Best Benjamin Stone Podcasts (2025)

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The American Tragedy w/ Brandon Terry 1:27:21

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Trump grows increasingly agitated as Epstein files inch toward public release, Marjorie Taylor Greene becomes the latest Republican to wobble on loyalty, and new visa data shows some foreigners being denied entry to the U.S. for… being obese?? Meanwhile, a new AI study finds large language models occasionally breaking bad, Democrats gear up for ins…

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The Musician’s Life in the Romantic Era 1:00

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Send us a text Description The Musician’s Life in the Romantic Era in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Franz Liszt was the 19th-century equivalent of a rock star. Fans reportedly fought over his discarded gloves and hair strands, a frenzy dubbed Lisztomania. While his performances caused swooning in concert halls, his income oft…

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Toby Gad - Hit Pop Songwriter: "All Of Me" (John Legend), "Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie), "If I Were A Boy" (Beyonce). 19 Bn Streams. 3 Grammys. Madonna, Leona Lewis, Demi Lovato, Jessie J, Selena Gomez ... 35:38

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Toby Gad is one of the most successful pop songwriters of this era. His songs have gotten over 19 billion streams and have won 3 Grammys. His hits include “All of Me” with John Legend, and Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, both of which won “Song Of The Year”. He produced and wrote Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy”, and also albums for Madonna and Leona Le…

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Lauren Ellis - New Zealand Born Drummer And Composer. Winner Of New Zealand Grammy. LA Philharmonic, Seth Macfarlane, Peter Erskine! 28:41

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Lauren Ellis is a terrific drummer and composer from halfway around the world in Wellington, New Zealand, now living in Los Angeles. She’s worked with Peter Erskine, at USC's Music School. She plays with groups as diverse as the LA Philharmonic and with Seth Macfarlane. She writes commissioned works for jazz ensembles in the US and in New Zealand. …

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Juan Chiavassa - Argentinian Born, Multi-Genre Drummer, Producer, Composer. Plays With Mike Stern, Esperanza Spalding, John Patitucci, Jimmy Haslip. Leads The Neverpony Project! 38:45

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Juan Chiavassa is an Argentinian born drummer, producer, and composer. His work spans a number of genres, including jazz, Latin, R&B, soul, hip-hop, rock and world music. As a performer, he has collaborated with Mike Stern, Paquito D'Rivera, Esperanza Spalding, John Patitucci and Jimmy Haslip among others. He performed on The Tonight Show with Bad …

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Episode 345: Back In The Saddle 1:27:32

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On this episode of Grilling JR, the "Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross is officially back in the saddle! JR opens up with heartfelt updates on his health, his move back home to Oklahoma, and the fresh new direction the podcast is taking. Good Ol' JR is energized, motivated, and ready to get things rolling again on the microphone. Plus, Conrad welcomes "…

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Pierre Piscitelli - Grammy Winning Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger. Created Lyle Mays Anthology. Arranged Metallica, Todd Rundgren And ELP Music. Hosts A YouTube Channel! 35:14

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Pierre Piscitelli is a Grammy winning keyboardist, composer and arranger. He’s worked as a session keyboardist as well as an arranger for various string ensembles and big bands. His master work is a comprehensive 253-page anthology of all of the music of Lyle Mays, longtime collaborator with Pat Metheny. And he also scored Mays’s work Eberhard. Pie…

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The Cost of Survival w/ Brian Goldstone 1:16:58

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Government shutdown chaos deepens as hosts debate the fate of the 'Blue Wave', the DOJ targets judges with immigrant defense backgrounds, LAPD ignores City budget hiring more officers than it can afford, and Outkast finally gets their flowers at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. DeRay interviews journalist Brian Goldstone about his new book There …

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Mozart’s Piano: The Enlightenment’s Favourite Sound Machine 1:00

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Send us a text Description Mozart’s Piano: The Enlightenment’s Favourite Sound Machine in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Mozart loved his personal fortepiano so much he took it on tour. It still survives today in Salzburg. Unlike modern pianos, its keys are wood-topped, not ivory, and its sound is surprisingly intimate—more li…

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Michael Shrieve - Legendary Drummer With Santana. A Star Of Woodstock. Played on Rolling Stones' "Emotional Rescue" LP. Member Of GO With Steve Winwood And Al Di Meola! 45:48

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Michael Shrieve is the legendary drummer with Santana who became a superstar at Woodstock with his incredible drum solo in “Soul Sacrifice” during the band’s set. He went on to play with a Who’s Who in the music business including Steve Winwood and Al Di Meola in GO, a fusion supergroup, another band with Sammy Hagar and Neil Schon, and with Supert…

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Jane Eisner - Acclaimed Journalist And Author. Former Editor-In-Chief Of The Forward. Interviewed Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Benjamin Netanyahu. Author Of New Carole King Biography! 26:23

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Jane Eisner is an acclaimed journalist, author, educator and nonprofit leader. She was the editor-in-chief of The Forward, the influential Jewish newspaper. She’s been a professor at Columbia School of Journalism and a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s interviewed Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Benjamin Netanyahu among others. Her…

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Xito Lovell - Afro-Panamanian Grammy And Latin Grammy Winning Trombonist, Flugelhorn Player, Composer. Leader Of Que Xopa Collective. Performed With Ruben Blades, Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello, Jon Batiste ... 33:07

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Xito Lovell is an Afro-Panamanian Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning trombonist, flugelhorn player, composer and vocalist. He’s a protege of Ruben Blades and the leader of the Que Xopa Collective. He’s performed at major festivals including the Newport, Glastonbury and Riviera Maya Jazz Festivals and he’s had two recent appearances on The Tonigh…

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Episode 344: Survivor Series 2001 REMIX 2:02:34

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On this REMIX edition of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson revisit Survivor Series 2001, held November 18th at the historic Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina! The event featured the epic 5-on-5 showdown between Team WWF and Team Alliance for control of the company, plus unforgettable matches like the Immunity Battle Royal, E…

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Marc Broussard - Singer-Songwriter Of "Bayou Soul": Funk, Blues, R&B, Rock And Pop. Latest Album Features Joe Bonamassa! 31:39

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Marc Broussard is a Louisiana born musician whose music has been called “Bayou Soul” and “Swamp Pop”. It’s a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop together with his Southern roots. He learned music from his father, Ted Broussard, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist for “The Boogie Kings”. He’s performed on many of the late night network TV talk shows.…

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LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) - Ogni cosa è un segnale

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Programme de LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) pour webSYNradio : Ogni cosa è un segnale. L’intention de cette playlist inédite et originale élaborée pour webSYNradio est donc de proposer des suggestions sonores, en utilisant des langages qui stimulent la réflexion sur le monde d’aujourd’hui, sur ce qui se passe, et sur la manière don…

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The Alabama Solution & The Fiction of Fair Consequence 1:33:53

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A wave of layoffs hit Corporate America as the federal shutdown drags on, a drug bribery sting in Mississippi exposes 14 police officers among the 20 arrested, Trump’s White House denounces a Drexciya-inspired Smithsonian exhibit, and new research shows foodborne UTIs disproportionately impact low-income communities. DeRay interviews the team behin…

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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister 1:00

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Send us a text Description Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The earliest Western musical notation emerged in monasteries, where scribes invented “neumes”—tiny marks above text to guide singers. This humble invention paved the way for modern sheet music. So, the next ti…

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Arturo Sandoval - Legendary Cuban-Born Trumpeter. Kennedy Center Honoree, Presidential Medal Of Freedom, 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, Emmy. Master Of Afro-Cuban Rhythms! 47:39

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Arturo Sandoval is a legendary trumpeter, pianist and composer. Since he defected from Cuba over 30 years ago his accomplishments have been simply remarkable. He’s a 2024 Kennedy Center Honoree. He’s won 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, an Emmy, the Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. …

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Misha Piatigorsky - Russian Born Pianist. Winner Of Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. Latest Project: The Daddy Rabbit! 23:30

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Misha Piatigorsky is a Russian born pianist. His music is a fusion of jazz, rock and pop. He performs solo piano and trio concerts, and his latest project is The Daddy Rabbit, an immersive “theater-in-the-round” speakeasy show. He won the Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He can also be heard on the soundtracks of several films including “How …

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Writing What You Feel: Songcraft and Creative Process with Benjamin North 36:02

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In this episode of Also That, Heidi and Gennaro sit down with Northern California-based songwriter and storyteller Benjamin North to talk about music, process, and the art of staying creatively alive. Benji has written more than 40 songs and countless horror short stories. In this conversation, he shares what it takes to keep writing honestly, cons…

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Alexander Claffy - Terrific Young Bassist. Plays With Randy Brecker, Benny Benack III, Jimmy Cobb, Benny Green, Fred Hersch And Many Others! 28:04

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Alex Claffy is a terrific young bassist out of Philadelphia. He’s got his own thing going on but he’s also played with a number of great artists including Chris Botti, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Cobb, Fred Hersch, Benny Green and Leslie Odom Jr, one of the stars of Hamilton. My featured song is “The Rich Ones”. Spotify link. —----------------------------…

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Episode 343: No Mercy 2001 REMIX 1:12:32

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On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to the chaotic fall of 2001 for an inside look at WWE No Mercy 2001! JR shares behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most pivotal moments of the Invasion Era — when WWE and The Alliance clashed for control of the industry. From Stone Cold Ste…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - YAY! WE JUST PASSED 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 3:13

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Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast! This episode celebrates that we just passed 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! I started the podcast 4 1/2 years ago, during the depths of the pandemic. At that time I had no audience and no guests. What I did have though was a goal: to inspire and motivate people to follow their dream, just like I followed my yo…

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Chris Boardman - Oscar Nominated, 6x Emmy Award Winning, 13x Emmy Nominated, Film, TV And Recording Composer And Arranger. Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand! 36:38

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Chris Boardman is a master musician, arranger and composer. His resume is off the charts. He began his career in film, tv and recording in 1974. He’s received an Academy Award nomination for his work on “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13 Emmy nominations, and ASCAP and BMI film awards. He’s worked with a Who’s Who including Steven Spielberg, Bar…

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Between Hope and Rage 56:03

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Millions brace for food stamp losses as the federal shutdown drags on, Steve Bannon pushes Trump’s fantasy of a 2028 presidency, Eric Adams calls Andrew Cuomo 'snake and a liar' then endorses him for NYC Mayor, George Santos pens jailhouse blog ahead of pardon, the NBA faces a Mafia-backed betting scandal, and Angela Rye/Joe Budden conflict sparks …

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Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra: A Musical Who’s Who 1:00

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Send us a text Description Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra: A Musical Who’s Who in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact When The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra premiered, Britten wasn’t sure audiences would take it seriously. He needn’t have worried—it’s now one of the most-performed orchestral wo…

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Tierney Sutton - Superb 9x Grammy Nominated Jazz Singer. Leader Of The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood: "My Favorite Singer". She Scored His Movie "Sully". 16 Albums As Leader! 40:46

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Tierney Sutton is a superb 9x Grammy nominated jazz singer. Since 1993 she has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood has called her “my favorite singer” and he hired her to score his film “Sully” in which she sang the ending song “Flying Home”. She has released 16 albums as leader, addressing themes like materialism and the pursuit of hap…

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Alice Sandahl - Indie Musician. Founding Member And Keyboardist Of The Band La Luz. Got Her MFA And Now Mentors Other Artists! 30:55

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Alice Sandahl is an Indie musician. She’s been a professional musician for over 20 years and for 10 years she was a founder and keyboard player with the all-girl band La Luz. She has since developed a solo career and she also obtained an MFA in music. And she now helps other artists accomplish their songwriting dreams and artistic goals. My feature…

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Melissa Stylianou - Superb Canadian Jazz Vocalist With Irish And Greek Cypriot Roots. Sings The Great American Songbook To Johnny Cash, And Also With The Duchess Vocal Trio! 35:53

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Melissa Stylianou is a superb jazz singer. She’s Canadian born, with Irish and Greek Cypriot roots. Her material runs the gamut from the Great American Songbook to Johnny Cash. She has performed at numerous festivals and clubs and toured internationally. And she’s also a member of the award winning vocal trio Duchess. My featured song is “Tessa” fr…

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Episode 342: All Tricks, No Treats/ Halloween Havoc 1992 1:26:09

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On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, It's Halloween Havoc 1992, which means it's Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal with Jake Roberts & Sting headlining the show from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Ron Simmons defends the WCW Title against Cactus Jack, Rick Rude challenges Masahiro Chono for the NWA title, Steve Williams & Steve Austin take on Barry Wind…

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Yolanda Kondonassis - Rock Star Harpist! 2x Grammy Nominated. World's Most Recorded Classical Harpist. Dedicated Environmentalist! 32:36

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Yolanda Kondonassis is a Rock Star of the harp. She’s got two Grammy nominations. She’s considered one of the world’s leading solo harpists and she is the world’s most recorded classical harpist. She has performed worldwide and released over 25 albums. She’s been featured on CNN, PBS and NPR. And listen to this - she is a dedicated environmentalist…

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When Power Pulls the Plug 1:11:06

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Candace Owens barred from entry into several countries, Gavin Newsom caught slipping by Van Lathan and reparations leaders, while videos of Charlie Kirk’s murder remain online by design. PSTP hosts debate on mass movements in America and honor the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and legendary trans activist. News Mi…

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The Pulse Redefined: Rhythmic Complexity in 20th-Century Music 1:00

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Send us a text Description The Pulse Redefined: Rhythmic Complexity in 20th-Century Music in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact When The Rite of Spring premiered in Paris, 1913, its jarring rhythms helped cause a near riot. Audience members shouted, booed, and even fought. A century later, the same rhythms are considered masterpie…

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Martha Redbone - Extraordinary Afro-Indigenous Singer, Songwriter, Composer. United States Artist Fellow. "Tasty Gumbo" Of Kentucky Roots Music Mixed With Brooklyn! 32:34

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Martha Redbone is an extraordinary artist - a singer, songwriter and composer. She was selected as a United States Artist Fellow. Her music has been called a “tasty gumbo” of roots music which combines the folk and mountain blues of her youth growing up in the coal country of Kentucky, together with her teenage years living in Brooklyn, NY. Her son…

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Episode 341: Steering Through WCW Confusion 1:47:04

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On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 32 years to Halloween Havoc 1991! The guys dive into all the happenings of the time — life in WCW without Ric Flair, the introduction of the infamous "steering committee," the challenges of a stacked injury list, and of course, the unforget…

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Graham Sharp - Grammy Winning Bluegrass Star. Plays Banjo And Guitar, Songwriter. Member of Steep Canyon Rangers. Plays With Steve Martin! 30:54

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Graham Sharp is a Grammy winning bluegrass star. He’s an accomplished banjo and guitar player and songwriter. He plays with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a very cool bluegrass band. Graham also has a solo career. And he’s been the right hand man for fellow banjoist Steve Martin on record and on stage since 2009. My featured song is “Sunday Slide”, my l…

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Dave Eggar - Rock Star Cellist: 5x Grammy Nominated. Played On Coldplay's "Viva La Vida". Performed With Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner! 37:03

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Dave Eggar is a Rock Star Cellist. He’s a 5x Grammy nominee. He plays classical, rock, bluegrass and more. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music including Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Train. And it’s his cello that opens Coldplay's massive hit "Viva La Vida". On a personal note, I met Dave recently …

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SPECIAL EPISODE - Introducing "MI CACHIMBER", Robert's New Single. His Tribute To His Father. Ft. Benny Benack III And David Smith On Flugelhorn! 7:15

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This is a Special Episode introducing “Mi Cachimber”, my new single. It’s my tribute to my father, Bert Miller. My dad was a self-taught trumpet player. He loved music. He played weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, private parties and the like on the weekends. In particular he loved Latin music. Whenever we were in the car he would always tune the radio to one…

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Democracy for Sale w/ LaShawn Harris 1:31:06

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It’s chaos, capitalism, and counterprogramming this week: Katie Porter’s office implodes, Turning Point USA takes its culture wars to the Super Bowl, a billion-dollar political betting platform blurs the line between democracy and data, and a Philly creative turns her home into resistance art. DeRay interviews LaShawn Harris, author of Tell Her Sto…

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Breaking the Spell: Reaction Against Romanticism in Early 20th-Century Music 1:00

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Send us a text Description Breaking the Spell: Reaction Against Romanticism in Early 20th-Century Music” in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact When Stravinsky’s Pulcinella premiered in 1920, audiences were puzzled—was it parody, homage, or rebellion? Stravinsky called it “a look backward with a smile,” summing up the entire neocla…

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Adam Blackstone - Music Superstar: Grammy And Emmy Winning Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Bassist. Musical Director for Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Eminem. Super ... 38:22

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Adam Blackstone is a Music Superstar. He is one of the most in-demand musicians on the planet earth. He’s a Grammy and Emmy award winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and bassist. He’s been the Musical Director for Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and Eminem. He handled the Super Bowl Halftime Show wit…

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Robert Rodriguez - Beatles Superfan. Beatles Expert, Award Winning Beatles Author, Host Of A Beatles Podcast! 27:53

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Robert Rodriguez is a Beatles Superfan. He’s a Beatles expert and an Award winning Beatles author including “Solo in the 70s and Revolver: How The Beatles Re-Imagined Rock ‘N’ Roll”. His newest book is called “Ribbons of Rust: The Beatles’ Recording History in Context”. He also hosts a Beatles podcast which has had guests like Peter Jackson (Direct…

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Jeff Scott - Grammy Winning French Horn Player, Composer, Arranger. Plays Studio, Chamber, Solo, Orchestral, Broadway, Ballet. Composes Urban Classical Music! 35:10

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Jeff Scott is a Grammy award winning French horn player, composer and arranger. He plays chamber, solo, orchestral, Broadway, ballet, classical, jazz and pop. As a composer Jeff writes what he calls Urban Classical Music. It’s rooted in European traditions and informed by African American culture. He was a member of the acclaimed wind quintet Imani…

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Episode 340: The 2003 Rebuilding Of The WWE Roster 2:26:03

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On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to Judgment Day 2003! With the WWE adjusting to life without Stone Cold Steve Austin as an active member of the roster, JR reflects on what it was like to help steer the company through this major transition. Hear his firsthand stories and insigh…