Best Joni Mitchell Podcasts (2026)

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The Lyons Den: Deep Cuts, Live Legends & Genre-Defying Grooves with George Lyons 3:51:25

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Step inside The Lyons Den with host George Lyons for a deep-listening journey through genre-defying music, legendary live performances, and timeless artists. Broadcasting from the campus of UNLV on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas, this episode blends jazz fusion, classic rock, jam bands, blues, and experimental grooves—featuring iconic selections from Miles Da…

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The Lyons Den: Grateful Dead New Year’s Eve 1985 at Oakland Coliseum with George Lyons 3:51:04

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Welcome to a special New Year’s edition of The Lyons Den, hosted by George Lyons, featuring a deep dive into one of the most legendary moments in live music history: the Grateful Dead’s New Year’s Eve 1985 concerts at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Arena. This episode presents the complete concert experience from December 30 and December 31, 1…

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A Change Would Do You Good - Sheryl Crow 21:11

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Today, we head back to late 1997 to listen to A change would do you good by Sheryl Crow.

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SE 6, EP 2: Robbie Fulks - Upland Stories 1:57:09

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Send us a text On this episode we discuss one America's great modern singer-songwriters -Robbie Fulks, and his wonderful 2016 album Upland Stories. Produced by the late, great Steve Albini, Upland Stories combines folk and traditional country elements into a rich collection of narrative-driven songs. The album and the fantastic opening track “Alaba…

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Everything I do (I do it for you) by Bryan Adams 22:59

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It's the summer of '91 and Bryan Adams is dominating the airwaves. Step back in time to the early 90s to remember a summer of youth!

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George Lyons Presents the Grateful Dead Like You’ve Never Heard Them — Lyons Den Radio Show 3:52:49

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On this week’s episode of The Lyons Den, host George Lyons delivers one of the most immersive listening sessions of the year — a four-hour blend of tech, organic grooves, deep cuts, and a historic live performance from the Grateful Dead that fans won’t want to miss. Broadcasting from 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas, George opens the show with his signature war…

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Just Like a Pill by P!nk 20:52

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In this episode of Leading to Fly, we rewind to celebrate the fearless artistry of P!nk. From her breakout anthem Just Like a Pill to her jaw‑dropping aerial performances, P!nk has built a career on authenticity, resilience, and standing up for people who feel unheard.

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Inside The Lyons Den: Pink Floyd, Patti Smith, Joni Mitchell & a Jaw-Dropping Jeff Beck Live Set 3:51:02

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This week on The Lyons Den with George Lyons, listeners are taken on a four-hour musical odyssey through groove, fusion, jazz, classic rock, and some of the most iconic recordings of the last fifty years. Broadcasting from UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, George delivers his signature blend of deep cuts, global influences, crate-digging rarities, and immersi…

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River by Joni Mitchell 24:12

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Welcome to episode 2 of the Rewind Sessions. Today, we go back to 2000 in my life and 1971 for the original release of the album, Blue by Joni Mitchell. The song for today has a Christmas theme, its River! If you are getting ready for Christmas and don't want to listen to Wham or Mariah, one more time today, then this show is for you! Blue truly is…

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Inside The Lyon’s Den: George Lyon’s Ultimate Mixtape + Rare Jimi Hendrix Live Concert 3:50:49

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Step inside The Lyon’s Den, Las Vegas’ Sunday-night sanctuary for deep cuts, rare live recordings, eclectic classics, and George Lyon’s unmistakable storytelling. Broadcasting from UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, this episode unfolds like one of George’s legendary old-school mixtapes — a free-flowing, instinctive blend of rock, alternative, folk, trip-hop, …

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Ashes by Embrace 21:07

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Kia ora, I’m Tracy Fleming, and in this episode I’m rewinding to Ashes by Embrace — the anthem that lit up 2004 with resilience and hope. This isn’t just about a chart single; it’s about the comeback spirit, the fan‑driven push to get it to number one, and the way songs like this become soundtracks to our own turning points. I’ll share my memories …

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SE 6, EP 1: Joni Mitchell - Blue 2:19:49

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Send us a text On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Joni Mitchell’s 1971’s LP Blue, regarded by most critics as a masterpiece and consistently is listed on best of lists of the greatest albums ever made. A bit of a sea change for Mitchell, incorporating jazz stylings in both her phrasing and the music, it’s sparse on instrumentation, yet the …

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George With No Voice: Deep Cuts & Dead Classics in The Lyon’s Den 3:52:14

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This week inside The Lyon’s Den on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas, George Lyon may have lost his voice — but the music does all the talking. Broadcasting from UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, George curates a four-hour journey of deep cuts, rare grooves, remixes, and legendary performances, delivering the unmistakable soundscape that makes The Lyon’s Den one of Las Veg…

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Welcome to the Rewind Sessions: Your Musical Time Machine! 1:54

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Hello, I’m Tracy — a proud Gen X music fan raised on the sounds of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. My teenage years were soundtracked by mixtapes, Top of the Pops, and late-night radio. I spent the ’90s and 00s attending live gigs and festivals, and now, thanks to my kids, I’m discovering a whole new wave of music. The Rewind Sessions is my love letter t…

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Culture, Conflict & Coltrane: The Conversation Continues 3:51:25

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This week’s episode of The Lyon’s Den brings some of the most candid, heartfelt, and thought-provoking conversation yet. George Lyons and the crew open the hour by diving straight into the events shaping our world — confronting global tensions, political polarization, and everyday struggles with honesty, emotion, and the signature Lions Den real-ta…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 5. The Land of Hope and Dreams 28:56

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. In our final chapter, we trace Bruce’s journey to his latest tour - The Land of Hope and Dreams - where he speaks out on s…

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Church of Music: Reflections on Power and Humanity 3:51:17

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George Lyons invites listeners into The Church of Music—a meditative late-night soundscape blending experimental electronica, jazz, and spoken-word philosophy. Between selections from Tori Amos, Fela Kuti, Portishead, and The Clash, Lyons weaves in the hypnotic monologues of Joe Frank, exploring power, corruption, and the contradictions of human na…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 4. The Promise 28:45

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce is living in Hollywood, L.A, making music without his long-time bandmates. It's a time of Bruce being far away from …

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Blue By Joni Mitchell With special guest, Susan Cattaneo 48:53

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Released in 1971, Joni Mitchell's Blue set the bar for "confessional" songwriting. In a big year for popular music, from Masters Of Reality to Teaser and the Firecat, It showed what could be done with a mountain dulcimer, acoustic guitar, piano, and voice. 54 years after the release of Blue, it continues to influence the most popular songwriters of…

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The Euro Den Returns: DJ Steve Snookas Live from Luxembourg 3:50:38

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This week on The Lion’s Den, host George Lyons welcomes back longtime collaborator DJ Steve Snookas for an electrifying two-hour Euro Den Mix, broadcast all the way from Luxembourg. A UNLV alum and global music curator, Snookas brings a seamless blend of international grooves—fusing jazz, rock, ambient, and experimental electronica into one hypnoti…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 3. Born in the USA 28:25

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce's story continues in rural Holmdel, New Jersey, alone with a four-track tape recorder. He goes back into his childho…

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Brenda Bennett discusses her album 'Once Again' track by track Part Two 1:33:03

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Send us a text Brenda Bennett is a longtime veteran of the music scene - working with Prince as a member of the bands Vanity 6 and Apollonia 6, and also as a member of Ken Lyon and Tombstone. In 2018 Brenda released her second solo disc 'Once Again'. Following the tragic death of Prince in 2016, this album was an intensely personal artistic stateme…

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Discussing 'Fleetwood Mac In Chicago'/'Blues Jam At Chess' 1:32:03

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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Fire on the Mountain: The Grateful Dead’s Journey to the Pyramids 3:51:02

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In this week’s Lion’s Den, host George Lyons takes listeners on a four-hour odyssey through one of rock’s most transcendent moments—the Grateful Dead’s 1978 concerts beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza. Blending live cuts from Rockin’ the Cradle: Egypt 1978 with commentary, historical notes, and the signature Lion’s Den groove, George explores how th…

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Discussing Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris 'Trio' track by track 1:17:59

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 2. Born to Run 28:35

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce’s story continues in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where he's living above a beauty parlour, broke, writing songs amongst…

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Discussing Annie Lennox 'A Christmas Cornucopia' and 'Nostalgia' 1:21:42

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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SE 5, EP 16: Sly and the Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On 2:11:31

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Send us a text It's a listener pick! On this episode we look at one of the most influential musical groups of the twentieth century - Sly and the Family Stone, and their 1970 LP There's a Riot Goin' On. By 1970, Sly Stone and his band had already had a huge impact on modern music. It was a mixed-race and mixed-gender band that spoke of love and har…

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Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue – The Lost Soul of a Beach Boy 3:51:17

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In this week’s powerful edition of The Lion’s Den, host George Lyons takes listeners on a deep musical and emotional journey through the life and legacy of Dennis Wilson, the often-overlooked genius of The Beach Boys. Featuring a special one-hour radio documentary from Sony BMG, the episode explores Wilson’s groundbreaking 1977 solo album Pacific O…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 1. My Hometown 28:41

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce’s story begins in the small factory town of Freehold, New Jersey. His father, Douglas, is distant. The love from his…

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Turn It Up: George Carlin Tribute & RatDog ’07 Live from Holmdel 3:51:18

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George Lyons opens The Lion’s Den on KUNV 91.5 with a salute to the late, great George Carlin—dropping classic bits (“Wonderful Wino,” “Indian Sergeant,” selections from FM & AM and Occupation: Foole) between deep-cut sequences of reggae, acid-jazz, downtempo, and alt favorites. Early sets flow from the Ethiopians’ vintage skank into Grace Jones’s …

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Discussing Fleetwood Mac 'Heroes Are Hard To Find' track by track 2:14:33

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: Trailer 1:43

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From Psychedelia to Power Chords: The Kinks Live and Loud 3:51:18

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Step inside The Lion’s Den with George Lyons for a four-hour journey that bridges the cosmic and the classic. This week’s broadcast opens in deep-space mode with God Is an Astronaut, The Mars Volta, Mercury Rev, and Blue States, then drifts through poetic word-jazz and the vintage haze of Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” The second act cranks up the amps…

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Discussing Annie Lennox 'Songs Of Mass Destruction' track by track 1:39:49

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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Discussing Emmylou Harris 'Thirteen' track by track 50:27

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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The Lyon’s Den: Johnny Cash – The Greatest | Sept 21 3:51:21

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George Lyons welcomes listeners into The Lion’s Den for an unforgettable four-hour journey of deep grooves, rare gems, and a full-length radio special honoring the Man in Black himself. This episode blends George’s signature eclectic opening set with a one-hour feature, Johnny Cash – The Greatest, exploring Cash’s music, spirit, and cultural legacy…

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SE 5, EP 15: Ian Hunter - You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic 1:56:21

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Send us a text This week we discuss Ian Hunter and his 1979 LP You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic. Hunter worked a long time to find success. His band Mott the Hoople were instrumental in advancing glam rock by giving it a rougher edge. David Bowie was such a fan of the band that he even gave them the song "All the Young Dudes" which became th…

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Rediscussing Joni Mitchell 'Song To A Seagull' track by track 2:24:10

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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The Lyon’s Den: Grateful Dead – Spring 1990 Spotlight | Sept 14 3:51:41

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George Lyons takes you deep into The Lion’s Den for an epic night of music, stories, and live history. Broadcasting from UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, George spins an eclectic opening mix before diving into a rare treat—a complete Grateful Dead concert from March 22, 1990, recorded live at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario. This limited-edition box set …

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Discussing Fleetwood Mac 'Mystery To Me' track by track 2:09:24

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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September 6th 2025 - The Lyons Den "From Acid Jazz to Bee Gees, Grateful Dead & a Joey Ramone Special" 3:51:31

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George Lyons takes listeners on an eclectic musical journey in this edition of The Lyons Den on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas. The show opens with deep acid jazz grooves from Saint Germain, MC Solaar, and DJ Cam, moving seamlessly into nu-jazz, lounge, and funk from Cal Tjader, The Dining Rooms, and Booker T. Jones. Midway through, George shifts gears with a…

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Discussing Emmylou Harris 'The Ballad Of Sally Rose' track by track 1:03:53

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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Truth Loops & Sonic Dust: The August 31 Lyons Den Ritual 3:51:19

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In this week’s Lyons Den, George Lyons stitches together a four-hour broadcast that feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from—layered with cosmic jazz, rebel soul, fractured funk, and grainy field recordings that drift in like smoke. From the gut-punch lyricism of Gil Scott-Heron to swirling psych from The Velvet Underground, George builds …

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Night Visions & Needle Drops: The August 24 Lyons Den 3:51:21

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In this immersive four-hour broadcast, George Lyons conjures a twilight zone of sound—where spoken word, psych rock, jazz-fusion, and underground soul pulse through static and memory. From Lenny Bruce’s chaotic truths to Pink Floyd’s cinematic dreamscapes, The Lyons Den becomes a sacred space for deep listening and cultural reflection. This week’s …

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SE 5, EP 14: The New York Dolls - The New York Dolls 1:45:56

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Send us a text On this week's episode, we discuss the self-titled debut by the New York Dolls, one of most influential albums of the 1970s. The New York Dolls blended the Rolling Stones' swagger with garage rock aggression and glam rock theatrics, that both embraced the sounds of early rock and roll and foreshadowed punk rock. Produced in what seem…

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Static Dreams & Rebel Frequencies: The August 17 Lyons Den 3:51:19

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George Lyons cracks open another dimension of sound in this week’s Lyons Den—a four-hour immersion into static-laced transmissions, borderless grooves, and music that stirs the soul. From Curtis Mayfield to Kraftwerk, Nina Simone to Radiohead, it’s a fluid journey through the political, the poetic, and the psychedelic. With rare vinyl sides, global…

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Discussing Annie Lennox 'Bare' track by track 1:45:27

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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Discussing Fleetwood Mac 'Penguin' track by track 1:46:32

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Send us a text Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track. In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Ta…

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SE 5, EP 13: The Lemon Twigs - A Dream is All We Know 1:45:32

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Send us a text On this week's episode, we discuss an album that came out in 2024, the fifth album by the Lemon Twigs, A Dream is All We Know. Consisting of multi-instrumentalist brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario, the music of the Lemon Twigs often feels like it’s been plucked straight from the 1960s or 1970s. Echos of the Beatles, the Kinks and …