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You'll Hear It

Peter Martin & Adam Maness

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A podcast about music - how to listen, play, practice, and enjoy. Listen for a combo of advice, insights, and occasional humor from pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness. A podcast from Open Studio
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Hosted by Pamela Black, this weekly countdown LIVE from the Best Smooth Jazz Station in America, takes you on a journey through the top 20 smooth jazz hits of the week. With expert commentary, artist spotlights, and the latest in the smooth jazz scene, Pamela brings you the best of the genre, blending classic favorites with the freshest tracks. Tune in for a relaxing yet vibrant musical experience that captures the essence of smooth jazz. Recorded in the KUNV Studios 1 mile from Las Vegas Bl ...
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Upright Citizens

Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo

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Come hang with some effortlessly cool professional jazz bassists who have a lot to say about music, life, and of course...the bass! Great interviews with legendary artists, funny road stories, playing and practicing advice, listening suggestions, and much more await you on your journey with the Upright Citizens.
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Jazz Epicenter 6.7 with Ralph Johnson Step into the groove with Jazz Epicenter, hosted by legendary Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Ralph Johnson. In episode 6.7, Ralph curates a smooth and soulful journey through the latest in contemporary jazz, spotlighting new releases, timeless grooves, and hidden gems from the genre’s brightest talents. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just discovering the sound, this episode delivers rhythm, class, and plenty of soul—straight from the epicenter.
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Keeping up with the Jazz world, Leander Young, carries out authentic conversions with and about musicians. Make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rating. Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @improvexchange #improvexchange www.improvexchange.com
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Podpinions

Bruce Kolar & Rich Szabo

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Podpinions is where a factory-floor badass turned executive and a trumpet-slinging jazz renegade drop bold takes on politics, culture, and the chaos in between. No fluff, no filter—just smart, sharp, and straight-up opinions.
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Schizophrenic Music

Craig Vennes & Kevin Glubke

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A genre-jumping, decade-spanning music podcast where Craig and Kevin riff, rank, and occasionally roast their way through underrated albums, ridiculous matchups, and unexpected playlists. Expect deep cuts, rapid-fire games, trivia twists, and the ever-growing series: “The Soundtrack to…”. Zero rules. Just riffs. The Schizophrenic Music Podcast isn’t just a show — it’s a platform for sonic disobedience and musical pluralism.
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Behind The Bar

Maxime and Emre

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Behind the Bar is a podcast from Maxime and Emre where we go over an album or project and pair it with a drink. Join us for some light banter and musical commentary. Just two dudes getting tipsy in the afternoon.
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Jazz with Taz

Brendan Taz Cannon

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Breaking down the latest on the Utah Jazz and NBA buzz, it's the Jazz with Taz podcast! Offering year-round analysis, game breakdowns, recaps, stats, and commentary, Jazz with Taz is the source for all things professional basketball.
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Women's Wrestling Talk

Women's Wrestling Talk

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Welcome to Women’s Wrestling Talk, the premier destination for all things women’s wrestling across WWE, AEW, TNA, WOW, ROH, and the indies. Hosted by a powerhouse team of journalists, insiders, and superfans, we deliver exclusive interviews, breaking news, match breakdowns, and fearless commentary—amplifying the voices of the women who power this industry. From watch-alongs to post-shows, original programming to in-depth interviews—we’ve got it all, daily. Whether you're a lifelong fan or ne ...
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The Carolina Shout is a podcast about ragtime, New Orleans jazz, Harlem stride piano, and swing. Ethan Uslan is the pianist and host who performs live from his living room and offers up fun commentary and stories about the music. Each episode is a short informal private concert just for you, with occasional special guests and experts. So if you are interested in a podcast about rip-roarin American piano music that's funny, quirky, a little educational but not too much, here it is!
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Extended Techniques

Erlena Dlu and Alotro Lado

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Extended Techniques is a podcast about contemporary music that features deeply researched stories about lives, philosophies and creative work of the most inspiring musicians of our time.
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The Old Dingy Jukebox features a wide variety of down home American music styles played from a diverse collection of 78 rpm and 45 rpm records. Each show takes the listener on an aural journey exploring the American musical heritage. The show’s repertoire is deep and wide with an emphasis on early to middle 20th century Americana. Styles played on the show include the blues, jazz, old time string bands, traditional folk music, honky tonk, bluegrass and early country music. Informative, yet e ...
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March5Music Podcast

Host Ricardo Holt

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An interactive podcast with a desire to entertain and educate listeners on all things musical and dig deep into the musical stories of legends and spotlight talent across all disciplines.
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The List: A Right Fiction Podcast

Aaron Parnell Brown, Brendan McGeehan, Adam Zielinski, Fred Berman

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Have you ever debated who your favorite band is with your friends? Or, debated who is the best drummer in the world? Or, what's the greatest jazz album of all time? If so, then we've got the podcast for you. On "The List" four friends, and band mates, discuss and argue about all their favorite music. We'll also have exciting guests periodically who chime in as well. Take a listen and see if your list stacks up to ours! For questions about the pod, hit us here www.twitter.com/TheRightFiction ...
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J.A.'s Music

John Strub

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Hello all! Here I will be posting various demos, recordings, covers, live tracks, and every so often a bit of spoken commentary! Subscribe to get occasional tracks from yours truly! Comments are extremely welcome!
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Hot tracks, interviews, and commentary from the stars of the Indianapolis music scene. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, occasionally thought-provoking. Rock, metal, jazz, country, punk, R&B, experimental ... popular local and regional acts you've seen and loved, garage bands you've never heard of, or backroom musicians you'd be lucky to find ... it's all part of your local music scene. Give it a listen!
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Jadestone Vintage Soul

Baba & Iya Cratediggers

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Jadestone Vintage Soul is a unique opportunity for listeners to hear an eclectic mix of disco, afrobeat, gospel funk, jazz fusion, neo-soul, boogie, breakbeat, blues, hip hop, reggae, Blaxploitation soundtrack, and ’60/’70s protest music that defies the typically 90-minute long playlists of commercial radio stations that focuses on playing “hit” music tracks repetitively. Added to this will be commentary, discussion and analysis concerning the artists and the music that enriches the listener ...
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Who Watches The World Cup?

Awful Commentary

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Football and politics have been inseparable since the sports' creation, but how do they interact in the modern world? And what happens when countries with different domestic and international agendas meet in the ultimate clash of nation v nation conflict... the World Cup?! Starting with the Russia 2018 World Cup, Awful Commentary brings you: 'Who Watches The World Cup?' a podcast about the intersection of football and politics that aims to predict the results of matches through both the team ...
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Denny Carleton has been a long lasting figure in the Cleveland music scene, having played with notable '60s bands such as The Choir and the Lost Souls and has continued on writing, performing and recording through all of his musical genres changes , including punk ,Gospel ,blues ,jazz folk ,experimental, Avant Garde , and theatrical pieces As a gifted guitarist, he is also a singer and prolific songwriter whose blend of original material utilizing Folk, Rock and Acoustic influences has been ...
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Bom dia! Tudo bem? Come vai voce?? Guys gals and non-binary pals welcome back to another lovely episode of Behind The Bar! On today's episode, the gents are headed back in time and down south... TO BRASIL!!! Wet your reeds and practice your portuguese, because this episode will get you thinking about woodwind instruments and homewrecking like you'v…
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It’s Black Friday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/ Songs in the Key of Life stands apart, even next to the other four albums in Stevie Wonder's classic period. It resulted in the most hit singles: "I Wish", "Sir Duke", "As" and "Another Star". Chris Mol…
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Wrestler Jazmyne Hao, known as The Dragon of Malice, joins us to share her powerful story and passion for the sport. From balancing wrestling with her personal goals to chasing dream matches, Jazmyne proves why she’s one to watch in the ring.In this exclusive conversation, she talks about:How she got her start in professional wrestlingBalancing wre…
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ECW Original and multi-time Women’s Wrestling Champion Angel Orsini joins the show to discuss her journey through professional wrestling — from breaking barriers in ECW to shaping the future of women’s wrestling today.In this exclusive interview, Angel opens up about:Her legendary run as The Prodigette in ECWHer lifelong friendship with JazzThe tra…
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This week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers a high-energy trip through the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits in the nation, straight from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV. Pamela brings her signature warmth, flair, and Las Vegas polish as she guides listeners through rising stars, returning favorites, and major movers on th…
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Jazz Epicenter 6.7 – Episode 122 is a deep-dive into the golden era of classic jazz, guided by host Ralph Johnson, seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. This episode explores iconic recordings, influential jazz artists, and historic moments that shaped the sound of the 60s, 70s, and beyond. Ralph begins with a po…
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This week, Craig steers the ship with a fresh batch of Rate It and Either/Or prompts for Kevin — covering everything from genre gut-checks to impossible album choices. Quick takes, strong opinions, and probably a little friendly tension. Then they roll into album highlights from 2012, each picking one underrated or overlooked release from a year wh…
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It’s Black Friday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/ 1959 gave us Kind of Blue, Time Out ... and Mingus Ah Um. Adam and Peter dig into Charles Mingus’s most adventurous, soulful record: gospel, bebop, and pure Mingus genius. You’ve never heard it quite li…
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Busted Open host and founder Dave LaGreca joins Women’s Wrestling Talk for a deep dive into the world of women’s wrestling. We get into everything from Jade Cargill’s trajectory, Nia Jax’s current run, and who makes Dave’s personal Mount Rushmore of women’s wrestlers, to what he believes is next for Mercedes Moné.This is a can't miss, no filter con…
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Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, veteran music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner/founder (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festiv…
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From the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America — the official Mediabase chart of the week. This episode celebrates a season of rising stars and timeless legends. Saxophonist Najee, joined by Brian Simpson, holds the top spot with “Salvador.” Close behind, Adrian Crutchfield’s Sooo G…
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On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Ralph Johnson guides listeners on another soulful voyage through the “Jazz Scape”—a place without landmarks, where the destination is found in the music. Broadcasting from Los Angeles, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and seven-time Grammy Award winner spins timeless classics from Freddie Hubbard’s First Light …
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This week, Craig and Kevin bring the noise and the nostalgia — starting with a round of Craig’s Music Trivia, putting Kevin’s brain (and memory) to the test with a few stumper questions right out the gate. Then it’s time for Rate It and Either/Or, with both hosts trading turns at challenging each other with rapid-fire music topics, ranking prompts,…
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"Bassist extraordinaire Joe Sanders is getting his flowers from the Upright Citizens this time. Nobody plays like Joe, and his writing and collaborations are always incredible. Let's listen and share thoughts on this master!" The UC Joe Sanders playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ASufk595TtFJygTLRQGt9?si=b1d483320c8043e7 If you like Bass -…
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It’s Black Friday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/ At Town Hall captures a pivotal moment in Nina Simone's story, when she left behind her dream of being a concert pianist and embraced her identity as an indefinable and remarkable talent. At Town Hall s…
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What’s inside: The PA Supreme Court retention vote explained (and why the wording trips people up). Our Podpinion - Vote No on retaining the three judicial PA Supreme Court justices (on the back of your PA ballot). DC’s budget merry-go-round: “clean CRs,” shutdowns, and who actually feels it (SNAP/EBT, services, families). Immigration & enforcement…
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In Episode 22, we dig into a “fake independent” Senate run and where the money lands, a local explosives case in the Poconos, and why crime feels close to home when bail fails. We also tackle microplastics (packaging, dyes, and what sits in your water), budget battles vs. essentials, immigration funding paths, erased history and cultural literacy, …
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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — Week Ending November 1, 2025 Join Pamela Black from the KU-NV studios on the campus of UNLV for the smoothest show in America — counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits from coast to coast. This week’s lineup delivers a perfect blend of chart-topping icons, rising stars, and timeless legends. Hear fresh grooves …
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This week, Kevin and Craig keep the format sharp and the conversation loose — starting with a round of Rate It, as Kevin tosses a batch of songs Craig’s way for instant 1–10 ratings. Honest takes only. No lifelines. Then Craig hits Kevin (and the audience) with a fresh round of “Did You Know?” — sharing a music fact, backstory, or bit of lesser-kno…
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🔥 Tune in for the hottest takes, latest news, and everything happening in women’s wrestling.👉 Subscribe now and turn on notifications for weekly live shows, interviews, and exclusive content!#WomensWrestlingTalk #WWE #NXT #SmackDown #ROH #AEW #MercedesMone #Bayley #JacyJayne #NikkiBella #RedVelvet #HalloweenHavoc #WWENews #WrestlingPodcast[TK TRINI…
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It’s Black Friday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/ In 1981, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones set out on one of the most ambitious projects in pop music history: an album where every song was a hit. The result was Thriller. The record-breaking, chart-top…
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Episode 21 — Blowing Up Hydrogen Balloons We cover the campus protest chaos (yes, Charlie Kirk makes an appearance), a head‑shaking hydrogen‑balloon story that got FBI/ATF attention, New Jersey taxes and bag bans, whether some protests are “paid,” Social Security numbers as ID, and the line between student speech and school rules—especially when po…
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From the KUNV 91.5 FM studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black takes listeners on another silky-smooth ride through the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in America, as ranked by Mediabase Airplay. This week’s countdown features standout performances from Ryan LaValette (“London Nights”), Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”), Nathan Mitchell, PJ Sp…
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This week, Craig and Kevin waste no time — diving headfirst into a mix of Either/Or and Rate It challenges, throwing fast takes, forced decisions, and 1–10 gut ratings across genres, eras, and a few purposely dicey selections. From there, Craig throws in another trivia twist, hitting Kevin with questions meant to stump, surprise, or spark a spontan…
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Move over bourbon, here at behind the bar we're drowning our sorrows in local Canadian rye whiskey while listening to the blues. On today's episode we break down an old school blues classic, diving into the instruments, themes, and geographical knowledge present on the album. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band delivers some fiery harmonica, smooth ele…
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It's Wednesday and we are at the final stop before AEW Wrestledream happening this weekend with a special three hour watch along from Kansas City, MO. Join WWT's PR Princess and Timeless Elite Courtney Rice as she gives you the play by play for tonight's show. Matches include:Megan Bayne vs. Harley CameronAEW World Trios Championship – La Faccion I…
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