Author: RTS
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Episode 1623: Woodmoorstock Rocks the Suburbs
We talk with Brad Brown and Rob Runyan, organizers of the Woodmoorstock porch festival in Silver Spring MD. Fifty-five bands will be playing for free on June 10 (rain date: June 11). … AND Jim and Patrick will do some live podcast recording at the event. Come on out and say Hi!
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Episode 1622: Harry Smith at 100: Revisiting the Anthology of American Folk Music
Legendary artist and collector Harry Smith would have been 100 years old on May 29. We explore his most important musical statement, the Anthology of American Folk Music.
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Episode 1621: The Young Ones: Ep. 2 Oil
We continue our special Friday series on Rockin’ the Suburbs. Jim is joined by friends Will Pfeifer and Steven Routledge to discuss the beloved 1980s British sitcom “The Young Ones.” Put on your Doctor Martens boots, because today they break down episode 2 – “Oil.”
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Episode 1620: Rest in Power Tina Turner
The pioneering artist Tina Turner passed today at age 83. We recount her career, listen to key songs and hope she is resting in power.
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Episode 1619: Perfect Pop: INXS “Don’t Change”
We hear from an old friend (who’s in West Virginia now, not Hong Kong), who has been meaning to get in touch with a perfect pop pick. We are glad he did!
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Episode 1618: Disc 2: Metallica’s ’72 Seasons’
Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the show to break down Metallica’s new album, “72 Seasons.” This episode is part 2 of a two-part series.
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Episode 1617: Disc 1: Metallica’s ’72 Seasons’
Steven Routledge and Mike Kohli take over the show to break down Metallica’s new album, “72 Seasons.” This episode is part 1 of a two-part series.
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Episode 1616: The Young Ones: Ep. 1 Demolition
We kick off a special Friday series on Rockin’ the Suburbs. Jim is joined by friends Will Pfeifer and Steven Routledge to discuss the beloved 1980s British sitcom “The Young Ones.” Today, they talk about the show overall, then dive into debut episode “Demolition.” Plus, a lot of Cliff Richard. … Oh, Cliff!
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Episode 1615: First Record I Bought: Jim Lenahan
Jim reflects on the first album he bought with his own money. Spoiler: It was “The Grand Illusion” by Styx. … Hey, he was 10 years old!
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Episode 1614: More Songs About Trees and Trees
On a recent pod about Arbor Day (episode 1601), we left the door open for listeners to make their own show about trees. Vasant Ramamurthy just walked through that door. He picks seven tree-related tunes for your listening pleasure.