Best Mojo And Dave Podcasts (2024)

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Talking Shop with Mike and Kentucky Dave: Episode 123 1:37:12

4h ago1:37:12

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What if your modeling productivity could skyrocket just by tapping into the excitement of football season? Join us on this lively episode of Plastic Model Mojo where Dave shares how the energy of football season is boosting his modeling game, and Mike opens up about juggling personal and family distractions. Despite car troubles and the back-to-sch…

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Joe Boyd – Little Richard, Nick Drake, Tight Fit and why everything sounds the way it does 48:18

1h ago48:18

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Joe Boyd produced Fairport Convention, Nick Drake and many others, released acts from all over the globe on his Hannibal label and has just written a mighty and definitive account of the history of popular music, And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain, tracing the way different sounds from different countries became interwoven. Nobody is better qualified t…

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Screaming Jay Hawkins 75, Dave Grohl 1 46:11

38m ago46:11

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With Mark Ellen rambling in the West Country it’s left to David Hepworth to talk Alex Gold down from the ledge in the light of the Dave Grohl news and discuss: •⁠ ⁠just how many offers come the way of rich and famous rock stars •⁠ ⁠whether his recent admission will in any way detract from the most winning smile in rock •⁠ ⁠is this an opportunity fo…

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Izzy Wants to Replace Tommy Sommers, Does He Make the Cut? 1:29:04

7m ago1:29:04

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Episode 590. This week Lisa is back AND Izzy joins us to audition to maybe replace Tommy Sommers. As part of his audition Izzy thought doing a short comedy routine would help, did it? What do you think? Is Izzy ready to get called up to the big leagues? You have to let us know… does Izzy make the cut? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests pleas…

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One Day author David Nicholls – prog rock, Live Aid and making tapes for girls 35:11

18m ago35:11

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The Netflix series of David Nicholls’ worldwide hit novel One Day was Top Ten in 89 countries and he’s been heavily involved in its soundtrack album, a process as enjoyable, he says, as devising the compilation tape the fictional Emma made for Dexter in 1989 featuring the Smiths, Prefab Sprout and Public Enemy. We talk to him here about the gloriou…

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Nick Lowe – war stories, wise decisions and the event in 1970 that made him think again 32:27

13h ago32:27

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Old friend of the podcast, Nick Lowe has just released his 15th solo album, Indoor Safari, and he’s about to tour with Los Straitjackets. This absorbing conversation looks back at 60 years onstage and takes in the following … … the secret of a long career. … why he resolved “not to get that famous again”. … touring Germany aged 15 in Brinsley Schwa…

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US Olympian Dave Sims Returns to Swimming With a Unique Approach, EP 256 10:26

1d ago10:26

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Send us a text Can a former US Olympian and Stanford University Star rediscover the joy of swimming decades after his peak? A member of the Santa Barbara Masters, meet Dave Sims, who not only embraced the sport again in his 40s but also shattered national records along the way since returning to the sport two decades ago. In this fun on-deck editio…

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The Buskers’ Hall of Fame – from Moondog and Billy Bragg to Don Partridge and “the skating Sikh”. 39:03

3d ago39:03

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Louis Armstrong, Wild Man Fischer, Irving Berlin and Lucinda Williams all started out as buskers and Cary Baker’s ‘Down On The Corner’ traces the romance and influence of street players from Ancient Rome via Chicago’s Maxwell Street to Elvis Costello outside the CBS conference and beyond. Cary, David and Mark chuck coins in the conversational hat, …

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Who should follow John Lydon with a Spoken Word spectacular? 38:09

4d ago38:09

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We applied dynamic pricing to this week’s news and various stories trebled in value, among them … … further adventures in the Oasis ticket fiasco. … the greatest band name ever. … the only rock star born under Adolf Hitler. … Marianne Faithfull? Ian Anderson? Elvis Costello? Musicians you’d rather hear talk than play. … rock stars telling jokes. … …

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Mark Cicchini, Did He Save Three Sides of the Coin or Is He Just a Turd In The Punchbowl? 1:45:15

4d ago1:45:15

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Episode 589. We talk about Mark Cicchini being on the show for 10 years. What is your favorite Mark moment or quote? Mike talks about how 3 of his 5 all time favorite bands are essentially no more… KISS, ELO and Molly Hatchet. We are reaching a point where you can no longer count on your favorite bands being there every year with another tour and a…

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Shaping the Future of Fine Scale Modeler: Insights and Innovations 25:11

7d ago25:11

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Have you ever wondered how a beloved hobby magazine can evolve and thrive in today's digital age? Join us as we explore the fascinating history and future prospects of Fine Scale Modeler magazine. Featuring insights gathered from Aaron Skinner and Tim Kidwell at the IPMS National Convention and an A Scale Model Podcast's exclusive vision-sharing se…

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World Record Setter and Surgeon Ellen Reynolds Raises the Bar, EP 255 39:47

8d ago39:47

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Send us a text What if you could shatter world records while excelling as a top pediatric surgeon? Join us for a compelling conversation with Ellen Reynolds, a master swimmer extraordinaire and recently retired pediatric surgeon, who has done just that. Ellen who hails from Boise, Idaho, opens up about her journey from learning to swim at age three…

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Dave Alvin - Ep 2 1:32:14

8d ago1:32:14

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On this episode, Jello and Dave Alvin continue their conversation about Daves life in music. From the break up of the Blasters to joining X in less than 12hrs. They leave no musical stone unturned including recording an unreleased song with Bob Dylan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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David Hepworth on the glory, comedy and tragedy of rock stars who can't retire 53:13

9d ago53:13

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David’s seventh book in his ‘orange series’ is just out and you’re guaranteed to love it. He and Mark discussed ‘Hope I Get Old Before I Die’ at a sold-out launch event at Waterstones in Piccadilly on the evening of September 3, recorded here. Among the highlights you’ll find … … the rock career as a three-act play. … the tour that started the Age …

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PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: September 2024 11:25

9d ago11:25

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Join us in this month’s 12-Minute Model Sphere as we gear up for the Military Modelers Club of Louisville Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, happening on September 28th. We'll discuss the fantastic venue at Paroquet Springs Conference Center and the myriad attractions nearby, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Reminisce with us abo…

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“Remember rock ’n’ roll? You guys used to rock ’n’ roll real good.” – Creem Magazine Dynasty Review 1:14:59

11d ago1:14:59

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Episode 587. We go back to October 1979 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Dynasty… “We had some good times, but now they’re gone. So long,.” —Ace Frehley, “Save Your Love” So long, Ace, it’s been good to know ya. And, uncool as it may be for someone my age to admit it, y’know, five years ago I held high hopes that you guys would ul…

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The Oasis reunion – feuds, cash, symbolism and the desire to repair our imperfect lives 33:36

13d ago33:36

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David, Mark and our token bucket-hatted parka monkey Alex tackle the return of Oasis, its grip on the public imagination and why they’re the biggest band of the last 30 years, which includes … … the Gallaghers’ mixed fortunes since 2009. … who won the battle of the underdogs. … “Noel has a thousand buttons, Liam has a thousand fingers”. … why the ‘…

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Five Tips for Healthy Competition with Loved Ones, EP 254 8:37

13d ago8:37

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Send us a text Do you compete against your spouse, best friend, roommate, sibling? Ever wondered how to keep the competitive spirit alive without straining your closest relationships? Tune in to this week’s episode of Champions Mojo, where I, Kelly Palace, share five tips that will revolutionize how you compete against or alongside your loved ones.…

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Are comedians more competitive than rock stars? 44:15

16d ago44:15

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In a concerted effort to put the world to rights, David and Mark ruminate upon the following … … Kylie and the Wiggles? Canned Heat and the Chipmunks? Real or invented pop star/childrens’ entertainer collaborations. .. the charmed life of Greg Kihn. … will the BBC have any archive left if it keeps cancelling presenters? … why Inside Llewyn Davis wo…

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KISS Destroyer… “This sure ain’t the scuzzy Kiss we all came to love.” Creem Magazine July 1976 1:09:03

21d ago1:09:03

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Episode 587. We go back to July 1976 and read and react to the Creem Magazine review of Destroyer… After three near-perfect studio albums and an excellent live summing-up LP that finally put them in the platinum, Kiss have pulled an abrupt change in direction that goes over about as well as a lead Buckinghams. As the prime purveyors of desensitized…

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Scratch Building in 1/144th Scale w/ William Adair: Episode 122 2:08:12

18d ago2:08:12

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How do you keep your modeling spirit high amidst life's interruptions? Join us as we savor the cooler weather and the extra modeling time it brings in this episode of Plastic Model Mojo. Mike and Dave share how our collective hobby enthusiasm is soaring, and we discuss the remarkable benefits of making progress with small, regular steps rather than…

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Dave Alvin - Ep 1 1:04:45

22d ago1:04:45

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Jello returns to Renegade Roundtable with the one and only Dave Alvin. On this episode Dave and Jello talk about growing up in Downey CA., his parents and up bringing, and the beginning of his musical journey. After listening to this episode, who'll never ask yourself "What is loud folk music?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Johnny Beatle’, early Blondie, Led Zeppelin’s plane and seven fabulous years at the Melody Maker. 45:55

22d ago45:55

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Rock journalism as an occupation is rapidly heading in the direction of the watch-mender or lamplighter so Chris Charlesworth’s account of life at the Melody Maker in the ‘70s is already starting to feel like an historic document. ‘Just Backdated’ covers a time when the rock press set the agenda, sold over half a million copies a week and was court…

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One-word rock star mimicry, bands who shouldn’t reform & the best thing about Taylor Swift 42:01

25d ago42:01

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With David asleep on a French sun-lounger beneath a copy of Summer Lightning, Alex and Mark pour themselves a cold drink and consider … … the great ska floor-fillers. … taking kids to rock concerts. … the fate of all bands: “as musicianship improves, vocals decline”. … left-field Beatles songs reworked as nursery rhymes. … why 2-Tone had pop’s “tri…

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Play Along This Week: Which KISS Album Divides Fandom the Most? 1:10:07

29d ago1:10:07

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Episode 586. We want you to play along with us this week… KISS Albums Either You Love It or Hate It, Greatest Album of All Time, Overlooked Masterpiece, Mental Breakdown, Which Divides Fandom. Let’s hear from you! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sid…

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PMM Sponsor Special: Masking Supplies with Dr. Strangebrush 29:51

26d ago29:51

29:51

John Miller, aka Dr. Strangebrush, joins Mike and Kentucky Dave for a sponsor special episode. What if you could transform your model painting and masking from a frustrating chore into an enjoyable and efficient process? Join us as we sit down with John Miller from Model Paint Solutions, who shares insider tips and tools that can revolutionize your…

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The extraordinary story of Arthur Lee, Love and the 1966 flop which became a hit for the ages 34:04

29d ago34:04

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Love’s official biographer John Einarson tells David Hepworth the star-crossed tale of the band who made the least psychedelic album of the psychedelic era. Their conversation takes in: ….Lee’s growing up between Memphis and L.A., dealing with the problems of looking more like Johnny Mathis than Otis Redding. ….how being indulged as a youngster by …

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Fact Is Nothing Would Have Saved The Elder It Was So Bad It Nearly Ended KISS 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Episode 585. Well we had an entirely different topic planned for this week, but conversations take on a life of their own. We comment on the recent Unpopular KISS Opinions which exploded and completely took over the Three Sides Facebook group. This lead into discussing a couple unpopular opinions about the Elder. Which in turn led into us discussin…

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Mike and Kentucky Dave Spectacular: Episode 121 1:56:46

1M ago1:56:46

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What keeps your modeling mojo alive? In episode 121 of Plastic Model Mojo, we commemorate birthdays and share our excitement for September’s events, including the much-anticipated Military Modelers Club of Louisville show. We dive into listener feedback from the National Convention, with heartfelt stories from Hector Colon, Bill Moore, and Stephan …

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Buddy Holly airlines and the inimitable Bob Dylan 38:59

1M ago38:59

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As Mark Ellen goes shrimping at Frinton David Hepworth and Alex Gold links hands across the Atlantic to discuss: ….why a quick turn around Mount Hood in a Cessna should never be confused with pleasure ….why all the highly-rated albums are actually over-rated. ….why Timothee Chalamet has no hope of being able to capture more than one facet of Bob Dy…

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What Would Jello Do? (WWJD) - Biden goes bye 10:13

1M ago10:13

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Joe Biden is out, Kamala is in, but is it enough? Jello lays out his ideas and what the Democrats need to do to prevent another tRump term and stopping Project 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“Pop music is 80 per cent about hair”, remaking classic albums and why CDs are so hard to love 50:25

1M ago50:25

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A small Pastis, a game of boules and a conversation putting the rock and roll world to rights, which this week includes … … why Debbie Harry and Mick Jagger worked so well on the small screen. … Elvin Pelvin on the Bilko Show and how Elvis was modelled on Tony Curtis. … An American Werewolf In London, The Birds, Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, Don’t…

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Queen, Bowie and other residents of Rockfield Studios remembered by the cook’s daughter 31:59

1M ago31:59

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Rockfield is a converted farmhouse in the Welsh countryside where, for over 50 years, bands have lived while recording. In the ‘70s Tiffany Murray’s mum was the in-house cook, filling Motorhead to the brim with boeuf bourguignon and Black Sabbath with salmon en croute. Her touching memoir My Family And Other Rock Stars – hailed as “a rock and roll …

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Carmine Appice Rocks! 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Denny catches up with legendary drummer Carmine Appice to talk about the new Cactus album and learns about Carmine’s new AI project as well as lots of reminiscing. You’ll hear a lot of names on this episode - Led Zeppelin, John Bonham, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, and Melanie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: August 2024 12:59

2M ago12:59

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Did you miss the IPMS National Convention in Madison, Wisconsin? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this episode, we recount the highlights and unforgettable moments from the event, and even hint at what to expect for Hampton in 2025. You'll also get the scoop on our upcoming father-son trip to Chicago as we squeeze in one last summer adventure…

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57 years of Fleetwood Mac: author Mark Blake's fond encounters and fresh revelations 45:56

1M ago45:56

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Mark Blake calls Dreams: the Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac a “mosaic biography”, their almost six-decade saga presented as a series of enthralling short stories with titles like ‘Mick Fleetwood’s Great Epiphany’ and ‘Rumours: A Doomed Romance in Six Acts’. It opens in fact with a “cast of characters”, the 18 one-time members, as if dramatis personae …

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Ron Sexsmith doesn’t need a teleprompter. He can do 40 Dylan songs at the drop of a hat 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Beloved Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith, old pal of the pod, is touring the UK in November, two of the nights at the Palladium, and looks back here at the first shows he saw and played himself. Which delights include … … what you learn playing Canadian bars aged 16. … seeing Elton John in a 75,000-seater stadium when he was 12. … early memo…

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Without John Mayall … no Cream, Fleetwood Mac, Status Quo or Led Zeppelin? 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Passing the baton of discourse on the rock and roll racetrack, our Olympian hosts sprint in the following direction … … watching Toumani Diabaté play in the pitch-black Malian night. … Laurel Canyon, the Brain Damage Club and the great fire of ‘79. … the Kinks in Fortis Green Road, the Beatles in Chiswick House and other alternative London rock lan…

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Our Unpopular KISS Opinions That Will Cause Other KISS Fans to Say… No Way You Are Wrong! 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

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Episode 584. We are sure you will have some comments about this episode. We share our unpopular KISS opinions. Opinions that we believe, but are sure to cause other fans to yell and scream at us. Play along this week… what are your unpopular KISS opinions? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbran…

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Exploring the IPMS National Convention: Journeys, Purchases, and Community Highlights 1:43:05

2M ago1:43:05

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Discover the magic of the IPMS National Convention through our eyes as we recount the vibrant atmosphere and thrilling events of the show. Join us as we navigate the expansive vendor room brimming with kits, aftermarket items, and books, and share conversations with fellow hobbyists and vendors. Fan favorite Evan McCallum stops by to discuss his la…

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2024 Olympics Edition Honors Our Olympian Guests, EP 253 10:40

2M ago10:40

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Send us a text Imagine sharing the excitement of the 2024 Olympic Games with a loved one in their final days. That's what I'm doing with my 94-year-old father, and it's a journey filled with tears, laughter, and endless inspiration. That's why we've been on a break for a few weeks. Join me, Kelly Palace, as I celebrate these unforgettable moments a…

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Early Days of KISS on the Web, the Indy KISS Expo and KISSArmyWarehouse 1:57:14

2M ago1:57:14

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Episode 582. Steve Stierwalt joins us this week and we talk about the very beginning of KISS on the internet as Steve was there when it all started with his website KISS Freaks. Steve shares stories and insight into putting on the Indy KISS Expos. How much money does it take to put together and make a KISS expo happen? How did Steve’s online store …

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Best album sleeves, what’s ruined singing and pop as ‘empowerment porn’ 42:19

2M ago42:19

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Once again the ping-pong ball of conversation is batted across the rock and roll net and these are the scores on the doors … … how to wreck the national anthem. … cover versions that are better than the original. … the genius of Bob Newhart - "nutty Walt", Abraham Lincoln and that gag about country music. … virtue signalling in rock magazines. … wh…

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Who is Lawrence and why did Will Hodgkinson write a whole book about him? 38:42

2M ago38:42

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There’s something romantic about glorious failure and Will nails it perfectly in ‘Street Level Superstar: A Year With Lawrence’. Over 40 years plagued by bad luck and self-sabotage with Felt, Denim and Mozart Estate, Lawrence has pursued fame and success while refusing to do what’s required to achieve them. Will spent 12 months wandering the street…

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What Would Jello Do? - Joe Biden and the Democratic Party 7:14

2M ago7:14

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"In this episode of WWJD, Jello talks about what the Democratic Party, mostly what Joe Biden, needs to do if they want a chance at winning in November." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Backstage at Live Aid, the first Knebworth and bands that don’t get on 52:54

2M ago52:54

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Employing controversial VAR technology, we re-examine various events on the rock and roll pitch and suggest a new perspective. Those key moments include … … the “bucolic frolic” at Knebworth 50 years ago as seen from 100 yards away just past the burger van and featuring Tim Buckley, Alex Harvey, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Van Morrison, the Doobie Br…

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KISS I Was Made For Lovin’ You Passes One Billion Streams on Spotify 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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Episode 582. KISS join a very small and elite group of artists who have a song with over one billion streams on Spotify. I Was Made For Lovin’ You from the album Dynasty has been streamed over one billion times! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides…

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Nats Warmup with "The Voice of Bob" Bair & Panzermeister36: Episode 119 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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Prepare for a whirlwind of modeling excitement as we gear up for a major event! Mike and Kentucky Dave discuss the nitty-gritty of packing and hosting house guests, all while enjoying Guinness and Trader Joe's Hefeweizen. We reveal some thrilling behind-the-scenes updates, including a platform change for our podcast, and share listener mail, featur…

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How Joni Mitchell joined the boys’ club and why we don’t need a comeback – by Ann Powers 46:21

2M ago46:21

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Broadcaster and music writer Ann Powers lives in Nashville and grew up listening to Kate Bush and Blondie. The siren call of Blue sparked a life-long and deep-rooted devotion and her new book Travelling: On The Path Of Joni Mitchell takes a different tack from the standard biographies, mapping the context of the songs, the forces that drove her, th…

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Twist And Shout? Spiral Scratch? Corey duBrowa celebrates the best and rarest EPs ever made 38:51

2M ago38:51

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The first EPs appeared in the late ‘40s and ‘50s (Frank Sinatra, Elvis) hitting a magical sweet spot between the album and the single and they’ve cast a spell ever since, an exotic reminder that record labels are part of the packaged goods business. Music writer Corey duBrowa stumbled across one by Oingo Boingo in the original Licorice Pizza store …

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