Best Dan Shinder Podcasts (2025)

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Nexus by Virgil & Steve Howe - Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yesshift 15:30

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13h ago15:30

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Steven talks about his recently acquired vinyl copy of Nexus, an album by Steve Howe and his son the late great Virgil Howe. Give this music a spin on what would have been Virgil's 50th birthday.

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From Liberia to Leading the Charge With Jebeh Edmunds 52:44

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen 🎙️, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incredible Jebeh Edmunds—CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting, educator, author, and host of the Cultural Curriculum Chat podcast. 💡✨Jebeh shares her journey from growing up in Liberia to becoming a powerful voice in cultural competency. She opens up about: ✔️ Life as a first-g…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Doll Hut in Anaheim September 20, 2025 24:08

3d ago24:08

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Steven recounts his experience going to the Doll Hut in Anaheim and seeing/hearing bands perform there September 20, 2025. Bands booked for that night included Dead Never Sleep, Fake Band Practice, The Clowns, Weaponized, Cheeseball, Carpit, Tragic Radicals, and Reincarnates. Steven was not able to see all of them, but shares what he can about the …

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News Desk Edition 9/18/25 - Yes' Fragile UK Tour Dates, Wakeman & Son US Tour Dates & More 50:22

5d ago50:22

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Steven goes over some news of the past couple weeks, including Yes' Fragile UK tour dates, Wakeman & Son's US tour dates, DBA's sixth album, a limited edition Jon Anderson item, a Yes song appearing in a Netflix documentary, and more!

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Playing the Fool for the City 32:26

9d ago32:26

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It's a double feature on this episode of Steven's Vinyl Adventures on Yesshift, as Steven talks about the 50th anniversary re-release of Foghat's Fool for the City (which includes extra live tracks), and Gentle Giant's recent archival release Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience! Find these at the links below.Fool for the City: https://ww…

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Ep 201 - Reviewing Steve Howe's Portraits of Bob Dylan and Natural Timbre 44:41

10d ago44:41

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We review the reissued Steve Howe solo albums Portraits of Bob Dylan (1999) and Natural Timbre (2001). Between the two of these albums, featured musicians include Dylan Howe, Jon Anderson, Geoff Downes, Annie Haslam, Andrew Pryce Jackman, and more! Get the albums here: https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/collections/vendors…

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Ep 200 - Your Top 10 Prog Rock Bands (Apart from Yes) 49:49

10d ago49:49

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We read people's lists of their top 10 prog rock bands apart from Yes! Tell us yours! What a way to celebrate episode 200!

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Redefining Faith-Based Media with Scott Fehrenbacher 35:21

17d ago35:21

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📡 This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with Scott Fehrenbacher, CEO of Worship Road Radio, to explore how faith-based media is being reimagined. From leading nonprofits to transforming Christian radio, 📻 Scott shares his mission to bring innovation, accessibility, and inspiration to audiences everywhere. ✨ Learn how Worship…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Life in the Wires by Frost* 30:37

17d ago30:37

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Steven talks about his vinyl copy of the 2024 Frost* album Life in the Wires. Hear what he has to say about it!

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News Desk Edition 9/01/25 - Fly from Here - Return Trip Super Deluxe Edition & More 56:58

23d ago56:58

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It's 90125 Day in the US! Steven begins the month with another Yesshift News Desk Edition. Topics on this episode include:-Fly from Here - Return Trip Super Deluxe Edition-Additions to the Cruise to the Edge lineup-Recent and upcoming Wakeman men activities-And MORE!

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Tales from Topographic Oceans 20:14

25d ago20:14

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In honor of Roger Dean's birthday, Steven talks a little about his vinyl copy of Tales from Topographic Oceans, which has one of the most iconic Roger Dean covers!

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Album Archives - Rock Block 1 44:42

28d ago44:42

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Join us for a special crossover episode as Music Rewind presents the “Album Archives Rock Block,” featuring five unforgettable episodes from the micro-podcast Album Archives | The Vault of Music History. Dive into the stories, influences, and legacies of five iconic albums that shaped music history: Billy Joel – The Stranger: Explore the breakthrou…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Drama 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Yes' Drama album and reads the rest of the fan comments on Drama that were not read on the show last week! And happy birthday to Geoff Downes!

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Dan Shinder's Journey with Drum Talk TV 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Dan Shinder — CEO & Founder of Drum Talk TV, the world’s largest online media brand for drummers! 🌍🔥 Dan shares how his love for drumming at age 6 sparked a movement that now reaches millions. 🧠🎶 From building a global platform without SEO or ads to creating a thriving membership …

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Ep 199 - Looking Back at Play for Chris 11 with Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) 1:09:22

1M ago1:09:22

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Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) joins us once again as we look back at Play for Chris 11 and showcase excerpts from it (including our own)! If you haven't seen the video with all the submissions, check it out here: https://youtu.be/LN0YL1ezlIk?si=Jsb54F8DgYuxIGjM And find him at miguelbass.com

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Ep 198 - Talking About ProgStock with Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi 54:16

1M ago54:16

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Ann Rinaldi and Tom Palmieri join us to talk about ProgStock, the annual prog rock festival featuring various artists! ProgStock is the American Northeast's only international progressive rock festival, and it'll take place October 9-12, 2025 in Rutherford, New Jersey. It will feature such artists as Annie Haslam, Rachel Flowers, Derek Shulman, Pat…

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Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color-Replay with guest Demitrius Milton 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

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Welcome back, Music Rewind listeners! Host Steve here. While we’re on a brief hiatus between seasons, we’re thrilled to revisit some of our favorite episodes with remastered audio for an enhanced listening experience. This week, we’re diving back into a deeply personal and insightful conversation with my good friend and talented audio engineer, Dem…

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Ep 197 - 45 Years of Drama 59:33

1M ago59:33

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Dan and Steven celebrate 45 years of Drama by talking about the album's music, the lineup, its place in Yes history, and what fans have to say about it! And if you haven't watched it, check out this footage from a Philadelphia show on the Drama Tour that has surfaced recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbcQTITKOc&pp=ygUbeWVzIGRyYW1hIHRvdXIga…

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Unveiling the History and Cultural Impact of R&B Groups With Amani Roberts 46:14

1M ago46:14

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On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner and co-host THE! Mario Washington sit down with DJ, producer, professor & author Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience) to dive into his new book “The Quiet Storm” 📖. From the golden era of the 1950s to today, we explore the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of R&B groups 🎤. Amani shares behind-the-scen…

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Geofencing, Data Monetization & Tech Ethics with Walter Harrison 44:36

2M ago44:36

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with Walter Harrison, CEO of WhoCameBy and Co-founder of Complementics. From discussing the intricacies of ad tech, data monetization, and product development, to sharing insights on geofencing and AI's role in tech, Walter covers it all. 🌐 They also dive into the ethical considerations …

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Ep 196 - 11 Prog Rock Bands and Their 5 Most Collected Albums on Discogs 52:48

2M ago52:48

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On this episode, we react to the stats collected for this recent Loudwire article titled The Most Collected Albums By 11 Big Prog Rock Bands (on Discogs): https://loudwire.com/most-collected-prog-rock-albums-discogs/ Do any of the results surprise you? Join the discussion!

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Ep 195 - John Perez of Close to the Yes Talks About Progapalooza 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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John Perez, drummer of Close to the Yes, a Texas-based Yes tribute band, joins us on Yesshift again! This time, he's here to talk about an upcoming event called Progapalooza, which includes a few other tribute bands as well: Clockwork Angels (a tribute to Rush), Schizoid Men (a tribute to King Crimson), The Zeppelin Project! Check out the event her…

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Yesshift News Desk Edition - August 4, 2025 - Steve Howe Solo Album Reissues & More 27:44

2M ago27:44

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On this Yesshift News Desk Edition, Steven talks about Steve Howe's Portraits of Bob Dylan and Natural Timbre getting reissues (And happy birthday to Dylan Howe who plays drums on them!), King Crimson reissuing In the Wake of Poseidon and Lizard, an Asia charity gig, a bit about Play for Chris 11, and more!…

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Exploring Afro Soul & Global Rhythms with Chechii 40:15

2M ago40:15

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner welcomes the multi-talented Afro Soul Princess, Chechii! Singer-songwriter and lawyer Chechii discusses her musical journey, her EP 'Mixed Emotions' and how her global experiences shape her distinctive sound, which blends pop, Afrobeats, and more. 💫 Uncover her thoughts on the global Afrobeat takeove…

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From South Carolina to Pediatric ICU with Dr. Kay Jacobs Pratt 52:33

2M ago52:33

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incredible Dr. Kay Jacobs Pratt — pediatric critical care physician, author of The Magic Bonnet, and founder of a game-changing curly hair initiative for hospital patients 👩🏽‍⚕️ Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Kay shares her powerful journey to becoming a healthcare trailblazer…

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Ep 194 - 55 Years' Time and a Word About It 49:39

2M ago49:39

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We celebrate 55 years of the second Yes album Time and a Word! What do you think of this album? Any favorite tracks? What's its legacy? Tune in to the discussion!

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From Privilege to Pain to Power with Adaku Mbagwu 42:07

2M ago42:07

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In this powerful episode, Adaku Mbagwu—founder of Healed Hero and coach for firstborn daughters—opens up about her emotional journey 🌍. From a privileged life in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to facing hardship in the UK 🇬🇧, Adaku shares how early responsibility, cultural expectations, and family trauma led to depression… and how she found healing 💫.Now, she empowers…

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Ep 193 - Craig Maher Interview: exo-X-xeno Album Luminous Voyage 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Craig Maher, guitarist of exo-X-xeno, joins Steven on Yesshift to talk about the new album Luminous Voyage, which also features Patrick Moraz, Jay Schellen, and Billy Sherwood! Get the album here: https://www.exo-x-xeno.com/store

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Ep 192 - Gordon Giltrap Interview: Starfield 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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Guitarist Gordon Giltrap joins us for an interview about his EP Starfield, which you can get here: https://www.giltrap.co.uk/cds/f/CDs/6230/ Yes fans may also know Giltrap collaborated with Rick Wakeman on their 2010 album From Brush & Stone, as well as with Oliver Wakeman on 2013's Ravens & Lullabies, even performing together on what was later rel…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Self-Titled Debut Album 20:06

2M ago20:06

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Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Yes' self-titled debut album he acquired recently!

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Stick Men at The Baked Potato 26:16

2M ago26:16

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Steven recaps his experience seeing Stick Men perform at The Baked Potato July 14, 2025. With Tony Levin having to sit out some shows for medical reasons, Janek Gwizdala filled in for him, playing alongside Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter. Steven also acquired the latest Stick Men CD Brutal, as well as a CD titled KOMARA II, which features Mastelo…

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From Background Singer to the Spotlight with Ms. Monet 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with powerhouse vocalist Ms. Monet! 💫 From sharing the stage with legends like Boz Scaggs, Will Downing, and Huey Lewis to stepping into her own spotlight on The Voice and landing a Las Vegas residency, Ms. Monet’s story is nothing short of inspiring. 🙌🏾🎶🔥 She talks about: ✨ Growing up i…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Travis Larson and ProgJect at Alvas Showroom 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Steven reviews the show he saw at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, which included guitarist Travis Larson as the opening act, followed by the ProgJect, consisting of Alessandro Del Vecchio (vocals), Mike Keneally (guitar, vocals), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards), Pete Griffin bass, guitar, keys, vocals), and Jonathan Mover (drums, vocals) performing '70s (and …

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Ep 191 - Yesshift 4-Year Anniversary Show 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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We celebrate four years of Yesshift! You'll hear them zoom through multiple topics: reminiscing about the podcast, giving a nod to the late percussionist Luis Jardim (who worked with Trevor Horn), our copies of Prog Magazine 160 (the one honoring Chris Squire), Yes' 2000 Masterworks Tour, the CD and DVD contents of Yes - The Early Broadcasts, Rick …

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Introducing Album Archives - Opening the Vault of Music History 15:42

3M ago15:42

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As we take a breather between seasons of Music Rewind, I’m beyond excited to share a fresh project that’s been simmering in my mind for a while now: the Album Archives Podcast. This micro-podcast is a love letter to the albums that have shaped our lives, and I’m thrilled to dive into this new adventure with all of you — our incredible Music Rewind …

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Mason Dean's Musical Evolution Part 2 47:30

3M ago47:30

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner continues his conversation with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬 From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼‍♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is to…

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Mason Dean's Musical Evolution Part 1 46:37

3M ago46:37

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner chops it up with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬 From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼‍♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is today. Whether he…

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News Desk Edition 6/27/25 - Ten Years Since Chris Squire's Passing, Alan White's Ramshackled Remastered 22:02

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It has been ten years now since the passing of Yes bassist Chris Squire. Steven talks a little bit about a new article in which artists, bandmates, and collaborators share their favorite songs featuring Chris: https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/chris-squire-remembered-30-best-songs Also, as a reminder, you can submit tributes to Play for Chr…

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News Desk Edition - Patrick Moraz Returns to ProgStock, New Asia Album for 2026, & More 38:28

3M ago38:28

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Steven does another Yesshift News Desk Edition. It's Patrick Moraz's birthday, and there was a recent announcement that he'll be returning to ProgStock later this year! And over on the Original Asia page, it was announced that Asia are now on Frontiers Music again and plan to release an album in 2026. All this and more!…

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Think Like A Boss with Alexandra Bernard-Simmons 52:16

3M ago52:16

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with the unstoppable Alexandra Bernard-Simmons 💃🏾—CEO, speaker, author & choreographer! From dancing with legends like Snoop Dogg 🎤 to launching the Think Like A Boss movement 💼, Alexandra shares her inspiring journey of turning passion into purpose. 💪🏽✨ She gets real about growing up in…

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Ep 190 - Steve Hackett Interview: The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Steve Hackett joins us for another interview to give us an update on what's new with him! You can pre-order the live album The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheLambStandsUpLive-Album And check out his tour dates here: https://hackettsongs.com/tour.html…

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Shawn McCarthy on Land, Legacy & Truth-Telling 36:27

3M ago36:27

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, author Shawn McCarthy returns to talk about his powerful new novel Local Honey — a gripping tale set in 1950s America, centered on land, legacy, and the overlooked heroes of our past. 🎙️ We dive deep into:🕰️ Post-WWII America🌾 The fight for justice and home🧠 The truth-telling power of fiction🖋️ Shawn’s journey from…

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Words for Johnny Bruhns 9:49

3M ago9:49

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Last night, news came out that Johnny Bruhns, who had been fighting cancer, passed away. He was a guitarist who worked with multiple Yes members and was in Yes tribute band Total Mass Retain for a bit not too long ago. And of course, he was a husband and a father. An album titled Welcome to the Kingdom, which he worked on and remastered over the ye…

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Yesshift News Desk Edition 6/14/25 - Alan's Birthday, Flags Day, Regal Inn Lakewood 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Steven does kind of another Yesshift News Desk Edition. First, an acknowledgement of Alan White's birthday, which then leads to tributes to Brian Wilson, who departed earlier this week. It is also the 40th anniversary of Bruford-Moraz album Flags. (And on Flag Day!) There's also a lyric video for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks' "Once Upon a Dream" f…

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News Desk Edition 6/10/25 - Yes' Fragile Tour 2025, Thoughts on exo-X-xeno Album Luminous Voyage, & More 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

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Steven talks about the announcement of Yes' Fragile 2025 Tour, shares his thoughts on exo-X-xeno's album Luminous Voyage which releases June 19th at exo-X-xeno.com and more!

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19-Year-Old Trailblazer Kenya Crayton Creating Content to Uplift and Unite 50:41

4M ago50:41

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In this week's episode, we welcome the talented Kenya Crayton, a 19-year-old musician, writer, and entrepreneur. Kenya shares her journey in the creative arts, her inspirations, and the importance of family support. From writing books to producing family-friendly content through her media company, Unique Corn Productions, Kenya discusses her passio…

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Ep 189 - Interviewing Andy Graziano: Guitarist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 1:12:34

4M ago1:12:34

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Andy Graziano, guitarist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, joins us for a Yesshift interview! After having Matt Beck sub for him on recent tour dates, Andy is back in the guitarist slot for the next leg of the tour! You can see the June-July dates and venues here: https://richiecastellano.com/jonyesepic/…

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Southern Hospitality Meets High Fashion with Style By Stevie 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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In this week's episode of Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner welcomes beauty and style influencer Stevie, the creative force behind "Style by Stevie." They explore Stevie's journey from a tomboyish childhood in South Carolina to becoming a fashion icon and media personality. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on individuality, overcoming bullying…

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Ep 188 - Interviewing The Moody Blues' John Lodge 31:54

4M ago31:54

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John Lodge of The Moody Blues joins us for an interview! Tune in to another great conversation about music! He has tour dates coming up on the US East Coast July-August, which you can check out at https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates He also recently released n EP titled Love Conquers All, which you can get here: https://slinky.to/LoveConquer…

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Ep 187 - Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) Talks About Play for Chris 11 52:27

4M ago52:27

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Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) joins us once again to talk about Play for Chris 11. Can you believe it's been ten years since this annual tradition began? Do you have tributes to Chris you want to submit? Check out the guidelines at miguelbass.com