Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music podcast

#Music #Bill Fraser & Tony Sarthou #Fraser #Tony Sarthou #Rolling Stone

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music

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Lifelong friends discuss the best albums from the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list. Interesting facts, figures, and anecdotes along with our own take on where the albums should rank.

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Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music

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Lifelong friends discuss the best albums from the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list. Interesting facts, figures, and anecdotes along with our own take on where the albums should rank.

33 episodes

#Music #Bill Fraser & Tony Sarthou #Fraser #Tony Sarthou #Rolling Stone

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S3 Ep.5 '5150' by Van Halen - Album Review 59:22

13 days ago59:22

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Bill and Tony are ready to find out 'Why Can't This Be Love' for Van Halen's '5150'! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Best of Both Worlds' deep dive into the Hagar era. We're sharing our 'Dreams' of 1986, uncovering studio secrets, and exploring if this was truly a 'Summer Nights' triumph. Did the shift to Sammy Hagar 'Get Up' and redefine Van Halen, or was it a natural evolution? From Eddie's guitar magic to the 'Love Walks In' stories, we're unpacking the album that topped the charts. Join Bill and Tony as they crank up the volume to explore the '5150' album legacy. Another rockin' adventure awaits! Connect with Bill & Tony: Website: https://billandtonypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billandtonypod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BillandTonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billndtonypod Email: bill@bntexcellent.com | tony@bntexcellent.com Interesting Links: 1986 - This Year in History: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/year/1986 Van Halen: How Millions United, Then Destroyed: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adammorganstern/2017/07/21/van-halen-how-millions-united-then-destroyed-americas-biggest-rock-band/ 20 Interesting Facts about Van Halen’s 5150: https://933theeagle.iheart.com/content/2017-03-24-20-facts-to-celebrate-31-years-of-van-halens-5150/ Van Halen Sammy Hagar Era Begins: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-5150/ Replacing David Lee Roth: https://www.loudersound.com/features/van-halen-sammy-hagar-5150 Daryl Hall Turned Down Van Halen: https://loudwire.com/daryl-hall-turned-down-van-halen-david-lee-roth-replacement/ Tonechaser Book: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ Album Links Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/5150-remastered/1708662989 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1HzO2LvKXM5xnLbACyZ0EO Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CJMWR5X4…

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S3 Ep.4 Becoming Led Zeppelin Movie Review 17:25

18 days ago17:25

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Bill and Tony take it to the IMAX for 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'! Did the legendary band's early days truly come to life on the giant screen? From the band interviews to the early concert footage to the behind-the-scenes glimpses, Bill and Tony are digging deep. They're exploring the raw energy and musical magic that fueled Zeppelin's rise. Did the IMAX format amplify the experience, or was it the music itself that truly commanded the room? Join Bill and Tony as they discuss the movie that tells the story of this iconic band's journey. Another cinematic adventure awaits! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billndtonypod Bill & Tony Led Zeppelin IV Podcast: click here Interesting Links Becoming Led Zeppelin web page: click here Rotten Tomatoes for Becoming Led Zeppelin: click here…

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S3 Ep.3 Highway 61 Revisited - Rolling Stone Top 500 Album #18 47:21

23 days ago47:21

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Bill and Tony had so much fun at the movies with “A Complete Unknown”, but are happy to be back with the first album review show of the season. The Bob Dylan trend continues with a move from the big screen to the record store for a deep dive into Dylan’s classic, “Highway 61 Revisited”. There is plenty of room in the back of the “Buick 6”, and Bill and Tony have no “secrets to conceal”. Don’t worry - that’s an Acme slide whistle you hear behind you - not a police siren. Why not join Bill and Tony as they seek to discover: “How does it feel?”. We invite you on another excellent music adventure with Bill and Tony! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billndtonypod Interesting Links How Bob Dylan Made Rock History on ‘Highway 61 Revisited’: click here 'Is It Rolling, Bob?': Remembering Producer Bob Johnston: click here The story of Elston Gunnn, Bob Dylan’s unknown alter-ego: click here Behind the Meaning of “Ballad of a Thin Man” by Bob Dylan: click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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S3 Ep.2 Complete Unknown Movie Review 34:48

6 weeks ago34:48

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Bill and Tony kicked off season 3 with a road trip to discuss the concerts they saw in 2024. Before they get back to their album review shows, they made a pit stop at the movies to see the Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”, nominated for 8 Oscars this year. “Don’t think twice, it’s alright”, they’re not “Blowing in the Wind”, they are putting the finishing touches on “Highway 61 Revisited”, the first true album show of season 3. Grab some popcorn and your favorite movie candy and join Bill and Tony for an excellent adventure in movies! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent…

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S3 Ep. 1 2024 Concert Recap 36:04

8 weeks ago36:04

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Bill and Tony are back with Season 3 of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music. We didn’t put out any new shows in 2024 because we were “on tour” seeing loads of concerts. We’re back with a full slate of shows for you. Our opening act for the season will be a recap of the concerts we saw this year. We will also comment on some of our favorite new albums from 2024 and preview some of the episodes we have planned for you this year. We invite you to rejoin us as we continue our excellent adventure in music! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Setlist Links January Fillmore, Philadelphia Digable Planets Black Pumas The Sphere, Las Vegas U2 February The Met, Philadelphia Mitski March Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn The Beaches Boyish Fillmore, Philadelphia Juanes April Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia Maggie Rogers May Metuchen Laura Cantrell The Met, Philadelphia The Black Crowes The Met, Philadelphia Khruangbin June July Citi Field, Queens Foo Fighters Pretenders Mammoth WVH Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Blink-182 Pierce the Veil PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel Sammy Hagar Loverboy August Music Fest, Bethlehem Greta Van Fleet The Beaches Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Green Day Smashing Pumpkins Rancid Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Pink Sheryl Crow September Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park Waxahatchee Snail Mail Tim Hediecker Prudential Center, Newark Kacey Musgraves Father John Misty Nickel Creek Wells Fargo, Philadelphia Pearl Jam Glen Hansard The Met, Philadelphia St Vincent Yves Tumor The Met Philadelphia PJ Harvey Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park The Beaches Charlie Houston October Wells Fargo, Philadelphia Maggie Rogers Ryan Beatty Kia Forum, Los Angeles ELO Rooney November The Met, Philadelphia Leon Bridges Hermanos Gutierrez Stargazer Lily December Terminal 5, New York Ghostface Killah & Raekwon GZA Underground Arts, Philadelphia LA LOM The National Reserve Underground Arts, Philadelphia The Thing Friend Wax Jaw The 10th Annual Ally Coalition Talent Show - Skirball Center, New York Bleachers Sabrina Carpenter Rachel Zegler Trey Anastasio Remi Wolf Additional Albums of Note: Wunderhorse - Midas Maggie Rogers - Don’t Forget Me Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubillee The Beaches - Blame My Ex Been Stellar - Scream From New York, NY Fontaines DC - Romance The Marias - Submarine Illuminati hotties - Power Peso Plumo - ÉXODO…

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Holiday Movie Extravaganza 29:21

1 year ago29:21

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Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride and pick our Our Favorite Holiday Flicks. This is your chance to eavesdrop on two pop culture fiends as they dissect holiday cinema like elves on sugar. So grab your spiked eggnog (or hot cocoa, if you're feeling virtuous) and settle in for a holiday movie chat that's as warm as a crackling fire and as sharp as a snowman's carrot nose. Just remember, if Aunt Mildred asks what you're watching, tell her it's a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship... and questionable fashion choices. Happy holidays, you magnificent misfits!!!!! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Holiday Playlist Links Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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Movie Review - Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny 45:06

1 year ago45:06

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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer. Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you. While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home. Like Indy, Bill and Tony are back in the saddle for another Excellent Adventure in Movies. Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here…

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Sear.Hear.Now Festival 2023 - Concert Review 19:42

1 year ago19:42

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Bill and Tony are hard at work recording season 3 of Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Music. We went to a bunch of concerts this year and to get us back in the swing of things, we present to you episodes recapping some of those experiences. Our first concert episode features Sea Hear Now - the 2-day music festival on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. The headliners were The Killers and Foo Fighters and they did not disappoint. Join us as we recap our festival experiences, then head into the archives for our season 2 episodes featuring “Hot Fuss” and “The Colour and the Shape”.…

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Oppenheimer Movie Review 27:08

2 years ago27:08

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There was a near-zero chance we would destroy the world when we pressed the record button, and we taped the pod anyway! Bill and Tony are back for a summer season of Excellent Adventures in Movies instead of Music. This week, we're presenting a spoiler free review of Oppenheimer. We were fortunate to see it in the 70mm IMAX format and look forward to sharing our experience with you! To paraphrase J. Robert Oppenheimer: "They won't fear it until they understand it and they won't understand it until they've" listened to Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventurer in Music. Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here…

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The Ultimate Tina Turner Playlist 24:50

2 years ago24:50

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Hold on tight and get ready to shake your tailfeathers as Bill and Tony take you on a wild musical ride in this special episode of "Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music"! In loving memory of the iconic Tina Turner, we've compiled a playlist that'll make you wanna roll down the river and shout, "Simply the Best!" From the soul-stirring power of "What's Love Got to Do with It" to the fierce determination of "Private Dancer," this episode is a non-stop blast of Tina's greatest hits. So, grab your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and prepare to have a "Nutbush City Limits" level of fun as we honor the irreplaceable Tina Turner in the most foot-stompin', shimmy-shakin' way imaginable! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here Playlist Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here…

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Van Halen Deep Dive - Interview w/ author Greg Renoff 45:58

2 years ago45:58

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Get ready to rock out with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music! This week, we have a special treat for you - author and historian Greg Renoff joins us for an in-depth discussion about the legendary band Van Halen and their iconic album "1984". We'll be covering a lot of ground, from the early days of the band to the tense dynamic between Eddie and Dave, to their innovative use of synthesizer on "1984". And with Greg Renoff's extensive knowledge and expertise, we'll gain a unique perspective on the band's history and legacy. So hold on to your guitar picks and get ready to turn up the volume, because this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us for a fascinating conversation about one of the most influential bands in rock history - Van Halen! Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links Van Halen Rising: book link here Van Halen Gene Simmons Demos (1976): click here Van Halen Warner Demos (1977): click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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1984 by Van Halen 1:08:22

2 years ago1:08:22

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Are you ready to time travel back to 1984 with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music? This week, we're shaking the foundations with Van Halen's electrifying album "1984". Get ready to be transported back to the era of big hair, neon colors, and legendary guitar riffs. From David Lee Roth's signature screams to Eddie Van Halen's epic guitar solos, this album is packed with hits so get ready to "Dance the Night Away", but don't be "Hot For Teacher", because we've got all the rock 'n' roll education you need right here. So, “we might as well Jump" in and start another excellent adventure in music! Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here Eddie Van Halen revisits 1984: click here Tonight, We Eat Brown M&M’s in Eddie Van Halen’s Memory: click here Hot for Teacher Fun Facts: click here “Hot for Teacher” music video: click here “Jump” music video: click here “Panama” music video: click here Voodoo Queen: click here “Panama” isolated guitar track: click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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Led Zeppelin IV - Rolling Stone Top 500 Album #58 54:42

2 years ago54:42

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It's been a long time since Bill and Tony have rock and rolled. After episodes on Christmas music and Taylor Swift, let us get it back, let us get it back to where we come from as we return to classic rock with Led Zeppelin IV . Join us as we battle over "The Battle of Evermore". We have so many somethings you might not know, the leavee's goin' to break. But not to worry - we're buying a stairway to classic rock and getting the Led out! Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links How Led Zeppelin Won Over Critics: click here How Led Zeppelin IV Was Made: click here How Robert Plant Nearly Joined The Who: click here Why Led Zeppelin Brought in Sandy Denny: click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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Red by Taylor Swift - Rolling Stone Top 500 Album #99 1:02:12

2 years ago1:02:12

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Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago, we had Taylor Swift in our sights and we got Red alone…for a podcast. Red begins Taylor’s transition from country-pop superstar to global media icon. Come join Bill and Tony as we walk through the door with you - the air might be cold but we promise to make it feel like home somehow on another episode of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music. Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us: bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Social Media: Instagram: billandtonypod Twitter: @billandtonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bntexcellent Interesting Links All Too Well Grammys performance: click here Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks Rhiannon performance: click here Bob Lefsetz response to “Mean”: click here All Too Well (10 minute version) SNL performance: click here Folklore: Long Pond studio sessions (featuring Jack Antonoff): click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here…

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Bonus - Holiday Playlist Extravaganza 40:38

2 years ago40:38