Best Rob Alley Podcasts (2023)

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The Great Song Podcast

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I Tell It Like It Used to Be (w T Graham Brown) - Episode 1122 52:47

1d ago52:47

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It's back-to-back TG's with another absolute legend, T Graham Brown, who is an icon not only in country music, but maybe the most prolific jingle artist of all time! We'll talk to him about those earworm Taco Bell ads, get real about his addiction and recovery, and much more in a fantastic interview from a real pro. Plus our usual shenanigans! Than…

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I Loved 'Em Every One (w TG Sheppard) 48:45

8d ago48:45

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Country legend TG Sheppard joins us to talk about one of his many signature songs, his amazing #1 streak, changing his name to keep from getting fired, and getting a bus from Elvis. Plus sexy country time, and we guess what TG really stands for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

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From the Vault: "Right Place, Wrong Time" (Dr. John) 52:59

15d ago52:59

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A Patreon exclusive, now released to the world! Dr. John is one of the most instantly recognizable voices and most colorful characters in pop music history! (And you won't believe what he got arrested for, but that's another story.) Video version exclusively on Spotify! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongp…

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Rivalry Week: Unchained Melody (from Ghost) w Joey Abbott 1:07:04

22d ago1:07:04

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The Righteous Brothers classic "Unchained Melody" draws the ire of your humble hosts in this Us vs. the World Rivalry Week episode! Favorite guest Joey Abbott joins us to roast a classic, and we also learn about: - Why it's called "Unchained Melody" to begin with - Whoopi Goldberg's non-eyebrows - The UK absolutely CANNOT get enough of this song --…

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In The City (from The Warriors) - Joe Walsh/Eagles w Joe Vitale 1:25:03

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One of Joe Walsh's biggest songs landed on both the Eagles' Hotel California follow-up and the soundtrack to a true cult classic, The Warriors. This week we've got Joe Walsh's drummer and co-writer Joe Vitale to talk all about his time with Joe, with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and of course Eagles. And a bonus special guest drops in to make some time…

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As I Lay Me Down (w Sophie B. Hawkins) 1:03:32

1M ago1:03:32

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Movie Month continues with this legendary '90s AC track from the movie Now and Then, Sophie B. Hawkins' "As I Lay Me Down." We'll talk with Sophie about being a commanding leader who knows what she likes, fighting record companies who wanted to over-bake her songs, and of course our usual shenanigans as we cover the track as only we can. Plus: “I’m…

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Days of Thunder w Tyler Lyle of The Midnight 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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Tom Cruise's teeth, fast cars, tarot cards, Japanese cherry blossoms--this episode has it all. The Midnight's Tyler Lyle talks with us about appreciating art in the light of death, creating modern nostalgia, and more, and we dig into Days of Thunder, both the song and the movie. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Joyful Joyful Medley (Sister Act 2) w Mervyn Warren 1:42:25

2M ago1:42:25

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Mervyn Warren, multiple award-winning writer, arranger, and producer, founding member of accapella mega-group Take 6, joins us for our latest dive into Movie Month! His arrangement of the iconic closer to Sister Act 2 incorporates maybe the most well-known hymn in history, the breakout single from Naughty By Nature, and a classic track from Janet J…

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Greatest Hits: Cody Fry's "Thinking About You" 1:22:30

2M ago1:22:30

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Cody Fry's epic appearance on the show is back for a Greatest Hits refresh, complete with previously unreleased material. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

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Little River Band w/Wayne Nelson 56:01

2M ago56:01

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From "Night Owls" to "Reminiscing" to "Cool Change," there's 8,000 miles and 50 years of Little River Band hits to drool over, and we're talking about them this week with lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson! We'll chat about the difficulty of maintaining a vocal band, breaking into the US as an Australian band, travel woes and much more, plus: - T…

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Greatest Hits: Only Wanna Be With You 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

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The fateful first meeting of the Great Song Podcast and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish. It's love at first sight, and one of our most popular episodes to date. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode, with previously unreleased material! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

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Shine (w Will Turpin of Collective Soul) 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

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Some Atlanta boys took off with a happy, heavenly rock song in the height of the grunge era, and the rest is rock history! Collective Soul's indelible mark on rock music started with their quintessential hit, "Shine," and Collective Soul's Will Turpin is here to talk with Rob and JP about it. Enjoy! instagram.com/greatsongpod patreon.com/greatsongp…

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Greatest Hits: American Pie 1:20:47

3M ago1:20:47

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One of the biggest songs in American music history--you know we had to put our spin on the ins and outs of a classic like this. And who better to talk about it with than the man behind the song, Don McLean. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode from Season Six, and maybe go enjoy a barbecue with fireworks somewhere this week. --- Send in a voice message…

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Episode 250 w/ Kevin Young of Disciple 1:32:36

3M ago1:32:36

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It's a celebration episode, and we're diving deep into one of our personal favorite bands, the kings of CCM hard rock in our books, the legendary Disciple! We have a great conversation with frontman Kevin Young about being on the front end of modern rock in the Christian music space, keeping it real when it means turning down upward mobility, never…

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Synchronicity (w Stewart Copeland of The Police) 1:48:25

3M ago1:48:25

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Pre-save Stewart's new album "POLICE Deranged for Orchestra" here! What can we even say? This week is the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, and we've got one of the most iconic drummers from the iconic band, and did we mention STUFF IS ICONIC?? The Police's Stewart Copeland joins us to celebrate Synchronicity and g…

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Blurry (w Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd) 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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It's our first foray into a certain style of early 2000's rock scene, and we've got one of the shining gems of that era to dig into--Puddle of Mudd's "Blurry" with lead singer and writer Wes Scantlin! Plus: - Some real music theory nerdiness - Bach and Flack, and you can keep that Hall and Oates nonsense - Random WWE results and JP’s most random sp…

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Greatest Hits: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) 55:53

4M ago55:53

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We're reaching all the way back to our Season 4 finale for this Greatest Hits episode--it's big, it's long, and it's epic, just like any great Meat Loaf song. Relive the great stories behind the song, the man, and that oh-so-spicy guest vocal on "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That). Special thanks to our Patreon Producers! Andrea Konarze…

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Allman Brothers Band (w Jim Sonefeld) 1:18:48

4M ago1:18:48

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Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim "Soni" Sonefeld joins us in-studio for a deep dive into the Allman Brothers Band--their history, their hits, and their heartbreaks. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Warren, and company have created classic moment after classic moment, and we have a blast digging in. Plus: Are you LEAD drummer or RHYTHM drummer? Rob is a Level Nine…

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Constant Variables

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129: Taking the Waiting Around Out of Inpatient Rounds with Mike Pitt of Q-rounds 35:03

4M ago35:03

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How does a research project turn into a company with a story to sell? When “How does this not already exist?” is the overwhelming response to the idea. CEO Mike Pitt shares the obvious need behind the development of Q-rounds, the complications around testing a product intended for hospital use, and why he hasn’t accepted the entrepreneur label. SHO…

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Greatest Hits: Need You Now (w Dave Haywood of Lady A) 1:32:02

4M ago1:32:02

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Our next dive into the Greatest Hits of the show finds us in a Nashville mood, talking with Lady A's Dave Haywood about the band's signature hit, one of the biggest country music hits of the last 20 years, "Need You Now." Enjoy this Greatest Hits edition with previously unreleased audio! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (w Dave Barnes) 50:47

5M ago50:47

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Singer-songwriter-legend-best guy Dave Barnes returns to the show to break down a feel-good classic, ripe with utmost possibility, England Dan & John Ford Coley's signature hit, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." There's a warm wind blowing, and it's making us wistful. You'll laugh, you'll live, you'll love. Plus: Our traditional 10 minutes of h…

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Greatest Hits: The Joker (Steve Miller Band) 55:42

5M ago55:42

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From all the way back in Season Four comes one of our favorite personal episodes, our coverage of the underrated Steve Miller and his signature hit, "The Joker." Stick around 'til the end to hear one of our all-time most beloved bits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message…

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Family (David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha) w/ Track 45 56:46

5M ago56:46

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Fact 1: It's a mouthful to say "Family by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie." Fact 2: It's a perfect song for The Great Song Podcast, and a more than perfect song for the Fast and the Furious (which we're pushing for). Fact 3: It's written by a country group! Track 45 aka Ben, Jenna, and KK Johnson, and you're …

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Greatest Hits: No Easy Way Out (from Rocky IV) 1:31:27

5M ago1:31:27

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An absolute smash soundtrack from an all-time nostalgic '80s classic, Rocky IV, produced this enduring hit. Plus a really fantastic interview with the man himself, Robert Tepper. These are all ingredients for a solid gold episode, and that's exactly what this is. Tepper time! --- Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reac…

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He's Alive (Don Francisco/Dolly Parton) 1:19:44

6M ago1:19:44

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It's THE iconic Easter jam of the 20th Century, and we're gonna talk ALL over it. We're getting in the weeds with CCM legend Don Francisco about his signature hit, the royalties and fame it didn't bring, and the famed Dolly Parton cover thereof. It's a special Easter early release--enjoy "He's Alive!" Plus: - Eat your heart out, Hotel California! -…

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Greatest Hits: "Magic" (The Cars) w/Joey Abbott 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

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This Greatest Hits episode originally aired in October 2021. A fan-favorite guest, a fan-favorite band; what could be better? Oh, maybe the funniest bit ever to grace the show. Enjoy our re-release of "Magic" from Season 8's Magic Month. -- Longtime friend and guest co-host Joey Abbott joins the boys to continue Magic Month with one of the greatest…

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The Weekend (w Steve Wariner) 1:14:13

6M ago1:14:13

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What can you say about this song? It could have been a hit in multiple genres, but it found a loving home in the vocal folds of country icon Steve Wariner, who rode it atop the charts for much longer than a weekend. Musically untouchable with a great story, and several great stories from the artist himself--Steve joins us to talk about The Weekend,…

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Greatest Hits: Cosmo's Factory w Doug Clifford of Credence Clearwater Revival 1:46:36

6M ago1:46:36

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(Original air date Feb. 10, 2021 - Season Seven Opener) We kick off Season 7 with one of the biggest American rock bands in history, and one of their most iconic albums! Plus we chat with the album's titular inspiration, CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this episode: - The “Do Not Play on Radio” list CCR landed on - How CCR’s Woodstock perform…

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How Will I Know (Whitney Houston) w/ Boy Meets Girl 1:19:11

6M ago1:19:11

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Whitney Houston becomes our first official two-time covered artist, and it's only fitting that we enlist the help of our only two-time multi-artist guests! George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, aka Boy Meets Girl ("Waiting For a Star to Fall," writers of "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody") talk with us about their original intentions…

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Greatest Hits: "Escape" by Rupert Holmes 1:14:49

7M ago1:14:49

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This is a Greatest Hits episode, which means it's a re-airing of an episode that was significant for the show, one of our favorites, or one of yours! Original air date: Sep. 23, 2020, Episode 606 Our first Greatest Hits episode represents a turning point episode for the show--our interview with the absolutely brilliant Rupert Holmes! This episode s…

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Neal Morse - Episode 1104 1:11:14

7M ago1:11:14

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One of the most prolific prog progenitors in the world--the incomparable Neal Morse of the Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Flying Colors and so many more--joins the program this week to talk about the making of his sprawling epics, working with long-time collaborators like Mike Portnoy and Randy George, and how the heck does he remember how to play…

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Xanadu (w Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs) 58:40

7M ago58:40

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The premier hard-rock power trio The Winery Dogs have just released their highly-anticipated third record, and we've got frontman and guitarist Richie Kotzen (who you may remember as the incredible guitarist featured in our Patreon-exclusive Poison episode) to tell us about the process of writing, jamming, and making musical magic with bandmates Mi…

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Peaches (The Presidents of The United States of America) 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

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Name the most successful Seattle acts of the 1990's and there's one name that you may initially forget to include--but right up there among the Nirvanas and the Soundgardens sits a quirky power-pop trio whose 1995 debut took over MTV and the pop-rock landscape. As they gear up for a new high-quality re-release of that iconic debut album, Presidents…

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"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" w Darryl Jones of The Rolling Stones 1:23:41

8M ago1:23:41

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Season 11 kicks off with a bang and a big ol' tongue! Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones joins Rob and JP for some conversations about auditioning for the Stones some 30 years ago, playing for Sting, and flexing on Miles Davis. Plus: Apostrophes and parentheses galore! “Oops, we recorded this in the wrong key.” Pick up the phone! “At least we had …

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Introducing: Cinema Snack Bar 0:42

8M ago0:42

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From the studio that brought you The Great Song Podcast, it's Cinema Snack Bar! Rob and Zeke will be bringing you the movies you love and the foods that helped make them what they are. You'll learn fun facts and stories, recast each movie with the guys, and maybe learn a new recipe! Episodes launch March 7. Subscribe now! Spotify Apple Podcasts ---…

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128: Building Accessible Technology with Liz Tupper of CivicActions 58:57

8M ago58:57

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Technology is a crucial component to living in today’s society, and Liz Tupper joins the show to explain why technologists like herself hold a powerful responsibility to build technology accessible to everyone. She shares how even the most well-intended software often leaves people out, what challenges come with not thinking about accessibility fro…

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Wayne Kirkpatrick - Season 10 Finale 1:49:39

9M ago1:49:39

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This. Friggin. Guy. Wayne Kirkpatrick is one of THE hit songwriters of modern music history. You've heard his work sung by the likes of everyone from Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton to Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, with a little Chris Gaines and Little Big Town thrown in just for fun. From pop to CCM to country and even Broadway, the mega-hits just…

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127: Offshore vs Onshore: A Tale of Two Development Approaches with Mike Franz of inSuppli 47:43

9M ago47:43

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After working with three different overseas development teams to build out the software behind his company, Mike Franz took a different approach for the development of his company’s mobile app. Mike dives into why his experience makes him a proponent for non-technical individuals to work with local tech teams over offshore development agencies and …

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You Raise Me Up (Rivalry Week) - Episode 1019 40:46

9M ago40:46

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“It’s everything I hate about the Titanic song, but slower.” Yes yes yes, it's Rivalry Week once again--when we typically go head to head. But this season...there's a twist. Rob and JP are BOTH taking on a worldwide smash. "You Raise Me Up," which you may know from from funerals, weddings, and awful tributes of all kinds, is this season's target, a…

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126: Bringing Balance Back to Vertigo Sufferers with Kristy Carabello of Vertige.app 44:18

10M ago44:18

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The Vertige App is helping individuals with vertigo by using habit tracking to identify trends and recognize potential triggers. Kristy Carabello is founder of Vertige, and a vertigo sufferer herself, and she shares why she made the leap into building a mobile app and how she did so without a technical background. **Show Links** Full show notes | h…

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Silent Movie (w Andy Gullahorn) 59:11

10M ago59:11

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One of the finest songwriters on this here planet (and JP's #SpotifyWrapped top artist!) joins us this week to talk about writing, bowling, and note-taking in the digital age. It's a serious geek-out week for our boy JP, so enjoy the even higher level of enthusiasm as we chat with Andy Gullahorn! --- Join us on PATREON for early access, extended in…

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Too High to Die (w Derrick Bostrom of Meat Puppets) - Episode 1017 1:19:45

10M ago1:19:45

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This week we're dissecting one of Rob's favorite albums, the Meat Puppets 1994 album Too High to Die, the album that, along with Nirvana's Unplugged in New York, cast the band into the national spotlight. Meat Puppets drummer and band historian Derrick Bostrom joins us for a thorough, if curmudgeonly, conversation about the band's penchant for weir…

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"Time Has Come Today" (w Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers) - Episode 1016 1:14:36

10M ago1:14:36

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Lester Chambers is part of the legendary Chambers Brothers, whose blend of folk, rock and psychedelic soul broke minds and barriers from the 1960s on, and who are at the forefront of Questlove's award-winning 2021 documentary, Summer of Soul. This week we're covering The Chambers Brothers' absolutely iconic track "Time Has Come Today" in all its 11…

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125: Building Tools for Everyday Investors with Ramsey Shaffer of Babbl 46:49

10M ago46:49

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Babbl is navigating the noise of market news in order to help DIY investors stay on top of the market. Babbl Founder, Ramsey Shaffer, joins Michael Roth of The Jed Mahonis Group to explain how the technology uses sentiment tracking, why they focused on a web-only platform, and when a mobile app might come into play. SHOW LINKS Babbl’s website | htt…

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Jack and Diane (John Cougar Mellencamp) w Dave Barnes - Episode 1015 59:54

10M ago59:54

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An American classic song deserves and American classic guest, so we had to bring in the big guns--Uncle Dave Barnes returns to the third man chair to help us break down the John Cougar Mellencamp stalwart, "Jack and Diane." We'll break down the song into its best and funniest bits, and get into our usual shenanigans, which are even more shenanigany…

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Switchfoot (w Jon Foreman) - Episode 1014 1:29:00

11M ago1:29:00

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It's time to spend a little time with the breezy rock boys from San Diego! Yes indeed, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot is here to talk about the band's newest release, this is our Christmas album, his changing methodology over 25 years of recording and touring, and his beloved Padres. All that and more, including: Al Pacino’s cat! A bag of yams! “God doe…

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124: Finding Capital, Customers, and Talent with Frank Jaskulke of Medical Alley 37:03

11M ago37:03

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The passive aggressive nature commonly associated with Minnesotans isn’t prevalent when it comes to collaborating in the healthcare and technology sectors of the state. Frank Jaskulke joins Michael Roth of The Jed Mahonis Group to share how Medical Alley invests in the growth of not only its members but its employees (himself included), and why the…

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Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) w Jesse Harris - Episode 1013 1:31:18

11M ago1:31:18

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The inescapable hit from the album that was almost literally off the charts, Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," was written by today's guest, Jesse Harris! We'll talk all things Jesse with him, including his brand-new album, Silver Balloon. Plus the hard-hitting coverage of Norah Jones and the phenomenon that was her debut album Come Away With Me, and:…

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Wedding Songs and Love Stories (w Crystal Alley) 42:33

11M ago42:33

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Our most special guest of all time—Rob’s amazing wife Crystal—joins the show as we celebrate and dive into Rob and Crystal’s new EP, “Wedding Songs and Love Stories,” available today at your favorite streaming service, as well as on Bandcamp. Get the album at robandcrystal.com or https://robandcrystalalley.bandcamp.com. Album graphic design by the …

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123: Peace of Mind in the Palm of Your Hand with Joe Meyers of The Vitals App 54:13

11M ago54:13

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The Vitals App is bridging communication with a mobile app that aids first responders, caregivers, and self-advocates during an emergency. Vitals CMO Joe Meyers joins Michael Roth of The Jed Mahonis Group to explain how the technology works, how restraint can actually move you forward when building tech, and how he prioritizes feature feedback for …

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