Best Steven Shinder Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 340: Spirited Away (2001) 1:02:55

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I don't know why it's so crazy to me that this movie came out the same year as Shrek but it is so crazy to me. ANYWAY, it's the end of the month, and we've made it to Spirited Away. Do we get it?? Do we like it?? We'll see! And we barely play a game in the Matt universe but I say it counts! You can contact the show at [email protected] and fin…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Drama 35:18

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Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Yes' Drama album and reads the rest of the fan comments on Drama that were not read on the show last week! And happy birthday to Geoff Downes!

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Ep 339: The Desert, or Arid Grasslands 1:03:13

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Sorry for the long run of late uploads y'all! Thanks for your patience though, because this one is another great episode and a string of really great episodes. We talked about Mike's old stomping grounds, the woods, last week, and this week it's time to visit Josiah's homeland: the desert. You can contact the show at [email protected] and find…

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Ep 199 - Looking Back at Play for Chris 11 with Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) 1:09:22

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Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) joins us once again as we look back at Play for Chris 11 and showcase excerpts from it (including our own)! If you haven't seen the video with all the submissions, check it out here: https://youtu.be/LN0YL1ezlIk?si=Jsb54F8DgYuxIGjM And find him at miguelbass.com

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Ep 198 - Talking About ProgStock with Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi 54:16

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Ann Rinaldi and Tom Palmieri join us to talk about ProgStock, the annual prog rock festival featuring various artists! ProgStock is the American Northeast's only international progressive rock festival, and it'll take place October 9-12, 2025 in Rutherford, New Jersey. It will feature such artists as Annie Haslam, Rachel Flowers, Derek Shulman, Pat…

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Ep 197 - 45 Years of Drama 59:33

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Dan and Steven celebrate 45 years of Drama by talking about the album's music, the lineup, its place in Yes history, and what fans have to say about it! And if you haven't watched it, check out this footage from a Philadelphia show on the Drama Tour that has surfaced recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbcQTITKOc&pp=ygUbeWVzIGRyYW1hIHRvdXIga…

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Ep 338: The Woods 1:13:55

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It's week two of Place Month and we're talking about the woods! Mike has some good stories about the woods! We also go on so many tangents that it's hard to keep track, so enjoy! And we of course play the Noun Game. Enjoy! You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platforms are k…

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Ep 337: The Arcade 1:01:25

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Welcome to Place Month! Each week we'll be covering an individual, unique place. Or like, a category of place. It's confusing. Places are confusing! They are for sure nouns though, so that's good to know. You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platforms are kind of evil now, y…

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Ep 196 - 11 Prog Rock Bands and Their 5 Most Collected Albums on Discogs 52:48

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On this episode, we react to the stats collected for this recent Loudwire article titled The Most Collected Albums By 11 Big Prog Rock Bands (on Discogs): https://loudwire.com/most-collected-prog-rock-albums-discogs/ Do any of the results surprise you? Join the discussion!

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Ep 195 - John Perez of Close to the Yes Talks About Progapalooza 1:00:56

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John Perez, drummer of Close to the Yes, a Texas-based Yes tribute band, joins us on Yesshift again! This time, he's here to talk about an upcoming event called Progapalooza, which includes a few other tribute bands as well: Clockwork Angels (a tribute to Rush), Schizoid Men (a tribute to King Crimson), The Zeppelin Project! Check out the event her…

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Yesshift News Desk Edition - August 4, 2025 - Steve Howe Solo Album Reissues & More 27:44

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On this Yesshift News Desk Edition, Steven talks about Steve Howe's Portraits of Bob Dylan and Natural Timbre getting reissues (And happy birthday to Dylan Howe who plays drums on them!), King Crimson reissuing In the Wake of Poseidon and Lizard, an Asia charity gig, a bit about Play for Chris 11, and more!…

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Ep 336: Princess Mononoke (1997) 1:01:52

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It's the end of InJulyna Junes. So it's time for the next Miyazaki movie of course! That makes sense, right?? Right??? You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platforms are kind of evil now, you should probably just email us. That's the best way to get a hold of us! You can als…

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Ep 335: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning with Michael DeLaney and Ethan Krupp 1:37:51

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We've gathered a veritable podkova of podcast guests this week to discuss the "final" entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Past and no doubt future guest of the show Michael DeLaney joins us, along with manager of the Tatooine Moons, Ethan Krupp, both M:I enthusiasts who have helped us on M:I episodes in the past! Notably missing is Mike's w…

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Ep 194 - 55 Years' Time and a Word About It 49:39

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We celebrate 55 years of the second Yes album Time and a Word! What do you think of this album? Any favorite tracks? What's its legacy? Tune in to the discussion!

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Ep 193 - Craig Maher Interview: exo-X-xeno Album Luminous Voyage 51:11

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Craig Maher, guitarist of exo-X-xeno, joins Steven on Yesshift to talk about the new album Luminous Voyage, which also features Patrick Moraz, Jay Schellen, and Billy Sherwood! Get the album here: https://www.exo-x-xeno.com/store

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Ep 334: Snacks 1:12:03

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We needed a break from watching a movie every freaking week! What are we, normal regular people?? So it's time for a snack break babyyy. Enjoy! You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platforms are kind of evil now, you should probably just email us. That's the best way to get …

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Ep 192 - Gordon Giltrap Interview: Starfield 1:00:58

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Guitarist Gordon Giltrap joins us for an interview about his EP Starfield, which you can get here: https://www.giltrap.co.uk/cds/f/CDs/6230/ Yes fans may also know Giltrap collaborated with Rick Wakeman on their 2010 album From Brush & Stone, as well as with Oliver Wakeman on 2013's Ravens & Lullabies, even performing together on what was later rel…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Self-Titled Debut Album 20:06

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Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Yes' self-titled debut album he acquired recently!

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Stick Men at The Baked Potato 26:16

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Steven recaps his experience seeing Stick Men perform at The Baked Potato July 14, 2025. With Tony Levin having to sit out some shows for medical reasons, Janek Gwizdala filled in for him, playing alongside Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter. Steven also acquired the latest Stick Men CD Brutal, as well as a CD titled KOMARA II, which features Mastelo…

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Ep 333: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) with Steven Shinder 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

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Sorry this episode went up so late HSWIIties! We're continuing Julyna Junes this week with the final(??) entry in the Indiana Jones franchise, Dial of Destiny. We also have good friend of the show Steven Shinder on to help us dial in to what makes Indiana Jones Indiana Jones. You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWa…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Travis Larson and ProgJect at Alvas Showroom 40:02

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Steven reviews the show he saw at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, which included guitarist Travis Larson as the opening act, followed by the ProgJect, consisting of Alessandro Del Vecchio (vocals), Mike Keneally (guitar, vocals), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards), Pete Griffin bass, guitar, keys, vocals), and Jonathan Mover (drums, vocals) performing '70s (and …

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Ep 191 - Yesshift 4-Year Anniversary Show 1:05:05

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We celebrate four years of Yesshift! You'll hear them zoom through multiple topics: reminiscing about the podcast, giving a nod to the late percussionist Luis Jardim (who worked with Trevor Horn), our copies of Prog Magazine 160 (the one honoring Chris Squire), Yes' 2000 Masterworks Tour, the CD and DVD contents of Yes - The Early Broadcasts, Rick …

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Ep 332: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 57:10

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You didn't think we'd let y'all get away with not finishing the Indiana Jones franchise?? Of course not! Indiana Junes is bleeding over into InJulyna Junes! We're gonna finish covering this franchise whether you like it or not! And this month has some other fun topics coming too, so get ready! You can contact the show at [email protected] and …

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News Desk Edition 6/27/25 - Ten Years Since Chris Squire's Passing, Alan White's Ramshackled Remastered 22:02

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It has been ten years now since the passing of Yes bassist Chris Squire. Steven talks a little bit about a new article in which artists, bandmates, and collaborators share their favorite songs featuring Chris: https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/chris-squire-remembered-30-best-songs Also, as a reminder, you can submit tributes to Play for Chr…

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Ep 331: Porco Rosso (1992) with Nate Hall 1:17:08

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Listen, we knooooow it's Indiana Junes but we made a COMMITMENT to Miyazaki, so here's our coverage of his next film, Porco Rosso! And we are very excited to have Miyazaki superfan Nate Hall on the show to discuss it with us! Mike also puts us through our paces with some IMDB/Star Wars/Porco Rosso voice cast trivia! Enjoy! You can contact the show …

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News Desk Edition - Patrick Moraz Returns to ProgStock, New Asia Album for 2026, & More 38:28

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Steven does another Yesshift News Desk Edition. It's Patrick Moraz's birthday, and there was a recent announcement that he'll be returning to ProgStock later this year! And over on the Original Asia page, it was announced that Asia are now on Frontiers Music again and plan to release an album in 2026. All this and more!…

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Ep 330: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) with Angela Rak 1:24:52

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To finish off the original trilogy of Indiana Junes, Angela Rak joins us! She's a friend of the show and a real life friend that we see ONLY once a year, no more, no less. Last Crusade is pretty Star Wars though, huh?? And Angela and Mike get to play a globe trotting, world spanning RPG of Josiah's devious devising. Enjoy! You can contact the show …

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Ep 190 - Steve Hackett Interview: The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall 26:05

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Steve Hackett joins us for another interview to give us an update on what's new with him! You can pre-order the live album The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheLambStandsUpLive-Album And check out his tour dates here: https://hackettsongs.com/tour.html…

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Words for Johnny Bruhns 9:49

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Last night, news came out that Johnny Bruhns, who had been fighting cancer, passed away. He was a guitarist who worked with multiple Yes members and was in Yes tribute band Total Mass Retain for a bit not too long ago. And of course, he was a husband and a father. An album titled Welcome to the Kingdom, which he worked on and remastered over the ye…

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Yesshift News Desk Edition 6/14/25 - Alan's Birthday, Flags Day, Regal Inn Lakewood 46:51

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Steven does kind of another Yesshift News Desk Edition. First, an acknowledgement of Alan White's birthday, which then leads to tributes to Brian Wilson, who departed earlier this week. It is also the 40th anniversary of Bruford-Moraz album Flags. (And on Flag Day!) There's also a lyric video for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks' "Once Upon a Dream" f…

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Ep 329: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) 1:02:58

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It's week two of Indiana Junes and we're barreling right along with the first sequel (technically a prequel, but who's counting), the infamous Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Short Round is the best, this movie is weird, and we play the United States of Cinema Round Two! Enjoy! You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @H…

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News Desk Edition 6/10/25 - Yes' Fragile Tour 2025, Thoughts on exo-X-xeno Album Luminous Voyage, & More 1:04:19

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Steven talks about the announcement of Yes' Fragile 2025 Tour, shares his thoughts on exo-X-xeno's album Luminous Voyage which releases June 19th at exo-X-xeno.com and more!

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Ep 328: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 59:22

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Welcome, dear listeners, to Indiana JUNES! We somehow have been doing this podcast for over 6 years and haven't touched a single Indiana Jones movie, even though George Lucas is his dad! So we decided to devote an ENTIRE month to the Indiana Jones franchise! We talk about this movie that started it all, our respective Indy journeys, and play a game…

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Ep 189 - Interviewing Andy Graziano: Guitarist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 1:12:34

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Andy Graziano, guitarist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, joins us for a Yesshift interview! After having Matt Beck sub for him on recent tour dates, Andy is back in the guitarist slot for the next leg of the tour! You can see the June-July dates and venues here: https://richiecastellano.com/jonyesepic/…

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Ep 188 - Interviewing The Moody Blues' John Lodge 31:54

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John Lodge of The Moody Blues joins us for an interview! Tune in to another great conversation about music! He has tour dates coming up on the US East Coast July-August, which you can check out at https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates He also recently released n EP titled Love Conquers All, which you can get here: https://slinky.to/LoveConquer…

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Ep 327: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) 1:13:12

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MAY-dy Gaga month is coming to a close, but we are closing it out by turning it into MAY-izaki month! Kiki's Delivery Service is up next on the docket, and boy oh boy, does it deliver. We kinda play an RPG in this one? We mostly talk about Pokemon for some reason. Have fun! You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWars…

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Ep 187 - Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) Talks About Play for Chris 11 52:27

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Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) joins us once again to talk about Play for Chris 11. Can you believe it's been ten years since this annual tradition began? Do you have tributes to Chris you want to submit? Check out the guidelines at miguelbass.com

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Ep 326: MAYhem (Mayhem by Lady Gaga) 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

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We're rounding out MAY-dy Gaga with the most recent studio album from the Mother Monster herself, MAYhem (Mayhem). It's been great exploring her discography this month! We hope y'all enjoy when we do little mini-series type things like this, because it's a lot of fun for us! And of course, we play Smish or Piss. Enjoy! You can contact the show at a…

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News Desk Edition 5/19/25 - May Birthdays, Cruise to the Edge Lineup Updates & More 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Steven hosts another Yesshift News Desk Edition, giving May birthday shout-outs, sharing the Cruise to the Edge 2026 lineup updates, talking about publication news (including a new issue of Prog Magazine focused on Chris Squire), and more!

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Ep 325: ChroMAYtica (Chromatica by Lady Gaga) 1:18:00

4M ago1:18:00

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The month of MAY-dy Gaga continues! This week, we're covering a more recent album, Chromatica aka ChroMAYtica. This one kinda got short shrift thanks to the bad timing of its release (summer 2020, woof). How does it hold up?? Pretty good! We play Smish or Piss and go on a lot of tangents for a bonus length episode this week, you're welcome! Enjoy! …

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Ep 324: Born This MAY (Born This Way by Lady Gaga) 1:07:45

4M ago1:07:45

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Uh oh! Mike had another idea for a themed month based on a pun! In honor of Lady Gaga's recent album drop, Mayhem, we decided to christen this month MAY-dy Gaga! Which means we'll be covering a different Lady Gaga album (that we can cram the word "May" into) every week! Since we already did her first album (and second? Does Fame Monster count separ…

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Ep 186 - Billy Sherwood Interview: 2025 Solo Tour 50:17

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Billy Sherwood, bassist of Yes, joins us to talk about his solo tour happening this month! Check out the tour dates at billysherwoodmusic.com Billy gives us a good idea of what to expect from the setlist, given the breadth of his career, and gives us the rundown of each of the musicians accompanying him on this tour (Scott Connor on drums, Scott Wa…

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Ep 323: My Neighbor Totoro (1988) 59:50

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We're covering the next installment in Hiyao Miyazki's filmography, My Neighbor Totoro! Sorry for the late upload y'all, technically this was supposed to be the last episode in April, but here we are posting it on May 1st. This is a beautiful movie and a beautiful episode, and we play an installment of Alex-Blank-der Blank-ilton. You can contact th…

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Ep 185 - Interviewing Chris Clark: Keyboardist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 1:01:54

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We interview Chris Clark, one of the keyboardists for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks! (You might also know him from Brand X!) We talk about how he got into playing music, his Yes discovery origin story, playing with Brand X, a past Cruise to the Edge, working with Virgil Donati, and working on True!

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Steven's Venue/Vinyl Adventures - Conflict at Serenity Pools, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller & Ruby Haunt 35:32

4M ago35:32

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Steven recaps a concert he saw at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles April 26, 2025 featuring Conflict at Serenity Pools, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller, and Ruby Haunt! He'll also review two vinyl records he acquired there: Gateways by Adam Miller, and Blinking in the Wind by Ruby Haunt.

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Ep 184 - Review of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change 42:24

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Dan and Steven review their copies of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change! Dan got the CD/DVD set, and Steven got the Blu-ray!

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Ep 322: Mondays toilet flushing sound 1:05:42

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Ironically, we recently moved our upload day to Wednesdays just in time for an episode about Mondays. Well, it's kind of about Mondays. It's a lot about Garfield. And also just saying a string of insane words together. You'll see. You can contact the show at [email protected] and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platfor…

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Ep 183 - Hamadryad Tracks Featuring Benoît David 30:12

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For Benoît David's birthday, Dan and Steven touch on a couple Hamadryad tracks on which Benoît David's vocals are credited: "Omnipresent Umbra" from the 2005 album Safe in Conformity, and "In My Country" from their 2010 album Intrusion. And we'll of course touch on his role in Yes!

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Ep 321: Across the Universe (2007) 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Our recent Abbey Road episode inspired us to revisit this 2007 gem that everyone who was in high school back then absolutely LOVED and probably remembers with fondness. We do an exhaustive review of every single song in this movie, and there's a lot, so buckle up and get ready to discover if this movie holds up AT ALL. You can contact the show at a…

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News Desk Edition 4/16/25 - Billy Sherwood Solo Tour, Update on New Yes Album & More 41:24

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Steven does another Yesshift News Desk Edition! Topics include Billy Sherwood's solo tour, an update on the new Yes album, Cruise to the Edge (a little bit about this past one and what's now expected for the next), and more!