Best Produced by Tim Rowe Podcasts (2025)

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Peter Capaldi’s life in a teenage Glasgow punk band and a public apology to the Cocteau Twins 49:29

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Peter Capaldi – aka Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, the universal screen delight and an Oscar-winning film director – was the singer in the punk band the Dreamboys in the late ‘70s who put out a single when he was at the art school in Glasgow. And then became an actor. And then - in the grand tradition of actors who’ve made albums, Hugh Laurie, Scarlett Jo…

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Alan Parsons – from the rooftop of Savile Row to Pink Floyd, Steve Harley and some singing pigs 34:42

1h ago34:42

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The teenage Alan Parsons was hired as a tape op by EMI and worked with the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Steve Harley, orchestras, comedians, Pinky And Perky and countless others in the control room at Abbey Road, and saw almost 60 years of technical revolution. He’s just finished a 50th anniversary box set of Harley’s the Best Years Of Our Lives and talks …

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Mom Rock v Dad Rock, the Oasis rumour mill and Kanye West’s devious dentist. 40:10

2h ago40:10

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Perched outside the Vatican Of News awaiting puffs of white smoke, which this week arrive in the following fashion … … Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend and her genius for publicity. … Jim Morrison is alive and living in Syracuse, New York!: barrel-scraping new rock documentary incoming. … Hip Hop Wealth v Rock Wealth: the $57m house Kayne West b…

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The Joke That Scares You | Rey Tang on Risk, Recognition, and Writing Toward Surprise 58:15

5d ago58:15

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What does it mean to chase a joke without losing yourself? In this episode, Rey Tang—a Chicago-based writer, photographer, filmmaker, and performer—joins Mishu for a conversation about finding her comedic voice while navigating feedback, audience expectations, and the realities of making a creative career sustainable. They talk about letting go of …

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Dennis McNally saw the Summer Of Love in London, New York and California 39:54

1h ago39:54

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Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead’s publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he’s supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America’s West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties’, a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinki…

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"Dab All Day: Luna Stower on Cannabis, Microdosing, and the Power of the Plant" Part 02 16:02

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Welcome back to the podcast for Part Two with the incredible Luna Stower! If you missed Part One, make sure to pause and check it out for the earliest origin story we've featured on the show. In this episode, we dive into a rapid-fire discussion covering a range of topics in the cannabis world. Luna shares her thoughts on the differences between he…

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You Are the Infrastructure: Remsy Atassi on Indie Film, Audience Building, and Real-World DIY 1:00:08

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What if you stopped waiting for permission and started thinking like a studio? In this episode, Remsy Atassi—a Chicago-based Syrian-American filmmaker—joins Mishu for a grounded, no-nonsense talk about the changing landscape of indie film distribution. They unpack why relying on festivals and acquisitions may be a trap, how to budget with an eye to…

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The greatest duet, rock cameos in Miami Vice and the rebirth of Mississippi John Hurt 49:39

3d ago49:39

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Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets’, small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye a…

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Dale Dodson: Stories, Songwriting, and the Heart of Music Row 18:51

8d ago18:51

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01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music 03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry 05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs 08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others 09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger 11:19 – How face-to-face r…

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Al Murray and James Holland talk the ending of the war in 1945 and the afterlife of The Beatles 42:51

6d ago42:51

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In which comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland talk about their new book Victory ’45 and our twin national obsessions, the Second World War and The Beatles. Includes: ….how being emotionally shut down enabled Montgomery to collect the surrender at Luneburg Heath ….how a profound sense of duty helped Harry Truman make the most dreadful deci…

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What Does Your Voice Sound Like? Tim Corpus on Creating and Composing Music Without Losing Yourself 58:44

12d ago58:44

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What happens when you stop writing what’s expected—and start composing like yourself? In this episode, Tim Corpus shares what it means to develop a creative voice you can actually recognize in your own work. We talk about what makes a temp track helpful (and when it’s not), taking creative swings in client work, and how years of writing for others …

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Derek Shulman – when Simon Dupree and Gentle Giant were “the darlings of the English Mafia” 42:21

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Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel’s Nativity (Gentle Giant’s rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’ is just out). After which…

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The Power of the Plant: Luna Stower's Journey in Cannabis Activism Part 01 25:48

9d ago25:48

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! Join your host, Sean Welsh, as he sits down with the passionate and knowledgeable Luna Stower, a prominent figure in the cannabis industry. In this episode, Luna shares her incredible origin story, detailing her lifelong connection with the cannabis plant and her journey…

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The entertaining fictions of Max Romeo and Robert Smith and tech that actually works! 36:27

9d ago36:27

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While Mark Ellen is hanging out with the other old ruins in Athens, David Hepworth and Alex Gold compare and contrast the organisation of the London Marathon with the Travellodge in Frimley and wonder… …Rolling Stone cover stars or members of Trump’s clown cabinet? …if you were interviewed as often as a rock star would you too make stuff up? …was M…

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When Showing Up Feels Pointless, Do It Anyway | Jorge Salas on Auditions, Adaptability, and Building the Work Brick by Brick 51:10

14d ago51:10

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What happens when you chase the adrenaline of live performance—and find yourself building a whole second life? In this episode, Jorge Salas joins Mishu to talk about getting into acting later than most, navigating the sometimes brutal psychology of auditions, and staying flexible in both life and craft. We dig into how Jorge’s background in tech ga…

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Follow the Butterfly | Alex Rembold on Quitting the Job, Starting the Jam, and Finding Joy in the Weird 48:31

19d ago48:31

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What if the most meaningful thing you ever made wasn’t your biggest show—but the space you created for someone else to play? In this episode, Alex Rembold talks about leaving a soul-crushing job to start Catjam, the community-driven open mic series he founded to give others permission to show up, sound weird, and feel welcome. We talk about shiftin…

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Moon Zappa remembers life with her father Frank. ‘Pagan absurdists’ aren’t great parents 49:54

15d ago49:54

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Moon Zappa grew up in what appeared, on the outside, to be an enviably free-wheeling and creative household in Laurel Canyon. On the inside, not so much. Her extremely funny, soul-baring and colourful account of dysfunctional family life in her memoir Earth To Moon is as gripping as it’s unsettling. A typical day: “Your mother’s on the rampage, I n…

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 02 - The Story Behind Lobo Lab 26:29

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Welcome back to Cannabiz Conversations! In this exciting part two episode, we continue our engaging discussion with Ed from Lobo, diving deep into the innovative world of cannabis and the unique projects he's working on at the Lobo Lab. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out for Ed's fascinating origin story! In this episode, we explore: T…

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You Don’t Have to Wait to Be Professional | Madelynn Wierda on Trusting Yourself Before They Tell You You’re Ready 52:30

21d ago52:30

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What does it mean to call yourself an actor before the industry gives you permission? In this episode, Madelynn Wierda talks about navigating the awkward in-between of student and professional, how she chooses roles based on instinct, and why setting your own tone on set can make all the difference. We explore the mental side of auditioning, asking…

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Daryl Hall - ‘60s soul session work, the right shoes and a barge trip with Bob Dylan 29:14

17d ago29:14

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We like to think of Daryl Hall as a kindred spirit, his home-recorded Live At Daryl’s House series with its magnificent roster of guests now racking up 90 episodes. He’s about to tour in May and talks to us here from his house in the Bahamas – straw hat, roosters crowing! – looking back at the first gigs he ever saw and played and other delights su…

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A Culture For Artist Development with Katie Kerkhover, SVP at BMG 20:44

22d ago20:44

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01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG 03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach 05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist and the label 08:36 – How Katie helps an artist build a project from scratch 11:16 – What draws her to an artist and how she discovers new talent 15:04 – Th…

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Rock star pilots, sacking Zak Starkey and bold pioneers of the psychedelic moustache 52:19

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The chocolate Easter bunny of rock and roll news in highly nutritious and digestible fragments, such as … … the Who’s very public sacking of Zak Starkey. … why no band ever wants to play quietly. … how a magazine in a shop window sparked the Neil Tennant/Mark Springer album. … Katy Perry’s space ‘mission’ and the trenchant observations by her and t…

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Dave Pegg, Fairport’s “longest-serving member” (fnarr!) looks back at hippie chaos and old heroes 42:53

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Dave Pegg joined Fairport Convention 56 years ago and fully deserves some sort of medal. They’re playing their 49th Cropredy in August and touring the UK later in the year. He talks to us here about the first gigs he ever saw and played which, delightfully, involves … … the night Hank Marvin took him to see Bjork. … an all-nighter in Birmingham wit…

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What If Story Didn’t Require Conflict? Donald Conley on Empathy, Tension Without Trauma, and Stories Without Villains 56:54

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What if the point of a story wasn’t conflict—but something more subtle, more layered, and more human? In this episode, award-winning director and producer Donald Conley joins Mishu to talk about the evolving shape of story, the language of tension, and how Nonviolent Communication changed the way he writes characters, builds scenes, and approaches …

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Eddie From Lobo - Part 01 - The Evolution of Pre-Rolls 29:13

24d ago29:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast! In Season 3, host Sean Welsh sits down with Eddie from Lobo, a pre-roll company that has been making waves in the cannabis industry. Join us as Eddie shares his origin story, detailing how his love for music and cannabis began at the age of 16 during a Rage Against the Machi…

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Withering reviews of famous albums, Jaws versus Jeeves and the genius of Blondie’s Clem Burke 52:55

23d ago52:55

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Boldly pursuing tariff-free trade in rock and roll news, nostalgia, gossip and old hokum since 2007 and, this week, featuring … … the romantic allure of life as a critic. … Sting’s part in the success of ‘Adolescence’. … Mick Jagger’s long engagement to Melanie Hamrick (born when Steel Wheels came out!) … "Contained within these grooves are twelve …

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The Film Stalled—Then We Started Over | Cassidy Tee & Kristina Mercado on First Chair 47:12

28d ago47:12

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What does it look like to grow into a role you didn’t expect to take on—and do it with someone who trusts you, even before you trust yourself? In this episode, Cassidy Tee and Kristina Mercado talk about their collaboration on the short film First Chair, navigating setbacks, building momentum from scratch, and making decisions in real time with cre…

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The Natural Soto Zen Buddhism Way with Matt Ambrose 1:02:22

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Send us a text The World of Lord Russell PodCast Talk Show is proud to present 'The Natural Soto Zen Buddhism Way' with Matt Ambrose. Matt Ambrose, a seasoned business strategist, delves into acquisitions, market expansion, and financial education for digital and service-based businesses worldwide. His expertise spans startups to established enterp…

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Let the First Pancake Burn | Emma Palizza on Starting Messy and Laughing Anyway 50:36

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Emma Palizza has stopped waiting for permission—and she’s not dragging a boulder uphill just to be "seen." In this episode, she talks candidly about leaving the Chicago theater grind, recalibrating her definition of success, and rediscovering joy in creative work. Whether it's saying no to bad plays, launching a podcast with her best friend, or wat…

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JP Donahue Part 02 - Building a Brand in Cannabis 34:56

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Cannabiz Conversations Podcast featuring JP Donohue! If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out first for the full context of this incredible journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of branding in the cannabis industry. JP shares his unique insights from his background in Hollywood to his experience as a …

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Why Sparks’ Russell Mael preferred British acts to the ‘faux honesty’ of Laurel Canyon 24:56

30d ago24:56

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Sparks are touring – playing dates in the UK and Ireland in June and July – and with a new (and 28th) album, Mad!. Russell Mael looks back at the first shows he ever saw and played which entails … … sitting on the floors of LA clubs watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Move, the Faces, the Who and Tyrannosaurus Rex. … his Mum taking him to see th…

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Seven ‘lost’ Springsteen albums, romance in sitcoms and the age of spectacle 38:09

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The runners and riders in the rock and roll steeplechase first past the post this week include … … how Ed Sheeran protects himself against song theft claims. … ‘lost’ Hendrix, Beach Boys, Amy Winehouse and Jeff Buckley records: is anything unfinished ever any good? … “The Unauthorised Breakfast Item”: can YOU tell a Bob Newhart sketch title from a …

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You Don’t Need Permission | Shane Dresch on Making It Work Without a Big Budget, a Full Crew, or a Perfect Plan 57:02

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Before you hit play, go watch Sleepwalking—a surreal, floating, time-bending music video Shane directed for Mario McClean: Watch here. Then come back and hear how it came together—one melted phone prop and 4-hour beach shoot at a time. In this episode, Shane Dresch breaks down the emotional math and creative strategy behind directing, designing, an…

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Discovering Talent and Shaping Careers with Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R Warner Records 19:09

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Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner Records Tim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records. Kelly’s Start in the Music Industry Kelly discusses her internship at TKO Management, working with Toby Keith, and how she found her passion for A&R. Advice from Cliff Audretch on Publishing and A&R Kel…

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What If You Didn’t Push So Hard? Elissa Wolf on Curiosity, Casting, and Letting the Work Breathe 47:21

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What if the most powerful creative move you made was choosing to pause? In this episode, Elissa Wolf unpacks the subtle and often overlooked moments that shape her approach to theater—whether she’s in rehearsal, navigating a career shift, or nerding out over Shakespeare’s linguistic breadcrumbs. We talk about slowing down as a strategy, making room…

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JP Donahue Part 01 - From Cornfields to Cannabis: JP's Journey in the Green Revolution 34:04

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Cannabiz Conversation podcast! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of our guest, JP, who has a story that reads like an action novel. From his early days of growing cannabis in the cornfields of rural Michigan to navigating the challenges of the cannabis industry in California, JP shares his…

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Ed Tudor Pole – singer, actor, serial showman – saw the pop and punk wars as ‘pure theatre’. 39:03

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Ed Tudor Pole entered punk rock from stage school and always felt he was playing a part. After being hired to act in the Great Rock’N’Roll Swindle, he formed Tenpole Tudor and had a brief and dramatic moment in the sun, all recorded in his rollicking memoir ‘The Pen Is Mightier.’ He talks here about … … his “quite posh” ancestry and a great-grandfa…

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Armin Korsos on Momentum, Documentaries, and Saying Yes Too Soon (On Purpose) 40:54

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Why wait until everything’s perfect to start something new? In this episode, Armin Korsos shares how saying yes now—even before you’re “ready”—can spark organic growth, community, and career-shifting momentum. Born in the Cayman Islands and now based in Chicago, Armin is a filmmaker known for emotionally vivid imagery and a global lens—both in his …

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The Premiere’s Over | Jon Silver on Burnout, Festivals, and Letting Go 57:13

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What happens when you get everything you asked for—and it still doesn’t feel great? In this episode, Jon Silver talks candidly about navigating the tail end of a feature film rollout, the unexpected burnout of the festival circuit, and what it really means to build an audience when your control over exhibition is limited. We talk about the tension …

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Nobody Prepares You for This Part: Imani Davis on Finishing a Film, Podcasting and Figuring Out the Rest 50:52

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So much of the film industry is shrouded in secrecy—and Imani Davis is here to crack it open. In this episode, we talk about her podcast Players as well as what happens after you make the movie: the emotional labor, the financial blind spots, and the strategic chaos of trying to get your work seen. A producer, writer, and curator, Imani is a film p…

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Welcome Season 8 of the AIMP Nashville Pubcast 9:18

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Tim emphasizes the need for artists and industry professionals to prioritize self-care, highlighting resources like MusicCares, Music Health Alliance, and Porter's Call that provide support for creatives. He also reflects on the strength of the Nashville music community and the importance of giving back. MusicCares: https://www.musicares.org/ Music…

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AI’s Word In Your Ear theme tune (!!), the four stages of showbiz & taking kids to concerts 39:22

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Scanning the rock and roll ether with our patent heat-seeking Ripple-Detector®️ to see what rings the bell. Which this week includes … … how reformed ‘90s pop groups all look like Paul Whitehouse characters from the Fast Show. … the mutual agony of parents taking kids to concerts. … “Tap! Tap! Tap!”, the “gacked up” sound of the Heartbreakers’ at w…

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Merlin: The Football Magician with Gordon Hill 1:36:55

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Send us a text I am pleased to produce and publish on The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show, 'Merlin The Left Wing Magician with Gordon Hill. Gordon Hill is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Millwall Football Club, Manchester United, Derby County QPR FC and was capped six times for the England football team. G…

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Cannabis Professor Jose Lema - Part 02 - Cannabis Education at SIU 28:13

1M ago28:13

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Welcome to the second half of Cannabiz Conversations with Jose Lima! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cannabis research and education at Southern Illinois University (SIU). Join us as we discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Cannabis Science Center, where multidisciplinary teams are coming together to explore …

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Hearing 45 year-old records you’d never played & the least likely-looking person to become a rock star 42:06

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The super-trouper of scrutiny scans this week’s events and lands upon … … the man who’s played on 21,000 records. … how Joni Mitchell is still stirring it up aged 81 and why we love her for it. ... the impact of the stadium circuit on rock festivals. … the longest-surviving group in the world – bowing out at Glastonbury after 66 years! … “fake indi…

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What Kate Mossman discovered about rock’s elder statesmen 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Kate’s an old pal from our days at Word magazine. She was on the staff for six years before heading off to the New Statesman and has just put out a collection of the sizzling and revelatory profiles she wrote for us, them and the Observer about a particular sector of the musical landscape for whom she’s always carried a torch. As she wonders in ‘Me…

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