It's a podcast with a difference as this edition examines the uncanny interaction between pop culture and history - 46 years ago, we lost a president, a movie was pulled from circulation, and a television show debuted half a world away.

Coincidence? You decide.

Show Notes

The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition)

Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin

Who Killed Kennedy (Doctor Who) (Out of print)

Radio Free Skaro - Chronic Hysteresis: The Deadly Assassin Part One

Radio Free Skaro - Chronic Hysteresis: The Deadly Assassin Part Two

Radio Free Skaro - Chronic Hysteresis: The Deadly Assassin Part Three

Radio Free Skaro - Chronic Hysteresis: The Deadly Assassin Part Four

Original Blog This, Pal Post - Suddenly

(Note - had to rerecord due to bad file. Editing a bit choppy, but firm nonetheless. Enjoy!)

Taking my cue (again) from Sound Opinions, I'm going to be focusing on a band that I had blogged about long ago - at least, one of their albums.

This is a trial podcast, of a sort, as the focus is on the first three albums by cult favorite band Big Star. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Sound Opinions Album Dissection - # 1 Record/Radio City

#1 Record/Radio City

Third/Sister Lovers

Rerun - June 2008 Record You Should Own Featuring Bo Diddley

Even though there are some "rerun" podcast, this month's Record You Should Own (coming on the heels of August) is a compilation by a band that deserves much more attention - Special View by the Only Ones.

Special View - Only Ones (MP3 Album)
Peel Sessions - Only Ones

From the archives - Dukes of Stratosphear from April 2008.

From February 2008 - Billy Stewart

One straight from the archives - Squeeze, from January 2008

This month's selection is a record that made me cool for all of about two seconds in high school. Hear about that story - as well as my usual ramblings - when I discuss Prince's Purple Rain

But don't just take my word for it - listen to a more in-depth analysis on Sound Opinions.

And finally, there's a little babbling at the end about some upcoming news and events.

Yes, I've been away for two months...but as a special gift, a double Record You Should Own - a box set's worth of garage rock.

And a brief tribute to Sky Saxon of the Seeds.
Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968

Finishing up the blog's fifth anniversary, I complete my liveblogging of the Kids in the Hall by discussing their sole cinematic outing, Brain Candy, as well as discuss three (!) albums you should own. (All Kids in the Hall related, and two out-of-print, but worth hunting down)




Kids in the Hall - Brain Candy (DVD)
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (Video on Demand)
Kids In The Hall: Brain Candy - Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bruce McCullough: Shame-Based Man
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet: Savvy Show Stoppers

With news that they will be featured in a video game - and that their albums will be remastered for the first time in years - it seemed right to do a podcast about the Beatles.

But what album will be featured - With the Beatles? Revolver? Sgt. Pepper? Jimmy Nichols Sings Tender Campfire Songs?

Give a listen as Gordon talks about his favorite Beatles album - and why it's a Record You Should Own.

Yes, it's that time again - time for another quarterly fireside chat, where the topics of discussion are politics, tv, comics, and other things....although not necessarily in that order.

Highlights include our second 'sponsor' (or "podcast whose promo I borrowed for the intro, and whom I manage to insult - and apologize - within the span of 20 minutes); some interesting insights into television, especially series' ends; and of course, general Tomfoolery

Items of Interest
Radio Free Skaro - our 'sponsor'

Tom Waits - Franks Wild Years

The Wire - The Complete First Season

The Wire - The Complete Second Season

The Wire - The Complete Third Season

The Wire - The Complete Fourth Season

The Wire - The Complete Fifth Season

Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today

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This month, it's a dual Record You Should Own/Public Domain Drive-In entry, and quite frankly - it's a doozy.

It's focused on one of the forefathers of ... well, modern music. Robert Johnson, the legendary bluesman.

Although you can easily download several of his songs, and there are several compilations, you might want to head to our affilate store to purchase the compilation recommended in the podcast.

Thanks for lisiting!

This month, the Record You Should Own is in tribute to Lux Interior of the Cramps - I'll be talking a little bit about my love for the Cramps, and will feature songs from Psychedelic Jungle/Gravest Hits and Songs the Lord Taught Us, both of which are now available in our Amazon.com store. (Just click on the Record You Should Own link - you'll find these and many other discs of interest)

Trust me, once you've heard the Cramps, you'll buy all their albums.

RIP, Lux Interior. You'll be missed. Music will be a little less sexy.

It's a new year, and once again - it's time for another Record You Should Own podcast! This time 'round, it's one of my favorite albums, up for review!

(Since I'm using a new microphone, I sound a little different, due to room acoustics. If you think I can do better, my birthday's on March 6, and a nice professional mike makes a lovely gift. That and a portable MP3 recorder)

Also, a brief note towards the end about the Continuum Books proposal

As I usually do, here's my very special 2008 podcast for the year in review, where I talk comics, politics, Doctor Who, and about some personal stuff. It's a little longer than usual, but I think you'll enjoy it.

Also, I mention and perform a mini-review of the 25th Anniversary of The Five Doctors available for purchase at the Blog, THIS Pal! Online Store

So please, sit back, enjoy, and let's look forward to a great 2009!

(Yes, I messed up the upload. My bad. Here's the real deal)

Yes, it's another "repeat" - actually, it's the Christmas mix that made its debut last year. Things have been a little busy, but here's an encore presentation because - let's face it - Christmas music never goes out of style.

Unless it's done by Hazee Fantayzee, but that's another story.

Keep an ear out for a podcast appearance on Comic Related, and please feel free to check out my favorite Christmas comic while shopping at the online store.

Have a great holiday!

It's two - count 'em - two podcasts in one half hour package!

First, the results from the Social Media A Go-Go contest are in...and I'll be contacting the winners for their info. (I should have prizes delivered by 12/20, just in time for Christmas!)

Also, we're featuring the music of an artist previously featured on the text version of the Record You Should Own - the Four Tops - in light of Mr. Levi Stubbs' passing last month.

Finally, if you're looking to own this month's record (and I'm working on December's) - or for any other holiday shopping without heading out - please head to the Blog THIS! Pal Online store. It features many items written about on the blog, and I get a small amount that helps pay for some overhead (most notably, this podcast account). So please, enjoy!