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UNIVERSAL MONSTER MOVIES - The Wolfman / Creature from the Black Lagoon / The Mummy - Part 1 - SHOW 50

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - Part 1 (of 2) - SHOW 50

This is our 2nd in a series of 3 Halloween/Horror Podcasts!  Our first was our Interview with Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter).

Today our main topic is the UNIVERSAL MONSTER FILMS.  Namely Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman, The Invisible Man, The Mummy & Frankenstein.

We go into the making of each movie and also the entire movie itself as we review our thoughts on each one and even go into the music from the movies (of course).

We give you the rankings for the movies and this podcast covers 3 of those movies.  Part 2 will cover the remaining 3 and will be out next week.

Before we go into the main subject we talk about:

New Music that is out and coming out

We play part of a song by a new band called "Ill Peach" (Heavyweight) - check out their new album "This is not an Exit"  out November 3rd!

We talk about the new SPHERE in Las Vegas

and we go down the list of Top 10 Werewolf Songs!

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Thank you for listening!

Rob, Matt & Jeremy 

 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "heavyweight" by Ill Peach used with permission from Bekah Z Flynn at SupPop / Hardly Art

SARA KARLOFF Interview - Boris Karloff / Universal Monsters / Frankenstein / The Mummy / Chiller Theatre

This is the 1st (of 3) in our series of HALLOWEEN / HORROR podcasts for the month of October

Today we talk with SARA KARLOFF about her wonderful father and legendary actor BORIS KARLOFF who starred in over 160 films & tv shows.  

We find out what Boris Karloff was really like!

We also talk about the chiller theatre convention (in NJ), the website (karloff.com) and we even ask Sara some music questions.

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ABOUT SARA:

Sara Karloff was born on her father’s 51st birthday, November 23, 1938. Boris Karloff was filming Son of Frankenstein at the time. Sara jokes that she was “his most expensive birthday present ever.”

 

Ms. Karloff is widowed, has 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren. She has lived in Rancho Mirage, CA since 1981. In 1993, following the death of her step-mother, Evelyn Karloff, Sara assumed the responsibility for the persona and licensing rights relating to her famous father and formed Karloff Enterprises. The company’s goal is to maintain a standard of excellence and appropriateness when the name or likeness of her father is used. Through the licensing process she has been able to make merchandise and collectibles available to her father’s fans.

Sara met Ron Chaney (great-grandson of Lon Chaney Sr. and grandson of Lon Chaney Jr.) and Bela Lugosi Jr. (son of Bela Lugosi) for the first time in 1993 at a Famous Monsters of Filmland convention. As a result of that meeting a very special alliance was formed.

Although initiated by Ron Chaney, Ms. Karloff spear-headed a three-year effort to have their respective famous relatives immortalized in a series of commemorative United States Postage Stamps. Petitions were circulated all over the country, and with the help of the Screen Actors Guild, the media, innumerable genre magazines, and thousands of fans worldwide, more than 17,000 signatures were collected in support of this project. It was the legions of fans who made this effort a reality.

Sara continues to attend conventions around the world speaking about her iconic father and his remarkable legacy. Her favorite audiences are students whose questions reinforce her belief that these classic films are multi-generational in their appeal and their continued popularity is thanks to the wonderful fans!

 

Be sure to visit KARLOFF.com for some wonderful items and information on Boris Karloff.

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KISS solo albums reviewed / New Music / Albums turning 50 years old 40 and 30

Today our main subject is all 4 of the KISS Solo Albums we review, rank and also read what someone (who obviously hates kiss) wrote in 1978 about the albums.  Jeremy listened to these albums for the first time so it's great hearing what his first impression was.  Rob is much older so he bought these when they came out on September 18, 1978 (oh my)

Before we go into the kiss albums we talk about:

1) Albums turning 50 / 40 and 30 years old in October

2) New Releases / New Music including a new favorite band of Rob's Tele Novella!  They have a new album coming out on October 6th called "POET'S TOOTH".  We play a sampling of their single, "Broomhorse" 

3) What's Rob's Beef (new segment) - something that annoys Rob with the Billboard Top 10 (what doesn't?)
This is what we feel a solid show.  

Thank you for listening!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "broomhorse" was used with permission from Natalie Ribbons of Tele Novella

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BRISCOE interview - We Talk Dave Matthews Band / Coyotes / Brad Cook / West of it All

Today I talk to Philip and Truett from the Austin, Texas band BRISCOE.  We talk about their recent show where they got to open for The Dave Matthews Band, the making of the new album WEST OF IT ALL, a couple of the songs off the new album and more!

 

ABOUT BRISCOE:

Briscoe is Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton. To record West of It All, the duo was joined by producer Brad Cook on bass, drummer Matt McCaughan (Bon Iver), and multi-instrumentalist Phil Cook (Megafaun, Hiss Golden Messenger). Signed by ATO Records while undergrads, the Texan duo wrote West of It All as graduation loomed in the distance, funneling the stories of their college experience — from heartbreak to hard-won lessons to weekend trips into the rural countryside — into a raw, rugged blend of classic and contemporary influences. The result is a collection of 10 songs with folksy hooks and bold songwriting that bridges the gap between classic American roots music and its modern-day incarnation. 

 

Formed at University of Texas at Austin, Briscoe quickly went from college gigs to selling out Antone’s and the Continental Club Gallery. As Briscoe continued to perform and grow their fanbase, a wider audience began to take notice. They soon opened shows for Noah Kahan and Ruston Kelly and were selected for dates with Zach Bryan and Caamp. After recently graduating from UT, Briscoe has had a packed touring summer filled with festivals alongside some of music’s biggest names — Bonnaroo, Winnetka Music Festival, FairWell Festival, Catbird Music Festival, and Iron Blossom Music Festival are a few.  The band is currently headlining a tour this fall to support West of It All. 
You can order the new album and Briscoe Merchandise at : www.briscoetheband.com

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Thanks for listening

Rob 

PAUL WEXLER Interview / Jerry Wexler / WexWax / The Go Go’s / Van Morrison / Led Zeppelin

Today we talk to Paul Wexler about his Legendary Father: Jerry Wexler, Paul's work with Van Morrison and the Go Gos, his association with Stone Temple Pilots, we talk about Led Zeppelin (a band his father helped discover)  and of course Paul's own band WexWax and their debut album "Swept Away"!

Rob met Paul many years ago when he walked into his print shop in Clinton, New Jersey (to get sheet music copied) .. they've recently re-connected through facebook.  It was such a pleasure to talk to Paul again and hearing how passionate he is about songwriting and playing music.

ABOUT PAUL:
Paul Wexler has spent much of his adult life producing music. Paul has produced and worked in the studio with such artists as The Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, James Brown, The B52s, Grace Jones, The GoGos, Tin Huey, The Fleshtones, The Weirdos, The Mutants and others.

The son of legendary producer/A&R/Record Man Jerry Wexler, Paul’s early immersion in the roots and branches of R&B, Country, Jazz and Rock’n’Roll was a gift from his father that keeps giving and is reflected in Wexwax’s diverse sound.

For the past 8 years, Wexwax has been performing in NYC. Although Paul is now living in the Bay Area, he frequently returns to NYC to gig.

After years of honing their sound, Wexwax has now recorded Swept Away, their debut album. Recorded at 25th Street Studios in Oakland with master engineer Gabriel Shepard helming the board (Taj Mahal, The Kronos Quartet) Swept Away is an ambitious work that fully embraces the band’s multifaceted live shows.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Trembling", "We're Going for a Ride", "She Doesn't Love Him" and "Voices From the Harbor" used with permission from Paul Wexler.

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KURT REIL of the GRIPWEEDS Interview / Jem Records Celebrates Ray Davies (the KINKS) / Vinyl vs. CD

INTERVIEW WITH KURT REIL from the band THE GRIPWEEDS!

Kurt talks to Know Good Music (Rob) about the new album JEM RECORDS presents a tribute to RAY DAVIES in which the Gripweeds have recorded two great cover versions : "See My Friends" and "Where Have All The Good Times Gone"

We also talk about what it takes to make a cover song great and a comparison between CDs and Vinyl Records.

Great interview

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HISTORY of the MUSIC VIDEO and MTV / TAPEHEADS Movie Review / Top 10 from 1981 - SHOW 48

SHOW 48 - THE HISTORY of the Music Video and MTV / Movie Review of TAPEHEADS & More 

Rob & Jeremy start off with a look at the a Top 10 list from 1981 (where we go over each song in some detail), Albums turning 50 / 40 / 30 for September, A Brief History of the Music Video & A Review of the 1988 film TAPEHEADS starring John Cusack & Tim Robbins.

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SINEAD O’CONNOR TRIBUTE - Remembering a life in Music - Top 5 Sinead O’Connor Songs - Memories of Sinead

A Tribute to SINEAD OCONNOR - Special Edition Podcast

We (Rob & Matt) recorded a special podcast today where we talk about Sinead O'Connor who passed away on July 26, 2023 in Herne Hill London UK.

Sinead struggled throughout life despite being an incredible singer songwriter and finding fame (which most times doesn't matter at all).  

We all hoped Sinead would win against her demons but in the end they won.  We were looking forward to her touring again and a new album.

We were big fans of Sinead O'Connor's music from the start back in 1987 and followed her throughout her career and life.   We share our memories of Sinead throughout the years and we will tell you what our top 5 Sinead O'Connor songs are.

 

Thank you for listening!

 

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