Best Recced Podcasts (2025)

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Erik Hubbard of Backroads of Appalachia 36:21

7h ago36:21

36:21

This week's guest is Erik Hubbard of Backroads of Appalachia. Erik talks about Eastern Kentucky and how Backroads has helped make a substantial economic impact by bringing motorsports to the region. We also chat about putting rallying in the forefront with government support and importantly, community support. Send us a text Support the show https:…

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Christian "The Rally Hobo" LaPrad 34:48

7d ago34:48

34:48

This week's guest is Christian "The Rally Hobo" LaPrad. We talk about how he got started as a rally mechanic, working on kit cars, his epic journey to and from the Olympus Rally and his love for building skateboards. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Mitch Meadows of MeLe Design Firm 35:28

14d ago35:28

35:28

This week I talk with Mitch Meadows of MeLe Design Firm. We talk about his battery mount company, his media company, his rally beginnings and starting his sixth year as a co-driver. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.comBy Jim Booth

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Michael Honn 30:26

21d ago30:26

30:26

This week I talk with Michael Honn. We chat about being an instructor at Dirtfish, getting back in the car to compete after a big crash and his upcoming rally schedule. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.comBy Jim Booth

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Stefan Trajkov 34:45

21d ago34:45

34:45

This week I welcome Stefan Trajkov. We chat about his rally beginnings, training with Oz Rally Pro and Dirtfish, the importance of safety, experiencing Fluffernutter sandwiches and co-driving this season with Alastair Scully. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Daniel Hayes 40:38

29d ago40:38

40:38

Welcome back! On this episode, I talk with Daniel Hayes of Lost by Choice Motorsports. He talks about how he got started in rally, his team’s Ford Mustang, the team’s mission: suicide prevention and the great American rally community. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Tyler Linner 37:45

1M ago37:45

37:45

This week I talk with Tyler Linner from Minnesota. We chat about TSD (time, speed + distance) rallies, odd ball cars and his 1960s Chevy Corvair build. Now safe at any speed! Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.comBy Jim Booth

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Santiago Alban 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

This week I talk with Santiago Alban, a co-driver from Ecuador. He talks about moving to America, his El Rally Podcast, and no matter where you are from, we all speak rally. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.comBy Jim Booth

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Ethan Curtis 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

On this episode, I chat with Ethan Curtis. A driver competing in rallycross as well as a co-driver in stage rally. We talk about his rally experiences, champagne, mustaches and what Ken Block means to him. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Steve Harrell 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

Here you go folks, a great chat with Steve Harrell. We talk co-driving, King of the Hammers, traveling for rallies, the possibility of getting married by the Cocaine Bear (yes you heard that right) and staying positive regardless what a rally throws at you. Enjoy. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstrume…

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Camden Sheridan & Jeremy Frey 34:51

3M ago34:51

34:51

Another great podcast this week. I chat with Camden and Jeremy of Wide Open Rallysport and their experience at this year's So*Drift, their car sponsor Rock 'n' Road Cycle and more. Hope you enjoy. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Fritz Croy 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

This week I sit down with Fritz Croy from Arizona. We chat about his racing career starting with Sprint Cars at a very young age, moving into SCCA RallyCross and his current goal to enter the Prescott Rally in September. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Jerry Winker 44:12

3M ago44:12

44:12

On this episode I chat with photographer Jerry Winker. Jerry has been photographing motorsports since the early 1970s. We talk ice racing, stage rallying, ruby slippers and more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.comBy Jim Booth

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Fast-tracking Component Transfers (S6 E4) 16:57

3M ago16:57

16:57

Making a career change can be difficult. It becomes more challenging when that process takes several months or, in many cases, years to navigate the bureaucracy of it all. Major Matt Cooke from Army Personnel Management explains how his team is fast-tracking transfers between the Reserve and Regular Forces, and why it’s easier for people who have l…

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Andrew Layton 38:26

3M ago38:26

38:26

In this episode we have Andrew Layton as our guest. An historian, author and life-long motorsport enthusiast. He talks about the history of Press on Regardless, rallying with his dad and much more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Gunner (S6 E3) 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

If you haven’t seen the artillery in action, it’s quite the spectacle. They have big guns that can deliver accurate fire over a few dozen kilometres, and one of the most reassuring feelings you can have is getting cover from afar when you need it. Throw in some drones, observers, and now air defence, you’ve got the makings of a very cool trade. Mee…

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Cody Crawford 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

On this final episode of 2024, I chat with Cody Crawford from the Pacific Northwest about his rallying journey, his Volvo Amazon projects, stealing candy bars and some insights on the lack of manufacturer sponsored rally cars. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Cast Album Cage Match: EVITA vs. Billy Recce FLASHBACK 1:25:05

5M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

originally released: December 22, 2021 9 recordings enter. Only 1 can leave. And it shall leave a champion. This is CAST ALBUM CAGE MATCH! Composer/lyricist Billy Recce joins Patrick to find the best cast album of one of their favorite shows: Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA! PLAY-IN ROUND - 1979 Disco Album v. 1996 Movie Soundtrack ROUND 1 -…

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Jimmy Pelizzari & Kate Stevens 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

In this episode I have fun talking with Jimmy & Kate. They are a driver and co-driver team from Northern Michigan. They talk about their first ever rally together, racing in local Michigan rallies, a mom who gets her VW Bug converted into a dune buggy and more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments…

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Beth Amann / Wicked - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2003) FLASHBACK 55:52

5M ago55:52

55:52

originally released: March 15, 2017 Actual grown-up Beth Amann channels her 13-year-old self and talks about the unstoppable force that is WICKED. Topics include Joel Grey, Norbert Leo Butz, and the immovable objects that are music theatre hipsters. Featured recordings: WICKED - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2003)DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Origi…

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CBRN Defence (S6 E2) 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials are often the plot point in disaster and action movies. For soldiers, they are a potential threat on the battlefield or when responding to a domestic crisis. Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Hubble is the Director of the Joint CBRN Defence team, and he explains how the Army does all the hea…

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RJ Bonfiglio 30:54

6M ago30:54

30:54

For this episode we chat with super fan and aspiring rally competitor RJ Bonfiglio. He talks about his experience at a rally driving school, buying car parts at a charity auction and more. Hope you enjoy the show. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…

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Chris Adams & Holly Morgan / Bat Boy - Original Cast Recording (2001) FLASHBACK 1:09:34

6M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

originally released: May 5, 2021 Two Guests for the price of one! Chris & Holly from the podcast Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the Musical are here for a show they did at Edinburgh Fringe that bears more than a passing resemblance to said Stephen King musical. CW: sexual assault. Topics include: Holly as the lead, singing Wicked during Bat Boy…

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Andrew Wolbert 38:32

6M ago38:32

38:32

For our very first podcast we have content creator and photographer Andrew Wolbert. Based in Kentucky, Andrew travels the Northeast photographing grassroots motorsports events. He is also a part of the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally team and we chat about some rally history, volunteering and more. Enjoy. Send us a text Support the show https…

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Welcome to the Podcast 1:59

6M ago1:59

1:59

Greetings, here is a small introduction about my new podcast starting in early 2025. Join me for an exploration into the history of rallying in America. Each episode will be a conversation with those involved from every aspect of rally racing as well as the fans. Hope you enjoy the show. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, h…

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Lauren Halvorsen / The Wild Party - Original Cast Recording | A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (2000) FLASHBACK 2:12:07

6M ago2:12:07

2:12:07

part 1 originally released: January 10, 2018 Dramaturg Lauren Halvorsen is here for the first of our epic, two-part dive into both musical versions of THE WILD PARTY. Here we cover not only Andrew Lippa's off-Broadway take on Queenie, Burrs, Black, et al.; we also talk through Joseph Moncure March's novella-length poem upon which both musicals are …

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Light Tactical Vehicle - LTV (S6 E1) 21:00

6M ago21:00

21:00

The Canadian Army’s new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) is already making trails in Latvia. But why did we get it, and what can it do? Find out from the source, Major Samir Khelil, who is the LTV Project Director. He answers many of the questions people have been asking on social media. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or ques…

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Amanda Zeitler / Starmites - Original Cast Members (1999) FLASHBACK 58:42

7M ago58:42

58:42

originally released: October 26, 2016 Amanda introduces Patrick to a show he had not only never heard but never heard of. After a thorough plot synopsis things get personal, then philosophical, then pedagogical, then philosophical again, then paleontological. Featured recordings: STARMITES - Original Cast Members (1999) Featured websites: Starmites…

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Doug Wilder / No Way to Treat a Lady - Original Cast Recording (1997) FLASHBACK 52:45

7M ago52:45

52:45

originally released: June 28, 2017 Helen Hayes Award-winner Doug Wilder brings us our third Zeitler! A tiny, dark comedy musical about a serial killer and a cop and the woman the cop loves and the mother of the serial killer and also the cop's mother. Topics include: earnest love, montage theory, and DEATH TO SMOOCHY. Featured recordings: NO WAY TO…

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Alexandra Silber / The Secret Garden - The Original Broadway Cast Album (1991) FLASHBACK 1:03:12

7M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

originally released: September 18, 2019 Actor and author Alexandra Silber is currently appearing as Fraulein Sally Bowles in Olney Theatre Center's production of Cabaret. But she's here this week to talk about this beautiful Lucy Simon/Marsha Norman musical and so much more. Really, we get deep.__Topics include: living with grief, communing with na…

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Kenny Neal / Starlight Express - The Original Cast Recording (1984) FLASHBACK 55:15

8M ago55:15

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originally released: March 29, 2017 Sound designer Kenny Neal comes by to talk about what he describes as “nobody’s favorite musical.” Topics include: “What?,” “Why?,” “Really?,” “He does?,” “They are?,” and “I don’t get it.” Featured recordings: STARLIGHT EXPRESS - The Original Cast Recording (1984) Twitter.com/OriginalCastPodFacebook.com/Original…

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Robert W. Schneider / La Cage Aux Folles - Original Cast Recording (1983) FLASHBACK 1:05:28

8M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

originally released: June 10, 2020 Director/podcaster Robert W. Schneider is here for a musical whose legacy may be unfairly besmirched by an infamous Tony speech. Topics Include: George Hearn, staging the overture, cutting the entr’acte, and maybe revoking Rob’s gay card live on the air! Featured Recording: La Cage Aux Folles - Original Cast Recor…

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Season 6 Preview (S5 E9) 1:16

9M ago1:16

1:16

The podcast is taking a little time off and will be back in the fall. Here's a preview of some of the topics that will be covered in season 6. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions: [email protected] Connect with the Canadian Army on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube V…

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Logan Culwell-Block / Little Shop of Horrors - Original Cast Album (1982) FLASHBACK 59:50

9M ago59:50

59:50

originally released: November 29, 2017 Playbill writer (now news editor) Logan Culwell-Block stops by ostensibly to talk about LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS but Patrick and he nerd out pretty fast. Topics include: How should a cast album be produced? Early versions of how Seymour killed the dentist. And why in the name of heavenly glory would you autotune…

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Rebecca Luker / Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 49:36

9M ago49:36

49:36

originally released: July 22, 2020 • updated intro: December 23, 2020 Three-time Tony-nominee Rebecca Luker is here for a walk through her career and the show Sheldon Harnick calls our “greatest American opera.” Topics Include: getting an agent out of town, auditioning for Hal Prince, balancing your work and your life, and of course we talk about T…

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Law of Armed Conflict (S5 E8) 21:29

10M ago21:29

21:29

Warfare is far more complicated than throwing some troops with equipment onto a wide-open field and seeing who wins. There are hospitals, homes, factories, and many other things that make decisions exceptionally complicated for both soldiers and the people who live where war happens. Commander Marc-André Vary is a Legal Officer, one of his jobs is …

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Amy Oestreicher / In Trousers - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 1:09:53

10M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

originally released: June 17, 2020 • updated intro: April 9, 2021 Writer/performer/amazing human Amy Oestreicher comes to us with us to complete the Falsettos trilogy (by going back to Part 1). Topics Include: Bill Finn calling on the phone, convincing teachers to let you do your own version of the assignment, tap dancing so hard you need surgery, …

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The Armoured Corps (S5 E7) 33:16

10M ago33:16

33:16

We all know tanks are great, but they don’t do it alone. The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps uses firepower, speed, and protection to defend and take terrain in coordination with the infantry. Colonel Fraser Auld is the Director of the Armoured Corps, and he gives the rundown on how armoured fighting vehicles fit into the bigger picture on the battle…

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