Best Sync Book Radio Podcasts (2025)

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42 Minutes Episode 398: Summer Book Club 2:51:27

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15d ago2:51:27

2:51:27

Topics: Holy Grail, Alice in Wonderland, New Literalism, Gregor Samsa, Venus, Neuma, Honey, Spirit, Connection of Spirit and Matter, Wasteland, Mary Magdalene, Gnostic, Gambit, the Movement, Subversion, Patriarchal Tradition of the West, Salmon of Wisdom, Vu...

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Amy Ward - In Sync in the Heartland 45:31

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Kansas City based songwriter Amy Ward responded to a call to action to submit a proposed theme song to celebrate the 15th anniversary for my Tasty Brew Music Radio Show. Although, like Tica Felise from our last Tasty Brew Music Podcast episode, I did not ultimately choose Amy’s submission, I thought her offering compelling enough to want to know mo…

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Tica Felise - Unapologetic Ukulele Goddess 34:07

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To commemorate and celebrate 15 years of the Tasty BrewMusic Radio Show on KKFI, I partnered with the Heartland Song Network in the summer of 2025 to seek submissions for a theme song for the show. Although I did not ultimately choose the entry submitted by Kansas City based songwriter Tica Felise, I was enchanted by her story and musical journey a…

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Los Texmaniacs! The Past, Present and Future of Conjunto Music! 29:37

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Kristin Hamilton - Country Folk with a Tinge of Bluegrass! 54:37

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I have known songwriter Kristin Hamilton for 8 years now….Beginning with her membership in an amazing Americana band called Under the Big Oak Tree and continuing with her work with her daughter Lucy Gray, members of Cowtown Country Club and now as a solo artist. In addition to the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show, I host, in rotation with others, a live…

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Stefan Prigmore - An East Texas Treasure of a Troubadour 44:10

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East Texas Songwriter Stefan Prigmore is another artist thatcame to me from multiple streams of connection as you’ll hear in the Summer 2025 conversation and musical performance. His down home demeanor and Jon Dee Graham meets Skylar Hamilton meets John Prine vocal aesthetic is a wonderful combination. In Stefan’s own words: I make music because it…

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42 Minutes Episode 397: Paul Weston 4:04:31

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Topics: Perlesvaus, Glastonbury Tor, Close Encounters, Glastonbury Zodiac, Liminal, Grail Literature, Pendragon, 1975, Ley Lines, Andrew Collins, 1990, Geomancy, Glastonbury Romance, Glastonbury Vision Quest, Katharine Maltwood, Tradition & Gnosis, Powys...

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Jack Barksdale - A Voice for Everyone 28:16

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I’ve been around of while. I’ve seen and heard hundreds, if not thousands, of live music performances. Everything from my first concert in 1965 for The Righteous Brothers in St. Louis to Loretta Lynn at the Ryman Auditorium inNashville, Tennessee. I’ve been present in locked fado clubs in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal witnessing some of the most profo…

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Always Record Episode 264: Glastonbury Romance (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:17:17

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Spring Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 396. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=396

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Always Record Episode 264 (Part 2): Glastonbury Romance (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 3:07:12

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Spring Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 396. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=396

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Jesse Jack Sample - King of the Plains from Toronto, KS 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Danielle Anderson aka Danielle Ate the Sandwich is a very talented artist. She recently filled in as host for the Heartland Song Network’s monthly song salon (The Song Sanctuary)at Kansas City’s PH Coffee. A gentleman named Jesse Jack Sample from Toronto, KS attended and blew everyone, including Danielle, away with his amazing contributions to the …

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42 Minutes Episode 396: Spring Book Club 3:06:26

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Topics: Stonehenge, Gaddis, Solstice, New Jerusalem, Arthurian Literature, Consciousness, The Cows, Mixed At Every Point, Thirst Trap, Big Bang, Wookie Hole, Persephone, Hades, de Boron, Tor, Pageant, Blood, Underworld, 1920s, Person, All Views, Christ, The ...

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Flanner, Laycock and Schrock - aka FLS Band with Postcards from Gehenna, MO 53:44

4M ago53:44

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One of many great joys in hosting shows on community radiois giving a voice to local musicians who, despite their amazing talent and songwriting ability, are underserved or completely ignored by mainstream corporate media. This episode of the Tasty Brew Music podcast features this show’s debut of Flanner Laycock and Schrock from Harrisonville,Misso…

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Rick Gibson - The Book of Ozark (from The Ozark Anthology) 45:39

4M ago45:39

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My connection with songwriting guitarist Rick Gibson goesback to about 2012 when he spearheaded a project with his “Peacemakers” band that featured my friend Tom Hall on vocals. Rick recently visited the Tasty Brew Music Radio show to share the details and spin some tunes from his 2025 project “The Book of OzarK’ …part of his continuing legacy proj…

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Christian Dixon - It's All About Genetics!!! 40:35

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Welcome to the 101st episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast! I first met Christian Dixon at a Sunday Heartland SongNetwork Song Sanctuary session at PH Coffee House. Shortly thereafter I welcomed Christian on air for what I believe was his very first radio appearance. I was honored to recently welcome him back to the airwaves as he was preparing t…

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Kris Schultz - From Merch Slinger to Bonafide Singer! 29:36

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To the best of my knowledge, Kris Schultz is the second“merch slinger” I’ve met that went on to pursue a lyrical life as a troubadour in her own right. My first experience was with Texas songwriter Kayla Ray as she first visited KC slinging merch for Jason Eady. I love Kris’ trajectory…. check this out. Growing up in Topeka, Kansas, Kris was obsess…

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Cameron Keeling and The Runaway Train debuts "Kill Creek!" 31:20

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Cameron Keeling, one of the hardest working and accomplished musicians from the Heartland, learned to play and write songs around his hometown Kansas City MO. He toured with bluegrass band Grassfed for 5-years, releasing 2 studio albums. You can catch him these holding down the low end on the upright bass as well as singing and writing with the ban…

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Always Record Episode 263: Idylls of the King (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:36:09

7M ago2:36:09

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Winter Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 395. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=395

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42 Minutes Episode 395: Winter Book Club 1:37:31

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Topics: Galahad, Perceaval's Sister, Malory, Jousting, Poetry, Reader's Guide, Arthur, Emperor of Rome, Mordred, Guinevere, Lancelot, Corruption, Roundtable, British Empire, Romanticism, Wagner, Imagination, Fancy, Courtly Love, Perfect Love

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Terra Spencer - Nova Scotia comes to the Heartland! 38:15

7M ago38:15

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In this episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast, I welcome Terra Spencer, a gifted songwriter from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Howard Dolginoff, presenter of the Labyrinth House Concert Series, was kind enough to make the introduction and bring Terra into the KKFI studios prior to her run of shows in the Heartland. Ron Sexsmith shares: Raised on the mud …

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Max Cooper III - The Overthinker 38:15

7M ago38:15

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In this episode of the Tasty Brew Music Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with a young artist from Lenexa, Kansas. His name is Max Cooper III — a young and incredibly gifted piano-playing songwriter with a unique sound that's already turning heads here in the Heartland. Max blends heartfelt lyrics with intricate melodies, creating m…

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Abbie Gardner - Dobrosinger Extraordinaire!!! 42:40

7M ago42:40

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Abbie Gardner is a renowned dobro player, solo artist, and a key member of the acclaimed Americana trio, Red Molly. With her exceptional mastery of the dobro, her soulful voice, and her masterful storytelling, Abbie has earned a place as one of the most respected artists in the Americana and roots music scene. Abbie has performed at major music fes…

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Jack Summers - Weston Missouri's Song Farmer 37:59

9M ago37:59

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You’ll hear my origin story with Missouri’s native son JackSummers in this episode of the Tasty Brew Music podcast… a story with a familiar path. My introduction comes by way of plugged in Heartland music tastemaker Mike Paget of the Green Guitar Folk House Series. As a Boomer and lifelong lover of the craft of songwriting,my pantheon includes John…

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Deanna Ray - Americana with an Operatic Twist 44:57

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Deanna Ray Eberhart Von Fange – what a regal soundingmoniker! Deanna Ray, her “roots” music name, barely in her mid-20’s, presents as a fully mature artist. I was introduced to Deanna a couple of years ago by my colleague, and accomplished songwriter in her own right, Julie Bennett Hume. Deanna was still in college pursuing a double masters in voca…

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Gullywasher (of Kansas City) - Rust Belt Revelations Part 1 28:44

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#americanamusic #rootsmusic #tastybrewmusic Memories can be tricky…especially when you attain a certainvintage. While preparing this episode, I was hard pressed to remember the first time I met guitarist singer songwriter Chris Hudson and heard his indie Americana folk project…Gullywasher. Chris says we met on my show around 2018when I was still ho…

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Always Record Episode 262 (Part 2): Le Morte D'Arthur (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 3:36:33

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Fall Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 394. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=394

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Always Record Episode 262: Le Morte D'Arthur (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:26:03

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Fall Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 394. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=394

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Jennifer Roe - Folk Alliance International Executive Director 27:33

10M ago27:33

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There is the classic movie or theater story line where theunderstudy of a lead role, or the staff employee at a company, gets the opportunity to assume the helm and shine. This episode’s guest, Jennifer Roe, is a living/breathing example of that life changing opportunity. Over the years, Roe fulfilled many supporting roles at FolkAlliance Internati…

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Crow and Gazelle - Deconstructing Separateness 28:03

10M ago28:03

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As has happened quite often in the past 10 years or so, mycuration of private showcase rooms at the Folk Alliance International Conference has yielded connections that provide continuing collaborations and opportunities for engagement. Case in point… Chrislyn Lawrence and Mike “Mac” McClure also now known as the musical duo “Crow and Gazelle.” Book…

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42 Minutes Episode 394: Fall Book Club 1:28:32

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Topics: Sickness, Prose, Reality, Box Scores, Worldly Knight, Spiritual Knight, Cohere, Themes, Galahad, Continuations, Lanzelet, Vulgate, Chaucer, Purity, Merlin, Monmouth, The Firste Moevere, Original Spelling, Ovid, Round Table, Avalon, Alliteration, Enli...

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Cory Jackson - Classic Country with a Modern Flair 44:17

11M ago44:17

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Although it has been decades, I DO remember how challenging and isolating it can be to move away during your 20’s from your hometown to accompany and support a spouse that is pursuing a promising job opportunity. Arkansas Native and Singer/Songwriter Cory Jackson did just that to support his spouse. I was only too happy to help introduce him to the…

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Kate McDonnell - Flying High on a Lyrical "Trapeze" 28:14

11M ago28:14

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Kate McDonnell has captivated audiences all overthe world with her award-winning songwriting, her unusual upside down and backwards guitar style, and her crystalline voice. Kate was in the Heartland for a couple of shows in 2024 including Howard Dolginoff’s Labyrinth House Concert Series. She was kind enough to come onto my radioshow during a Pledg…

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Always Record Episode 261 (Part 3): Perceval (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 1:25:44

12M ago1:25:44

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Summer Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 393.

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Always Record Episode 261 (Part 2): Perceval (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:21:04

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Summer Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 393.

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Always Record Episode 261: Perceval (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 1:11:17

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Summer Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 393.

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Kiely Connell - Becoming Her Own Best Company 26:57

12M ago26:57

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I am honored to be on Radio Promotor Angela Backstrom’s contact list for new music being released by the amazing cadre of Americana/Roots Artists she represents. Angela reached out to me to arrange a phone interview to highlight Kiely Connell’s appearance at Kansas City’s recordBar venue in support of her amazing sophomore record “My Own Company.” …

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Savanna Chestnut - Flower in a Ditch 54:52

1y ago54:52

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Savanna, daughter of the Heartland’s Flint Hills, returns toshare with me new music making its radio debut on my turn as host of MidCoast Live! On KKFI…a weekly live performance radio show that welcomes all genres ofmusic and spoken word performance. On this episode you will hear these new bona fide country music selections: L-O-V-E Same Beer, Diff…

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Zachary Scott Kline - Football to Punk to Songwriter 44:09

1y ago44:09

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Zachary Scott Kline came into my consciousness thanks to an email from Nashville songwriter, Henry Conlon, a former guest on my Tasty Brew Music Radio Show andPodcast. Zachary’s power trio that included Ray Akers on bass and Sam Hatfield on drums was coming to theHeartland including playing a show in Lawrence. It was a great honor to host what I be…

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42 Minutes Episode 393: Summer Book Club 1:21:24

1y ago1:21:24

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Topics: Media, Good News, Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, Welsh, Irish, Celtic, Ritual, Mystery Cults, Mabinogion, Plato, Albigensian, Neo-Platonic, Song of Solomon, Feminism, Horn of Plenty, Troubadour, 12th Century, God, Christ, Sprit, Electricity, Story T...

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Jesse Thomas Harris - Restart, Reboot, Refresh 56:22

1y ago56:22

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I love hosting songwriters on the radio and when it is an artist I have a personal kinship and history with…even better. I was introduced to Jesse Harris and the Gypsy Sparrows shortly after I started my broadcast career in 2010. The Sparrows were a hard driving, good time honky tonk/outlaw country/red dirt band for ten years. Jesse took a break wh…

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Heather Pierson - Rootsy Jazz from the White Mountains 35:27

1y ago35:27

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Like so many musical discoveries in my Tasty Brew orbit,Heather Pierson came to my attention from Mike Paget, Director behind the Green Guitar Folk House Music Series in Lenexa, Kansas. He discovered Heather’s talent at herofficial showcase during a past Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City and brought her back to the Heartland as …

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Gracie Caggiano - Living a Lyrical Life with a Disability 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

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I met Gracie Caggiano when she participated in one of thevery first monthly Songwriters’ Sanctuary events presented by the Heartland Song Network at PH Coffee in Kansas City. I was impressed not only with her songwriting and vocal ability, but her steadfastness in dealing with the physical barriers presented to an artistliving with muscular dystrop…

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Always Record Episode 260: pARzival (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:47:01

1+ y ago2:47:01

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Spring Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 392. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=392

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Always Record Episode 260 (Part 2): pARzival (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 3:03:23

1+ y ago3:03:23

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Spring Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 392. Visit: https://thesyncbook.com/42minutes/?ep=392

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42 Minutes Episode 392: Spring Book Club 1:31:44

1+ y ago1:31:44

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Topics: Higher Meaning, Joseph Campbell, Jung Purpose, Myth, Teleology, Material Goal, Spiritual Quest, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Superheroes, Arthurian Literature, The Grail, The Matter of Britain, The History of the Kings of Britain, Hengist and Horsa, An...

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Giulia Millanta - Smart, Pensive and Cool in Four Languages 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

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What does a Florence, Italy transplant in Austin, Texas have in common with a community radio dj in Kansas City? Turns out a connection to the first man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. Listen to this episode of the Tasty BrewMusic Podcast to learn the details. A creative and prolific artist, Giulia has released a number of solo albums, touring nationa…

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Liz and Nilko/Tipps and Obermiller - Folk Alliance 2024 Takeover Episode 3 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

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The final installment of the 2024 Folk AllianceInternational Conference Takeover of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show spotlights two musical and life partner duos… Liz and Nilko of New York City and Tipps andObermiller of Fort Worth, Texas. First up Liz and Nilko, a New York City based “Latin Americana” duo combining and celebrating the music of thei…

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Backyard Betties and Colin Cutler - Folk Alliance 2024 Takeover Episode 2 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Collaboration and networking are instrumental in whatever success I enjoyed in my former corporate work life and now in my post career volunteer world. Nancy LaBerge of Calgary’s “Backyard Betties” was introduced to me via email by Linda Wilson, a former radio colleague….giving me the heads up Nancy and her group would be coming to Kansas City for …

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Folk Alliance 2024 Takeover Episode 1 - Genevieve Racette and Remi Goode 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

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It always lovely to welcome Montreal’s Genevieve Racette back to the KKFI studios whenever she can make it to Kansas City; this visit was facilitated by Genevieve’s attendance at the 2024 Folk Alliance International Conference. Please excuse some background construction noise that may be discernible while she and I are having our conversation…Both …

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Always Record Episode 259 (Part 2): Valis (With 42 Minutes Seasonal Book Club) 2:38:16

1+ y ago2:38:16

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Sync Book Radio presents a 42 Minutes/Always Record crossover for the 42 Minutes Winter Book Club. Always Record is the second portion of the conversation, continuing from 42 Minutes episode 391. Visit: https://www.burningshore.com/p/pkds-divine-interference?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=34995&post_id=141762783&utm_campaign=email-post-…