out the fun little genre, novelty songs. It has a few subgenres, but we're mostly going to keep it broad for now. Be cautioned that some of the songs have themes that some may find to be in poor taste, and the Frank Zappa one contains a slur. Billy Jones And His Orchestra - Yes, We Have No Bananas! Helen Kane - I Wanna Be …

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The FNPS: Episode 138 - Megaforce Records (01-13-2023) 1:57:40

1+ y ago1:57:40

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In this episode, we're taking a look at Jon and Marsha Zazula's baby, Megaforce Records. Features an excerpt from a Camp Chaos cartoon (nb: nsfw, and may offend some), as well as anecdotes from podcasts by Let It Roll and RIP A Livecast. If you want to check out Jonny Z's book, you can get more details about it on his website. Judas Priest - Betray…

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The FNPS: Episode 137 - Auld Lang Syne, pt.2 (12-30-2022) 2:04:28

1+ y ago2:04:28

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This episode wraps up our look at some of the musicians we lost during 2022, as well as 2022 as a whole. Nazareth - Love Hurts The Delfonics - Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) Q Lazzarus - Transformation (Demo) The Impressions - People Get Ready The Seekers - Georgy Girl Teenage Head - Those Things You Do Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orch…

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We Interrupt This Broadcast: Year-End Wrap-up, 2022 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

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Post on last night's show is going to be delayed as I prepare for tonight's gig, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of you who've tuned in this year. As always, you make this work worth doing. Here's to 2023; may it be better than 2022. Music: Cosmic Baby - FantasiaBy thefnps

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Proverbs Chapter 7, 8 and 9 Wisdoms Invitation 10:55

1+ y ago10:55

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The Commendation of Wisdom. Wisdom's Invitation. Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro. Theme music by iMovie, The naration song.

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The FNPS: Episode 136 - Auld Lang Syne, pt.1 (12-23-2022) 1:58:43

1+ y ago1:58:43

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As we come to the end of 2022, we're going to take this time to reflect on some of the musicians who we've lost this year. (Unrelated: I'll be DJing on Twitch on New Year's Eve, and you can find out all the details here: https://fb.me/e/38OBzsmnA) Force MDs - Tender Love Parliament - Flashlight The Dixie Cups - Iko Iko Five Satins - To The Aisle Th…

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Proverbs Chapter 4 5 and 6 Parental Counsel 12:31

1+ y ago12:31

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A Father's Instruction. Pitfalls of Immorality. Parental Counsel. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro. Theme music is iMovie Narration song.By Burt Clemons

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Proverbs Chapter 1, 2, and 3 The Usefulness Of Proverbs 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

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The Usefulness of Proverbs. The Enticement of Sinners. Wisdom Warns. The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security. The Rewards of Wisdom. Musice by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, Corporate Uplifting, Theme music is iMovie "Narration" songBy Burt Clemons

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The FNPS: Episode 135 - The Bluestar Café, pt.4 (12-16-2022) 2:02:21

1+ y ago2:02:21

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As the year comes to a close, there's lots of stuff going on with the day job, so I'm doing one final week of the café. As a sidebar, I'll be DJing on Twitch on New Year's Eve with the Retread crew, so if you want to check it out, here's the Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/38OBzsmnA Blondie - Call Me ZZ Top - Sharp-Dressed Man Smithereens - Girl Lik…

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The FNPS: Episode 134 - The Bluestar Café, pt.3 (12-09-2022) 2:01:47

1+ y ago2:01:47

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This week continues the throwback to the café days of the mid-aughts. Arcadia - The Promise (7”) Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly Thompson Twins - Doctor! Doctor! Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) Peter Gabriel - Shock The Monkey Corey Hart - Boy In The Box Soft Cell - Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go? The Communards - Don’t Lea…

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The FNPS: Episode 133 - The Bluestar Café, pt 2 (12-02-2022) 2:00:10

1+ y ago2:00:10

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This week, I'm continuing my dive into the crates and playing stuff I used to spin when I was doing a weekly in my house. MOAR 80s! With a fair bit of Canadian and even Torontonian nostalgia. Information Society - What’s On Your Mind Animotion - Obsession Pigbag - Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag The Shuffle Demons - Spadina Bus The Art Of Noise - Pet…

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The FNPS: Episode 132 - The Bluestar Café, pt.1 (11-25-2022) 2:02:34

1+ y ago2:02:34

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Years ago, I used to host a weekly out of my house for friends. I found myself thinking of it this week, and decided to go digging through the crates so I could play a selection of the tunes I would have played then. This week and next, you can expect a fair bit of 80s new wave and pop. Platinum Blonde - Doesn’t Really Matter The Cars - Hello Again…

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The FNPS: Episode 131 - Patrick Cowley, pt. 2 (11-18-2022) 2:04:40

1+ y ago2:04:40

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After a week off to let my back injury heal, I'm back - no pun intended! This week, we're wrapping up our look at the work of Patrick Cowley, intended to coincide with the anniversary of his passing on November 12, 1982. Don't forget to check out all of Dark Entries' posthumous Cowley releases on Bandcamp, including last Saturday's brand-new releas…

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Ezekiel 38 and 39 Israel Restored 13:07

2y ago13:07

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Prophecy About Gog and Future Invasion of Israel. Prophecy Against Gog-Invaders Destroyed. Israel Restored. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, Corporate Uplifting. Themes music by iMovie, Narration Song.

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Ezekiel 37 Dem Dry Bones 7:27

2y ago7:27

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Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. The Vision Explained. Reunion of Judah and Israel. The Davidic Kingdom. Music by Scott Holmes, intro and outro, Corporate Uplifting, and theme music by iMovie, Narration song.By Burt Clemons

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Ezekiel 35 and 36 Israel to Be Renewed For His Name Sake 12:21

2y ago12:21

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Prophecy Against Mount Seir. The Mountains of Israel to Be Blessed. Israel to Be Renewed for his Name's Sake. Music by Scott Holmes, Intro and Outro, Corporate Uplifting, and theme music by iMovie, Narration Song.By Burt Clemons

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Ezekiel 34 Prophecy Against The Shepherds of Israel 7:56

2y ago7:56

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Prophecy Against The Shepherds of Israel. The Restoration of Israel. Music intro and Outro by Scott Holmes, and Theme music by Dee Yan Key, Bereaved.By Burt Clemons

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Ezekiel 33 The Watchmans Duty 9:20

2y ago9:20

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The Watchman's Duty. Word of Jerusalem's Capture. Music theme by Dee Yan Key, Bereaved Intro and Outro music by Scott Holmes, Corporate Uplifing.

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The FNPS: Episode 130 - Ennio Morricone, pt.1 (11-04-2022) 1:59:34

2y ago1:59:34

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In honour of what would have been Morricone's 94th birthday next week, we're diving into a look at some of his work. This episode's focus is on his work in spaghetti westerns. To take a look at the entire top 20 list, visit the Spaghetti Western database. With Duccio Tussari: Una Pistola Per Ringo (A Pistol For Ringo), 1965 Main title (instrumental…

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The FNPS: Episode 129 - Hallowe’en! (10-28-2022) 1:59:41

2y ago1:59:41

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This year for Hallowe'en, I decided against doing another installment of Killer Tunes, and instead went digging for some less-common Hallowe'en music, with a sprinkling of some old-pal faves. It's ghoulishly good! /dadjoke Danny Elfman - This Is Halloween Sippie Wallace - Devil Dance Blues Salty Holmes - The Ghost Song Louis Armstrong with Gordon J…

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The FNPS: Episode 128 - Patrick Cowley, pt. 1 (10-21-2022) 2:00:31

2y ago2:00:31

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Friday's show is a bit late due to my spending yesterday prepping for last night's gig, but here we go: we're finally getting to our look at Patrick Cowley. This will be a two-parter, because there's a lot of material. This first one is his solo material and collaborations; the second part will be production and remixes. Additional resources includ…

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