Best Rollin Solo Podcasts (2025)

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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II 59:47

10h ago59:47

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The 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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#353 Tully Monster Dono feat. Beetlemoses 1:13:20

8d ago1:13:20

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What's up gang we're back in the saddle with third time returning champ Beetlemoses! And we're talkin art, we're talking paleontology, and then we're talkin about your questions: People fuckin with Harris | Wildest things we've heard on a date | Relationship orientation mismatch | Catholic guilt time Thanks again to Beetlemoses for joining us, abso…

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#352 Updates From the Absence and Tuckin' and Rollin' 1:14:12

10d ago1:14:12

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Donovan's back and Audrey's bummed, but not about that. Let me be your funny coworker! Listener questions and good jokes. We ride out on a live recording of Donovan performing Sports by Viagra Boys at The Burlington Bar. Sorry it's late! Haven't posted a main feed in 10 goddamn days! Don't worry! We're back!…

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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler 1:00:19

15d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Turn 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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The Rise & Fall & Rise of The Zombies with Robin Platts on Reading Is Funktamental 57:58

18d ago57:58

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Six decades after they stormed the British and American charts in 1964, The Zombies are possibly more popular than ever. Their biggest hits, ‘She’s Not There’, ‘Tell Her No’ and ‘Time of the Season’ have been played more than 14 million times on U.S. radio alone. Praised by critics, discovered by a new generation of fans, and inducted into the Rock…

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#351 Solo Yolo feat. Audrey 42:36

20d ago42:36

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Howdy yall it's Audrey, and I'm posting a solo episode of Radio Free Tote Bag because Dono is out and I didn't get a guest. I wanted to get something out for you fine folks and here it is. It's a little personal and a little bit of a bummer at the top. Basically just how I've been doing (bad) and then I answer some listener questions. It's kinda fu…

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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo 1:08:00

29d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

How 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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#350 I'm Bricked Up About Rye Bread feat. Kayte Terry 1:03:35

29d ago1:03:35

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Howdy team, it's ya girl Audrey! No Dono this week for medical reasons (they'll be fine, they're just going through it, prayers up,) but we're joined by the lovely and talented Kayte Terry to aid you in healing your miseries. Check out Kayte on her podcasts! Fangs for the Memories! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fangs-for-the-memories/id1600…

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RFTB After Dark Classic: TRUTH OR RUSE 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Greetings! Ol' Dono is out on medical leave this week and so we're revisiting a classic RFTB After Dark episode for the public feed this week. Original Description: WELCOME! To Dono's High Effort Summer™ This week Dono's bringing a high effort segment/game that was absolutely not cribbed from any other show! Tell us if you like it! Don't tell us if…

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The Music of the Muppets 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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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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#349 Truth Or Ruse 2: The Streets feat. Josh from TWOAPW 1:15:17

1M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

What's up gang we've got Josh from The Worst of All Possible Worlds returning and we're subjecting him to Dono's completely original game. Never before seen! Never before played! 7 Reddit questions - are they true or are they mere ruses? Then your questions! Find The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast wherever you find us. We've been on, it's gre…

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Unlocked Music Episode 2 (Viagra Boys and clipping.) 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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In which we are immediately interrupted by Dono going on the Pat Finnerty stream. Then we talk performing for the first time, stage fright, and getting gigs. Then music discussion! Songs below: Worms - Viagra Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQQMJBNS42g '96 Neve Campbell - clipping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-hODfHPf0…

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Legendary Producer Joe Boyd on World Music & London Music Scene in the '60s 57:29

2M ago57:29

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Guests: Joe Boyd, Record Producer & Author of And the Roots of Rhythm Remain Joe Boyd is a legend in music. He was the soundman when Dylan went electric at Newport, the founder of the legendary UFO club in London, and the producer of seminal works by Nick Drake, Pink Floyd, John Martyn, Fairport Convention, R.E.M., and many more. In the 1980s, Boyd…

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"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta 59:07

2M ago59:07

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Kirk 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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#348 Episode Breve 55:23

2M ago55:23

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You've heard about frenulum breve, but what about episode breve?? It's not actually super breve though just a little breve. Breve. It's a dry ep but we get to a lot of questions including an update on that date with an alcoholic. Thank you for tuning in! You can support the show and get a bonus episode each week at Patreon.com/rftb as well as our c…

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#347 Buffalo Jesse Ventura feat. Haus of Decline 1:26:07

2M ago1:26:07

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Folks! Haus of Decline returns to discuss whales, melodicas, Anton Yelchin, and recent dating experience and then it's questions time. Thanks again to Alex for joining us, go find her stuff on bsky @hausofdecline and buy Igor the Assistant in print here And thank you for tuning in! You can support the show and get a bonus episode each week at Patre…

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"Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple 52:41

2M ago52:41

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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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#346 Chad Kroegisode feat. Evelyn Lovelace 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

I'm sorry I just watched a Nickelback documentary and it took over my brain. And I'm especially sorry to our guest this week, writer Evelyn Lovelace. We talk to Evelyn about Alberta Canada rock legends and also dating and that kind of thing and then it's question time. Thanks again for Evelyn for joining us! You can find her writing here: https://e…

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#345 The Listener Embarrassing Story Episode 2k25! feat. Korla 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Hey y'all sorry it's late! We are joined this week by Korla as well as a bevy of listeners who shared their embarrassing dating and relationship stories! There's drama! There's battle damage! We've got it all this week on Radio Free Tote Bag! Check out our patreon! https://www,patreon.com/RFTBBy Radio Free Tote Bag

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The Life of Traffic's Chris Wood with author Dan Ropek 57:56

3M ago57:56

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Guests: Dan Ropek, Author of Tragic Magic: The Life of Traffic’s Chris Wood Traffic was the most enigmatic British band of their day. Formed in early 1967 by Chris Wood, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Dave Mason, they rejected the bright lights of London in favor of a run-down, supposedly haunted cottage in the country - a place to live communally…

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#344 Netflix and Chill Bro feat. Shoggy 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Hello Tote Nation! We are joined this week by Shoggoth from The Ain't Shit Show! It's a blast! We address the following! A listener gifts us a spreadsheet. | How do you find success on the apps? | What are some poly-specific terms we can use for partners and situationships? | Date said dating app pics look different from real-life. It has rocked th…

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"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2 59:24

3M ago59:24

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Strong 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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#343 Gnomestravaganza feat. A.J. Ditty 1:12:34

3M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Howdy team, it's Audrey! You're doin' great out there! We're joined by fan favorite AJ Ditty from the Worst of all Possible Worlds to discuss your relationship difficulties as well as what liquors ghomes would drink. Your questions! So you're a bottom with digestive issues. How butt stuff? | Partner has repeated pushed/broken boundaries under non-m…

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#342 Livin' for CoQ (feat. Korla) 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

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What's good party people, it's your girl Audrey posting in Donovan's stead! Sorry it's late! Donovan fell ill this week and so we are joined this week by friend of the show, partner of the me, Korla! Tell her she did a good job cohosting! We discuss video games we've been playing and Korla's upcoming visit to Cincinnati to come see me! Then, we han…

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Season Seven Announcement! 5:25

3M ago5:25

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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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#341 New Wildest Dating Story feat. Kassidy Norman 1:17:56

4M ago1:17:56

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What's up folks! We're joined this week by all around rad person Kassidy Norman to talk dating, heartbreak, and one of the wildest embarassing stories we've ever heard. Then it's question time. Thanks again to Kassidy for joining us, truly lovely person! And thank you for tuning in! You can support the show and get a bonus episode each week at Patr…

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Talkin' Greenwich Village - A Musical History with author David Browne 57:59

4M ago57:59

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New York’s Greenwich Village is a compact sanctuary that has attracted a legion of visionaries and non-conformists who had an outsized influence on 20th-century culture – on alternative lifestyles, progressive politics, and the arts, especially music. Within the maze of coffeehouses, nightclubs, and watering holes on its narrow streets, the legends…

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No I'm Listening 06 - Frasier Dunk Train feat. A.J. Ditty 1:17:33

4M ago1:17:33

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~FOLKS! We're unlocking a favorite episode of No, I'm Listening: A Frasier Podcast in lieu of a main feed episode this week. Next week we're back to our regularly scheduled programming but this week, please enjoy us talking about this 30 year old sitcom!~ The blues are calling once again, Seattle! What's up gang we're back in the Frayzh Zone™ and w…

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#340 Sponge Out Of Water feat. MallBat 1:05:03

4M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

I accidentally dropped and exploded a seltzer moments before this recording. What's up gang we're joined this week by very cool animator Jesse aka MallBat! We talk bad movie dates and scary naps and making art and then your questions. Thanks again to Jesse for joining us, go check out her animations on YouTube here they're so good: https://www.yout…

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A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations 36:07

4M ago36:07

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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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#338 Remember Left Shark? feat. Vrunt 1:15:54

4M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Use promo code LEFTSHARK to read this description! What's up gang we're back this week with Nate @vrunt who is also back. Two backs back to back. We catch up with Nate, we talk beards, we talk doppelgangers, we talk breakup moves, and then it's your questions. Thanks again to Nate, go follow him on Bluesky @vrunt.social and also check out Gamer Dil…

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#337 Wiping The Old-Fashioned Way feat. Max Graves 1:08:39

4M ago1:08:39

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Weezer, trampolines, toilets, we cover it all this week and we're joined by cartoonist and all around cool guy Max Graves. We talk to Max about his history with relationships and a very sweet embarrassing story. And then it's time for your questions. Thanks again to Max for joining us! Find him on Bluesky @maximumgraves and check out his comic What…

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After Dark #164 The Rigatoni Jabroni (UNLOCKED 1:11:30

5M ago1:11:30

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What up Toteland, it's Audrey here with an unlocked RFTB After Dark episode! No main feed this week because of our guest getting sick and Dono and Audrey being busy so here's a classic episode from our Patreon feed! Enjoy! ~ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION~ Welcome back to mf character zone! What's up gang we're back after our live show sorry for the delay its…

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The Complicated Life of Skip Spence with Moby Grape's Don Stevenson & Author Cam Cobb 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Guests: Don Stevenson, drummer/songwriter of Moby Grape & Cam Cobb, author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence. He was one of the Holy Trinity of critically revered and maybe unjustly labeled “acid casualties” of late ‘60s/early ‘70s music. Along with Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett and the 13th Floor Elevators’ Roky Erickson, Skip Spenc…

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Remembering Janis Stockhouse, The Great Band Director 56:39

5M ago56:39

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In light of Janis Stockhouse's unexpected death at the tail end of 2024, we're re-posting Kirk's 2019 interview with her for anyone who might want to listen to it. Janis started teaching at North high school in Bloomington, Indiana, in the early 1980s. It was a time when "jazz education" as a concept was still a relatively new thing. She retired 38…

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#337 Ins And Outs 2025 1:29:47

5M ago1:29:47

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Happy new year gang we're back! Extendo mode! We cover what's in and what's out in 2025 and then answer a bunch of questions. It's a poweful ep to start the year. Griddy forth! Thanks for tuning in! You can support the show and get a bonus episode each week at Patreon.com/rftb as well as our continuing Frasier series, Discord access, stickers, and …

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#336 Gone Off That Pep Bark feat. Crud Country 1:25:44

5M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

It was a big bar, you gotta believe me. It was real good tho it was worth it. What's up gang we're joined this week by comedians, filmmakers, actors, 28yos Chicago weekenders, Budd and Judd Crud from Crud Country. We talk about how to make your seltzers not explode in the freezer and dating and embarassing stories and then a ton of questions it's a…

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#335 Follow Upisode 1:10:24

6M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Oops all follow up questions!By Radio Free Tote Bag

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Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Colossus with author Aidan Levy 57:46

6M ago57:46

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Guest: Aidan Levy, Author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins. In his new book, Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins, author Aidan Levy has created a work nearly as sprawling and monumental as the seven decades of sounds crafted by a man widely considered “jazz’s greatest living improviser.” Levy devoted se…

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#334 Acoustic Head feat. Deanna 1:13:01

6M ago1:13:01

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I remembered immediately afterwards - I watched like 100 hoof trimming videos. What's up gang we're joined this week by Deanna from The Worst Week Yet podcast. Also Andrew is here sometimes. We catch up and we have aphasia and then we answer so many questions. Is it fucked up to jerk it thinking of a friend | Dating when you go to alaska for work e…

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#333 Dono's Big Night At Chili's 1:09:52

6M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

GOBBLE GOBBLE IT'S TURKEY DAY! And so ofc we're talking about the food we all know and love - Chili's in 2024. (Editors note there are not wheels on the chilis to go logo that was a fabricated memory damn) Holiday hell and travelling and Dono is a supergenius. And questions: Dating app profile advice returns | Dipping toes into g e n d e r | Update…

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#332 Join The Flock feat. GOCK 1:10:10

6M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

What's up gang! We're joined this week by part of the punk rock band GOCK! We do all the usual, answer a surprising number of questions, and goof out epic style. Sorry idk why I said that I needed a third thing I'm tired. Thanks again to the Gock gals for joining us, find them on Insta @gocknroll and listen to their music wherever ya find music! An…

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#331 Nosedive Off The Bed feat. Fun With Sex Podcast 1:01:49

7M ago1:01:49

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Hey you! We're joined this week by Natalie and Jon from the Fun With Sex podcast and $luts Party Chicago! Wonderful people, we talk about Gen Z's relationship to sex, building a club scene with good communication, and falling off the damn bed. Then it's your questions: Recommended resources that informed our views on sexuality | New partner seems t…

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The Life & Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler with author Richard Koloda 57:55

7M ago57:55

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Guest: Richard Koloda, Author of Holy Ghost: The Life and Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler A lawyer by trade and a jazz musicologist by passion, Richard Koloda has spent over two decades creating the most authoritative look at the life and music of free jazz pioneer Albert Ayler. His book follows Albert's life from his childhood and apprenti…

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#330 We Recorded This Election Night feat. MaryMary! 1:10:26

7M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Well that shit sucked. But this guest? And you, listener? Wonderful. We're joined by musician MaryMary! to talk dating and synth stuff and embarassing story and then it's your questions. Thanks again to Mary for joining us, go listen to her music as MaryMary! and find her on insta @marymarychic And thank you for tuning in! You can support the show …

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#329 Democracy Sausages feat. Libby Watson 1:10:38

7M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Oooooo it's Halloween and election season, double spooky! And joining us this Halloweek it's streamer Libby Watson! We talk to Libby about Wal-Mart, democracy sausages, and a sink-pissing ex before answering YOUR questions, here's what we get into: Having trouble cumming during sex and partner is feeling bad about that | Relationship of over a year…

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#328 Indie Pillager feat. Very Tall Bart 1:07:42

7M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

New week new guest! We're joined by youtuber Very Tall Bart and it's a good ol time, heres what we get into: Help finding a side hustle without getting burnt out | Follow up to weight loss kink question | Partner has issues with eating Thanks again to Very Tall Bart for joining us, go find his stuff on Youtube and Bluesky @verytallbart and you can …

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#327 They Did FFS On A Grape feat. Brian Alford 1:10:41

8M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

INSOMNIA ENERGY! Joining us this week in the midst of Dono's whirlwind of sleeplessness - it's returning champion Brian Alford from The Worst of All Possible Worlds. We talk about comets and a mexican restaurant with gamer lights and then it's question time: Feeling lightly weird when people find out you've been in a relationship since high school …

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#326 So What Drew You To The Clarinet? feat. Eli Yudin 1:25:00

8M ago1:25:00

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Folks! New ep, great ep, we're joined by a first time guest this week! Comedian, writer, and host of What A Time To Be Alive podcast it's Eli Yudin! We talk about Dono's horrifying cracker experience, Eli's new pup, and an absolutely punishing first date experience. And then it's questions: Navigating being aromantic but wanting to have kids | Chea…

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Moon Zappa on her memoir, Earth to Moon 57:32

8M ago57:32

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Earth to Moon is the new critically acclaimed memoir of Moon Zappa, the eldest child of legendary rocker Frank Zappa and his wife, Gail. The book presents the often-disturbing realities of growing up in the shadow of her self-absorbed, workaholic dad (a man she idolized above all others) and her bossy mother, who vented at her eldest child due, to …

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