Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
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Comedians Stu Murphy and Joe Heenan love movies and love talking to each other about movies. The podcast where serious analysis comes second to faffing about and good times are to be had by all who choose to listen. "Two big thumbs up" - BBC London
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Conversations and musical interludes with artists, industry professionals and supporters of the Americana/Global Roots Music scene. This podcast is curated by Diana Linn, Member of Folk Alliance International and the Americana Music Association, Host of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show and Siren Song on 90.1 FM KKFI, and Co-Founder of the Heartland Song Network, Inc., a Kansas nonprofit dedicated to empowering the art of songwriting through education, collaboration and mentorship.
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Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives - our own perception and our own behavior. That's it. Nothing more than that. Each week, The Laverne Cox Show will feature intimate conversations with folks who help me to see and think differently so that maybe I can act differently. It is my hope that this becomes a place that fosters perspectives that might inspire new behavior in each of us, which in turn gets us cl ...
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New Sounds is unlike any radio show you've ever heard: a whirlwind tour of new and unusual music from all corners of the globe. New Sounds combs recent recordings for one of the most informative and compelling hours on radio, and aims to make the world smaller. For over 25 years, host John Schaefer has been finding the melody in the rainforest and the rhythm in an orchestra of tin cans. Defying rigid categorization and genre pigeonholing, New Sounds offers new ways to hear the ancient langua ...
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Discover the lives, stories and people of Queen's University in Kingston Ontario, Canada. This podcast features deep conversation, craft beer and light-hearted humor with a different guest every episode. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mario-a/support
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B2B has the potential to be electrifying. But… The industry is paralysed by a culture of conservatism. Scared stiff in a straitjacket of rational ideas. It’s time for change. It’s time to make B2B marketing visceral. Join Benedict of alan. agency as he uncovers and explores the truth with leading B2B marketers. Ready to provoke the truth? Get in touch at alan-agency.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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At the Hurdy Café you will find an hour of interviews, music and camaraderie all dedicated to that magical instrument, the hurdy gurdy. I’m Ryan and I’ll be your host along this crazy adventure through the land of the wheel fiddle. So strap in and let’s see what’s cranking in the Hurdy Gurdy Community today.
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A collection of stories and objects that won't end up in a traditional museum! David Sheppeard and Roni Guetta interview some of their favorite queer people in Brighton and Hove about the objects they would put in a Queer Museum if there was one. A collection of personal stories, crucial historical moments for the LGBTQ+ community, political and personal struggles, are told through loved objects and memorabilia.
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Our Voices on The Yard is a celebration of Black voices of The Juilliard School, their passion, contributions and sacrifices. Through our lens, we explore the historic intersection of Black art, culture, faith and activism in our communities and beyond, while sharing the triumphs and struggles of the extraordinary Black. Hosted by Juilliard Drama Division alum, Denise Woods, Our Voice on The Yard prides itself on authentic, no-holds-barred conversations with former and current Juilliard stud ...
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From Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning to Cock Almighty, It's A Talking Bat. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, World War 2 missions of inconvenience and Zeus' molestation figurines. "I just came to shoot hippies in the square."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 102 - Would Yeh Like Tae Ken Mair?
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56:48From The Dead Pool to I'll Have No Truck With Your Monster. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the world's most disgusting footprints and Chekov's harpoon. "Scoffage happened."By Stu & Joe
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Laverne Cox: “Respectability Politics Is Not It. Period.”
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1:11:22Laverne Cox joins HIGHKEY! to talk trans erasure, identity, and surviving Hollywood in 2025. She shares how the cancellation of Clean Slate affected her personally and financially, and explains why being palatable to white audiences didn’t protect her. Laverne breaks down her evolving stance on respectability politics and the growing divestment fro…
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Rick Gibson - The Book of Ozark (from The Ozark Anthology)
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45:39My connection with songwriting guitarist Rick Gibson goesback to about 2012 when he spearheaded a project with his “Peacemakers” band that featured my friend Tom Hall on vocals. Rick recently visited the Tasty Brew Music Radio show to share the details and spin some tunes from his 2025 project “The Book of OzarK’ …part of his continuing legacy proj…
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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police
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1:00:16In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on eve…
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Episode 101 - Robots Versus The Stars Of Skiffle
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52:44From Ballerina to Brian Butterworth & The Big Seagull Calamity. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the ugliest prostitutes in all of wartime England and John Denver's final indignity. "I had nectarines."By Stu & Joe
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Christian Dixon - It's All About Genetics!!!
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40:35Welcome to the 101st episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast! I first met Christian Dixon at a Sunday Heartland SongNetwork Song Sanctuary session at PH Coffee House. Shortly thereafter I welcomed Christian on air for what I believe was his very first radio appearance. I was honored to recently welcome him back to the airwaves as he was preparing t…
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Episode 100 - A Bad Day For Colin The Swordsman
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51:54From Fountain Of Youth to Oh God, What Is Benny Up To Now? In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, facial wire walking at a very romantic moment and Whoopi Goldberg: Stunt Ghost. "Eat with your mouth closed, Ana."By Stu & Joe
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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II
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59:47The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…
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Kris Schultz - From Merch Slinger to Bonafide Singer!
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29:36To the best of my knowledge, Kris Schultz is the second“merch slinger” I’ve met that went on to pursue a lyrical life as a troubadour in her own right. My first experience was with Texas songwriter Kayla Ray as she first visited KC slinging merch for Jason Eady. I love Kris’ trajectory…. check this out. Growing up in Topeka, Kansas, Kris was obsess…
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From The Vikings to There's No America Without Pride. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, letting jockeys swim free and getting a piano to the top of Nakatomi Plaza. "A hallmark of not necessarily quality."By Stu & Joe
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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler
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1:00:19Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding small Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bells Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fire Turn around... ...every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classi…
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From Thunderbolts to The Human Millipede. In this episode Stu & Joe and special guest CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE discuss, among other things, why Harrison Ford is the sexiest president and the only Finnish death metal band movie you'll ever need. "Ok by me in the fatherland."By Stu & Joe
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From the Pitch to the Funnel: Intuit’s West Ham sponsorship playbook with Martin Dyhouse
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31:01In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict speaks with Martin Dyhouse, Head of Sponsorship at Intuit, to challenge the notion that B2B sponsorship is little more than overpriced hospitality. Martin shares his framework for building effective sponsorship strategies—from audience and brand alignment to commercial value and long…
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Episode 96 - Pre-internet Geordie Messengers
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50:46From His Girl Friday to Herme's Adventures In The Nile. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, rickety rope bridges in the rain and a drug-addled, rhythmic legal team. "She's lying."By Stu & Joe
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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo
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1:08:00How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Seaso…
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Episode 95 - Time For A Werewolf Break
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1:01:10From A Minecraft Movie to Come On Danny, Hang It Up. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, an unconventional Aussie wedding and John Hannah's Brit-face. "We've got Tony Hart on standby."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 94 - Missing Twirls And Bad Omens
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1:00:44From The Last Voyage Of The Demeter to Wimbledon't. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, back alley chocolate assaults and the great Indiana Jones egg conspiracy. "You bring chaos to the name Maverick."By Stu & Joe
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Cameron Keeling and The Runaway Train debuts "Kill Creek!"
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31:20Cameron Keeling, one of the hardest working and accomplished musicians from the Heartland, learned to play and write songs around his hometown Kansas City MO. He toured with bluegrass band Grassfed for 5-years, releasing 2 studio albums. You can catch him these holding down the low end on the upright bass as well as singing and writing with the ban…
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Kirk pays a visit the musical world of The Muppets, from their Sesame Street origins in the 60s to the globe-hopping, cinematic heights of the 70s and 80s, with plenty of detours along the way. FEATURING: "Sesame Street Theme" by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart "Mah Na Mah Na" by Piero Umilliani from Sweden: Heaven and Hell "Pinball Number Co…
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Episode 93 - The Secret Of Brazil's Best Footballer
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58:14From A Working Man to Phantom Of The Opera 2: Cats. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, Burt Lancaster's dirty protest and mentally unstable tailoring for the man about town. "Human trafficking is hot right now."By Stu & Joe
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Personal vs. Corporate Brand: Linklaters Nick Rose on who really drives growth in professional services
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28:27In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict speaks with Nick Rose, Head of Brand Marketing and Digital Communications at Linklaters, to unpack the complex (and often misunderstood) relationship between personal and corporate branding in professional services. From law firm conservatism to the growing influence of digital-nativ…
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Episode 92 - Leonard Nimoy's Tragic Animated Comeback
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52:58From The Martian to Swinging Cat Parrot Brings It To London. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, sexism amongst pool hustlers and the most elegant birthing video ever. "You human Google."By Stu & Joe
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Terra Spencer - Nova Scotia comes to the Heartland!
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38:15In this episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast, I welcome Terra Spencer, a gifted songwriter from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Howard Dolginoff, presenter of the Labyrinth House Concert Series, was kind enough to make the introduction and bring Terra into the KKFI studios prior to her run of shows in the Heartland. Ron Sexsmith shares: Raised on the mud …
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"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta
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59:07Kirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium. Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy Ward Produced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick Rubin Album: De-Loused in t…
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From Black Bag to How The Red Panda Died. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the funkiest civil war platoon and an argument about the big light. "Derek Griffiths is the new Lance Guest."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 90 - The Great Ape Poverty Trap
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1:04:16From Crimson Tide to Judy & The Moose Loose Aboot This Hoose. In this episode Stu & Joe and special guest RAYMOND MEARNS discuss, among other things, Adrien Brody's special talent and the most rigorously researched gangster movies ever. "Ah, good old Russian billionaires."By Stu & Joe
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In this episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with a young artist from Lenexa, Kansas. His name is Max Cooper III — a young and incredibly gifted piano-playing songwriter with a unique sound that's already turning heads here in the Heartland. Max blends heartfelt lyrics with intricate melodies, creating m…
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Kirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain. Written by: Fiona Apple Produced by: Jon Brion Album: When The Pawn..., 1999 Listen/Buy via Album.Link ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED: Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Mag…
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Abbie Gardner - Dobrosinger Extraordinaire!!!
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42:40Abbie Gardner is a renowned dobro player, solo artist, and a key member of the acclaimed Americana trio, Red Molly. With her exceptional mastery of the dobro, her soulful voice, and her masterful storytelling, Abbie has earned a place as one of the most respected artists in the Americana and roots music scene. Abbie has performed at major music fes…
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Episode 89 - When Kaiju Fought For Civil Rights
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55:36From Mickey 17 to Megalodon, Megalodo. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, an archbishop on the verge of retirement and Stalin's takeover of a little girl. "The Beach Boys gave me a puppy."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 88 - A Tasty Ice Cream And A Trail Of Murders
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54:46From The Arrival to Slow Is The New Fast. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, the effectiveness of chocolate in ladies baseball and the greatest crime ever committed against Scottish open air theatre. "I won't eat pre-smashed assholes."By Stu & Joe
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"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2
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59:24Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to sa…
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From Juggernaut to Lobster? Yes, Sir! In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, MI6's self care regime and the one bank robber in the gang who could do his job. "There's no fondue in prison."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 86 - Another Oscars Special, Another Sean Young Controversy
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58:08From The Gorge to Earning My Stripes With The Suffragettes. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, Glenn Miller's secret plan for invasion and a whole new genre of bovine movies. "Wang me!"By Stu & Joe
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Strong Songs Season Seven is now underway! You can listen to the season premiere right now on Patreon, or here in the main feed in two weeks, on March 7. For those next two weeks, sign up to become a patron of the show and use the code "STRONG" and you'll get 80% off your first month. So basically, you can listen to the premiere right now for one d…
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Is the marketing persona dead? With Wipro's CMO, David Keene
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34:32Are marketing personas as we know them extinct? Or do we just need to change the way we understand them? David Keene, Wipro's CMO, has the answers. In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, host Benedict Buckland speaks with David about what brand building should really look like for B2B marketers in 2025, from establishing a focused…
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Episode 85 - I'm Omar Sharif And I Can Make You Rich
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57:26From Jojo Rabbit to Buttercup Nonsense. In this episode Stu & Joe and special guest FRED MACAULAY discuss, among other things, why Robert Redford can never be a true nerd and the drag queen infiltration of the mafia. "Oh, by the way...get tested."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 84 - Needlessly Violent Greetings Cards
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1:02:08From Good Time to Finish First. In this episode Stu & Joe and special guest ROBIN GRAINGER discuss, among other things, pizza making mafia figures and a globe trotting fish fraud. "This is my spout, there are many like it but this one is mine."By Stu & Joe
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Episode 83 - Terrorising Tom Hanks In Harmony
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55:52From Sleepy Hollow to It'll Be Bullfight On The Night. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, dignity free shark attacks and isolated New York cab drownings. "Insect arse cannons."By Stu & Joe
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Jack Summers - Weston Missouri's Song Farmer
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37:59You’ll hear my origin story with Missouri’s native son JackSummers in this episode of the Tasty Brew Music podcast… a story with a familiar path. My introduction comes by way of plugged in Heartland music tastemaker Mike Paget of the Green Guitar Folk House Series. As a Boomer and lifelong lover of the craft of songwriting,my pantheon includes John…
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In between seasons, Kirk re-ran a bunch of old episodes and prefaced each one with a new music recommendation. He's taking those down recasts in preparation for season seven, but it seemed like a good idea to put all the music recommendations in one place. So that's what this episode is! DISCUSSED AND RECOMMENDED: "The Meadow" by Nickel Creek from …
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Deanna Ray - Americana with an Operatic Twist
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44:57Deanna Ray Eberhart Von Fange – what a regal soundingmoniker! Deanna Ray, her “roots” music name, barely in her mid-20’s, presents as a fully mature artist. I was introduced to Deanna a couple of years ago by my colleague, and accomplished songwriter in her own right, Julie Bennett Hume. Deanna was still in college pursuing a double masters in voca…
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Episode 82 - Natalie Portman: Acting Chameleon
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55:20From Longlegs to Toot And Come In. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, a world with a very niche populous and Charles Bronson; voice of a generation. "You are John Waters in a Spielberg world."By Stu & Joe
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Gullywasher (of Kansas City) - Rust Belt Revelations Part 1
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28:44#americanamusic #rootsmusic #tastybrewmusic Memories can be tricky…especially when you attain a certainvintage. While preparing this episode, I was hard pressed to remember the first time I met guitarist singer songwriter Chris Hudson and heard his indie Americana folk project…Gullywasher. Chris says we met on my show around 2018when I was still ho…
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Episode 81 - The Sexiest Teatime Darts Quiz
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1:01:58From Kraven The Hunter to Tear This Wall Down. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, when Texas oil men meet imperialist China and a thrown together wedding for a thrown together bride. "Presented in Shock-O-Rama."By Stu & Joe
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From Down With Love to Tusk In Hand. In this episode Stu & Joe discuss, among other things, why the best vampires are outside of eastern Europe and why the conquest of the Aztecs took so long. "You made me embarrassed to be Scottish."By Stu & Joe
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Jennifer Roe - Folk Alliance International Executive Director
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27:33There is the classic movie or theater story line where theunderstudy of a lead role, or the staff employee at a company, gets the opportunity to assume the helm and shine. This episode’s guest, Jennifer Roe, is a living/breathing example of that life changing opportunity. Over the years, Roe fulfilled many supporting roles at FolkAlliance Internati…
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Crow and Gazelle - Deconstructing Separateness
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28:03As has happened quite often in the past 10 years or so, mycuration of private showcase rooms at the Folk Alliance International Conference has yielded connections that provide continuing collaborations and opportunities for engagement. Case in point… Chrislyn Lawrence and Mike “Mac” McClure also now known as the musical duo “Crow and Gazelle.” Book…
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