Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast

Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast

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Eric and Eric discuss, give songfacts, and the history of a song a week by the Electric Light Orchestra.

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    The 6-Minute Critic: The Monster Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 5:40


    Vincent Price and John Carradine introduce scaaaarrry stories! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Podcast Art: AM Radio (Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 16:05


    Tuning up and down the dial of AM radio, with 15 minutes of static. Recorded from a 1956 Country Belle radio on Monday, August 18, 2025 9:37-9:53 a.m. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Goodbye, Dr. Demento

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 34:18


    I send Dr. Demento off on his retirement. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Ozzy Osbourne "Bark at the Moon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 6:06


    The death of Randy Rhoads during the tour for Diary of a Madman was a severe blow to Ozzy Osbourne, especially after the success of that album. Jack Blades replaced Rhoads on guitar for the live recording, Speak of the Devil, but it was Jake E. Lee that was brought in to be a permanent part of Ozzy's band for Bark at the Moon. However, behind the scenes, there was always Sharon, making sure her husband got all the credit and the band that did the heavy lifting got shafted. Despite this, the album still manage to do well and added a pop sheen to Ozzy's image.  Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: October 12, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 16:09


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 023-R In the Hall of the Mountain King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 14:22


    Mike Hudson ventures into the hall of the Mountain King. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: February 10, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:36


    Arizona's centennial parade, Wes goes on a highway to Hell, and Eric goes on a bro-rant about Valentine's Day.

    The 6-Minute Critic: Trilogy of Terror

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 6:22


    It's a trio of terror tales. Or attempted terror. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Eric vs. Eric: Hunting Lego Customers for Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 30:19


    The subjects in this episode may be jumbled together in the title. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Hallowe'en I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 28:41


    Spooky Spooks, and other olde timey Hallowe'en songs. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next... Asia "Alpha"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 5:52


    Progressive rock music had dwindled in popularity as the '70s came to a close. Still, Asia was able to score a major hit with "Heat of the Moment" from their 1982 debut album Asia. Their record label wanted more and wanted in quick and the result was 1983's Alpha, where the band tried to copy the hitmaking formula, but failed at making as engaging an album as their first.  Donate to the podcast through Patreon...  https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: October 5, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 18:06


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 022-R: Dreaming of 4000

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 15:35


    Since this is a rerun, would it be dreaming of 8000? New commentary from Mike Hudson, and snippets of the songs that sample this ELO song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: February 3, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 21:45


    Eric is keyed up for the Super Bowl! Eric's early radio appearances. Wes does a heartfelt song about his mom's bird. And Eric let's his Funk flag fly. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: The Old Dark House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 5:35


    When the road is washed out by a storm, the straights meet the creepers in an old dark house. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Podcast Art: Big Thunderstorm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 14:30


    Recorded Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:36 PM

    Waxy Buildup: Century Smash Hits V

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 28:07


    A pile of songs entered the Pop chart 100 years ago this week. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Buggles "Adventures in Modern Recording"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 5:56


    Although only a minor hit in the U.S., "Video Killed the Radio Star" topped the charts in a number of countries, and Buggles' 1979 The Age of Plastic became a hit in many countries. It was popular enough that Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the two main members of the band, were asked to join Yes for their Drama album in 1980. When Yes broke up the plan was to make another Buggles album, only Downes got recruited into Asia. Horn went ahead anyway, using demos and new songs, to create the second, and last album by the band.  Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: September 28, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 16:47


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 021-R: Ma-Ma-Ma Belle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 16:35


    Ma-Ma-Ma Belle calls again with Mike Hudson, and snippets of the cover versions. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: January 27, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 30:50


    Eric takes stock of his life, and Mistress Sam asks him 10 dirty questions. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    It's a Stupid Idea: It Must Be A Misunderstanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 17:10


    Eric just keeps digging himself deeper into a friend's boobs. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Eric vs. Eric: Pay the Podcasters, or the Podcast Gets It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 25:48


    We're entertaining you! The least you could do is throw a dollar our way every week! Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Autumn/Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 25:31


    Summer is DEAD! So let's celebrate with songs about Fall! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next..."Weird Al" Yankovic "Polka Party!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 7:32


    Although he was already popular with fans of Dr. Demento, "Weird Al" Yankovic scored a top-40 hit with "Eat It" in 1984 from the album In 3-D, and followed it up with one of the best comedy albums ever in Dare to Be Stupid. It seemed that a "Weird Al" parody was just the thing an artist needed to be relevant. Or, that was what his label Scotti Bros. thought. Instead of letting him do what he does best, they started making suggestions. Combine that with a year that didn't produce the greatest pop songs and we get the first dud from the master of parody, Polka Party!. onate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: September 21, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 16:40


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 020-R: Daybreaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 18:51


    Another day breaks. This time with Mike Hudson's commentary shining in the sky. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: January 20 & 27, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 24:15


    Eric has a small request: To have enough money to fill a Death Star. And he tries to raise money for rent with a sexual torture dungeon. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Frankenhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 4:40


    It's two spooky movies from the 1900s. the 1910 version of Frankenstein, and the 1907 French film La Maison Ensorcelée. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Full Broadcast Day WJSV September 21, 1939

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 1142:26


    Some fun for the radio history nerds. On September 21, 1939 WJSV recorded it's entire broadcast day from the 6 a.m. sign on to the 1:02 a.m. sign off. Here's the whole thing in one track. If you start this at 6 am and let it play, the time checks will match exactly. It's like you're listening live! Why post this now, instead of on the 21st? To give you plenty of time to download it, and have it ready for the festivities of WJSV Day on September 21st!

    Waxy Buildup: Prohibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 25:55


    Last week everyone got liquored up, now it's time to put a stop to that. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Billy Joel "52nd Street"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:10


    The Stranger was the album that, after a decade of setbacks, finally made Billy Joel a success. It was no surprise it's follow-up, 1978's 52nd Street, debuted at number one. The sound was a bit jazzier - it was named after the street that hosted a number of famous jazz clubs - and it still produced a number of hits. It would, however, find itself in thrift store bins within a few years of its release, and ultimately sell a bit less than its predecessor. Donate to the podcast through Patreon...  https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: September 14, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 17:48


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 019-R:New World Rising/Ocean Breakup Reprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 14:54


    A new world rises again with Mike Hudson, and a snippet of the Rap song that sampled this song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: January 6 & 13, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 28:16


    Young Eric throws a horse show at the TV. Old Eric lashes out at the gullible. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    It's a Stupid Idea: Lego Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 10:38


    In the pilot episode of our new scripted (attempted) comedy podcast, Eric loses his job at a Lego store, and tries to figure out what to do. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Eric vs. Eric: Dream, Teeths & Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 24:51


    Hard hitting discussion about a dream, teeth-removal, and food. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 25:23


    A.B.C. Always Be Chugging. It's all about getting liquored up in this episode. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Bruce Springsteen "Darkness on the Edge of Town"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 6:24


    Born to Run made Bruce Springsteen a star, but he had a major problem with manager and producer Mike Appel. Appel wanted to control how Springsteen's career went while the Boss thought he should definitely be the boss. It came to legal blows, delaying the recording and release of a new album for three years. When Darkness on the Edge of Town was released in 1978 it had a darker tone than its predecessors and a more focused lyrical style. At first a critical and commercial disappointment, it is now considered one of his best albums. Donate to the podcast through Patreon...  https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    America's Top 40s: September 7, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 19:18


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 018-R: Oh No Not Susan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 13:44


    Oh, no, not Susan again. And she's got Mike Hudson with her! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: January 6, 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 22:49


    Eric Rockarokies, Bradon does a song for Jessi from Casa Grande. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 5:58


    EFFFFF EMMMMM, no story at all... Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Podcast Art: A Summer Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 19:26


    Recorded June 3, 2025 Tuesday 9:53 am. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 25:11


    School days are here again. And so are the songs. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Thompson Twins "Here's to Future Days"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 6:48


    Thompson Twins combined intelligent lyrics, sparking synth-pop and a unique visual image to spawn an international hit with their 1984 album Into the Gap. For the follow-up they didn't change the formula much, but producer Alex Sadkin was out and, eventually, former Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers was in. Several factors delayed production of the album but, in the end, it was still a moderate success, although nowhere near as good as the two that came before it. https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728

    America's Top 40s: August 31, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 16:09


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 017-R: Bluebird is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 15:21


    The Bluebird is not dead. He's pining for new commentary from Mike Hudson, and snippets of cover versions. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: December 16 & 30, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 23:57


    Eric's testerone level doesn't need reviving, and someone stole his pizza!!! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: The Magic Christmas Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 6:04


    A little boy creates a magic Christmas tree, and hold Santa hostage. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Eric vs. Eric: Dr. Teeth & The Eclectic Richard Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 27:38


    Wincentsen gets his teeth ripped out of his head. And Johnson's in-depth interview with is close, personal friend Richard Cheese. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS Or buy his book of toons.

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