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An album by album and track by track review of the artist forever known as Prince.

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    The When Doves Podcast is an incredible find for any Prince fan. Hosted by Ed and Jared, this podcast offers an exhaustive exploration of Prince's music, album by album, track by track. The hosts are engaging and incredibly knowledgeable, making for a captivating listening experience. Not only do they provide insightful analysis of each song, but they also have the ability to spark reconsiderations of one's own opinions on certain tracks. The hosts begin each discussion with a semi-related question, adding an element of creativity to the show. Overall, The When Doves Podcast is a must-listen for any dedicated Prince fan.

    One of the best aspects of The When Doves Podcast is the genuine chemistry between Ed and Jared. As longtime friends, their conversations feel organic and lighthearted. They don't take themselves too seriously and their camaraderie shines through in every episode. Additionally, their knowledge of the musicians that Prince collaborated with provides valuable context without detracting from the main focus – Prince himself. It's refreshing to hear two hosts who aren't afraid to express their honest opinions on songs, whether they love them or find them lacking.

    While there are few negative aspects to mention about The When Doves Podcast, it would be helpful if the hosts provided more contextual information about each album within Prince's career timeline. This would give listeners a clearer understanding of where each album fits in terms of his musical progression and personal life events. Additionally, at times the discussions can wander off-topic or become tangential, which might not appeal to listeners who prefer a more focused format.

    In conclusion, The When Doves Podcast is a true gem for Prince fans seeking deep dives into his discography. Ed and Jared bring passion and expertise to every episode while maintaining a casual atmosphere that feels like eavesdropping on friends passionately discussing music they love. This podcast is both informative and entertaining, offering new insights into Prince's work while also sparking nostalgia for longtime fans. Whether you're a dedicated Prince aficionado or simply interested in exploring his music, The When Doves Podcast is an absolute must-listen.



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    Wrapping Up the Sign o' the Times SUPER DELUXE with Stef!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 54:44


    Send us a textHello friends! We are back from spring break and we are FINALLY putting to bed the monster that is the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe. We're discussing the final disc, the live show, that our old friend from the Netherlands, Stef, actually attended! The first of his 45 Prince shows!  Join us as we welcome Ed back from South Korea, as we talk about why Prince loved the Dutch so much (cause why wouldn't he?) and dive into this legendary show!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 8!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 54:10


    Send us a textWe did! It's done! With this episode, the fellas finish off ALL of the vault tracks from the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe edition. Take a deep breath, y'all. You made it. Join them for discussions of music festivals, Ed's upcoming adventures to Korea, 90s pop rock stalwarts the Gin Blossoms and a special sign off from Jared's three-year-old cousin!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 7!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 50:12


    Send us a textWe're nearing the end, folks! Join Jared and Ed as they discuss their favorite Christopher Walken performances, debate the best Pixar film and talk about the most legendary Prince track of all-time: the long-fabled Wally!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign of the Times Super Deluxe Vol. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 41:59


    Send us a textJoin the fellas as they take a fun strut through 5 more unreleased tracks from the SOTT Super Deluxe including The Cocoa Boys and It's Bes Like That Sometimes while also presenting each others a series of impossible choices. Follow along and see which decision you'd make!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Interview with legendary Prince sound engineer Scottie Baldwin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 109:26


    Send us a textFolks, we interrupt our regularly scheduled Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe breakdown to talk with Prince's longtime sound engineer Scottie Baldwin! Scottie worked with Prince for more than twenty years, as well as artists like Madonna and Stevie Wonder. He sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with the fellas about what he learned from Prince, the challenges and joys of working with him, what makes a great-sounding concert venue and his work on the One Night Alone...Live! box set, along with, of course, his Top Five.This was a great conversation and we were thrilled to have Scottie on as a guest! Enjoy!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign of the Times Super Deluxe: Volume 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 52:04


    Send us a textJoin Jared and Ed as they unpack the next collection of 5 unreleased songs from the Sign Of The Times Super Deluxe including Soul Psychodelicide, Adonis and Bathsheba, The Ball, and interesting versions of Forever In My Life and Crucial. Along the way the boys discuss the advantages of being a senior driver, Greek mythology, and Lucille Ball. Enjoy!!!!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 51:40


    Send us a textWe're back, y'all! The boys dive into Disc 5 of the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe, taking on the first 5 tracks, and discussing ranch vs blue cheese, what's the best music to hear in the supermarket and, in a new feature, who Prince should've given a song to. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Bonus: The Prince Netflix Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 93:05


    Send us a textJoin Ed on a special 2 part episode regarding the Prince Netflix Documentary. Part 1 includes a discussion with Prince super fan and documentary film maker, Rick Dillwood. In part 2, Rick joins When Doves Podcast hall of famers Stef and Sam for a roundtable discussion on the documentary, the Estate, and what type of Estate-sanctioned documentary they'd like to see in the future. Let us know what YOU think. Hit us up on instagram and facebook! Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Prince in the News Updates & Recommendations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 21:26


    Send us a textA quick hit pod for y'all: updates on the Prince documentary, the Grammy Awards, new music recommendations and also SLY LIVES!, the new Sly Stone documentary from Questlove. More to come!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Interview with Prince Super Fan, Ms April E. Carter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 29:36


    Send us a textFriends, on this Super Bowl Sunday (Go Birds!) the fellas are taking a break from their dive into the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe to share this great interview with actor, singer, dancer, creator, Ms. April E Carter! She just worked with Jared on his gig out of town and they discovered their mutual love of Prince and Jared had to get her on the show! Wait til you hear what her mom did during the 1984 Purple Rain Tour...Thanks Ms. April and enjoy all!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign O' The Times Super Deluxe: Volume 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 67:05


    Send us a textJoin Jared and Ed as they continue their walk through 8 more vault tracks from the SOTT Super Deluxe including Love and Sex, Big Tall Wall and In A Large Room With No Light. Also, find out about how Jared handles blackouts, where to find the best crystal ball in Philadelphia, and of course, a quick shout out to our local football team. Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 42:58


    Send us a textAnd the train keeps rolling, folks, with the next 5 tracks of the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe! Join Jared and Ed as they discuss the Philadelphia Eagles, favorite spaceships and methods to evade jury duty.Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 55:07


    Send us a textWelcome back as Jared & Ed reunite after a holiday break! Take a deep breath, y'all. We're about to dive DEEP into the massive Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe, starting with the first five tracks of disc 4! Here we go!All About M.E. PODCAST Welcome to the "All About M.E. Podcast ," the podcast where music meets the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    BONUS: Interview with Prince SuperFan Rick Dillwood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 53:25


    Send us a textJoin Ed as he chats with Prince super fan Rick Dilwood. Rick saw the music video for "7" on VH1 in the early 90s and never looked back. Having started his fandom with the Love Symbol Album, he has a lot of love for the NPG, but eventually learned to love the Revolution just as much. There's always at least one Prince book on Rick's nightstand and he regularly dreams of going into a music store to discover a newly released album. When Rick isn't listening to Prince, he's producing videos for a hospital in North Carolina and playing Mario Party with his seven-year-old daughter. A great fun chat with a great Prince fan! Enjoy!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Interview with author/host of the Official Prince Podcast, Andrea Swensson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 67:16


    Send us a textFolks-- it's a big one today.Jared and Ed are thrilled to talk with Andrea Swensson, author of Prince & Purple Rain: 40 Years, the gorgeous coffee table book that came out this year. Andrea is also the host of the official podcast and the founder of  Slingshot Annie Records, dedicated to preserving the Minneapolis sound. Andrea was amazingly generous with her time and it makes for a fascinating conversation about Prince, his legacy, working on the book, what it takes to get a record label put together and many other things, including, of course, her top five.This is a special conversation and we're excited to share it with you.Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Purple Rain Deluxe: Volume 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 69:10


    Send us a textJoin the boys as they take in the last batch of tasty unreleased tracks from the Purple Rain Deluxe release. There's a lot to chew on with Possessed, Wonderful Ass, Velvet Kitty Cat, Katrina's Paper Dolls, Father's Song and We Can F*** all on the menu. And just like any quality family gathering the boys have some big disagreements but learn to live together in peace and harmony. We are thankful for all you all! Sit back and enjoy!!!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 66:34


    Send us a textJoin our dynamic duo as they take their first swing at the unreleased tracks included in the 2015 Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition. Lots of electricity in these tracks including Dance Electric, Electric Intercourse, Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden, as well as the epic 12 minute version of Computer Blue. Enjoy!!!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

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    1999 SUPER DELUXE! Part 5, Live in Detroit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 64:28


    Send us a textJoin the fellas as they finally wrap up the bonus material in the 1999 Super Deluxe with the Live in Detroit show AND they offer up their choices for a single, six-song EP companion piece!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    1999 SUPER DELUXE! Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 55:18


    Send us a textThe guys are coming to you live from the super hyper important battleground state of Pennsylvania to discuss the last crop of unreleased tracks from the 1999 Super Deluxe release while discussing food envy, old Bell Telephone features, Arthur Treacher's and other old guy throwback references. Also check out our new "Ed and Jared's New Music Corner!" section. We love all y'all!!!!Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    1999 Super Deluxe: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 52:01


    Send us a textFirst, Happy Birthday Jared!!! (Let him know friends it's a big one for the guy.) The birthday guy and Ed join forces once again to discuss 5 more "unreleased" tracks included in the 1999 Super Deluxe. Lots of good things to chew on here including what could be Prince's best unreleased track. Sprinkled along the way, Christopher Cross, Kris Kross, and the "Boy from New York City".  Enjoy friends!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    1999 SUPER DELUXE! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 56:54


    Send us a textOops! technical error had an old episode posted! Here is the correct drop for 1999 Super Deluxe Part IISupport the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    1999 SUPER DELUXE! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 63:39


    Send us a textSummer break is over and season 6 is upon us, friends! Join Jared and Ed as they tackle the super-deluxe editions the estate has been releasing, starting with 1999!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    The Medal Round!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 34:26


    Send us a Text Message.As the Olympics have drawn to a close, so to must the Prince Summer Decathasongs! Find out the winners as revealed by the fellas before they take their break for the rest of the summer!Support the Show.A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    The Prince Summer Games: The Decathasongs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 15:54


    Send us a Text Message.Hello friends! It's time for a special When Doves Podcast event: The Decathasongs! In honor of this summer's Olympic Games, we here at When Doves Podcast have concocted our own version and we need YOU to determine the winners! Listen for more info and get ready for the games! Check our social medias for the events! (We also go off on a weird tangent about Satanic Olympic events. Even for us, it's on the odder side.)Support the Show.A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    Jill Jones--EPONYMOUS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 83:34


    Send us a Text Message.What's up, y'all? Join Jared & Ed as they do a quick recap on Ed's adventures in Minneapolis, discussing the winning ways of your Philadelphia Phillies and finally dive in Jill Jones legendary self-titled debut album! What do you remember about this record??Support the Show.A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

    BONUS: Inteview with Prince Superfan Annie Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 54:39


    Send us a Text Message.Join Ed as he spends some quality time with Annie Ward, located practically on the set for "Under the Cherry Moon", Annie shares growing up in Liverpool, her favorite Prince albums and songs, and her work assisting with Duane Tudahl's "Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions: 1984-1985" and "Prince and the Parade/Sign O The Times Era Studio Sessions: 1985-1986" books.Support the Show.

    SPECIAL: Prince Celebration Saturday June 22nd: Ed Live in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 54:48


    Send us a Text Message.Join Ed live in Minny as he hustles through a number of Celebration events featuring Morris Day 1:1 interview, a sneak peak of the Purple Rain Musical, Morris Day and the NPG live in concert along with many fantastic purple fam interviews!!!!Support the Show.

    SPECIAL: Celebration: Ed at the Purple Rain 40th Anniversary Show with the Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 24:51


    Join Ed live in Minneapolis as he heads on down to First Avenue, the iconic setting of the Purple Rain movie, to hear Prince's legendary backing band, The Revolution, pay tribute to this epic album.Support the Show.

    The Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 91:56


    Join Jared and Ed as they take a deep dive in this legendary 1985 Prince project featuring the original release of Nothing Compares 2 U. Support the Show.

    The Apple 100 Greatest Album List!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 37:03


    Join Jared and Ed as they discuss their personal ranking of anxieties, fingers, and taking a dive into the latest effort to quantify the greatest albums of all time, with Prince clocking in twice, with Purple Rain and Sign o' the Times.  Are these lists nonsense? Pointless? Fun? All three? Only history can decide!Support the Show.

    Apollonia 6 and Their Strange Promo Film

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 35:08


    Happy Memorial Day weekend to all our listeners in the States. For your relaxing pleasure, kick back and listen to Ed & Jared talk about a truly ODD little bit of Prince history: the never-released Apollonia 6 promo short film, starring Buck Henry and Ricky Nelson.  Honestly. It's as weird as that sounds.Have some fun and give a listen!Support the Show.

    Apollonia 6: Apollonia 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 80:30


    All right mate, buckle in for a fun ride through the only release for Apollonia 6 with your best mates Jared and Ed, who discuss some things British and many things coquettish with this 6 song suite from our female lead of Purple Rain (along with Brenda and Susan).Support the Show.

    Vanity 6: Vanity 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 109:07


    Tag along with Jared and Ed on their wild ride through Vanity 6's first (and last) album, featuring the timeless dance anthem "Nasty Girl." These two amigos can't seem to agree on the tunes, causing a rating showdown of epic proportions.  Tune in, groove out, and pick your side!Support the Show.

    Sheila E.: Sheila E.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 95:18


    As promised, the boys are back with a track for track review of Sheila E's self-titled third album containing 5 Prince-penned tunes along with important talk about bodies of waters, spicy v. mild salsa, cuckoo clocks, and other topics to start your May off right!Mad Makings of MusicTwo generations, one love: Music. Unconventional, philosophical, wild & refreshing!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Space Vacation, The Musical The sci-fi musical comedy for the whole familyListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

    Mini-Pod: Magnificent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 24:43


    Once more, dear friends--we hit you with a little mini pod on the OTHER new single release from the estate, the 2004 track titled Magnificent.  Join Ed and Jared as they take a dive into this interesting little track, discuss the greatness of The Magnificent Seven and make promises for the future!Support the Show.

    Mini-Pod: United States of Division!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 32:11


    We know, we know. It's been a minute. Spring break has stretched out a bit longer than we anticipated. So here's a quick hit review of the latest release from the estate, United States of Division!  We'll be back to a regular schedule soon, we promise!Support the show

    Sheila E in Romance 1600!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 59:24


    Here we go! Sheila E's second album, Romance 1600! Join the fellas as they discuss favorite board games, a possible spin-off pod about Bette Midler and church fundraising events, as well as diving deep on this record!Support the show

    Sheila E.: "The Glamorous Life"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 76:33


    Join the fellas as they discuss Sheila E's debut solo album, "The Glamorous Life" as well as further explore Jared's issues with Lionel Richie and offer some long overdue shout outs to our "Question of U" winners!Support the show

    Pandemonium!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 88:11


    It's sheer pandemonium (see what we did there?) as Jared and Ed take a dive into the The Time's fourth proper album, Pandemonium! Take a listen as they discuss this companion project to the Graffiti Bridge album & film.Support the show

    Ice Cream Castle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 75:53


    Join the fellas as they dive deep into the Time's third album, released in conjunction with Purple Rain, Ice Cream Castle! They debate ice cream flavors (obviously), what their wild west outlaw names would be and  Ed's adventures in the jungle.  The bird really IS the word, y'all.Support the show

    Prince and "We Are The World"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 77:48


    With the recent release of "The Greatest Night In Pop" documentary about the making of the 80's all-star charity single "We Are The World", Jared and Ed do a deep dive about the documentary, including theories regarding Prince's choice not to participate, the press fallout, Prince's response, and how this incident may have influenced Prince's dealing with the press for the remainder of his career.  Support the show

    100th Episode Celebration!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 65:16


    We made it y'all! 100 episodes of When Doves Podcast! Join us for a quick celebration of this milestone, with some long time listeners and friends (including two of Ed's sisters!) as we reflect on this journey and on what's to come! Thanks for being a part of the show!Support the show

    What Time Is It???

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 48:58


    Join the fellas as they continue to dive into the wider scope of the Prince universe with the second album from The Time...What Time Is It? (But really, what time is it? Our watches have stopped.)Support the show

    The Time!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 80:46


    Season Five deep dives in the greater Prince universe with his associated acts, starting with (who else?) The Time! Join the fellas as they explore the first, self-titled record from this legendary group!Support the show

    Bonus: Prince Style in the 2010s with PJ Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 81:12


    Join Ed as he welcomes back PJ Brown to talk through Prince's many interesting style choices associated with his public appearances throughout the 2010s. Follow PJ Brown and Her Resistance here. Support the show

    Special Announcement: When Doves Podcast 100th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 5:09


    It's about that time!!!  When Doves Podcast's 100th episode! We want to hear your voices!  Join us between 3-4pmET on Saturday, February 3rd to participate! Sign up for your slot here!Support the show

    Purple Rain...the Musical???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 36:05


    Hey y'all! Before we get going into season FIVE of When Doves Podcast, we thought we needed to address the a couple pieces of Prince news, the big one being the announcement of Purple Rain the Musical heading to Broadway. What do you think? Brilliance? Or Disaster in the making? And who do you cast as the Kid?!? Join Ed and Jared as they discuss the possibilities!Support the show

    An Xmas Stocking Stuffer (Morris Day's Cooler than Santa Claus!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 26:25


    For this year's holiday season, Ed & Jared take a dive into Morris Day's soon-to-be Christmas staple, Cooler than Santa Claus! Give a listen while you sit around sipping egg nog and enjoying the yule log!Support the show

    Live in 85!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 85:37


    For their last album review of the year, Jared & Ed dive into the remastered, reissued Prince & the Revolution: Live from 1985! Who remembers this one and what are your favs from this legendary recording??Support the show

    Welcome 2 America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 124:02


    Here we are folks! Join the fellas as they cover Prince's first full album of posthumously released material, Welcome 2 America and discuss the finer points of long-winded literature, the genius of Chuck D (again) and how Ed may have secretly been the Grinch this entire time.Support the show

    Originals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 113:35


    Yes indeed, friends! It's that time...the time to break down this collection of Prince's demos for songs he famously gave to others to record! Along the way, they discuss OnlyFans, how many Prince songs would fall on a list of the 885 greatest songs recorded by women and, of course, a snippet of Phillies baseball news. But really just a snippet.Support the show

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