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Episode 598 - Peter Lubin

We've got another fascinating episode with a decorated A&R man. This week it's Peter Lubin! Peter's career includes stops at Mercury, Columbia,  Polygram, RCA and Elektra

Promo Mode - Dave Robinson director of Take It of Leave It

Stiff Records founder and label chief Dave Robinson returns this week to discuss the Madness "documentary" he directed back in 1981 called Take It Or Leave It that has re

Episode 597 - Bruce Cockburn

Songwriter Bruce Cockburn remains one of Canada's finest musical exports. His unique vision and approach to songs has been there since his debut album in 1970. Always mor

RIP Donnie

In memory of former guest, Donnie Iris, who passed away, October 26

Episode 596 - Danny Klein of the J. Geils Band and Gary Trainer and Roy Stein of New Math/Jet Black Berries

We have a twofer this week for the deepest of music lovers. First up is Danny Klein, bassist for the incredible J. Geils Band. Legend is they were one of the greatest liv

Book Club - Austin McCoy author of Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made

Out of the gate, De La Soul changed the rules of hip-hop with their revolutionary debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising. The D.A.I.S.Y. Age was just starting to blossom whe

Episode 595 - Colin Moulding of XTC

Colin Moulding's contributions to the great XTC were crucial to making that band what they were. Andy Partridge's leadership, personality and songwriting was the main dri

Episode 594 - David Gamson of Scritti Politti

Musician David Gamson was just a guy who really liked r&b. His love for the genre compelled him to write songs, produce artists, and make music that pushed the boundaries

Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe/Kevin Martin of Candlebox

When you're given the chance to talk with Joey Tempest for a few minutes you take it! Europe just released another strong album last week called Come This Madness and are

Book Club - Pat Gilbert author of Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash

The Clash were labeled "the only band that mattered," but why? Yes, Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper represented an anti-authoritarian stance, but what was at the core of their

Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe and Michael Boddicker

Our guest this week is noted session keyboardist Michael Boddicker, but before we get to him, Joey Tempest of Europe joins us for a few minutes to talk about their new al

Bonus - Mick Wall Returns

The inimitable Mick Wall returns to shoot the shit with us this week. Topics include: Motley, GnR, Jimi, Kalodner, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Billy Squier, never-ending f

Episode 592 - Gary Numan

This week it's the legendary Gary Numan! Spenwood Books is at it again with the recent publication of Gary Numan - A People's History. The hook for the book is that it te

Episode 591 - Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding

Whether he goes by his long running stage name, John Wesley Harding, or his often used real one, Wesley Stace has built an unexpected career over 40+ years. He starts out

Episode 590 - Dennis Drew and Steven Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs

This week we welcome Dennis Drew and Steven Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs. It hasn't been easy for this excellent band. They got off to a slow start, but broke through on t

Book Club - Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill authors of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story

For our latest Book Club we're welcoming authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill of the fantastic new book, Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story. Admittedly, I've always respec

Episode 589 - Lou Gramm of Foreigner/Solo

Lou Gramm has been one of rock's greatest voices for 54 years. Foreigner's finally in the Hall of Fame and he's celebrating an amazing legacy with a deserved farewell tou

Episode 588 - John Kalodner

John Kalodner, famous for his long beard, white suit and magic ears, is one of the most famous and influential non-musicians in music history. He's the famous A&R man tha

Episode 587 - Barry Eastmond

You may not know the name Barry Eastmond, but chances are good if you were paying attention to r&b hits in the 80s that you know a bunch of his songs. He started out as a

Episode 586 - Gary Daly of China Crisis

Gary Daly of China Crisis joins us this week to discuss the band's wild history. They began as an artier synthpop band - not quite as hooky as Human League, but not as ad