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I've made it to 25 episodes! To celebrate, I highlight my past episodes and guests, talk about what it's like behind the scenes, and what I've learned writing, hosting, and editing a music podcast. And some advice if YOU are thinking of starting a podcast. Cheers!

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This is a special episode, as I revisit a big part of my youth: James Bond films, and the music that went along with them. I go through, film by film, and talk about the songs that were written and performed for each one. AND....I made a version of his famous Vesper martini. Also, the music of Nilüfer Yanya in the Tasting Room. Cheers!

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On this episode, I talk about one of my favorite festival lineups ever, the legendary 2017 FYF. Headlined by Björk, Missy Elliott, Frank Ocean, and Nine Inch Nails, this lineup was arguably a peak, and the end, of one of LA's great music festivals. Also, Brazilian legend Sergio Mendes passed, Sade has new music coming, and Fyre Festival II is apparently happening (LOL). And Brigitte Calls Me Baby in the Tasting Room! Cheers!

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Join me for this Labor Day edition, where I talk about Oasis reuniting, why Gen Z may be buying up the tickets, and whether you'll get to see them here in the US. Also, I revisit the subject of parasocial relationships, this time pertaining to Chappell Roan's recent Instagram post. And, I talk about new music from Los Bitchos, Fred Again.., and Tasting Room artist Claude Fontaine. Plus some parting words from a then-19 year old Fiona Apple, still ringing true in 2024. Grab a hazy IPA and enjoy!

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If you're an indie musician, do not miss this episode. Join me for part 2 of my conversation with Whittney Mikkél Cloud, as she discusses a very serious contract dispute she and Jaron had a with a company. We talk about IP (intellectual property), contracts, and why it's important for independent artists to learn about the music business. Also, I quiz her on Radiohead, and talk about whether or not we're going to see new music from them again.

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On this episode, I catch up with my friend and artist, Whittney Mikkel Cloud. She joins me from Washington, for a nice conversation over gin and tonics. We talk about her growth as an artist, the influences of Imogen Heap and Radiohead, and the name of her very first band. Plus, I talk a bit about Echo Park Rising, and Happy Sundays LBC (which is this coming weekend). Enjoy!

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Join me for this special happy hour with Nashville artist Alicia Blue, as we enjoy Mexican Mules (a tequila take on Moscow Mules), and talk about Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, writing and performing songs, and her recent music collaboration with Lucinda Williams and John Paul White. Plus, I give her a quiz crafted for her. Cheers!

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Join for me part 2 of my conversation with Ryan Casey. We talk about him performing live, and how that impacted his decision not to pursue a full time career in music. Plus, we talk about Metallica, the benefits of being a musician in 2024, and playing cover songs in bars. Also, I give Ryan a quiz about Modesto's music history, and a quiz about microgenre versus artist names. Enjoy!