Best Hasselhoff Podcasts (2025)

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E129 - Sid Kimpton's pluck and bustle, single man Nigel Page-Jones & guest Ted Milligan 58:43

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Peeking at life through a gap in the fence, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players and managers Unknown in Their Own Land, from Hobbling Horace of Hercules to Sid Kimpton via Nigel ‘Ferryman’ Page-Jones. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 459, Record Breakers fli…

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414 - Tell Me Something Good - The CoverUp 14:26

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A brilliant song that couldn't have been anything else with the level of talent behind it, and a cover that probably took its job a little too seriously. Tell Me Something Good, originally by Rufus, covered by Pink. Outro music is Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, and you can totally hear that thing we talk about in the episode. It's unmistakeable.…

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413 - Your Love Is My Drug - The CoverUp 19:58

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A huge hit at the start of a really complicated career, and a band who knows where to take their inspiration. Your Love Is My Drug, originally by Kesha, covered by Blusher. Outro music is Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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Eel Hole - "Eel Nino" w/ special guest Cory Webster! 1:11:34

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Cory Webster returns to talk Season 8, Episode 8, "Eel Nino"!

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412 - The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald - The CoverUp 25:12

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One of the great folk songs of the modern era captures the spirit — and the historical record — of maritime tragedy, and the cover that knows it stuff as well as the original. The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, originally by Gordon Lightfoot, covered by Simon Barr Sinister. Outro music is the theme from Underdog, because how could it not be.…

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39: Where's Your Head At - Basement Jaxx 26:39

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A Scotsman, a Bulgarian and a Brazilian discuss monkey business. Episode Links Where’s Your Heat At Music Video Hate Beak Animals Capybaras Sunfish Sea Slugs Cats (On Synthesisers in Space) Parrot Seagull Crow Podcast Apps that Support Chapter Art Overcast (iOS) Pocketcasts (iOS, Android) AntennaPod (Android) Castro (iOS) Downcast (iOS) Apple Podca…

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411 - (191) The Book Of Love - The CoverUp 22:43

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The knives come out over whether we've found the perfect love song as we look at another classic episode. The Book Of Love, originally by The Magnetic Fields, covered by Peter Gabriel, and by Gavin James. Outro music is In Spite Of Ourselves, by John Prine with iris DeMent.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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E128 - The undercover Sports Minister and a plant called Kevin Hector 44:47

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Taking a break from watching their Go Ahead Eagles microwaves spinning, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 10 from Autumn 1987 pops up to…

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410 - (53) Hound Dog - The CoverUp 18:54

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We revisit episode 53, with one of the most important songs in the history of rock and roll, an incredible original, a hugely successful but also problematic cover, and … well, a great artist who stepped outside of his comfort zone. Hound Dog, originally by Big Momma Thornton, covered by Elvis Presley, and by James Taylor. Newly added outro music i…

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409 - (41) People Get Ready - The CoverUp 18:51

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Another archive episode revisited, with a classic song that's been covered countless times, and it just so happens that three of them are brilliant in their own way. People Get Ready, originally by The Impressions, covered by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart, and by Alicia Keys. Outro music (newly added) is It's All Right, also by The Impressions.…

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408 - (20) 911 Is A Joke - The CoverUp 15:52

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We pull a classic episode from the archives, back to episode 20, where we take a look at one of the most important bands in Hip Hop, and a cover that couldn't possibly work, but does. 911 Is A Joke, originally by Public Enemy, covered by Duran Duran. Outro music (which is new to the episode) is Eve of Destruction, a rare cover by Public Enemy.…

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Venice Beach Fashion - "Out of the Blue" w/ special guest Franky Guttman! 1:23:46

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Franky Guttman returns to the pod to discuss Season 8 Episode 7, "Out of the Blue"!

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407 - 32 I Feel Pretty - TheCoverUp 16:14

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We pull a classic episode from the archives, one of our longtime favorites from episode 32. A musical theater classic and cover you'd never think to ask for, but once you know about it, you understand the treat you're in for. I Feel Pretty, originally by Marni Nixon, covered by Little Richard. Outro music is Keep A Knockin', also by Little Richard.…

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406 - (42) My Humps - The CoverUp 16:37

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We pull a classic episode from the archives and dress it up for the modern incarnation of the show. And it's a doozie, with an unforgettable dance / hip-hop classic covered earnestly by one of the least hip-hop superstars still on the stage today. My Humps, originally by The Black Eyed Peas, covered by Alanis Morissette. Outro music is new to this …

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Cheaper Chopper - "Lifeguard Confidential" w/ special guest Jacques Mouledoux! 1:41:30

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Jacques Mouledoux joins us to talk Season 8, Episode 6, "Lifeguard Confidential"!

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405 - Wish You Were Here - The CoverUp 23:11

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A song from a band that shows their typically high concept, but also shares an unusual amount of heart, and a cover to bring us all together. Wish You Were Here, originally by Pink Floyd, covered by Elisapie. Outro music is Wolf by First Aid Kit.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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404 - Lay Lady Lay - The CoverUp 20:56

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A thoughtful and demanding musician brings you a cup of cocoa and a blanket to throw over your feet, and a cover that understands the assignment. Lay Lady Lay, originally by Bob Dylan, covered by Dave Stewart. Outro music is Queen of New Orleans, by Jon Bon Jovi, but Dave Stewart co-wrote, played guitar, and produced it.…

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E126 - David Beckham's little book of upset, Arena 3000 & guest George Harrison 59:49

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Recovering from a bout of Slovak erasure syndrome, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 166 from December 2000 pops up to deliver news of K…

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Drunky Old Men - "Charlie" w/ special guest Matt Apodaca! 1:40:29

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Matt Apodaca returns to discuss Season 8 Episode 5, "Charlie"!

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403 - Big Bottom - The CoverUp 24:18

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The greatest band that never existed, but is somehow still touring, and a cover that's a tribute, a laugh, and a great show all at once. Big Bottom, originally by Spinal Tap, covered by Soundgarden. Outro music is Starcrossed, by Lenny and the Squigtones.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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402 - She's Kerosene - The CoverUp 16:04

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We decide to dive into a band that's a favorite for one of us, and see if we can find the daylight between our musical tastes. She's Kerosene, originally by The Interrupters, covered by Jake Clayton. Outro music is By My Side, also by The Interrupters.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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401 - Torn - The CoverUp 18:38

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One of the biggest songs of the 90s has a surprising origin with some very surprising originators. But we all know where this episode ends up. Torn, originally by Ednaswap, covered by Natalie Imbruglia. Outro music is Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (I Love You Baby) by Lauryn Hill, who was in the same grammy race we discuss in the show. It was a hec…

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Burial at Sea - "Memorial Day" w/ special guest Terry Huang! 1:10:47

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Terry Huang joins us to talk Season 8, Episode 4, "Memorial Day"!

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400 - Strange Currencies - The CoverUp 20:52

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We celebrate our 400th episode with a song we love. It's a standout for the original band in a number of fascinating ways, and has a cover that turns everything on its head to brilliant effect. Strange Currencies, originally by R.E.M., covered by Louisa Stancioff. Rich got the name wrong during the episode, but the outro music is Rumble by Link Wra…

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Dummy Down - "The Choice" w/ special guest Molly Kiernan! 1:00:21

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Molly Kiernan returns to talk Season 8, Episode 3 , "The Choice"!

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399 - Poisoning Pigeons In The Park - The CoverUp 31:33

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We hope this is the end of our run of tribute episodes as we remember a remarkable talent and exceptional musician. An exceptional ability for satire, an absurd but resolute sense of humor, and a mirthful approach to life which he imposed on the world around him. Poisoning Pigeons In The Park, originally by Tom Lehrer, covered by Roberta Alexander …

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398 - Feels So Good - The CoverUp 24:17

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We do a rare instrumental episode remembering an amazing musician who was the sound of a decade — everyone wanted this sound. Feels so good, originally by Chuck Mangione, covered by Alison Brown with Jake Shimabukuro. Outro music is Give It All You Got, also by Chuck Mangione.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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Jetski Sniper - "Next Generation" w/ special guest Ryan Brookshire! 1:28:53

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Ryan Brookshire joins us to talk Season 8, Episode 2, "Next Generation"!

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E124 - Pontus Kåmark at the science museum, the Big Sam mural and Darlington's hotel porridge 51:11

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Sucking non-Conformist hard boiled sweets wi’ nowt taken out, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 125 from July 1997 pops up to deliver ti…

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397 - Crazy Train - The CoverUp 34:49

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We pay tribute to one of the greats of rock and metal, and find some surprising range from a former teen heartthrob. Crazy Train, originally by Ozzy Osbourne, covered by Pat Boone. Outro music is Mama I'm Coming Home, also by Ozzy Osbourne.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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Authentic Spam - "Rookie Summer" w/ special guest Ann Maddox! 1:11:37

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Ann Maddox returns to talk Season 8, Episode 1: "Rookie Summer"!

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396 - Bette Davis Eyes - The CoverUp 32:37

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The secret history of someone who deserves superstar status, one of the biggest songs of the 80s that deserves every accolade, and a cover that chooses to do it the hard way. Bette Davis Eyes, originally by Jackie DeShannon, covered by Kim Carnes, and by JoJo Siwa. Outro music is Put A Little Love In Your Heart, also by Jackie DeShannon, because wo…

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395 - Different Drum - The CoverUp 22:06

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A charming song by one of our favorite songwriters, and a band that carved out its place in history, and the cover where everyone realized the world had changed in an important way. Different Drum, originally by the Greenbriar Boys, covered by Stone Poneys. Outro music is Papa Gene's Blues, by The Monkees, because we don't often get to share a song…

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E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms 52:24

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Sniffing scented satins to pass the time until the new season, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 351 from May 2016 pops up to spark disc…

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394 - Espresso - The CoverUp 22:19

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A song that's a worldwide sensation by an artist with the tools to get it done, and a satisfying cover by someone who shows that you don't know what forms success will take. Espresso, originally by Sabrina Carpenter, covered by Madilyn Bailey. Outro music is Titanium, as covered by Madilyn Bailey.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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393 - LA Freeway - The CoverUp 25:14

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A pivotal figure in outlaw country with a song that was always going to be his to sing, and songwriter behind the song shows the power of telling your own story. LA Freeway, originally by Jerry Jeff Walker, covered by Guy Clark. Outro music is Love at the Five and Dime by Nanci Griffith.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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392 - Surfer Girl - The CoverUp 20:37

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We pay tribute to a musical giant, focusing on the moment where is started to get the recognition he deserved, and a cover where everyone reinforced that recognition. Surfer Girl, originally by The Beach Boys, covered by Paul Simon. Outro music is Brian Wilson, by Barenaked Ladies.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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391 - Everyday People - The CoverUp 31:56

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An episode remembering a towering talent who broke new ground in unexpected ways, and covers by a couple of other remarkable talents who are clearly appreciated, but not enough and for not enough reasons. Everyday People, originally by Sly and the Family Stone, covered by Taj Mahal, and by Jeff Buckley. Outro music is Underdog, also by Sly and the …

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So Long CJ - "Nevermore" w/ Heather Higginbotham! 1:30:16

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Heather returns to talk Season 7, Episode 22 "Nevermore"!

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38: Hooked on a Feeling - David Hasselhoff 20:04

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A Scotsman and a Bulgarian have another cup of wine. Episode Links Hooked on a Feeling - David Hasselhoff Music Video Scotts Whay Hae! Podcast Additional Music Used in this Episode Hooked on a Feeling - Blue Swede Hooked on a Feeling - BJ Thomas Hooked on a Feeling - Joanthan King Hooked on a Feeling - Vonda Shepard You Spin Me Round - Dead or Aliv…

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390 - I Can See Clearly Now - The CoverUp 17:09

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A beautiful song that subtly obscures its musical roots by an artist with surprising connections to the genre, and a cover that goes all in on everything. I Can See Clearly Now, originally by Johnny Nash, covered by Hothouse Flowers. Outro music is Closer to Fine by Indigo Girls, and we guarantee it will all make sense.…

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E121 - Gilles De Bilde's Spanish villa, Panini Infantino and the Fulham C-word 42:17

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Putting down their Infantino Panini swaps for a short while, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 288 from February 2011 pops up to spark d…

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Hobie's Dream Job - "Golden Girls" w/ special guest Patrick Ehlers! 2:05:19

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Patrick Ehlers (Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sourcebook) joins us to talk Season 7 Episode 21, "Golden Girls"!

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389 - Pink Pony Club - The CoverUp 18:31

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A no-nonsense dance hit that has depth beyond what you usually see in a no-nonsense dance hit, and a cover that embraces the story and an artists peculiar place in the world. Pink Pony Club, originally by Chappell Roan, covered by Rick Astley. Outro music is Together Forever, also by Rick Astley.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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388 - Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo - The CoverUp 21:37

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A lifetime of curious musical collaborations and a killer song that needed to find the right band. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo, originally by Johnny Winter And, covered by Rick Derringer. Outro music is an utterly improbable cover of Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo by Mean Gene Okerlund. If you know you know, and if you don't you're going to want to take a…

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387 - Life On Mars? - The CoverUp 22:05

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A stunning song that perfectly captures the complexity of a musical and cultural genius, and a cover that strips the song down to almost nothing, but has so much to offer. Life On Mars?, originally by David Bowie, covered by Seu Jorge. Outro music is Bowie's Starman, also covered by Seu Jorge, because we can't get enough of this guy. We think you'l…

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Bikes and Babies - "Trial by Fire" w/ special guest Mikey McCollor! 1:32:35

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Mikey McCollor joins us to talk Season 7 Episode 19, "Trial by Fire"!

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386 - Without You - The CoverUp 20:35

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Rather than debating who put whose chocolate in which peanut butter, we see the results of someone really knowing what to do with some good ingredients. Without You, originally by Badfinger, covered by Harry Nilsson. Outro music is Whiter Shade of Pale, by Procul Harum.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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385 - Save Tonight - The CoverUp 19:14

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An enduring song that finds the perfect balance of catchy and smart, and a band that was a little enigmatic for us, makes strange choices, but clearly has the right stuff. Save Tonight, originally by Eagle-Eye Cherry, covered by Silos. Outro music is Mind Eraser, also by Silos.By Amanda and Rich Friedeman

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Shamu Sharts - "Baywatch at Sea World" w/ special guest Rachel Chapman! 1:31:30

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Rachel Chapman returns to talk Season 7, Episode 20, "Baywatch at Sea World"!