Best Bob Mann Podcasts (2025)

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#481 Positivity That Works: How to Lead, Last, and Lift Your Team Up | Sara Schaeffer 15:22

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Positivity isn’t a mood, it’s a muscle. The more you practice positivity, the more it carries you (and your team) through tough seasons without losing momentum. BIG IDEA #2: The squeeze is inevitable, but burnout isn’t. When you’re caught between big goals and client relationships, or between work…

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SOB 510 Features: Pat Metheny, Isaac Hayes, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Barbara Morrison, Rodney Jones, Gene Harris & "Popa" John DeFrancesco 4:06:28

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SOB 510 Features: Pat Metheny, Isaac Hayes, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Barbara Morrison, Rodney Jones, Gene Harris & "Popa" John DeFrancesco Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2…

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S8E426 - Elton John 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with Ralph Cavallaro 1:34:25

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In November 1973, Rolling Stone record reviewer Stephen Davis infamously slagged Elton John's double album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', calling it - among other things: "a big fruity pie that simply doesn’t bake". Ahem. Now often regarded as Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin's magnum opus, returning guest and music-biz veteran Ralph Cavallaro joins …

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82 - Blur with Dave Rowntree (Colchester) 44:17

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Join us & take a trip to Essex as we focus in on the early years of Blur with drummer Dave Rowntree. His new photograph book is called No One You Know: Early Blur Photos. We begin in Colchester where a young Dave meets future Blur guitarist Graham Coxon on the local music scene. Graham later invites Dave to a mate's gig at local venue the Colcheste…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Brian MacArthur’s Leadership Journey 1:10:24

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When chaos struck on the road, Brian MacArthur faced a split-second decision that changed his life forever. What began as a moment of danger became the spark for a journey of resilience, gratitude, and leadership transformation. In this episode of The Leadership Expedition, host Bob Markovich speaks with Brian about his path from wholesaler in the …

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SOB 509 Features: Luther Allison, Pat Metheny, David Crosby, Steve Marcus, Gene Dinwiddie, Phillip Wilson & Grateful Dead archivist Dick Latvala who initiated & selected 36 live Dead concerts that were ... 4:09:44

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Pat Metheny Have You Heard by Metheny w/Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby, Paul Wertico, Pedro Aznar + Letter From Home - 1989 Geffen Pat Metheny - 71 - Pat Metheny As…

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S8E425 - David Bowie 'Hunky Dory' (Revisited) with David J 1:16:30

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For one of our first episodes back in 2018 (S1E3), we discussed 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie with then co-host Barry Stock. Honestly, though, for our first 20 episodes or so we were still finding our way and weren't even playing any music clips at that point. So when this week's guest, musician David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets), suggested taking o…

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81 - The Bay City Rollers with Stuart 'Woody' Wood (Edinburgh) 47:33

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This week we travel north of the border to talk about the history of the Bay City Rollers, one of a handful of British bands to have a number 1 single in the UK & the US. Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood is our guest & he tells us about going the band after working as a roadie for them first. Once officially a member Woody joins the band, who are without a hit …

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#480 Transforming Your Leadership into a Strategic Advantage | Adena Johnston 19:49

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Systems thinking is a mission-critical leadership capability. Leaders today need systems thinking—the skill of seeing patterns over problems—to overcome disruption, generational shifts, disengagement, and market change. It transforms strategic blindness into clarity for navigating complexity. BIG …

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SOB 508 Features: Luther Allison, Chrissie Hynde, Kenny Burrell, Charles Brown, Otis Redding, Brook Benton, Kevin Mahogany, Vince Guaraldi, Gene Harris, Stuart Wade & Barbara Bain 4:07:03

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Lalo Schifrin Mission Impossible Theme by Lalo Schifrin (1966-1973) TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversay Edition - 2 CD's Breakable Records Barbara Bain - 94 …

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S8E424 - Aimee Mann 'I'm With Stupid' with Robert Scheffler 1:03:45

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New York City singer/songwriter Robert Scheffler joins us this week with an artist Rob somehow slept on all these years - Aimee Mann. Her second full-length, 1995's "I'm With Stupid", is the one that did it for Robert, and her deceptively biting songcraft and the record's dense, layered guitars made a true believer of your humble host. Songs discus…

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80 - Freddie Mercury's Notebooks with Lesley-Ann Jones (Garden Lodge, Kensington) 1:02:36

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This week we have a world exclusive - we are the first podcast to discuss Freddie Mercury's recently discovered diaries/notebooks with biographer Lesley-Ann Jones. You may have seen it reported in the press that Freddie Mercury left 17 volumes of notebooks to a daughter hardly anyone knew existed - we find a bit more out about these diaries which a…

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#479 Health as a Business Strategy | Brian Parana 18:05

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Your Body Is Your First Order of Business. Low energy and poor focus drag everything down. We’ll cover how optimizing physical health translates directly into sharper leadership, better decisions, and higher performance. BIG IDEA #2: Systems Beat Willpower Every Time. Discipline isn’t the answer—s…

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S8E423 - 'That Short Song Got Me High' BONUS Patron-curated Episode 57:20

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For this special BONUS Episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a short song - less than 2 minutes - that got them high. As usual, they did NOT disappoint! Songs discussed in this episode: Fingertips - They Might Be Giants; Time: The Donut of the Heart - J Dilla; Just Another Soldier, Shit You Hear At Parties - Minutemen; Manifest - The Weakerthans…

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SOB 507 Features: Garcia, Michael Bloomfield, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Witherspoon, Kevin Mahogany, Gene Harris, Plas Johnson & Barbara Eden 4:07:05

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) I Dream of Jeannie by Buddy Kaye & Hugo Montenegro TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniver…

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S8E422 - Television 'Adventure' with Arad Evans 1:04:35

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This week's guest, musician Arad Evans (The Whimbrels, Glenn Branca's Ensemble, Heroes Of Toolik), chose to discuss a record by groundbreaking New York City band Television that's NOT 'Marquee Moon'! The bands follow-up to that classic album, 1978's 'Adventure', is sometimes overlooked, but the clever songwriting and magnificent dual-guitar orchest…

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79 - The Replacements with Peter Jesperson (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 1:19:30

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In May 1980 an unknown Paul Westerberg walked into Oar Folk Records in Minneapolis & handed Peter Jesperson a demo tape. When Peter eventually got round to playing it he was bowled over by what he heard & asked to come & see them play live. All does not go to plan as the band are thrown out of the venue as Peter arrives at the venue. He later falls…

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#478 Changing Our Relationship With Time | Andrew Hartman 19:44

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Time is cash, not credit. BIG IDEA #2: Your constant availability is bad for everyone. You need to clearly segment focus time and reactive time. BIG IDEA #3: You will get the life you choose, or the life you tolerate. Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast…

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SOB 506 Features: Jerry Garcia, Luther Allison, Clarence Spady, Roy Rogers, John Cipollina, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Gene Harris, Lee Morgan, Bobbie Gentry & Alfred Hitchcock 4:01:19

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Alfred Hitchcock Funeral March of a Marionette by Gounrod Hitchcock shows ran from 1955-1965 TV Classic Tunes - 2…

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Victim or Victor? Tim Mann’s Journey to Thriving Leadership 1:18:43

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Tim Mann’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. After a horrific car accident left him in a coma for over 30 days and fighting for his life, Tim faced the impossible—learning to walk, talk, and rebuild from scratch. But he refused to be a victim. Instead, he chose victory. In this episode of The Leadership Expedition, Tim shares how he transfor…

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S8E421 - Bob Dylan 'Bringing It All Back Home' with Willie Nile 1:03:08

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Bob Dylan's fifth studio album - and his first to incorporate electric instrumentation - 1965's 'Bringing It All Back Home', marked a seismic shift in popular music that can still be felt today. This week's guest, Buffalo, NY-born singer-songwriter and rock-and-roll lifer Willie Nile, joins us to dissect this stunning game-changer of a record. Song…

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78 - Lamb Of God with Randy Blythe 1:13:57

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Join us this week on Music Maps as we dive into the world of metal with Randy Blythe, the frontman of Lamb of God. Hear about his journey from a small-town punk rocker to global success. Randy tells us about the early years of Lamb Of God, when they all worked day jobs in addition to the band, through to signing for Epic Records in 2004. We also he…

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#477 From Invisible to Irresistible: How Guru Marketing Turns Experts into Industry Icons | Michael Blumberg 15:01

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Why Authority Beats Attention BIG IDEA #2: Educate First, Sell Later BIG IDEA #3: AI Is Your Amplifier, Not Your Replacement Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast

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SOB 505 Features: Jerry Garcia, Keith Moon, Sugarcane Harris, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Al Di Meola & B.D. Lenz 4:09:09

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - The Who This Song Is Over by Pete Townshend w/The 4 Original members of The Who + Nicky Hopkins Who's Next - 1971 - This Song is Over Farewell Tour MCA Keith Moon - 78 - The Who Getting' In Tune by Townshend w/The 4 Orignal members of The…

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S8E420 - Lou Reed 'Magic and Loss' with Alan Zweig 1:36:02

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There's no getting around it, 'Magic and Loss', Lou Reed's sixteenth studio album released in 1992, is NOT a particularly easy listen. While often musically beautiful in an elegantly understated way, the themes of death and the relentless toll it can take on both the dying and ones who love them are both universal and at times uncomfortably persona…

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77 - Maybe I'm Amazed with John Harris & Keith Cameron 1:06:09

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Maybe I'm Amazed - A Story of Love & Connection in 10 Songs is one of the music books of the year it tells the story of how writer John Harris connects with his autistic son James via the music of The Clash, The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Kraftwerk, Ian Hunter, Magazine, The Band, Wire, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Amy Winehouse & more. We h…

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#476 Red Zone Selling: How Elite Sales Pros Executive to Close More Deals Faster | Vince Beese 16:59

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Most deals don’t die because of price or competition—they die from poor execution. Red Zone Selling shows you how to finish strong and close like a champion. BIG IDEA #2: Momentum is the lifeblood of sales. Learn how to avoid deal stalls by running the right plays at the right time across the Yell…

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Episode 14 - Jerry Jaffe 49:47

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Today we welcome a former chemist from The Bronx, NY, he studied at Columbia University, and left his career one day and decided to work in the music industry. He was an Artist Manager, Label Executive with Creation, Sr VP at Polydor/Polygram Records in NYC and worked with such bands as Rainbow, Scorpions, Pat Travers Band, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, J…

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Jungle Moments with Retired Navy SEAL Dan Gonska 1:28:48

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In this powerful first episode of The Leadership Expedition, retired Navy SEAL Dan Gonska shares the “jungle moments” that tested his limits, shaped his character, and forged the best version of himself. Through personal transformation, Dan reveals how courage, resilience, and authenticity guide him in life and leadership. If you’ve ever faced a mo…

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SOB 504 Features: Jerry Garcia, Sugarcane Harris & Johnny Almond + Remembering Michael Lydon 4:10:06

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Jerry Garcia Love Scene (solo guitar) by Jerry Garcia Zabriskie Point (Soundtrack) Carlo Ponti & Michelangelo Ant…

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S8E419 - Todd Rundgren 'Runt. The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren' with Chris Stamey 1:09:26

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Musician, songwriter and producer Chris Stamey (The dB's, Big Star Quintet) FINALLY ushers Todd Rundgren into the TRGMH universe with the 1971 release: Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren. This beautifully written, performed and produced collection of songs totally fit teenage Stamey's 'lonely guy in a room by yourself' vibe at the time, and remains …

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76 - Manfred Mann, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton & the Sixties with Tom McGuinness 1:20:53

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We go back to the sixties this week as we welcome Tom McGuinness to tell us about his various number 1s as a member of Manfred Mann. A chance meeting with a young Eric Clapton at the Station Hotel in Richmond led to them forming The Roosters, it fizzles out but the are both briefly involved in another band, Casey Jones & the Engineers. Eric drifts …

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#475 Being at Peace at Work: How Leaders Achieve Results Through Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion | Karen Shrum 14:31

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Clarity: Leaders who are at peace at work know what their values are, and their work is aligned to their values. They do significant work to discover their true passion or purpose. BIG IDEA #2: Confidence: It takes courage to live and work in your values. Leaders who are able to challenge their fe…

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SOB 197 is now Rakman Robs VRR 37 - Featuring: Brian Auger, Phil Upchurch, Grant Green, Alan Gorrie, Lee Morgan, Tiny Grimes, Earl Van Dyke & a fond farewell to Art Neville 4:08:00

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Artist Song Album Label Notes Rod Serling Twilight Zone/Sounds of Blue TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + Theme The Meters Cissy Strut - 1969 Funkify Your Life - 2 CD's Warner Bros. - Rhino CD Reissue Art Neville R.I.P @ 81 The Meters People Say - 1974 Funkify Your Life - 2 CD's Warner Bros. - Rhino CD Reissue A…

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S8E418 - Circle Jerks 'Wonderful' with Les Norris 1:10:21

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Returning guest Les Norris (Radiobaghdad) channels his 16-year-old self as he joins Rob to unpack Circle Jerks' 1985 release, 'Wonderful'. Keith Morris and company dialed down the tempos and leaned into the metal for this, their fourth studio album, but at the end of the day their killer riffs and biting - at times goofy - sense of humor won us ove…

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75 - A Complete Unknown & Bob Dylan at Newport with Elijah Wald 1:19:52

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#474 "I’m the Problem" — And That’s the Best Possible News | Benjamin Miller 14:19

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: I am the ceiling BIG IDEA #2: I am the leader BIG IDEA #3: I am the designer Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast

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SOB 503 Features: Santana, Johnnie Johnson, Russell Dashiell, Grant Green, Tiny Grimes, Bobby Watley & a fond farewell to Chuck Mangione 4:04:38

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2024 Twilight Zone Theme _ Chuck Mangione Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione w/Esther Satterfield Vocal & Gerry Niewood Sax Land …

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S8E417 - Old 97's 'Too Far To Care' with Tim Hinely 1:04:14

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Returning guest Tim Hinely (Dagger Zine, Where The Wild Gigs Were) brings us Dallas, TX band Old 97's and their 1997 breakout release 'Too Far To Care'. Coming up during the alt-country boom of the 90s that also included bands like Wilco and Son Volt, their love of both Hank Williams AND punk rock shines through on this fine collection of tunes. So…

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74 - DETOURS - Stella Creasy on Walthamstow, Blur, Pulp, Suede, The Wedding Present & more 51:16

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Join us as we welcome our local Member of Parliament here in Walthamstow, Stella Creasy to Music Maps by way of Manchester & Colchester. Stella grew up in Manchester where she loved the Stone Roses & her Mum taught A Guy Called Gerald at school. As a teenager she was unexpectedly uprooted to the suburbs in Colchester where she discovered a local ba…

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#473 Why High-Level Executives Respond to My Cold Outreach (And Ignore Everyone Else's) | Ryan Clark 26:55

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: The messaging framework that turns generic content and boring pitches into high converting sales assets and conversations that makes sales BIG IDEA #2: My personalized cold outreach method that that gets high level executives onto sales calls already 80% pre-sold (that means no real "selling" requ…