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The CoverUp

Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff?
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You're in the right place for the real and unpolished truth about fraud, crime, scams and threats to your bottom line. Episodes include conversations with notorious criminals, victims and FBI agents that get to the bottom of it. From their jaw-dropping stories you'll discover how to spot fraud, crime, scams and detect lies so you protect yourself from personal and business losses. Your host Traci Brown is the Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert. She's spent the last 20 years reading people an ...
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TSN investigative reporter Rick Westhead joins First Up to chat about his great work on the Blackhawks sexual abuse coverup story, does the NHL's punishment of the Blackhawks fit the crime, how will this play out for the people still employed in the NHL like Cheveldayoff and Quenneville, why it was important to hear from players and more
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A song that is as unexpected as it is utterly satisfying, and a cover so far beyond insightful it’s hard to fathom. Lost Cause, originally by Beck, covered by Willie Nelson. Outro music is Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon, which is another one of those songs that just hits you, and which Willie Nelson included on the album we discuss here. Are…
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One of the songs that put Motown and the Motown sound on the map and a cover by a troubled but flawless band — with probably more surprise musical contributions than we’ve had in any three episodes. Stick around for the world’s greatest hype man. Outro music is 911 Is A Joke by Public Enemy, which we also discussed way back in episode 20— that one …
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A song with roots so hidden, yet so obviously appropriate they never should have been hidden, a big star does a cover no one bothers to forget, and an obvious path from a non-obvious choice. Mercury Blues, Originally by KC Douglas Trio, covered by Alan Jackson and by Meat Loaf. Outro music is Houd Dog, by Big Mama Thornton — so we get really great …
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Working for US Customs is so much more than just checking people’s bags at the airport. Mario Bogran worked the ports undercover to stop the drug trade. He laundered millions of dollars, acting like he was on the inside-- to make the case on his targets. Listen to find out the craziest thing he sent to Columbia, how a take down really goes, what ca…
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Debate Begins: JD Vance and Tim Walz take the stage for the Vice Presidential debate. Vance's Deceptions: Throughout the debate, JD Vance displays deceptive body language, particularly when discussing his past support for Donald Trump and his policies. Eye Blocking: Vance closes his eyes longer than a normal blink when confronted with questions abo…
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An impossibly bold debut song that was an obvious choice to the only genius in the room, and a cover that speaks to a brilliant, but often unsung collaboration. Wuthering Heights, originally by Kate Bush, covered by Pat Benatar. Outro music is Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Chipmunks), by Alvin and the Chipmunks, off the timeles…
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One of the biggest songs ever, by one of the biggest performers ever, from one of the biggest movies ever, and a cover from a band that only knows how to go big. My Heart Will Go On, originally by Celine Dion, covered by Dragonforce. Outro music is Tears in Heaven, by Eric Clapton.De către Amanda and Rich Friedeman
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An attitude song that has a reach which may exceed its grasp, and a cover by a noteworthy performer who gets the point, but can still miss the boat. That’s Not My Name, originally by The Ting Tings, covered by Dizzee Rascal. Outro music is This Is How It Feels, by Inspiral Carpets.De către Amanda and Rich Friedeman
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A song that perfectly conveys the themes of a film without sounding plastic or artificial, like you might expect. And a cover that plays so strongly to type no other band in history could have pulled it off. I’m Just Ken, originally by Ken played by Ryan Gosling, covered by GWAR. Outro music is Rarrr by Heavysaurus.…
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When his fund started to fail, Mark Varacchi did something very unusual instead of rationalizing his behaviors. Listen to find out what it is. He’ll also reveal the top 3 things people want to know when they come to him for his services as an incarceration consultant. This is as true as true crime gets. Help us keep the show going and buy us a coff…
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An enduring song that stands out because of the contribution of an unlikely collaborator, and a cover so steeped in genius it’d be hard to imagine the possibility if you didn’t hear it with your own ears. Don’t Come Around Here No More, originally by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, covered by Rhiannon Giddens, featuring Silk Road Ensemble and Benm…
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We discuss EXACTLY what goes into cleaning up some of the most gruesome crime scenes and it’s not what you think. Cheryl Chiasson details why you should replace bleach in your house, , who pays for cleanup and other kinds of scenes she cleans up. She’ll also reveal mental health tips for dealing with trauma and how to hire a cleanup team if you eve…
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A perfect representation of the band that started the revolution, but is mostly remembered by there reflection in the revolutionaries who followed, and the master of taking a whole lot of nothing and turning it into something amazing. Radioactivity, originally by Kraftwerk, covered by Fatboy Slim. Outro music is Linus and Lucy by the Vince Gauraldi…
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A song that does manage to really hit the mood even without a ukulele, that missing ukulele, and an artist who does it the hard way but just right. Another Love, originally by Tom Odell, covered by Blanks, and by Josiah and the Bonnevilles. Outro music is Heart on Fire, also by Blanks, and apparently from that thing we discuss in the show.…
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25 Year Police Vet Traci Ruiz reveals details of the most gruesome case she’s worked on and the specific steps she and her team used on scene to get to the bottom of the case. She’ll also give the telltale signs of drug use, how she survived an attack from a suspect twice her size, how to spot a liar, and exactly what to do if you’re attacked. Your…
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A comeback song that does its job perfectly in spite of an incredible disguise, one of the greatest teams in modern music, and an utterly savvy outside perspective. I’m Still Standing, originally by Elton John, covered by Gold Fang. Outro music is I Guess That’s why They Call It The Blues, also by Elton John.…
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A sleeper of a song that doesn’t seem to follow the rules for what a song needs to be, but is an indispensable anchor for a brilliant album, and a cover with a stunning pedigree. Tea for the Tillerman, originally by Cat Stevens, covered by Darren Coggan. Outro music is Poems, Prayers, and Promises by John Denver.…
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A rich literary tradition plus an incredible groove builds a great foundation, and goes in unexpected directions from there — including sea shanties? Proud Mary, originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival, covered by Ike and Tina Turner, and by The Longest Johns. Outro music is Santiana, also by The Longest Johns.…
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A 90s country mega-hit that doubles down on charming silliness, has no illusions about what it’s trying to be, and does it perfectly, and a cover that probably shouldn’t work, but the right band pulls it off wonderfully. Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident), originally by John Michael Montgomery, covered by Backwoods. Outro music is My Walking…
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The most iconic song from the prince of heavy dance music, covered by a band that lives to make it weird — and a huge musical surprise. Head Like A Hole, originally by Nine Inch Nails, covered by Devo. Outro music is I Love Rock And Roll by Tiny Tim. If you want to know what’s up with that, you’ll have to go back and listen to episode 65.…
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Welcome to the first week of Beyonce-May! We look at a song that’s simple and pretty, with deeper roots that aren’t exactly hidden, but also aren’t exactly front and center, and a cover that knows its history and knows where it’s going. Blackbird, originally by The Beatles, covered by Beyoncé (named Blackbiird in Beyoncé’s cover). Outro music is Da…
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Author Ross Bernstein reveals the secrets sports stars DON’T want you to know about how they’re cheating in sports. From Mirrors and buzzers to bugging locker rooms and even the ways teams leave a trail of fake info to sabotage other teams cheating efforts. And even how the Mob and online gambling may affect the outcome of your favorite team’s seas…
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There are so many sides to this song, from the brilliant writing, to the cultural obsession with the secrets behind it, and a huge cast of eligible narcissists ready to play their part. You’re So Vain, originally by Carly Simon, covered by Liza Minnelli, Faster Pussycat, and John Barrowman. Yes, we needed this many versions of it to get to the bott…
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We talk arms smuggling, surveillance training and the most intense situations he’s ever been in as Army Counter Intelligence Officer Derik Clark reveals secrets usually reserved for spies. You’ll be able to use these tools TODAY to find the truth around you hiding in plain sight. Help us keep the show going and buy us a cup of coffee! Your donation…
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One of the biggest duets ever recorded by a pair of artists that were a remarkable team-up, and a cover that’s entirely unexpected, but really did its homework to find the spirit of the song. Outro music is Grease by Frankie Valli, which was written by the Bee Gees, which totally fits if you know what’s up.…
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Texas Attorney Ken Good has argued in front of the Texas Supreme Court and now focuses his work on the bail bond industry doing his best to make sure the industry regulations actually protect the public. We talk Dog the Bounty Hunter, The Magna Carta, Unlicensed Funeral Homes and what happened when he actually found out his client lied to him in th…
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A controversial song which is still beyond brilliant and with durable and positive musical impact, and a cover that does a complete musical relocation of the song without losing the magic. Graceland, originally by Paul Simon, covered by Willie Nelson. Outro music is In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel, but it’s the bit at the end where we get to hear the…
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