Best Keith Ellis Podcasts (2025)

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Sergie Loobkoff to discuss growing up in California, shows at Gilman St. and bands from that era, the history of Samiam, their time on a major label, forming Solea, the story of Solea's final LP "Finally We Are Nowhere", the formation of Ways Away, their latest LP "Torch…

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Episode 64: Inside the World of Music Publishing with DWB Music's Greig Watts 44:57

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What does it take to build a successful independent music publishing company in today's global market? In this captivating conversation, Greig Watts—the "W" in DWB Music—reveals the unexpected journey that transformed a three-person songwriting team into an international publishing powerhouse. Greig shares the fascinating story of how DWB discovere…

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Tier 1 Nonsense - Brent Tucker 1:03:06

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The boys welcome Brent Tucker, founder of First Responders Coffee Company, and dive into the insanity of “screen cream” side effects, circus tigers running loose, and why hikers apparently need whips and top hats for survival. From service goats and emotional support dogs to wild stories about tiny beers, Ford Raptors, and Delta Force missions, the…

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Ep 3357: Kate O'Connor's Incredible Silver, Cian McPhillips Goes Forth, Ryder Cup Preview - 22/09/25 1:04:15

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Kate O'Connor's heptathlon silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo was one of the truly great Irish sporting achievements. To post 5 personal bests in her 7 events, some of them with a knee injury, speaks to a truly elite mental toughness. Derval O'Rourke watched it all, was left by turns speechless and emotional over the course …

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Ep 3356: Arsenal Draw, Maresca's Plank, Pep's Paradigm - 22/09/25 1:02:39

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What must it be like to go to sea on what is expected to be a normal fishing expedition, only for the captain to go mad and start forcing random crew members to walk the plank? The Chelsea players got to find out on Saturday evening as Enzo Maresca’s flurry of first half substitutions sent an already-entertaining game into the realm of farce. We ta…

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Episode 299: Tom Schlatter of Hundreds of AU / Saetia / You and I 1:13:15

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Keith sits down with Tom Schlatter to discuss growing up in Toms River, NJ, discovering the local scene, the formation of You and I, band influences, their tour with Saetia and their final show. We also discuss Tom's post You and I band The Assistant, the band's history and extensive touring schedule, Tom's band Capacities and their recent gig at N…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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The Murder of Jaime Melgar - 642 1:04:19

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December 23rd, 2012. Houston, Texas. Sandra and Jaime Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. Hours later, family members found Sandra bound and trapped in a closet, and Jaime stabbed to death in another closet. Sandra believed they were victims of a home invasion, but the police considered her the main suspect. For bonus episodes and out…

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Repost - Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu 1:12:22

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Anaiah Lei to discuss growing up in Los Angeles, Anaiah's early start in the world of music, touring the world with the Bots, leaving to pursue his passion for hardcore and punk music, drumming for Dare, the formation of Zulu, t…

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Episode 1267: Matthew McConaughey 1:06:02

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Today we're joined by actor Matthew McConaughey for a fascinating conversation about faith, prayer and cynicism. Plus, this week Slices is back! Jesse brings the Aquatic Conspiracy and Crimes beat, and Emily brings some surprising vintage media news. And at the end of the show, we have a hilarious round of 'One Has to Go'! Advertising Inquiries: ht…

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Last Minute Liverpool, Amongst Geordies, NFL In Croker, Rome Derby, Big. In Japan 20:01

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The Champions League has been a lot of fun this week with Gurbanov, the madness in Turin, and Liverpool winning late, yet again. We chatted to Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap. Ken tells us about where he was when Newcastle played the mighty Barcelona in 1997. We also chatted to the sports editor of The Nation, Dave Zirin, about the NFL coming to …

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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Episode 63: Web3 Meets Music with IYK CEO Ryan Ouyang 38:05

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The digital revolution in music is no longer just about streaming - it's now transforming the physical products we cherish as fans. Ryan Ouyang, CEO and founder of IYK, takes us deep into the fascinating world where physical merchandise becomes a gateway to exclusive digital experiences. Ryan explains how IYK's NFC-embedded products allow fans to a…

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Pay-Per-View Capital Punishment - Time for Pie 118 1:00:10

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The boys brainstorm over-the-top pay-per-view execution methods (everything from Ninja Warrior death traps to molten steel presses), pivots into bizarre food talk (beans, haggis, Viking stew), then drifts into ghost houses, crime conventions, horse girls vs. crime girls, and eventually full-blown chaos with horse masks. Just another Tuesday. EVERYT…

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Ep 3351: RIP Ricky, Donovan Beaten In Belfast, Ireland Lose To France In RWC QF - 15/09/25 56:35

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Two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton, who was one of the best-known and most loved fighters of his generation, has died at the age of 46. Gavan Casey of the42 is in studio today along with Mike Costello, who was working at all the big Hatton fights in Vegas. We also analyse Paddy Donovan's rematch against Lewis Crocker in Belfast; despite two kno…

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Ep 3350: Big Erling, Big Nick Energy, Ruben Sticks, Serene Arsenal, Liverpool Figuring It Out - 15/09/25 1:27:18

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Nick Woltemade’s had his critics - some of the biggest Bundesliga beasts of all time popping up to give him a surprise pre-debut kicking in the media - so his winner for Newcastle against Wolves is a nice place to start today. We debate whether Evan Ferguson can learn anything from the advice of Robert Lewandowski, and compare the progress of the t…

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Episode 298: Todd Kowalski of Propagandhi 1:10:36

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Keith sits down with Todd Kowalski to discuss growing up in Saskatchewan, Todd's intro to punk and metal music, driving far distances to see bands, Todd's history as an illustrator, how he segued full time into music and joined Propagandhi. We also discuss the making of Propagandhi's 2001 LP "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", the ethos of the ban…

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Brian Hoyer: EMF Mitigation | The Healing Grove Podcast 1:07:25

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Brian Hoyer is one of the world's top EMF mitigation specialists and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. He began his dive into health when he became a father, wanting to provide the most optimal growing environment for his family. This desire led Brian to train with the Klinghardt Academy and eventually become a certified Geobiologist. …

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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The Roscetti Four Case - 641 1:01:51

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October 18th, 1986. Chicago, Illinois. 23-year-old med student Lori Ann Roscetti was raped and murdered on her way home after a late night of studying. Months later, the police arrested four teenagers and charged them with murder. The defendants became known as “The Roscetti Four.” For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Se…

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Taking Up Hurling At 42 - Searching For Perfect Failure Or Having A Midlife Crisis? 47:36

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What if, at 42 years of age, having spent your entire life playing Gaelic football, you were to take up one of the fastest sports in the world, one that most experts say you need to take up before the age of 7 or 8 if you’re to master the basics, and then write a book about it? Welcome to the live show launch of Murph's second book, the brilliant O…

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Repost - Episode 164: Peter Mulders of Brutus 1:24:24

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Keith sits down with Peter Mulders to discuss growing up in Belgium, discovering punk rock, Peter's early bands, the formation of Brutus, the early days of the band, recording of their latest LP "Unison Life", balancing personal and work lives, what's next for Brutus and more. Intro - 0:00 - 6:02 Brutus Interview - 6:04 - 1:14:10 Outro - 1:14:24 - …

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Episode 1266: Lecrae 1:16:02

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Today we're joined by Christian hip-hop icon Lecrae. He just released his 10th album, Reconstruction, and we talk about legacy, impact and the future of Christian hip-hop. Plus, Derek tells us all about his new album that's releasing next week — and took 6 years to make. In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into the crazy 1st concert being hosted at the Vatic…

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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Episode 62: Understanding Medallion With Music Tech Innovator Matt Jones 46:48

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What if artists owned the platforms where they connect with fans? Matt Jones, CEO of Medallion, is bringing this radical vision to life with a revolutionary approach to artist-fan relationships. Most musicians face a fundamental problem: they build audiences on platforms they can't control, then struggle to reach those same fans when promoting tour…

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#163 - Dueling Banjo Podcasts! Live From Ashokan, feat. BB Bowness, Hilary Hawke, Scott Hopkins, and Maggie Shar 57:58

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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this special episode, podcast hosts Keith Billik (of The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast) and Hilary Hawke (of Banjo Chat) square off by interviewing an entire panel of banjo instructors... and each other! This episode was recorded at a fun live event during the 2024 Ashokan Banjo Weekend at the Ashokan Center in upstate…

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Dan Hollaway - Puffins, Peptides and Turbo Cancer 1:15:30

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Ep 3345: McIlroy's Magic 2025, Irish Open Roars, Trump At The Tennis - 08/09/25 38:56

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When McIlroy drained a monster eagle putt on the 18th green at the K Club to get into a playoff, the fans at The Irish Open let out a roar worthy of any major; yesterday's dramatic, emotional win in front of his home fans caps off what is arguably the best season of his career. We chat to Joe Callaghan about Rory's roller coaster season, what incre…

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Ep 3344: Ireland Are Still Alive, Ken In Armenia, Damien Delaney On Irish Defenders - 08/09/25 1:06:26

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Ireland 2-2 Hungary - a scoreline that looked highly unlikely after 20 minutes, then looked reasonably likely after 55 minutes, before being greeted with untrammelled delight after 94 minutes. We’re still alive and still fighting for our World Cup place after the first game of this shortened qualification campaign, which actually marks a bit of pro…

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Episode 297: Isa Holliday of Slow Crush 1:14:59

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Isa Holliday returns to the show and we discuss moving to Belgium in her youth, discovering the local music scene, her early bands, the early days of Slow Crush, the band's rehearsal space and how they perfect their live sound. We also discuss one of Slow Crush's earliest gigs at Roadburn Festival, the band's creative process, signing with Pure Noi…

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…

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The Tetris Murders - 640 55:13

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September 1998 – Palo Alto, CA. Tetris co-creator Vladimir Pokhilko was found dead with a stab wound on the right side of his neck. His wife, Elena Fedotova, and 12-year-old son, Peter Pokhilko, were brutally killed. The case was ruled a murder-suicide, but the local Russian community insisted it was a Mafia hit. More than twenty years later, inves…

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Episode 1265: Issue 117 Revealed 1:02:34

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Today, instead of a guest interview, we give you the first look at the new digital issue of RELEVANT! It features a stacked line-up, and we can't wait for you to hear about it. Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz, covering the bold faith of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star Gavin Casalegno, a new job that will pay you for scrolling social media all day, an…

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Repost - Episode 161: Cen of Soul Blind 1:18:18

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss growing up in the Hudson Valley, early musical influences and discovering the local scene. We also discuss the formation and history of Soul Blind, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around", what's next for Soul Blind…

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The Guehi Lesson, Irish Vibes Are Smilin', The Jim Gavin Question, Them Cowboys 36:47

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We had a record breaking transfer window with subplots a plenty, World Cup fever has gripped the nation in advance of our qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia, and our star striker is settling in nicely to life in bella Italia. On top of the football, the Ryder Cup is coming soon, the US open is on, and ireland are into a QF at the women's Rugby …

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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles 1:06:20

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Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sa…

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Episode 61: Beat Matching to Business Success - Amani Roberts on Music Entrepreneurship 29:15

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What does it truly mean to be entrepreneurial in today's music landscape? According to Amani Roberts—international keynote speaker, global performer, award-winning professor, and bestselling author—it's about more than just technical skills. During our fascinating conversation, Amani breaks down how music professions have evolved through technologi…

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Boy Slop w/ Nikko Ortiz 59:52

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Ep 3339: Ryder Or Die, Bradley Drops Bradley, Political Will Wilts - 01/09/25 29:02

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The European team was selected today, and even though Ryder Cup legend Shane Lowry missed out on automatic qualification, he was nevertheless Luke Donald’s obvious first pick. If you were to cut USA Captain Keegan Bradley, he would bleed US Ryder Cup Brookline uniform grey, white and wine; so his decision to omit in-form American golfer, Keegan Bra…

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Ep 3338: Lame Arsenal, The Anfield Juggernaut, Newcastle Sources, Lack Of Pep, Chelsea Lemonade - 01/09/25 1:20:44

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On your Monday football show, we talk about why Liverpool deserved to win at Anfield yesterday, and whether Ken is still billing Arsenal as the title favourites. With the Isak saga finally at an end, we survey the credits and debits. Miguel Delaney and Barney Ronay join us to talk about the weekend's football. With three points against Arsenal and …