Best Elfman Podcasts (2026)

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The Two Towers - the Music (Part IV) 51:55

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12d ago51:55

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Part IV of The Two Towers focuses on the love story of Aragorn and Arwen, as well as the poems of Tolkien that can be found in the orchestral score. We also break down an exciting action cue, and look at how Howard Shore's music tells the centuries-long story of Gandalf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 06: Scrooged 1:08:51

3d ago1:08:51

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“Niagara Falls, Frankie Angel.” With the holiday season upon us, Matt and Lexie review the Bill Murray Christmas comedy, Scrooged (1988) directed by Richard Donner, and discuss Danny Elfman's ninth feature length score. Yule Love It! Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darke…

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Jaimie Alexander 1:23:18

13d ago1:23:18

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Jaimie Alexander (Thor, Blindspot) returns to the podcast to talk about how she handles negative overthinking by actively seeking and seeing moments of joy in life. Jaimie also recently started a Substack where she openly chronicles her incredible recovery from health issues and numerous stunt-related injuries (you can link to it through her Instag…

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The Two Towers - the Music (Part III) 59:34

20d ago59:34

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Part III of our look at The Two Towers focuses on Gollum, Treebeard and more. We also discuss how the music blends themes and story points together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 05: Beetlejuice 2:06:16

18d ago2:06:16

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“Go ahead. Make my millennium.” Matt and Lexie review Tim Burton's second film, Beetlejuice (1988), and discuss Danny Elfman's fifth feature length score for a major studio, and his second collaboration with Burton. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@…

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The Two Towers - the Music (Part II) 56:17

22d ago56:17

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Part II of our examination of The Two Towers focuses on the kingdom of Rohan. We examine its modal melodies and how they are first introduced to us, we listen to how they're orchestrated, and we take a deep dive into Rohan's Anglo-Saxon roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Chris & Mike! 1:10:35

27d ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Mike Phirman drops by (via videoconferencing software) for a holiday week hangout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hardwick

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The Two Towers - the Music (Part I) 53:20

1M ago53:20

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Our journey through Middle-earth continues as we begin discussing the music of The Two Towers. We discuss the structural challenges of bringing the middle portion of LOTR's giant story to the silver screen, and examine just how composer Howard Shore's thematic score assists in holding the plot together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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It's Just Me! Chris Hardwick! 37:17

1M ago37:17

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An experimental solo show of I Think You're Overthinking It, talking about, well, overthinking it. Chris totally forgot what week it was and thought a new episode was posting NEXT week, but guess what! It was THIS week! So he used it as an opportunity to try a solo episode to see if that was remotely interesting, cuz why not? Learn more about your …

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Rad Dads! - Zombie Paintball Churro 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler returns with the addition of Mike Phirman to have a fun dad chat about Halloween, whether or not to build up a movie you loved as a kid before you show it to your own kids, and what's up with Ms. Frizzle?? Plus, clunky billion-dollar ideas! AND stick around for a great bonus chat clip with Chris's 3-year-old daughter Dim…

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Chris McKinnell: The Warren Files 41:18

2M ago41:18

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Chris McKinnell, one of the world's most respected paranormal investigators (grandson of Ed & Lorraine Warren), joins JoJo to discuss some of his most harrowing cases and encounters, growing up in the Warren family, The Conjuring series, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 04: Summer School 59:07

2M ago59:07

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“Tension-breaker. Had to be done.” Matt and Lexie review the 1987 comedy, Summer School directed by Carl Reiner and starring Mark Harmon. Summer School marks Danny Elfman's fourth feature length score, and includes the Oingo Boingo rarity, Happy. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Emai…

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Mini Episode: SB19 - The Exorcism 8:01

2M ago8:01

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The group SB19 (from The Philippines) joined JoJo for an interview, and surprized him with an incredible exorcism story (yes, a real exorcism)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Riki Lindhome 1:20:47

2M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in…

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"One Song" Podcast Crossover w/ Diallo Riddle & Luxxury 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Crossing the streams with a great podcast called "One Song" with Diallo Riddle and Luxxury (aka Blake Robin)! A super fun discussion about music, technology, and a gentle nosalagic stroll down 1990s lane. One Song is available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rad Dads! with Matthew Kappler 1:15:11

3M ago1:15:11

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler is a funny dude who works in advertising but today he's here to shoot the poop with Chris about being a dad! They both have kids around the same age and share stories about their respective parenthood journeys. Heartfelt tales and silliness ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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THE CONJURING: LAST RITES EPISODE 42:45

4M ago42:45

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If you're a fan of The Conjuring, must listen! Madison Lawlor & Orion Smith (who play young Ed & Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites) join JoJo to talk about the movie, real paranormal encounters, favorite horror movies, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Sam Richardson 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

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Sam Richardson (Veep, Detrioters, The Afterparty) is one of the quickest, funniest performers in the business! He returns to the podcast with some terrific insight on getting stuck in loops of preparation rather than actually completing goals. ALSO, his Michael McDonald impersonation is FLAWLESS. Have a listen!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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James Gunn 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

I mean SURE we could discuss the massive success of Superman and return of the hilarious hit show Peacemaker or even some of the future plans for DC Studios (and we do), but we also have a great conversation about how to carry out a creative vision from start to finish and get the negative chatter in your brain out of the way in the process. PHEW! …

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Ana Gasteyer 2025 1:39:58

5M ago1:39:58

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The hilarious Ana Gasteyer is back on the show! The SNL alum and friend of Chris's talks through sketch writing, parenting, defining success in The Social Media Age, and fiddle camp! Her holiday album Sugar & Booze is available for streaming on all the platforms, and if you ever get a chance to see her live, you should! Find her tour dates at anaga…

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"We act in resistance through celebration": Irene Vasquez, Levi Romero, Natalia Toscano, & Nick Rivas on Refusing "the Vanishing" of Community Spaces 46:00

5M ago46:00

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In Episode 3, professors and students from the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at the University of New Mexico share with us how they used arts-based activism to save La Casita, a vital community gathering space, from demolition. Irene Vasquez, Levi Romero, Natalia Toscano, & Nick Rivas discuss the long history of resistance art in New Mexic…

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Tony Hale 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

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Mr. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep, Inside Out 2) is a FANTASTIC guest who not only is a lifelong overthinker but has really great insight and advice for those gifted with a surplus of thoughts, ESPECIALLY in the middle of the night when the "what ifs" start poking at ya! His new film "Sketch" is in theaters August 6th and he cohosts the Ext…

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Tom Lennon and Guitars! 53:25

6M ago53:25

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The podcast just wouldn't be the podcast without Tom Lennon! OF COURSE you know Tom from Reno 911, The State, @midnight, the first ever episode of this very podcast, and a million movies that he's acted in and/or written...but he is ALSO quite the guitar wizard. At Chris's request, Tom brought one of his fancy guitars to give Chris a couple of poin…

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Sparks Returns! 1:17:03

6M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

It's Sparks! The Band!! Russell and Ron Mael are back on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Mad!" (available now), going out on their big world tour, and how it's possible to overthink things and STILL just move forward anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 03: Wisdom 1:24:59

7M ago1:24:59

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“My dad wanted me to become a lawyer. My mom said I should become a doctor. I became a convicted felon instead.” Matt and Lexie review the romantic crime drama, Wisdom (1986) written by and starring Emilio Estevez in his directorial film debut. Wisdom marks Danny Elfman's third feature length score, which contains a few hidden treasures for Oingo B…

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Ben Schwartz 1:28:23

7M ago1:28:23

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It’s the first episode of a new era! And what better way to start than with the hilarious and wonderful Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Parks and Rec, The Afterparty) discussing improv and how you don’t have TIME to overthink it. Find Ben's live show dates at rejectedjokes.com! Oh, and PS, the pre-show intro on this ep is probably a weeeeeee long…

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Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?? 26:02

7M ago26:02

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Aaaaaaaaand we’re back!! PHEW! That was a quick three years! Chris starts this new podcast chapter with a minisode that explains the decision to hit the pause button and focus on being a dad after the birth of his daughter in 2022, why he wanted to come back now, and what to expect with the new show. I mean, it’s pretty much like the old show, but …

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Mini Episode: Paris Hilton - "That's Haunted" 2:56

8M ago2:56

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Paris Hilton describes her childhood haunted encounter to JoJo in this mini episode of Paranormalish! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 02: Back To School 1:10:19

8M ago1:10:19

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“Why don’t you call me sometime when you have no class?” Matt and Lexie review the Rodney Dangerfield comedy, Back to School (1986) directed by Alan Metter, and discuss Danny Elfman's second feature length score. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gma…

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Episode 01: Pee Wee's Big Adventure 1:08:48

8M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

"I know you are, but what am I?" Matt and Lexie review the Paul Reubens film Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) directed by Tim Burton, and discuss Danny Elfman's first feature length score for a major studio. In the first of many Burton/Elfman collaborations, Pee Wee's Big Adventure is the perfect film to kick off this journey through Elfman's filmogr…

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"Folks are already in motion, what can I offer?" Michael Castañeda, Jonathan Gomez, Jose Lumbreras, and Colleen Murphy on Staying Grounded with Community 55:08

8M ago55:08

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In Episode 2, scholar-activists Michael Castañeda, Jonathan Gomez, Jose Lumbreras, and Colleen Murphy join us to examine the complex relationship between ethnic studies departments and the communities we learn from, represent, and serve. We discuss education as a tool for both repression and liberation; steps toward building trust and cultivating a…

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Episode 10: West Lake High - Class of '81 59:54

8M ago59:54

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For Boingo Underground's season finale, we’re diving deep into a fan-favorite bootleg: West Lake High, 1981! Matt, Ashley, and California Matt break down this high-energy show — the performances, the setlist, the madness — with special insight from a surprise guest, Kevin Sullivan, who was there that night and played an unexpected role in Boingo lo…

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Episode 09: A New Generation 32:51

8M ago32:51

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In this very casual episode, Ashley and Matt are joined by one of their best Boingo buds, Lexie, to discuss Oingo Boingo fandom in the modern age. As mentioned in the episode, a special performance of JackiO performing "Dead Man's Party" can be viewed here. Send us a text message. Support the show. Visit our Website. Follow us on Instagram. Reach o…

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Clear Vision Podcast featuring Henry Mancini 28:04

10M ago28:04

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🎙️ Welcome to Clear Vision. I’ve always been fascinated by time travel films—the idea of stepping into the past, reliving moments, and meeting extraordinary people. And every time I finish an episode, I feel like I’ve done just that. Today, we’re traveling back to sit down with one of the most legendary composers in film history—Henry Mancini. From…

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"The only relationship I can have to the university is a criminal one": Safety, Repression, and Coalition with Amanda Ellis, Cherríe Moraga, Sherene Seikaly, Chelsea Lancaster, and Tara Jones 53:56

10M ago53:56

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For our inaugural episode, we are joined by five extraordinary scholar-activists—Amanda Ellis, Cherríe Moraga, Sherene Seikaly, Chelsea Lancaster, and Tara Jones—for a conversation on how women of color in education are responding to political repression, past and present. We discuss how our own educational experiences led us to political awareness…

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Allison & Easton Live In A Haunted House! 30:21

11M ago30:21

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Meet Allison & Easton, they live in a haunted house! Also something very unusual is buried in the backyard!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 08: In Conversation with John Avila 1:13:25

12M ago1:13:25

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Ashley and Matt are joined by John Avila, who listeners will know as Oingo Boingo's multi-talented bassist. Join us as we discuss John's history playing the bass guitar, his days with Oingo Boingo, and his journey as a music producer and world-traveling musician. Take a listen and discover what exciting projects John has on the horizon. Send us a t…

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Episode 07: A Deep Dive Into BOI-NGO 1:20:14

1y ago1:20:14

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Ashley and the two Matts discuss the songs, rarities, and more nervous energy from Oingo Boingo's 1987 album, BOI-NGO. Send us a text message. Support the show. Visit our Website. Follow us on Instagram. Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] Listen to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre. Please note: The…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: DANNY ELFMAN! 23:22

1y ago23:22

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Legendary film composer, classical composer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist Danny Elfman joins JoJo to discuss "Nightmare Before Christmas", "Beetlejuice", "Batman" and paranormal encounters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 06: Halloween, 1993 1:12:51

1y ago1:12:51

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Happy Halloween! In this concert review episode, Ashley and Matt are joined once again by California Matt to discuss Oingo Boingo's Halloween concert from October 30, 1993 at Irvine Meadows. A special multi-screen experience of Oingo Boingo's Halloween performance from October 30, 1993 can be viewed here. Send us a text message. Support the show. V…

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Episode 05: In-Depth with Nili Brosh 48:20

1y ago48:20

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Ashley and Matt are joined by the talented Nili Brosh. Listeners know Nili as the guitarist on Danny Elfman's album Big Mess and his "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond" shows. Join us as we discuss Nili's upcoming solo album, her Halloween journey, and the upcoming Elfman shows. And of course, we all geek out over Boingo. Check out Nili …

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Mini Episode: The Santa Cruz Incident 5:20

1y ago5:20

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A terrifying incident that took place in Santa Cruz, California See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Mini Episode: NCT 127 - Dream or Insidious 2:26

1+ y ago2:26

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NCT 127's Yuta tells JoJo about his paranormal encounter in this mini episode! Is his experience just a dream, or something more sinister (similar to the movie Insidious)? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 04: Keyword Boingo 1:08:38

1+ y ago1:08:38

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Fire up those dial-up modems! Ashley and Matt are joined once again by special guest Selena to discuss the old-timey days of the internet and how that affected the Boingo fandom. Send us a text message. Support the show. Visit our Website. Follow us on Instagram. Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] Listen to our sist…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Isabela Merced - Alien: Romulus! 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

Isabela Merced stops by to talk about ALIEN: ROMULUS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Everything You Need To Know About Roswell 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

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Thomas J Carey, co-writer of Witness To Roswell (75th Annivesary Edition) tells JoJo everything you need to know about the infamous Roswell incident and government cover-up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM

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Episode 03: BarIng All with Steve Bartek and Ira Ingber 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

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Ashley and Matt are joined by Steve Bartek and Ira Ingber, the duo behind BarIng All, to take a journey through their debut album, "There Goes My Compass". Join us as we dive deeper and look into the past, present, and future of these two accomplished artists! Check out BarIng All here! Send us a text message. Support the show. Visit our Website. F…

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Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part IV) 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

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Our final look at the music of Star Trek puts us in the position of the show's music editors and composers. With so many classic episodes to get through, how did they stretch their music budget to cover an entire season? The music of Sol Kaplan, Joseph Mullendore, Gerald Fried and Fred Steiner is examined, and we also look at a series of clever mus…

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Episode 02: The Ritz 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

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It’s Boingo Underground’s first concert review episode! Ashley and Matt are joined by special guest Selena to discuss the MTV broadcast of Oingo Boingo’s performance at The Ritz in Manhattan from December 20, 1985. Oingo Boingo's performance at The Ritz can be viewed here. Send us a text message. Support the show. Visit our Website. Follow us on In…

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THE ALL GIRL GHOSTBUSTERS! 56:11

1+ y ago56:11

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Meet the ladies of Integrity Paranormal Research!!! An all-female paranormal investigation team in Los Angeles, CA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 102.7 KIIS FM