Ted and his sister Lindsay talk about Ted's adventures, news from Broadway and Hollywood, Muppet News, and also what it's like to be autistic. Copyright Harris Productions and 6630 Productions.
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Four friends trapped on a deserted island maintain their sanity by exploring classic rock and pop concept albums in the Western canon. Will they survive? Will they find out why all this audio equipment and extensive library of vinyl is here? Will they ever find The Moody Blues' lost chord?
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Want there to be more good audio drama? Lindsay and Sarah do. Each episode, they'll discuss an aspect of audio drama, examples from current audio drama podcasts, and writing exercises so writers can play along. Join Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel on a voyage of discovery on the seas of audio drama podcasts.
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall, and Celebrating Legends: A Day of Thrills and Reflection
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Ever wondered what it feels like to navigate the twists and turns of the Lazy River at Ocean Oasis? Join us on "Life in the Ted Lane" as we recount our exhilarating adventure to Morey's Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey! Our day was packed with thrills, from the giant Ferris wheel to the spoo…
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Spring In The Ted Lane: Witty Tunes, Wooden Giants, and Building Blocks of Imagination
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Spring has sprung, and with it, our latest episode bursts into bloom, weaving the often-overlooked comic genius of Tom Lehrer into a whimsical tapestry that celebrates the season's playful spirit. Lehrer's satirical melodies have long tickled the funny bone, and it's a mystery why his Ma…
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The gang contemplates the world of Norse mythology and Ragnarök as NOT part of the MCU but as a part of Ian Anderson’s heritage. Plus, Symone asks for equal billing. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept c…
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Is Michael Franti the natural, inevitable joining or merging of Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron? The gang discusses this modern-day musical troubadour as he mines social justice causes for our listening pleasure. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And spe…
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Zen Arcade is the second studio album by American punk rock band Hüsker Dü, released in July 1984 on SST Records. The gang discusses how Hüsker Dü gained notice in the American music scene of the early 1980s as a fast, aggressive, hardcore punk band. And remember, there is no Husker Try. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth…
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The English post-punk band re-imagined (not copied or covered) a slew of Hank Williams songs with their own modus operandi. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. …
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ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA - TIME
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“Have you ever contemplated if ELO was essentially Jeff Lynne’s backup band, or are they the sum of their parts? The gang put their heads together to knock around that very idea.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonder…
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Navigating the Holiday Bustle with Autism: Peddler's Village Magic, Support Crisis Insights, Plus: Shark Mysteries Revealed
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Imagine strolling through a twinkling Peddler's Village, or the thrill of Broadway's lights reigniting after dark times. Join us as we recount the charm of a Pennsylvania hidden gem, where the holiday spirit meets artisanal shop discoveries. On a different note, we delve into the challen…
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NINE INCH NAILS - THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
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The gang scrutinizes the 90s and whether or not NIN is a parody band (spoiler alert: they’re not). The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music…
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THE MOUNTAIN GOATS - TALLAHASSEE
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“Symone The Wonder Pup starts to assert herself more as the gang talks about the deconstruction of a couple’s relationship while the unhappy duo are going through a messy relationship and their inevitable demise.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And sp…
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ARCADE FIRE - THE SUBURBS
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“The gang returns to the island after a break to discuss the banality of man, as long as it’s a reasonable commute from a major city, and if Thomas Wolfe is a pretentious wanker or not.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the…
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Ignite Your Storytelling Spark for 2024: How to Plan a Season or Story Arc, Plus Coming Attractions and The ADWIT Audience Survey
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Send us a text Getting ready to light a fire under your audio drama writing habits in 2024? Here's a method for planning your next season or story arc that breaks your season down into episodes, and episodes into moments, so you can make a story that matters, one storytelling beat at a time. We'll explore Dan Harmon's storytelling method in detail,…
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Audio Drama Podfest, 11th Hour Audio Challenge, Small Cast Recommendations and a Sound Writing Exercise
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Send us a text Where have Sarah and Lindsay been? Get ready for a quick update from ADWIT. Sarah brings you a helpful and less unwieldy than usual podcast conference for Audio Drama creatives, on the 4th of November. Meanwhile, the 11th Hour Audio Challenge casts a long dark shadow over Lindsay. Get ready for stories to chill your bones on 30th Oct…
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TOM WAITS - NIGHTHAWKS AT THE DINER
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Have you ever wondered about the magic behind Tom Waits' 1975 album Night Hawks at the Diner and the unique culture of late-night diners? Settle in with a cup of coffee as we take you on a captivating journey through Waits' iconic album, inspired by Edward Hopper's painting, and the fascinating world of those who inhabit diners after dark. We'll di…
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RANDY NEWMAN / GOOD OLD BOYS
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Discover the untold stories behind legendary songwriter Randy Newman's incredible career and powerful songs. We take you on a journey through his early work with Metric Publishing Company, where renowned artists like Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney, and Harper's Bazaar recorded his songs in the 60s. And, of course, we can't forget to explore his fou…
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Imagine combining a book and an album in the 1970s to create a multimedia experiment. How would it turn out? This week, we reunited the gang to discuss Michael Nesmith's ambitious project that aimed to do just that! As the father of MTV and former member of the Monkees, Nesmith's groundbreaking idea sought to merge reading with music listening, but…
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Shove Off The Rocks of Writer's Block: Resources to Energize Your Audio Fiction Writing
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Send us a text Lindsay's stuck in a rut. Sarah rows out to rescue her. Come along for a relaxing day at the beach, where we'll guide you through some resources to reignite your passion for writing! In this episode, we explore how reconnecting with nature, observing people and the environments around us, and trying different creative outlets can spa…
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Philly Treasures, Hollywood Tensions, and Inspiring Muppet Magic: A Colorful Journey Through Art, Film, and Fair Pay
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Ever wanted to discover the hidden treasures of Philadelphia, learn about Hollywood labor tensions, and explore a heartwarming film project? We've got you covered! Join us as we share our thrilling experiences at the Magic Gardens, Museum of Illusions, and Philadelphia Zoo, where we met …
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Fixed! Academy of Natural Sciences, Muppet Mayhem, National Autism Awareness Month
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Ted visits The Academy Of Natural Sciences., and he talks about the closing of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and a new documentary about autism called SPELLERS, the new Muppets Show about the origins of The Electric Mayhem, and National Autism Awareness Month. Production Written, Conceived and Di…
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Thank you for helping us reach 1000 Downloads!
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Thank you for helping us reach 1000 downloads! To celebrate, we've got stickers with Ted's original podcast art, just like you see here. Do you want a sticker? Take our survey! Audience Survey for Life In The Ted Lane Your answers will help us shape the show in future episodes. (You can …
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Games Writers Play: Break Writers' Block with Cards and Other Games of Chance
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Send us a text Visit the back room at a game cafe, where Sarah and Lindsay dig out a secret stash of games designed to help writers revisit best practices and gain perspective on their work. In the secret jungle piano bar, we'll show you The Writer Emergency Pack by John August, experiment with The Story Engine, and dissect Menelaus. Get a grip on …
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Ted meets Matisse, Hollywood Strikes, Lloyd Morrisett remembered, sensory friendly theme parks
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. We visited The Philadelphia Museum of Art and we saw the Henri Matisse exhibit, navigating the museum is like being in Rocky, also writers strikes in Hollywood, we also remember Lloyd Morrisett, and we talk about sensory-friendly amusement parks. hosted by Ted Harris co hosted by Lindsay…
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2022 Year In Review, Best New Audio Drama and Fiction Podcasts, Plans and Schemes for 2023
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Send us a text Sarah gets Lindsay unstuck from the mud to celebrate many of the great audio drama podcast success stories of 2022 and make plans and schemes for 2023. It's been a minute, hasn't it? We missed you. Find out what some of the best new podcasts in 2022 are, and what strategies they put in place (or try to, anyway) for 2023. What is ADWI…
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The Yuletide Cherries, a Winter's Tale
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. The Yuletide Cherries is a special episode to celebrate the winter holiday season. Lady Cleges and her faithful bard, Niko, have nothing to sustain them this Winter's Solstice night except good intentions. When Lady Cleges meditates underneath a tree and looks into the starry sky, wondro…
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December: Holidays for All, Muppet Christmas Specials,
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Ted wants to talk about Christmas, but his big sister Lindsay made him research and share all of the December holidays and the reason for the season. Plus, the Muppet Christmas specials that are hard to find, and strategies to help people who have autism cope during this cold, busy time …
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Uncle Scary Ate October, November Still Has A Chance: Linvilla, Autism Masking and Jellybean
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Uncle Scary consumed the entire month of October, much to Lindsay's chagrin. Even Ted thinks Uncle Scary is getting to be a bit much. Ted tested out Alitu, visited Linvilla Orchards, and read a Scientific American article about autism masking from the future. We reminisce about one of ou…
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BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS SMILE
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It’s the 2000’s, and Brian Wilson is having a bit of a renaissance. With so much attention to Pet Sounds and the lives shows surrounding them, he decided to revisit the nadir of his career. In 1966 “Smile” was to be to The Beach Boys what “Sgt. Pepper “was to the Beatles, an artistic statement and triumph, but it never happened. Due to drug use, me…
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KASENETZ-KATZ SINGING ORCHESTRAL CIRCUS & THE TURTLES PRESENT THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
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We return to the late 60s to check out the bubblegum scene and those who participated and those who spoofed it. For a very special daylight savings time episode, we look at 2 albums. The first is the Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus and its parody The Turtles Present The Battle of The Bands. Both are from 1968. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Fri…
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Cape May, Mt Airy Art Garage, Larry West, Armani Williams, Missing Muppet Shows
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Catching up for September! Cape May architecture and dolphins, the Mt. Airy Arts Garage, MAAGFEST, and an interview with illustrator Larry West, plus honoring James Earl Jones, and the mystery of the missing Muppet Show episodes. Resources: The Marquis de Lafayette hotel: https://www.mar…
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Donald Fagen / The Nightfly
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We take another trip into the 1980s and discuss Donald Fagen's first solo album, "The Nightfly." We discuss this ode to the post-war baby boomer dream and the influences that inspired the music. You could always read Fagen's book "Eminent Hipsters." published by Viking Press, for more, and it is available at all your favorite booksellers. The Write…
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We go back to 1986 to look at this classic (and possibly best) album by XTC. Recording under duress with Todd Rundgren producing, the band records an album full of clever pop hooks, string and horn arrangements, and great lyrics. The group discussed and realized that the '80s weren't all Madonna and a Flock of Seagulls. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-F…
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We travel back to 1967, and The Who pays tribute to the then-defunct pirate radio stations who brought excitement and rock and roll to a pre-BBC Radio One audience. This is also the closest the band got to psychedelia in the musical sense, but it was the first step to "Tommy" and the success which eluded them for most of the ’60s The Writer: Lindsa…
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In this episode, we look at this artifact from late 50’s England. Producer Joe Meek creates his own world on the moon and possibly started the ambient music genre decades before anyone else. For further reading check out the book."Joe Meek's Bold Techniques" by Barry Cleveland from Eleven Eleven Publishing The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Class…
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Philadelphia Zoo, Muppets past and present, Temple Grandin
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. We discuss our latest trip to The Philadelphia Zoo, and have a flashback, Plus we discuss Sesame Street's new format, Fraggle Rock, The La Choy Dragon, Tales Of the Tinkerdee, and we talk about the Autism Museum, and Temple Grandin. Resources: The Philadelphia Zoo Xavier DeGroat Autism F…
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Mini Episode: Where have Ted and Lindsay been all this time?
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. We discuss where we have been all summer, what happened to our sound editor, Muppet news, and we try Alitu. Vince is fine! He will be back for the next episode. In the meantime, you can hear his pre-Covid voice in Marooned Tunes. Muppet News Resources: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Celebr…
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There has been some changes since you were gone. One person vanishes and another appears. Of course that doesn't change anything, so its back to listening and discussing more albums. This one is a collaboration between Edgar (Frankenstein) Winter and L. Ron Hubbard. It was the 80’s and cheesy sci-fi requires cheesy music. The bad news, it does exis…
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Episode Three: Disney and a new family member
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. In this very special episode, Ted and Lindsay went to Walt Disney World! Learn all about Disney in 1976 and Disney today, plus surviving Disney with autism, Jim Henson's epic magnum opus, and the surprise waiting for us when we came home. Transcript available on our Buzzsprout website If…
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Episode One: Fonthill Castle, Henson Documentary, Autism and Community
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Life In The Ted Lane is a podcast for people who are interested in adventures, Hollywood, Broadway, The Muppets, puppetry, and what it’s like to be autistic. Hosted by Ted Harris and Lindsay Harris Friel Music and sound engineering by Vincent Friel Produced by 6630 Productions https://66…
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Episode Two: Roxborough, Muppet LEGO Figures, Ukraine Help
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Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Life In The Ted Lane is a podcast for people who are interested in adventures, Hollywood, Broadway, The Muppets, puppetry, and what it’s like to be autistic. We talked about Taylor's Diner, field recording, Gorgas Park, Hilltown Tavern, Muppet LEGO mini-figures, Autistic people in the Uk…
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Our fearless trio (Ian is still unwell) tackle an album that was basically a divorce settlement set to music. Marvin Gaye's "Here My Dear" . This is also the last episode for the season but we will be back.De către 6630 Productions
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The Rascals are young no more and they want the world to know it. After the ambitious album “Once Upon A Dream” (soon to be a hit musical) the band releases the 2 lp set “Freedom Suite”. The gang (minus Ian again) brave both discs and come out the other side with more questions than answers.De către 6630 Productions
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Vanilla Fudge/The Beat Goes On
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The gang reviews an album that even the band in question rejects outright. Yes, an album that Carmine Appice has stated “Spinal Tap wouldn’t do”. The gang hears the evidence of when producers run rampant and live to tell the tale. All except Ian who was injured by listening to this albumDe către 6630 Productions
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The castaways take a look at Lou Reed’s concept album about a prostitution, drug addiction, depression and suicide. Basically your typical Lou Reed fare from the 70’s. But wait, there are strings and woodwinds, Jack Bruce, Stevie Windwood, Aynsley Dunbar, Tony Levin, and the Brecker Brothers. Hmmm. Who will walk away with a different attitude? Also…
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Pearls Before Swine / Balaklava
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Our heroes listen to an artifact from the 1960’s. The anti-war themed Balaklava, the second album from Pearls Before Swine. How will the four interpret the meaning and how long will it be before someone mentions Tom Rapp’s lisp? And will they learn to speak Eserpanto? And can they survive without Jenn? Four friends stranded on a deserted tropical i…
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The Pretty Things / S.F. Sorrow
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The gang have a wonderful time discussing this character study of psychedelia’s happiest man on earth. Take a ride on the Windenburg, meet Baron Saturday, watch a balloon burn, and soak yourself in one man’s self-pity. They also talk about drummers who mime. Not miming playing the drums but drummers who actually perform mime which really sets Ian o…
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Our fearless foursome tackle another album from the swinging sixties. Today’s subject is The Everly Brothers last studio album for Warner Brothers. It’s a trip of the American musical landscape as well as a look at the life of the Everly Brothers. Will everyone be in agreement this time? Also, Ian confuses feet and inches and complains about lack o…
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Jan and Dean / Save For A Rainy Day
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Jan has been in a coma and Dean needs some work, and he’s excited about this new song about a yellow balloon. The castaways are very split on this album, so come out of the rain and join us, won't you? The Journalist: Jennifer Carbin The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams Concept created by …
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Our castaways kick back and discuss a lesser known album by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Yes, Frank Sinatra decided to step outside his comfort zone and work with those kids, Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes: the result, Watertown. Fix yourself a cocktail and join us won't you? Enjoy the pie. The Journalist: Jennifer Carbin The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb Th…
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Reading The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette
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Four friends stranded on a deserted tropical island maintain their wits by examining The Four Seasons' little-known concept album, The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette. Come learn about the significance of the musical brainchild of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Jake Holmes and Bob Crewe, that inspired John Lennon and Jethro Tull, while languishing in re…
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Send us a text Did you know that Buzzsprout has a dynamic content feature? It's true. Lindsay is testing it out right now. Here's the clip she tagged on in the post-roll to one of the episodes. See if you can find it! Thank you for listening, thank you to Ella Watts, and thank you to my next-door neighbor. To hear the horror piece that Lindsay, Sar…
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