Best The Muse Writers Center Podcasts (2024)

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NO 26: Cacey Nardolillo - Lexington Chamber Music Festival 28:56

18h ago28:56

28:56

Cacey Nadalilo, Executive Director of the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, shares insights into this year's highly anticipated festival, including the variety of programming and community outreach initiatives. Joined by host Kate Savage, Cacey highlights the festival's mission to bring world-class chamber music to Central Kentucky through an ar…

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No. 35: Phoebe White - Cowgirl's Delight 26:00

21d ago26:00

26:00

Phoebe White is a 14 year old multi-instrumentalist, singer / songwriter whose first nationally released album in 2022 when she was 12, debuted at number 7 on the Western radio charts. Phoebe was a featured guest on the GRAND OLE OPRY in 2023 where she performed with Grammy award winners Riders in the Sky. She was presented with a special honorary…

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No 34: Becky Alley and Samantha Simpson of Muse Collective 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

Samantha Simpson and Becky Alley, founders of the Muse Collective, a curatorial group in Lexington were inspired by the closure of Parachute Factory and the dearth of gallery space in the city. They discuss their innovative approach to building community and fostering inclusivity through pop-up exhibitions in unconventional spaces like garages and …

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No. 33: Larry Kezele and Yvonne Giles - The Freedom Train Monument 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

Larry Kezele, owner of Ruth Hunt Candy and the early champion for the soon-to-be installed Freedom Train Monument, and Yvonne Giles, Historian and Researcher also known as The African American History Guru, talk about the lives of the enslaved couple Lewis and Harriet Hayden and how once escaped from Lexington to the north, they became freedom figh…

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No. 32: Jordan Campbell - Executive Director, Gateway Regional Arts Center 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

Jordan Campbell, an award-winning actor and educator originally from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is a leading figure in the global arts and culture ecosystem. His career spans theatre, education, and policy, utilizing his acting background for diverse creative initiatives. While Jordan has performed worldwide, including on Broadway tours and prestigiou…

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No. 31: Constance Grayson - Pictures at an Exhibition 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

As a young girl growing up in Kentucky, Constance Grayson was drawn to and influenced by traditional handcrafts. She learned traditional quilting techniques from her Appalachian aunts and was fascinated, even as a young child, with the interplay of color, form and texture. Although she no longer utilizes the traditional techniques she learned as a …

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No. 30: Shawn Okpebholo - Composer in Residence, Lexington Philharmonic 20:42

3M ago20:42

20:42

Shawn Okpebholo was born in Lexington, Kentucky and a graduate of Tates Creek High School. He earned his doctoral degree in composition from the University of Cincinnati's Celloge-Conservatory of Music. Currently he serves as the Jonathan Blanchard Distinguished Professor of Composition at Wheaton College-Conservatory of Music and the Saykaly-Garbu…

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Unforgettable: Herb Hardesty, Tom Funeral Songs And The Mouse Tamborine 1:12:45

3M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Back in the Saddle again, this week the Dream Regime ponders the Unforgettable, the moments, the memories, the madness. An episode for the major Tom Waits fan, with a retelling of the Origin Story from the Georgian Terrace Hotel Bar replete with the illustrious Herb Hardesty and the wavy mop of hair only a young Tom in leather jacket could sport. F…

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No. 29: Rob Southard - Photodocumentarian 31:35

4M ago31:35

31:35

After receiving his BFA from University of Louisville in 2005, James Robert Southard worked for years as a freelance photojournalist and artist. In 2008 he left for Pittsburgh for graduate school in Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University. After graduating in 2011he was invited to international exhibitions such as the Moscow Biennale for Young Art,…

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No. 28: Wylie Caudill - Official Artist for 150th Kentucky Derby 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

Originally from Cynthiana, Kentucky, Wylie Caudill has emerged as a distinguished artist, rooted in the verdant landscape of Lexington. He is presently this year’s official artist for the prestigious 150th Kentucky Derby. Wylie's artistic narrative is woven with a distinctive imprint—a signature style he affectionately terms as "organic repetition.…

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No. 27: Kevin Nance - Geneva's Garden - Four Seasons of Beauty in Lexington's Gratz Park 31:10

4M ago31:10

31:10

Kevin Nance is a photographer, arts journalist and poet living in Lexington, Kentucky. His photographs have been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Chicago, Portland, Danville and Lexington, including at the Lexington Art League, the Lexington Public Library, the University of Kentucky Hospital and Arts Connect’s Mobile Gallery. His two collect…

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No. 26: Arturo Alonzo Sandoval - Artist and Exhibitor in "Raidance" 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

Born in 1942 in Espanola, New Mexico, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval is a fiber artist and educator best known for his weavings and for incorporating unconventional recycled materials – including vinyl and microfilm – into his works. Arturo taught at several schools around the country before accepting a faculty position in the art department at the Univer…

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No. 25: Mary Ann Taylor-Hall - Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Inductee 2024 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

Mary Ann Taylor-Hall was born Oct. 17, 1937, in Chicago, but spent much of her childhood in Florida. She attended the University of Florida and earned a masters in English at Columbia University. She taught at Auburn University, Miami of Ohio and the University of Puerto Rico before coming to the University of Kentucky in 1977. She met and married …

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Sheriff King: Stint In The Mint, Iggy Pop, And The BJ Bootcamp 1:08:12

5M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

The Regime's all here for a trip into the Ides of March and all things Roman, starting "In The Coliseum". Now we've all had one that "got away" but in this episode those stories come to light in a mind-bending raucous glory that'll bring you to your knees. With a tribute song to Tom Waits, weird Gregorian Calendar chants and an LA nightmare. Feel t…

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No. 24: Daniel Graham on Handmade Banjos and Art 32:02

6M ago32:02

32:02

Daniel Graham was raised in a military family and moved every two years for most of his life. He comes from a family of storytellers who love investigation and creativity. He earned his Undergraduate Degree at the University of Florida in Printmaking and a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia also in Printmaking. Between the two programs…

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Hip Magazine: Foam Suits, Funny Bone Explosion And Never Paint The Roof On Thanksgiving 1:06:55

6M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Are you hip? Or broken down on the ice? Once again, the Dream Regime gathers and this time out comes cautionary tales full of speed bumps from hell, jewel saws run amuck, falling past windows onto flagstone and a little saggy skin broken elbows, dude. We're talkin wall to wall stories with a bit of the blarney digression to relieve the pain, this i…

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No. 23: Jayne Moore Waldrop - She Remembered It All: The Art of Memory Painter Helen LaFrance 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

Episode #23 of the Art Throb Podcast features a conversation with writer Jayne Moore Waldrop about her most recent illustrated children's book - She Remembered It All: The Art of Memory Painter Helen LaFrance. Jayne is the author Drowned Town, names a 2022 Great Group Reads seletion by the Women's National Book Association and INDIES Book of the Ye…

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No. 22: KEVIN LANE DEARINGER - COLD AS A SILVER SPOON 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

Episode #22 of the Art Throb Podcast features a conversation with Kevin Lane Dearinger, a retired actor and teacher and recent author of a collection of poems titled COLD AS A SILVER SPOON. Kevin has written four volumes of theatre history two memoirs, assorted plays and monologues and five volumes of poetry. He tries to listen to a multitude of vo…

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No. 21: Roda Ferraro - Director, Keeneland Library 29:42

8M ago29:42

29:42

Roda has more than twenty years of experience leading, assessing, and promoting library, museum, research, and educational services, including her work with the Keeneland Library and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Through her focus on creating responsive systems of access for researchers and racing fans around the world, Keeneland Libr…

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No. 20: Colton Ryan (Actor & Singer) and Lyndy Franklin Smith (Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Lexington Theatre Company) 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

Episode 20 of the Art Throb Podcast features Colton Ryan and Lyndy Smith in conversation about the upcoming Lexington Theatre Company's production of the annual Concert with the Stars in which Colton Ryan will be performing as the Headlining Veteran Star. Colton was recently nominated for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his pe…

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No.19: Katharine Erickson - Museum Manager, 21c Museum Hotel, Lexington 31:48

9M ago31:48

31:48

Katharine was appointed in August 2023 as Museum Manager of the 21c Museum Hotel here in Lexington. Prior to that she has worked as an educator at a number of museums including The National Gallery of Art, the Washington National Cathedral, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and, for the majority of her career, at the Getty Villa in LA where she …

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Remembrance: Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Spinning Tunes on BBC Radio 6 1:10:21

9M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This episode the dream regime shares past dreams of Tom Waits after discovering some exciting news - that on Sunday December 3rd, Tom Waits will co-host a special radio show with Iggy Pop during the latter’s regular BBC Radio 6 Music slot. They will share old stories and spin some of their favorite tunes so check it out folks. Feel the Love!…

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No.18: Jessica Winters - Co-Founder of PRHBTN 37:12

9M ago37:12

37:12

Episode 18 of the Art Throb podcast features Jessica Winters, one half of the husband/wife team who in 2011 founded PRHBTN, Lexington's first street art festival. For more than a decade, Jessica and John Winters have facilitated the installation of large-scale murals by international artists throughout Lexington and have hosted annual gallery event…

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NO 17: Buffy Lawson on getting into the KY hall of fame 32:05

10M ago32:05

32:05

On Today’s Interview, Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Lexington musician Buffy Lawson about her music and her recent induction into the Kentucky Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame.By Kate Savage, Buffy Lawson

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Ghosted Again: Hank 3 and Playing Piano On The Set Of The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs 1:12:48

9M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Happy Halloween folks! In honor, we pay tribute to all the Ghosts we've crossed paths with, those who've Ghosted us and the afterlife. Spooky, haunting and full of cantankerous spirits this episode also has a little suprise from the set of the Coen Brothers film. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. For all you young and cool fans, Bob couldn't make it, b…

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No. 16: John Hockensmith - Henry Faulkner 38:56

10M ago38:56

38:56

Episode 16 of the Art Throb podcast features John Hockensmith who is the owner of Hockensmith Fine Art Editions Gallery and Press in Georgetown. We talk about the retrospective exhibition of over 188 artworks by Lexington artist Henry Faulkner on show at the Headley Whitney Museum until 12 November. Henry Faulkner was a prolific artist until his un…

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NO 15: Chris McGinley author of Once These Hills 29:55

10M ago29:55

29:55

In the depths of Appalachia's haunting beauty, a gripping thriller unfolds, taking readers on a journey through time and tragedy. But beware, for within the pages of Chris McGinley's novel lies an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless. As escaped convicts wreak havoc on a small mountain community, a young girl emerges as a beacon of hope,…

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No. 14: Guy Mendes - Lexington Camera Club 33:17

11M ago33:17

33:17

Episode No. 14 of the Art Throb Podcast features Guy Mendes, a Lexington photographer who began his photographic career almost by accident. A young transplant from New Orleans, he arrived at the University of Kentucky in 1966 hoping to become a journalist. The following year, he attended a rally to hear Wendell Berry speaking out against the Vietna…

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Gone Rogue: Scallywags, Strippers, Keith Richards And The Rolling Stones 1:04:18

11M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

If ya love Pirates, fancy yourself a Rogue, or have secretly dated a Stripper, this episode could be for you. Or more importantly, if you love hearing Keith Richards wax on fondly about Tom Waits, their time collaborating on Rain Dogs or get all giddy living vicariously through the Waits/Brennan 80s trilogy masterpieces, which defined the direction…

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NO. 13: John Paul Miller - False Riches 31:22

11M ago31:22

31:22

Episode No. 13 of the Art Throb Podcast features John Paul Miller who after 50 years in the car dealership business and concurrently running a commercial real estate business has just published his first novel that has been five years in the making. As a young boy JP Miller always wanted to be a cowboy but the closest he ever came was watching hors…

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No. 12: Dr. Fari Nzinga - Curator of African and Native American Collections at the Speed Museum 36:54

12M ago36:54

36:54

Episode No. 12 of the Art Throb Podcast features Dr. Fari Nzinga who is the Curator of African and Native American Collections at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY. In addition to caring for and stewarding these collections, she coordinates special exhibitions as well. Our conversation focuses on the current exhibition at The Speed Museum that…

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NO 11: Stephen Wiggins - Printmaker 30:52

1y ago30:52

30:52

Episode No. 11 of the Art Throb Podcast features Stephen Wiggins a Lexington Printmaker who will talk about his work but primarily the commissioned series of panels for the VIA Creative public art bus shelter on the corner of Elm Tree Lane and Third Street. Stephen Wiggins was born and raised in Lexington on the Northside of Lexington near 7th Stre…

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No. 10: Steve Hester - Malchus and Me 32:02

1y ago32:02

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Episode #10 of the Art Throb Podcast features Steve Hester who will talk about his book Malchus and Me , a novel that retells the story of the Passion of Christ, but through the eyes of the motley crew from the wild side of Jerusalem who manage to get caught up in those final days. It is a story of salvation, told from the margins. Steve Hester gr…

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NO 9 : Pamela Perlman - After the Race 28:19

1y ago28:19

28:19

Episode No. 9 of the Art Throb Podcast features Pamela Perlman who will talk about her most recent novel titled: AFTER THE RACE. Pamela was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. She received her degrees in English Literature and Journalism from Indiana University after which she spent a couple of years as press secretary on Capital Hill after whi…

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NO. 8: Julien Robson - Great Meadows Foundation 52:52

1y ago52:52

52:52

Episode No. 8 of the Art Throb Podcast features Julien Robson who talks about the Mary and Al Shands Collection, the exhibition of their work Rounding the Circle currently at the Speed Art Museum, and the Great Meadows Foundation that today has awarded more that $850,000 in grants to over 300 artists in the region. Julien is an Independent Curator…

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Closing Time: 50th Anniversary Special Vinyl Release Extravaganza 1:29:06

1y ago1:29:06

1:29:06

This episode we depart from our usual zany leap into the unknown and focus all attention on celebrating the 50th anniversay vinyl release of Tom Waits' first album, called a masterpiece by some, a major entrance onto the musical stage by others, and didn't bother Bob. In appreciation of the new 180g 45rpm vinyl released by Anti-, The Dream Regime s…

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NO. 7: KEVIN LANE DEARINGER - ELEANOR ROBSON BELMONT, a Theatrical Life 34:22

1y ago34:22

34:22

Episode No. 7 of the Art Throb Podcast features Kevin Lane Dearinger who will talk about his most recent publication, a theatre history titled Eleanor Robson Belmont - a Theatrical Life, as well as his other plays and poetry. Author Kevin Lane Dearinger, a Woodford County native, is a former teacher and retired professional actor and singer. He ha…

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NO. 6: Marty Wayman, Suraya Shalash, Kris Ratliff - ActOut Theatre Group 32:32

1y ago32:32

32:32

Episode No. 6 of the Art Throb Podcast features Marty Wayman, Suraya Shalash and Kris Ratliff who talk about the ActOut Theatre Group, with a focus on their roles in the upcoming production of Five Lesbians Eating Quiche. ActOut Theatre Group, was founded in 1997 by several individuals dedicated to sharing their passion with others. Based in Lexing…

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The Leather Man: Kerouac, Vagabonds And Bumpin Uglies In The Graveyard 1:11:57

1y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

To ring in Season 9, the Dream Regime tackles one of Tom's favorite subjects, the Vagabond, and all those who don't fit in to the straight and narrow, like the mysterious 19th century french Leather Man, who circled the same 365 mile northeastern route every year. That's right, it sounds just like a story worthy of a Coen Brothers film starring non…

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Episode 5: Kris Greiner - 7500+ Miles / Needle Felter 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

Episode No. 5 of the Art Throb Podcast features Kris Grenier who will talk about the 7500+ miles of hiking trails she has walked and how she has captured some of these awesome landscapes into needled-felted artwork scenes. As a backpacker and ultramarathoner, Kris Grenier explores the world on foot. Her travels have taken her from the hills of Geor…

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Totally Tom 15: The Golden Globes, Seth Rogen And Bob Quits The World 1:08:19

1y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

For the die-hard Waits fans, this episode finds the Dream Regime reviewing a Pop Matters article by Alexander Heigl featuring his "15 of the best songs" list that encapsulates Toms’ incredibly varied career. Trying to illustrate his entire catalog of song styles with 15 tunes is a brave act, one that we couldn't ignore. So we dove in with glee, a h…

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Episode 4: Sugar Flower Artist and Mischief Maker 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Alex Narramore, sugar flower artist, discusses her art form, love of gardening and source of inspiration. Alex Narramore owns The Mischief Maker in Lexington, Kentucky. She is a botanically accurate sugar flower artist and grows all of the flowers in her gardens that she uses later as live references to sculpt her sugar flowers. Alex works from the…

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Episode 3: Featuring Janet Holloway 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

29:37

Janet Holloway is an award-winning Kentucky-based author and entrepreneur. Her career has spanned a broad and varied base. Janet has worked as a high school Spanish and English teacher, been in theatre production in New York City and worked with youth in East Harlem. In 1990 after a period of working for local government in Lexington, Kentucky, she…

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Episode 2: Jennie Leavell and Ana Melendez and Sammy’s Story 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

25:44

Until quite recently Jennie Leavell, original owner and publisher of ACE Magazine in Lexington, KY., and Ana Melendez, aged twelve and in the sixth grade at Paris Middle School, Paris, KY., were total strangers. But, as is so often the case, it was happenstance that placed them together in what turned out to be a perfect collaboration. Last year Je…

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Episode 1: Featuring Jon Kolkin, MD 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

28:33

Jon Kolkin is a physician, an international medical volunteer, an award-winning author, an Integrated Medicine Health Coach and an internationally recognized photographer. Through his set of life experiences he is uniquely qualified to share universally relevant, practical, science-based strategies for living a more balanced, compassionate life whi…

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Phil Proctor: The Firesign Theatre, Mel Brooks, Pixar and Rugrats 1:51:25

1+ y ago1:51:25

1:51:25

What is Reality? Thats the question the celebrated comedy group The Firesign Theatre asked and we were fortunate enough to hang out in co-founder Phil Proctor's reality in this episode, totally engulfed in his hilarious and dangerous tales. From his start as a child actor in New York television and Broadway to acting with the likes of Jack Nicholso…

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Resurgence: Portamento, Dudeamento, And Beavis & Butthead 1:04:30

1+ y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Back in the saddle again after the 6 month sabbatical, the Dream Regime celebrates their Resurgence with an unexpected discussion of all things Italian, or most all things, or at least the important ones! Including tales of Thanksgiving in Vienna, country feasts in Umbria, New York theater coming to Sonoma County AND a Beavis and Butthead commentar…

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Unrequited Love: Orange Barrel, Black Oak Arkansas And Getting Dumped At The Airport 1:04:30

1+ y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

The Dream Regime is back after an unexpected 6 month hiatus with this last recording we did in June of 2022. This time around we tripped fantastic on the familiar topic of unrequited love, sharing stories of our own heart breaks and listening to some appropriate tunes from Tom. With Dead and Lovely, Black Wings, Black Rider and a surprise segment f…

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Classic Confetti: Tom Terrific, Gilbert Gottfried, And Lucky Day Playing From My Tombstone 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

This one's for all our die-hard Tom Wait's fans out there with the classic Dream Regime Lineup picking a favorite song from each decade and expounding on the effect Tom has had on our lives. Leaving a place in our hearts and feeling the gratitude to be walking on the same planet as our Muse, Bill also reads a very moving share from a Trucker fan po…

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Anxiety Attack: Repercussions, Scuba Thing In My Mouth And Ice Has Been Discontinued 1:11:27

2+ y ago1:11:27

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The dream regime is back at it, this time delving into the bottom of anxiety, fear and the opposites - Trust and the holy now rodeo. Including a few hilarious panic attack tales, a recap of the origins of the podcast and an outstanding cover of "In the Neighborhood" by Peter Gabriel. It's another fun hour of delirious conversation on the music of T…

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