Best Prince Piano And Microphone Podcasts (2023)

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When Doves Podcast: Prince Album by Album/Song by Song

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Happy Thanksgiving with Dolly in the Purple Rain! 20:48

6d ago20:48

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Happy Thanksgiving y'all! And this holiday weekend, we give thanks to the Queen of our Hearts and the world at large, Dolly Parton, and her cover of Purple Rain. Join Ed & Jared for a holiday review! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Piano & A Microphone 1983! 1:15:06

10d ago1:15:06

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It's that time, folks! Join the fellas as they take a dive into the first posthumous release from Prince's legendary Vault, Piano & A Microphone 1983, along with discussion about the various uses for pianos, the Norse gods and the nutritional value of butterflies. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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HitnRun Phase II!!! 1:59:10

17d ago1:59:10

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Well, folks. After much hemming and hawing, we've done it. We got there. The final studio album of Prince's lifetime. Join Ed & Jared as they tackle this one, along with discussions of escalators, magic and gravy. Cause what else would we talk about? That's it. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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The Sphere! 33:25

24d ago33:25

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Ed interviews Jared about seeing U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas on his birthday! (And there's Prince related content in here, we promise!) Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Top 5 Dance Tracks! 42:50

1M ago42:50

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Get on the floor! Ed & Jared dive into Prince's dance catalogue to discuss Rolling Stone's ranking of the greatest dance songs of all time (With Prince getting two on the list: Erotic City & Controversy) Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Top 5 Guitar Tracks! 50:32

1M ago50:32

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Welcome back to When Phillies Podcast, as Jared & Ed discuss the Phils' latest playoff update, Rolling Stone's new 250 Greatest Guitarists list, where Prince sits on that list and their top 5 guitar tracks from the Purple One! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy. 39:05

1M ago39:05

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PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…

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HitnRun Phase One! 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

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Join Jared & Ed as they discuss the Phillies and post season baseball, traffic safety, and this, HitnRun Phase One, Prince's penultimate album. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Art Official Age! 1:50:35

2M ago1:50:35

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Join Jared & Ed as the discuss Phillies post-season baseball, the very nature of time itself and Prince's outstanding 2014 release, Art Official Age! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ... 35:13

2M ago35:13

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INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…

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Princess LIVE! 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Join Jared & Ed on the road as they review the 09/30 NYC performance of PRINCESS, the Maya Rudolph/Gretchen Lieberum-led Prince cover band! (SPOILER: it was awesome.) Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you…

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Plectrumelectrum! 2:00:46

2M ago2:00:46

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Look through your third eye and join Jared and Ed as the tackle Prince's only album with the three-piece band, 3rdEyeGirl and discuss the finer points of pretzel shapes, automotive safety and the Greek gods. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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2010! 1:20:48

2M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Yes folks! It's true, we are BACK with Season 4 of When Doves Podcast! We thank you for your patience as start this season, the last decade of Prince's life with this album from 2010, titled....2010! What do y'all make of this one?? Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Bonus: Prince New Releases! 37:31

4M ago37:31

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Join Jared and Ed as they do a quick hit and run review of the estate's recent Prince releases, "All A Share Together Now" and "7 (E-flat version)". Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Special Bonus: Nothing Compares 2 "Nothing Compares 2 U" 57:47

4M ago57:47

57:47

With the news of Sinead O'Connor's passing, Jared and Ed quickly huddled to touch on her life and artistry and take a deep dive on 4 recorded versions of one of Prince's most enduring and legendary songs. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ... 38:18

6M ago38:18

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INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ... 36:05

6M ago36:05

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INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …

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BONUS: The "While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame" Experience! 57:26

6M ago57:26

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Join Ed and Jared as they take a dive into who their favorite Beatle is. Oh! They also go deep on Prince's legendary performance at the 2004 Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction when in utterly crushed the solo on the all-star jam on George Harrison's classic, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Is it his greatest solo of all time?? DISCUSS! Buzzsprout …

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BONUS: Prince Style in the 2000s with PJ Brown! 50:03

7M ago50:03

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Join Ed as he reunites with pod fav PJ Brown to discuss the Prince's fashion throughout the 2000s. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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BONUS: Prince LIVE in the 2000s with the James Sisters 1:27:40

7M ago1:27:40

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Join Ed as he reconnects with the wonderful James sisters as they share their many experiences seeing Prince throughout the 2000s including the Hit and Run, One Night Alone, Musicology, Celebration, and Tamar Live tours along with his 3121 residency in Las Vegas. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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BONUS: Top 5 Albums/Songs from the Aughts! 46:51

7M ago46:51

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Join Ed & Jared as the discuss their picks for the favorites of this era and the mystery of why we like Top 5 lists! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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MPLSSound 1:54:10

8M ago1:54:10

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Here it is, friends! The final album review of Season 3! We head to the Upper Midwest and dive into the MPLSsound, Prince's 34th studio album! Give a listen and let us now what you think on this album! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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LotusFlow3R 1:54:29

8M ago1:54:29

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Light some incense, break out your yoga mat and get yourself into the LotusFlow3r with Jared and Ed, as they break down Prince's 33rd studio album, which just celebrated its 14th anniversary! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Indigo Nights 1:10:52

9M ago1:10:52

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What's your favorite color? This week it's indigo, as Jared and Ed dive into Prince's 2008 live album, Indigo Nights! They discuss the light spectrum, the lack of Michael Jackson live albums and the power of the bass. Give a listen! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Planet Earth 2:03:17

9M ago2:03:17

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Jared & Ed take a journey to the center of Planet Earth the album, with sidetracks to discuss looming acts of Congress, their favorite non-Prince guitarists and the return of Wendy and Lisa! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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BONUS: "The Me & Jesus & Prince & Capt. Picard" Experience with dancer/creator/Prince devotee Shavon Norris! 1:08:26

9M ago1:08:26

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Join Jared for a special interview with dance and movement artist Shavon Norris as she talks about her original one-woman "Me & Jesus & Prince & Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in a One-Bedroom Apartment in the Bronx." They talk about the origins of the show, Shavon's deep love of Prince, how his music impacted her artistry and, of course, her top 5! Support…

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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"It's amazing what you can do if you try..." - join us for part 2 of our interview with Dave Rusan, who made Prince's iconic white cloud guitar for the movie Purple Rain. 35:44

9M ago35:44

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Intro 1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually. 3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke? 5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar t…

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C-Note 53:10

9M ago53:10

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Who's ready to drop a C -Note? Join the fellas as they discuss Prince's 2004ish live album release, C Note, along with such topics as Ed's traveling experiences, the variances of paper-note folding and Ed's strange acolytes that join him during recording session. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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3121 Roundtable! 43:42

10M ago43:42

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Ed and Jared take a deeper dive into fan-favorite album 3121 with returning guests "Uncle" Sam, the mighty Bonnie and Dutch Stef! They give us the lowdown on why this album is worthy of being a top-tier Prince record! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Dave Rusan was a young guitar tech - who'd never made a guitar before...in 1983 Prince needed one for a new movie he was making. Join us for pt 1 as Dave auditions for Prince's band and feels exhilarated ... 37:12

10M ago37:12

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Intro 2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background 3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences 4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music 5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions 7mins - Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an in…

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3121 2:03:09

10M ago2:03:09

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All right, y'all! We are back into Season 3 with Prince's fan-favorite release from 2006, 3121! Join Ed and Jared in a deep dive into this fascinating record, along with discussions of what the future in year 3121 may look like, the value (or lack therof) of autotune and When Doves Podcast's brand new subscription service! Give a listen (and sign u…

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BONUS: Prince's Top 5 Vocal Performances (and Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time) 50:52

10M ago50:52

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Before diving back into Season 3, Jared and Ed debate Rolling Stone's latest list of the 200 greatest singers of all time, with Prince coming in at #16. Then, the fellas present their top 5 vocal performances from PRN over the years. Join them in this absurd and completely ridiculous debate (and offer up your OWN top 5!) Support the show…

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BONUS: Celebrate "Another Lonely Christmas" with Jared and Ed! 1:06:36

11M ago1:06:36

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"Twas the night before Christmas And all gathered for pods While they played with their games and their toys and their..." ...Rods? Mods? Sods? Todds? (None of that sounds right, let's drop it and move on.) Happy holidays to all! Join Ed and Jared for a special holiday deep dive into Prince's ONLY Christmas song, 1984's "Another Lonely Christmas" a…

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BONUS: "The Harvilla Experience " Interview with music journalist/host of the 60 Songs That Explain the 90s podcast, Rob Harvilla. 48:44

12M ago48:44

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Join Jared as he chats with Rob Harvilla, host of the great music podcast, 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, about his show, the complicated legacy of the Prince/Sinead O'Connor relationship, his take on Prince's Midwestern bonafides and the power of the 1980s' MTV. Give a listen and then go listen to Rob's show (he's got sponsors and everything.) Buz…

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The Slaughterhouse 1:23:58

12M ago1:23:58

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What says the holidays more than a trip to your local slaughterhouse, people? Nothing, that's what! Join Ed and Jared as they dive into this 2004 companion piece to The Chocolate Invasion in the last full album review before the holiday season fully descends upon us! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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The Chocolate Invasion 1:45:32

12M ago1:45:32

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Get your sweet tooth ready as Jared and Ed review Prince's 2004 release, "The Chocolate Invasion". Is this a stronger album than "Musicology"? One of our hosts thinks so. Take a listen and see which album you prefer. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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"Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist. 37:02

12M ago37:02

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1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London. 3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it). …

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Musicology 2:10:01

1y ago2:10:01

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Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! For this week's episode, Jared and Ed are thankful for YOU and for this 2004 "comeback" album, Musicology. What are some favorites from this album? Let us know what you think! (And leave a rating/review where you listen to your podcasts!) Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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N.E.W.S. 1:03:50

1y ago1:03:50

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That's right, y'all. It's time to test your sense of direction and your knowledge of acronyms: Prince's 27th studio album: N.E.W.S., his all-instrumental album from 2003. Only four tracks, each one 14 minutes in length and the lowest-selling album of his entire catalogue. Join Ed and Jared as they take a look at the N.E.W.S.! Support the show…

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BONUS: "The Johnny Showcase Experience" Interview with David Sweeny 1:02:24

1y ago1:02:24

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Join Jared & Ed in an interview conducted back in October (yes, there's more mention of the Phillies) with their good friend, musician and America's Got Talent alum, David Sweeny (aka Johnny Showcase). They discuss the huge influence Prince had on his music and career, his creation of the Johnny Showcase character and his band, The Mystic Ticket, u…

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story... 40:07

1y ago40:07

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Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s Intro 2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'? 5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital! 8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby 10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together... 11mins - th…

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BONUS: Prince: The Immersive Experience with Bonnie McCauley 51:28

1y ago51:28

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Take advantage of your extra hour (thanks daylight savings time!) and hang out with Ed as he welcomes back Prince SuperFan Bonnie McCauley who gives a first-person account of Prince: The Immersive Experience currently running in Chicago. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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Xpectation 1:24:05

1y ago1:24:05

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Join Ed & Jared as the discuss things like the Phillies in the World Series, Speed Racer, Jared's birthday, the mental health of some of their listeners and Prince's 2003 instrumental jazz album, Xpectation. What do you all make of this album? Let the fellas know! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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One Nite Alone...Live! 1:19:56

1y ago1:19:56

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Live, you say? You bet it is, baby! Join Jared and Ed as they discuss Phillies baseball, a neglected track from Rave In2... and Prince's first official live release and box set, One Nite Alone...Live! What do y'all make of this one? Hit us up with your thoughts! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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One Nite Alone 1:28:39

1y ago1:28:39

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As we hope you all know by know, as long as you're with Jared & Ed, you're never really alone. Especially not as you join them into Prince's 25th studio album, One Nite Alone. The fellas discuss Joni Mitchell, Orson Welles and skiing. Not necessarily in that order. Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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The Rainbow Children 2:22:10

1y ago2:22:10

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Welcome to Season 3 of When Doves Podcast as Jared and Ed invite you to taste the rainbow, with Prince's 2001 divisive release, The Rainbow Children! Join the fellas as they catch up, debate the merits of nom-de-plumes, introduce a new feature, Musicology, and dive deep into this fascinating record! Support the show…

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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

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Who was Prince really? In 1985 Neal Karlen interviewed the world's biggest - and most reclusive star. In the years that followed they developed an unlikely friendship. He tells us about the dilemmas of ... 53:02

1y ago53:02

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Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard. Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend? 1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary 4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic... 7min…

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BONUS: "The Season Two Experience" - Wrapping up the second season of When Doves Podcast! 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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Join Jared and Ed as they say farewell to summer with their thoughts on Prince in the 90s, what they learned during this fascinating season, why everyone prefers Ed to Jared and, of course, their top 5 tracks of the 90s! Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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"The Opera Experience"-3 Chains of Gold with Opera Aficionado Mike Bolton 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Join Ed on this season 2 bonus episode finale as he chats with Opera lecturer and radio personality Mike Bolton about his love of this classic genre and takes a deep dive with Prince's 1992 opera-inspired track "3 Chains O' Gold". Support the showBy Jared/Ed

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BONUS: "The Low Cut Connie Experience" - Interview with Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie! 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

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Jared is thrilled to talk to one of his favorite musicians, Adam Weiner, frontman, singer/songwriter, pianist and monster Prince fan. Jared talks with Adam about fandom, songwriting, performance, how Prince influenced his career and, of course, his Prince Top 5 (for today). This is a great conversation with one of the great musicians of today. Give…

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