In Review - Cracked Rear View by Hootie & The Blowfish (with commentary from Mark Bryan)
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Season 2, Episode 8: In Discussion - In Review - Cracked Rear View by Hootie & The Blowfish (with commentary from Mark Bryan) We're drowning in nostalgia this week as we travel back to 1994 to review the iconic debut record from Hootie & The Blowfish, Cracked Rear View. We are joined by the band's legendary lead guitarist, Mark Bryan, who gives us insight into the making of the record in light of its 30th anniversary this year. What was it like for Mark to receive a Grammy Award from Tupac Shakur and a recently re-formed KISS? How did the band get on the Friends soundtrack?...
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In Discussion - Talking MTV with Mark Goodman
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Season 2, Episode 7: In Discussion - Talking MTV with Mark Goodman I WANT MY OBU-FM! Wait, that's not it... In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Mark Goodman, one of the original MTV VJs, who stops by to discuss the heyday of the 1980s cultural revolution that he was at the forefront of. Hear stories about Live Aid, John Lennon's assassination, and an unfortunate evening with Daryl Hall & John Oates, plus many more in this exclusive interview. Check out Mark's Podcast: https://sounduppod.com/ Check out Block Street Records:...
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In Review - OK Computer by Radiohead
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Season 2, Episode 6: In Review - OK Computer by Radiohead (Recorded on October 24, 2023) This week, join Sam and Luke for an in-depth discussion about Radiohead's seminal 1997 release, OK Computer. What is techno-angst? Is there a true definition for "Gucci little piggy"? What connection does Radiohead have with Harry Potter? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode. Check out Block Street Records: https://www.instagram.com/blockstreetrecords/?hl=en Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Synchronicity I - The Police, 1983 2.) Over...
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In Discussion - Talking Music with Dr. Ben Sells
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Season 2, Episode 5: In Discussion - Talking Music with Dr. Ben Sells (Recorded on November 16, 2023) We are joined this week by Dr. Ben Sells, President of our alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. Sells walks us through what music means to him, shares a few of his favorite songs, and discusses his love for the Bee Gees. Also, Dr. Sells, Sam, and Luke weigh in on whether or not November is too early to start listening to Christmas music. Check out Block Street Records: https://www.instagram.com/blockstreetrecords/?hl=en Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Best of...
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In Review - Sports by Huey Lewis & the News (with commentary from Bill Gibson)
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Season 2, Episode 4: In Review - Sports by Huey Lewis & the News (with commentary from Bill Gibson) We are joined this week by the Grammy-winning drummer for Huey Lewis & the News, Bill Gibson, who stops by to discuss their 1983 classic, Sports. In this exclusive interview, hear the stories behind the songs, videos, and tour for this legendary record in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. Donate to Meniere's Research Today: Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Heavy Rain - Daryl Hall & John Oates, 1990 2.) The Last Worthless Evening - Don Henley, 1989...
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In Review - Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin
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Season 2, Episode 3: In Review - Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin Join us this week as we travel back to 1973 to discuss the iconic Led Zeppelin album, Houses of the Holy. What is a crunge? Is Phil Collins truly to blame for the disastrous reunion at Live Aid? How do you pronounce D'yer Mak'er? Why was "Houses of the Holy" not on the Houses of the Holy record? Hear the answers to all of these questions and more in this week's episode. (Originally released on October 19, 2023) Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.) Run To You - Bryan Adams, 1984 2.) Top of...
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In Review - Fahrenheit by TOTO (with commentary from Steve Porcaro)
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Season 2, Episode 2: In Review - Fahrenheit by TOTO (with commentary from Steve Porcaro) In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with the 3-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and founding member of TOTO, Steve Porcaro. In this in-depth interview, Steve details his prolific career working with his former bandmates in TOTO, as well as Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Boz Scaggs, Gary Wright, among others. Steve walks us through working with Quincy Jones on the sessions for We Are the World, and of course, helps us review the album of the week: TOTO's Fahrenheit from...
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In Discussion - Talking Music with Sydni Whitfield & Mariah Halbert
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Season 2, Episode 1: In Discussion - Talking Music with Sydni Whitfield & Mariah Halbert Season 2 is finally here! In this episode, Sydni Whitfield and Mariah Halbert from The Sound of the Signal podcast stop by to talk all things music. Hear about overrated artists, desert island album picks, legendary concert experiences, and how listening to Bro Country needs to be a phase and nothing more. Be sure to check out Sydni and Mariah's podcast, The Sound of the Signal. (Originally released on September 11, 2023) Sam's 3 of the Week Picks... 1.)...
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In Review - Ram by Paul McCartney
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Season 1, Episode 5: In Review - Ram by Paul McCartney (Originally released on May 18, 2023 - This episode was shelved for audio quality reasons between June 2023 and January 2024. When we recorded the episode, we were unable to use our usual studio, so we opted for a makeshift recording rig at home instead. This caused the audio to be of a very low quality, so the episode was taken down until we could figure out how to make the much needed improvements. It isn't perfect, but it's 10x better than the original release. This is episode 5 of season 1. Enjoy!) Description: It's our...
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In Review - An Innocent Man by Billy Joel (with commentary from Mark Rivera)
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Season 1, Episode 4: In Review - An Innocent Man by Billy Joel (with commentary from Mark Rivera) In this episode, join us as we travel to 1983 to discuss the Billy Joel classic, An Innocent Man. Joining us is Joel's longtime saxophone player, Mark Rivera, who offers his first-hand knowledge of recording this week's album alongside the Piano Man. Rivera also discusses his work with various Beatles, Foreigner, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and more. Grab your Wayfarers, tune up your pianos, and ask your Dad to break out the old Christie Brinkley poster... this is an episode...
info_outlineSeason 2, Episode 7: In Discussion - Talking MTV with Mark Goodman
I WANT MY OBU-FM! Wait, that's not it...
In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Mark Goodman, one of the original MTV VJs, who stops by to discuss the heyday of the 1980s cultural revolution that he was at the forefront of. Hear stories about Live Aid, John Lennon's assassination, and an unfortunate evening with Daryl Hall & John Oates, plus many more in this exclusive interview.
Check out Mark's Podcast:
https://sounduppod.com/
Check out Block Street Records:
https://www.instagram.com/blockstreetrecords/?hl=en
Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...
1.) The Downtown Lights - The Blue Nile, 1988
2.) You've Been in Love (That Little Bit Too Long) - Phil Collins, 1989
3.) Hey Girl - Michael McDonald, 1993
Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...
1.) Kings - Steely Dan, 1972
2.) Living For The City - Stevie Wonder, 1973
3.) Ain't Scared - The Tragic Thrills, 2017
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