Best Chicago Transit Authority Podcasts (2025)

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"Living Proof" 31:29

20h ago31:29

31:29

Everyone deserves a second chance. CTA employs over 11,400 people from all walks of life, who come to the public transit profession for different reasons. For many, CTA has been a place to start again, when their ability to find gainful employment is hampered by a past that involves incarceration or other life challenges such as domestic violence o…

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Classic Conversations-Elton John 1:05:53

3d ago1:05:53

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This week, Frank and I conclude our "Classic Conversations," as we take a fresh look at Sir Elton John! Next week, all-new episodes of Season 13 return with our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch. Thanks for listening all winter and now into the spring! Classic Conversations were a big hit once again!!…

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Classic Conversations-Dreamboat Annie 59:55

10d ago59:55

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Our Classic Conversations continue this week with the 1976 debut album--Heart's "Dreamboat Annie." Next week, we'll round out the month of April with our Featured Artist-Sir Elton John! And, in just 2 weeks, Frank and I return with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13 and our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch!!…

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Classic Conversations-The Cars Debut Album 1:12:04

17d ago1:12:04

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This week, Frank and I will feature one of the best debut albums ever--The Cars from June, 1978! Next week, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be in the spotlight with their debut album--"Dreamboat Annie." Just a few more weeks before all-new episodes!!By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-The Year 1978 1:03:39

24d ago1:03:39

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This week, Frank and I head back to the year 1978--one of the best years in music! Next week, we'll continue of Classic Conversations with a 1978 album--The Cars debut album!!By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues 59:37

1M ago59:37

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This week, Frank and I interview Alan Hewitt, keyboardist/music director for the Moody Blues when they tour. Next week, we begin April with our look back to the year 1978!By Frank Aust and Alan Hewitt

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"You Just Happen to be a Woman" 56:34

1M ago56:34

56:34

CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen hosts a conversation with Director of Bus Operations Arlana Johnson and Vice-President of Rail Operations Jeannie Alexander.By Chicago Transit Authority

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Welcome to Moving Experiences: Stories of the CTA 1:10

1M ago1:10

1:10

Stories of the CTA from its employees, its riders, and the people who love the system.By Chicago Transit Authority

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Classic Conversations-Grand Funk Railroad 51:33

1M ago51:33

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This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!By Frank Aust and Mark Farner of Grand Funk

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Classic Conversations-Bruce Springsteen 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!By Frank Aust & Mark Farner

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Classic Conversations-Chicago Transit Authority Debut 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Our "Best Debut Album" this week is "Chicago Transit Authority!" Next week, The Boss Bruce Springsteen takes center stage. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Georgia 56:47

2M ago56:47

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The Peach State, Georgia, is our "Featured State" this week, as our Classic Conversations continue into March. Next week, we'll look at Chicago, the subject of our very first episode back in November 2020.By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Boston Debut Album 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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This week--from fall of '86--it's Boston's Debut Album, our very first "Best Debut Album" of so many! Next week, Frank and I will talk about the Peach State of Georgia...lots of great music came from that great state.By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Billy Joel 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Billy Joel is this week's "Classic Conversation!" This episode aired back in early November '23...next week, we'll have Boston's debut album from 1976. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Fleetwood Mac 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Our Classic Conversations continue this week with Fleetwood Mac! Next week, we'll bring you our Featured Artist--Billy Joel! Brand-new episodes return in late April/early May with our Best Debut Album, Bob Welch's "French Kiss."By Frank Aust

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Classic Conversations-Led Zeppelin Debut Album 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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This week, our "Classic Conversations" continue as we head into February--our Best Debut Album is Led Zeppelin! Enjoy!By Timothy Friedmann

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Classic Conversations-California 1:23:49

3M ago1:23:49

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This week, Frank Aust and I are happy to bring our "Classic Conversations," and we begin with our Featured State--California!!Classic Conversations will continue all winter long--next week, we'll re-air one of the best debut albums of all-time--Led Zeppelin! Brand-new episodes will return in late April/early May. Enjoy!…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 13 Episode 3 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

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This week, our Best Debut Album is Van Halen! Hard Rock at it's finest! Next week, Frank and I will begin our "Classic Conversations" to take you through the winter. We'll be back with all-new episodes come late-April/early May. EnjoyBy Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 13 Episode 2 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

Back in June, 1972, the California sound shifted from the Beach Boys and late-70s Psychedelic to the harmonic voices of the Eagles, this week's Best Debut Album! Next week, it'll be Van Halen!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 13 Episode 1 1:02:25

4M ago1:02:25

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"Hey-Hey We're The Monkees!!" that is our Debut Album to begin '25! Great singers, songwriters and musicians added up to this #1 Album in 1966. Next week, the Eagles' debut album will be in the spotlight. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Highlights 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

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Season 12 Highlights are ready to be enjoyed as we end 2024!! Next week, Frank and I return with all-new episodes kicking off Season 13...with "The Monkees" our "Best Debut Album." Thanks so much for your downloads in '24--see you in '25!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Big Christmas Show 56:15

4M ago56:15

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It's our "Big Christmas Show" for 2024!! Frank Aust and I will take you through an hour's worth of Christmas music, stories of our past and present, and much more great Holiday memories! Next week, our Highlight Reel from Season 12 will air. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 13 1:12:23

5M ago1:12:23

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This week, the debut album from the Cars is front-and-center! Frank and I will discuss the tracks--just about all of whom could've been hits! Also this week: we'll begin our rundown our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6), with the Top 5 revealed during our "Big Christmas Show" on Dec. 23rd.By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 12 55:42

5M ago55:42

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Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart and "Dreamboat Annie" is our "Best Debut Album" this week! Released in early '76, it featured the hits "Magic Man," "Crazy on You" and the title cut. Next week it's the Cars debut album, plus Frank & I will begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6)...and a few surprises will be coming your way this yearl! …

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 11 1:01:36

5M ago1:01:36

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This week, our Best Debut Album in from 1967--Jimi Hendrix and "Are You Experienced." He only recorded a handful of albums before his untimely death, and this one is Frankie's favorite of Jimi's! And, in just 2 weeks we'll begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs;" and there will be some surprises this year! Enjoy!!…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Big 4th Anniversary Show 1:09:16

5M ago1:09:16

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Frank and I celebrate our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" this week!! We take a walk down memory lane and look at some of our favorite topics from the past 4 years. Next week, we'll return with brand-new episodes as Jimi Hendrix is in the spotlight with his debut album, "Are You Experienced." Enjoy!!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 9 1:02:19

5M ago1:02:19

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This week, it's the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyd! Some great stuff from this band's first album to be sure!! Next week, join us as Frankie and I bring you our "Big 4th Anniversary Show!" We'll remember some of our most popular topics like "1 Hit Wonders, Guilty Pleasures and Best Intros"...Thanks so much for your downloads!!…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 8 1:02:12

6M ago1:02:12

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This week, Frank and I take a look/listen to another fabulous debut album--Foreigner! At the time, Foreigner had trouble finding any act to be their warm-up on stage mainly because no one could believe that this new group could be SO popular...Next week, we'll feature Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album. Enjoy!!…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 7 59:19

6M ago59:19

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Episode 7 of Season 12 brings us the Super Group Asia, in our continuing series--"Best Debut Albums"...keep in mind, our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" will air the last week of November. Next week, Frank and I discuss Foreigner's debut album from 1977.By Timothy Friedmann

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 6 56:55

6M ago56:55

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This week, we'll take a look at one of the best Debut Albums--The Doors from 1967! Next week, from 1982--the Supergroup-- Asia! Enjoy!!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 5 1:00:07

6M ago1:00:07

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Steely Dan's debut album, "Can't Buy a Thrill" is in focus this week on '70s Rock Conversations! Songs like "Do It Again," "Reelin' in the Years" and "Dirty Work" helped launch the career of this influential group in 1972. Next week, it's the debut album by The Doors!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 4 53:39

7M ago53:39

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Chicago Transit Authority is this week's Best Debut Album! Frank and I will tell you all about this great double-album. Next week, back to 1972 for Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill."By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 3 56:17

7M ago56:17

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This week, Frankie and I continue looking at some of the Best Debut Albums of Rock--this time around it the Pretenders!Next week, one of Frankie's favorites--Chicago Transit Authority. Enjoy!!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 2 1:01:41

7M ago1:01:41

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Frankie and I continue our look at the "Best Debut Albums," and this week it's Led Zeppelin. Released in January, 1969, this became a benchmark for this supergroup's early Heavy Metal music! Next week, it's Pretenders. Enjoy!!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 12 Episode 1 1:06:07

7M ago1:06:07

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Frank and I begin a brand-new season of episodes! This week, we'll start looking at the Best Debut Albums--Kicking things off with Boston! Other episodes will featured Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Chicago and many more. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Highlights 52:00

8M ago52:00

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This week, Frankie and I bring our "Season 11 Highlights" to you! Next week, we'll begin our look at "Best Debut Albums," with one of the best--Boston. You'll still all of the cuts from this debut album on Classic Rock stations today. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 14 59:19

8M ago59:19

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This week, Frankie and I conclude our first look at Featured States as we hit "The Land of Lincoln," Illinois! Next week, we'll bring our Highlight Reel of Season 11 your way--then, a week later--we'll start a new "Featured Segment"--Best Debut Albums...And Boston! Thanks for listening!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 13 57:16

8M ago57:16

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Georgia, the Peach State, is our Featured State this week as head toward the end of Season 11. Frank and I explore some of the top rock artists from Georgia; next week--we conclude our look at States with "The Land of Lincoln"--Illinois. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 12 55:42

8M ago55:42

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3 Episodes to go in Season 11 and this week, Frankie and I look at the Garden State--New Jersey! What a mix of all-time recording artists come from that state, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Bon Jovi and of course--The Boss!! We'll talk about Georgia next week. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 11 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

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This week, it's Michigan! Frankie and I will be finishing up our look at some of the best States in Rock with New Jersey next week, followed by Georgia and finally Illinois. We'll look at some of the other States as the Seasons progress!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 10 1:03:41

9M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

This week, Frankie and I look at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! Just a few top rock acts hail from there, yet they certainly were huge!! We'll have details. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 9 1:02:30

9M ago1:02:30

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This week, Frank and I focus on the Sunshine State of Florida! Next week, we'll continue our look at Featured States with Massachusetts in the spotlight. Enjoy!By Fank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 8 1:06:42

9M ago1:06:42

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This week, our Featured State is New York. Plenty of great rock acts hail from the Empire State! Next week, we'll take a look at the Sunshine State of Florida. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 7 1:00:22

9M ago1:00:22

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Episode 7 of Season 11 has the Buckeye State of Ohio in the spotlight this week! Some great recording acts hail from Ohio, including a couple of top local/regional acts. Next week, Frank and I take a look at New York!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 6 1:23:35

10M ago1:23:35

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This week, Frankie and I begin looking at some of the most influential States in America--first up...California!! And there are a bunch, from San Diego to LA to the Bay Area and everything in between. Next week: The Buckeye State of Ohio. Enjoy!By Frank Aust

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 5 1:10:54

10M ago1:10:54

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Frank and I are wrapping our look at the Featured Years '67-'83..1983 it was a very interesting year in music; not to mention sports, news, movies and television. And a pivotal year for your "Rock Conversation" hosts as well! Next week, we begin featuring key states in our country with regard to where top rock artists hail from. California will be …

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 4 1:12:55

10M ago1:12:55

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This week, 1982 is our Featured Year! Frank & I had important milestones happen that year, and there was some great music of course! Our "Best Intro" category will have Deep Purple from Tim and an excellent one from Chicago. Next week, we'll conclude our Featured Year category and start looking at bands from around the country in our "Best States" …

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 3 1:04:54

10M ago1:04:54

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1981 is in the spotlight this week! Frank and I recount some of the major news stories from that year, including assassination attempts that took place all over the world; a terrific 1-Hit Wonder courtesy of jazz artist Norman Connors and sung by Michael Henderson from 1976...and our Best Intros have Frankie with one from 1970; Tim's from 1980. Enj…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 2 1:09:50

11M ago1:09:50

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This week, Frankie and I discuss the year 1980. Disco had finally ended, but what kind of Rock 'n Roll remained?...Also, our new category "Best Intros" gives us one by Zeppelin--the other by Steely Dan. And, Frankie has a great idea for the new topic "Hey! I thought someone else did this one!"...by the Canadian group Red Rider. Enjoy!…

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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 1 1:14:51

11M ago1:14:51

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We're kicking off Season 11 this week with a look back to the end of the "Disco Years"--1979! But there was still a lot of great rock 'n roll as we rounded out the '70s (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Cars to name a few!)...we'll also be kicking off some brand-new topics this season, in…

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