Best Brian Rigby Podcasts (2024)

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EXECUTIVE LEVEL LEADERSHIP | EP.27 w/ Brian Rigby 1:31:33

28d ago1:31:33

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Happy Friday Barbarians!!!! You know what day it is, fresh Friday, and we are back with another fresh episode. This week's Guest is an absolute Monster in the workforce and in leadership! When we talk about starting from the bottom and climbing the ladder to the top of the food chain our man Brain is the apex Predator! From apprentice to union Pres…

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Episode 50: Billy Idol: The Beatles breaking up was "like a death in the family." 32:00

2d ago32:00

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English-American music icon Billy Idol joins Everything Fab Four to discuss the exhilaration of being a Beatle fan “in real time” and how his voice was mistaken for Paul McCartney’s. Billy Idol began his rock n roll career as the guitarist for Chelsea, subsequently achieving renown on the London punk rock scene in the 1970s, when he performed as th…

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Calloused Hands | Ep. 30 w/ James Nash 1:30:04

7d ago1:30:04

1:30:04

What's going on Barbarians! Welcome back to another new episode! This week's guest a lot of you might be familiar with already! Our guest is one of the best conversationalist We've ever known! Retired Captain of the Marine Corps, 5th generation Rancher, podcast host, hunter, conservationist, literature graduate... and the list goes on and on. James…

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PERFECTING YOUR CRAFT | EP.29 W/ LUKE KENNEDY 1:39:02

14d ago1:39:02

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Whats going on Barbarians! Welcome back to the show! It's fresh Friday and that means another new episode for you all to end the week on! This week's guest is one of the most incredible men we know. It's truly an honor to call this gentleman a brother even if he is a psychopath that likes to swim with sharks! Luke is a man of many accomplishments, …

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FARMING, POTTERY, & HEALING | Ep.28 w/ Chris Eggen 1:26:51

21d ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Happy Friday Barbarians! Welcome back the show! We are so thankful to have you here and to bring you another incredible guest! This weeks guest is one incredible man and it is our distinct honor to get to share his story with you! This is also our first guest covering the career world of Agriculture and Farming! Chris is a Marine corps veteran who …

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"Hail Mary" Throwing everything you got at success | EP.26 w/ Noe Zazueta 1:44:05

1M ago1:44:05

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Welcome back Barbarians ⚡️ We are back with another Blue collar Baller and this week's guest is an absolute savage in the world of concrete. Noe is a father, business owner, superintendent and of course all around Incredible human. We dive into his journey, coming up in the trades and throwing everything he has at success. Noe, is one of those men …

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WIRED TO WIN | EP.25 w/ KEL SANDEFER 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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What's going on Barbarians? We are back with another Blue Collar Bad ass for you! This weeks guest is no slouch, and has tied his way into the legacy building department within his career! Kel (Kelley) is an absolute monster in the Iron worker world. Kel is a rod buster out of Montana who worked his way from apprentice to now apprentice instructor …

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When it's Life or Death | EP.24 w/ Will Rollins 2:09:32

2M ago2:09:32

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Barbarians 🔥⚡️ We have a very special episode for you this morning. This week's guest is one of those Men that you will see written about in History books. Sgt. Will Rollins, A United States Marine Corps veteran who was awarded a Silver star, Bronze star with Valor, Purple Heart and Navy and Marine corps accommodation medal 🎖️️ Joins us to tell his…

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Taking Flight | Ep.23 w/ Matt Sill 1:42:13

2M ago1:42:13

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What's going on Barbarians!!! Happy Friday to all of you savages in the work place getting after it! We hope that you have had an incredible week so far! We are back with a brand new episode where we dive into all sorts of topics! Aviation, faith, travel.. you name it! This weeks guest is an absolute stud and flys jets, goes on adventures, and is o…

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HOW NICHES TURN TO RICHES | EP 22 Kevin Choquette 1:56:50

2M ago1:56:50

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We are back Barbarians ⚡️ Fresh Friday, fresh guest! And this one is one of our blue collar brothers Kevin from the notorious and masterful deck builders Ravin Builders! This week we dive into the perks of building a business in a Niche. Kevin is a wizard at social media and has used it to help elevate his company to another level! Kevin and his te…

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Ep. 21 | Operation Alpha: Redemption, resilience, resurgence w/ Spencer Lewis 2:42:22

2M ago2:42:22

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Operation Alpha Country ⚡️🇺🇸 Spencer Lewis is a father, business owner, leader, Warrior, Patriot and the list could go on and on.. Spencer is one of the most incredible men we've got to sit down with yet! Honestly, after the conversation I called a mutual friend and said this is my brother, a brother I didn't know existed but a brother lord knows I…

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Episode 49 (Bonus): The Beatles' first Ed Sullivan performance, 60 years later 33:01

2M ago33:01

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To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, our guests revisit the evening that the Beatles graced their living rooms for the first time, on this special episode of Everything Fab Four. These Beatles lovers include Steven van Zandt from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, R&B singer Darlene Love, a…

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BUILDING YOUR OWN LEGACY | EP.20w/ DREW JACOBS 1:41:47

3M ago1:41:47

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Running into the new month bringing you the story of a legend in the making!!!! Episode 20 is here and it ours distinct honor to bring you our Brother Drew Jacobs and share his incredible story! Drew is a 3rd generation Mohawk union Iron worker!! If you know anything about iron workers then you know how big of a deal this is to Drew and how much we…

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FINDING YOUR FIT | EP.19 w/ CHRIS MCKLEVY 1:21:43

3M ago1:21:43

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Bringing you another barbarian story to get your minds wrapped around the possibilities! Episode 19 finding your fit with Chris McKelvy is an incredible story about how a man worked his way from fast food, through grocery into rock crawlers before finding his fit in the fitters union!! Chris is one of the nicest and hard working men we get to call …

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How Blue collar workers can invest in themselves | Ep.18 w/ Jeremy Gardner 1:30:31

3M ago1:30:31

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Welcome back Barbarians ⚡️ This week is another hitter on the show! (They all are) but this week is a special one! 💯 Our buddy Jeremy Gardner joins us on the show and talks blue collar transformations! Jeremy is one of 1stphorms newest sponsored trainers and shares his story on the show. We go deep on this one, and talk about coal mining, oilfield …

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Putting out life’s fires | Ep.17 w/ Kari Hirschberger 1:29:13

3M ago1:29:13

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We've got a Barbarian for you all today!!! Backcountry hunter, thrill seeker, NORA volunteer catching seals, and our personal favorite title Firefighter!!! Kari is the true definition of Barbarian, she worked in the fire industry for the past two decades ranging from wild-land to structure and from repelling to being sling loaded under neath of hel…

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Ep.16 | Discovering your potential W/ Taniela Fiefia 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

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We are back and the year is now 2024 which means it is high past time to kick it into gear and get started on changes necessary to build that life you want! First thing is first, it takes getting your career in order and getting your shit together in the workspace! Our guest today is an absolute Go Getter! Taniela got burned one to many times worki…

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EP.15 | How to create your own career path w/ Mark Futrell 55:48

4M ago55:48

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We are back with another Barbarian Insight episode 🧠 This week our buddy Mark Futrell joins us on the show again to talk how to build the career path and life you want! This episode is jam packed with insights and golden nuggets as JMET and Mark dive right into standing out, what a blue collar barbarian is, never settling, achieving greatness and a…

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BARBARIAN INSIGHTS | Q&A W/ JASON SAVARIA | EP.14.5 18:44

4M ago18:44

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Barbarian insights 🧠⚡️ Our updated and new version of FAQs! Today Jason from Holster Gator joins us to answer some questions we see a lot of people have about Blue Collar things. These questions range from character traits, to leadership advice, to missing skills, to how to standout and of course our staple question: What is a Blue Collar Barbarian…

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Episode 48 (Bonus): Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes on how "My Sweet Lord" inspired him to play guitar 36:11

4M ago36:11

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Brian Ritchie, bassist for the folk punk band the Violent Femmes, joins host Kenneth Womack on this episode to chat about his first Beatles records and the 40th anniversary of the Femmes’ debut album. Ritchie co-founded the Violent Femmes with percussionist Victor DeLorenzo in 1981, and the duo were later joined by singer-songwriter Gordon Gano. Ri…

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EP.14 MANUFACTURING SUCCESS W/ JASON SAVARIA 1:14:01

4M ago1:14:01

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Today's Guest is a world changer! 🌎💯 Have you ever thought about the fact that your action or inaction can literally shape the world ? Our guest today is Jason, Owner and founder of Holster Gator. Jason comes from a long line of Blue Collar workers and his prestigious list of accomplishments is a testament to that! ⚡️ What started as a couple years…

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Ep.13 | Santas Trusted Help | Christmas Gift Guide W/ Truewerk 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Rocking around the Christmas tree with our friends at Truewerk! In today's Bonus episode we asked our friends with Bryan and Aaron for Truewerk to give us the run down on what they would suggest we look at for Christmas! The boys dive into a rundown on who Truewerk is and where they come from as well as a sneak peek into what we can expect going in…

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Ep. 12 | Convict, company man, consultant Forged from the fires of Adversity w/ Mark Futrell 1:22:01

4M ago1:22:01

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Life doesn't deal everyone the same hand. Some people come through hell to find their way! Our guest this week is one of those Barbarians that has walked the line. Forged through adverse situations and unfavorable conditions Mark is one of the most determined individuals I've ever Met. His story is knuckle dragging, grit, redemption and resilience …

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EP.11JESSE PARMAN | OVERCOMING ADVERSITY 1:01:35

5M ago1:01:35

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Adversity is a gift if we choose to look for the lesson! This weeks guest we dive right into embracing adverse leadership( overcoming adverse situations and effective communication! Jesse is one of those salt of the earth humans! He wears his heart and his sleeve and throws himself right into the work, when it comes to life. This episode was a lot …

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Ep. 10 | FROM THE SHOP TO THE TOP 1:08:13

5M ago1:08:13

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Today's episode is a powerful one. Our guest today started from the bottom and climbed his way up the tree to the "dark side" as a salary superintendent. Coming up through the ranks from carpenter helper to running work! We dive into all sorts of topics with Kyle on this episode and talk about leading your team through very hard emotionally difficu…

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EP.9 | BATTLING FOR BELIEF, WORK FOR IT. 13:20

5M ago13:20

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A Message for our youth! Come hungry! Come aggressively Come ready for battle Come with Belief! 💯 The world is your oyster, your dreams are yours and yours alone and you have everything you need inside of your mind and heart to accomplish them! For those in the trades… This is your time! ⚡️ Yours and yours alone! We see you, We believe in you We ne…

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Keeping Momentum - EP.8 9:39

6M ago9:39

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Momentum: strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events- Webster ⚡️ Our definition: A force and series of actions you should cultivate and protect at all fkn costs 🔥 Todays episode we come at you with another short but loaded episode! Tyler is back on the show this morning to help us have the conversation on Gaining momentum! How does…

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Ep.7- When the going gets tough. 11:27

6M ago11:27

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On this episode Jmet and Tmac talk about getting through tough times and a few ways to help get out.By Blue Collar Barbarians Network

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Ep.6 Fake it till you make it 53:54

6M ago53:54

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On This episode of the show, we have our good friend Randy Anis to talk about how to make aggressive moves in your field and if necessary, faking it till you make it!By Blue Collar Barbarians Network

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5 GREAT TRADES TO EARN SIDE CASH 23:56

6M ago23:56

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We are back! 💯⚡️ 5 trades that you can do and take home to make money on the side! Carpentry 🔨 Electrician 💡 Painting 🎨 Plumbing 🪠 Mechanic 🧰 AND A BONUS These are just 5 trades that come to mind when considering learning something that you can also score some cash on the side with! 😮‍💨 Remember Barbarians there isn't one way or one map to get ther…

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Episode 47 (Bonus): Joan Baez on the Beatles' biggest thrill coming to America: "A Coca-Cola machine you didn't have to put any money in." 23:34

6M ago23:34

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On this episode, Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez joins host Ken Womack to share her memories of meeting the Beatles for the first time and witnessing their final live concert. Baez's time-eclipsing folk music often champions songs of protest and social justice. Over the years, she has recorded 30 albums in gen…

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Defeating Doubt- Ep.4 Megan Spooner 45:41

7M ago45:41

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Defeating Doubt ⚔️ There's no good way to say it... sometime life serves us a shit sandwich 🥪 Sometimes life gets heavy, hard and things become unfavorable 😕 But what do we do to defeat doubt? What do we do to grab the steering wheel and get control? 🤔 Our guest on todays show Is a Barbarian through and through and one of the hardest working women …

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Get Clear 9:20

7M ago9:20

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CLARITY! 🚀 Let's talk about getting clear on our goals today for a minute! 🚀 JMET comes with the heat in todays little hitter episode! But you'll have to understand something .. the passion and belief in you, you hear from him... is real. 💯 Today we talk about making goals and going bigger on the podcast! This is a quick little episode where we hit…

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WHEN YOU SHOW UP TO WIN - Barbarian Brief and Q&A Vol.2 14:01

7M ago14:01

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On this Barbarian Brief and Q & A session we are hanging out with our guest from EP.2 Brandon Alonzo asking him a few questions and then telling the amazing story of Derek Depew.By Blue Collar Barbarians Network

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Ep.2 Create your own path 47:40

7M ago47:40

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Being successful doesn't always come easy, sometimes we need to create our own path. On this episode we sit down with Brandon Alonzo and he shares his story on how he climbed the ladder to get where he is today. music and SFX https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zs9l1r website https://www.bluecollarbarbariansnetwork.com/ Instagram https://www.ins…

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Barbarian Brief and FAQ Vol.1 9:37

7M ago9:37

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On this episode we are highlighting out friend and her epic story of conquering her mind and overcoming extreme situations. Then getting into some frequently asked questions for the Blue Collar Barbarians crew.By Blue Collar Barbarians Network

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Ep.1 5 things you can do on the jobsite to stand out. 19:06

7M ago19:06

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Episode 1 is here!!!!! We decided to hit you guys with a quick 5 tips to STANDOUT immediately at the job site. These are five things that are easy to implement if you aren't already doing them! Remember, the name of the game is growth, and the top is wherever you decide to 🛑 stop. Let's take these five things and use them to grow! We really appreci…

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TIME TO MAKE THE BLUE-COLLAR WORKER GREAT AGAIN! 8:51

7M ago8:51

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The Blue-Collar Barbarians Podcast is here! Subscribe and join us as we set out to help educate, motivate, and inspire all blue-collar workers to be the best they can be. It's time to make the Blue-Collar Worker great again! Savagery Required.By Blue Collar Barbarians Network

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Episode 46: Sophie B. Hawkins on why fans still trust the Beatles: “They didn’t exploit us as an audience” 45:13

9M ago45:13

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Sophie B. Hawkins, the Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter, joins host Kenneth Womack on the season five finale episode of “Everything Fab Four.” Hawkins started her Beatles journey as a kid with “Revolver,” and remembers playing along with tennis racket guitars and couch cushion drums. “Even as a non-mu…

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Episode 45 (Bonus): How the Beatles really got booked on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 33:26

10M ago33:26

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This week's guests are Margo Precht Speciale and Andrew Solt, who join host Kenneth Womack for a special episode devoted to celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Ed Sullivan Show and its lasting impact on American culture, including Beatles fandom. The granddaughter of Ed Sullivan, Precht is a documentary filmmaker, as well as a UCLA graduate wit…

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Episode 44: The Boxmasters, Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew 43:17

10M ago43:17

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On this episode, the Boxmasters — an American rock band comprised of Grammy Award-winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew and Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton — join host Ken Womack for a spirited discussion of songwriting, recording, and what Thornton says is "the most difficult thing about being a Beatles fan." Formed in 2007, the Bo…

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Episode 43: Jazz guitarist Dan Wilson on urgency in "Eleanor Rigby" and what genius actually looks like 33:15

11M ago33:15

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Ken Womack's guest this week is Grammy-nominated American jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Wilson made his recording debut with pianist Joe McBride and performed to worldwide acclaim with Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride’s Tip City, eventually recording his debut as a band leader with "To Whom It May Concern" in 2012. Over…

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Episode 42: Madison Cunningham: "It's really hard to write a joyful song well" 40:23

11M ago40:23

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In this episode, Ken Womack talks with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham. She made her recording debut in 2014 with the self-released gospel album “Authenticities,” which reflected her exploration of faith. In 2017, Cunningham joined the cast of American Public Media’s “Live from Here.” In 2019, she released her breakthrough…

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Episode 41: Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople on the Beatles, playing with Ringo and how to follow a David Bowie hit 31:48

12M ago31:48

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Legendary singer-songwriter, author, and rock ‘n’ roll star Ian Hunter's illustrious career is now in its seventh decade. His rock ‘n’ roll life has long been marked by collaboration, from the golden age of Mott the Hoople to his fabled partnership with Mick Ronson and 21st-century renaissance with his crack backing combo, the Rant Band. Over the y…

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Episode 40: With guest Barbara Feldon, Agent 99 on "Get Smart" 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

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This episode’s guest is Barbara Feldon, a model, author and actress best known for portraying “Agent 99” on the classic ‘60s sitcom “Get Smart.” Feldon was born Barbara Anne Hall in a suburb of Pittsburgh and studied drama at Carnegie Mellon University. Soon after, she departed for New York City to pursue a career in acting, where a stint as a show…

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Episode 39: Kenny Loggins on the “electricity” of the Beatles and creating anthems for “Caddyshack,” “Footloose” and “Top Gun” 36:33

1y ago36:33

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On this episode, host Kenneth Womack welcomes Grammy winner Kenny Loggins, whose songs have left a musical imprint on “thesoundtrack of our lives.” Over the last four decades, his chart-topping songs have included “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Footloose," “Danger Zone,” and so many more. “Danger Zone” was featured once again in Paramount’s “Top Gun…

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Episode 38: Pattie Boyd on falling for George Harrison and why "you can't grasp" the intensity of Beatles fame 36:36

1y ago36:36

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Pattie Boyd is an English model, photographer, and an eyewitness to key moments in rock ‘n’ roll history, particularly in terms of the lives and times of the former members of the Beatles, especially George Harrison. In 1962, Boyd began her modeling career, later appearing on the covers of Vogue and other leading magazines. In 1964, she met Harriso…

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Episode 37: Hayley Orrantia on authenticity, inspiration and "Sgt. Pepper's" 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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Today’s guest is Hayley Orrantia, an American singer and actress known for her role in the hit TV show "The Goldbergs." The show follows the hilarious and awkward lives of a colorful, suburban family in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania in the 1980s. Orrantia is a scene stealer as Erica, the eldest Goldberg sibling, who fans have watched transform from a so…

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Episode 36: Dougie Payne of Travis on how, as a second-generation fan, the Beatles become "part of your DNA" 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

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In this episode, bassist Dougie Payne of Travis joins host Kenneth Womack to talk about his Beatles influence, the 20th anniversary of "The Invisible Band" and why "everyone needs their own Mal Evans." The Scottish band, originally named Glass Onion after the famous “White Album” song, was formed in 1990 and later took its name from a character in …

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Episode 35: Queen of Christmas Darlene Love on what the Beatles took from Black musicians, and what they gave back 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

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Ken Womack's guest this week is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Darlene Love (born Darlene Wright). Best known for her holiday hit “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” in addition to her vocals on records by “girl group” The Crystals and her acting roles such as in the “Lethal Weapon” film series, Love's beginnings were modest, having started out…

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