Best The Moody Blues Podcasts (2025)

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Classic Conversations-Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues 59:37

23d ago59:37

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This week, Frank and I interview Alan Hewitt, keyboardist/music director for the Moody Blues when they tour. Next week, we begin April with our look back to the year 1978!By Frank Aust and Alan Hewitt

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Episode 519 - Tommy Jordan of Geggy Tah 55:37

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With as "out there" as Geggy Tah's music was, and as clever as their biggest hit "Whoever You Are" was, it would be easy to not take them seriously. The thing is, they were serious about being as creative as possible and seeing what music could be without any borders. The duo of Tommy Jordan and Greg Kurstin produced three albums in the mid 90s tha…

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Classic Conversations-Dreamboat Annie 59:55

3d ago59:55

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Our Classic Conversations continue this week with the 1976 debut album--Heart's "Dreamboat Annie." Next week, we'll round out the month of April with our Featured Artist-Sir Elton John! And, in just 2 weeks, Frank and I return with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13 and our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch!!…

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Episode 518 - Rhett Miller of Old 97's/Solo 1:20:42

7d ago1:20:42

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The Old 97's have been keeping the fire of alt-country lit for over 30 years and have never lost their vibrant spirit. A lot of that is thanks to jubilant front man Rhett Miller. Whether with the band or on his equally excellent solo outings, Rhett has set himself apart as one of the most engaging artists and songwriters around. That spirit is on d…

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Record Store Recon: Get Hip Records and More! 53:46

8d ago53:46

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Goldmine Podcast takes a look at Get Hip Records of Pittsburgh, PA, and a recap of Record Store Day 2025 with guest Rev from The Drowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Classic Conversations-The Cars Debut Album 1:12:04

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This week, Frank and I will feature one of the best debut albums ever--The Cars from June, 1978! Next week, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be in the spotlight with their debut album--"Dreamboat Annie." Just a few more weeks before all-new episodes!!By Frank Aust

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Episode 517 - Darren Jessee of Ben Folds Five/Solo 1:07:51

14d ago1:07:51

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Ben Folds Five cut a swathe in the 90s like no one else. This boisterous three-piece with a lead piano instead of a guitar sounded like no other and had three successful albums to show for it. Eventually the band broke up and Ben went on to be a celebrity in his own right while drummer Darren Jessee and bassist Rob Sledge were less visible. Darren …

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Classic Conversations-The Year 1978 1:03:39

16d ago1:03:39

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This week, Frank and I head back to the year 1978--one of the best years in music! Next week, we'll continue of Classic Conversations with a 1978 album--The Cars debut album!!By Frank Aust

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 15 - The great Irish music pubs of An Rinn with Bríd Mooney and Ann Mulqueen 1:06:05

19d ago1:06:05

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Send us a text Róisín and Ryland are joined by Bríd Mooney and Ann Mulqueen, two legendary music and cultural figures. They tell their stories around the famous Irish Music Pubs of An Rinn, County Waterford, especially Mooneys and Tig An Cheoil. Great stories and songs and a lot of laughter!By Clancy's Kitchen

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Episode 516 - Ricky Byrd formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts/Solo 1:21:41

21d ago1:21:41

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Ricky Byrd got clean 37 years ago and has devoted those years to helping others do the same. In fact, he's put out some fantastic solo albums meant to help those people get clean. But, right now he wants to rock. Ricky's new album NYC Made is a classic rock and soul album in the spirit of Southside Johnny and hi…

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Spin Cycle with Dave Thompson 44:08

21d ago44:08

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Longtime Goldmine contributor Dave Thompson picks his latest gems from a pile of review copies of albums and box sets. Joe Meek Tea Chest's Heinz: The White Tornado - The Holloway Road Sessions 1963-1966 box set on Cherry Red Records, Godley & Creme's Parts of the Process box set on Edsel Records and Dub Syndicate's Out Here On the Perimeter 1989-1…

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Episode 515- Paul Pesco 2:08:32

28d ago2:08:32

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This week is the great guitarist Paul Pesco! What hasn't Paul done? Even he loses track of it all. He was an "unofficial" member of the System, the Breakfast Club, and C+C Music Factory (he also played on their big songs). He's toured with Madonna, Steve Winwood, Atlantic Starr and many others. He's contributed to everyone from U2 to James Ingram t…

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Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) 43:58

29d ago43:58

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Wolfgang Flür was born in Frankfurt in 1947 but moved to Düsseldorf in the early ‘50s, which has been home ever since. As a young man he played in the band The Sprits Of Sound, and studied to be an architect, hoping to get into interior design. Wolfgang joined Kraftwerk in 1973 and plays on one of the most remarkable album runs in pop music history…

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Classic Conversations-Grand Funk Railroad 51:33

1M ago51:33

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This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!By Frank Aust and Mark Farner of Grand Funk

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Did The Saints invent punk? 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Brisbane, Australia’s The Saints are responsible for two of the greatest punk albums of all time, in 1977’s '(I’m) Stranded' and 1978’s 'Eternally Yours.' This November, look for “The Saints ’73-‘78” to be touring North America, featuring original members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay, along with The Birthday Party’s Mick Harvey, the Sunnyboys’ Peter Oxl…

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Episode 514 - Dean Parks 1:50:16

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Our guest this week is guitar virtuoso Dean Parks! Dean was one of the first call session guys in the 70s and 80s that helped make great artists even better. He worked for Motown with legends like Stevie and Marvin, took his turn with Steely Dan and played the iconic solo in "Haitian Divorce" and can be heard on classics like "Laughter in the Rain"…

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Classic Conversations-Bruce Springsteen 1:02:39

1M ago1:02:39

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This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!By Frank Aust & Mark Farner

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Book Club - Jeff Apter author of Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly 52:07

1M ago52:07

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Author Jeff Apter joins us again to discuss his excellent new book, Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly. In the annals of rock history, Carl often gets overlooked as colleagues like Elvis, Jerry Lee, and Johnny take center stage. He'd probably be fine with that. But his story is fascinating. Writing "Blue Suede Shoes" and being a key influence on …

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Taking a break! See you for season 3! 0:34

1M ago0:34

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Hi everybody and thanks for listening to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. , I hope that this podcast has helped you to think about why you drink, to realise that you're not a weirdo, not alone, and to consider the possibility of the alternative option of life without booze. I'm taking a break for a while from the podcast But I'll be back for season thre…

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Vic and Beckie - Sober, Alcohol free stories and removing the moody effect! 28:39

1M ago28:39

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Beckie. Beckie, like many, noticed her drinking was changing over the years and what was once fun became a bit dark. , fed up of the moderation roller coaster, and the moody effects her drink choice was having on her, she gave up trying to dr…

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Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) on his 2025 solo tour 31:11

1M ago31:11

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Singer-songwriter Justin Hayward of Moody Blues fame talks about his 2025 solo tour titled ‘The Blue World’ Tour,' and the essence of songwriting and the possibility of AI dominating creatively in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Episode 513 - Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

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REO Speedwagon have been one of the most reliable American rock bands for over 50 years. Certain members may come and go, but that name, that quality, and the excellent songs of lead singer Kevin Cronin have been a constant for decades. Unfortunately, that recently came to an end with the departure of founding member Bruce Hall. Plus, Bruce took th…

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Wendy James (Transvision Vamp) 37:42

1M ago37:42

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Wendy James is tied up with some of my earlier memories of music. She fronted the band Transvision Vamp, who were hard to ignore in the late 80s. Songs like “I Want Your Love” and “Baby I Don’t Care” were pretty big hits over here. Transvision Vamp split in the early 90s and since then Wendy has persuaded various solo projects. Interestingly her fi…

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Classic Conversations-Chicago Transit Authority Debut 54:02

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Our "Best Debut Album" this week is "Chicago Transit Authority!" Next week, The Boss Bruce Springsteen takes center stage. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Ricky Byrd on new solo album, 'NYC Made' 31:11

2M ago31:11

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The former Blackheart guitarist comes through with a pure rock and roll album that is all New York City driven. Listen to Ricky Byrd discuss his electric new solo album, 'NYC Made,' on this latest episode of the Goldmine podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Vic and Dupe - Sober, alcohol free stories and the truth that set her free! 37:49

2M ago37:49

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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Dupe. Dupe from the outside appeared to be winning at life, the family, the house, the job health, but she felt that something was missing. It just wasn't quite right. After deciding to try a 21 day alcohol free challenge, Dupe realized that …

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 14 - Donnchadh Gough 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Send us a text Legendary Bodhrán player (and first cousin of Róisín) Donnchadh Gough steps into the kitchen with great stories and fantastic music. From his childhood growing up in one of Ireland's famous music pubs, Mooneys of An Rinn and onto the world stage with Irish music group Danú.By Clancy's Kitchen

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Episode 512 - Paul Young 1:16:30

2M ago1:16:30

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Paul Young has carried on a deceptively diverse solo career since he first broke out in 1983. He's had many big hits - especially the #1 "Everytime You Go Away - but his work has never fit nicely in one box. Whether it's his work with Pino Palladino or his TexMex band, he does what he wants and his talent carries him through. He's about to embark o…

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Classic Conversations-Georgia 56:47

2M ago56:47

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The Peach State, Georgia, is our "Featured State" this week, as our Classic Conversations continue into March. Next week, we'll look at Chicago, the subject of our very first episode back in November 2020.By Frank Aust

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Vic and Katie - Sober, alcohol Free Stories and feeling real! 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Katie. Katie's drinking was complicated as it attached itself to eating disorders, creating a very complex path for her to navigate. In today's episode it's hard not to feel emotional as Katie takes us on her journey from some very dangerous …

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Episode 511 - John Lodge of the Moody Blues/Solo 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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The Moody Blues have been an institution in our lives for 60 years. 60! Not many other bands can say that. Though the remaining members Justin Heyward and John Lodge are doing their own things now, it hasn't stopped them from bringing the goods. Bassist and songwriter John Lodge joins us this week with two major projects he's excited about - his br…

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P.P. Arnold 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Pat Arnold has had quite a life. Born in 1946 she grew up in LA, and was in an abusive marriage with two kids while still a teenager. In 1965 she got a chance to audition for Ike and Tina Turner’s band as an “Ikette”. She got the gig and left her children in the care of her parents. This eventually took her to London where she fell into the orbit o…

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Classic Conversations-Boston Debut Album 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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This week--from fall of '86--it's Boston's Debut Album, our very first "Best Debut Album" of so many! Next week, Frank and I will talk about the Peach State of Georgia...lots of great music came from that great state.By Frank Aust

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Bonus - The NewlyPod Game 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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Host Pod Eubanks (aka Eric Miller) hosts three couples (Brad Page and Sarah Linnen, Brian Linnen and Alex Alt, and Andy Schaal and Jon Lamoreaux) as they answer questions about each other for prizes and bragging rights. We had a blast!By Jon Lamoreaux

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Vic and Victoria Vanstone (Sober Awkward), Sober Alcohol Free Stories, the power of humour and the enormous gratification found in being who we were always supposed to be! 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Victoria Vanstone, podcaster and author of A Thousand Wasted Sundays. This is a really special episode for me because Vic's podcast has kept me company for three years in my sobriety and she's one of the reasons that I chose to make this podc…

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Episode 510 - Nigel Dick 2:21:58

2M ago2:21:58

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Director Nigel Dick is behind some of the most iconic videos (and images) in rock history. Whether it's Britney Spears, Guns n Roses, Oasis, Tears for Fears, Cher, Def Leppard, or hundreds of others, his visuals are what shapes our impressions of these artists. In this incredibly entertaining conversation, we dive into all the best stories from his…

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Classic Conversations-Billy Joel 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

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Billy Joel is this week's "Classic Conversation!" This episode aired back in early November '23...next week, we'll have Boston's debut album from 1976. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Episode 509 - Ed Kuepper of the Saints/Solo 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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The Saints were a very important band in the history of Australian rock. Their mixture of melodic but greasy garage rock with a punk spirit was unlike anything else in the 70s. It produced the song they're still best known for, "(I'm) Stranded", one of the greatest punk anthems ever. That debut album of the same name from 1977 was recently given th…

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Vic and Matt , Sober Alcohol Free Stories and weighing it up! 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Today I'll talk to Matt. Matt tells us how his journey to sobriety took a gradual approach until one day he realised that booze was taking away far more than it could ever give back. A pros and cons list gave him the clarity he needed to pursue a life with no place for drinking.By Victoria

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An alternate history of Power Pop in 20 albums 55:08

2M ago55:08

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Author Martin Popoff comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his picks for the alternate history of Power Pop in 20 albums — an article that he had written for GoldmineMag.com. Read the article here. And listen to the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Episode 508 - Charles Fisher 1:34:42

2M ago1:34:42

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Australian producer Charles Fisher's resume is all over the place. Two of his earliest producing jobs were with Australian punk legends Radio Birdman followed by Air Supply! That kind of diversity continued for decades working with everyone from Olivia Newton-John to Divinyls to Jimmy Barnes to Hoodoo Gurus to Deep Blue Something (as well as more A…

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Nadia Reid 37:10

2M ago37:10

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Nadia Reid is a singer-songwriter born and raised in New Zealand, before recently relocating to Manchester. She’s just released her fourth album “Enter Now Brightness”. We take a deep dive into the album, and our conversation ends up encompassing motherhood, relocation, generational trauma, faith; it goes to some deep places. I really hope you enjo…

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Classic Conversations-Fleetwood Mac 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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Our Classic Conversations continue this week with Fleetwood Mac! Next week, we'll bring you our Featured Artist--Billy Joel! Brand-new episodes return in late April/early May with our Best Debut Album, Bob Welch's "French Kiss."By Frank Aust

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Vic and Rachel - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and being a sober mama! 32:03

3M ago32:03

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📍 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Rachel. Rachel's drinking was of its time as a teen, but it took a dark turn after a family tragedy. Today, Rachel sober and healthy, a great mum and storyteller to her boys and the author of Sober Mama, a hopeful and funny book that will …

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Record Store Recon: Seattle's Georgetown Records w/ Rev from The Drowns 34:34

3M ago34:34

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Rev of the Seattle band The Drowns comes on the Record Store Recon episode of the the Goldmine Podcast to talk about one of Seattle's best record stores, Georgetown Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Goldmine Magazine

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Classic Conversations-Led Zeppelin Debut Album 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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This week, our "Classic Conversations" continue as we head into February--our Best Debut Album is Led Zeppelin! Enjoy!By Timothy Friedmann

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Vic and Justine, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and getting tired of your own bullshit! 34:11

3M ago34:11

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Justine. Justine's drinking became problematic and after clinking down the drive with her empties in lockdown and meeting up with an inspiring friend, she made the decision to stop drinking altogether and change her life forever.…

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Episode 507 - Don Gehman 1:41:09

3M ago1:41:09

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Thanks mostly to his magical work with John Mellencamp, Don Gehman was one of the biggest producers of the 80s. He was by John's side from the Cougar days through his whole peak period ending with The Lonesome Jubilee. Along the way he also produced REM's best album, Life's Rich Pageant, Bruce Hornsby's A Night on the Town, and many more, but the s…

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Classic Conversations-California 1:23:49

3M ago1:23:49

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This week, Frank Aust and I are happy to bring our "Classic Conversations," and we begin with our Featured State--California!!Classic Conversations will continue all winter long--next week, we'll re-air one of the best debut albums of all-time--Led Zeppelin! Brand-new episodes will return in late April/early May. Enjoy!…

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 13 - Finbarr Clancy and Colm Power 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

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Send us a text Join Róisín and Ryland as they chat to Fibarr Clancy of The High Kings and cousin Colm Power. Both have been playing music together from childhood and have forged a unique style over the years. Listen to the stories and songs that shaped their creative lives from The songs of The Clancy Brothers and onto modern folk and folk rock.…

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