Best Purpl Mac Podcasts (2024)

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New dream pop debut mastered by Mark Gardener (Ride), Slowdive live & new music 51:13

16d ago51:13

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Send us a Text Message. Discussing debut dream pop single mastered by Mark Gardener (Ride) by Hazelene (Andrea Parra) and seeing Slowdive live Music featured on this episode: The Empty Page: Dry Ice Aluminum: Behind My Mouth The Asteroid No.4: Rescue The Lunar Towers: Morpho Butterfly Extract from Slowdive live in Cirque Royal (Sugar for the pill/M…

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UAWIL #186: The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge 1:13:32

10h ago1:13:32

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The Wolf & Action Jackson are HUGE Rolling Stones fans and count seeing the Steel Wheels Tour live in their respective cities as an important moment in their lives. Though the Stones never said it, many figured the Steel Wheels Tour would be the last chance for many people to ever see the Stones play. And because Bill Wyman retired after that tour,…

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UAWIL #185: Oliver Wakeman Interview on his Anam Cara album 1:12:07

7d ago1:12:07

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Keyboard virtuoso Oliver Wakeman visited us on UAWIL #156 to talk about the John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson, UK) box set as it was being released. We had a wonderful time chatting with Oliver as we are big fans of John Wetton and John had been a mentor and friend to Oliver as they toured together in the early 2000s. We had so much fun that we asked…

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Dangerously Queasy: Taste Testing Cheetos Mac ’N Cheese 31:27

13d ago31:27

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06/07/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 10: Dangerously Queasy: Taste Testing Cheetos Mac ’N Cheese What happens when you mix Cheetos with mac & cheese?" We subject ourselves to this culinary catastrophe so you don't have to. From the deceptively named Bold & Cheesy to the stomach-turning Flamin' Hot, we try them all, and boy, do we have some thoughts…

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UAWIL #184: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple 1:07:53

14d ago1:07:53

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Stone Temple Pilots helped define the grunge-ridden days of the 1990s with their big downtuned riffs and lyrics soaked in heroin resin. Riding the wave from Seattle, their debut album Core sold over 8 million copies in the US alone. The record company couldn't wait to get more STP out into the market so in November 1993 they released the live Unplu…

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First Concert Memories #11: Britt Lightning of Vixen on Stone Temple Pilots 52:31

19d ago52:31

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Most of us went to our first concerts as teenagers, usually with like-minded friends in search of a good time. Britt Lightning - the lead guitarist in Vixen, the Musical Director of Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp and co-host of the Rock Camp Podcast - wanted just that when she and her high school buddies headed out Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts to see…

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Ian Paice Of Deep Purple 2024 Interview with Brian Kachejian of ClassicRockHistory.com 37:17

20d ago37:17

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Ian Paice Of Deep Purple 2024 Interview with Brian Kachejian of ClassicRockHistory.comBy ClassicRockHistory.com

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UAWIL #183: Mammoth with Wolfgang Van Halen Live Review 54:05

21d ago54:05

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As huge Van Halen fans growing up, The Wolf & Action Jackson always took a keen interest in the career of Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth. Though The Wolf had seen Wolfgang on tour with Van Halen on bass near the end of their run, he'd missed opportunities to see Mammoth in the past. However, he remedied when they hit Louisville on the last…

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An Interview With Miles Zuniga & Tony Scalzo Of Fastball 1:03:00

24d ago1:03:00

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Interview With Miles Zuniga & Tony Scalzo Of Fastball talking about their brand new album entitled Sonic Ranch. The interview also digs deep into pop culture and what inspired the band.By Fastball

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Purple Pain: Watching "The Amazing Bulk" 36:27

28d ago36:27

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05/24/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 9: Purple Pain: Watching "The Amazing Bulk" Ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to a movie so bad, it's good? Well, buckle up, because we're about to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the wonderfully wacky world of "The Amazing Bulk." Our latest podcast episode peels back the curtain on this low-budget…

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UAWIL #182: Guy Fletcher of Dire Straits 56:30

28d ago56:30

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Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Guy Fletcher joins UAWIL in a very special episode where we talk the charity single he produced, his days in Dire Straits, on the road and in the studio with Mark Knopfler and more. Going Home has for decades been the theme song to the movie Local Hero, which Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame not only composed but was the…

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UAWIL #181: Dio - The Last In Line 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

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Listeners of our show know that The Wolf loves Ronnie James Dio and his epic voice. We've done past episodes on his time in Sabbath (UAWIL #13), the Dreamers Never Die bio-pic/documentary (UAWIL #98) and last year's Holy Diver at 40 (UAWIL #129). So as Dio's sophomore effort turns 40 in 2024, we took the opportunity to celebrate Ronnie's voice and …

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"As Seen on TV" Hall of Shame 36:20

1M ago36:20

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05/10/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 8: "As Seen on TV" Hall of Shame Ever wondered if those "As Seen on TV" products are as life-changing as the perky hosts in khaki pants claim? Well, wonder no more! Join us on this episode as we dive into the wild and often disastrous world of products that promise miracles but deliver... nightmares. [00:00] - I…

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UAWIL #180: Prince - Purple Rain 1:18:12

1M ago1:18:12

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Coming off the success of his 1999 album, Prince took everything to another level with 1984's Purple Rain. The album featured 5 singles that would get major airplay on different radio formats (pop, rock, r&b, dance) and MTV. The album would sell over 25 million copies worldwide but it was also the soundtrack to the movie of the same name which gros…

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10 great songs to listen to this spring! 42:18

2M ago42:18

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Send us a Text Message. Your dose of indie pop, dream pop and alternative rock from France, America, the UK, Ireland, Sweden. Music featured on this episode: Pastel Coast: Rendez-vous The KVB: Tremors Funeral Lakes: Robber Baron Fantasy Whitelands (feat. Dottie): Tell me about it Virgins: Disappearer Hooveriii: This rock The Shop Window: Who’s in c…

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Noodle Adventures: Breakfast and Bagel Ramen 36:45

2M ago36:45

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5/3/24 Botch Job Society Episode 7 - Noodle Adventures: Breakfast and Bagel Ramen Ever wondered how your favorite bagel could taste in ramen noodle form? Brace yourselves for a wild ride through the zaniest ramen flavors you never dreamed would exist! We're not just talking about a quick noodle slurp; it's a full-blown, laugh-out-loud taste-testing…

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UAWIL #179: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA 1:27:21

2M ago1:27:21

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By 1984, Bruce Springsteen had long been hailed by rock critics as the next great American bard for the working man. His ability to mix heavy lyrics about the struggles of everyday life with catchy pop/rock rhythms had elevated him to rock royalty status before he ever made his 7th album. Released June 4, 1984 as a follow up to the melancholy and p…

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First Concert Memories #10: Metallica with Nige Savage of Chupacabra 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Our monthly sidecast First Concert Memories was created as a vehicle to capture those special moments in our lives when we saw a band we loved for the first time. The anticipation, the build up, the people you're with, the performance, the party - all of if can bring back so many rich and happy memories. And it's great for artists, writers, journal…

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UAWIL #178: Bad Company - Bad Company (The Debut Album) 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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On May 24, 1974, the world were introduced to new "supergroup" on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label with the self-titled debut of Bad Company. Sporting a world-class lineup of Paul Rodgers (Free) on vocals, Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople) on guitar, Boz Burrell (King Crimson) on bass and Simon Kirke (Free) on drums, Bad Company were seasoned vete…

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UAWIL #177: On First Listen - Roger Waters The Pros & Cons of Hitchhiking 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

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We developed our On First Listen series so we'd have the opportunity to give a good listen to albums which had somehow gotten past us. Maybe we'd always seen it in the record store and were curious or maybe friends had recommended the album but we never had a chance to listen. Perhaps, like Roger Waters 1984 solo effort The Pros & Cons of Hitchhiki…

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UAWIL #176: Don Jamieson Interview on No Sleep 'Til McSorley's 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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Don Jamieson is hilarious. His work as a comedian has landed him prime gigs like co-hosting That Metal Show on VH1 Classic, hosting the Monsters of Rock Cruise and performing his standup routine around the world. He joins the boys this week to talk about his new comedy album No Sleep 'Til McSorley's which was recorded at the legenday New York City …

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Cinematic Trainwreck: Watching "Fateful Findings" 33:36

3M ago33:36

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4/5/24 Botch Job Society Episode 6 - Cinematic Trainwreck: Watching "Fateful Findings" Hold on to your popcorn, folks; our latest episode is a whirlwind tour through Neil Breen's cinematic enigma "Fateful Findings." Imagine watching a film so perplexing, it makes "Birdemic" feel like a Hitchcock thriller – that's the kind of bizarre ride we're talk…

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Yes, New Arab Strap and Ride songs are out and many more! 42:39

3M ago42:39

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Send us a Text Message. Amazing songs handpicked by Sophie from France, America, Belgium, the UK, Italy Music featured on this episode: Arab Strap: Strawberry Moon You Said Strange: Trade Your Soul Ride: Last Frontier The Fashion Focus: Perfect Memory Wilsen: Ruiner She’s in Parties: Ritual (from the UK not Ireland) PSYMON SPINE: A Day is a Long Ti…

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UAWIL #175: Colin Hay Live Review 58:35

3M ago58:35

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As children of the MTV generation, The Wolf & Action Jackson grew up listening to and watching videos from Men At Work. The band from Down Under had some big hits and their first two albums, Business As Usual & Cargo, sold more than 20 million copies around the world. However, the quickly disappeared from the scene and it left us wondering where th…

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First Concert Memories #9: Rainbow with Amanda Lehmann 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

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Here on First Concert Memories, the monthly sidecast from your friends at The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast, we endeavor to bring you stories from guests about the first time they saw a particular band and how that impacted their life. For FCM 9, we're joined by dear friend of the show Amanda Lehmann as she relates going to see Rain…

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Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 2) 20:20

3M ago20:20

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3/28/24 Botch Job Society Episode 5 - Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 2) WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. Buckle up, food enthusiasts, because we’re about to take you on a hilarious jaunt through the culinary cataclysm of the internet’s worst-rated recipes! In the second part of our culinary misadventures, we dive into the doug…

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UAWIL #174: Rush - Grace Under Pressure 1:26:32

3M ago1:26:32

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Rush can be a very polarizing band. Even for those who "get it" there are eras that some fans disown or are slow to warm to. The 80s for Rush may be the most divisive period as everyone's favorite remaining power trio had seemed to turn in their heavy metal and progressive roots for synthesizers and shorter, more radio friendly tunes. After swaying…

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Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 1) 20:49

3M ago20:49

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3/22/24 Botch Job Society Episode 4 - Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 1) WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. Ever wondered how a seemingly simple dish like Mac and Cheese could turn into a culinary catastrophe? Join us as we laugh our way through the trials of making what might be the internet's worst Mac and Cheese recipe. Pictur…

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UAWIL #173: Scorpions - Love At First Sting 1:15:40

3M ago1:15:40

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Rudolf Schenker founded Scorpions as a teenager in Germany in 1965. With the British Invasion in full swing, he wanted to become a guitarist who wrote great songs, not a gunslinger ripping off the fastest licks he could. He built his repertoire over time and his band toured relentlessly to build an audience. By 1984, hard rock was all the rage and …

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The Experience Of Seeing Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 Rumours Tour 20:03

3M ago20:03

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The summer of 1977 remains etched in my memory as an extraordinary period for rock concerts, especially as a 16-year-old. From June to August of that year, I was fortunate to witness live performances by legends such as Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake & Palmer, and Yes, all at New York's Madison Square Garden. The excitement h…

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Byte-Sized Ambitions: The Macintosh Flop 30:25

3M ago30:25

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3/15/24 Botch Job Society Episode 3 - Byte-Sized Ambitions: The Macintosh Flop WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. In this riveting episode of our podcast, we delve into the tumultuous journey of the Macintosh in 1984, a period that promised innovation but delivered an unexpected setback for Apple. Unlike the narratives that champion failure as…

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UAWIL #172: Simple Minds Mel Gaynor Interview 53:30

3M ago53:30

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Mel Gaynor is well respected around the world for his talents as a drummer. Besides being on the skins for Simple Minds as they took off to global superstardom, he has worked with legends like Elton John, Tina Turner, Lou Reed, Jackson Browne, Robert Palmer, Meat Loaf and many more. But Mel can do more than keep the beat and he's releasing his firs…

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