Best Lit Up Media Podcasts (2025)

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The Senate's Medicaid Meltdown & How to Stay Sane Ft. Mallory McMorrow 1:03:09

5h ago1:03:09

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This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami are joined by Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow to talk burnout, billionaires, and why Democrats keep losing the narrative. They unpack the myth of self-made tech moguls and why political performance matters more than ever to take dems out of 1996 into 2025. Watch this and more today at youtube…

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Only Three Lads: Top 5 Songs by Lilith Fair Artists, with Author Sarah Seltzer ('The Singer Sisters') 1:17:55

12h ago1:17:55

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This week, we celebrate songs from the amazing roster of female artists who were a part of the Lilith Fair touring festival during its run between the summers of 1997 and 1999. The Lilith Fair was co-founded by Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan after experiencing woes with concert promoters booking female artists and battling general sexism in th…

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Set Lusting Bruce - Marcos Maldonado Discusses Music, Fan Experiences, and Political Undertones in Springsteen's Tours 1:16:09

14h ago1:16:09

1:16:09

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson is joined by guest Marcos Cabanas Maldonado, who reflects on his musical journey and dedication to Bruce Springsteen. Marcos shares insights about his own music, including his latest song 'Racing with Rosie,' collaborating with members of the E Street Band, and the influences behind his writi…

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History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums 36:22

22h ago36:22

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In Episode 312 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores a curious subset of rock history—unexpected AOR albums—by spotlighting bands like Heart and Yes that made surprising forays into glossy, radio-friendly territory during the early ’80s, blurring the lines between prog, pop, and proto–hair metal. Heart – “Heavy Heart” Yes – “…

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Paola Ramos on her book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right (Episode #150) 1:10:12

1d ago1:10:12

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On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, journalist Paola Ramos joined us to discuss her urgent new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right. In conversation with KALW’s Angie Coiro, Ramos explores the complex forces—identity, race, disillusionment, and political trauma—driving a growing number of Latino voters toward conservative can…

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Ugly Things: BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND: “Legs” Larry Smith 1:10:27

1d ago1:10:27

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In this special episode, “Legs” Larry Smith shares hilarious tales of his years with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. In a wide ranging interview he talks about his childhood in Oxfordshire, art school in London, his early travels in America, his Mr Wonderful persona, and his experiences recording, touring and his role in creating making some of the mos…

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My Weekly Mixtape: Song Dive: Switchfoot & Buddy Guy “Last Man Standing” (w/ Tim Foreman of Switchfoot & Bongo Chico) 30:29

1d ago30:29

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On this “Song Dive” episode, I am joined by Tim Foreman of ⁠Switchfoot⁠ to talk about the band’s collaboration with blues legend ⁠Buddy Guy⁠, “Last Man Standing.” We also discuss: Tim’s new solo project ⁠Bongo Chico⁠, and preview the debut single from the project “When You Walked Away;” the 20th anniversary of the band’s “Nothing Is Sound” album; h…

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Ep. 370: Christine Korsgaard on the History of Ethics (Part One) 48:26

1d ago48:26

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On The Sources of Normativity (1996), lectures 1 and 2. How are facts related to obligations? We don't want to merely explain our moral impulses, but justify them. Korsgaard walks us through the views of Hobbes, Hume, Bernard Williams and others to arrive at her own breed of Kantianism, which we'll lay out in ep. 371. Get more at partiallyexaminedl…

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Set Lusting Bruce "Legends of Sport and Sound: Andy Bernstein Talks Bruce and Basketball" 43:41

1d ago43:41

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Jesse welcomes guest Andy back to the show, and they dive into a discussion about the Dallas Mavericks' recent favorable trade. The episode also explores Andy's experiences and stories as a long-time Bruce Springsteen fan, including vivid memories from numerous concerts, photographic anecdotes, and insights into Springsteen's music and live perform…

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Imbalanced History: The Cure's Never Ending Story 44:17

2d ago44:17

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The story of The Cure is a long tale, stretching back to the 1970s, which may surprise some people. Markus leads an early days exploration, as he and Ray weigh in on their personal intersections with the band. As they discuss the music, the Imbalanced Boys also identify future sonic signatures, in early recordings, that led to their massive, and co…

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Love That Album - Interview with Cary Baker about the book "Down On The Corner: Adventures In Busking And Street Music" 1:11:02

2d ago1:11:02

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It's been said that the mark of a great city is how it promotes the arts.Thinking specifically about busking or street performing, some citiesactively encourage musicians to perform in parks, streets, and otheroutdoor surrounds. THAT is a town devoted to the arts. Welcome to episode 186 of Love that Album. Cary Baker is a native of Chicago who has …

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Pefectly Good Podcast - Long Time Comin' 26:52

3d ago26:52

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In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, hosts Jesse and Sylvan dissect John Hiatt’s song 'Long Time Comin' from his album 'Terms of My Surrender.' They discuss the lyrics, the song's haunting and ethereal qualities, and its place within the Americana genre. They also explore the song's nostalgic essence and Hiatt's ability to blend bittersweet e…

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Ugly American Werewolf in London: Iron Maiden Live in Stockholm X2 - Run For Your Lives Tour 1:39:00

3d ago1:39:00

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When Iron Maiden announced they'd be doing the Run For Your Lives Tour in 2025-26, The Wolf & Action Jackson knew they would have to go see a couple of shows. And when there were only European dates announced for 2025, they knew they needed to dust off their passports because there was no way they would be able to wait 2 years to see the boys on wh…

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Set Lusting Bruce = The Intersection of Magic and Music: An Interview with Sasha Moreau 1:14:20

4d ago1:14:20

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Join host Jesse Jackson in a captivating episode of Set Lusting Bruce as he delves into the remarkable journey of Sasha Moreau, a seasoned musician and professional magician. Explore Sasha's diverse career, from playing lead guitar in a punk rock band to performing grand stage illusions worldwide. Discover the challenges and triumphs in both fields…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: "Ultimate Guitar - Top 10 Songs That Show KISS' Sensitive Side" 1:28:14

4d ago1:28:14

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This week Tom & Zeus discuss the article written by friend of show Greg Prato in Ultimate Guitar, "Top 10 Songs That Show KISS' Sensitive Side." KISS songs are many things, but sensitive? Well, author Greg Prato names 10 songs that he feels shows KISS' sensitive side. The guys discuss the list and break it down SIOL style. They also discuss KISS ne…

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Whatever, Nevermind Podcast: Nirvana - Bleach. Ranked #13 RS Greatest Grunge Albums 1:11:50

4d ago1:11:50

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Coming in at No. 13 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 25 Greatest Grunge Albums is the Nirvana Bleach. Josh Toomey joins Bakko to discuss. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠ counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a …

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David de Sola Interview - Alice In Chains - Facelift 57:40

4d ago57:40

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Author David de Sola joins the program to talk about Alice In Chains before and up to Facelift. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of ⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠ counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In a…

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Whatever, Nevermind Podcast: Alice In Chains - Facelift. Ranked #14 RS Greatest Grunge Albums 1:35:48

4d ago1:35:48

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Coming in at No. 14 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 25 Greatest Grunge Albums is the L7 album Bricks Are Heavy. Chris Czynszak joins Bakko to discuss. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of ⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠ counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode…

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Whatever, Nevermind Podcast: L7 - Bricks Are Heavy. Ranked #15 RS Greatest Grunge Albums 1:05:49

4d ago1:05:49

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Coming in at No. 15 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 25 Greatest Grunge Albums is the L7 album Bricks Are Heavy. Josh Toomey joins Bakko to discuss. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of ⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠ counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode feat…

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Metal Mayhem ROC: John Sykes: The Rise and Retreat of a Rock Guitar Icon 56:57

4d ago56:57

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He co-wrote Whitesnake’s biggest hits. He reignited Thin Lizzy’s final chapter. He formed Blue Murder. And then he slowly vanished. In this exclusive conversation with filmmaker Damian Kolodiy, we reveal the highs, lows, and lasting mystery of the guitar legend. We explore Sykes’ meteoric rise in the 1980s, his stunning creative output, the betraya…

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Rock Camp: The Podcast Episode 66 with Stu Hamm 36:24

4d ago36:24

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Episode 66 featuring virtuoso bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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What Difference Does It Make: Gary Graff and 501 Essential Albums Of The 1980s 45:54

5d ago45:54

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Being an 80s music podcast, it's no surprise that when we learned music journalist Gary Graff authored the book, 501 Essential Albums of the ’80s, we would have to talk with him. Naturally, whenever there is a list deemed "essential", there will be debate, and so we had questions such as, "Why this one and not that one?". It's a good talk, and one …

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My Rock Moment: Al Jardine on Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and His Latest EP and Tour 44:13

5d ago44:13

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In this very special episode of My Rock Moment, host Amanda Morck welcomes Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine for an intimate and heartfelt conversation—just a week after the passing of his lifelong friend and bandmate, Brian Wilson. As fans around the world reflect on the legacy of the Beach Boys, Al shares personal memories of his journey with…

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PEL Presents PvI#95: The Techucational Edge w/ Khafiz and Nicholas from Invasive Thoughts 1:03:36

5d ago1:03:36

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Khafiz Kerimov and Nicholas Bellinson teach at St. John's College, and they channeled the educational style of that school into a new podcast called Invasive Thoughts. They join Mark and Bill to talk (and act) about various educational technologies, teacher-student relations, circle-drawing competitions, the passivity of thinking, bad quotation use…

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The Left Needs a Pep Rally Ft. Akilah Hughes 38:40

5d ago38:40

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This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami are joined by Akilah Hughes to break down the mess that is the Democratic Party. They unpack their political atrophy, their lack of authenticity, and how Republicans have mastered political theater over them. And finally, the talk about the power of protest, but most importantly, they want a time machin…

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Vinyl Relics EPYSODE 43: "Turn On The Music Machine" by The Music Machine 2:38:06

6d ago2:38:06

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EPYSODE 43: "Turn On The Music Machine". Guest: Music Machine guitarist Mark Landon. This week on Vinyl Relics, we dive deep into the dark, fuzz-drenched grooves of "Turn On The Music Machine", the 1966 debut album from proto-punk pioneers The Music Machine. Known for their all-black attire and snarling, hypnotic sound, The Music Machine helped def…

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Songfacts Podcast | Eric Bass of Shinedown 34:18

7d ago34:18

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Eric Bass has spent the last 15 years shaping the sound of Shinedown, not just as their bassist, but as the producer behind their albums Attention Attention and Planet Zero. Now with his solo album I Had a Name , he brings us a sprawling, cinematic solo debut that marks a major shift. Written, performed, and produced entirely by Eric, the album is …

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Set Lusting Bruce - HL Fahnestock, Texan Baker Finding Joy in German Pastry and Bruce 49:05

7d ago49:05

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In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson reconnects with an old friend HL after 25 years. They reminisce about their time working together and discuss HL's journey from central Pennsylvania to Texas. HL shares his passion for baking, particularly German pastries, inspired by his daughter's time in Germany. They also discuss the infl…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus "Tesla at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom June 6, 2025" 22:46

7d ago22:46

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On the 103rd Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys discuss Tom's concert experience seeing Tesla at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on June 6, 2025. Both the guys are fans of Tesla, especially Tom. Tom is also a fan of the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, having seen a ton of acts at this venue. The guys breakdown Tom's experience, the so…

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My Weekly Mixtape: The Ultimate Billboard Number 1 Hits Of The 70’s Playlist (w/ Big Rick of Rock Talk Studio) 58:07

7d ago58:07

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This week’s guest curator is Big Rick, host of ⁠Rock Talk Studio⁠, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite Number 1 Hit Songs from the 1970’s! Keep in mind, just like the Billboard ⁠Number 1 Hits of the 1980’s⁠ & ⁠Number 1 Hits of The 1990’s⁠ episodes, the “deepest” cut we can pick tonight was a # 1 hit that was only # 1 for one week…

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America Joined a War and VidCon Was Hell 44:20

7d ago44:20

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This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami unpack hell on earth - Hawk Tuah’s live podcast at Vid Con. Then, they deep dive into how President Trump bombed Iran without telling anyone (including Congress) and the implications of Christian nationalism in politics. It’s all getting very 2003 again — but with a president that’s a fascist instead of…

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Only Three Lads: Top 5 Shoegaze Albums of the '90s (with Alan D. Boyd from Movieland) 1:56:37

8d ago1:56:37

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Yeah, we'll make the same disclaimer we made the last time we talked about shoegaze. We know the term is polarizing. We realize that it was coined by the press as a term of derision for what had previously been known as "the scene that celebrates itself." Legend has it that writer Andy Ross first used it in a Sounds review to describe how Moose sin…

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Cobras & Fire Podcast: Old Is The New Old 1:41:06

8d ago1:41:06

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Aaron Camaro from the Decibel Geek Podcast joins the program to discuss Bonnaroo being canceled. Grammy's announcing a new category. Brian Wilson passing. New Stones album. Streaming the Black Sabbath tribute concert. Bakko has a Konspiracy and more. ⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cob…

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Decibel Geek Podcast - The Dual Threat: Guitarists Edition - Ep631 1:27:56

8d ago1:27:56

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This week we return with the series that celebrates those that have the gift of vocals AND chops as The Dual Threat! Excelling at an instrument is hard enough. But, to master an instrument and sing at the same time? That's another level of talent. This week we're celebrating some of our favorite singing guitarists. Some that we've teased at in the …

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See Hear Podcast Episode 128 - Interview with Francois Girard about "Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould" 1:06:24

8d ago1:06:24

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There’s a moment in Mel Brooks’ “History of the World Part 1” where we’re told that shortly after the first artists came the first art critics…..I’ll leave you to determine what happens…. The music world is certainly not short of people with opinions in regards to others’ ability to perform and provide nuance to the work they present for us as musi…

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Prisoners of Rock and Roll: It Takes Two -- Great Duets 1:20:38

8d ago1:20:38

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Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round the mic because in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re exploring some of music’s greatest duets – where two voices come together like Jack and Coke, peanut butter and jelly, or Snoop dog and weed. We’ve got a pretty solid list of crossovers and collaborations that will have you saying, “oh yeah, I r…

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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part Two) 47:05

8d ago47:05

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Continuing on Natural Goodness, getting more into concrete cases of moral reasoning. How and why do we decide to keep promises, even in cases where violating them would produce more utility? How do we take into account different kinds of grounds in moral reasoning? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to ge…

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Imbalanced History: Becoming Led Zeppelin 53:24

8d ago53:24

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Ever since the guys heard about what is now, Becoming Led Zeppelin, they knew they wanted to "do their review" of whatever it was. Life gets busy, as the movie hit theaters briefly, then Imax, but when it hit Netflix, our intrepid, yet imbalanced boys set to enjoying it with great vigor! They laughed knowingly at the known parts, and shared surpris…

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The Metallica Report: DanLoad Extra! More from Inside the Load Box Set 13:45

9d ago13:45

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On Friday the 13th and in honor of release day, Steff & Renée hand it over to Dan Nykolayko — the band’s Director of Digital Content and curator of these massive reissues—to go further into the Load Remastered Deluxe Box Set. Dan discusses the album itself, Atmos mixes, and some never-before-heard Motörhead covers, among many more treasures to disc…

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Audio Judo - Jamiroquai - Travelling Without Moving 1:14:31

9d ago1:14:31

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Kyle and Matthew dig deep into the funk genius that is Jamiroquai and their 1996 album, 'Travelling Without Moving'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support t…

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Set Lusting Bruce - Deliver me from Nowhere thoughts 20:50

9d ago20:50

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In this special crossover episode of the JKL Media Podcast and Set Less Than Bruce, hosts Karen, Lou, and Jesse discuss the newly released trailer for 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' a film about Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska album. They share their excitement about Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of Springsteen, the movie's faithful depiction of the time…

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PEL Presents PMP#199: Missioning Impossibly 57:29

9d ago57:29

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On the eight-film action series that launched in 1996 (based on the 1966 TV series) in light of its apparently final film. Featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al. Is this a coherent narrative as the last film would have you believe, or just an excuse for a series of Tom Cruise physically challenges? Maybe the latter is enough for us! For more, v…

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