Best Shaefer Podcasts (2025)

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Kelly Shaefer of Atheist: My Velvet Revolver Audition | Ep. 523 43:18

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Before Scott Weiland officially became the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, Slash and company went through hundreds of audition tapes. How close was Kelly Shaefer (vocalist of Atheist / Neurotica) to landing that gig first? Join us for his epic VR tale, parenting tips, and much more!More info:https://www.facebook.com/AtheistBand/https://www.instagra…

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Sent Here by Satan Himself... Dean Corpse from the Band MRSA 58:45

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Send us a text We do our usual chit chat about some new music from Helloween and Krigsgrav. We also do some horror movie trivia. Finally we have a chat with Dean Corpse, vocalist of the band MRSA! We discuss the band, the music, horror movies, the epic live show and TAMPA DEATH FEST 2025. MRSA LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsatheband?is_from_webap…

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Levi Boone Helm | The Kentucky Cannibal - Part 1 29:28

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The room fell silent, the other patrons—hard men with scarred hands and wary eyes—sensing the storm about to break.Dutch rose slowly, his shadow swallowing the light as he turned to face Boone. In his hand was a Bowie knife, its blade glinting like a sliver of moonlight. Boone, his revolver waving wildly, grinned—a crooked, feral slash that promise…

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A Kind of Nordic Blues From Tord Gustavsen Trio (Archives) 34:05

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Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen and his trio, featuring new bassist Sigurd Hole and long-time collaborator, drummer Jarle Vespestad, combine together folk influences and church music for unhurried embraces of melody. Expressive and reflective, Gustavsen’s ‘Nordic blues’ slowly unfurls passages of delicate lyricism, with enough space for contemplat…

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Summiting Peak with Savannah Kurtz 30:58

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Want to know more behind the artist of the membership shirts? Listen in on how God has impacted Savannah's life in the climbing community.

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: More Balls to Picasso (and less cell phones) | Ep. 527 24:50

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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson has unleashed a re-worked version of his classic 1994 album, now titled "More Balls To Picasso." As I switch from radio producer to interviewer, Bruce joins us to talk about the rerelease, fatherhood, his solo tour, and more!More info:https://www.ironmaiden.com/bruce-dickinson-more-balls-to-picasso/https://www.instagra…

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Adrian Quesada Revives Dramatic Vintage Latin Pop, With Guest Vocalists 33:51

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Adrian Quesada is probably best known as one of the two co-founders of the psychedelic soul band Black Pumas, but the guitarist and producer has also been part of Grupo Fantasma, Brownout and Ocote Soul Sounds. Lately, he’s also been pursuing another musical project called Boleros Psicodélicos, an homage to the phenomenon of balada music that bloss…

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Glenn Hughes talks new album "Chosen" and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 526 16:36

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Rock legend Glenn Hughes returns with his new studio album “Chosen," set for release on September 5th. Glenn chats with us about what may be his last rock record, how to stay "in the moment," and thoughts on Guns N' Roses.More info:https://www.glennhughes.com/https://www.instagram.com/glennhughesonline/Our website:www.afdpod.com…

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EP. 179 – Jenna Leventoff (American Civil Liberties Union) 42:02

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Societies are grappling with how to help keep children safe while navigating online spaces, including through legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in the US. In this episode, Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), joins host Janelle Wrigley to talk about KOSA and America’s First Amendme…

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Anand Wilder's Sonic Adventures in Psych-Pop, In-Studio 40:19

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The New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer Anand Wilder was a cofounder of the experimental indie band Yeasayer, and more recently has pursued a wide-ranging solo career. His 2022 solo debut, I Don’t Know My Words, was a genuine solo project, with Anand playing everything himself. Now, though, Anand Wilder has a new record called Psychic L…

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Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles): The Rock & Roll Retreat | Ep. 525 15:26

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Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles, joins to talk his “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can win the "Ultimate Nashville Rock Experience," including a private guitar lesson with Don. Plus, we talk about his relationship with Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. More info: https://www.donfelder…

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Liz and Brenner from BRAT 55:21

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Send us a text Holy smokes... we have Liz Selfish and Brenner Moate joining us to talk about BRAT, the scene, touring and life in general. We also discuss a couple of new tunes from Biohazard and Amorphis. https://bratband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brat504 https://www.facebook.com/events/brass-mug/tampa-death-fest-2025/1799475530818116/ Support…

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Inuk Singer-Songwriter Elisapie Transforms Her Heritage 40:47

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The singer Elisapie is an Inuk musician, filmmaker, advocate, and writer who has become a nationally-celebrated figure in Canada – her portrait appears on a postage stamp in that country’s Indigenous leaders series. Her latest album, Inuktitut, is notable for a couple of reasons: first, it’s sung in the language called Inuktitut, and second, it is …

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Helloween's Michael Kiske talks Giants & Monsters and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 524 27:08

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Michael Kiske, co-lead vocalist for the iconic Helloween joins to discuss their new album "Giants & Monsters." Plus, Michael reflects on 40 years of Helloween, memories of the infamous 1988 "Monsters of Rock" Festival, and his Guns N' Roses fandom.More info:https://www.helloween.org/https://www.facebook.com/helloweenofficial/Our website:www.afdpod.…

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 10 43:25

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Within three hours of beginning the search, investigators found a three-ring notebook. Investigator Sachtleben later said of his findings, and I quote: “I also observed notebooks that contain what I recognize to be diagrams and notes that are consistent with the manufacture of destructive devices such as pipe bombs. Ten three-ring binders. These bi…

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Guitar-Oriented Rock Band We Are Scientists' Twist on Nostalgia, In-Studio 35:26

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Named after being mis-identified while returning a uHaul, the pop’n’roll band We Are Scientists has been making melancholic, nostalgic, and melodic songs, familiar and fun, for some 20 years. Since their debut album With Love And Squalor, they’ve wandered into the worlds of comedy and English soccer while continuing their own spin on indie rock wit…

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Fine, I'll talk about Axl's voice | Ep. 522 52:30

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Exactly what the title says. I'm so very tired of people trying to drag down legends. We'll be honest with each other...with the right perspective. Didn't want to do this, but let's talk about Axl Rose's voice and those who criticize him.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion

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Eleanor Friedberger Is (Goth) Dancing (Mostly) on Her Own (Archives) 28:16

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Eleanor Friedberger, best known as one half of the indie rock duo The Fiery Furnaces, has recently shifted her musical landscape, swapping out live instruments in favor of drum programming and synths for a sound that she can create mostly on her own. (Part of her desire to be more self-reliant, in the wake of the 2016 election.) On her 2018 record,…

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Reimagining Rural Hospitals (Part I of BRG Series) 46:55

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In this episode, Michael chats with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA); Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the current state of rural hospitals; NRHA’s analysis of the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on rural hospitals; what rural healt…

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Rachael & Vilray Serve New Old-Timey Songs With a Sly Wink, In-Studio 34:55

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The duo of Rachael & Vilray turns the idea of "Everything old is new again" on its head – making new things that sound really old. Over the course of three albums they offer a contemporary take on tin pan alley, the great American songbook, and vintage small combo jazz. The duo’s latest album is West of Broadway and it brings Rachael & Vilray back …

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The Expansive Textured Ambient Songs of Vines, In-Studio 40:56

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New York based composer Cassie Wieland first unveiled her ambient songwriting project she calls Vines in 2023. Now she’s released a full LP under the name Vines – that record, called I’ll be here, is full of atmospheric, textural washes of sound and processed vocals that suggest a story rather than actually telling you one. The live version of Vine…

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EP. 178 – Paul Powlesland (Lawyers for Nature) 34:58

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What if rivers, forests, and even individual trees had their own legal rights? In this thought-provoking episode, host Becky Annison speaks with Paul Powlesland – barrister, founder of Lawyers for Nature, and leading advocate for the legal rights of nature – about a revolutionary movement transforming our relationship with the natural world. Paul e…

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 9 35:28

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The lead agent called out to Ted, asking for help with a property line. Ted, wary, peered from the doorway, his frame gaunt from years of isolation. The agent stepped closer, explaining the map issue. As Ted leaned forward, the agent grabbed his right arm, yanking him from the cabin. Another agent swiftly cuffed his left, snapping on handcuffs. Ted…

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Afrofuturist Hip Hop From Indianapolis Supergroup 81355, In-Studio 34:03

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Indianapolis-based group 81355 (pronounced ‘bless’) is a collaboration between the rapper/singers Oreo Jones and Sirius Blvck, and the lyricist/producer Sedcairn, and while they’re clearly rooted in hip hop, they’re not bound by it. On their impressive new album Bad Dogs, the band races through electropop, future soul, grunge, and avant-garde boom-…

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Conversations with Wilson Mckay - CFC Events & Outreach Coordinator 28:00

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What better way to encourage others than through conversation and sharing from the heart?

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WWE's Karrion Kross talks Memoir and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 521 19:15

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"Life is Fighting" is the debut memoir from Kevin Kesar (aka Karrion Kross of the WWE). Karrion talks about becoming an author, obstacles on the path to achieving his dreams, and love for "You Could Be Mine" from Guns N' Roses.More info:https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fighting-Kevin-Robert-Kesar/dp/1770418490https://www.instagram.com/realkillerkrossWEB…

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The Bad Plus Keeps On Making Their Own Rules 41:10

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In 2000 the Bad Plus helped usher in the new century with what looked like a 20th century jazz piano trio, with music ranging from groove-based originals to covers of Black Sabbath and Igor Stravinsky. Over the past quarter century they’ve repeatedly surprised listeners. Lately founding members Reid Anderson (bass) & Dave King (drums) with no piano…

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The Pop Precision of Cautious Clay, In-Studio 29:18

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Cautious Clay is the stage name of singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Josh Karpeh. He burst out of the gate with his song “Cold War” in 2017, a song that was later sampled by Taylor Swift in her track “London Boy”. Cautious Clay’s music blends R&B, neo-soul, jazz, and more, and his subsequent output includes cowriting with John Legend and…

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Interview with Kelly Shaefer from Atheist, Till The Dirt and Neurotica 1:41:54

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the new Gwar Ep and the new album from Azure Emote. Angelripper from Sodom had some words about modern day recording. We also talk about the new Spinal Tap movie coming out. Our interview is with technical prog death thrash pioneer legend Kelly Shaefer! https://www.facebook.com/tillthedirtband https://at…

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Adventurous Harpist Brandee Younger Finds Joy With Gadabout Season 36:32

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Bandleader, educator, and improviser Brandee Younger plays the harp. But while she has classical training and knows her way around Ravel and Debussy, she has long been fascinated by harpists like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, Black women who created new spaces for the harp in the worlds of jazz and pop. Brandee Younger’s new album is called Gad…

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 8 35:15

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The blast site was a slaughterhouse: blood on the walls, metal quills in the plaster, the air thick with the smell of explosives. Murray’s remains were barely recognizable, pieces collected in bags for analysis. The Unabomber’s early bombs left room for doubt—maim or kill? Sacramento settled it. Ted, the Unabomber, was out for blood, targeting anyo…

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Carla Harvey, The Violent Hour: Black Sabbath's Farewell and Defending Axl | Ep. 520 31:02

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"The Violent Hour" is the debut EP from Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante. Carla talks about making this new project with her boyfriend Charlie (aka the Anthrax/Pantera drummer), their experience at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning," and a staunch defense of Axl Rose at 63.More info:https://www.instagram.com/carlaharvey/https://www.instagram.c…

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Larry & Joe's Venezuelan and Appalachian Folk Music Has No Borders 33:43

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Larry & Joe is a duo that blends the traditional folk music of Venezuela and Appalachia. The duo consists of Larry Bellorin, who has mastered the folk harp of Venezuela, and Joe Troop, who led the Latin-tinged bluegrass band Che Apalache. Larry, a legend of Llanera music, came to America in 2016 as an asylum seeker and describes his current immigra…

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CHAOS CONVERSATION with AUTUMN LIES BURIED 1:08:53

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Send us a text Eli and Andrew are back with some new music from Tampa's ENDURUS and Nashville's LENAX. We also talk a bit about SHADOWS FALLS day in Springfield MA and some messed up faux assassination stuff from MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE. We are also joined by the heavy as all get out AUTUMN LIES BURIED. Caution... this is a chaotic conversation and rec…

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Songwriter Laura Stevenson Rebuilds and Calls The Shots 37:30

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American singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson has found a musical home in the area between indie rock and confessional singer/songwriter folk. Her new album, Late Great, runs the gamut of feelings: one moment pulsating with a shoegaze-influenced dreamscape of sparkling guitars and in another, there’s tender, acoustic reflection with elusive, poetic ly…

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Naser Mestarihi, Winterburn: First All-Arab Band to Open for Guns N' Roses | Ep. 519 1:43:24

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Becoming the first all-Arab band to open for Guns N' Roses was a long and difficult road for Nas and Winterburn. Naser Mestarihi from Saudi Arabia joins to share his incredible tale of triumph, including an ongoing battle with MS and direct praise from Duff McKagan.More info:https://www.instagram.com/nasmestarihi/https://www.instagram.com/winterbur…

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Chip Z'Nuff: Xtra Cherries, Steven Adler, and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 518 49:24

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Enuff Z’nuff are back with "Xtra Cherries" and the charismatic Chip Z'nuff returns to the podcast to discuss their new album. Plus, Chip talks about his close relationship with Steven Adler, touring with a Guns N' Roses tribute band, and more!More info:https://www.enuffznuff.com/https://orcd.co/enuffznuff_xtracherrieshttps://youtu.be/kdpCirxG-WI?si…

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EP. 177 – Luke Shaefer (The Injustice of Place) 41:21

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Join host Teneé Frazier as she sits down with Professor Luke Shaefer, an expert on poverty and social welfare policy, for an in-depth look at the complexities of living in poverty in the US. They discuss the realities faced by those surviving on minimal resources, and what legal professionals and global listeners can glean from these powerful narra…

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Australian-American Songwriter John Butler Soul-Searches and Sublimates 40:57

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John Butler has been one of Australia’s most successful independent musicians over the past quarter century. Much of that time he’s led the platinum selling John Butler Trio, three of whose albums hit number one on the Australian charts. Lately, he has been celebrating going solo, using his signature blend of rock, pop, folk, blues, and roots music…

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Brendan Shane, The Nocturnal Affair: Accidental Success and GN'R Passion | Ep. 517 36:50

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Brendan Shane, lead singer of The Nocturnal Affair joins. Set to embark on a UK/EU tour with Wednesday 13 and Drowning Pool, Brendan tells how he found success without trying, passion for Guns N' Roses' music, partying with DJ Ashba, and more!More info:https://www.nocturnalaffair.com/"What is Love" cover: https://youtu.be/xsxkgREE2a4?si=1bNusrgf5xU…

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Puerto Rico's Buscabulla and Their Ever-Evolving Dreamy Pop 41:34

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The band Buscabulla began here in New York over a decade ago, when singer Raquel Berrios and multi-instrumentalist Luis Del Valle began making their sophisticated, electronically-tinged Latin pop together. The name Buscabulla loosely translates as “troublemaker,” though the only trouble they’ve caused is to people who’ve tried to pin down their mus…

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REVIEW: Back to the Beginning: A Farewell to Black Sabbath | Ep. 516 2:13:50

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Ozzy and Black Sabbath just gave their farewell performance with the epic "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England. This legendary event, featuring other acts like Guns N' Roses and Metallica, was streamed globally to 5 million viewers. I watched. Our UK friend Jason was THERE. Come hang out for an in-depth joint review and let's reli…

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 7 31:56

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Smoke billowed through the house as Susan ran outside, shouting for help. Their elder daughter, alerted by her mother’s cries, also sought assistance. The blast came from a pipe bomb crafted by the Unabomber.Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura summoned the ATF, who sifted through the kitchen debris and identified parts consistent with the Unabomb…

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Brooklyn Band Wet, In-Studio 30:14

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New York indie-pop group Wet, sometimes melancholic, sometimes bright, and always soulful, has just released Two Lives, a memoir-ish bittersweet reflection on life’s major transitions, featuring some of vocalist Kelly Zutrau’s most accomplished songwriting yet. With deconstructed R&B elements, dreamy textures, and a lot of vulnerability, Wet plays …

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Senegalese Singer Cheikh Ibra Fam's Music as a Force for Good 37:03

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Cheikh Ibra Fam is a singer and songwriter from the West African nation of Senegal; he toured the world singing with Senegal’s famous dance band, Orchestra Baobob, for six years. In 2022, he released his first solo record, Peace in Africa, and in October he’ll release his new album, Adouna, or Life, which draws from Afro-Cuban rhythms and classic s…

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Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo: New Music, Bonding with Axl, and Huntsman Spiders | Ep. 515 55:37

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Rose Tattoo's legendary frontman Angry Anderson is 77 years old and kicking ass. Eager to chat, the Aussie icon talks about if he's still angry, new music, retirement, bonding with Axl Rose, huntsman spiders, and much more!More info:https://www.rosetattoo.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/rosetattoobandhttps://youtu.be/lIXWK_30X9s?si=m9-76RFc3wUL2iq…

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EP. 176 – Mark Stephens (Howard Kennedy) 55:34

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Join host Yasmin Sheikh as she interviews British lawyer, writer and broadcaster Mark Stephens for this thought-provoking episode. Mark shares his journey from representing artists in intellectual property cases to advocating for freedom of speech and human rights. He discusses his impactful work addressing global issues, such as decriminalising ho…

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New York's La Banda Chuska Plays Cumbia-Surf, In-Studio 27:27

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New York group La Banda Chuska combines the psychedelic takes on the sounds of 1970’s Peru and Colombia and brings them to the beach party resulting in an irresistible cumbia-surf mixture. They play in-studio. In Peru and Colombia in the early 70s, young musicians who’d grown up with South American folk sounds began picking up electric guitars and …

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Tampa Death Fest, New Music Talk and Ritchie from Gravehuffer 1:24:57

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Send us a text Eli and Andrew talk about some live show they have been to and are going to. We also discuss some new music from Forbidden, Sanguisugabogg and Cold Steel. Entombed are going into the studio as well as Sun Don't Shine. Finally our guest is Ritchie from the death, thrash, grind, punk, doom legends from Joplin, Missouri... GRAVEHUFFER! …

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Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities 32:14

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In this episode, Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss connectivity and the role copper-based landlines play in rural hospitals; how rural healthcare facilities can transition to digital systems, even with limited costs and resources; challenges that rural organizations could face when t…