Best Mac Blast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 543-Paralandra-The Body Electric 1:12:15

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we dive into a band nine years in the making that somehow no one talks about—but they were brand-new to us. We’re covering Paralandra – The Body Electric. Does this album knock our socks off, or does it fade into oblivion? 👀 No spoilers… as always! 🔥 Tracks of the Week • Mooger Fooger’s pick: Evanescence – Going Un…

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Episode 542-Black Sabbath-Dehumanizer 2:03:13

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This week on America’s Podcast, we dive into a lost classic from the Black Sabbath catalog — Dehumanizer. Joining us are family members Travis Perrotta and Tim Wirasnik as we crank up the Dio-era heaviness and ask the big questions: How does this album sound to our ears? Is this a top-tier Dio-fronted Sabbath record… or does it fall flat on its dem…

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Episode 541-Van Halen-Diver Down 2:42:27

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This week on America’s Podcast, we bring in family members James West, Travis Perrotta, and Andy Rodriguez as we dive into one of the most divisive albums of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen: Diver Down. Is it brilliant? Is it baffling? Is it the world’s most expensive collection of cover songs? Does it divide the panel? No spoilers — you gotta …

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Episode-540-Clutch–Blast Tyrant 2:40:28

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! We’re diving into Clutch – Blast Tyrant with our rock ’n’ roll family: Metal Mike Tyler and Joseph Staub! 🤘 Will this album make the mob go wild or usher in the profits of doom? 💰😈 Either way, we’re breaking down the grooves, the grit, and the glorious madness that is Clutch! 🎶 Tracks of the Week: Jerry – “The Nig…

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Episode 539-Tim Durling Author Of-The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac. Plus Tango In the Night Review 2:35:40

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This week on America’s Podcast, we’re joined by author Tim Durling, who stops by to talk about his brand-new book The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac. We dig into how the project came together, some of the surprising stories behind the band, and why this book is a must-read for both longtime fans and total newcomers. …

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Episode 538-Iron Maiden-Powerslave 2:24:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! We’re flying high again — Egyptian style — as we review Iron Maiden’s Powerslave ⚔️🐍 with the family crew: Bob Bannister, Travis Perrotta, and Andy Rodriguez! Sadly, The Mooger couldn’t join us because he had something even scarier than Rime of the Ancient Mariner… an anniversary! 💍 Congrats to him and his wife — …

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Episode 537-Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown 1:43:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We’re diving headfirst into Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown with our brother from another mother, Travis Perrotta! Is this an album worth your time, or will it have you questioning your life choices? 🤯 (No spoilers… but we might need therapy after this one.) 🔥 Tracks of the Week: 🎧 Mooger’s Pick: Dishwa…

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Episode 536-Oingo Boingo-Boingo Alive 2:26:13

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🎃👻 This week on America’s Podcast – Halloween Edition we resurrect a band that’s INFAMOUS around here… the legendary (or undead?) Oingo Boingo! To one of us they’re gods, to the rest? Well… you’ll have to hear the review to find out. 🪦💀 Marc cracks open Boingo Alive (yes, recorded live… in a studio… because reasons) as our Live Album Series crawls …

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Episode 535-Testament-Practice What You Preach 2:24:54

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This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We’ve got family in the house! 💥 Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta join the madness as we dig into Testament – Practice What You Preach. 🤘 Question is: does this album actually practice what it preaches… or is it a nightmare coming back to haunt us? (No spoilers… unless you bribe us with tacos 🌮). Tracks of the Week…

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Episode 534-Alice Cooper-The Revenge of Alice Cooper 2:07:04

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🩸 This week on America’s Podcast the Alice Cooper Band is back… or is it? We crack open The Revenge of Alice Cooper to see if this reunion slithers like a black mamba 🐍 or fizzles out like Welcome to My Nightmare 2. To settle the madness, we’ve got Eric Lussier, Joseph Staub, and Tim Wirasnik riding shotgun through this horror show. 🔥 Tracks of the…

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John Boyega Blasts Star Wars (Episode 114) 29:43

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It's a special new Yaddle Chattle (A Star Wars Podcast) as Darth David discusses new comments made by John Boyega regarding the Sequel Trilogy! Is Boyega right or wrong? Has Star Wars gone down the wrong path? Also, Dave chats about Star Wars: Starfighter, Mando & Grogu, and more! Enjoy this special episode today! And may the Force be with you!…

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John Boyega Blasts Star Wars (Episode 114) 29:43

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It's a special new Yaddle Chattle (A Star Wars Podcast) as Darth David discusses new comments made by John Boyega regarding the Sequel Trilogy! Is Boyega right or wrong? Has Star Wars gone down the wrong path? Also, Dave chats about Star Wars: Starfighter, Mando & Grogu, and more! Enjoy this special episode today! And may the Force be with you!…

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Episode 533-Blue Öyster Cult-Mirrors 1:04:21

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we summon Joseph Staub, our resident Blue Öyster Cult wizard 🧙‍♂️ (yes, he doesown a cowbell). Together, we dive into the most controversial BÖC album ever: Mirrors. Will we love it? Will we smash it? No spoilers—you gotta listen. 🔥 Tracks of the Week: Jerry cranks up Collective Soul – “Run” 🏃‍♂️💨 Mooger throws dow…

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Episode 532-The 27 Club Artists We Lost 2:18:49

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We dive into one of the most haunting legacies in music history — The 27 Club. These are the artists we tragically lost at just 27 years old, leaving behind timeless music and art that continue to shape generations. Marc, Mooger, Jerry, and our family members Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta sit down to remember…

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Episode 531- Static-X Wisconsin Death Trip VS Slipknot (Self Titled) 1:54:13

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we go way out of bounds with a Nu Metal Album Battle Royale! 🤘🔥 Both contenders dropped in 1999: ⚔️ Static-X – Wisconsin Death Trip vs. Slipknot – Self-Titled. We’ve got longtime partner-in-chaos Joseph Staub back in the mix, and we’re bringing in new blood 💉 with Mike Fowler to keep things wild. As usual, one coh…

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Episode 530-Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger 2:28:28

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we welcome long-time family member—but first-time Free Form guest—Bill Roseberry! Bill picked the album we’re diving into: Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger. Does this grunge classic stand the test of time… or should it stay locked up in a Rusty Cage? We shall see. 👀 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – American Horse by The Cu…

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Episode 529-Led Zeppelin III 2:21:19

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we dive deep into Led Zeppelin III! Joining us are Family Member Eric Lussierand brand-new Family Member Bob Bannister. But here’s the question: is this album an acoustic masterpiece… or does it make you wanna go Out on the Tiles or hang from the Gallows Pole? (👀 No spoilers here!) 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – Stick…

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Episode 528-First 6 Metallica Vs Megadeth Album Battle 3:19:38

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🎙️ This Week on a Very Special Episode of America’s Podcast! We go full-throttle into one of the greatest rivalries in metal history: Metallica vs. Megadeth — Album Battles! Which band dominated their first six albums? Who crushed the riffs, brought the fire, and left the biggest legacy? We’re joined by a killer panel of guests: Jeff Allen from the…

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Ep. 52 - "48 Hours in Vegas: Backstreet Boys, The Sphere & Mom Travel Magic with Dorothy on TV" 49:16

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It's the grand finale of Season One of Tickets to Travel Podcast, and we end with Fan Travel Stories! For Episode 52, we head to Las Vegas with Greenwich, CT mom and former TV personality Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone—known to many as Dorothy on TV. Dorothy shares how a group of moms pulled off a 48-hour escape to catch the Backstreet Boys opening nigh…

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Episode 527-Celtic Frost-Cold Lake 2:29:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🌊🎸 This week we’re diving headfirst into infamy with a band that shocked metalheads everywhere: Celtic Frost and their much-maligned glam experiment, Cold Lake. Joining us for this bold review are our rock brothers Eric RMCP Jordonand Travis Perrotta. Is this album a misunderstood glam…

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Ep. 51 - "Beyond Burnout: Rewriting Success in Events, Travel, and Hospitality with Mike Messeroff" 49:03

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Episode 51 – Beyond Burnout: Rewriting Success in Events, Travel, and Hospitality with Mike Messeroff The events, travel, and hospitality industries are built on curating joy for others—but what happens when the professionals behind the experiences run out of joy themselves? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Messeroff, a former JetBlue leader …

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Episode 526-Lonnie Mack-Strike Like Lightning 1:45:52

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🇺🇸🎸 We’re crankin’ up the amps and diggin’ deep into the blues as we welcome our good friend Brian Davis from the Damn Good Movie Memories podcast! Not only does Brian know his way around a killer flick, but he’s also a certified blues connoisseur—so we figured, who better to help us r…

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Ep. 50 – "Why OTAs Missed the Concert: The Untapped $10B Ticketing Opportunity with Eric Taraby" 54:59

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Ep. 50 – Why OTAs Missed the Concert: The Untapped $10B Ticketing Opportunity with Eric Taraby For a decade, the travel and ticketing industries have circled each other without truly connecting. In this milestone 50th episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin sits down with ticketing technologist and consu…

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Episode 525-Danzig III: How the Gods Kill 1:40:31

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We’re cranking it to 11 and heading into the dark with Danzig III: How the Gods Kill—joined by our brother in metal, Travis Perrotta! 🖤 Does this album rip through your soul in the best way possible—or does it just leave you feeling like you wandered into a Dirty Black Summer with nothing but regrets and leathe…

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Ep. 49 – Fiji, Festivals & the Future of Travel with Steve Pirie-Nally 39:45

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Ep. 49 – Fiji, Festivals & the Future of Travel with Steve Pirie-Nally What does it take to turn a trip into a life-changing experience? Steve Pirie-Nally has the answer. From staging Diplo's unforgettable Antarctica performance to reimagining Gen Z spring breaks in Fiji, Steve has spent his career blending culture, entertainment, and purpose in wa…

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Episode 524- The Alan Parsons Project-Turn of A Friendly Card 1:49:43

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We hit shuffle on the past and dive into Alan Parsons Project’s Turn of a Friendly Card, joined by our resident prog rock philosopher and family member Joseph Staub! Is this album a masterpiece of musical storytelling… or just a fancy way to say, “Don’t gamble, kids”? 🎲💸 Is The Gold Bug solid gold—or just a shi…

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Ep. 48 - "Expedia OG's Talk Online Travel origins, Ticketing & Vegas Demand with Daniel Wathen" 50:03

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Ep. 48 – Expedia OGs Talk Online Travel Origins, Ticketing & Vegas Demand with Daniel Wathen What do Las Vegas call centers, hotel sort order manipulation, and Taylor Swift ticket chaos have in common? They're all part of the wild evolution of travel and ticketing—seen through the eyes of industry veteran Daniel Wathen. In this episode, Daniel join…

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Episode 523-Ozzy Osbourne -Blizzard Of Ozz 3:21:56

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We welcome back family members Eddy Cannistraci and Travis Perrotta for an episode that was scheduled before the untimely passing of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Fate had other plans, and 3 weeks later, it’s become a powerful tribute to one of rock’s most iconic figures. We're diving deep into …

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Ep. 47 – "Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz" 46:53

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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They're all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel…

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Episode 522-Dreamcar-Dreamcar 1:33:52

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🎙️This week on America’s Podcast... we answer a question literally no one was asking: what happens when the guy from AFI crashes Gwen Stefani’s garage band practice? You get Dreamcar—the most ‘80s band to be born three decadestoo late. Is it a glorious throwback or a glitter-covered time machine crash? Are they the future of retro or should they ha…

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Ep. 46 - "The Summer 2025 Download: What Every Experience Pro Needs to Know" 26:17

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From concert-fueled economies to cybersecurity chaos and legal bombshells shaking the venue world—this July was anything but quiet. In this episode, we break down the biggest current events impacting travel, ticketing, and live experiences right now. Whether you're planning Q3 campaigns, pitching new partnerships, or just trying to stay ahead of wh…

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Episode 521-Megadeth- Peace Sells...But Who's Buying 2:04:55

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🎙️ Buckle up, metal maniacs—we're hopping in the time machine straight back to 1986, where the riffs are fierce, the politics are angry, and Dave Mustaine still hasn't smiled once. We’re diving deep into Megadeth’s Peace Sells... but Who’s Buying? Is this album a thrashterpiece worthy of our hard-earned Reagan-era…

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Ep. 45 - "Save Money, Party Smarter: How Discotech Blends Nightlife, Travel & Tech with Ian Chen" 38:26

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In this episode of Tickets to Travel, Mario is joined by Ian Chen, CEO & co-founder of Discotech, the platform that lets users "save money, party smarter." Ian shares the story behind Discotech's rise from a frustrating Vegas club experience to becoming a powerhouse for nightlife, festivals, and travel experiences—now with over 1.9 million app down…

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Episode 520-Peter Gabriel-SO 1:35:23

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🎙️ We travel back to 1986 — perms were big, synths were bigger, and Peter Gabriel dropped his iconic album "So." We brought in guest Travis Perrotta to help us break it down: Is this album "So-So"… or does it hit like a lyrical Sledgehammer to the soul? You’ll have to listen to find out! (No spoilers — we're class…

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Ep. 44 - "Travel Media Reinvented: Inside Lost In Travel's Strategy with Jon Skogmo" 45:26

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Episode 44 – Travel Media Reinvented: Inside Lost In Travel's Strategy with Jon Skogmo What happens when the mind behind viral sensations like Pizza Rat and FailArmy turns his attention to travel media? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Skogmo, founder of Lost In Travel and former CEO of viral media powerhouse Jukin Media, to explore how he's s…

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Episode 519-Wednesday 13-Mid Death Crisis 2:27:19

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We’ve assembled a panel so powerful, even your speakers might need a helmet! This week, we welcome an All-Star castplus a brand-new debut that’ll rattle your brain in all the best ways! Featuring: 🎸 Eric Lussier – bringing the metal thunder 🎤 Aaron Camaro from the Decibel Geek Podcast – podcast royalty 💥 And mak…

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Ep. 43 - "Booked & Busy Abroad: SuaveSki's Blueprint for Going Global" 50:29

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Booked & Busy Abroad: SuaveSki's Blueprint for Going Global What happens when your biggest fans aren't in your backyard, but across the ocean? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we sit down with SuaveSki — a rising independent hip-hop artist and touring entrepreneur — who's turned his U.S.-based hustle into an…

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Episode 518-Filter-The Amalgamut 2:02:34

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🎙️ This Week on The BS! Sessions 🎙️ Episode Title: "The Amalgamut, a Mooger Flyby, and a Whole Lotta Rock!" This week on America’s favorite barely-controlled audio trainwreck, we dove headfirst into Filter's ‘The Amalgamut’—a criminally underrated album that dares to ask, "What if industrial rock had feelings... and a gym membership?" Our resident …

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee 47:59

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes Meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee How do revenue managers really think? What makes hotel rates spike during Taylor Swift concerts—or Bigfoot conventions? And why do memes about ADR hit harder than your star report? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we sit down wi…

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Episode 517- Cheap Trick The Top 25 Songs 3:57:33

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This Week on America’s Podcast! We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russell—armed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time! Joining this sonic séanc…

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Ep. 41 - Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose with Jessica Markowitz 41:18

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Episode Title: Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we sit down with Jessica Markowitz of Humanitix, the nonprofit ticketing platform that's proving business can be a force for good. From her personal journey into mission-driven ticketing to Humanitix's rise as a global disrupto…

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Episode 516- Metal Church-The Dark 2:43:39

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This Week on America’s Podcast: We slam you harder than a metal riff with the one and only Metal Mike Tyler! Together, we dive headfirst into Metal Church’s The Dark — is it a thrash classic that’ll make your head bang or a total meltdown waiting to happen? Spoiler: no spoilers here… we like to keep you guessing (and slightly confused). Tracks of t…

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Ep. 40 - Beyond The Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff 58:53

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Episode 40 – Beyond the Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff Guest: Faisal Shariff | Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant What do Spotify, FC Barcelona, Travis Scott, Qatar Airways, and spring break in Cancun have in common? They all demonstrate the power—and complexity—of strategic sponsorships when executed well. In this …

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Episode 515-Counting Crows'-August and Everything After 2:13:30

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This Week on America’s Podcast Strap in, folks—this week we're diving headfirst into a swirling pool of flannel, feelings, and post-grunge gloom as we break down Counting Crows' August and Everything After with guests Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. Is this album a poetic masterpiece or just the sound of someone staring out a rainy window with …

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Ep. 39 - Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep: Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham HotSpur FC 46:34

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Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep – Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham Hotspur FC What does it mean to be a true football superfan? For Dipak Patel, it means building entire vacations around matchday, joining supporter clubs for insider ticket access, and yes—getting not one, but two Tottenham Hotspur tattoos. In this episode of Fan …

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Episode 514-Coheed And Cambria-Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness 2:03:06

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This Week on America's Podcast: Coheed and Cambria Strap on your space helmets and tighten your prog-rock seatbelts, because this week on America’s Podcast, we descend into the melodically twisted, comic book-fueled universe of Coheed and Cambria—specifically, their tongue-twisting opus Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Throug…

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Ep. 38 - This Month in Online Travel & Entertainment (May 2025): Music Tourism Booms, A-Rod Builds, and Booking Bets on the NBA 10:23

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In this special News Flash episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin breaks down the biggest travel, ticketing, and live event stories making waves in May 2025. From the explosive growth of music tourism — projected to hit $268 billion by 2030 according to IQ Magazine — to Airbnb's new partnership with Liv…

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Episode 513-U2-The Joshua Tree 2:36:32

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This Week on America’s Podcast – we’re heading into the desert with the album that made U2 a household name: The Joshua Tree. Joining us for this sonic pilgrimage are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez to help decide—does this album “Bullet the Blue Sky” or make you want to “Exit” because you “Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For”? No spoile…

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis 44:17

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis Podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin sits down with Joseph DeMarinis, Founder and CEO of BookSeats.com, for a deep dive into the evolution of fan travel and th…

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Andor Series Finale! (Episode 113) 1:02:01

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It's a new, fired-up Yaddle Chattle (A Star Wars Podcast) as we're looking at the brilliant series finale of Andor! Join Darth David as he breaks down Episodes 10, 11, and 12 of Season 2 of this fantastic show! We talk about why Andor was so successful and the differences between this and recent Star Wars failures! Plus, we get downright nuts out o…