The Peer Pleasure Podcast strives to bring the listener into a conversation that breaks down artists and creatives to their true and basic form. What you are left with is the real human experience. It's the brainchild of Dewey Halpaus (Portugal. The Man/Anatomy of a Ghost/The Burning Room) and features your favorite musicians, comedians, actors, and authors. Dive in.
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SiriusXM and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will present an exclusive new podcast series, Black Diamonds. Hosted by museum president and historian Bob Kendrick, the podcast will showcase the history of the Negro Leagues, highlighting the players, people and events that shaped them, as well as spotlighting the leagues’ achievements and innovations during a time of segregation and inequality. Listeners will hear the stories of baseball legends like Jackie Robinson, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gi ...
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Episode 391 is up and live now with Nick Hexum from 311! I was so stoked to chat with Nick and pick his brain and tell his story. Don't miss this chat. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerpleasurepodcast.co…
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Keith M. (The New Scene Podcast/Memory Entry)
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1:39:33Episode 390 is up and live now with my dude, Keith M. from the New Scene Podcast and Memory Entry. This is a chat of chats with two of the biggest podcasters in the game! Don't miss it. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website…
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Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance/L.S. Dunes)
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1:10:08Episode 389 is up and live now with the incredible Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance and L.S. Dunes! We talk all about Frank growing up and wanting to be the guy that influences others as well as the new L.S. Dunes record, Violet. Don't miss this chat! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Pre…
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Jonny Craig (Old Flame/Dance Gavin Dance/Emarosa)
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1:29:07Episode 388 is up and live now with the one and only Jonny Craig. We had an excellent chat and walked through his story to rock bottom and back to be there for his son and his art. Don't miss this chat. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm …
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Episode 387 is up and live now with my dude, Mike Shaw, from This Day Forward! I love this dude and his band from our first east coast tour to today still killing it! Don't miss this chat! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the webs…
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Matt Hopper (The Roman Candles) Part 2
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2:07:40Episode 386 is up and live now with my good friend and very first podcast guest, Matt Hopper. This part two chat is not to be missed. Mtt and I have been friends for decades and the journey he has taken his life on is incredible. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peer…
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Episode 385 is up and live now with Joe Badolato of Fit For An Autopsy! This was a great episode with one of the heaviest vocalists of our day. Don't miss this one. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerpleasure…
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Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) Part 2
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1:12:02Episode 384 is upend live now with the return of Jesse Leach from Killswitch engage! Don't miss this excellent and insightful chat and check out the new record out now! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerplea…
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Episode 383 is up and live now with Julian Rosen from Common Sage! They have a new record out now on EVR and their music is fantastic. Don't miss this one. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerpleasurepodcast.c…
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BONUS | Don Newcombe: In His Own Words
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1:00:06Hear Don Newcombe’s full length conversation with former Negro Leaguer and Dodgers teammate Lou Johnson. From growing up in New Jersey to experiences in the Negro Leagues and his bond with Jackie Robinson and Roy Campenella as they trailblazed baseball, Newcombe describes in vivid detail the challenges, obstacles and the overt racism he experienced…
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Jordan Buckley (Better Lovers/Every Time I Die)
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2:09:05Episode 382 is up and live now with the amazing Jordan Buckley from Better Lovers and Every Time I Die fame and I couldn't be more excited to share this one with you. We go deep. Settle in. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the web…
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Don Newcombe | Trailblazer, Pioneer and The First Black Ace
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57:59Bob Kendrick tells the pioneering story of Don Newcombe. In a turbulent time in America, Newcombe exhibited the resilience and determination that were hallmarks of the Negro Leagues. In an interview at the NLBM with former Negro Leaguer and Dodgers OF Lou Johnson, you’ll hear Newcombe in his own words: From his humble beginnings growing up in New J…
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Bill Veeck was a baseball visionary and pioneer with an important connection to the Negro Leagues - He was the man responsible for integrating the American League.Veeck respected the talent of the Negro Leagues and the business of the Negro Leagues - purchasing the contract of Larry Doby from Newark Eagles owner, Effa Manley. Later, Veeck brought a…
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Kerrick Jackson | College Baseball's Trailblazer
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55:00Following in the footsteps of such trailblazers as Buck O’Neil and Frank Robinson, Kerrick Jackson made history when he was hired as the first black baseball head coach in SEC history. After his success with Southern University and the University of Memphis, Kerrick accepted the Missouri Tigers job prior to the 2024 season. Kerrick joins Bob Kendri…
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Ken Burns | "There's Nobody Better than Buck"
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1:07:34Ken Burns joins Bob Kendrick to discuss the making of his 1994 landmark documentary “Baseball” and the episode “Shadow Ball” which highlighted the stars of the Negro Leagues and revealed Buck O’Neil to a worldwide audience for the first time. Bob and Ken discuss the influence of the Negro Leagues on Civil Rights, the pivotal roles Jackie Robinson, …
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Hall of Game 2024 | Frank White, John Mayberry, Amos Otis, Willie Wilson, Diego Seguí, Joel Goldberg
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1:28:28Join Bob Kendrick and Royals Broadcaster Joel Goldberg at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, as they induct five Royals legends - Amos Otis, John Mayberry, Frank White, Willie Wilson and Hal McRae - into the Negro League Baseball Museum's "Hall of Game." The NLBM's 2024 class commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first Negro League World Ser…
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The Black Press played an integral role in elevating the stature of the Negro Leagues and helping preserve its history. With newspapers like the Chicago Defender, Pittsburgh Courier and New York Amsterdam News at the forefront of social consciousness and the push for Civil Rights, their platforms were essential to the integration of baseball. 2025 …
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Episode 381 is up with one of the biggest stars in Nashville, Larry Fleet! This man locked me in as a fan when I saw his YouTube cover of "Nutshell" by Alice In Chains and reimagined in that country swagger like I had never heard. Blew my mind and then I went down the rabbit hole and his music is fantastic! Don't miss this chat with one off the har…
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Ron Washington | Six Decades Inside Black Baseball
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52:24One of Jackie Robinson's last wishes was to one day see a black manager in Major League Baseball. Among those carrying on Jackie's wish and legacy is Angels Manager Ron Washington. A self-described baseball lifer and generational giant, Ron joins Bob Kendrick to discuss the tremendous impact he's had on the game of baseball. Follow Bob Kendrick on …
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Fergie Jenkins | From the Ice to the Diamond
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25:32Bob Kendrick is joined by Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins. They discuss his upbringing in Ontario as a multi-sport star, the influence of his father who once played for the semi-pro Chatham Coloured All-Stars, getting discovered by the Phillies at the age of 15, and becoming a dominant pitcher with the Cubs en route to 284 wins and a Hall of Fame career.…
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Episode 380 is up and live now with the legend, Sen Dog from Cypress Hill and now his new record with his band Powerfo! This was a chat I will always remember and I am so grateful to get to do what I do for these situations finding their way into my life. Enjoy! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up…
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Al Downing | 50 Years After Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth’s Record
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57:45Chasing a record once thought to be unbreakable, Henry Aaron battled through discrimination and death threats to become the all-time home run king. As the man who threw the fateful pitch that resulted in #715, Al Downing joins Bob Kendrick to discuss that historic night on April 8, 1974. And hear reflections from Dusty Baker – the man who was in th…
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Episode 379 is up and live now with Ray Luzier of Korn! I have been so excited to put this one out and it's one of my favorite episodes of the year! Don't miss this epic in person chat with one of the greats! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingca…
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The stories and impact of the Black baseball experience continue to gain recognition. Bob Kendrick talks with President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Josh Rawitch, about its groundbreaking new exhibit in Cooperstown, "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball." Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter/X - @nlbmprez Follow Bob Kendri…
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Libby Lux (Bridge City Sinners) Part 2
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2:37:39Episode 378 is up and live now with the triumphant return of Libby Lux from The Bridge City Sinners! We dive deeeeep in this over 2 hour chat digging into her past and childhood and all that brought her to be here as a performer. This episode is heavy and intense. Buckle up! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the …
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Dorian Hairston | The Stories of Josh Gibson
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50:37Almost 80 years later, Josh Gibson’s larger-than-life persona continues to inspire. Bob talks with Dorian Hairston, a former University of Kentucky baseball player, about the impact the stories of Josh Gibson had on him, and how they influenced his poetry. Read “Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson” by Dorian Hairston - Amaz…
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Episode 377 is up and live now and 3 years in the making, we have the legend himself, Jerry Cantrell! From Alice in Chains to his amazing solo work, this guy changed my life. HIs new record, "I Want Blood" is out now and absolutely amazing. Go check it out after you listen to this chat. Thanks so much to my Velvet Hammer fam for making this happen.…
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Michael Hill | Creating Opportunities in MLB: A Conversation about Leadership
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1:01:17Bob Kendrick discusses the evolution of black leadership in baseball, beginning with the vision of Negro Leagues pioneer Rube Foster. He's joined by former Marlins GM and current MLB executive Michael Hill, whose Front Office & On-Field Diversity Pipeline Program is bringing in new, young talent into the game. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter/X - @nl…
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Shavo Odadjian (System Of A Down/Seven Hours After Violet) Part 2
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1:10:04Episode 376 is up and live now with the amazing return of Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down and his heavy new project, Seven Hours After Violet! This record slaps and so does this rad conversation. Don't miss it. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.suppo…
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When the Monarchs Were Kings of Baseball – 100th Anniversary of the KC Monarchs First Championship
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1:04:36As the white owner of a Negro League baseball team, J.L. Wilkinson turned the Kansas City Monarchs into a model franchise. Over a dozen Hall of Famers wore the uniform as the Monarchs won 12 league titles and 2 Negro League World Series championships with star-studded rosters including the likes of Satchel Paige, Jose Mendez, Bullet Rogan, Buck O’N…
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Episode 375 is up and live now with the amazing Morgan Lander of Kittie who is on to discuss the new album, "Fire" and all kinds of other interesting stories. This is a great one! Don't miss it. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit th…
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The Negro Leagues were known for their brash, daring and exciting style of play. In this episode, Bob Kendrick discusses the speed, athleticism and bold base running that was routinely on display. He’s joined by Hall of Famer Tim Raines, whose own unique style was reminiscent of the Negro Leagues. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter/X - @nlbmprez Follow…
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ALL ACCESS EP 002: Dewey Goes To Green Day
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55:27Episode 374 is up and live now with another story time rant about witnessing the record that set my life path at 13 years old played live in front of me at 42 years old. That record is Dookie from Green Day. Don't miss this story of adolescent wonder and a life dedicated to the craft. I hope you enjoy it. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talen…
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William Brashler | The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
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56:12Bob Kendrick discusses the impact of the 1976 sports comedy film “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings”, loosely based on the barnstorming days of the Indianapolis Clowns. Bob remembers the life and legacy of James Earl Jones, who stars alongside Richard Pryor and Billy Dee Williams. Bob also talks with author William Brashler, whose fi…
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Andre Dawson | HBCU Baseball and the Negro Leagues
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46:03Approximately 40 percent of Negro Leaguers were college educated – more than the players in the Major Leagues during that time. Bob Kendrick discusses the impact of black college baseball and how HBCU programs helped disprove the perception of that time that Negro League players didn’t have the intelligence required to play in the Major Leagues. Ho…
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Episode 373 is up and live now with the second installment of the best of Peer Pleasure! I hope you enjoy this wild ride into the archives of heavy shit and some hilarious moments as well. Thank you for 8 years and to many more. Stories from the following episodes: EP 299 - Mark Gadjadar EP 341 - Domenic Palermo EP 156 - Nina Ljeti EP 199 - Jennie …
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Tony Gwynn Jr., Josh Barfield | The Storied East-West All-Star Game
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1:05:39The East-West All-Star Game was a showcase of baseball talent that drew fans from all over. A game so grand, it consistently drew more fans than the MLB All-Star Game. Bob Kendrick reflects on the origin of the East-West game, its impact on the community and talks about the legacy of the game with Tony Gwynn Jr. and Josh Barfield, two former player…
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ALL ACCESS EP 001: Dewey Goes To Metallica
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55:20Episode 372 is up and live now with yours truly trying out a monologue style episode to discuss the monumental experience I had last week going to see Metallica for the first time up at Lumen Field in Seattle. I drove up to the woods to sit and ponder this event and then laid it down on the ol' zoom recorder in the truck like the old days. It was a…
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Ryan Howard | Josh Gibson – The Greatest Slugger of All-Time
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52:25Bob Kendrick discusses the epic feats of baseball’s greatest power hitter, Josh Gibson. Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Satchel Paige and Roy Campanella all testified to his incredible ability. His peers recalled Gibson’s home runs as if they were measured in miles, not feet. A larger than life figure, Gibson was often compared to Babe Ruth, with some…
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CC Sabathia, Adam Jones, Roy Wood Jr., Clinton Yates | MLB at Rickwood Field
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1:13:36Bob Kendrick reflects on MLB’s Tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field. With emotions heightened by the passing of Willie Mays, Bob discusses the importance of Rickwood, America’s oldest ballpark and home of the Birmingham Black Barons, hosting an MLB game and the significance of the history making moment with ESPN’s Clinton Yates, Orioles g…
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It’s a new era in baseball history as Josh Gibson now sits atop many MLB all-time leaderboards and numerous other great Negro Leaguers are now found in the top 10. Bob Kendrick discusses the significance of Major League Baseball’s decision to finally incorporate the Negro Leagues into the MLB record book and what it means for the players and the le…
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Bob Kendrick explores the life and legacy of Willie Mays. From his days as a teenager playing against adults in the Negro Leagues, his unique combination of speed and power in MLB with the Giants, to his impact on society before and after the Civil Rights Movement. Biographer Jim Hirsch joins the conversation to discuss how the Negro Leagues influe…
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Episode 371 is up and live now with Cullen Moore from Sleep Theory. Don't miss this chat and wild origin story how the band skyrocketed to stardom! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerpleasurepodcast.com Go Ra…
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Episode 370 is up and live now with my buddy Jon Beatty who hosts the Brewtally Speaking Podcast as well as the Bar Podcast. Season two is up now of the Bar Podcast and Brewtally Speaking uploads weekly. Don't miss this rad chat. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peer…
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Black Diamonds is back! The award-winning podcast of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum returns with all-new episodes telling the sport's most incredible stories, starting August 14th. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter/X - @nlbmprez Follow Bob Kendrick on Instagram - @nlbmprez To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and preserve the legacy of Buck…
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Jennie Cotterill (Reckoner/Bad Cop/Bad Cop) Part 3
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1:49:03Episode 369 is up and live now with my favorite, Jennie Cotterill back for a part three episode and to talk all about her new life post Bad Cop/ Bad Cop and her new band Reckoner! You know we get into it as usual. Don't miss it! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerp…
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Episode 368 is up and live now with my good buddy "Uncle" Joey Bradford from the Used, Le' Tired and so much more. Producer, father, homesteader this guy does it all! Don't miss this one! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the websi…
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BONUS | Full Breakdown of Negro Leagues Stats Entering the Major League Record Books
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20:37Bob Kendrick reacts to the news of Negro Leagues statistics officially entering the Major League record books, following three years of intensive work by the Negro Leagues Statistical Review Committee. With the accomplishments of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues ballplayers from 1920-1948 being recognized, Bob looks at the path taken to reach the hist…
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Episode 367 is up and live now with the man himself, Otto Wicks-Green from sleepmakeswaves! All the way from Australia they deliver a post rock punch that rivals most in their class. I love this band and what a great conversation we had. Don't miss it! We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premi…
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Episode 366 is up and live now with the return of my dude Cove Reber from Saosin, Dead American and now Le' Tired. Such a great dude and a master of melody and song craft. One of the most influential singers in a band that was exploded upon his entry. At 19 years old, I don't think 99% of those that wanted it could handle that. He did. Don't miss t…
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