Best Ed Chen Podcasts (2025)

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2025.30 The Gab Four - Covers the Beatles could and Should(?) have done? Part Two! 1:07:24

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Lonnie and Jon get their turn at speculating on the covers that might've been, and we all get to flip our records for side two! We also talk about the news of the day, and editorialize (and reminisce) a bit about the Ed Sullivan Theater! Not quite from CBS Studio 50, but definitely from somewhere over the rainbow, more Gab Four!…

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2025.29 The Gab Four - Covers the Beatles could and Should(?) have done? Part One! 58:36

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Lonnie, Jon Stone, Marv and I together again for another Gab Four! After a somewhat lengthy news segment, we start in on our next topic - "12 covers the Beatles Should (and Could) have done!" We also discuss where these versions might have been released. More singles? More B-sides? Maybe an album somewhere along the way? We start today, with much m…

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Wang Shu Jin and the I Kuan Tao Philosophy Within Ba Gua 31:37

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We continue our look at Wang's with an interview with his student Huang Chin Sheng from Pa Kua Journal 2.2 Latest Patreon EpisodeBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.28 All My Loving (Ajjancy, Perdomo and more) 1:11:23

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Our super-chat with The Ajjancy and Fernando Perdomo continues. More on covering Beatles songs, Fernando's "Brush With Beatles-doc greatness", and Marv and I consider a number of different covers of "All My Loving", and how they fit in with many of he things we've discussed through out chat! #madeonzencaster…

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2025.b02 Peace and Love 2025! 17:29

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Start this at 11:45 AM, and celebrate Peace and Love with Ringo Starr on July 7, 2025. Happy 85th Birthday!By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.27 Covering the Beatles (George "the ajjancy" Ajjan, Fernando Perdomo and Laurence Juber) Pt.1 1:10:05

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Marv and I have three special guests to discuss the business of discussing Beatles songs. The ajjancy has just released his cover of "Blackbird", which features Fernando ("RAM ON tribute") Perdomo, and Laurence ("needs no introduction") Juber. Some diversions, some music theory and plenty of chat on reharmonization, simplification and some of the d…

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2025.26 Press to Play - that unmistakable eighties sound 1:21:23

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Marv and I are joined by Luca Perasi, as we discuss one of his latest books, "Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound." We talk about his book, the album, the single "Spies Like Us" and many other things going on in McCartney land, post Broad Street, and before things moved toward "Flowers in the Dirt" and the eighties run!…

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Wang Shu Jin's Training Method and Challenge Matches 29:01

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We look at two issue of the Pa Kua Journal that focus around Wang Shu Jin's Bagua and his Challenge matches. Visit our Patreon for extended and Bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson 29:19

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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:• Why do people struggle to experience rest, both in its physical and spiritual forms?• What is the difference between physical and spiritual r…

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2025.25 Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Dave Grohl, Sirvana, Neil Young, Ringo Starr and more.... 1:18:16

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In honor of Paul's Birthday, Marv and I look at Paul with others. Sometimes it was at a big event, sometimes it was at a McCartney show with the McCartney band, and sometimes in the shows of folks like Bruce, Neil or the Foo's. #madeonzencastrBy Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.b01 Tribute to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone 1:15:14

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In honor of Brian Wilson's posting, a bonus episode. Queen of All Beatles Media Kit O'Toole joins Marv and myself as we honor and remember two musical giants, on the occasion of the anniversary of Brian Wilson's birth. A bit off topic, but there is plenty of Beatles content, and there is no question the Beatles as we know them would've been very di…

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2025.24 Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Wally Palmer, Richard Page and Greg Bissonette 1:15:04

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This week Lonnie and I go back to 2010/2011 and consider the most recent world tour of Ringo and the All Starr's. From "Hang on Sloopy" to "Frankenstein" to Kyrie, and lots from Ringo's then new record! All we are saying is Give Peace a Chance with a Little Help from Your Friends.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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Wang Shu Jin and Zhang Jun Feng Connection and Wang's Bagua from Pa Kua Journal 30:14

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Wang Shu Jin and His Ba Gua Zhang from Pa Kua Journal 5.6 - Zhang Jun Feng and Wang's friendship and their connection with the Yiguandao (I-Kuan Tao). Visit our Patreon for Bonus EpisodesBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.23 Brian in 1964 1:17:18

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Two appearances from Brian Epstein in 1964. An October spot on "What's My Line?", where panelists try and deduce the role that [sic] "Barry Epstein" plays within the Beatles organization. Despite Paul Anka excusing himself (Anka knew Brian), the other panelists managed to figure out the "line" of Brian pretty quickly! This is followed by a discussi…

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2025.22 Chris O'Dell - Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Queen, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Asher and More... 1:28:56

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Marv and I are honored to be joined by Chris O'Dell, as we discuss her travels through rock and roll. After some initial forays into the industry, she met Derek Taylor (who introduced her to her new roommate, Teri Garr. Soon enough, she found herself in EMI with the Beatles (and cameo-ing on both "Hey Jude" and "Revolution"), the Apple rooftop, the…

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2025.21 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part Two 1:01:46

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More from the Gab Four. Jon, Lonnie, Martin and I continue our thoughts on Beatles 1969 - Abbey Road and ??? What else might the sessions of January 1969 become? Each of us assembled significantly different album(s) from the multitudes of songs rehearsed, jammed or half-remembered by the Beatles (and captured for us on the nagras). Tune in and see …

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Luo De Xiu on Ba Gua Kicking, Throwing, Chi Gung and Combat 37:28

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More from Ed Hines interview with Luo De Xiu from Martial Arts Illustrated 2005. Full extended episode and Bonus Episodes on Our PatreonBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.20 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part One 1:05:17

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Gab Four together again. Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and myself sit down to consider alternate albums that might've come out of the January 1969 sessions. Beware, the ripples through time extend well beyond a single record. What happens to the film? Abbey Road? Do all roads lead to "For You Blue?" George Martin, Glyn Johns and others gue…

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Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott 43:12

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***Register now for our 2025 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference: https://ibcd.regfox.com/2025-summer-institute ***In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:• Why is the issue of waywar…

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Who Could Want Gameplay? with Alexander Clair Tseu Martin (a.k.a. droqen)

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ETAO PODCAST, EPISODE 184. The one and only droqen puzzle-platforms on over to discuss his latest game The End of Gameplay, and how it responds to the stubbornly present, all-too-alive gameplay in his game Starseed Pilgrim. This requires a provisional definition of gameplay. Whether the conversation’s other tributaries are required or not is a ques…

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2025.19 George Harrison, David Bromberg, Jesse Ed Davis, Don Nix, Bobby Keys and Nicky Hopkins 1:14:46

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George Harrison played with many associates of both Dylan and the Stones. Bobby Keys was one of the most renowned sax men of rock and roll, Nicky Hopkins contributed to the buzz of "Revolution", and Jesse "Ed" Davis had his fingerprints all over early seventies solo Beatles. This week, we consider some recordings, most made at Apple Studios, most f…

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Ed Hines' Interview with Luo De Xiu fron Martial Arts Illustrated 2005 32:11

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A interview from Martial Arts Illustrated Juky 2005. Ed Hines interviews his teacher Luo De Xiu.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.18 McCartney Politics Part II (1972-present) 1:11:12

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More of Paul McCartney and his political notions. Animal Rights, Gun Violence, "No More Landmines", and the environment have been a big part of the "McCartney brand" for the last 30-35 years. We continue from last week, as we touch on nearly a full album of political thought from "the cute Beatle", and how Paul's brand of radicalism was both simila…

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2025.17 McCartney Politics Part I (1964-1972) 1:04:34

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Following on from "One to One", Martin and I spend this week and next discussing the politics of Paul (and Linda) McCartney. This week, the Beatle years. How Paul brought John into the peace movement (and possibly why he deserves that credit on "Give Peace a Chance"), McCartney and Bertrand Russell, Blackbird, Commonwealth and on through the early …

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Luo De Xiu on Gao Yi Sheng's Straight Line Bagua Zhang 32:03

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We complete our look at Luo's article from PKC Journal. We discuss straight line bagua and its function within the Gao Style.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.16 John Lennon One to One in IMAX 1:19:18

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Lonnie Pena and I (separately) saw "One to One: John & Yoko" in IMAX from Magnolia Pictures during it's recent run (it is still available in selected theaters, and pay streaming in May). Our first thought? They really should have emphasized that "Year in the Life" subtitle a bit more. Other than that? Tune in and find out!…

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Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage 41:19

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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Elizabeth Turnage about her book, Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:• What is glory, and why do we need to prepare for it?• What happens to us when we die?• W…

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2025.15 Olivia Arias, Los Angeles, the Knack, Harry and Holsteins! 1:14:58

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More from Lonnie's Scrapbook as we shoot back to the late nineteen seventies and consider the Knack (the band, not the noun or the film), George Harrison's wedding to Olivia, the 1979 fire at Ringo's residence, the aftermath of Paul McCartney / January 1981, and the farms of John and Yoko - including their Holstein cattle (Mango the cow!).…

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Luo De Xiu from Pa Kua Journal on Bagua Zhang's Stages of Development 33:29

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We conclude our look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.14 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.2 1:14:01

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More from the Gab Four! Lonnie, Jon, Martin and I wander from Revolver through the Beatles era, passing by landmarks including "Teddy Boy", "Ms. L.", "Goodnight Vienna", "Lavatory Lil", Mr. Double-It-Up", and the "Dark Sweet Lady". Stories and characters you know and love, and maybe some you should discover! Who doesn't want two girls [or young men…

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2025.13 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.1 1:01:01

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A Gab Four spectacular! Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and I gathered to talk about the characters and stories in Beatles songs. They started with covers of folks like Long Tall Sally, and this episode takes us through Rubber Soul, where the band gives us Michelle, the Nowhere Man, and asks about the possibility of exchanging golden rings i…

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2025.12 George Harrison, Gary Wright and Billy Preston! 1:11:32

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George was quite busy between "All Things Must Pass" and "The Concert for Bangladesh". However, many of the things he played on were not under his own name! We look at two projects where George was a significant contributer: Gary Wright's "Footprint", and Billy Preston's "I Wrote a Simple Song". Excellent playing, and a link between George's Beatle…

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Luo De Xiu's Bagua Teaching Method from Pa Kua Jourmal 32:03

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We continue our look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu. Check out our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.11 Ringo at the Ryman on CBS 1:17:50

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Lonnie and I chat about the CBS version of "Ringo and Friends at the Ryman" which aired on Monday, March 10, 2025. Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and even Larkin Poe honor the man, the music, the COUNTRY legend that is Ringo Starr.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung 39:48

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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Joe Hussung about his book, Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:• Why is listening well an important component of loving people well?• What makes listening well an essential skill for biblical co…

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2025.10 Spot the Looney - The Ultimate Cash Grab (Disc One) 1:06:34

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Marv and I sit down to talk the first disc of the new 2024 edition of the Internet favorite "Spot the Looney". Ever wondered where you could find those rarities George Harrison played on that are not readily available from Apple (records or Music)? Try this box. Harry, Derek and the Dominoes, the Remo Four, the Silkie, Bobby Whitlock, Ashton Gardne…

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Luo De Xiu from Pa Kua Journal 34:40

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We look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu. Check out our Patreon for more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.09 FAMSF - Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm (Sally Martin Katz) 1:07:21

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Kit O'Toole and I are honored to speak with Sally Martin Katz, the Photo Curator for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco as Paul McCartney's "Eyes of the Storm" photo exhibition comes to the deYoung museum in the Bay Area. We talk about the exhibition, the photos, and the role photography and photographers weave around the life story of Paul McC…

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2025.08 The Beatles years through the lens of George Harrison's Birthday! 1:10:14

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What ties Studio Two, the Casbah Coffee Club, the Bahamas, Rishikesh, and an airplane returning to London with the Beatles? George Harrison's birthday! After the news (where Kit once again drops in her mellifluous tones), we consider the changes in George and the Beatles as he moved from his nineteenth birthday to his twenty-second.…

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Su Dong Chen on Training with Grandmaster Chang Dong Sheng 34:28

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We conclude our discussion on Su Dong Chen with a look at his training with Chang Dong Sheng. (Audio Corrected)By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.07 McCartney 1979 "Back to the Egg" Interview 1:22:54

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Sam Whiles joins for some chat about "Back To The Egg", but primarily one of the few interviews Paul did for "Back to the Egg". James McCartney was not quite two years old, Wings was settling into the outfit that would become the final iteration, and Paul was toying around with tunes that would become "McCartney II". Also found in this episode is n…

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2025.06 Key Songs and Songwriting 1:17:41

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Marv and I sit down with Kenyon Rosewall of the "Note by Note" podcast. We each compile some of our "key" Beatles songs written during the Beatles "first act". Before there was "Help!" or "Rain", there was "Do You Want to Know a Secret", "No Reply", and even a couple of Elvis-inspired three-chord raveups!…

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Hope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn Chen 36:47

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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenn Chen about her book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:• What is the difference between the terms “mental disorder” and “mental illness?”• In what ways might a disorder diagnosis impact a suffere…

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2025.05 There's Only One Paul McCartney (BBC 2002 review/overview) 1:19:59

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2022. Sir Paul McCartney was recovering from the passing of Linda, preparing for a tour backing his "Driving Rain" album, and celebrating fifty years of Queen Elizabeth II. The BBC gathered together a number of interesting and important figures (including Astrid Kirchherr, Jurgen Vollmer, Arthur Kelly and Kermit the Frog?) in advance of his appeara…

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Su Dong Chen on Training in Japn vs Taiwan in the 1970s. 31:11

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We look at the December 2023 issue of Martial Cultivation and an article on Su's time in Japan. Visit our Patreon for Bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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The Utility of Contrarianism, with Barney Oram

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ETAO PODCAST, EPISODE 183. Barney Oram gets into different patterns of sound design, in all sorts of different roles and at all sorts of different scales—plus his love of film in general and Billy Wilder in particular, the durable ethos that “if it sounds good, it is good,” and his extensive experience recording loud sounds that go bang. You can le…

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2025.04 Beatles '64 Review 1:12:46

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The past is gone, but something might be found to take it's place. However, sometimes, the past is only a few weeks ago. Ethan Alexanian joins Martin and I to review "Beatles '64" - the good, the bad, and the questionable.By Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

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2025.03 Look Up Review and Overview 1:05:28

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The definition of a "hit record" in 2025 is fairly difficult to determine, but by the "old fashioned" metrics, Ringo certainly has one with his country album "Look Up." Lonnie Pena and I go through the album, track-by-track and talk about the songs, guests, and the directions the career of Ringo Starr might head in. We close the show discussing the…

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Su Dong Chen and the Essence of Change 32:56

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We begin our fifth year of Podcasting with a look at Master Su Dong Chen. We look at a couple different accounts of meetings with Su and look at his early training in Taiwan and Japan. For bonus episodes, interviews and more visit our PatreonBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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2025.02 Jon Stone's 1964 in Review 1:07:32

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Jon Stone is guided by Voices (or are voices guided by Jon Stone?) Following on from Beatles '64, Marv and I wanted to talk actual memories of the year with the only co-host who had some. Lots of Beatles chat, a bit of meandering (Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Sunday-Sunday-Sunday), and a tiny bit of off-period chat, but that's true to the document…