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The web home of a podcast, hosted by Kevin Purdy and Phil Dzikiy, that aims to answer all the questions of our day. As long as they don't interrupt lunch.
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Episode 31: 10th Grade Home Ec Revelations
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Phil & Kevin talk about weather quality advisories. Then they get serious about why Kevin, among many others, has this whole thing against Paul McCartney. Then onto something Phil & Kevin both enjoy, almost too much: Paul Simon’s Graceland.
Run time: 36:22
Paul McCartney: Best or Blurst Beatle?
Though McCartney has since gone on to state that he is now embarrassed about this record, it continues to receive substantial airplay every year. Including royalties from cover versions, it is estimated that Paul McCartney makes $400,000 per year from this song, which puts its cumulative earnings for this song at near $15 million.
Graceland 25th Anniversary (Kind Of)
Great interview/explanation by Simon on how Graceland came about (Spotify link)
Paul Simon ‘Under African Skies’ Trailer - Watch Video | The Official Paul Simon Site
“I don’t like the idea that people who aren’t adolescents make records. Adolescents make the best records. Except for Paul Simon. Except for Graceland. He’s hit a new plateau there, but he’s writing to his own age group. Graceland is something new.” - Joe Strummer interviewed by Richard Cromelin for the Los Angeles Times on January 31, 1988
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Best Thing on the Internet This Week (BTOTITW)
Phil: Funny Exams - Student’s Funny Test and Exam Answers
Kevin: IFTTT / About IFTTT
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Episode 28: The Quintessentials Part 2
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Phil, Kevin, and two guests from the Audio Buffalo realm debate the quintessential songs of three huge groups of our time: Outkast, Wilco, and Radiohead. This is Part 2 of a two-part show; check out Part 1 for takes on the Beastie Boys, New Pornographers, and more.
Run time: 39:09
Resplendent & Special Guests:
Nicholas Mendola, of FC Buffalo, Craft Beer Talk, and founder of Audio Buffalo.
Mac McGuire of buffaBLOG and its buffaBLOG podcast.
(Individual picks & links to be added soon)
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Episode 27: The Quintessentials Part 1
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Phil, Kevin, and two special guests from the Audio Buffalo realm tackle the big issue of our time: what is the quintessential U2 song? The single track that most captures the band, the tune that sums them up—what is it? Then on to the Beastie Boys, The Clash, and The New Pornographers.
Part 2 arrives next week, with three different bands covered in the same session.
Run time: 46:26
Resplendent & Special Guests:
Nicholas Mendola, of FC Buffalo, Craft Beer Talk, and founder of Audio Buffalo.
Mac McGuire of buffaBLOG and its buffaBLOG podcast.
U2
Beastie Boys
The Clash
The New Pornographers
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Episode 11: All Pets Talk Like Jerry Seinfeld
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On this episode: Phil & Kevin list the lost or long, long-awaited albums they’d most like to hear, including Springsteen’s “Electric Nebraska,” D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” follow-up, and Weezer’s “Songs from the Black Hole.” Plus, a few albums they don’t really need to hear, and a quick shout-out to the anti-SOPA efforts.
Run time: 42:44
Show notes and links:
J. D. Salinger was a writer, not just a myth : The New Yorker
Rockument.com Presents… Surf’s Up! The Beach Boys Smile Sessions By Tony Bove
The Lost Albums We’d Break Into Someone’s House to Hear List
Kevin
D’Angelo - James River
Dr. Dre - Detox
Pete Townsend - Lifehouse
Phil
Bruce Springsteen - “Electric Nebraska”
Pink Floyd - Household Objects
Weezer - Songs from the Black Hole
Lost/Delayed Albums We’re Not Exactly Crazy For
My Bloody Valentine - next album
Lauryn Hill - next album
Dr. Dre - Detox (says Phil)
Best Thing on the Internet This Week (BTOTITW, pronounced “Buh-toh-ti-twah”)
