Best R4 Podcasts (2025)

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French Open R4 - Brilliant Bublik downs Draper, Sabalenka survives and Swiatek's great escape 1:02:45

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Brits, over and out. It’s been another thrilling last couple of days at Roland Garros so why not join Joel and Kim as they take stock on all the Round 4 action in Paris. Jack Draper fell to a red-hot drop shotting maestro Alexander Bublik to bring his campaign to an abrupt end whilst Cam Norrie failed to match his Geneva performance with a straight…

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2025 Week 22-23 - Roland Garros (R1-R3 Recap and Takeaways, R4 Preview) 1:58:11

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In this Roland Garros pod, we recap the first 7 days of the tournament and discuss the betting lines for the eight 4th round matches. We talk about a multitude of topics including: Sinner's dominant performance vs. Lehecka and his prospects for the business end of the tournament, Draper's rise and physical/mental maturity, Musetti's potential, Alca…

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Djokovic on playing during PSG triumph, Draper the UFC fighter + our Roland-Garros tips! 25:30

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Football meets Tennis as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrate their Champions League Triumph at Roland-Garros as Ousmane Dembélé brings the cup to Philippe-Chatrier and Alina has a front row seat to see all the action....on the big screen. Someone who didn't even have that luxury was Novak Djokovic who was playing the Night Session match at the same…

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(S4E6) ⚡️ BETWEEN: Boundaries and Thresholds 14:42

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It's that liminal drinking game! An extract of the introduction to Boundaries and Thresholds, by Hilda Davidson. 💎 Enjoy bonus episode Are The Fairies The Dead? 🌟 Recommended: (S2E5) Places Between Places 📖 Purchase Boundaries and Thresholds from The Folklore Society Davidson, H.E., Stroud, Thimble Press (1993), Boundaries and Places, Papers from a…

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Episode 367 - Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears 1:14:48

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The crew pinches a harmonic while listening to the 1991 solo release No More Tears from everyone's favorite uncle Ozzy Osbourne. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. New music coming soon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: h…

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French Open R3 - Alcaraz wobbles on again, Keys leads historic 'USA 8' + Week 2 Preview 51:31

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Week 2 at Roland Garros is here, and Tennis Weekly has everything you need to get caught up ahead of the action in Paris. On the men’s side, Jack Draper dismantled rising star João Fonseca to join fellow Brit Cam Norrie against a backdrop of PSG football fireworks in the last 16, while Djokovic, Sinner, and Zverev cruise through — and Carlos Alcara…

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Draper keeps delivering, French Open crowd debate + Night Session gender question returns 22:55

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Bonjour from Roland-Garros, well we should say the Jardin du Luxembourg for a special edition of Tennis Weekly Journal as Alina and Chris have ventured into the city and found the local tennis courts. On today's episode they cover the epic match between Gael Monfils and Jack Draper that lit up the Night session and Philippe-Chatrier in one of the m…

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French Open R2 - Sinner show retires Gasquet, Swiatek swag return and Alcaraz's iffy haircut 1:02:29

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The gang’s all here! Joel, Kim and Chris return to serve up all the drama from Round 2 of Roland-Garros 2025 — and what a rollercoaster it’s been! It was heartbreak for the British women as all three bowed out, but there’s still hope on the men’s side with a surprise all-Brit clash now set between Fearnley and Norrie. Meanwhile, Jack Draper lit up …

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Coco Gauff brings the style but not rackets, Djokovic saves Chatrier crowd from downpour 24:07

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Your third podcast postcard from the Paris at the French Open from Alina and Chris, who covering all the behind the scenes action from Roland-Garros including Coco Gauff forgetting her rackets but remembering her custom New Balance leather jacket for the walk out! They also put questions to Jack Draper and Iga Swiatek with varying degrees of succes…

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French Open R1 - Draper in Brits Blitz, Osaka's tough loss + Nadal gets Big 4 Goodbye 56:02

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Drama, delight and double bagels! It can only mean one thing... the French Open Round 1 catch up at Roland Garros with Joel and Kim. It's been a Brit bonanza in Paris, with 6 of 7 sailing into Round 2 – including Emma Raducanu, who now faces defending champ Iga Swiatek in a blockbuster showdown. Cameron Norrie also pulled off the upset of the round…

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Raducanu relishes French Open return as Djokovic reveals Murray's response to 100th title 22:46

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On Day 2 at Roland Garros, Chris and Alina were courtside for Emma Raducanu winning return to Paris as she overcame sickness to beat Wang Xinyu in three sets. She also let it be known that she doesn't agree with the scheduling for practice sessions and would like to practice on bigger courts. That won't be a problem for Emma as in her next round sh…

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Episode 366 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy and the Poor Boys 1:05:02

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The R4 crew tips a cap to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day by discussing one of the great protest bands of the Vietnam era - Creedence Clearwater Revival. Here we break down their 1969 release Willy and the Poor Boys. Thank you to all who have, are, and will serve. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow the…

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The 'Big Four' reunite for Nadal farewell, Swiatek takes on press, Tommy's truck update 26:33

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What an emotional first day at Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal said goodbye to the tournament he won 14 times with the help of the Big Four, as Djokovic, Federer and Murray helped honour one of the greatest of all time and there were tears. Elsewhere at the French Open Iga Swiatek clapped back on media day and proclaimed 'I'm sorry you are not lifted…

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2025 ATP Week 22 - Roland Garros (Draw Talk, Futures Bets, Round 1 Preview) 2:30:46

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In this new pod, we talk all things @rolandgarros. We do a mega preview of the draw and breakdown each quarter individually. We talk about a multitude of topics including: potential roadblocks for Sinner and Alcaraz, Musetti's "easy" quarter, Djokovic's chances of winning a 25th grand slam, and much more. We incorporate some Round 1 talk in the dra…

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French Open Preview - Alcaraz the man to beat, Swiatek's crown under threat in Paris 1:02:01

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Roland Garros is here! The French Open has officially landed and the singles draws are out. Join Joel, Kim, and Chris as they dive into the next two weeks in Paris—with plenty of plot twists already in the brackets. On the men’s side, top seeds Sinner and Alcaraz face tricky paths, while Novak Djokovic seems to have lucked out with a smoother draw …

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2025 ATP Week 21 - Madrid/Rome Recap, Clay Court Power Rankings, Geneva/Hamburg 2nd Round Preview 1:54:18

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In our first pod in a while, we do a comprehensive recap of the Masters 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome. We talk about a multitude of topics including Alcaraz's win vs. Sinner in the Rome final, possible threats to Sinner and Alcaraz at Roland Garros, Draper and Musetti's rise, Zverev's relative struggles, Cerundolo's improvements, and much mor…

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Alcaraz stops Sinner as rivalry reignites Rome, Paolini powers to history, Djokovic/Murray split 1:11:22

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It’s a milestone moment at Tennis Weekly HQ as we celebrate our 500th episode! Join us for a special edition with Joel, Kim and Chris on hand to look back on all the events from Week 2 at the Italian Open plus look ahead to the French Open. In Rome, the electric rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reignited once again, with Carlitos em…

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Episode 365 - Tool - Aenima 1:31:17

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Rockin Mike joins the crew to take a journey through the 1996 release Aenima from Tool. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Used by permission. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twi…

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NEPTUNE CUP singles GT - results you will not hear of anywhere else! 1:00:04

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We're back after a hiatus to discuss the GT that took place in our very own 3city area... However we both were unlucky to miss it, so we'll have Dyuceu over to discuss it!

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Book Club - ‘Rafael Nadal The Warrior’ - grit, glory and 14 French Opens with Chris Clarey 58:30

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Paris... Roland Garros... French Open... with the second Grand Slam of the season just around the corner, we bring you a special episode from Tennis Weekly HQ where we talk Spanish legend Rafael Nadal with renowned tennis journalist and author Christopher Clarey who gives us an honest and insightful portrayal of the King of Clay in his latest book:…

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Rome - Sinner returns to spotlight, Alcaraz back in the groove but Swiatek slips again 1:01:14

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We're halfway through the Italian Open in Rome, and there’s been no shortage of drama in the final clay Masters event in the build up to the French Open in Paris. Joel and Chris are on hand at Tennis Weekly HQ to talk all about the return of the World Number 1 Jannik Sinner from suspension including the player and fan reaction. Carlos Alcaraz is al…

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Episode 364 - Muddy Waters - Electric Mud 1:10:08

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The crew revisits Prof's 'HIGH' School days by discussing Electric Mud, the 1968 release from Muddy Waters. Hope everyone had a great Mud-der's Day...Rock On! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousr…

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Sinner's back! Rome awaits as Sabalenka and Ruud rule Madrid, Draper shows Paris promise 1:15:44

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So, SO close… this week at Tennis Weekly HQ, we unpack all the drama from a thrilling Week 2 at the Madrid Open! Jack Draper came agonizingly close to a second Masters title, but it was Casper Ruud who claimed the biggest win of his career in a gripping three-set final. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance with a statement v…

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Episode 363 - R.E.M. - Out of Time 1:24:48

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Hey, Hey, Hey! The crew revisits the 1991 smash hit record Out of Time from R.E.M. Rock On Baby Baby Baby! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: …

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Madrid - Djokovic doubts grow, Gauff swagger returns in blackout + Alcaraz on Netflix verdict 1:00:06

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A dramatic Monday in Madrid as a power outage across Spain and Portugal cancelled play for the day at the Madrid Open. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they look back on all the events of the first week where Novak Djokovic lost for the third time in a row leaving us to question (for the umpteenth time) whether he is a serious prospe…

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Episode 362 - King Buffalo - Regenerator 1:07:36

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The highly recommended 2022 release Regenerator from King Buffalo takes the crew on a little ride this week. No need for showers, and eat 'em if you got 'em. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. New content on Patreon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contac…

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Scotland v Ireland and W6N Round 5 Preview! 36:58

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Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the final weekend of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland head to Edinburgh looking for a third away win of the championship. Scott Bemand's side are looking to better their tally of 10 points from last year and consolidate third place in the table. Scotland v Ireland is live on Virgin Media P…

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Ostapenko wows Stuttgart, Rune rules Barca, Serena on Sinner + Madrid preview 1:05:15

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Penko Power returns! It’s been a week for upsets on the ATP and WTA Tours this week as Jelena Ostapenko and Holger Rune were the big winners in Stuttgart and Barcelona. The Latvian gave us a reminder of all her talents with wins over Sabalenka and Swiatek whilst Rune put Carlos Alcaraz to the sword and returns to the Top 10. Alexander Zverev also r…

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Episode 361 - Blind Faith - Blind Faith 54:26

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The R4 crew hopes you experienced "The Presence of the Lord" this Easter weekend...or at least we did while reviewing the self-titled 1969 record from supergroup Blind Faith. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by Permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Join our re-launched Patreon @ridiculousrockrecords! Website: https://rid…

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VMTV Rugby Pod | R4 Preview as Ireland face Wales! 39:22

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Round 4 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend and it's Wales this Sunday for Ireland. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the weekend but firstly look back on that Ireland v England game in Cork which for the first 40 minutes was seriously impressive from Ireland. Our live game this weekend is England v Scotlan…

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2025 ATP Week 16 - Barcelona, Munich (QF Preview, Recap of Monte Carlo and Start of Clay Season) 2:23:45

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Our first podcast in a while includes an in-depth preview of all 8 quarterfinal matches in @bcnopenbs and @BMWOpen500. As Manny hasn't seen the lines prior to recording, we play "guess the lines" which is inspired by @BillSimmons podcast with Cousin Sal during the NFL season! We also recap the start to the clay court season and give our thoughts on…

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Contact Lost does Teams - Army Archetypes and how they work 59:54

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This episode starts a series around understanding teams events. We focus on team composition and what army archetypes usually form a a 5v5 or 8v8 team. We will try to provide some examples for each archetype and to explain how such a tool set can be used to the team's advantage in the pairings process…

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Alcaraz finds form in Monte-Carlo, Raducanu mulls ex-Murray coach, Federer teases return 59:12

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Monte Carlo(s) Masters! Chris is back from Mallorca to join Joel and Kim to reflect on the past week in tennis, which saw Carlos Alcaraz claim his maiden Monte Carlo Masters Title on the ATP Tour against Italian Lorenzo Musetti. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic had a horrible week on the French Riviera with early defeat to his clay nemesis Alejandro Tabil…

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Episode 360 - Alice In Chains - Dirt 1:56:12

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R4 Rerun Vol. 5 - The crew takes the same old trip it was back then by revisiting the 1992 classic Dirt from Alice In Chains. Rock On!! Check out Aaron and Sister Shannon's original review all they way back on episode 6!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8392242 Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them…

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Ireland v England preview with Jenny Murphy & Fiona Hayes 40:43

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It's Round 3 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and the Red Roses are coming to Cork! Ireland take on England on Saturday at what's edging towards a sold out Virgin Media Park. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game as well Scotland v Italy and France v Wales! Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Champio…

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Clay kick off! Sinner speaks on ban, Pegula bounces back, Top 20 push Slam pay rise 59:01

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Clay season is upon us! Rejoice in the red (and green) dirt with Joel and Kim as they check in on the first week of action as part of the European / American Clay swing in the build up to the French Open at Roland Garros. It was an eventful seven days on the ATP and WTA Tours as Jessica Pegula clinched her first ever clay court title out in Charles…

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Episode 359 - Don Henley - Building the Perfect Beast 57:15

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The crew indulges The Prof with a journey down memory lane by discussing Don Henley's 1984 release Building the Perfect Beast. Rock On...kind of... Them song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband and can't them now on their east coast tour. Come see us in Nashville this Saturday April 12 at Rock N Pod! Web…

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Season 2: Episode 2: The Brave Behind the Bravado 27:12

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In this solo episode, host Matt Jones delivers an unfiltered update on the rollercoaster ride of running a growing business. From difficult staffing decisions to the sting of losing a major client, and from forging new leadership roles to planning a complete rebrand, Matt reveals the bold moves—and the mindset—required to keep Rebel Lion thriving. …

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(S4E5) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 MYSTERIOUS ISLE: Norah Fornario's Trip to Iona 47:39

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In 1929 an occultist was drawn to the Scottish Isle of Iona, her eerie story contributing to the island's already substantial mythos. 🌀 Stay tuned until the end of the episode for news on this show's bonus content. 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack especially scored by ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠big.big.sky⁠⁠: https://s…

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Miami Open - Mensik denies Djokovic's 100th title, Sabalenka strolls + Rublev-Safin team up 1:03:09

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Sabalenka wins Miami as the Sunshine Swing ends with a downpour for Novak Djokovic as he lost out to 19 year old Jakob Mensik in straight sets. The title was Sabalenka’s first since that heartbreaking loss in the final of the Australian Open to Madison Keys and with it she cements her place a the top of the world rankings by opening up a 3000 point…

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Episode 358 - Joe Cocker - With a Little Help From My Friends 1:12:18

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With Joe Cocker being nominated for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the crew takes a little time to dig into his 1969 debut record With a Little Help From My Friends. Rock On! Theme songs "High and Humble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them now on tour on the east coast! Website: https:…