Best Hook And Chance Podcasts (2025)

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Liverpool will be in a very dark place | Arsenal have had a tough week, but it isn’t a time to panic! 25:12

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Gary Neville joins Rob Hawthorne to discuss Liverpool's thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds and reflects on Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa and how the result could affect the title race The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS EXTEND AN INVITATION TO PARTAKE IN SOME INSTRUMENTAL INSPIRATIONS! ANOTHER TWO-FER OF CLASSIC "STACK OF 45s" EPISODES WITH THE VENTURES AND JOE MEEK'S TORNADOS. ENJOY!! 57:11

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Rich and I are having a ball, reliving our memorable episodes and sharing the cream with you. Today we feature two dynamic instrumental tracks that warranted some our closer scrutiny: Hawaii 5-0 by the Ventures, and Telstar by the Tornados (written and produced by the legendary Joe Meek.By Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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Chelsea are nowhere near title challengers | Soft Man Utd players lack any urgency | Aston Villa have 'world class' striker and manager 18:30

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Gary Neville reflects on the midweek action from the Premier League as Chelsea are comfortably beaten by Leeds United at Elland Road, Manchester United are held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford by West Ham and Aston Villa make it eight wins from nine to move third in the Premier League! The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - IN PRAISE OF A PRODUCER: CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY OF JEFF LYNNE. DOUBLE DOWN!! 13:01

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I hear Jeff Lynne has recently been sidelined by a mysterious infection, and had to cancel some performances. We wish the revered music producer and founder of ELO good health and a quick recovery. Today, Bill and Rich, The Splendid Bohemians would like to celebrate this versatile Rock stylist by playing two cuts separated by decades, from two vast…

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ON THIS THANKSGIVING, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU! HERE IS A GENEROUS HELPING OF SOME HOLIDAY TRADITION: ALICE'S RESTAURANT BY ARLO GUTHRIE. 18:31

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Reflecting upon this landmark recording made me realize how much Arlo and his song had been fundamental to my life-long, anti-authoritarian world view. And how, years later, when the war had escalated, and my turn came up for the draft, even though I escaped with a high lottery number, I was already weighing my draft dodging options. I was only 14 …

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No excuses for Amorim on 'embarrassing' night for Man Utd as 10-man Everton win at Old Trafford 16:22

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Gary Neville joins Seb Hutchinson to discuss Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Everton at Old Trafford as David Moyes' side are forced to play over 75 minutes with 10-men. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart sp…

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Arsenal favourites for Premier League title after NLD triumph | Can Arsenal win Champions League? | Liverpool must 'change' their style 30:25

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Gary Neville discusses Arsenal's dominant victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur as Eze scores a hat-trick for the title favourites. He also addresses the issues at Liverpool and what they need to do to turn their form around The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You ca…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - PRETTY PUNKS WITH X-RAY SPEX AND THE PRETENDERS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 12:09

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Love comes in many forms - sometimes confrontational. Today’s episode is a paean to a couple of dominating dames that lit up the punk scene in the late 70s. Johnny Rotten once stated that the only person that actually frightened him was the gone too soon, Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex. That product of a Somali father and a British mother railed agains…

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BILL AND RICH, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS ARE THRILLED TO OPEN THEIR TREASURE CHEST OF NEW ORLEANS JEWELS FOR YOUR DELIGHT: TWO ARCHIVAL STACK O’ 45s THAT GLITTER AND SHINE, WITH IRMA THOMAS AND ERNIE K. DOE ... 43:25

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We’re so glad you’re enjoying our meanderings down memory lane to rediscover these classic Stack o’ 45s episodes you might have missed. We’re having a ball reminiscing about some of The Splendid Bohemians finest moments, so grab a Sazerac and kick back with the boys as you dig on this pair of Delta Royals: Miss Irma Thomas, The Soul Queen of New Or…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - NO REGRETS: WITH JACKSON BROWNE, LUZ CASAL, DAVID LINDLEY, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & SARA BAREILLES. DOUBLE DOWN!! 15:15

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Edit Piaf once famously sang “Je Regrette Rien” (I Regret Nothing), and listening to the following heart wrenching live performances, I’m reminded that anyone claiming that spiritual stance must be in denial - or, crowing in battered defiance in order to buttress themselves against the memory of life’s cavalcade of pain and tortured conscience. For…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - TO BE OR NOT TO BE? A QUESTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, POSED BY NICK DRAKE AND WILL OLDHAM. DOUBLE DOWN!! 14:17

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As the holidays roll around, and daylight retracts, the thoughts also cloud over to infuse the mind with a grayish motif. We’re encouraged to gather our loved ones close and practice gratitude for life’s bounty. But, what if life’s gifts have been obscured by the overwhelming influence of a mortal depression, a reflection of the disconnect between …

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ANOTHER STACK O 45s TWO-FER FROM BILL AND RICH, THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS - TWO ESTIMABLE SIRENS WHO’VE SPANNED THE SPECTRUM OF POP - PEGGY LEE (1920-2002), AND LESLIE GORE (1946-2015 ... 36:45

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You asked, and we answered. Since you enjoyed the Bobbie Gentry vs. Joey Heatherton marathon smackdown so much, we've resurrected two more tantalizing STACK O 45s archival episodes to enrich your day and fire your imaginations: You Don't Own Me by Leslie Gore, and Is That All There Is? by the one and only Peggy Lee.…

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City's emphatic win after Liverpool's 'nothing' performance | Arsenal still favourites for title over Pep's 'imperfect' City 23:53

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Gary Neville speaks about Manchester City's emphatic 3-0 win over Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1000 game in management but still names Arsenal as favourites for the Premier League title. Plus, analysis on the issues that Arne Slot faces including getting a performance from record transfer Florian Wirtz. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podc…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT A BRILL BUILDING TRIPLE PLAY: WONDERWOMEN WHO ROCKED THE MAN'S WORLD, WITH CATHY CARROLL, EARL-JEAN MCCRAE, AND TRACEY DEY. 11:34

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There is an interesting theme coursing through these are three dynamic pop hits of the Brill Building era, all by one hit wonders, sung by extraordinary, up and coming stylists, and crafted by some of the most influential music men of the time: Cathy Carroll’s 1962 hit, “Poor Little Puppet” (produced and arranged by Stan Applebaum, written by Howar…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIAN'S BATTLE OF THE TEENAGE CRUSHES: JOEY HEATHERTON VS BOBBIE GENTRY. RICH AND BILL GO HEAD TO HEAD ON TWO STACK OF 45'S. DOUBLE DOWN!! 1:13:22

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Was it really a simpler time, way back when? As teenagers, Rich and I pined for those older women who seemed to embody the tidal pulse of desire. For me, it was the Delta song-spinner Bobbie Gentry, whose Ode to Billie Joe, a mystery delivered in honeyed, but troubling tones, captured the world's - and, my imagination; for Rich, it was the slinky s…

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THE LA DODGERS REPEAT!!!! THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS CELEBRATE THE BUOYS OF SUMMER WITH OUR MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BASEBALL! 15:58

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In the mood for some baseball? Of course you are; it’s still our national pastime, after all, despite the threat of encroachment by football, soccer, basketball, Nascar and Monster Trucks. And now that the innovation of the pitch clock has trimmed down the times of games, it’s a little more dynamic than it used to be back in those lazy, hazy, crazy…

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'Amorim's most important week at Man Utd' | Why Liverpool's form is concerning | 'It's Arsenal's PL title to win' 28:18

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Gary Neville is joined by Peter Drury to react to Tottenham’s 3-0 away win to Everton. Gary shares his thoughts on Liverpool's poor run of form in the league. He states Man City look average this season and believes it's Arsenal's title to lose as they moved four points clear at the top of the table after nine matches. The Gary Neville Podcast is a…

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SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE - THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS OFFER A REVIEW OF THE FILM ALONG WITH TUNES THAT ACKNOWLEDGE THE BOSS'S INFLUENCE AND INFLUENCES, WITH PETE SEEGER AND RYAN ADAMS. 10:47

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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is one of the best depictions of the creative process that I’ve ever seen, exploring where an artist’s ideas come from: those sources, personal and environmental that are processed via one’s family history, dreams, desires - and are then delivered through said artist’s private relationship with their tools - (in…

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Neville and Carragher on Man Utd's shock 2-1 win over Liverpool | Why have Mo Salah and Van Dijk had shaky starts to the season? 29:32

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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Peter Drury discuss all the hot topics from Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Including, whether the Red Devils can capitalise on a huge result for Ruben Amorim's men and why Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have had poor starts to the season. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Spo…

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THEY'RE BACK!!! A DIG THIS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL- "IF YOU HAVE GHOSTS"- THE ROKY ERICKSON ICING ON YOUR HALLOWED CUPCAKE OF TERROR! FEAR, FUN AND ROCKIN' ANCIENT HISTORY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY FEATURING BILL ... 10:19

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IT IS TIME TO WALK WITH THE ZOMBIES! ' WELCOME TO THE PORTAL NO ONE LEAVES ALIVE. HALLOWEEN IS UPON US, AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THIS TERRIFYING TRADITION THAN A "DIG THIS" JOURNEY INTO THE THE NIGHT OF THE VAMPIRE. YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED AND EDUCATED WITH DELIGHTFUL DREAD AS WE VISIT THE TALE OF ROCK AND REAPER ICON ROKY ERICKSON, A BRIEF…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE"- CULTURAL APPROPRIATION WITH PETER LA FARGE AND JOHNNY CASH. DOUBLE DOWN!! 10:50

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This nation’s troubled history with Manifest Destiny will continue to haunt us for some time. Throughout the decades some Native voices have emerged and contributed to the ongoing cultural conversation: most recently on the Broadway stage, on film, and television, and this awareness might move us towards some, if not restitution for atrocities past…

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Neville on Chelsea's dramatic win over Liverpool | Issues with Wirtz, Isak and at full-back for Arne Slot | Amorim not 'off the hook' 24:25

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Gary Neville reflects on Chelsea's last-minute win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League and suggests that Arne Slot has several key issues that he needs to resolve, including Florian Wirtz's start to life at Anfield. Plus, Gary responds after Ruben Amorim suggested that his players have been influenced by media criticism of his s…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - ICE QUEENS WITH LANA DEL REY AND NICO. DOUBLE DOWN!! 13:25

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What is the fascination that we have with seductive avatars of oblivion? Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams indoctrinated the adolescent me to the possibilities of the Succubus, and became my tween age, gothic sex symbol; the painting by Pre-Raphaeite John Millet: Ophelia (who floats beautifully in the river) hung on my dorm wall for years. Today, Do…

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Neville on Arsenal's late comeback against Newcastle and Man Utd's 'worrying' form under Amorim 20:07

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Gary Neville and Peter Drury react to Arsenal's late winner against Newcastle and how big the moment will be in the title race, especially after Liverpool's loss to Crystal Palace. Neville also expresses his concern over Manchester United's form as Amorims side lost again, this time out at Brentford. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - ACES OF BASS WITH TAL WILKENFELD AND ESPERANZA SPALDING. DOUBLE DOWN!! 16:49

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At risk of seeming sexist, it must be noted that the two prodigies of the bass featured here are female, and perhaps that, in some sense, informs their approach to their artistry. Listening to BC by Tal Wilkenfeld, and Esparanza Spalding’s Vague Suspicions, one cannot help but appreciate both the technical precision, and the soulfulness of their mu…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - STRING THEORY WITH KALEIDOSCOPE AND TELEVISION. DOUBLE DOWN!! 18:15

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DT: STRING THEORY / TELEVISION AND KALEIDOSCOPE The guitar as we know it has had an illustrious evolution, starting its journey in ancient Mesopotamia, then finding its earliest recognizable incarnation 5 centuries ago in Spain, and continuing to move through various cultures until blossoming into its electric manifestation in the modern era. It wa…

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Neville on Gunners late equaliser against City | Liverpool aren't even at their best, and they’re already five points clear! 28:40

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Gary Neville reflects on Arsenal’s dramatic 1–1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates. He praises Pep Guardiola’s unexpected defensive approach, deploying a 5-4-1 shape to nullify Arsenal’s set-piece threat and dominate aerially, while still striking through a classic counter-attack finished by Erling Haaland. Neville questions Mikel Arteta’s r…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - STAYING HYDRATED WITH MARTY ROBBINS AND THE REVEREND AL GREEN. DOUBLE DOWN!! 10:59

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DT: STAYING HYDRATED WITH MARTY ROBBINS AND REV. AL GREEN H2O - we can’t live without it. As the temperatures rise, physically and spiritually, you better keep plenty of the life giving elixir handy. The human body contains over 50% of the stuff, the earth- about 70 percent. It’s all around; within and without us. From the book of symbols: “River i…

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Nev reacts to the Manchester derby as Haaland's double downs Utd 27:53

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Gary Neville is joined by Peter Drury as they reflect on a one-sided Manchester derby which saw City put three goals past Utd at the Etihad stadium. They also react to Liverpool's last-gasp victory over Burnley and weigh up Arsenal's start to the season after their comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND," THE PLACE WHERE DREAMS AND MEMORIES INTERSECT. EPISODE 8: ANCHORS AWEIGH! 21:41

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ANCHORS AWEIGH! This episode comes from diary entries written from March to August, 2018 - and, involve labyrinthian efforts to get my nephew into the Navy. My dreams were plentiful and disturbing, but nothing compared to the bureaucratic nightmares that lay before us. Enjoy!By Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS " OF TURTLES, LIOTTA AND PRIZEFIGHTS "- RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARK VOLMAN, THE INTENSITY OF RAY LIOTTA AND PREVIEW THE HISTORIC CANELO / CRAWFORD ... 23:37

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The story of one of the sunniest and funniest personalities to emerge in the world of rock, the Turtles‘ Mark Volman, is being told in a book whose title is a play on the name of his biggest hit, “Happy Together”. However, unlike many memoirs, Volman’s own words comprise less than five percent of the text. Instead, this is a third-person oral histo…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION? WITH THE MC5 AND GIL SCOTT-HERON. DOUBLE DOWN!! 10:36

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Long ago and far away, around 1970, there was a smoldering rage that permeated through every strata of American society. Following a flurry of assassinations in the mid sixties, the Manson murders in ‘69, riots in Detroit, the Motor City in ’67, and in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic Convention, at Kent State in ‘70 with the murder of four protestin…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "LABORS OF LOVE "- RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK CELEBRATE THE UNION OF JOE HILL, THE JERRY LEWIS LABOR DAY TELETHON & MOTHERHOOD- PLUS EMINEM SHOWS NO FEAR AS THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS ... 1:17:27

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Joe HIll A songwriter, itinerant laborer, and union organizer, Joe Hill became famous around the world after a Utah court convicted him of murder. Even before the international campaign to have his conviction reversed, however, Joe Hill was well known in hobo jungles, on picket lines and at workers' rallies as the author of popular labor songs and …

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Nev: These type of matches are costing Arsenal | Are Man City's back four a weakness? | Calls for Man Utd to bring in a new goalkeeper 29:43

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Gary Neville is joined by Peter Drury as they reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win against Arsenal which could prove vital in the title race despite being this early in the season. They also look react to Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Brighton and Manchester United's victory over Burnley as they leave it late with Bruno Fernandes converting from the sp…

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BILL MESNIK'S SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET PRESENTS: LOW YO YO STUFF BY CAPTAIN BEEFHEART (WB, 1972) 6:01

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SUNNY SONGS: LOW YO YO STUFF by Captain Beefheart (WB, 1972) We do what we gotta do to survive. We’ve got to activate our low yo yo stuff. Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart knew that better than most. Frank Zappa’s high school buddy and inspiration blew in from the desert fully formed as a cubist blues man. He reordered our mitochondria by break…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - GIVING LOVE ONE MORE CHANCE - WITH TRACY CHAPMAN AND SIPPIE WALLACE. DOUBLE DOWN! 12:40

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Today we feature two black female vocalists, born 66 years apart, both renown for their independent spirit, singing songs about trying to make love work - despite clear signs to the contrary. As artists, they’ve both shunned the spotlight, maintaining the mystery of their magic: Sippie Wallace quit show business for 30 years, preferring to express …

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Neville: 'We know the problem for Utd!' | City looked a bit old against Spurs | How do Arsenal look without Saka and Odegaard? 19:30

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Gary Neville reacts to Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Fulham from the commentary box at Craven Cottage. He's already feeling a bit less enthusiastic than he was at the start of the season for his former club, but praises Fulham's squad despite a lack of signings in the summer transfer window. Gary feels that Manchester City looked a bit old agai…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - DISHING THE DIRT WITH HOWLIN' WOLF AND GENE PITNEY. DOUBLE DOWN!! 9:23

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Gossip, Tittle Tattle, rumors, hearsay, dishing the dirt, idle talk, back stabbing…. It’s not one of the seven deadly sins, but maybe it should be. How many friendships, how many marriages, and how many jobs have been lost through spiteful blather? In this episode of Double Trouble Howlin’ Wolf and Gene Pitney testify to the adverse effects of piti…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND," THE PLACE WHERE DREAMS AND MEMORIES INTERSECT. EPISODE #7 - NORTH TO ALASKA! 25:46

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In the summer of 2019, in the halcyon days before the Pandemic, Chemayne and I got to share a 25th anniversary celebration experience that we had put off for 5 years: an Alaskan cruise. A year and a half later, the world was in chaos and Chemayne was gone, but these images and moments, preserved in the diary, live on. Let's go north to Alaska toget…

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PL football is back! Neville: Man Utd need to fix 'glaring' issue | Who are genuine title contenders? Who showed they can beat the drop? 22:16

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In Gary Neville's first podcast of the new 2025/26 season, he reacts to Arsenal's 1-0 win against Man Utd at Old Trafford. He lauds the performance of a new Man City signing after their resounding 4-0 win against Wolves. Neville is adamant that Ruben Amorim needs to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. He backs one team to beat the …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - APOCALYPSE NOW! WITH JACKSON BROWNE AND CHUMBAWAMBA - DOUBLE DOWN!! 13:18

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APOCALYPSE NOW! JACKSON BROWNE AND CHUMBAWAMBA Have T***p derangement syndrome? Don’t worry; be happy! Go with the flow. Things can always get worse, right? The dual apocalyptic visions featured today may derive from decades past, when anxiety within the zeitgeist was running hot, but they look positively edenic in retrospect. “All Things Must Pass…

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BILL ("THE MIGHTY MEZ") MESNIK PRESENTS A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: IT'S A CHOICE TO BE HAPPY! 2:55

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IT’S A CHOICE TO BE HAPPY (Music and lyrics by Bill Mesnik) What makes me happy? Cause when I feel happy I feel like shit I can’t define it I thought I was happy But was I really happy? I don’t know I just can’t show it Each soggy birthday cake makes me quiver and quake A jog around the lake? I can’t fake it. What makes you happy? Cause you always …

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"CAPTAIN BILLY'S MAGIC 8 BALL" PRESENTS A SPECIAL GOLDEN OLDIE ARCHIVAL EPISODE WITH PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS GREATEST HITS! (COLUMBIA, 1967). 41:39

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ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS GREATEST HITS by Paul Revere and the Raiders (Columbia, 1967) This group, this record: they were fundamental elements in the experience of the 13 year old Captain Billy. My band, The Full House, played a smokin’ cover of “Steppin’ Out”; Dick Clark’s WHERE THE ACTION IS tv show was a can’t mi…

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"CAPTAIN BILLY'S MAGIC 8-BALL" RIDES AGAIN WITH HANK WILLIAMS, JR. - WHISKEY BENT AND HELL BOUND - (ELEKTRA, 1979) , IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE ... 32:20

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HANK WILLIAMS, JR. / WHISKEY BENT AND HELL BOUND / ELEKTRA, 1979 I have a good story about Hank Williams, Jr., aka “Bocephus:” My late wife, Chemayne grew up in the backstages and dressing rooms of the biggest rock n roll arenas in the Southeast. Her mom worked for a couple of regional mega promoters, and Chemayne had many encounters with such 70’s…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - SOCIAL CRITICISM, OR I HATE PEOPLE, WITH FRANK ZAPPA AND WARREN ZEVON. DOUBLE DOWN!! 12:48

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We got a couple of world-class curmudgeons here - who share more than might meet the ear initially: two native Californians renown for their curdled opinion of the world they inhabit, and the populace with whom they share the space; We’re talking Hollywood, specifically, but their bile was generous enough to accommodate the whole of humanity - in a…

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"CAPTAIN BILLY'S MAGIC 8-BALL" RETURNS WITH ALBERT KING - LIVE WIRE/BLUES POWER! (STAX, 1968) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN EXPLORES HIS COVE ... 41:05

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CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC EIGHT BALL: ALBERT KING LIVE WIRE/BLUES POWER So, there were three “Kings” of the blues: B.B., Freddie, and Albert. B.B. had the delicate simplicity. Less was always more with his virtuosity. He was a consummate communicator and showman, and much beloved. Freddie had the muscle and the size. A big man who stood 6’5’’, he was a…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - FACES OF GRIEF, WITH PATTI SMITH AND LUCINDA WILLIAMS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 12:17

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Some philosophers posit the difficult truth that a world without grief would deprive us of a deeper appreciation of the evanescent beauty of life. Life cannot be grasped; it flows mysteriously from one moment into another - here, and gone. This is your moment to take it all in, so be present and celebrate it, they urge. When Stephen Colbert says th…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND," EP. 6: TROUBLE IN PARADISE; THE HAWAIIAN ISLAND A GO GO! 21:38

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In November of 2016 the family attempted a vacation to Hawaii, which turned out to be a tropical roller coaster. There were loads of psychic shenanigans, along with luaus, snorkeling, and gentle night time island breezes... And, oh yes - Dreams Galore!By Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE:" THE DEATH OF LOVE, WITH MARVIN GAYE AND LINDA AND RICHARD THOMPSON. DOUBLE DOWN!! 11:01

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Love is mysterious, and the death of love even more so: it’s complicated, sticky, and heart breaking. When there are children impacted, as was the case with Marvin and Anna Gaye, and Richard and Linda Thompson, the emotional brutality can resonate for generations. Is it worthy compensation if the anguish produces great art? Life is short - Art is l…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 4- ALLEN GINSBERG-"HOWLING AT MERCY & MOONBEAMS"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND ... 1:22:19

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Films featuring Allen Ginsberg or his work: Howl (2010): This film explores the creation and impact of Ginsberg's iconic poem, Howl, with James Franco portraying the poet. Kill Your Darlings (2013): This movie focuses on the early years of the Beat Generation and Ginsberg's relationship with Lucien Carr, played by Daniel Radcliffe. I'm Not There (2…