Best The Sprocket Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E04 - chef John Manion (Brasero, El Che Steakhouse & Bar) 47:35

3d ago47:35

47:35

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with chef/restaurateur John Manion (El Che Steakhouse & Bar) about his newly opened restaurant Brasero in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. Manion talks about how Brasero came to be and what diners can expect when visiting. The restaurant has strong ties to Sou…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E03 - musician Shannon Larkin (Godsmack) 1:34:17

21d ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Shannon Larkin, drummer for the hard rock band Godsmack. Larkin discusses the band's upcoming Vibez Tour, which is making a stop at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN (in addition to many other venues) and how this tour is different from the band's …

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Episode 48: A Good Run - Sprocket & Chubbs Final Episode 10:44

26d ago10:44

10:44

A Good Run is to experience joy or success in some endeavor, but only for a limited period of time. Yes, Sprocket and Chubbs Outdoor Podcast had a good run. Episode 48 is the last episode for the dynamic duo, as their lives and friendship take them in different directions. The team wishes to thank all those who helped make the Sprocket and Chubbs O…

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Episode 47: Talking Turkey with Jason Phelps 1:08:19

27d ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Not all podcast guests are created equal. One could say the same thing about elk calls, too. It certainly makes sense that since my favorite elk diaphragm is the pink Jason Phelps signature call, my preferred Phelps Game Calls episode happens to be with Mr Jason Phelps himself (sorry, not sorry, Dirk! LOL) Sprocket and Chubbs podcast was able to gr…

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Tailgate Talk: Are We Back in the Backcountry Yet? - Part 2 22:35

1M ago22:35

22:35

Episode 2 has the two hunters huddled around a struggling fire as they attempt to warm themselves and dry out some gear. The predicted winter storm hit earlier and much harder than predicted. Rain hit the night before, fog choked out the sun the entire day, and the temps ulitmately dropped to 13 degrees with a windchill factor of 3. Over 9 miles we…

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Tailgate Talk: Are We Back in the Backcountry yet? - Part 1 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

Day one backcountry, 2024. It was nearly one year two to the day from the first trip Sprocket and East Coast Nick hit the trail together for the very first time. To keep things interesting, the guys chose a new state and a new area to begin 2024. This Tailgate Talk finds them deep in the West Virginia wilderness, after a 6.25 mile trek. Once again …

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E02 - Chef Jonathon Sawyer (Kindling) 52:25

30d ago52:25

52:25

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with James Beard award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer of Chicago restaurant Kindling. Along with discussing Kindling, Chef Sawyer talks about his career cooking with such luminaries as Charlie Palmer and Michael Symon (even appearing along Iron Chef Symon on nume…

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Episode 46: For the Love of Hot Sauce with Harry Hladun 59:57

1M ago59:57

59:57

Coming in hot (sauce) with this episode, hosting one of our podcast sponsors, Owner of Love Sauce LLC and All-Navy wrestler and good friend of Sprocket, Harry Hladun. Harry is a career US Navy sailor, two-time All-Navy wrestler and owner of the hot sauce company his late brother founded, The Love Sauce. Sprocket met Harry while stationed in souther…

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Tailgate Talk: Are We Back in the Backcountry Yet? 32:08

1M ago32:08

32:08

Just as the burly bruin hibernates through the frosty breath of Old Man Winter, Sprocket and East Coast Nick have enjoyed the winter months of modern comforts. However, the birth of spring and anticipation of spring turkey season has rousted the two hunters into their first trip into the wilderness for 2024. In this Tailgate Talk, Sprocket and East…

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Episode 45: Miracle at TAC Hydrate or Die - Part 2 58:56

1M ago58:56

58:56

Get ready for an emotional 2 part series involving Anthony and Alicia Fiorilli, husband and wife and archery duo, who attend multiple Total Archery Challenge events every year. Returning to Utah in 2023 for a second year, the couple had plans to crush the mountain. Little did they know, their lives, relationship and faith would experience a life-ch…

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Episode 44: Turkey Shenanigans with Matt Light of the Light Foundation 1:25:04

2M ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Sprocket & Chubbs declare shenanigans! If you understand that reference we can be friends. This week we sit down with Matt Light, former NFL player for the New England Patriots and 3X Super Bowl champion, turned philanthropist, and founder of the Light Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people and communities across …

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Episode 43: Miracle at TAC Hydrate or Die - Part 1 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Get ready for an emotional 2 part series involving Anthony and Alicia Fiorilli, husband and wife and archery duo, who attend multiple Total Archery Challenge events every year. Returning to Utah in 2023 for a second year, the couple had plans to crush the mountain. Little did they know, their lives, relationship and faith would experience a life-ch…

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Episode 42: Live to Hunt Another Day with DJ Struntz 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

When you are hunting or scouting, do you have an "if I get hurt" plan? Is that plan merely a cell phone or satellite means of communication? Do you have the "stuff" and have you used the gear you plan to stop a bleed should you become seriously injured while in the wild? This week's episode has Sprocket face to face with DJ Struntz, the Minister of…

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Episode 41: Granny! Get Your Turkey Gun! 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

This week Sprocket & Chubbs get a bead on the subject of turkey guns. More specifically, which gun Chubbs will hunt turkey with this spring in Tennessee. It's been a minute since he has chased after some longbeards and now he has shotgun choices to make! He details a recent shotgun acquisition and shares what guns he's interested in after a year of…

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Episode 40: Laci Warden - Turkey Chasin' Yoga 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

I like big birds and I cannot lie! Chubbalicious and The Sprocket Man are blessed to have hunter, yoga teacher and accomplished business owner Laci Warden on the show! Laci loves the outdoors and will drop some knowledge on you about hunting, especially turkey hunting. She loves chasing big birds and keeping them in check! Laci shares her humble be…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E07 - musician Stella Rose 26:51

5M ago26:51

26:51

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Stella Rose about her album, Eyes of Glass (out now on KRO Records), her music career and just a little bit about growing up the daughter of Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan. Links: Stella Rose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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E602 – Summer Bike Adventures with Armando, Emily, & Joan 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Friends, it’s been a while! Let’s catch up on our summer bike adventures. Armando joins the Ride for Racial Justice and glides over Steamboat’s champagne gravel. Emily bike camps the C&O Canal. And Joan camps and bikes on Lopez Island in the San Juans. Then, we share some updates on our podcast schedule for the next year. The Sprocket Podcast is pr…

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Episode #69 - Long vs. Short Suspension Travel 4:02

8M ago4:02

4:02

Depending on where you ride, your suspension travel needs to be set up for you to tackle the challenges of your riding environment. You might need short-suspension travel...or maybe you need a long-suspension travel setup? Tune in to discover: The differences between long vs. short suspension travel - and scenarios where you need one over the other…

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Episode #68 - Engine Not Getting Fuel? 5 Common Reasons Why 6:21

8M ago6:21

6:21

The fact that you've run out of fuel ISN'T one of them - you've checked, and there's still fuel in your tank. So, if you've still got fuel, what's stopping it from getting to your engine? Tune in to discover: 5 reasons why fuel isn't getting to your engine - whether your bike has fuel injection or a carburetor Resources: The Dual Wheel Journey arti…

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Episode #67 - What is an Engine Seizure? 6:36

9M ago6:36

6:36

Some mechanical problems will cause your bike's engine to run poorly. Others will cause the entire engine to stop (or "seize", if you will). Case in point - the engine seizure. Tune in to discover: What an engine seizure is 3 common reasons for an engine seizure Differences between a soft vs. hard engine seizure Resources: The Dual Wheel Journey ar…

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Episode #66 - Do Sprocket Sizes Matter? 4:06

9M ago4:06

4:06

In short - YES, they do matter. Not only that, where you put them matters too. Tune in to discover: How a sprocket's size is determined What a "sprocket ratio" is - and how to determine it How sprocket sizes matter Resources: The Dual Wheel Journey article - " Motorcycle Sprocket Sizes & Sprocket Ratio Demystified" 30 Minute Motorcycling Episode #3…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E06 - filmmaker Mel Eslyn (Biosphere) 26:42

9M ago26:42

26:42

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Mel Eslyn about her new film Biosphere starring Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass, which is available in theaters and on video now. Eslyn talks about working with Mark and Jay Duplass' production company, co-writing the film with Mark and workin…

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Episode #65 - 8 Essential Items That Should Be Inside a Motorcycle Tool Kit 6:58

10M ago6:58

6:58

There's no need for you to put everything and the kitchen sink with you inside your motorcycle tool kit. But which items are absolutely essential? Which items are the ones you never want to leave home without - whether you're popping off to the store, or all the way to the other side of the world? Tune in to discover: 8 essential items any motorcyc…

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Episode #64 - Why Does Your Bike Need an Ignition Coil? 5:09

10M ago5:09

5:09

What may seem like a big piece of rubber sitting on top of your spark plugs is actually called an "ignition coil" And it's an essential item for making an internal combustion engine work. Tune in to discover: What makes an ignition coil work A very basic introduction to electromagnetism - and, more importantly, what it has to do with ignition coils…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E05 - musician Peyton Bighorse (Skating Polly) 29:08

10M ago29:08

29:08

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Peyton Bighorse of rock band Skating Polly about the band’s new album, Chaos County Line, out today, June 23rd, via El Camino Records. Peyton talks about the new album, their tour (which stops in Chicago on June 24th at Beat Kitchen), the band’s m…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E04 - actor/filmmaker Jennifer Esposito (Fresh Kills) 27:09

10M ago27:09

27:09

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor/filmmaker Jennifer Esposito about her role in Ray Romano’s Somewhere in Queens (now available to rent/buy on home video) and her feature film debut, Fresh Kills, which just debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. Esposito also made a surprise return to…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E02 - musician Louise Post (solo / Veruca Salt) 28:48

11M ago28:48

28:48

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Louise Post (Veruca Salt) about her newly released debut solo album, Sleepwalker, available via El Camino Records. Post, who hails from Chicago and is one of the members of alt-rock icons Veruca Salt, discusses why now was the time to release her …

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E03 - musician Glen Phillips (solo / Toad the Wet Sprocket) 1:22:24

11M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Glen Phillips about his most recent solo album, There Is So Much Here, available via Compass Records, as well as coming back together with his bandmates in Toad the Wet Sprocket for a summer tour which is already underway (see dates below). Toad t…

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Episode #63 - Common Reasons for Tire Blowouts and Uneven Tire Tread Wear 5:43

11M ago5:43

5:43

No matter if your bike has modern tubeless tires or old-fashioned tubed tires, you can still experience a blowout, or your tires wear down faster than normal. And it's not just because of bad luck - there are a few reasons why this happens. Tune in to discover: Some common reasons for tire blowouts and uneven tire tread wear (including one that iro…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S14 E01 - musician Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) 28:33

11M ago28:33

28:33

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies (writer/guitarist) about the band’s latest release, Such Ferocious Beauty, which is available now via Cooking Vinyl. Michael discusses the band’s origins, his working relationship with the band (which includes his…

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Episode #62 - Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified 5:28

12M ago5:28

5:28

Unlike car engines, motorcycle engines don't rely on cam belts for their valve timing - instead, they use cam chains. And this episode is dedicated to demystifying not just cam chains but valve timing as well. Tune in to discover: What a cam chain does, and whether it's the same thing as a drive chain How an incorrect valve timing can destroy your …

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E10 - actor Adrian Martinez (Universal’s Renfield) 1:03:19

12M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Adrian Martinez about his role in Universal’s Dracula film, Renfield, which is in theaters and available digitally now. Martinez, who is a member of the LAByrinth Theater Company, discusses how he prepared for the role in Renfield, where he plays a N…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E09 - actor John Hoogenakker (Showtime's Waco: The Aftermath) 29:58

1y ago29:58

29:58

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor John Hoogenakker about his role as Branch Davidian member Clive Doyle, the only member of the group to not be convicted in the wake of the events that transpired in Waco, TX in 1993. Hoogenakker discusses how he got the role and what research he did …

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Episode #61 - Derestricting a 50cc Scooter - What Does It Mean? 5:19

1y ago5:19

5:19

It's a somewhat controversial thing that's talked about a lot, but what does it mean to "derestrict" a 50cc scooter (or moped, for that matter)? And if you're interested in trying it out for yourself, how is it done? Tune in to discover: What "derestriction" actually means Why 50cc scooters are restricted (and not their 125cc or 250+ counterparts) …

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Episode #60 - What's a Swingarm? 3:57

1y ago3:57

3:57

Swingarms are exclusive to two-wheelers - but what do they do? And why do some motorcycles have just one swingarm while others have two? Are there any advantages to bikes with just one swingarm? Tune in to discover: What a swingarm is, and what it does Differences between "single-sided" and "double-sided" swingarms How the length of your swingarm m…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E08 - filmmaker Tim Bogart (Spinning Gold) 28:12

1y ago28:12

28:12

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Tim Bogart (Spinning Gold). Tim is the son of Casablanca Records co-founder Neil Bogart and Spinning Gold tells his father’s bold and wild story in the music business, warts and all. Casablanca was home to Donna Summers, KISS, Parliament-Funkadel…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E07 - actor David Dastmalchian (Boston Strangler, Count Crowley) [Dune, Blade Runner 2049, The Dark Knight, The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man, Marvel, DC, Oppenheimer, The Boogeyman] 22:23

1y ago22:23

22:23

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, All Creatures Here Below, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Prisoners, the Ant-Man series, Animals, The Dark Knight) about his most currently-in-release projects. Those would be his role in 20th Century Studios’ Boston S…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E06 - actor Roman Zaragoza (CBS' Ghosts) 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Roman Zaragoza about his role on the hit CBS sitcom, Ghosts. Zaragoza discusses his role as the deceased Native American Sasappis, and how his own Native American ancestry comes into play in the role. He also talks about the difficult road he has had…

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Episode # 59 - 6 Tips When Shopping For Tools (Part 2) 6:06

1y ago6:06

6:06

Buying new socket handles for your socket wrench? Or are you considering whether it's worth investing in a specialty tool? Then this episode holds the answer - and more. Tune in to discover: 6 MORE tips to help you when you're shopping for tools One tool that you're better off NOT getting A genius tool you've probably never heard of before Resource…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E05 - actor Adam Goldberg (CBS' The Equalizer, Saving Private Ryan, Dazed and Confused) 57:28

1y ago57:28

57:28

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Adam Goldberg (Saving Private Ryan, Dazed and Confused) about his role on CBS’ The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah. On the show, a remake of the 80s hit series (which begat two successful films starring Denzel Washington), Goldberg stars as Harry Ke…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E04 - Filmmaker Jamie Winterstern (Supercell) [Anne Heche, Alec Baldwin, Skeet Ulrich] 34:52

1y ago34:52

34:52

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Jamie Winterstern, the director behind Supercell, a film about storm chasers and a young man’s pursuit of connecting to his deceased father. Supercell opens in theaters across the country and via video on demand Friday, March 17th. Winterstern di…

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Episode #58 - 5 Common Motorcycle Brake Problems 6:06

1y ago6:06

6:06

Whether your motorcycle, moped, or scooter uses a hydraulic or mechanical brake system, both can go wrong in one way or another. And in this episode, you're going to discover 5 of the most common ones - and, more importantly, what you can do to solve them. Tune in to discover: 5 common brake problems - including one that affects BOTH hydraulic and …

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E03 - Filmmaker Balin Schneider (Out of Time: The Material Issue Story) 51:17

1y ago51:17

51:17

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Balin Schneider about his film (his first), Out of Time: The Material Issue Story, about the Chicago power-pop band Material Issue’s career. Schneider, who is in his 20s, discusses how he “discovered” Material Issue and what led him to focus on t…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E02 - actor James Badge Dale (1923, The Departed, Iron Man 3, Hightown, Rubicon, The Grey, 24) 52:22

1y ago52:22

52:22

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor James Badge Dale about his role as John Dutton Sr. on the hit Paramount Plus series 1923 from creator Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, The Mayor of Kingstown), as well as his career which dates back to his appearance in 1990’s Lord of the Flies adaptati…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S13 E01 - Celebrity Chef Tiffani Faison (Sweet Cheeks Q, Tournament of Champions III Winner, Guy's Grocery Games, Chopped, Top Chef) 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with celebrity chef Tiffani Faison (Partner/Chef in Boston’s Big Heart Hospitality which includes Sweet Cheeks Q, Tenderoni’s, Bubble Bath, Dive Bar and Fool’s Errand, as well as the runner up on the very first season of Top Chef and the winner of Food Network’…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S12 E10 - filmmaker/podcaster Mike Pecci (12 KM, In Love With the Process) 1:41:01

1y ago1:41:01

1:41:01

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker (12KM) /podcaster (In Love With the Process) Mike Pecci. Pecci discusses what drove him to filmmaking, the pull from Boston to Los Angeles to invest in himself and his career from that point on, including his podcast, In Love With the Process. He…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S12 E09 - actor Melissa Ponzio (Teen Wolf: The Movie, The Walking Dead, Chicago Fire) 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Melissa Ponzio (Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead) about her role in the newly released Teen Wolf: The Movie, available now on Paramount+. Ponzio discusses taking on the role of Melissa McCall, a hard-working single mother to the series and film’s title ch…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S12 E08 - filmmaker/novelist Eric Garcia (Kaleidoscope) 1:04:55

1+ y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker/novelist Eric Garcia (Matchstick Men, The Repossession Mambo) about his new series, Kaleidoscope, which debuted on Netflix January 01. The series, about a heist 25 years in the making, has a fascinating structure. All episodes have a color instea…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S12 E07 - musician Vonda Shepard 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Vonda Shepard about her new album, Red Light Green Light, which she will be touring on in 2023. Shepard discusses the creation and recording of the album during the Covid-19 pandemic, recording it in her and her husband's, musician/producer Mitche…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S12 E06 - actor Amy Landecker (SHO's Your Honor, Missing) 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Amy Landecker about the return of Showtime's Your Honor where she co-stars alongside Bryan Cranston, as well as her role in the upcoming feature film, Missing. Landecker, who hails from Chicago and is the daughter of famed Chicago DJ John "Records" L…

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