Best Jim Amp Skip Podcasts (2025)

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The Beatles on Film with author Steve Matteo 57:57

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The Beatles produced five films during their time together: A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. Some were cinematic successes, and some were not, but―along with subsequent reissues, bonus material, and Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back, a documentary companion to Let It Be―they comprise an endlessly…

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Ep. 155: "Realistic Carnival" 1:45:38

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It's the 155th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all things tube amps. This week: Barn finds, lost dogs, an extra-grounded Jason (amp pun intended) and more! Some of the topics discussed this week: 1:05 Skip gets the new Fretboard Journal (link); do banjos belong in the Fr…

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Ep. 154: "Compromise the Windings" 1:28:09

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It's the 154th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all things tube amps. Some of the topics discussed this week: :42 Skip is back on the Ferguson TO-35 tractor; Roy Clark & Joe Pass 7:04 What's on Skip's bench: A Marshall Plexi Super Bass, Marshall bright caps, the Pet Shop …

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The Life of '60s Record Producer Tom Wilson with Author Richie Unterberger 58:01

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Ep. 153: "A C in Chemistry" 1:33:46

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It's the 153rd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps and Skip is having a happy day fielding your amp questions. From cleaning tweed to Magnatone varistors and all points in between, it's 90 minutes of tube amp knowledge, laughs, and some serious California trivia. Some of the topics discussed this week: 1:27: The 2025 Fretboard Summit; the impor…

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New York City Experimental Music 1980-1990 with Brooke Wentz, author of Transfigured New York 57:59

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For the latest edition of Reading Is Funktamental, we speak with Brooke Wentz, author of Transfigured New York, a fantastic book of interviews with leading figures in the experimental music scene in NYC from 1980-1990 including composers like Arthur Russell, Glenn Branca, John Cage, La Monte Young and leading jazz musicians like John Zorn, Vernon R…

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"In Sync With Your Music" Featuring Founder of First Note Entertainment Tommy Jackson 33:52

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Send us a text It's so great to be back after a two month hiatus of some serious hardships that hurricane Ida brought to bare on my family and me wiping away 20 years of my livelihood but you all know me as Mr. positive and Mr. resilience and here we go again so what better way to commence another incredible season three episode with the one and on…

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Ep. 152: "Gridley Bias" 56:43

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It's the much-delayed 152nd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to [email protected]! Include a photo, too. Some of the to…

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The Life & Music of The Band's Richard Manuel with Biographer Stephen T. Lewis 57:59

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Guests: Steven Lewis, author of Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band Richard Manuel was a fearless original. Sweetly soulful as a vocalist and endearingly creative as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he was a vital part of some of rock ’n’ roll’s pivotal moments, including Bob Dylan’s controversial mov…

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Ep. 151: "It Starts Out Cool" 1:20:23

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It's the 151st episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to [email protected]! Include a photo, too. Some of the topics discusse…

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John McLaughlin & the Mahavishnu Orchestra with author Walter Kolosky 57:59

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In this month's episode of Reading Is Funktamental, we speak with Walter Kolosky, author of the new book Mahavishnu Memories. Kolosky's latest is his third book, charting the career of the remarkable jazz fusion guitarist, John McLaughlin. This book chronicles all the live concerts of the original iteration of McLaughlin's mighty Mahavishnu Orchest…

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Ep. 150: "Throw It In the River" 1:40:52

4M ago1:40:52

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It's the 150th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! How did that happen? Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to [email protected]! Include a photo, too. Some o…

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Ep. 149: "Have Fun" (Special Guest: Jim Campilongo!) 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

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Support our sponsors: Amplified Parts; Grez Guitars; Better Help, and Emerald City Guitars! Acclaimed guitarist Jim Campilongo joins Skip and Jason to talk about his music and gear journey, vinyl treasures, George Barnes playing "Little Rock Getaway" (link), Vance Terry & Jimmy Rivers, Silverface Princeton Reverb love; Celestion G-10 speakers; Laik…

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Yoko Ono - Her Life & Art with Biographer David Shiff 57:57

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John Lennon once described Yoko Ono as the world’s most famous unknown artist. “Everybody knows her name, but no one knows what she does.” She has only been important to history insofar as she impacted Lennon. Throughout her life, Yoko has been a caricature, a curiosity, and, often, a villain—an inscrutable seductress, a manipulating con artist, an…

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Ep. 148: "Lining Up" 1:35:12

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We're back with episode 148 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Jason survives a month in Peru; the schematics of acupuncture; speaker break-in; and more! Our sponsors: Amplified Parts; Grez Guitars; Better Help, and Emerald City Guitars Topics discussed: :00 Jason goes to Peru, Skip gets the new Fretboard Journal 11:20 What's on Skip's Bench: A roast…

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The Rise & Fall & Rise of The Zombies with Robin Platts on Reading Is Funktamental 57:58

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Six decades after they stormed the British and American charts in 1964, The Zombies are possibly more popular than ever. Their biggest hits, ‘She’s Not There’, ‘Tell Her No’ and ‘Time of the Season’ have been played more than 14 million times on U.S. radio alone. Praised by critics, discovered by a new generation of fans, and inducted into the Rock…

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“Silence Won’t Save You | Featuring Cristina Escobar” 27:49

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Send us a text As an artist, it’s an honor to share powerful voices and help inspire change. If this show moves you, please consider supporting, it’s less than a cup of coffee, and together we can spread more peace, love, and empowerment worldwide.” Help us keep powerful voices heard. Rate, Review, Subscribe and share "The VIP Voice!” 👉🏻 Click Here…

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"Rescue, Rehab & Repeat" | Featuring KL The Wildlife Rehabilitator 33:22

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Send us a text As an artist, it’s an honor to share powerful voices and help inspire change. If this show moves you, please consider supporting, it’s less than a cup of coffee, and together we can spread more peace, love, and empowerment worldwide.” Help us keep powerful voices heard. Rate, Review, Subscribe and share "The VIP Voice!” 👉🏻 Click Here…

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Ep. 147: "Kosher Sound" 1:48:27

7M ago1:48:27

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Episode 147 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Jason is headed to Peru, hemp speakers, resistors, modding PAs for harps, Lilly vs Lily at the Fender factory, kosher sound, and more! Fluidics: https://acoustics.org/pressroom/httpdocs/132nd/2aaa8.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ5wZRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA4eUxOc0djNTJqWnJRVVBTAR7SSMwDpCna1oRbSpuMLYDJrD1VRKzf8vbj3…

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Legendary Producer Joe Boyd on World Music & London Music Scene in the '60s 57:29

7M ago57:29

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Guests: Joe Boyd, Record Producer & Author of And the Roots of Rhythm Remain Joe Boyd is a legend in music. He was the soundman when Dylan went electric at Newport, the founder of the legendary UFO club in London, and the producer of seminal works by Nick Drake, Pink Floyd, John Martyn, Fairport Convention, R.E.M., and many more. In the 1980s, Boyd…

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"The In Ear Empire" | Featuring the Family at Dark Matter Audio 40:18

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Send us a text Rate and Review this podcast If you gained any insight, it would mean the world to me in helping this channel, empower, inspire, and entertain millions worldwide. Subscribe to my website for all the latest updates In this exclusive episode of The VIP Voice, host Manny Cabo dives deep into the world of pro audio, in-ear monitors (IEMs…

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Ep. 146: "Where the Spot Is" 1:30:00

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Episode 146 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Troubled drummers, bulk Gatorade, more typewriter and Rockford Files talk, and a bunch of amp questions. Reminder: Amplified Parts now has amp kits! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? …

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From Military To A Hollywood Voice | Featuring Actor & Director Roberto Sanchez 38:52

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Send us a text In this electrifying episode of The VIP Voice Podcast, host Manny Cabo sits down with actor Roberto Sanchez, diving deep into his inspiring journey from military service to Hollywood stardom. From his first audition to landing emotionally charged roles, Roberto shares the realities of acting, the power of preparation, and how persona…

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Fearless Truth & Unfiltered Voice with Sky Corbin 18:16

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Send us a text all right VIPs, get ready for a raw, unfiltered, and power-packed conversation that challenges the norm and sparks real dialogue! In this episode, I sit down with Sky Corban, a self-proclaimed "freelance truth teller" who’s unapologetically carving out his space in a world where voices are often silenced. Whether you agree with him o…

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Ep. 145: "I Have a Swimming Pool" 1:22:51

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Episode 145 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Kahlua brie, replicating Nirvana's In Utero sound, hissy reverb units and more! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world's finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to podcast@fr…

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The Life of Traffic's Chris Wood with author Dan Ropek 57:56

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Guests: Dan Ropek, Author of Tragic Magic: The Life of Traffic’s Chris Wood Traffic was the most enigmatic British band of their day. Formed in early 1967 by Chris Wood, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Dave Mason, they rejected the bright lights of London in favor of a run-down, supposedly haunted cottage in the country - a place to live communally…

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From Elective to Icon | How Oscar Torre Mastered Acting & Directing 37:11

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Send us a text In this episode of The VIP Voice, I sit down with the incredibly talented Oscar Torre—an actor and director whose career spans major productions like The Hangover Part III, The Haves and the Have Nots, Gaslit, and his directorial works Just a Man and a Woman and his latest creation, A Summer Night Movie. From Accidental Actor to Accl…

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Ep. 144: "You've Got to Feed Those Things" 1:36:07

9M ago1:36:07

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Episode 144 of the Truth About Vintage Amps: Flashing Flukes, reflections on NAMM, variable plate capacitors, hot buttered rum (and popcorn!), and more! Need some help with your tube amps? Be a part of our show by sending your voice memo or written questions to [email protected]! Some of the topics discussed this week: 1:13 Jason goes to…

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Mastering Lead Generation | Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & The Mindset for Millions | Featuring Lauren Tickner 27:18

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Send us a text In this power-packed episode of The Vip Voice, I sit down with Lauren Tickner, a millionaire entrepreneur who mastered the art of lead generation, personal branding, and business growth. Lauren first made waves in the fitness industry, inspiring thousands to take control of their health before transitioning into the business world. S…

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Talkin' Greenwich Village - A Musical History with author David Browne 57:59

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New York’s Greenwich Village is a compact sanctuary that has attracted a legion of visionaries and non-conformists who had an outsized influence on 20th-century culture – on alternative lifestyles, progressive politics, and the arts, especially music. Within the maze of coffeehouses, nightclubs, and watering holes on its narrow streets, the legends…

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Ep. 143: "The Girl Who Never Rained" 1:30:02

10M ago1:30:02

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A throwback, lo-fi landline episode just for the purists! Caller waiting beeps, the state of the guitar show, an energized Skip, and more. Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Recorded on January 13, 2025. Some of the topics discussed this week: 1:31: The LA fires 3:34: A recap of th…

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The Complicated Life of Skip Spence with Moby Grape's Don Stevenson & Author Cam Cobb 57:57

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Guests: Don Stevenson, drummer/songwriter of Moby Grape & Cam Cobb, author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence. He was one of the Holy Trinity of critically revered and maybe unjustly labeled “acid casualties” of late ‘60s/early ‘70s music. Along with Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett and the 13th Floor Elevators’ Roky Erickson, Skip Spenc…

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Ep. 142: "Paul Jerky" 1:19:06

11M ago1:19:06

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It's the 142nd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Join Skip and Jason as they field all of your pressing guitar amp questions. Plus...recipes, music and book recommendations and more! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Some of the topics discussed this week: :00 Jingle Bell R…

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Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Colossus with author Aidan Levy 57:46

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Guest: Aidan Levy, Author of Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins. In his new book, Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins, author Aidan Levy has created a work nearly as sprawling and monumental as the seven decades of sounds crafted by a man widely considered “jazz’s greatest living improviser.” Levy devoted se…

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Ep. 141: "I've Got an Alamo That I Want to Forget" 1:12:27

12M ago1:12:27

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Missing your rambling relatives this holiday season? You're in luck! Tune in to Jason and Skip as they ramble through weather reports, amp fixes, book recommendations, reflective impedance, reverb-driven line-out and more on our 141st episode! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Som…

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The Life & Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler with author Richard Koloda 57:55

1y ago57:55

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Guest: Richard Koloda, Author of Holy Ghost: The Life and Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler A lawyer by trade and a jazz musicologist by passion, Richard Koloda has spent over two decades creating the most authoritative look at the life and music of free jazz pioneer Albert Ayler. His book follows Albert's life from his childhood and apprenti…

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Ep. 140: "Tiny Bits of Tingle" 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

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It's the 140th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons eventually fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! As always, use all advice at your own risk. Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Some of the topics discussed this week: 2:35 What's o…

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Ep. 139: "I'm Going Negative" 1:22:23

1y ago1:22:23

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It's the 139th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Some of the topics discussed this week: :48 On the bench: A 1974 Alembic pre-amp, a Showman head in disguise…

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Moon Zappa on her memoir, Earth to Moon 57:32

1y ago57:32

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Earth to Moon is the new critically acclaimed memoir of Moon Zappa, the eldest child of legendary rocker Frank Zappa and his wife, Gail. The book presents the often-disturbing realities of growing up in the shadow of her self-absorbed, workaholic dad (a man she idolized above all others) and her bossy mother, who vented at her eldest child due, to …

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Ep. 138: "Check for Ticks" 1:19:49

1y ago1:19:49

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It's the 138th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! This week, we pay tribute to Angela Instruments founder and former guest Steve Melkisethian (1950-2024); talk resistors and transformers; catch up on the 2024 Fretboard Summit; and much more. Want to be a part o…

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Rocker Dave Mason on his memoir, Only You Know and I Know 57:48

1y ago57:48

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Only You Know and I Know is not only the name of one of his biggest hits but also the title of rocker Dave Mason’s new autobiography. It’s a freewheeling testament, providing that Dave was one of the most Zelig of rocker. He came to fame as a co-founder of the group Traffic and the writer of their biggest and most cover hit, “Feelin’ Alright.” He’s…

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Ep. 137: "Walk Around the Yard" 1:39:23

1y ago1:39:23

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It's the 137th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! This week, we talk to special guest, Steve Carr of Carr Amplifiers! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Our sponsors: Emerald City Guitars, Ampl…

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King Crimson, their 50+ Year history with author Sid Smith 57:53

1y ago57:53

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Hosted by Sal Cataldi Guest: Sid Smith, Author of In the Court of King Crimson: An Observation over 50 Years Sid Smith is a British journalist best known for In the Court of King Crimson: An Observation over Fifty Year, the definitive history of Robert Fripp and his band, King Crimson, the primary architects of progressive rock. Smith has penned hu…

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Ep. 136: "Release the Curd" 1:10:21

1+ y ago1:10:21

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It's the 136th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Our sponsors: Emerald City Guitars, Amplified Parts, StewMac, and Grez Guitars. Don't forget, we have a Patr…

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Author Joel Selvin on his new book on star-crossed drummer Jim Gordon 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

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Hosted by Sal Cataldi. Guest: Joel Selvin From 1972 – 2009, Selvin was the very influential rock music columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. He is also the author of more than a dozen of the best books on rock music and culture. His works have covered artists like Sly Stone, The Grateful Dead, Ricky Nelson, and Sammy Hagar and events like the …

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History of the Fillmore East with Joshua White (Joshua Lightshow) and author Frank Mastropolo 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

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Guests: Frank Mastropolo and Joshua White This month, "Reading is Funktamental" host Sal Cataldi speaks to two people who know the illustrious history of the legendary Fillmore East best. Frank Mastropolo is the author of Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock History Forever, a comprehensive history of the most famous rock hall in NYC history.…

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Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera on his new memoir 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

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Hosted by Sal Cataldi Guest: Phil Manzanera Phil Manzanera is a guitarist, songwriter and producer best known for his long-running association with Roxy Music, one of the leading pioneers of art-rock. Manzanera has concurrently pursued a long and fruitful career as a solo artist and a collaborator with leading names like Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Bo…

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Eccentric singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock on his new memoir 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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Hosted by Sal Cataldi Guest: Robyn Hitchcock Robyn Hitchcock is one of the true eccentrics of British music, a songwriter who has revealed the beauty in the absurdity of life for five decades. He first rose to fame with the influential art-rockers the Soft Boys in the mid-‘70s before going solo in the early ‘80s producing over two dozen acclaimed a…

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Ep. 135: "Liquor, Candy, Model Airplane Magazines..." 1:36:18

1+ y ago1:36:18

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It's the 135th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amps. Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected]. Some of the topics discussed this time around: 1:24 Another hopeful story; Winters, California 7:44 The fift…

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Ep. 134: "A Little Debbie Swiss Roll" 1:26:39

1+ y ago1:26:39

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It's the 134th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all-things-tube amp. This week, we're joined by jazz guitarist Jonathan Stout where we talk EH-150s, field coil speakers and more! Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to [email protected].…