Best The Sam Amp Billie Show Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 276: Campus Protests and Free Speech 1:02:50

4d ago1:02:50

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Joining us to talk about the recent campus protests and their ramifications for free speech is Kristen Shahverdian of PEN America. Kristen discusses the various balls that campuses must keep in the air, considering the participants' right to free speech, safety on campus, and viewpoint-neutral policy decisions. She discusses the advice that PEN Ame…

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David Maurici; Author 41:14

22d ago41:14

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For 15 months after he was released from prison, Michael Alig, also known as the Party Monster, lived with David Maurici. Sour Candy & Chaos chronicles the crazy situations that swirled around Michael Alig during his post-prison return to New York City. This is the story of his new book; SOUR CANDY and CHAOS; My Life with the Party Monster - the af…

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Five of my Best; MOUSSE T. 27:09

29d ago27:09

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Mousse T. on his Top Five tracks; Yes, Horny & Sex Bomb, and some surprises° Mousse T., born Mustafa Gündoğdu, renowned German DJ, record producer, and songwriter, is celebrated for his contribution to the house music scene. Here he talks about his Top Five tracks. Please share and subscribe! Mousse T. rose to international fame with his 1998 hit s…

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Episode 275: Sam Hinton, Folk Singer, Scientist, and Amazing Person 55:33

1M ago55:33

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The Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival at Old Poway Park in San Diego will be held June 1! We're delighted in this episode to share Sam's history through the eyes of his granddaughter Katrina Hinton-Cooper. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Sam's music, his tremendous work for the Aquarium Museum of the Scripps Institute of Oceanography,…

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Albert Hammond SINGER SONGWRITER 1:05:41

1M ago1:05:41

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Albert Hammond's career spans over five decades, characterized by his exceptional talent as both a performer and a songwriter. His early work in the 1960s included co-founding the British band The Family Dogg, which achieved moderate success. However, it was his solo career in the 1970s that propelled him to international fame. To watch on YouTube …

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Episode 274: How To Write Better About Drugs 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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Join us as pharmacist Miffie Seideman talks about her new book from Indiana University Press, "The Grim Reader: A Pharmacist's Guide to Putting Your Characters in Peril," a great resource for fiction writers who would like to bring a bit more accuracy to their drug-related scenes. Jennifer and Miffie talk about the most egregious errors that show u…

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Part 2; Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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On Part 2 of the Carl McIntosh interview (Loose Ends) we conclude the story which sees the band split, and Carl gives his opinion today on former members Jane and Steve. Both parts are available as audio and YouTube podcasts. To see this interview on YouTube use these links.... For Part One use this link: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23z…

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Part 1. Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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Part 1 of the story of Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends. If you want to watch this interview go here: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23zjxKzS⁠ Part 2 is also now online. Loose Ends formed in 1980 when Carl McIntosh, a native of London, England, met Steve Nichol and Jane Eugene (then Loose End). The trio quickly gained attention with their disti…

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Episode 273: An Appraisal of "Splinters" 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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Okay, so the new memoir "Splinters" wasn't our favorite book ever, and sometimes it downright irritated us, but our investigation into what worked (and what didn't!) makes for a fascinating conversation about the nature of memoir and new trends in the genre, from "woe is me" themes to shameless self-exposure which apparently appeals to voyeuristic …

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Martin Gerke/Groenalund 41:41

2M ago41:41

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For Groenalund's Martin Gerke, music is a time machine with which one can travel to the year 1979 in order to reshape the future from there. This was for Martin, ABBA's best year. Not only is their music reminiscent of ABBA, Martin uses the same techniques in the studio to recreate their authentic sound, and has even worked Janne Schaffer, known fr…

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BELOUIS SOME Five Of His Best 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Belouis Some on his TOP FIVE songs - the list is below with youtube links to watch them, but to find out his number one you'll have to watch the podcast.⁠ ⁠ YouTube link to watch the interview; https://youtu.be/Xnlz-njHeFQ?si=7k_E6zPp3v71zd8j⁠ ⁠ Charismatic British singer-songwriter, Belouis Some, carved out a niche for himself in the music industr…

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Janne Schaffer 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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Discover the untold ABBA story of Sweden's greatest guitarist, Janne Schaffer. Learn about his incredible journey and his impact on the iconic band's sound. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden, a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his versatile and innovative style. He ros…

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Episode 272: The Use of AI in Screenwriting 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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Join Craig Erpelding, Director of the BFA in Cinematic Arts at Indiana University, to discuss the ways AI can be used effectively and ethically in the development of screenplays and the teaching of screenwriting. Craig bravely jumps into this fraught topic and clearly and logically explains his own research with the tool and what limitations and co…

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ACE OF BASE with Jens von Reis 48:37

2M ago48:37

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A new documentary of Ace of Base, directed by Jen von Reis has been released. Siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, along with their friend Ulf Ekberg, took the world by storm in late 1992 with their record-breaking debut album Happy Nation (Later reissued as The Sign) Watch on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/zfsTAWzjyNk?si=ufF2V9jJYA5-zwHI If y…

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Episode 271: April 27 Is Indie Bookstore Day! 57:49

2M ago57:49

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Join us as we talk with Teri Den Herder, longtime bookseller at the UCSD Bookstore, about Independent Bookstore Day, the annual celebration of indie bookstores, and the San Diego Book Crawl, the weekend when booklovers swarm the 13 participating bookstores in search of books, passport stamps, prizes, and surprises. We discuss the national day, how …

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The Story of ABBAMANIA - THE SHOW 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Continuing the ABBA themed shows as we approach Eurovision, this is the story of ABBAMANIA -THE SHOW, an electrifying tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA that dazzles audiences with its energetic performances and faithful renditions of ABBA's greatest hits. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: The story of how ABBA won EUROVISION …

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BJÖRN AGAIN 47:59

2M ago47:59

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An amazing interview that highlights the importance of the cover band. Their role in helping ABBA'S revival. How they played for the Queen, and even more bizarrely, for Putin, and how they became one of the most successful tribute acts in the world. Please share and like this interview! https://youtu.be/cnlDDpGZaAk?si=MEbkm6cxn5Pz-X69 This is the s…

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Ralf Hildenbeutel 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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Ralf Hildenbeutel, electronic music maestro and sonic architect, lauded for his work in the 90s with Sven Väth, has carved out a successful career in film music, including his highly acclaimed soundtrack to the new Netflix series SUPERSEX. ⁠ ⁠ The latest podcast covers his whole life, including his masterful work with Sven Väth, his work with other…

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How ABBA won EUROVISION 37:08

3M ago37:08

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NOTE - Photo Ola Lager (Premium Rockshot) It's 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, and leading up to this year's event, I'm running a series of interviews around the theme.⁠ ⁠ First up is ABBA authority Carl Magnus Palm telling how ABBA won Eurovision - what led up to the competition, the genesis of the song Waterloo and wh…

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Bill Sharpe - Shakatak 55:14

3M ago55:14

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Bill Sharpe, British keyboardist and composer, was a founding member of the jazz-funk group Shakatak. Born in 1952, Sharpe developed a love of the piano at an early age, studied music at University, and after a period of being in a band with Trevor Horn, formed Shakatak with Nigel Wright, Roger Odell and Keith Winter. With vocals from Jill Saward, …

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Episode 270: The Magic of Debi Derryberry 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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Join the charming Debi Derryberry as we explore her long career as a voice-over artist, including voicing Jimmy Neutron, as well as her various projects, such as the recent release of her fourth CD of children's music, Gotta Go Green. Here she generously shares her experiences, growing up with a "little voice," her foray to Nashville, and returning…

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Hollywood Screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Evan Spiliotopoulos, reveals the ups and downs on the way to become a Hollywood Screenwriter.⁠ ⁠ Best known for Beauty and the Beast which starred Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans, Spiliotopoulos was born in Greece, left as a teenager to go to the University of Delaware to study film theory, followed by a Masters Degree in Screenwriting at t…

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Leee John; Five of THE Best 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Leee John has chosen some great tracks for FIVE OF THE BEST. At the moment Leee has a new album out - INTIMATE GLOW - where the IMAGINATION singer has collaborated with BILL SHARPE (Shakatak), their first release is Take Me Back.⁠ In FIVE OF THE BEST Leee choses five tracks that have influenced him over the years. To watch on YouTube go here: https…

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Episode 269: Plea Bargains with Prof. Dripps 58:04

3M ago58:04

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University of San Diego law professor Donald Dripps joins us to educate us on the plea bargain system which has essentially replaced what we think of as our criminal justice system. Prof. Dripps explains why defendants waive their right to a jury trial by pleading guilty, why defense attorneys recommend taking a plea, why prosecutors offer up "deal…

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Kid Moxie 1:03:23

4M ago1:03:23

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Kid Moxie; New Vangelis? Everyone from Gahan to Badalamenti has or wants to work with this rising star! Kid Moxie is a mesmerizing force in synth-pop and electronic music. Born Elena Charbila, she creates haunting melodies complimented by pulsating beats, a mix of the nostalgic and modern, drawing inspiration from new wave and dream pop. Want to wa…

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Episode 268: Billy Galewood FKA Bushwalla 55:48

4M ago55:48

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San Diego's own wild & crazy guy, Billy Galewood, recounts his quest for fun from Cleveland to Bushwalla and beyond. An original showman from the Java Joe days, he entertains through improv, song, rap, storytelling, and making people laugh. Here he tells the tales of musical theatre, the Cleveland Opera, early days with Jason Mraz, how meditation l…

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Benjamin Boyce - Caught in the Act 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Have you ever considered what it must be like to be in a BoyBand? Travelling the world, performing to adoring fans, hanging out with your mates? Benjamin Boyce of Caught in the Act tells his story. To watch this podcast on YouTube - go here: Benjamin Boyce was a member of the 90s pop group "Caught in the Act." Formed in 1992, the group gained popul…

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Dr. Robert/The Blow Monkeys 47:28

4M ago47:28

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Dr. Robert, born Robert Howard, is a British musician and lead vocalist of the band The Blow Monkeys. Emerging in the 1980s, the band found success with their distinctive blend of pop, soul, new wave. and Dr. Robert's socially conscious lyrics, all hallmarks of the band's soulful sound. Their hits included "Digging Your Scene" and "It Doesn't Have …

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Episode 267: Talking Trash with Rafi Kohan 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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Rafi Kohan's new book, "Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbage," covers sh*t talking and its relatives: bench jockeying, the dozens, and sledging; as well as its variants from ancient times (think Odysseus and hubris). Rafi discusses the complexity of trash talk in its levels of teasing, threat, trust, and g…

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Alexx Antaeus Producer 48:06

4M ago48:06

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Producer Alexx Antaeus was recently recognized with a Grammy for Best Reggae Album alongside Julian Marley for their collaboration on "Colors of Royal". Their work seamlessly blends reggae with electronic and experimental sounds, showcasing Antaeus's exceptional talent and creative vision. Full YouTube interview link here: Please share and like. ht…

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Episode 266: Having a Ball with Hullabaloo 59:02

4M ago59:02

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Join Steve Denyes, of Hullabaloo, the best kids' music band in these parts (and maybe the universe!), as he chats about songwriting, kids and parents, and what has changed in the twenty years that Hullabaloo has been performing. Hullabaloo's first live album, their 15th album overall, came out this month. It was recorded live in Sun Studio, and Ste…

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Papa Dee's FIVE BEST SONGS 23:13

4M ago23:13

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Five of the Best with Papa Dee!⁠ Here he talks about the songs he's been written, covered but most of all been involved in. SPOILER; The list of all FIVE in no particular order are below. For his favourite you'll have to listen to the podcast. ⁠ Here's the link to watch on YouTube;⁠ Please share https://youtu.be/empAMx4I6hI?si=uCD6Rx_in1MKM_8T Let …

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Five Of My Best; Man Parrish 15:44

4M ago15:44

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Electronic music composer, producer, and performer, Man Parrish rose to prominence in the early 1980s as a pioneer in the electro and hip-hop music scenes. Recognized for his innovative use of synthesizers and drum machines, Man Parrish helped push the boundaries of electronic music production during that era. Beyond his solo career, Parrish has co…

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Episode 265: The Story of Botox with Dr. Eugene Helveston 53:46

4M ago53:46

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Dr. Helveston's new book tells the history of the Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that was discovered and researched as a poison and how it came to be Botox, with multiple medical applications and a household word in the beauty industry. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Helveston worked with Alan Scott who is credited with developing and manufacturing…

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Five of ABBA'S best 35:58

4M ago35:58

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ABBA authority Carl Magnus Palm gives a rundown of what he believes are ABBA's most SIGNIFICANT songs. To watch this interview on YouTube go here: https://youtu.be/eRNCxqkBSPY?si=a8Pd0GjgeQz3RUb_ This TOP FIVE is a special interview, because it highlights the key moments in the history of ABBA - see if you agree with Carl. Carl Magnus Palm releases…

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Five Of My Best; John Watts (Fischer-Z) 18:09

5M ago18:09

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John Watts (FIscher-Z) on his FIVE FAVOURITE SONGS ⁠ But what will be his Number one?⁠ SPOILER; The list of the five songs and links to watch them are below (in no particular order) Listen to the full interview and comment what your favourite John Watts song is!⁠ Or watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/rVDkfnp5TMc?si=u0mveGi2fax74jY6 Fischer-Z, aka J…

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Episode 264: The Guest Book with Sarah Blake 54:31

5M ago54:31

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Please join us for a wonderful conversation with author Sarah Blake about her latest novel, The Guest Book, a book described by the Washington Post as "monumental," a sweeping family drama of secrets and silence that crosses three generations but is anchored by a private island off the coast of Maine. With periods set in the thirties, just before W…

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Five of my Best - Suzi Quatro 23:59

5M ago23:59

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The TOP FIVE songs that SUZI has been involved in the writing of ...SPOILER; The links are below to watch! BUT her Number One will only be revealed at the end of the feature. Please comment up front on what you think her TOP SONG is (which she has been involved in the writing of!) Other interviews on this site with Suzi include: Full career intervi…

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Five of My Best - Steve Kilbey (The Church) 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Steve Kilbey of The Church on his five best songs - some surprises here. Wait until the end of hear his NUMBER ONE Spoiler; Below are a list of the TOP FIVE in no particular order. If you want to watch this episode on YouTube go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWXxgV1C5-8 His main career interview is on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4oSKP1CM…

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Episode 263: Book Bans and the PEN America Lawsuit 56:13

5M ago56:13

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Nearly 6,000 instances of book banning have been recorded since 2021, and the book censorship movement is growing, accelerated by new laws in some states. PEN America has joined Penguin Random House, authors, and students in a lawsuit against Escambia County school district, challenging unlawful censorship. PEN America program director, Kasey Meeha…

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Billie Ray Martin 1:19:42

5M ago1:19:42

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Billie Ray Martin's story reads like a Hollywood movie, full of twists and turns. It even contains the obligatory 'singer looks for band' advert which leads to Electribe 101. But when a second album is rejected the band splits, Billie Ray Martin goes solo, and the album is forgotten for 30 years until it was released a couple of years ago.⁠ Full In…

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Episode 262: Siskel and Ebert: Opposable Thumbs 1:01:16

5M ago1:01:16

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Matt Singer, author of Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever, joins us to discuss two TV guys who argued passionately about movies for over twenty years, during a period when American Cinema was in its heyday, and film criticism rose to the challenge. Matt's book covers the history of S&E's successful collaboration, somewhat…

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Ultra Naté - from Free to Party Girl 1:08:05

5M ago1:08:05

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Ultra Naté, born March 20, 1968, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, DJ, and label owner who has made a significant contribution to the dance and electronic music scenes. ⁠ To watch this interview on Yout´Tube go here: https://youtu.be/k_3i-Ln8flY?si=aVi8eXthay9NIkhP ⁠ In the early stages of her career…

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Episode 261: Our Deadly Streets with Jeff Speck 49:06

5M ago49:06

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American streets killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2023, a 40-year high and climbing every year. Why? City planner and walkable cities advocate Jeff Speck joins us to explain that street design is largely to blame and how modest changes could be made to increase safety, as has been done in European cities with dramatic results. Jeff uses traffic…

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Mel Gaynor - Come With Me 50:15

5M ago50:15

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World famous ex- SIMPLE MINDS DRUMMER MEL GAYNOR on his solo album COME WITH ME, LIVE AID and MORE To watch this on YouTube - go here https://youtu.be/8pwSQI1asFQ?si=r7ranJ0nOdoXTOK1 Mel Gaynor is embarking on a solo career with a self-penned and vocal led album 'Come With Me' released on the legendary Marquee Records on 10th May 2024. This intervi…

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Episode 260: Jennifer Jenkins Takes Us Into the Public Domain 58:15

6M ago58:15

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Duke copyright law professor Jennifer Jenkins joins us to celebrate and explain Public Domain Day. After a twenty-year hiatus, copyrighted works began moving into the public domain in 2019. Now each year, we can re-discover works that are available to be re-purposed by creators without the legal burden of obtaining permission from the former copyri…

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Laurie Kaye - John Lennon's Last Interview 1:08:06

6M ago1:08:06

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Laurie Kaye’s memoir is the story of her rock radio-related early life leading up to John Lennon’s final interview. On December 8th 1980, Kaye co-conducted an interview with Lennon and Ono for RKO Radio at the Dakota in New York just a few hours before he was shot and killed. Full interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/F0qHqyOOHdM?si=RodcUxuiX…

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Episode 259: Censorship and Obscenities with Michael Adams 1:19:15

6M ago1:19:15

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Indiana University English professor Michael Adams returns to talk about taboo language and historical attempts to document it and suppress it. He bravely takes on the fraught issues around the f-word, bathroom graffiti, obscene literature, Shakespeare, and even hate speech. Along the way, he enlightens us about the Comstock Act, Tijuana bibles, sm…

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Yoko Ono; A new book by Madeline Bocaro 49:11

6M ago49:11

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In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono by Madeline Bocaro. Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, and peace activist who rose to international prominence as the wife of the legendary Beatles member, John Lennon. Born on February 18, 1933, in Tokyo, Ono's avant-garde art and experimental music have played a significant role in the Fluxus…

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Episode 258: News of Tom Lehrer with Jeff Morris 58:01

6M ago58:01

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The great Tom Lehrer has a new album! Put out by Needlejuice records and mixed by our guest, Jeff Morris, from the original reel-to-reel tapes, it's a compilation of all of Tom's songs recorded with an orchestra, now available in stereo for the first time. This gives us a wonderful excuse to revisit Tom's unusual career, his transition from touring…

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