Best Johnny Starr Podcasts (2025)

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Reintroduction: Jack & Robin's Hiatus Highlights 40:18

7d ago40:18

40:18

After a few years away, Jack and Robin are back Beatling on and writing about themselves in the third person. In this episode, we run through a few of our highlights from the Beatles universe that have taken place while we've been away. And there are a lot! Paul's live tour. Now and Then, our favourite new Beatles books, and more. We also discuss a…

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Starr Fireworks Dealer Show – Pre Show 54:04

7d ago54:04

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Episode #167: Starr Fireworks Dealer Show – Pre Show Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker John and Ron hosted a Starr Fireworks Dealer Show – Pre-Show, live from the Starr Fireworks showroom in Fargo, North Dakota. John has just returned from China, and after the serious talk about the recent China tariffs, the guys talk about their surroundings.…

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China Tariffs Threaten America’s Fireworks 1:19:31

1M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Episode #166: China Tariffs Threaten America’s Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Guests: Stacy Schneitter Blake, President of the National Fireworks Association | Steve Houser, Past President of the National Fireworks Association The fireworks industry is facing a significant challenge due to the tariffs currently imposed on our prod…

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Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) 54:29

1M ago54:29

54:29

Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) I’d like to invite you into a space I’ve been creating for my own wellness—Lights In, a free guided meditation series that blends sound and reflection to explore the nature of existence and the value of life itself…

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Give Them All Corned Beef 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Episode #165: Give Them All Corned Beef Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Guest: Hello Louie It’s St. Patrick’s Day and the guys are in Chicago. The fireworks business is starting to heat up. The 4th of July is a few short months away and it’s starting to get exciting. As discussed many times, the fireworks industry is slow to move so it’s not…

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Loteria 1:13:35

3M ago1:13:35

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Episode #164: Loteria Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker It’s Super Bowl weekend and the guys are back in Cabo San Lucas Mexico for some much needed rest & relaxation. Louie joins Ron and John at the Casa Starr table for some fireworks discussion. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe and check out our YouTube channel. Some topics covered …

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We All Have to Have an Expert 1:13:40

4M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Episode #163: We All Have to Have an Expert Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker It’s January and the inauguration is over. President Trump is in office and Ron and John get together to recap recent events and discuss what this means to the industry of fireworks. This episode was recorded at the Pyro Podcast studios in suburban Illinois. If you l…

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S3.E.18 Ari Posner and Joel Schwartz on the Musician's Insider with Aaron Kronis 36:49

4M ago36:49

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Watch the interview with Aaron Kronis, Joel Schwartz and Ari Posner, who are both composers, musicians and more! Follow their work here: Ari: https://arimusic.com/ Joel: http://joelschwartz.ca/ https://filmguitars.com/

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NOEL NOAB – Surprise! Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr 1:25:15

5M ago1:25:15

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NOEL NOAB Episode #10: Surprise! Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime,…

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NOEL NOAB – Ed Vasel, Dominator Fireworks & VP of the NFA 25:50

5M ago25:50

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NOEL NOAB Episode #09: Ed Vasel, Dominator Fireworks & Vice President of the NFA Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. Durin…

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NOEL NOAB – Steve Houser, Red Rhino Fireworks 20:51

5M ago20:51

20:51

NOEL NOAB Episode #08: Steve Houser, Red Rhino Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get …

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NOEL NOAB – Darci Hoesley, Maximum Load Fireworks 16:08

5M ago16:08

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NOEL NOAB Episode #07: Darci Hoesley, Maximum Load Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we …

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NOEL NOAB – Wilson, Chili / Black Scorpion Fireworks 17:35

5M ago17:35

17:35

NOEL NOAB Episode #06: Wilson, Chili / Black Scorpion Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, …

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NOEL NOAB – Matt Roach, Pyro Buy 18:52

5M ago18:52

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NOEL NOAB Episode #05: Matt Roach, Pyro Buy Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 imp…

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NOEL NOAB – John Jersey, Red Rooster Fireworks 13:00

5M ago13:00

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NOEL NOAB Episode #04: John Jersey, Red Rooster Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get…

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NOEL NOAB – Tom Wilson, Black Market Fireworks 17:37

5M ago17:37

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NOEL NOAB Episode #03: Tom Wilson, Black Market Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get…

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NOEL NOAB – Amy Liu, Happy Family / Riakeo Fireworks 14:59

5M ago14:59

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NOEL NOAB Episode #02: Amy Liu, Happy Family / Riakeo Fireworks Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, and it’s wired for ignition and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this do…

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NOEL NOAB – Paul Smith, President of the PGI 29:01

5M ago29:01

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NOEL NOAB Episode #01: Paul Smith, President of the PGI Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get t…

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Once Again I Sound Like a Narcissist 1:12:44

6M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Episode #152: Once Again I Sound Like a Narcissist Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The guys have been apart for over a month and there’s much to discuss. The bulk of the episode is a recap of John’s annual buying trip in China and what the wholesalers can expect for next year. This episode was recorded at the Pyropodcast studios in suburban …

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S3. E17 Andrew Morgan Smith - Average Joe Movie -The Musician's Insider Podcast with Aaron Kronis 45:38

6M ago45:38

45:38

🎙️ The Musician's Insider Podcast - Season 3, Episode [Insert Episode Number] 🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented composer and musician Andrew Morgan Smith to dive deep into his creative process, career journey, and advice for aspiring musicians. With an impressive portfolio spanning film, TV, and video game scores, Andrew s…

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S3. E16. - Jens Bjornkjaer from Ofuture.org on The Musician's Insider Podcast with Aaron KRONIS 30:54

6M ago30:54

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🎙️ S3. E16 - My Interview with Jens Bjornkjaer from Ofuture.org 🎧 In this episode of The Musician's Insider Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented musician and visionary, Jens Bjornkjaer, co-founder of Ofuture.org. Jens shares his journey, insights into crafting unique sounds, and the inspiration behind his innovative music projects. We d…

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S3. E15 Samantha Ava & Aaron Kronis on The Musician's Insider (IRL) In Person in Studio. 35:57

7M ago35:57

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https://www.samanthaava.com/ Insta: @samanthaavamusic Aaron Kronis interviews the lovely Samantha Ava, a Canadian Pop Country Singer prior to having her Sing on 'The Girl' from the upcoming KRONIS album Generation XLNT

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Pyro Sex Party! 1:03:56

7M ago1:03:56

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Episode #151: Pyro Sex Party! Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The night before John leaves for his annual China buying trip, Ron and John get together to recap recent events at NFA and discuss future plans. This annual Halloween episode was recorded at the Pyropodcast studios in suburban Illinois. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe a…

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Larry Lomaz NFA Roundtable 1:06:01

8M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Episode #150: Larry Lomaz Roundtable – Live From NFA Fall Expo Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Steve Kozar and Robert Burke This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in Erie, Pennsylvania during the NFA’s annual Fall Expo. There’s always some great fun and fascinating stories when the name Larry Loma…

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Pro Line Product Discussion 40:57

8M ago40:57

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Episode #149: Pro Line Product Discussion – Live From NFA Fall Expo Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Steve Hauser, Past President NFA & Ed Vasel, Vice President NFA This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in Erie Pennsylvania during the NFA’s annual Fall Expo. There was a noticeable increase in “Pro…

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Bum Bum 1:23:13

9M ago1:23:13

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Episode #148: Bum Bum Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the Fireworks Brigade Studios in suburban Illinois. The selling season and the Independence Day Holiday are now over. John and Ron are in Chicago to wrap up the season and look forward to the NFA Expo. They take some t…

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I Thought These Were Fake Handcuffs 38:29

10M ago38:29

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Episode #147: I Thought These Were Fake Handcuffs Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the warehouse of Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota. It’s the 4th of July and the guys are prepared for the Final Countdown. If you like our podcast, you’ll love our YouTube channel. Some…

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She Thinks My Pyro’s Sexy 50:48

11M ago50:48

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Episode #146: She Thinks My Pyro’s Sexy Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the warehouse of Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota. It’s the middle of retail week and the guys are getting somewhat “loopy”. If you like our podcast, you’ll love our YouTube channel. Some topics …

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360 Shots of Pure Pleasure 1:02:46

11M ago1:02:46

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Episode #145: 360 Shots of Pure Pleasure Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the warehouse of Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota. It’s the start of retail week and the guys are moving out of their comfort zones. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel. If yo…

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S3. E10. Matt Starr - Pro Drummer and Music Industry Coach on The Musician's Insider Podcast with Aaron Kronis 32:17

12M ago32:17

32:17

Title: Matt Starr - Pro Drummer and Music Industry Coach In this awesome episode of The Musician's Insider, we hang out with the super talented Matt Starr, a pro drummer and top-notch music industry coach. Matt's played with some of the biggest names in rock like Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, and Joe Lynn Turner. He takes us through his amazing journey fro…

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A Decade of Discord 51:45

12M ago51:45

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Episode #144: A Decade of Discord Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Dino & Mad Ox Bob It’s been 10 years since the very first episode of Fireworks Brigade was uploaded to the internet. Since that time, we’ve made it our mission to always inform and entertain our listeners while entertaining each other. For most of this episode,…

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We’re Here; Let’s Get Things Rolling 1:12:45

1y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Episode #143: We’re Here; Let’s Get Things Rolling Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Hello Louie Better late than never, the guys are back in Cabo San Lucas Mexico for some much needed rest & relaxation. Louie joins Ron and John at the Casa Starr table for some fireworks discussion. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe to…

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S3. E1. - The MadMenOfMetal Episode with Johnny Miller @GenuineItalian1 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

I met Johhny Miller last year on TikTok at GenuineItalian1 and he told me about #MadMenOfMetal which is a hashtag on TikTok to help guitarists band together to 'beat the algorithm' as an entity. Watch my discussion with him on The Musician's Insider Season 3 Episode 1.

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S2. E14 - Andrew Synowiec - Professional Grammy Winning Guitarist on The Musician's Insider with Aaron Kronis 28:18

1y ago28:18

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Amazing Guitarist! Andrew Synowiec - andrewsynowiec.com Recent album: ⁠FUN⁠ And the Radio Edit single "⁠Late To the Party⁠" released on all streaming platforms June 16th, 2024 Instagram @andrewsynowiec www.youtube.com/@andrewsynowiec SRT band: www.srtgroove.com See Aaron's discussion with Andrew Synoweic, a grammy winning guitar player and session …

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S2. E13. ANONYMOUS with Aaron KRONIS on The Musician's Insider Podcast 26:09

1y ago26:09

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This was initially supposed to be the first episode of Season Two but I left it for editing and didn't come back to it until after the Pandemic. This episode was prior to the release of my album AGAINST THE WORLD which is out now. @AnonymousTheMc94 on Insta, ANONYMOUS is the rapper from my song SO GONE and he has numerous albums out now. Go see! IN…

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A Tribute to Poppy 1:20:42

1y ago1:20:42

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Episode #142: A Tribute to Poppy Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Life can change unexpectedly and no one can escape heartbreak. It’s with a heavy heart that we let our listeners know that John’s father passed away earlier this month. John and Ron take some time to heal and talk about Poppy’s large and wonderful life. As a friend once said, “…

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Mad Ox Bob 1:26:29

1+ y ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Episode #141:Mad Ox Bob Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The ball has just dropped, the spilled champagne is still sticky and it’s time to turn the calendars to 2024. Ron and John meet in Chicago at the Pyro Podcast studios to talk about the market challenges in 2024. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Some top…

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Is Your Demo Tight Little Boy? 1:34:09

1+ y ago1:34:09

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Episode #140: Is Your Demo Tight Little Boy? Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Steve Kozar It’s Christmas time and most people aren’t thinking about fireworks. Nevertheless, Ron, John, and their buddy Louie meet in Chicago at the Pyro Podcast studio to talk about fireworks and sing a song. Make sure to stick around for the pyro…

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Bang Bang Boom Boom 1:09:05

1+ y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Episode #139: Bang Bang Boom Boom Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker With a short break in travel schedules, John and Ron get together for their pre-Thanksgiving episode. They meet in Chicago at the Pyro Podcast studio to talk about fireworks and some other seasonal issues. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Some…

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S2. E11. - Darryl Hurs - DIT Community and Indie Week - Conversation with Aaron Kronis of The Musician's Insider 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

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The Musician's Insider: Season 2 Episode 11 - Interview with Darryl Hurs from the DIT Community (Do It Together Music Community) DIT Community & IndieWeek (Nov 6th-9th, 2023) Indie Week Visit the The Musician's Insider for other episodes (Audio only) More Links: Gord Downi & Chani Wenjack Fund: DownieWenjack.ca/ Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’…

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The Bunker’s Empty; What Happened? 1:03:36

1+ y ago1:03:36

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Episode #138: The Bunker’s Empty; What Happened? Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The conventions are over and John and Ron get together for their annual Halloween episode. They meet in Chicago at the Pyropodcast studios to talk about fireworks and some other seasonal issues. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe to this and our YouTube …

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S2. E6 The Musician's Insider - Pat Irwin Composer and Musician 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

Step into the captivating world of The Musician's Insider Season 2, Episode 6, as we delve into the extraordinary talents of Pat Irwin, the renowned musician and composer. Join us as we explore the depths of his musical genius and uncover the secrets behind his remarkable career. Prepare to be transported to the nostalgic realm of 90's Nickelodeon …

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S2. E5. Captain Crunch (John Draper) Famous Blue Box creator/hacker talks ChatGPT with Aaron Kronis on The Musician's Insider 44:28

2y ago44:28

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The world renowned and famous Captain Crunch (John Draper) creator of The Blue Box that he used to hack the AT & T phone trunk lines with Steve Wozniak of Apple and more! John's new book is called 'Beyond The Little Blue Box' Follow his YouTube channel: YouTube.com/Jdcrunchman999 Find it SIGNED on eBay here: Or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bey…

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S2. E4 - Ed The Sock - on The Musician's Insider with Aaron Kronis. MuchMusic's +1990s Ed The Sock! 19:02

2y ago19:02

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Listen closely as Aaron Interviews MuchMusic's ED THE SOCK on his podcast. Talking about NewMusicNation.ca and more Follow KRONIS Spotify right now: KRONIS on Spotify Gear: D&A Guitar Gear: https://DnaGuitarGear.com Ernie Ball guitars: https://www.ernieball.com Godin/Seagull Guitars: https://godinguitars.com/ Jim Dunlop Guitar Picks + Rackmount Wah…

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Covers Challenge Vol. 2 with Johnny White Really-Really 48:42

2+ y ago48:42

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It's our belated Christmas special! Friend of the show, comedian and musician Johnny White Really-Really returns to take part in our second Beatles Cover Challenge. We pick a Beatles track for each other, have one month to record it, and reunite to discuss the results and what we've learned about the songs by recreating them. You can find the full …

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Ed Dowie's Personal Beatles 1:19:56

2+ y ago1:19:56

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Musician and songwriter Ed Dowie joins Jack and Robin to discuss his Personal Beatles. Ed chats about emotive music (notably She's Leaving Home), songwriting techniques and processes, and what makes music good - there's an easy one. There's also some Weekly Wings and Robin gets a preview of the re-release Concert for George. Find out more about the…

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S2. E3 - Alan Cross - on The Musician's Insider with Aaron Kronis. Alan from EDGE 102.1 FM and more. 40:58

2+ y ago40:58

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Aaron Interviews Alan Cross, from AJournalofMusicialThings.com and a legend in Toronto, Canada radio as a broadcaster for years telling us about the ongoing history of new music. Let's hear Alan's advice to new artists with a record coming out!By Aaron Kronis

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Max Tundra's Personal Beatles 1:14:08

2+ y ago1:14:08

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Musician, Ben Jacobs AKA Max Tundra joins Jack and Robin this week to share his personal Beatles. Under the name Max Tundra, Ben's critically acclaimed and influential solo records have recently been reissued on Domino, and he has worked with an array of artists from Arca to Daphne and Celeste. Ben chats about the Beatles influence on this solo wor…

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Andrew O'Neill's Personal Beatles 1:15:50

2+ y ago1:15:50

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Occult, cult comedian, Andrew O'Neill joins Jack & Robin this week to reveal their Personal Beatles. We also chat about Andrew's Heavy Metal-influenced stand-up, The Beatles' influence on heavy music and 70's counter culture, and Paul's monumental set at Glastonbury 2022. There's also new Weekly Wings and a new feature: Robin's Fascinating Breakdow…

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Doc Brown's Personal Beatles 54:58

2+ y ago54:58

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Rapper, comedian and actor Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown joins Jack and Robin this week to share his personal Beatles. Ben chats about growing up with Abbey Road, this eclectic formative music tastes, and how his career has seen him navigate the different worlds of comedy, music and acting. You can currently see Ben is the new Star Wars series, An…

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