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Bob Bucko Jr is back to hype a frequently glossed over Joni Mitchell record. The discussion largely centers around this album but we also cherry pick some highlights from her long and influential car…

DJ and record collector Ben Johnson is our guest as we talk percussionist Coke Escovedo on this episode. We tackle everything from Coke's impressive resume to his extensive family connections in the …

Illustrator/punk rocker Ben Lyon joins us to discuss New Zealand rock band Split Enz. We play selections from their most popular album, detail its fun and exciting packaging, and look at both their h…

Co-host Sean's doppelganger Shane Hartman visits us again with an album from genre-blending sensation Eddy Grant. We look at the artist's long and varied career, which turns out to be even more diver…

Co-host Sean takes the reins this week to bring us a mid-career album from American jazz and pop singer Peggy Lee. This curious oddity was a surprise hit and  can still turn some heads today.  

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Chicago-based music journalist James Porter is our guest as we talk pub rock band Rockpile. While we play selections from their sole studio album, we also look at the impressive careers of band membe…

Luke Tandy, owner of Skeleton Dust Records, is our guest as we spin the debut album from new wave icons Missing Persons. We examine their origin story, their popularity in the early days of MTV, and …

Philadelphia-based DJ Allec Johnson aka Particle Ray joins the crew to reveal the wondrous sounds of jazz organist Charles Earland. This adventurous album truly takes the listener on a sonic Odyssey.…

Co-host Peter takes us into the little told tale of late Sixties rock and soul group Smith. We play selections from their debut long play and explore why their run was so short-lived.  

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Co-host Jeremy introduces us to the distinctive voice of singer-songwriter Dirk Hamilton. We listen to the more folky selections from his debut and learn why this standout major label album eluded mo…

Co-host Sean shines the spotlight on soul singer Mary McCreary, also known as Mary Russell. Many have heard her voice singing with more popular artists, but as this album proves, Mary can hold her ow…

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast with the debut album from sophisti-pop outfit ABC. We explore this dramatic record, its accompanying film, and scoff at the notion that it is not a concept album.  
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Taylor Rowley is home for the holidays as we spin a variety of Christmas tunes and reminisce about classic yuletide films: Home Alone, Black Christmas... Ben? Join us by the fire to hear more!  

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Co-host Jeremy takes us back to the 1950s with this choice selection from vastly underrated jazz singer Joe Williams. From his early work with Count Basie to his appearances on Sesame Street, there i…

DJ and musician David O. McCullough (aka Verbal Math) joins us as we listen to the sole album from ISKCON devotees Rasa. We detail what little information is available about this album and also look …

Radio DJ and Comedy Minus One label head Jon Solomon is our guest as we feature our first ever compilation on the podcast. We play selections from the Mekons, Gang of Four, the Flowers, and 2.3 as we…

Co-host Jeremy shows us his cure for the seasonal blues: cozy folk music. We look at the career of American folksinger Lui Collins as we listen to her second album, Baptism of Fire.  

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Co-host Sean leads the way through the story of Sicilian American jazz singer and actress Morgana King. We discover an artist who is uncompromising and resolute in the face of repression and tragedy.…

Guest Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with dollar bin heat from the group Change. We detail some of the key players on this third album from the post-disco collective, which finds them transition…

Scott Shaaf, co-owner of Pinwheel Records in Chicago, joins us to discuss the Korgis. We examine why this excellent UK new wave/synth-pop group didn't quite make the same impact in the States as many…