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Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History

Text, Prose & RocknRoll - February 20, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes
Kris talks with author Ritchie Unterberger about the photobook, Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History. About the Author Ritchie Unterberger: Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books. The first of these, Unknown Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll (1998), prof...

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The Hall of Songs. The End.

Hall of Songs - February 12, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
We're here. The last Hall of Songs.  Join Tim and Chris as they discuss the experiment of determining the greatest songs of all-time. They dig up some statistics,  run through the entire list of the Hall of Songs, and discuss their favorite podcast memories. To those who listened, voted and ga...

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56th Election Results: Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Pink ... and the Last Hall of Songs Election?

Hall of Songs - January 22, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Well, this may very well be the end. After more than 50 elections, going through nearly 60 years of music, Hall of Songs has reached -- possibly -- its final election.  Songs by artists such as Pink, Adele, Robyn, Kanye West and more are up for Hall of Songs induction. What will make it? What w...

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2007-10 Veterans Commitee: The Final 4 Nominees + Christmas Songs!

Hall of Songs - December 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
As we come to the end of the main Hall of Songs timeline, we nominate the final four songs through the Veterans Committee. Spoiler: We've reached Peak Chris. Later, Tim and Chris talk about Christmas songs. Has Billboard gone too far in how it calculates the Hot 100? Can we get beyond the 15 or...

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2010! We Did It ... Now We're Dancing on Our Own

Hall of Songs - December 18, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Hall of Songs has chronicled the history of popular Western music since 1951, and after nearly three years, has arrived at 2010. It's a year of "indie" breakthroughs from artists such as Beach House and the Black Keys, and of mainstream smashes from those such as Katy Perry and Rihanna. Settle ...

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55th Election Results: Gaga, UGK, Adele, and the 0-Votes Club

Hall of Songs - December 16, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
As we head toward the end of Hall of Songs' voting timeline, we see if big names like Lady Gaga, Adele, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus and Drake have what it takes to put a song into the pantheon. Plus, we induct a new member into our 0-Votes Club (thanks, listeners). Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com So...

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2009! Behold the Indie Renaissance

Hall of Songs - December 04, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Welcome to 2009. We're nearing the end of the main Hall of Songs canon, but don't fret, because here we have 12 songs that we think are potential Greatest of All Time nominees.  It's a year when indie takes center stage thanks to artists like Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Japandroids, Dr...

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54th Election Results: Kings of Leon! And a Bunch of Other Artists

Hall of Songs - December 02, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Yes, that's right: KINGS OF LEON is up for Hall of Songs induction. Did one of the greatest bands ever make our pantheon of popular music? More than 120 songs are now part of the Hall, so listen now to find out the results of our latest election. Remember, voters: It's your fault. Website: http...

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2008! Massive Pop Talents Go For Hall of Songs Glory

Hall of Songs - November 13, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
It's 2008 in Hall of Songs land, and we have our picks for the top-12 songs from this year of indie rock, dance pop, rap, folk rock, and more. In fact, you're going to hear some very familiar folks in this episode, as 2008 marks a big year for several of the biggest names in 21st century pop mu...

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53rd Election Results! 28 Songs of the 2000s Jockey for Position

Hall of Songs - November 11, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
It's a huge ballot this time out, with 28 songs vying to be part of the pantheon of music, the Hall of Songs. Did we get any inductees? Did the total get past 120? Listen now as Tim and Chris go over a host of 2000s songs up for induction, including big hits by Beyonce, Flo-Rida, Justin Timberl...

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Steve Tapas LIVE "Off The Top Of His Head" at The Gothic House

What the Punk!? - November 10, 2023 15:45 - 35 minutes
Nothing to say here. Listen and Laugh. Enjoy the Steve Tapas vibes.

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Steve Tapas; Comedian and promulgator of all things addictive and introspective

What the Punk!? - November 10, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour
Songs appearing in this episode: Fleetwood Mac  "Hypnotized", "Black Magic Woman" and "TUSK" Da Smart "Walk wit me" Nas  "World's An Addiction"    



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Track 33: Dave Navarro

Text, Prose & RocknRoll - November 03, 2023 16:46 - 28 minutes
Kris sits down with rockstar Dave Navarro, he of Jane's Addition and Red Hot Chili Peppers, to discuss his other love- Art and the exploration of the human mind,    #davenavarro #smashingpumpkins #perryfarrell #redhotchilipeppers #s #pearljam #grunge #rock #alternativerock #alternative #janesa...


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Gibby Toombs; Singer-Songwriter, Snowboarder, and Kick-Ass Live Performer Part 1

What the Punk!? - October 26, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour
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2007! We're BACK! We Celebrate the iPhone, Love Songs, and Um-ba-rellas

Hall of Songs - October 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
After what seems like years between episodes in the Hall of Songs timeline, we've finally returned to a more normal schedule with 2007!  Behold a year of um-ba-rellas, love songs (which we're not gonna write to you), and paper planes. New and young stars take the stage, while only a few nominee...

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52nd Election Results! Is it Time For 120 Inductees?

Hall of Songs - October 21, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
We're back! Hall of Songs returns after another considerable break with our newest election results show. Several songs from the mid-2000s vied for the opportunity to reach our pantheon of songs, now at 119. Did we get to 120? Up for induction are songs like "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "Rehab" b...

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Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story - with Chuck D

Text, Prose & RocknRoll - October 19, 2023 01:06 - 26 minutes
Kris talks about the new podcast Can You Dig It? with narrator Chuck D of Public Enemy, along with both producers to discover the untold origins of Hip Hop.  The story is told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hi...

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2003-06 Veterans Committee: Shiny Teeth, Drunken Minneapolis Nights, and Other Songs

Hall of Songs - September 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Tim and Chris are back to discuss the music of the years 2003-06. It's a veterans committee episode, in which the pair select four songs from the era for Hall of Songs nomination.  And what songs are they? You'll just have to listen to find out! Plus, Tim and Chris will dive deeper into the mu...

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Season 3 Preview!

Text, Prose & RocknRoll - August 30, 2023 18:26 - 1 minute
In this season preview clip of TPR, Kris shares updates on what's to come in future Episodes of your favorite music-artist-interview podcast...  -- About the Podcast:  ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band ...

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2006! The A.T. Era Begins with a Year of Crazy Songs

Hall of Songs - August 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
What is the A.T. Era? You'll find out in this episode of Hall of Songs, chronicling 2006. Tim and Chris nominate some hugely popular songs (a bevy of No. 1 hits) plus a couple more notable tunes on the fringes of the charts. It's a great mix of massive names and intriguing newcomers joining the ...

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51st Election Results! Let's Talk About ... 'Waterloo'?

Hall of Songs - August 12, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Songs released between 1999 and 2005 are up for Hall of Songs consideration. We're talking about tunes by Usher, Mariah Carey, LCD Soundystem, and Gorillaz, among others.  So, what did the voters think? Did they put multiple songs in the hall like last time? Or did they elect a couple songs? Or...

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2005! Hall of Songs is Playing at Your House, Your House

Hall of Songs - July 17, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Let's dive into 2005! In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris uncover some gems in an otherise weird year of music. Sure you have some big hits (Mariah Carey, Gorillaz, Carrie Underwood), but you also have to look a little deeper for some true Hall of Songs-worthy candidates. Join the d...

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50th Election Results! It's a Big Induction Ceremony

Hall of Songs - July 14, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
We've actually done 50 results shows, which means 50 elections, which means we've accomplished something. Here, in this 50th results show, we discuss our most recent nominees. These are songs released between 1997 and 2004, including hits by Usher,  Kanye West, Britney Spears, Eminem, and Coldp...

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The Top-12 Songs of 2004! Yeah! OK!

Hall of Songs - June 19, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Who had the biggest 2004? Was it Lil Jon, the world's greatest hype man? Or was it Usher, the smoothest male R&B performer in decades? Maybe it was David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox. Or some dude from Westchester County, New York, who combined the Beatles and Jay-Z. In this episode of Hall of S...

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49th Election Results: It Seems 2003 Was a Good Year for Music

Hall of Songs - June 17, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Will any songs join the 109 already in the Hall of Songs, the pantheon of music that everyone in the world recognizes as the only true measuring stick of song greatness? Find out! This is our 49th election results show. Yes, we've had 49 elections so far. Join us (Tim and Chris) as we recap th...

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Jarrett Dapier; Drummer, Librarian, Children's Picture Book and Graphic Novel Author Part 3

What the Punk!? - June 05, 2023 13:53 - 1 hour
https://www.jarrettdapier.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jarrettdapier Bands and songs appearing in this episode: Def Leppard  "Armageddon It" Europe "Rock The Night" Skid Row "Youth Gone Wild" Poison  "Look What The Cat Dragged In" Poltergeist Soundtrack /  Jerry Goldsmith  "Carol Anne's Th...

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Jarrett Dapier; Drummer, Librarian, Children's Picture Book and Graphic Novel Author Part 1

What the Punk!? - June 05, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour
https://www.jarrettdapier.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jarrettdapier Bands and songs appearing in this episode: Shat  "A Tight Fraternity of Thirteen Young Men" & "Enrico Ciccone" Hum  "The Scientists" Smashing Pumpkins  "Doomsday Clock", "Geek U.S.A.", & "United States" Rage Against The Ma...