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We drink Ale Smith Speedway Stout, leading to an explanation as to what makes a stout “imperial” and make fun of Etchie for waking up with dried maple syrup on his chest. you know, the usual.
hello please in episode 52 of The Lady Raptastic Show, the Lady talks about mistaking Luckett’s Market for a Lucky’s Market, why she doesn’t go to church much anymore, and her new job selling used paperback books like Apricot’s Delight. haunches up!
The Major Scale pays homage to the one of the most innovative artists America has ever produced, Cecil Taylor. As a bedrock of the avant-garde, Taylor’s output never looked back, progressing ever forward with originality and tenacity. Educator Matt Gorney joins us to discuss this idiosyncratic composer and share memories of the time his group, Civic Minded 5, booked Mr. Taylor for an unforgettable concert that is still talked about today.
According to Vanity Fair a new wave of jazz is in full bloom across the globe and Sam Friend is a key part of it. Somewhere between New York and New Orleans, Friend gathered a style that puts him at a crossroads of Randy Newman, Ben Sidran, and Mose Allison. Vocal, quirky, reflective, his unique sound is best heard to be appreciated..
SONG CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:
THEME: Jazz Phantom by Chomsk’ (from the album “Different Beats” on Magentic Records).
FIRST HALF: Excursion On A Wobbly Rail (from the album “Looking Ahead” on Contemporary Records)
Live Improvisation 2000 Rollins College/Rogers Building by Cecil Taylor (from the Civic Minded 5 concert)
3 Phasis by Cecil Taylor (from the album “3 Phasis” on New World Records)
Mixed by Gil Evans w/ Cecil Taylor (from the album “Into the Hot” on Impulse Records)
SECOND HALF: Show Your Face, Would You Save My Life, Settle Down, Rhythm Or Rhyme, and Here We Go Again b y Sam Friend (from the album “Twins” on Sam Friend Music)
In episode 59 of The Simon Time Trivia Show, Simon is out so Chris Crespo steps up to host Drewster Cogburn through three rounds of mind bending trivia, so see how you do against Drew and share your scores with us online!
In episode 302, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn are joined by Steve Etchie and first time guest Jeff Ilgenfritz from the Casual Shadows and Fort Fritz podcasts, as well as the band Moonmen From Mars!
Chris and Drew review Halloween and The Old Man & The Gun.
Steve has been watching Maniac and The Good Place, and Jeff has seen I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House on Netflix.
RYAN PEMBERTON is on a mission to be a better person. in that quest he’s doing something cool, the PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET to benefit THE CENTER.
we cover a bunch:
devo tattoos, can you ever have too many?
ikea, even know you hate it with a passion, sometimes your mom makes you go.
sick fathers & the worst conga line ever.
robin hood, disney & children’s anarchist films.Continue Reading …
episode 159 – punk rock flea markets, strip searches, comedy in the face of sadness & trying to be a better human – a conversation with ryan pemberton
