TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast
"Elvis is history," Carl Perkins once said, "and anytime anyone or anything becomes history, whether it be Pearl Harbor or Elvis, it will never go away. The world will never tire of his songs."
TCBCast is an unofficial fan podcast featuring co-hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman, along with regular guest co-hosts Ryan Droste and Bec Wyles, plus an array of Elvis fans and experts setting out to better understand that history, and those songs. Tackling topics from throughout Elvis's lifetime and beyond, TCBCast seeks to offer thoughtful, intelligent, heartfelt and honest discourse on Presley's career, his influences, the people who made his work possible, and the cultural phenomenon surrounding his iconography.
TCBCast is not associated with or endorsed by Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Authentic Brands Group or Sony.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 100 minutes
- Episodes
- 420
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
TCBCast 099: Never Been to Graceland
Before our big 100th episode bash, Justin & Gurdip sit down to record a new commentary for the 2017 short film "Never Been to Graceland." Then, Gurdip hoops and a-hollers his way to his Song of the W…
TCBCast 098: Elvis in the 2010s
As we move into a new decade, Justin & Gurdip look back at the 2010s and many of the music and movie releases Elvis fans got over the past 10 years. There are some excellent sidebar conversations as …
TCBCast 097: "Hidden Mysteries Gates of Graceland" Video Game Review
For the final show of the year, Ryan Droste joins Justin to review the Graceland-authorized video game "Hidden Mysteries: Gates of Graceland." Beyond checking to see if the game's any good, the guys …
TCBCast 096: Elvis' Christmas Album
To celebrate the holidays, Justin & Gurdip finally review the original iteration of Elvis' 1957 Christmas Album. Does this perennial favorite still hold up, or are the real holiday gems only on the f…
TCBCast 095: The Elvis Influence feat. Andrew Hickey
Justin & Gurdip invite Andrew Hickey from the podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (500songs.com) to dig into Andrew's multi-year project, and where Elvis falls within it. Andrew also reports…
TCBCast 094: The Million Dollar Quartet
To celebrate its anniversary, Gurdip & Justin explore the legendary jam session that famously became known as the "Million Dollar Quartet." Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash teamed…
TCBCast 093: The Guitar Sounds of James Burton
After a brief holiday break, the guys are back to review the "Elvis album without Elvis," James Burton's 1971 solo debut, "The Guitar Sounds of James Burton." Cut at an Elvis session with the TCB Ban…
TCBCast 092: Golden Songs of the Week, Volume 5
Gurdip & Justin are taking a one-week break, so catch up on the histories behind songs from Episodes 21, 22, 24 and 25! Featured Songs include Just A Little Bit, Bringing it Back, Pledging My Love, U…
TCBCast 091: Let It Roll feat. Nate Wilcox
This week, Justin & Gurdip are honored to have Nate Wilcox of the Let It Roll podcast on to talk all things Elvis & early rock history. The guys took inspiration from Nate's show in creating TCBCast,…
TCBCast 090: Elvis' Wokest Movie feat. Ryan Droste
Gurdip, Justin & Ryan wrap up a lengthy deep dive into Elvis' last feature length film, 1969's "Change of Habit." Justin & Ryan explain why the film resonates with them, from its humor and grounded n…
TCBCast 089: 934 Washington Street Clinic feat. Ryan Droste
For its 50th Anniversary, Gurdip, Ryan & Justin sit down to review Elvis' final dramatic role in "Change of Habit." Justin ranks it as his favorite Elvis film of all time, Ryan thinks highly of it, b…
TCBCast 088: Sandman's Coming
Justin & Gurdip go back to the novelty song well to discuss some horror-themed novelty songs (as well as some other novelty songs with Elvis ties!) Gurdip thanks a listener for a gift, then picks a R…
TCBCast 087: The Once and Future TCBCast
What you're listening to are the sounds of two men, burdened with the thankless task of analyzing a film paying homage to their hero so dreadful, so shocking in its nonsensical execution, they wonder…
TCBCast 086: American "Kings" - Michael & Elvis feat. Daniel Taylor
This week, Justin & Gurdip are visited by 20-year-old Elvis fan Daniel, and after a discussion about discovering & learning about Elvis as a young fan today, the guys get down to business with a leng…
TCBCast 085: Good Rockin' Tonight: The TV Series
This week, Justin & Gurdip review the first two episodes of the 1990 ABC TV Series "Elvis," starring Michael St. Gerard. Gurdip saw it when it first aired - has it held up? Justin, on the other hand,…
TCBCast 084: It's Only Love
Justin is taking vacation this week, so Gurdip brings in co-host Ryan Droste for a lightning round of trivia, news about an upcoming FTD "That's The Way It Is" book, and getting Ryan's opinion on Elv…
TCBCast 083: Covers Part 2
This week, Gurdip & Justin return to the world of Elvis covers, which eventually leads to an interesting theory about what elements people enjoy covers for. There's news about newly-discovered footag…
TCBCast 082: Clyde McPhatter
Jump in for a lengthy discussion on the deeply-felt influence of R&B icon Clyde McPhatter on Elvis's career and popular music. Whether solo, or as a member of the Dominoes or Drifters, Justin & Gurdi…
TCBCast 081: Tryin' To Get An Episode To You
This week, the guys present an abbreviated episode with news about Elvis' official photographer Ed Bonja passing away, and possibly new Elvis footage in Ken Burns' Country Music documentary. During S…
TCBCast 080: The Atomic Powered Singer - Vegas '56
This week, the guys sit down to talk about Elvis' April 1956 engagement at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, including an unusually excellent quality recording of the final performance. Then durin…