Best Rick Prince Podcasts (2025)

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Van Halen, The Beatles & More: The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History 27:38

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You know, sometimes, songs that become classics aren’t quite what we think they are. Hidden meanings, mistaken lyrics, or misunderstood messages. All of those things. These are tracks that have fooled listeners for decades. We’re going to count down and share the crazy backstories behind the most misunderstood songs of all time… Including Van Halen…

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Chely Wright on Country Music, Coming Out, and the Power of Telling the Truth 1:50:25

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This week on Stories to Tell, Chely Wright joins Richard Marx for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet. From her early rise in Nashville to becoming the first openly gay country music artist, Chely opens up about the moments that shaped her career, her identity, and her courage to speak out. She shares deeply personal stories about …

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Ep.322 - Sean Price 1:21:29

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One of the mainstays of the burgeoning Hip-Hop Underground of the 00s and beyond, Sean Price was a reality rapper with plenty of humour, iconic one-liners and a discography that have aged pretty well. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:49) Ben: Memphis Bleek - Apt 3D Che Noir - The Color Chocolate 2 Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon - Come As You Ar…

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1968’s Greatest Songs: Janis, Otis, The Beatles, and a Chilling Surprise 35:19

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Up next is our final countdown of our top song of each year countdown…We’ve covered every year from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and we have one left. Can you guess the final year? It was a monumental year, including Janis Joplin, a nervous legend who vomited every take she did while recording a song that out did any male rocker of the time…also the last…

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FROM THE VAULT: Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party) 23:36

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FROM THE VAULT: On this day in 2004, The Beastie Boys' album "To The 5 Boroughs" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. To celebrate, we’ve got the story of those three mischievous New Yorkers who disavowed one of their biggest songs… Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA otherwise known as the Beastie Boys hated (You Gotta Fight) for Your Right (to Party). This b…

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The Secret Behind Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and Its Mysterious Drums 24:14

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When Led Zeppelin released their debut album, it literally made the entire world shake. Nobody had ever heard a band like this… They took over America, touring nonstop in support of their earth-shattering LP. Their Label begged them to get one album #2 ASAP… Their sophomore record came out just months after their debut. Unheard of in music at that …

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IMOGEN CLARK Interview - Australian / Nashville Singer Songwriter - New Album Choking on Fuel 51:11

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Matt and Rob Interview Australian/Nashville Singer Songwriter Imogen Clark for the 2nd time! Last May we interviewed Imogen right after she had moved to Nashville from Australia. We catch up with her and find out all the incredible things that she's been doing in the last year including meeting us back in October in Montclair (Outpost in the Burbs)…

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Top ’90s TV Theme Songs: Friends, Seinfeld, X-Files & More 34:22

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Alright, we’ve done it three times before, and every time it was a Gas. I’m talking about the greatest television themes countdown. We’ve done the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s. So you know, we gotta dial up the 90s. And this is my favorite yet… You know all these themes by heart. We’ve got the Friends Theme I'll Be There For You that was recorded over…

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Episode 33: Why Athletes Fall for Pseudoscience and Fad Diets 54:57

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In this episode of ‘All Things Endurance Podcast,’ host, Rick Prince chats with journalist and writer, Zoë Rom and registered dietitian, Kylee Van Horn. Zoë and Kylee are co-hosts of the podcast, ‘Your Diet Sucks.’ This is the first of a three-part podcast series with Zoë and Kylee. The future podcast episodes will be: ‘The Truth About Racing Weigh…

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How Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Saved Lives and Changed the World 19:36

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Coming up next, a very interesting interview that was a little off at first but got better as we went along. It’s about Soul Asylum's Runaway Train, a song that started out as one thing and ended up making a powerful change worldwide. It came out of crippling depression and it took years to finish. Initially, the lyrics were too similar to another …

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Exclusive Interview: Gary Numan on His UK Success, U.S. One-Hit Wonder, and Finding Peace 22:24

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Up next, an interview with Gary Numan about several songs that shook radio in different parts of the world. The first one, Are Friends Electric, was a hit in the UK and it came from an out of tune instrument that was written as a science fiction story about the future one that seemed far fetched in the late 70s but one that is a reality now about a…

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Winging It in San Salvador 31:07

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We’ve got something a little different but very special for you today. This episode comes from Winging It, a travel podcast hosted by my friend James Hammond, who you’ll hear from shortly. He takes us on an immersive, on-location audio adventure through San Salvador, El Salvador – and trust me, it’s a journey worth tagging along for. James has a br…

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FROM THE VAULT: How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers 23:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The Bee Gees or the brothers Gibb. Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb have sold more than 220 million records over their storied career. In this Bee Gees documentary we celebrate their astonishing run as the most prolific group of the 70s and list their top 5 songs from Lonely Days to Stayin’ Alive, from Jive Talking to How Deep Is Your …

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Ep.321 - Slick Rick 1:26:18

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At 60 years old, Slick Rick dropped his 5th Studio Album and his 1st since 1999. He's a master storyteller, respected by everyone. So how TF is he still underrated?! TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:07) Ben: Lil Tecca - Dopamine Charlie - Karl Benjamin - To What End? MRCY - VOLUME 2 Jords - Mixtape J edbl - Archives Mixtape Syf of Talking Knot…

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Jon Cryer Talks Passing on the Role of a Lifetime, His Early Success & Dating Demi Moore 1:50:14

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This weeks guest Jon Cryer!

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When Kiedis Bombed Live and Loggins Got Fired—Then They Made History 28:35

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Sometimes, taking a bold leap or making a risky move can seem like career suicide—until it isn’t. Coming up, we’ll reveal six incredible stories of artists who faced doubt, backlash, or skepticism, only to turn those moments into their greatest triumphs... including an up and coming singer, Anthony Kiedis, who had written a deeply personal song, Un…

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The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies 32:18

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Coming up, a year that was so great we had to reformat our countdown to 12 songs, truly compelling masterworks here... including the song All the Young Dudes by David Bowie, which he knew was a can’t miss smash. But he gave it to his favorite band, Mott the Hoople, who needed a hit or they were done. The song saved their career and became an all-ti…

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The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer 24:47

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Today, we have a very special episode of Professor of Rock, and I’m going to get right into it. We lost a true musical Genius recently. But Ya know.. I’ve been thinking a lot about it. And GENIUS simply doesn't cover it. For Brian Wilson, there should be a higher word or title for him that could never be bestowed up on anyone else in music history.…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience 17:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The thing about Jon Bon Jovi and his incredible band is the music they've created has always got your back. From "Livin' On A Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" to "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "It's My Life", their music gives us redemption and faith against all odds. Mostly it's music of hope, which is a powerful thing, especiall…

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AC/DC Concert Review May 12 2025 and our TOP 10 AC/DC songs 54:16

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NEW PODCAST - SHOW 90 You asked for it and it's finally here! Our review of the AC/DC concert on May 12, 2025 in Landover Maryland A roadtrip we took to see one of our favorite bands of all time We talk about the trip there, the setlist, the next morning where Rob almost got beat up, almost losing a shirt.. AND We go through our TOP TEN AC/DC SONG …

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Let ‘er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Roundup 28:35

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It might’ve been my first rodeo, but it won’t be my last! “It’s part action movie, part rock show blurring into the superbowl. It feels modern, but bull riding itself goes back to the bronze age. And that’s true for rodeo contests in general: bull riding, barrel racing or wild cow milking, they’re all based on tradition, and in keeping those tradit…

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The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas 30:50

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From rock royalty to wild misfires — today we’re covering the greatest supergroups you’ve never heard of… but won’t forget any time soon. We’re telling the stories of rock legends who almost joined forces but just couldn’t get it together… And others that actually made it to the stage and into the studio. Among them, there’s a soap opera-inspired b…

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He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes! 23:37

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Coming up next, the evolution of one of the most legendary groups ever through their greatest songs…and we have all three principles here to tell the story of their sound and its impact on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. SO many great stories here in our Evolution series. Including their first album that blew up radio with harmonie…

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Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend 20:19

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Coming up next is an interview with Kenny Rogers, a legend we lost a few years back… He was voted the greatest singer in the world several times by the people, and today’s song, The Gambler, his most famous one, is a major reason why… It’s a song that everyone knows and loves, even if they won’t admit it. It’s a song that changed the fortune of a c…

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Pathways June – Buckin’ Broncos, Ancient Graffiti and the Secrets of Lake Baikal 38:52

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our NEWSLETTER!…

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Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode 21:47

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Today, we honor the life, genius, and lasting legacy of Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys, and one of the most visionary minds in rock history. In this special bonus episode of Professor of Rock, we commemorate Brian’s extraordinary contributions to music following the news of his passing. Through exclusive commentary and historical perspec…

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Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle 32:59

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Some songs were made to push boundaries — stirring up scandal, controversy, and uncomfortable conversations. On today’s episode, we’re featuring songs that did just that… We’re breaking down six songs that either got themselves banned from radio, blacklisted by MTV, or pulled from live shows. The list of taboo tracks includes Olivia Newton-John Joh…

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Ep.320 - DJ Quik 1:13:22

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G-Funk pioneer one of the most consistent dual artists in Hip-Hop history, it could be said that DJ Quik hasn't gotten the props his peers has, even though his quality of production and bars has (for the most part) been great, just as long as you jump over the mines labelled "Songs with oddly detailed sex bars". TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (…

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Heather Dubrow on Her Initial Resistance to Join ‘Real Housewives’ 1:15:11

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This weeks guest is Heather Dubrow!

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FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’ 20:57

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FROM THE VAULT: An unlikely superstar partnership turned 3 simple chords into the biggest solo hit of a rock icon’s career. The story of the making, and the major label snubbing of the Tom Petty smash Free Fallin that he co-wrote with Electric Light Orchestra principal Jeff Lynne and Mike Cambell from the album Full Moon Fever. We discuss why this …

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Ep. 86: Life After House-- What's Next for the NCAA? With the Lead Outside Counsel for the NCAA, Rakesh Kilaru 48:56

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Send us a text Rakesh Kilaru, lead outside counsel for the NCAA in the House case, rejoins the podcast to talk about how the settlement will be operationalized, the possibility of an appeal of the settlement, why he believes that this settlement will lead to more legal stability for the NCAA, and much more. We will also talk about the new wave of e…

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Episode 32: Training Considerations for Gravel Racing with Guest Ben Sharp 42:19

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We're glad you joined us for this episode! Use code ATE75 to receive $75 off any UESCA certification In this episode of ‘All Things Endurance,’ host, Rick Prince chats with elite cycling coach, Ben Sharp. Ben is the co-owner of Sharp Coaching and has coached all levels of cyclists from amateurs to Olympic gold medalists. Ben himself is a masters tr…

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The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967 31:37

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COMING up next, we are taking the time machines back to the Summer of Love, the birth of psychedelia, and the year when music truly became art. With 11 of the greatest songs of that magical time, including a scruffy 16-year-old kid Alex Chilton, who won a high school talent show and got to record a short 2-minute song, The Letter… It ended up hitti…

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How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World 20:34

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Coming up next, the fascinating story of the 80s mega-hit Never Gonna Give You Up that topped the charts in at least 25 countries. And it almost never happened. When Rick Astley was searching for his first hit, he got picked up by one of the world's premier production teams. Only instead of letting him record an album, they had him doing chores aro…

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MUSIC SHOW 89 - AHA - BABY METAL - RICK DERRINGER - BILLY JOEL - BARBRA STREISAND - WET LEG 59:13

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Jeremy and Rob are you hosts for today's Music Show Our segments on the show today are: 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - THE DEAD COWBOYS - BAD FRIENDS AND GOOD TIMES The Dead Cowboys with their new single. A cross between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchett... good rockin tune! 2 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES FOR 1965 / 1975 and 1985 including one of Jeremy's favorit…

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Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More 33:05

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Coming up, we’re moving into the shadows of the '80s to uncover the most chilling, emotionally gripping performances of the decade. They were the songs that ruled the radio dial and haunted our souls with 10 iconic vocal performances from the decade’s best. As we count down the most haunting songs of the 80s, including post-punk icon Siouxie Sioux,…

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How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s 24:17

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Some songs are just BLESSED…seriously, it just seems like certain songs are touched by the hand of God where the miraculous and unexplained happens… Well that’s exactly what today’s song was and still is. Life in a Northern Town.. It was a mind blowing song in 1986 that didn’t sound like anything on radio. And it was meant to be. Today’s singer Nic…

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The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration 20:21

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Up next.. the story of Juke Box Hero, an all-time classic rock song from both its iconic singer, Lou Gramm, and guitarist Mick Jones, who both wrote it. It's one of the '80s greatest anthems. They each had a great song and pretty much combined it into one with dual experiences… Mick said it came from a fan who stood in the rain for 5 hours to get t…

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More 28:06

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Songwriters have stated many times that you never know where or when a clever lyric is going to strike. It’s also that way for a guitarist. A catchy riff can come at any time and from any place. You’ll hear what I mean when we talk about some of the best solos of the 70s. For instance, Ritchie Blackmore improvised a solo to impress a journalist who…

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Ep.319 - MC Shan 1:11:34

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Whilst MC Shan spends a lot of his recent days lamenting the past in some form, he actually has a leg to stand on! Just not in the ways he thinks... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:44) Ben: Rome Streetz & Conductor Williams - Trainspotting Bruiser Wolf - POTLUCK Masta Killa - Balance Charlie: Silas Short - LUSHLAND Rebecca Vasmant - Who We Ar…

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Bootsy Collins on Playing with James Brown & George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic, Bruno Mars & 'Album of the Year #1 Funkateer' 1:17:08

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This week we have the privilege of hosting the legendary, best-dressed Bootsy Collins! Stream his new album 'Album of the Year #1 Funkateer' out now: https://bootsycollins.komi.io/ Got a question? Email us at [email protected]

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FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem 16:12

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FROM THE VAULT: When you listen to the modern day standard "Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, you may not immediately hear the sadness. You may not recognize that it is song about a failing relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip Part 2: The Wild Side 38:52

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We're back for part two of our Discover series on the less travelled, but adventure-rich state of South Australia. Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. This series is produced as a road trip through a lesser-known part of Australia filled with natura…

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FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More 20:23

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FROM THE VAULT: Hey Music Junkies, the Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time; If you love music, you’ll want to subscribe below and hit the bell so you always get our daily content. You’ll also want to check us out on Patreon as we’ve added a bunch of exclusives and benefits there. Today we're discus…

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The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries 33:37

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Coming up next, we're firing up the time machine and heading to an iconic year in the 70s… Can you guess it? It was the year Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and Muhammad Ali stunned George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. And in music, it was a pummeling, too. One song came when a future rock star Donal Fagen, hit on the wife of on…

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Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown 38:37

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I really screwed up a few weeks ago. I was counting down the greatest songs of 1976 and left out More Than a Feeling, one of the greatest songs in classic rock history. I’ve never messed up like this, but here’s the thing: in any other year, it would easily be the #1 song. But in 1976, it would be competing with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. So that g…

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Alone Across Gola: Riding through the Rainforest with Adventurer Jude Kriwald 43:32

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“At home, mindfulness is an app, a tool to fight the noise. In the wild, peace and calm rule by default … Out in the open, my mind is released from the noise. It sways with the trees and flows with the rivers. It blows over snow tipped mountaintops and down into wide sunlit valleys expanding to fill its surroundings. The vistas are bigger, but ther…

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How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy 22:31

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Coming up, an interview with one of my favorite people, Huey Lewis, about one of the biggest #1 hits of the '80s, The Power of Love. It’s become legendary both because of the feel-good sing-along chorus and the iconic movies it supported. Huey was in the midst of a huge album THAT RULED the mid 80s with 4 big hits, when he was tapped to write the t…

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How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History 22:57

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Coming up, the legendary duo Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD for short, tells the story of their career in 5 key songs that helped invent the iconic sound of the 80s. So get this, they wrote their first big song “Electronic” when they were teenagers forming an underground synth duo, and it ended up selling 5 million copies of their single …

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Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why 21:41

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Coming up, an interview with a true 80s icon, Colin Hay, who people forget was on a Beatles-like trajectory... if only for a couple of years. But those years, he and his band Men at Work were as big as anyone. They actually pulled off something that not even the Beatles did… when their debut record Business as Usual, spent 15 weeks at #1 and contai…