Gentle Giant's 'Playing the Fool' Reissue (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
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‘Playing the Fool’, Gentle Giant’s iconic 1977 live album, has undergone a major reissue. Now titled ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’, the album has been re-imagined, remixed and remastered. Steven Wheeler, a reigning master of vinyl discernment, lends an ear to this ‘must have’ for prog rock lovers everywhere. Share his insights!
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Kurt Cobain: "Quiet People Have the Loudest Minds" (SRT Crime)
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Kurt Cobain: "Quiet People Have the Loudest Minds" It's not an overstatement to say Kurt Cobain and Nirvana helped to change popular music. Widely influential as a songwriter and singer, Cobain was a troubled man, battling drug addiction and mental illness. His sudden death shocked the outside world. Conspiracy theories quickly emerged. In this episode, Dr. Clarke sets the record straight.
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Rockers With Two or More Classic Albums in a Row (Masters of Rock Talk)
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Masters of Rock Talk Rockers With Two or More Classic Albums in a Row For a rocker to have one classic song is rare; to have a classic album is impossibly rare. Then to have two or more classic albums in a row strains all belief systems. That is why this episode is so special. As an extra bonus, if you're looking to pick up some classic vinyl, listen in and get some supreme suggestions.
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The Lasting Influence of Three Immortal Music Icons (Kennedy's Corner)
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Kennedy's Corner The Lasting Influence of Three Immortal Music Icons This one is up close and personal for Ferris Kennedy. He names three huge 'influencers' in the music business - and explores their impact. Lots of amazing trivia. It's all heartfelt and passionate—just what you'd expect from Mr. K. in full stride
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Top 100 Albums of the 1970s: Part 2
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Top 100 Albums of the 1970s: Part 2 From Alice Cooper's' 'Billion Dollar Babies' to Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon', Kennedy and Clarke buzz through the decade's best LPs, offering insights, trivia, light condemnations, and spirited accolades. The second episode of a two-part trek, it's the perfect info to enhance your record collection. Listen in.
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Top 100 Albums of the 1970s: Part 1
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Top 100 Albums of the 1970s: Part 1 From the Stooges' 'Fun House' to Fleetwood Mac's 'Tusk', Kennedy and Clarke buzz through the decade's best LPs, offering insights, trivia, light condemnations, and spirited accolades. The perfect episode to enhance your record collection. Listen in.
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Why the 2026 Juno Awards Failed (Kennedy's Corner)
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Why the 2026 Juno Awards Failed Folks, this is Ferris Kennedy at his best. He loves Canadian music which is why he loathes the current state of the Juno Awards. Listen in as he presents an articulate, passionate, positive condemnation of Canada's annual national music awards. It doesn't get better!
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Aerosmith/YUNGBLUD - 'One More Time' EP (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
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Aerosmith/YUNGBLUD - 'One More Time' EP When Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD released One More Time, a 5-track, one-sided EP in November, 2025, many felt confused, lost and afraid. Not Steven Wheeler. At great personal risk, he reviewed the EP and managed to record his impressions - just for you! This one is special.
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Straight From The Heartland - John Mellencamp (Kennedy's Corner)
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From his roots in the heartland to his induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, John Mellencamp's journey is a testament to resilience. As an artist, Mellencamp serves as a voice for everyday Americans, Join Kennedy as he explores Mellencamp's life, highlighting early struggles that shaped his path to international success.
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Monkees: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Rhino High Fidelity) - (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
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Monkees: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Rhino High Fidelity) After years of being knocked as the 'pre-fab four', the Monkees are being rediscovered for the fantastic pop band that they were—and are. 'Wheels',our resident vinyl reviewer, discusses the outstanding Rhino reissue of (what is arguably) their greatest album, Listen in now. It's time well spent.
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