Two Larrys and a Mic

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Radio guys Larry Bly and Larry Dowdy talk radio and music with a load of laughs.

Larry Bly and Larry Dowdy


    • Feb 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES

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    The Two Larrys and a Mic podcast is a nostalgic and entertaining show that brings back memories of Roanoke's radio heyday. Hosted by Larry Bly and Larry Dowdy, the podcast features lively banter, well-researched background information, and a great mix of music from different eras. As a listener who grew up watching Larry Bly on Cookin Cheap and listening to Larry D on K92, this podcast feels like reconnecting with old friends. The chemistry between the two hosts is unbeatable, and their quick wit and glib personalities make for an engaging listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of The Two Larrys and a Mic podcast is the "Radio Tales" segment. This segment provides fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from the world of radio, giving listeners insight into the industry and its colorful characters. It's these stories that truly make this podcast stand out, as they entertain while also educating about the history of radio in Roanoke. Additionally, the hosts' deep knowledge of music adds another layer to the show. Each episode is packed with carefully curated songs that evoke nostalgia and provide a wonderful soundtrack to listeners' lives.

    While The Two Larrys and a Mic podcast offers many positives, there are a few potential downsides worth mentioning. Some may find the host's banter and humor to be an acquired taste. While their quick wit can be entertaining, it may not appeal to everyone's sense of humor. Additionally, although the show covers various eras of music, it may not cater to all musical tastes. If you're not fond of certain genres or styles covered in an episode, it could leave you wanting more diversity in song selections.

    In conclusion, The Two Larrys and a Mic podcast delivers a dose of nostalgia mixed with humor and great music. Whether you grew up listening to Larry Bly on Cookin Cheap or have fond memories of Roanoke's radio scene, this podcast will transport you back in time. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and their passion for radio shines through in each episode. While it may not cater to everyone's sense of humor or musical taste, it is an enjoyable and informative show that fills a void left by today's lack of great DJs. So, tune in and enjoy the wit, knowledge, and stories shared by these Roanoke treasures.



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    Latest episodes from Two Larrys and a Mic

    In episode 82, the 88 Keys of Rock ‘n Roll from the Two Larrys.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 35:26


    It's our final episode of Two Larrys and a Mic. In episode 82, it's the 88 Keys of Rock. The Piano plays a key roll in many groups. Plus, birthdays, music history, podcast news and Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz.

    In episode 81, the Two Larrys remember the great albums turning 50 in 2024.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 32:35


    In this episode, classic albums from 1974 turning 50 years old. Also birthdays, music history, podcast news, great radio moments, obits and Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz.

    In this episode, the Two Larrys feature songs with “color” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 24:51


    The Two Larrys and Mic cover songs with “color” in the title. Plus, Birthdays, Music History, Podcast News, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Obits and Great Radio Moments.

    In this episode of Two Larrys, songs turning 50 in 2024.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 32:26


    The Two Larrys discuss songs from 1974 that turn 50 this year. It was a great year for music on the radio. Also birthdays, music history, podcast news, obits, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and a TV Story.

    In episode 78, the Greatest Rock Ballads…and the list may surprise you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 28:08


    In this episode, the Greatest Rock Ballads of all time. How do you define a rock ballad? We'll break it down. Plus, Birthdays, Music History, Podcast News, Obits, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and Beyond The Tracks.

    In episode 77, we reach to the sky and beyond discussing Songs with “Heaven” in the Title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 28:35


    In this episode, the Songs with “Heaven” in the Title, Birthdays, Music History, Podcast News, Great Radio Moments, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and Beyond The Tracks.

    Welcome to Episode 76 featuring Song Titles Not in the Lyrics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 29:30


    In Episode 76, the Two Larrys discuss Song Titles Not in the Lyrics. Also, birthdays, music history, podcast news, radio tales and Beyond The Tracks.

    In episode 75, we discuss Songs About Roads and Cars.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 37:18


    In this episode, the Two Larrys discuss songs that mention Roads and Cars. Also, podcast news, musical history, whatever happened to Milli Vanilli and the latest documentary on them and Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz.

    In episode 74, the Two Larrys share their 10 favorite albums, birthdays, podcast news and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 30:56


    In this episode, the Two Larrys share their 10 favorite albums listened to over 10 times. A bunch of celebrity birthdays, podcast news, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Musical History, Radio Requests and more.

    In episode 73, we discuss Songs About the Weather.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 31:23


    In this episode, we cover sunny days, rainy days and nights…simply any tune that mentions Weather in the Song Title. Let's not forget birthdays, musical history makers, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Podcast News and Obits.

    It's episode 72 and we're talking about Crazy Group Names.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 32:16


    In this episode, it's the Crazy Group Names in Music. Also, Birthdays, Musical History Makers, Obits, Music News, Classic Radio Bits, Podcast News and Beyond The Tracks.

    In this episode, we discuss the Most Influential Albums turning 40.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 31:04


    It's episode 71 and we're discussing the Most Influential Albums turning 40 from 1983. Also, birthdays, musical history, the latest music news, radio tales, obits, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and Beyond the Tracks.

    This time around, the Two Larrys and Mic talk songs with “Heart” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 34:12


    How many songs can you name with “Heart” in the title? The Two Larrys and Mic are up to the challenge. Also there's Music History Makers, Media Tales, Happy 50th to American Graffiti, Beyond the Tracks and plenty more fun in Episode 70.

    In this episode, it's the Name Game in Songs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 29:38


    This episode of Two Larrys & a Mic features songs with Names in their title. Also, birthdays, music history, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Radio Tales, Obits and Beyond the Tracks.

    Episode 68 will spotlight the Bands that are still together after four decades.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 34:33


    In this episode, Bands that have been together over four decades. Also, music news, birthdays and music history, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Obits and Beyond The Tracks.

    In episode 67, we're discussing the popular songs with “Midnight” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 30:34


    In this episode, we're keeping you up late discussing songs with “Midnight” in the title. Also birthdays, musical history makers, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, News From Around The World and a new feature called Beyond The Tracks.

    In episode 66, the Songs that Say Summer with the Two Larrys and Mic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 30:51


    In our latest episode, the Songs That Say Summer, also Fab Four News, Birthdays, Musical History Makers, It Only Happens in the Studio and Mr. Bly's TV Tale.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, our Workout Songs from running to jumping to walking.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 32:49


    In this episode, our Workout Songs…not what you think. Also, congrats to the 2023 Class of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, Birthdays, Seconds Guessing, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, remembering Gordon Lightfoot and Two Larrys Breaking News.

    This episode is all about twos. It's the Two Larrys and the Greatest Duets in Music.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 35:11


    In this first episode of May, the Greatest Music Duets through the years. Also, Birthdays, Seconds Guessing, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Obits and Two Larrys Breaking News update.

    In this episode, the best albums to come out of 1973.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 32:04


    Here in episode 62, we discuss albums turning 50 in 2023. Also, birthdays, seconds guessing, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and the Two Larrys breaking news.

    In this episode, we discuss the Greatest Bass Lines in Music. Feel free, to turn up the bass.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 33:07


    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, we're talking about songs with the Greatest Bass Lines. Also, there's Seconds Guessing and Radio Tales.

    In episode 60, the Larrys uncover the Best Cover Songs in Music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 33:42


    Here in episode 60 of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's the best and sometimes not as good as the original, Cover Songs. Plus, Seconds Guessing, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, recent deaths in the music world and radio tales.

    In episode 59, we discuss the greatest “B” sides of music. Two Larrys remembers the two sided hits.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 33:48


    This time on Two Larrys and a Mic, we're sharing the greatest “B” sides in music. The two sided hits of their day. Also, Birthdays, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, Obits and the Cowsills make a comeback.

    In this episode, we remember the great music of Burt Bacharach.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 30:19


    Burt Bacharach passed away at the age of 94 on February 8, 2023. Here in episode 58, we're highlighting some of his greatest music. Plus, Seconds Guessing, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz and Two Larrys Breaking News.

    In this episode, we're talking about the Long Tracks in music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 33:30


    We've talked about the shortest songs, in this episode we're discussing the Long Tracks. It's songs over 6 minutes in length. Plus, Seconds Guessing, Musical Obits and a few surprises.

    In Episode 56, your ears won't believe it, as we look at songs that are turning 50 in 2023.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 30:12


    1973 was a great year for music. In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, the songs turning 50. Plus Birthdays, Seconds Guessing and entertainment greats we lost since the last episode.

    We begin the New Year on Two Larrys and a Mic with an episode featuring “Lady” in the song title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 29:28


    Here in episode 55, the Two Larrys focus on songs with “Lady” in the title. Also, Seconds Guessing is back, Uncle Lar's Pop Quiz, News for the New Year and remembering greats from the world of music who passed away.

    In this episode, it's the Music Storytellers, Seconds Guessing, Lar's Pop Quiz and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:42


    Here in Episode 54, it's the Music Storytellers. Classic songs that create an incredible story from beginning to end. Lar's Pop Quiz, Seconds Guessing and Radio Tales.

    It's episode 53 of Two Larrys and a Mic featuring the Most Popular Women's Names in Songs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 33:31


    We're featuring the Most Popular Women's Names in Songs. Also musical birthdays, Uncle Lar Eats Crow, Seconds Guessing, Larry's Pop Quiz and Radio Tales.

    In this episode, Songs That Take a Lickin' and Keep On Tickin'. It's “time” for a new podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 34:08


    We're keeping the time change theme by featuring Songs That Take a Lickin' and Keep on Tickin'. Also, Seconds Guessing, Uncle Lar's Family Tree, remembering Jerry Lee Lewis and we're broadening our podcast horizons.

    In this episode, songs with “Look and Listen” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 37:38


    Ever thought of all the songs with “Look or Listen” in the title? We're featuring those songs this time on Two Larrys and a Mic. Also, Seconds Guessing, remembering Loretta Lynn and her Salem connection and radio tales.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's our list of Forgotten Songs on the radio.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 34:55


    We're featuring some vinyl greats with our list of Forgotten Songs. Also, Mr. Bly shares a radio tale about Maria Muldaur and it's another round of Seconds Guessing.

    In this episode, we're featuring Families of Music and their hits.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 38:25


    In episode 49, we'll explain what Sly & the Family Stone, The Kinks, The Bee Gees, The Pointer Sisters and so many others have in common. Plus, Seconds Guessing, a Lynchburg-born jazz producer passes away and a salute to M*A*S*H.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, the great songs of 1972.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 34:42


    This episode of Two Larrys and a Mic is filled with the best songs of 1972, Seconds Guessing, a Cricket tribute and News From Around The World.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, we're going to crank up the volume and you'll know why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 37:29


    In this episode, it's songs that make you immediately turn up the volume. Plus, birthdays, Seconds Guessing and remembering some greats from the music industry.

    In this episode, we discuss Songs with Rock in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 32:10


    This time around, we're featuring Songs with Rock in the title, Seconds Guessing, Radio Tales, Uncle Lar's Public Service announcement and a few more surprises.

    In this episode, don't blink because it's Rocks Best Short Songs on Two Larrys and a Mic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 39:32


    This time on Two Larrys and a Mic, it's Rocks Best Short Songs, the toughest round of Seconds Guessing, three vocal recordings with no words and explaining lyrics the easy way.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's Songs with Cities in their title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 40:47


    On this podcast of Two Larrys and a Mic, we discuss songs with Cities in their title. Also, Seconds Guessing and a review of the new Elvis movie.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, we feature the Guitar Gods of music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 35:23


    Episode 43 of Two Larrys and a Mic spotlights the Guitar Gods of music. Plus, a music tale, Seconds Guessing and remembering Jim Seals of the duo Seals and Crofts.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's Bands with Animals in Their Name.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 37:06


    In episode 42 of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's fun with band names. We discuss Bands with Animals in their Name. Also, Seconds Guess and if you're planning a Vegas wedding, you might want to leave Elvis off the guest list.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's Musical Threesomes.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 30:05


    Welcome to episode 41 of Two Larrys and a Mic. We're featuring the Musical Threesomes, also Seconds Guessing and a Jimmy Dean story like no other from the Bly guy.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, we answer the music questions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 33:43


    This time around on Two Larrys and a Mic, its the songs with Questions in the Title. Plus a few surprises, Seconds Guessing and a much needed 21 truck salute.

    In this episode, was 1972 the best year ever for great albums? The Two Larrys break it down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 34:01


    As the albums turn 50, 1972 may have been the year for the greatest albums ever released. Also, a special Podcast Follow-up, a Great Radio Moment and more with Two Larrys and a Mic.

    This time around on Two Larrys and a Mic, songs with “Night” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 34:49


    In this episode, how many songs with “Night” in the title can you name? We'll share our list, plus Seconds Guessing and Radio Tales.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, it's the greatest opening lines to songs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 39:55


    This time on Two Larrys and a Mic, we put your music knowledge to the test with the greatest opening lines to songs. Plus, a celebrity sighting that went bust.

    This time around on Two Larrys and a Mic, it's songs with “Dance” in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 31:34


    Have you ever thought of all the Top 40 songs with “Dance” in the title? Episode 36 of Two Larrys and a Mic turned into a fun podcast. Plus, there's Seconds Guessing and we remember local radio personality and friend Charlie Boswell.

    This time around on Two Larrys and a Mic, it's songs with Names in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 30:12


    In episode 35, think of all the songs that contain “Names” in their title. We have a lot of fun with that, Seconds Guessing and Radio Tales. Plus, a personal message from Mr. Bly.

    We finish up Season 2 of Two Larrys and a Mic featuring Songs with Numbers in the title.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 37:33


    We finish up 2021 with Songs That Feature Numbers in the Title. You'll need your musical “thinking caps” for this one. Plus, a tough Seconds Guessing, great radio moments and radio tales.

    Grab the egg nog. It's our Wonderful Christmastime episode of Two Larrys and a Mic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 39:17


    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic we talk Christmas faves, Christmas songs that won't go away, Seconds Guessing, and a classic radio moment to enjoy for the holidays.

    It's episode 32 and the Two Larrys and Mic tackle the masters of the keyboards.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 36:48


    Have you ever thought of all the wonderful Top 40 songs with keyboards? The latest Two Larrys and a Mic focus on the ivories and how they stand out. Plus, Seconds Guessing and great radio moments in the Star City.

    In this episode of Two Larrys and a Mic, we look back at songs turning 40 in 2021.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 37:00


    You're going to be looking through your music collection as we remember the songs from 1981 that turn 40 this year on Two Larrys and a Mic. Plus, Radio Tales, Seconds Guessing and a few podcast surprises.

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