Memphis Flash

In the spirit of the Elvis song "My Wish Came True", Brad and Mark celebrate something they've been wishing for...the upcoming release of unseen footage of Elvis.  That and other wishes are shared during this first episode of 2025.

If you're a newer Elvis fan there's lots of music to choose from.  But where to begin, right? Writer and Elvis expert Gordon Minto recommends his favorite recordings to start your collection. Plus Brad and Mark find interesting connections between Elvis and Ricky Nelson.

Author Gordon Minto is back to tell us about his new book with John Townson;Elvis UK: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British EPs 1957-2001.

Join Mark and Brad for a look at Elvis songs recorded in 3 takes or less, an amazing Johnny Cash discover with an Elvis twist and an historic building with an Elvis connection.  And interesting insight into Elvis from the waist up!

Pilot Ron Strauss is the subject of a new book by author Sally Hoedel.  Ron flew the Lisa Marie airplane with Elvis on board for two years.  Hear great stories from Ron and Sally about Elvis as a boss in the air and on the ground.

While Graceland is the most famous of Elvis' homes, the first home he purchased on the cusp of his meteoric rise to fame was on Audobon Drive in Memphis.  Author Cindy Hazen purchased the home in 1998 and discovered some incredible memories of Elvis still inside.  We take you inside  1034 Audobon Drive.

We're not sure if Elvis fans George and Linda set an official record by seeing Elvis in concert 86 times...but they must rank right up there.   Hear their delightful stories of how they managed to catch so many shows and the special memories of their time spent with the King.

Author Sally Hoedel's book Destined to Die Young  is a groundbreaking narrative about the death of Elvis Presley.   Her extensive research reveals a story of survival rather than self destruction.  

Ronnie McDowell is a country music legend whose connections to Elvis, past and present, run deep.  

Brad and Mark talk with Alan Stoker, son of The Jordanaires' leader Gordon Stoker. Alan is co-author of the new book, " The Jordanaires,  The Story of the World's Greatest Backup Vocal Group" as told by Gordon Stoker with Michael Kosser and Alan Stoker.  Alan gives us new insight into their work with Elvis and tells great stories involving his father's famous vocal group.

Did you know that many Elvis recordings released in the UK  were different from U.S. releases? Our guest is Gordon Minto.  Gordon and his co-author John Townson have assembled an incredibly detailed and affordable e-book about Elvis' UK releases.  Gordon also shares great stories about his friendships with Elvis insiders.

In this episode we focus on Elvis Presley's 12th motion picture; It Happened at the World's Fair.  Mark and Brad interview Brad's parents who recall heading to the fair in 1962 to watch Elvis film on location in Seattle.  

With the release of an Elvis on Tour box set, Brad and Mark dive deep into all things Elvis on Tour: from performance paychecks to what Elvis demanded before he stepped on to the stage each night. 

You've seen the 2022 Elvis movie and now you're a new fan.  What's next?  Mark and Brad lead you to the original content that was mirrored in new motion picture "Elvis" along with  music and book recommendations to fuel your new burnin' love for the King of Rock & Roll.

Mark and Brad offer their thoughts on Elvis the movie and talk to musician Slick Joe Fick who played upright bass on the movie soundtrack. 

Author Paul Sweeney's book features hundreds of incredible images of Elvis that miraculously emerged decades after Elvis performed one night in Toronto.   Hear the amazing story of where and how this treasure was discovered.

Steve Binder,  producer and director of what is now known as the '68 Comeback Special,  shares behind-the-scenes stories  of the making of this historic moment in Elvis history. 

In the Elvis world, FTD has nothing to do with flowers.  The  Follow That Dream (FTD) label is for the Elvis fan looking for more than mastered recordings. Our guest today is Steve Barile, an FTD contributor who gives us an inside look at the FTD releases he's participated in and he shares some spine-tingling stories of seeing Elvis live in concert.

Mark and Brad geek out over the trailer to the upcoming feature film "Elvis" directed by Baz Luhrmann, with Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker.  The feature film will be released June 24th. 

Elvis was a teenager when he was fired from his job at a movie theater only to return as a major motion picture star.  During this extended episode, Brad and Mark compare notes on their top 5 favorite Elvis movies...from fight scenes to behind-the-scenes and where to find footage that never made it to the big screen.  

Elvis loved Christmas but did he love every Christmas song he recorded?  We explore the wonderful world of Elvis at Christmas. 

Actress Marlyn Mason co-starred with Elvis in the movie "The Trouble With Girls".  She shares fascinating stories about filming a movie with Elvis, their unique relationship and the debut of his 1968 television special. 

Mark and Brad talk record collecting with Jim Weaver who is an avid collector and expert in Sun recordings.  Find out how and where to spot a gem to add to your collection.  Plus, the brand new segment, "Did you hear that?"

Brad and Mark explore the influence of Elvis'  fashion with special guest Hal Lansky, owner of Lansky Bros Clothiers in Memphis.  Elvis shopped at Lansky Bros throughout his career.