The rising tide of Steely Dan memes, merchandise, and general nostalgia among millennials are just stray bits of proof: an unexpected 21st-century Dan-aissance is in full swing. Why is this slick, cynical, and extremely expensive-sounding music—deemed uncool by self-consciously hip music fans for decades—having this kind of resurgence? Hosted by Alex Preiss (creator of the popular @baddantakes Twitter account) with sincere love and embarrassingly deep knowledge, Gaucho Amigos explores how a ...
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Tim Burningham from the The Center for Company Culture reveals all of his strategies for creating a strong organizational culture that will transform your company’s results. Discover how you can create a culture within your organization and among the teams you lead that will make your life as a leader so much easier! Tim’s practical and straight forward advise will help you create an organization that people love working for. Improved employee retention, engagement, productivity, alignment, ...
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This season, we'll talk with artist, musicians and other creatives, journalist, educators and anyone else contributing to the culture— pushing the needle and stretching the margins. From one-on-on conversation to roundtable discussions— Covering everything from Hip-Hop to Quantum physics (not actual Quantum Physics, but if you’re unfamiliar with Black culture it might just sound like it.. ) Addressing the world the only way we know how, talking about it. Everybody's telling stories— these ar ...
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The GANGSTERCAST DJ mix series comes from the I'M A HOUSE GANGSTER movement. A HOUSE GANGSTER has the undying commitment and passion for House music, they know that this music is not a trend, it's a culture. The mixes all come from the DJs that follow this culture and love and respect the sound - some are established names on the worldwide scene, some are the future stars of tomorrow, and they all represent the raw, underground essence of real House music. Each mix in the GANGSTERCAST series ...
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Meet Krys McDonald at the intersection of Christianity and culture as she curates conversations that are real, relevant, and sometimes ratchet - but theologically sound and socially thought-provoking. Each conversation is created to engage, equip, and empower - with wisdom and humor. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shespeakswithkrysmcdonald/support
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Greetings & Welcome To Iniversal Sounds. I'm Dj Ras1Heart Throwing Down Some Of The Hottest Reggae, Funk, & Soul Mixes Here in Babylon. 45 Years Of Respect For The Drummer & The Dancer. Grew Up In A Family That Loved Music & Dance. I Can't Ever Remember A Time Without Music Being A Big Part Of My life. Grew Up By Green Bay Wisconsin & Just Across The Pond From Motown. 1977 Was Great & The Disco Was Pumping The Vibes To The Dance Floor & Everybody Was Dancing. Much Of That Was The Funk/Soul/R ...
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Bookings: cybergrooveam.com Contact & Links: https://linktr.ee/mizeyesis Mizeyesis is a dj & producer from the Northeastern United States, she resides in Boston. She's also US Manager and Founding Member of the US Chapter for DNB Girls. Her whole life she was engulfed in expression from being a former professional dancer who studied with Alvin Ailey, to visual art, to learning & studying music at an early age. Her start began in 2004 in where she started to dj, throw events and co-founded a ...
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A podcast by a college kid for a college kid or anyone in between who wants or rather needs a place where they can sit down and decompress from life. Hosted by college kid Owen Vinson the Seeker’s Shelter is for those who are looking for a community built upon honesty, openness and connectivity as well as just a good ol time. The podcast will tackle hard questions that many college aged kids ask about college, identity, and the largely talked about ‘real world’ that will confront us all even ...
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Yoga and ayurveda conversations for smart, compassionate practice with Kathryn Anne Flynn. Featuring wisdom + resources for curious yoga teachers and students to cultivate kind minds and smart hearts.
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"Respect the Seven Second Delay" ft. Don Breithaupt
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Don Breithaupt, who wrote the 33 1/3 series book on Aja, joins the podcast to talk about his lifelong relationship to Steely Dan's music as a writer, singer-songwriter, and fan. Don passes on some of the musical wisdom he received from interviewing Donald Fagen for his Aja book, and discusses the influence of Steely Dan on his long-running musical …
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Mizeyesis Guest mix on Swamp Sessions on The Underground Lair - 7.13.2024
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TracklistPod x Tamen - SubvertLO - 854 Loxy & Resound - Silent Knight (Overlook Remix) Teebee - The VoidHolsten - UnderstandAdam F - MetropolisLoxy & Resound - VibraniumDeadly Silence - Your Soul Is MineUniversal Project - Born KillaMarvel Cinema - Endless EnergyGoldie - Jah (J Kenzo Tribute Remix)Holsten - One Step CloserJon Cross - Retrocause Pod…
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"Angular Banjos Sound Good to Me" ft. Elliot Scheiner
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Engineer, mixer, and producer Elliot Scheiner, who won Grammys for his work on Aja, Gaucho, and Two Against Nature, joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences working on those classic Steely Dan albums, and more.By baddantakes
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Mizeyesis for Danger Chamber Digital Takeover on The Underground Lair - June 22 2024
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Tracklist: 01. World View - Nazca Lines02. Outrage VS Nomine - Infinite Self03. Fada - Controlled Freedom (Polska Remix)04. Outrage vs Nomine - Trespass05. Pod x Tamen - Ino06. Type - Sprinter 07. Park Shadow - Microsleep08. Holsten - Stallion09. Forest Drive West - Neptune10. Section X Surface - Derelict11. Loxy & Resound - Vibranium12. Deadly Sil…
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Producer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby joins the podcast to primarily discuss his collaborations with another band whose songs contain obtuse lyrics and complex chord sequences, Prefab Sprout. Thomas shares his experiences producing the albums Steve McQueen (1985) and Jordan: The Comeback (1990), and also talks a bit about his own solo work an…
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"The Trip We Made to Hollywood" ft. Elliott Randall
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Guitarist Elliott Randall joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences with Steely Dan, from playing shows and recording with Donald and Walter in 1960's New York, to later joining them in L.A. to lay down guitar solos on songs like "Reelin' in the Years" and "Green Earrings." Elliott also looks back on friendships with several beloved music…
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"They Never Knew it Went Down" ft. Andy Cush
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Writer and bassist Andy Cush (Pitchfork, Garcia Peoples) joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of tackling the Steely Dan hits with his new cover band Katy & the Liars, and shares how Chuck Rainey's bass parts on "Kid Charlemagne" and "Peg" inspired him to learn how to slap the bass.By baddantakes
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Max Zuckerman's debut solo album The Corner Office, with its perfectly arranged jazz-pop epics about creeps and sleazebags, is very reminiscent of a certain band...Max joins the podcast to talk about his own work and creative process, his love of Steely Dan, and other musical influences including Brazilian groups like Azymuth and Japanese City Pop.…
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Classic rock journalist Allison Rapp (Ultimate Classic Rock) joins the podcast to discuss some of her favorite songs from the Dan-verse, including "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City" and Tori Amos' cover of "Do It Again," and shares what it was like to see Steely Dan on their current tour with the Eagles. Also, Alex shares a brief follow-up on…
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Guitarist Steve Khan, who played on 5 of the 7 tracks on Gaucho including the solo on "Glamour Profession," joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences collaborating with Steely Dan. Steve also shares his memories of recording on some of the "lost Gaucho" tracks, including "I Can't Write Home About You" and "Heartbreak Souvenir."…
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Skru Ft Mizeyesis - Dreams & Control (clips of two tracks) - Sea Jah EP (Hexagon Digital 2016)
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Two tracks I collabed with Skru on for his SEA JAH EPhttps://hexagondigital.bandcamp.com/album/sea-jah-e-pBy Drum & Bass and Jungle by Mizeyesis
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Wand frontman, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Hanson joins the podcast to discuss how Steely Dan influences his creative process. He also shares his thoughts on classic rock, the eerie perfection of Aja, and some of his other musical influences ranging from Steve Howe to Sinatra.By baddantakes
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"It Will Come Back to You" ft. Jazmine Hughes / Helen Newby
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Writer Jazmine Hughes joins the podcast to share her "Steely Dan testimony," explaining how she discovered their work through hip-hop samples, and later developed an appreciation of their witty, off-kilter lyrics. Also, I talk to Helen Newby about her superb cello cover of "Peg."By baddantakes
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Drummer Rick Marotta, the session specialist who played on classic Steely Dan songs like "Peg," "Hey Nineteen," "Time Out of Mind," and others, joins the podcast to share his experiences recording with Donald and Walter in the late 70's.By baddantakes
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"In a Faded Yellow-Green" ft. Anna Martinez
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Graphic designer/artist Anna Martinez (better known as "Jive Miguel" on Twitter) joins the podcast to talk about how connecting with other Steely Dan fans was like "finding her people." Anna also shares her thoughts on some of the catalogue's puzzling artwork choices, and explains why she's taken on learning the melodica as an homage to Donald.…
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"Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad
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Writer and film composer Paul Grimstad (The Sweet East) joins the podcast to discuss the particulars of Steely Dan's studio recording process and their mastery of arranging for rock music. Paul also shares how a piece on Gaucho he wrote for The Paris Review led to a correspondence and eventual interview with Donald himself.…
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New Zealand-based computer musician Luke Rowell joins the podcast to discuss how a surging interest in Steely Dan has influenced his vaporwave music project Eyeliner, whether it be from Donald's piano tutorials or a shared love of "fake fake jazz."By baddantakes
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Vibraphonist Bill Ware (Groove Collective, Home at Last) joins the podcast to talk about his experiences as a band member of Steely Dan from 1993-95. Bill shares some "behind the scenes" tour stories, and explains how Donald's creative process and compositional techniques became an important influence his own work.…
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"The Other Side of No Tomorrow" ft. F.J. McMahon
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Singer-songwriter F.J. McMahon joins the podcast to tell the story behind his 1969 folk-rock masterpiece Spirit of the Golden Juice, sharing how his experiences in Vietnam and living in San Francisco during the 60's informed the songs on the only album he's ever released. Also, F.J. discusses his love of Steely Dan and explains why they were his fa…
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Writer Jack Hamilton (author of Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination) joins the podcast to discuss Steely Dan's relationship to R&B and Motown, and how Donald and Walter's reclusiveness and decision to forgo touring helped create a cult following that endures today.By baddantakes
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Kenny Vance (singer and founding member of Jay and the Americans) joins the podcast to tell the story of discovering two young songwriters named Fagen and Becker at the Brill Building in the late 1960's, and shares what it was like to tour, record, and collaborate with Donald and Walter in the "pre-Steely Dan" era.…
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Actor and comedian Rob Delaney (author of A Heart That Works) joins the podcast to talk about his newfound Steely Dan obsession, giving particular praise to their "rock band" era, and contrasting Donald's legacy with that of adjacent NYC-area rock legends Bruce Springsteen and Lou Reed.By baddantakes
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"You'll See the Oceans Part" ft. Brian Sweet
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Brian Sweet, author of Steely Dan biography Reelin' in the Years, joins the podcast to talk about how he ended up writing the first Steely Dan book ever published. Brian also shares what it was like to be a Dan fan in the pre-Internet era, and how he eventually came to meet his heroes Donald and Walter.…
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"Local Boys Will Spend a Quarter" ft. Rob Mounsey
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Keyboardist, arranger, and studio specialist Rob Mounsey joins the podcast to share his experiences working on Steely Dan's 1980 album Gaucho. Rob discusses in detail his contributions to the songs "Babylon Sisters," "Glamour Profession," and "Gaucho," and sheds some light on the creative process behind those three legendary Steely Dan tracks.…
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"Hanging With the Mayor" ft. Zamauri Jones
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Zamauri Jones, aka "Dealing Stan" on Instagram, joins the podcast to talk about the origins of his Steely Dan obsession and how it led to the creation of his popular fan account. We also explore some of the deep cuts, live rarities and other Dan-related obscurities Zamauri has discovered over the years and shared on his account.…
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Lenise Bent (the first female audio engineer to receive a Platinum Album) joins the podcast to share her experiences working as an Assistant Engineer on Aja, recalling everything from the process of recording Donald's vocals on "Home at Last" to her memories of legendary guest appearances by Wayne Shorter and Michael McDonald.…
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"Festive Icons Along the Way" ft. Barney Hurley
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Samuel Purdey co-leader/songwriter and Steely Dan aficionado Barney Hurley joins the podcast to tell the origin story behind his incredible collection of Dan-related archival photographs and memorabilia. He also recalls his reaction to Two Against Nature's Grammy win, and shares what it was like to live in New York as a British Dan fan.…
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Renowned producer and audio engineer Bill Schnee (author of Chairman at the Board) joins the podcast to share some of his experiences working on Aja, for which he won a Grammy for Best Engineered Album. He explains how the recording process on that album defied his own expectations for working with Donald and Walter, and talks about his particular …
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Guitarist and friend Tim Good joins the podcast to discuss the various styles of Steely Dan's many guitarists, from founding members Denny Dias and Skunk Baxter to session specialists Elliott Randall and Larry Carlton. Tim also explains why a one-off Steely Dan collaborator is his single favorite guitarist of all-time.…
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2. Episode 4: We Are A Religious People Suffocated By An Unreligious Culture
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Where is our identity grounded, why is any of "it" significant, and why do we find our culture at the crossroads of the mirky swamp of despond? This week we address the age old question of religion's deep importance to humanity and attempt to piece together why our culture has ensnared its people within their own idolatrous and morbid maze. I am no…
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"Any Man Left on the Rio Grande" ft. Howard Rodman
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Screenwriter and author Howard Rodman joins the podcast to share some of his experiences as a lifelong friend of Walter Becker, from seeing Mingus in the Village with him to eating together at Mr. Chow's. He also shares his perspective on seeing a younger generation embrace the music of Steely Dan.By baddantakes
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"Embrace of the Trade Winds" ft. Zach Phillips
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Fievel is Glauque songwriter and co-leader Zach Phillips joins the podcast in-person to discuss his creative process and recording ethos, contrasting his own approach to making music to Becker and Fagen's. We also talk about Walter's solo album 11 Tracks of Whack, and share some thoughts on the new "Second Arrangement." Produced with additional com…
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2. Episode 3: The Sound of Freedom: The Awakening To A Disturbing Disease
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An Angel Studios production, entitled Sound of Freedom hit theaters July Fourth. Since its release the movie has stirred the pot quite a bit, making its message a prevalent talking point on many news stations and media outlets. Today, we are discussing why this movie has caused such outrage from people and what that means as our culture moves forwa…
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2. Episode 2: Essentials For Greater Dorm Room Success (THE DEEP CUTS)
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Life in college is rough. From figuring out how to wake up on time to finding the right meal to fuel your body, everybody has that awkward learning curve adjusting to living on your own. Today we are unpacking many different tools to help this transition feel less awkward and more smooth. Straying away from the TikTok typical and YouTube vlog advic…
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"The Home of a Mutual Friend" ft. Cimcie Nichols
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Cimcie Nichols joins the podcast to discuss her late father Roger Nichols' life, legacy and work as Steely Dan's recording engineer. She also talks about her experience around discovering lost Gaucho track "The Second Arrangement," and shares some never-before-heard clips of Steely Dan recording stories from her father's vault.…
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Why does everything have to be either/or? Absolute? Divided? Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture with a conversation centered around what it means to be objective in a world of perceived absolutes. How can we learn to see certain situations from a both/and angle instead of forcing our opi…
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"Spandex Jackets for Everyone" ft. Josh Mound
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Josh Mound (writer for Audiophile Style's The Best Version Of... series) joins the podcast to discuss Donald Fagen's The Nightfly, explaining why the album was a landmark in digital recording and how it became a popular "audiophile audition" album. We also explore why the themes of lead single "I.G.Y." have surprising relevance more than 40 years o…
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"The Second Arrangement" ft. Libby Cudmore
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Writer Libby Cudmore (contributing author to A Beast Without a Name) joins the podcast to talk about lost Steely Dan media, and shares what it was like to see the one and only performance of "The Second Arrangement" at the Beacon Theater in 2011. Also, Alex shares his thoughts on last week's long-awaited release of the "Second Arrangement" tape.…
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"This Rabelaisian Puff of Smoke" ft. Winston Cook-Wilson
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Office Culture frontman, music critic, and friend Winston Cook-Wilson joins for the first in-person episode of Gaucho Amigos. We trace some of the roots of our joint interest in Steely Dan, and Winston shares everything from his particular appreciation for The Royal Scam (for which he wrote the Pitchfork review) to the connection between Steely Dan…
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"Way Deep Into Nothing Special" ft. I.G.Y. Azalea
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The man behind the "I.G.Y. Azalea" twitter account (@haitiandvorce) joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the online "Danaissance" phenomenon and his role in the Steely Dan twitter community, and talks about why the pandemic era renewed his love of the band and its rich, "meme-able" lore.By baddantakes
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"Route 5 to Laughing Pines" ft. James Jackson Toth
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Singer-Songwriter James Jackson Toth (fka Wooden Wand) joins the podcast for a fun rambling Dan chat that touches on everything from "Albinigate" to touring life to the Minutemen cover of "Dr. Wu."By A Steely Dan Podcast
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"Quantum Criminals" ft. Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay
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Writer Alex Pappademas and painter Joan LeMay join the podcast to discuss their brilliant new book Quantum Criminals. The authors explain how the idea of structuring a Steely Dan book around the cast of characters sparked their collaboration, as we dive into the Dan-verse to talk about characters both real (Cathy Berberian, Keith Jarrett) and imagi…
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"Nothin' Here But History" ft. Chelsea and Katie Leu
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Book critic Chelsea Leu's recent New Yorker piece "My Unlikely Connection to Steely Dan" provided a refreshing and unique perspective on Steely fandom. Chelsea and her sister Katie join the podcast to share their story in detail, explaining how they stumbled upon the music of Steely Dan as sheltered teenagers growing up in the suburbs, and found un…
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"Live at the Starplex, Part 2" ft. Jokermen
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My conversation with Evan and Ian of the Jokermen podcast reaches its thrilling conclusion in this second half of a two-part episode. We continue discussing a soundboard recording of a September 1994 show, highlighting some of the individual performances of songs ranging from beloved hits to some of the deeper cuts from Donald and Walter's respecti…
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2. Episode 1: Embarking On A New Journey While Wearing The Same Shoes
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Welcome back to the newly improved Seeker's Shelter! This episode marks a new chapter for the podcast. As I've taken the last few months to work through life and develop a goal for this show, I am ready to share with you all the new path I am finding! Throughout this episode I will discuss the future plans for the show as well as breakdown three co…
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Mizeyesis pres: Spring DNB & Jungle Vibes DJ Mix - 2021
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Mizeyesis - To Absolve (Unreleased)Tim Reaper - Actually (Need Money for Laptop, 2015)Jamie Myerson - Unarmed Movements (Unarmed Movements, 2021)Double O Ft Sheba Q - God is a woman (Coco Bryce rmx) (Western Lore, 2021)Law & Wheeler - Survivalist (Law's Punk VIPA mix) (Repertoire, 2020)Spirit - Jamming (Inneractive Music, 1998)Forest Drive West - N…
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Mizeyesis - Spring DNB & Jungle Vibes 2022 DJ Mix - May 2022
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01. DJ Madd - Knowledge02. Inner Terrain - Room 203. Mark System - Wanna Dance04. Kyam - Drift05. Laytn - Dust & Ages (Silence Groove Remix)06. Mister Shifter - Murder One07. Krugah - Sinister08. Sully - 5ives09. Mizeyesis - Sultry10. Kid Lib - Don't Make Me Wait11. Thumbzo - The Power of Music12. Mizeyesis - Warmth13. Fanu - Gone But Not Forgotten…
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Mizeyesis Drumcraft Mix recorded Nov 2021
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Tracklist:Dreamers of the Dreams Master - Alpha OmegaUnleashed - BungleTurtle Break - Forest Drive WestOn Top – Mark SystemNucleus & Paradox - Love HerShadowland – J-KonMental Aerobics – FanuThe Voice – Laytn & SekiMusic Is The Thing – SicknoteFernweh – KyamNucleus – Raw DeluxHarvest – EusebiaSaatchi – DJ ScamThugwindow – Dead Man's ChestConquest o…
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"Live at the Starplex, Part 1" ft. Jokermen
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Evan and Ian of the Jokermen podcast join for a discussion about Steely Dan's 1990's live act. Through the lens of a bootleg soundboard recording of a 1994 show in Dallas, we talk about some of Don and Walt's creative choices in bringing their studio output to a live setting, and discuss how the "reunion tour" shows became the blueprint for the Ste…
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"With Jazz and Conversation" ft. Lester the Nightfly
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The man behind @TheNightflyWJAZ joins the podcast for a fun chat between two Dan-themed Twitter accounts. They speculate on everything from how Steely Dan might have been different had they continued alternating lead vocalists as on Can't Buy a Thrill, to what 1980's post-Gaucho "smooth jazz Steely Dan" might have sounded like.…
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