Podcasts about curmudgeons

In which The Curmudgeons continue their exploration of the City of Angels during arguably its most fertile period, namely the decade of the 1980s. Last episode, we established that the glam metal and punk scenes gestated based on a similar us-against-the-world ethos, albeit expressed much differently from one another. By the late '80s, glam metal had become a bona fide global commodity and its punk...hadn't, morphing instead into something wholly original and awe-inspiring. Here, we tell the story of the rest of glam metal, giving particular emphasis on Motley Crue, Poison and Guns N' Roses. We also track the rise and extraordinary influence of The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction.    Enjoy the music of Los Angeles from the late 1980s by accessing our special Spotify playlist:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JXeDNqhrQHMOA5xcxoKhl?si=dee7f0ffbea2413e   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode:   (00:52-03:50) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Los Angeles rock in the late 1980s   (05:07 - 17:04) - The Parallel Universe, featuring revies of new music from The Murder Capital and Beach Bunny   (18:02 - 01:09:14) - Christopher O'Connor discusses the explosion of glam metal, runs through a lightning round of some great--and some truly terrible--glam metal singles and discusses the arc of Motley Crue, Poison and Guns N' Roses   (01:10:28 - 01:51:22) - Arturo Andrade discusses the early work and influence of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and then covers the origin story and burning glory of Jane's Addiction    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor

In which The Curmudgeons travel back to sleazy, sweaty streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the music emanating from the City of Angeles. On one end, you had the burgeoning glam metal scene, a parade of excess and depravity in leather, chains and spandex--and some glorious, decadent riffage. On the other end, you had the DIY punk underground, led by hardcore punk stalwarts Black Flag and their SST label. You also had quirkier bands like The Minutemen and X lurking beneath the surface. A rockin' time was had by all. We explore it all intensely.    Enjoy the music of early '80s L.A. by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61bZCVO8Mu2WVJE2Q7NyZO?si=3ffe4c45856b48b7   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 03:59) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Los Angeles rock in the early '80s   (06:24 - 18:00) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new music from Zzzahara and Mdou Moctar   (18:59 - 53:02) - Christopher O'Connor covers the glam metal scene of the Sunset Strip, placing emphasis on Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads, Quiet Riot, Motley Crue and Rattt   (54:09 - 01:46:37) - Arturo covers the L.A. punk underground, placing emphasis on Black Flag, The Minutemen, X and The Gun Club   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor

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In which The Curmudgeons end their dynamic 3rd Golden Age of Rock series with a loving reexamination of the year 1980. The year stands as crucial pivot point for the development of rock 'n' roll culture. Punk and post-punk were becoming Gothic rock and New Wave. The Clash was serving as a virtual world jukebox. Talking Heads was virtually doing the same. And everyone was serving up their tunes and imagery in the year before MTV changed *everything* in 1981. We give love to these artists and genres and celebrate other artists including Prince, AC/DC, Rush and more.    Enjoy the music of 1980 by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wYtNWaQjP7zcFqlBQHn9V?si=fb8b86a4b10943b2   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode:   (00:52 - 04:05) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1980   (04:18 - 16:38) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Greentea Peng and The Tubs   (17:36 - 56:33) - We examine albums from Talking Heads, Joy Division, The Clash and then lovingly celebrate a bunch of great singles from 1980   (58:15 - 01:48:21) - We meditate of the death of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, pay homage to several great heavy metal albums, give it up for Prince's Dirty Mind and run down a number of other all-time great albums released in 1980   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor

In which The Curmudgeons honor one of hip-hop's most tragic figures. Big L was a hip-hop savant from Harlem whose flows were endlessly inventive, whose lyrics walked a fine line between pathos and shock value and whose professionalism allowed him to dominate any beat and any style. His star was on the rise in early 1999 before disaster struck and Big L was murdered. We'll closely examine his brief career and its astounding output in detail.    Enjoy the music of Big L by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eUSIvLwmppo3yYSNNrv9l?si=7f804cfaee6d43fc   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor  

In which The Curmudgeons passionately laud, lavish and defend one of the true gentle giants of popular music--and certainly its most underappreciated. Curtis Mayfield was an absolute pioneer of soul, R&B and funk. Mayfield produced an astonishing body of work, first as the bandleader for soul trio The Impressions in the 1960s, and then as a prolific solo artist in the 1970s. He tempered the anger and rage of Black America with the temperance and observant tenderness of a preacher, and he filtered that emotional tension through rich arrangements laden with strings, horns, fuzzy bass and more than dollop of da funk. We revisit the best of his music, covering select singles from his Impressions days and then dissecting his first eight solo albums.    Enjoy the music of the great Curtis Mayfield by accessing our Spotify playlist:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XF7kiE4LNWZesC2GQEhWm?si=43fa7e1ba07f441d   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 04:46) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Curtis Mayfield   (05:27 - 17:12) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Nadia Reid and Horsegirl   (18:11 - 01:09:11) - We discuss Curtis Mayfield's origins as a musician and then run through 10 great Impressions songs and his first eight studio albums, including the unbelievable Superfly   (01:10:36 - 01:24:00) - We discuss the latter half of Mayfield's career and espouse on his big picture legacy    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor  

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In which The Curmudgeons honor one of the most important years in all of rock 'n' roll history. Through the greatest albums and songs of 1979, we hear the sound of one decade fading and another decade splashing into full color and light. Post-punk, for instance, reached its most glorious heights, with bands like Public Image Ltd. and Gang of Four offering up a danceable yet jagged concoction. There was also the grandest statement put forth by The Clash, whose London Calling from late in the year was one of the most important rock records ever released. Neil Young, Michael Jackson, Tom Petty and Pink Floyd also had an amazing 1979. We discuss all of those artists and more during this episode.    Enjoy the music of 1979 by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7d2Whdu6upljApGZpVB8JP?si=53b5973e8eea4376   Here's a ahndy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 03:36) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1979   (03:51 - 13:40) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Decius and Bonnie "Prince" Billy   (14:39 - 01:05:20) - We discuss the peak period for punk rock and post-punk, highlighting The Clash, Public Image Ltd. and many others.   (01:06:52 - 1:59:04) - WE give love to Neil Young, Tom Petty, Michael Jackson and Pink Floyd. We also rip through a lightning round in which we cover other great albums by David Bowie, Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac and others.    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor  

0:00 The Retorted Show is here. 0:11 Intro to the Excellence. 1:02 Comment from @officialmarksmith 3:27 Fun cool stuff kinda Gimmicks. 3:48 Curmudgeon fun fact time.  6:59 All time link from Rookie Of the Year. 7:48 Fun fact about milk doing a body good. 9:07 Bone Healthy Diet. 9:34 Comment from @alloy1100 10:31 Check in time.  10:40 Old Uncle Matty Checks in. 14:01 No NFC East Comradery.  14:33 Bern Checks In. 16:34 Comment from @melissalissenden419 20:11 Blind Ranking Deserts. 23:15 Where was the Pie. 23:53 Waffles and Ice Cream is generational. 25:11 Matt's Daughters Disaster Cake. 26:23 Bern's Final thoughts. 26:55 Sequans Disney Movie. 27:45 Outro.   Get ready for a jam-packed episode of the Working Perspectives Podcast!  First, we're diving into the etymology of the word "curmudgeon" – where did this grumpy term come from?

In which The Curmudgeons examine the last great era for hip-hop, namely the years between 1999 and 2008. After the catastrophe that was the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, hip-hop could have imploded and or lost its footing--or even its respect as a genre. Instead, the movement throughout the 1990s, in which the hardcore went mainstream, carried over in the new century. In fact, hip-hop as a popular music genre exploded, becoming more successful than ever. In the process, genuine pop superstars like Eminem, DMX, Jay-Z, OutKast and Kanye West rose to glory. We discuss those artists and much more on this episode.    Listen to all the great music of this last stand for hip-hop by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79etpkKGK52DHWnj0xsPU8?si=725307acab964915   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode:   (00:52 - 04:24) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of real hip-hop's last stand   (05:27 - 16:45) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Benjamin Booker and Squid   (17:45 - 01:32:31) - We discuss Eminem, DMX, Jay-Z, Kanye West, OutKast and more   (01:34:05 - 02:30:06) - We blaze through a lightning round of 54 top hip-hop singles from this era   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor  

In which the Curmudgeons know it's going to be a long, long time before the heavens produce a young man as preternaturally gifted as a songwriter and performer as Elton John proved to be back in the early 1970s. John's output during the early part of that fabled decade was routinely incredible, possessed with both a swagger and a tenderness that shone through in gorgeous melodies and the often profound lyrics of collaborator Bernie Taupin. We revisit a period when virtually no one else in all of rock n' roll could approach the mastery of Elton John. We analyze his studio albums from this period and discuss his legacy at length.    Enjoy the music of Elton John  by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kheG5S8heMsbCJGxoejtj?si=12b56c620c464c94   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 03:01) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Elton John   (04:29 - 18:08) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Lambini Girls and The Weather Station   (19:07 - 55:18) - We cover the origin story of Elton John and discuss his albums Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection, Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau and Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player   (56:53 - 01:28:48) = WE discuss Elton John's albums Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road, Caribou, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and Rock of the Westies. We also offer thoughts on John's "big picture" legacy within popular music.    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor    

In which the Curmudgeons revisit the underrated yet crucially important year of 1978. Punk rock had gone mainstream in the two years prior to '78, and true to the restlessness that defined the genre, the music was ready to morph into post-punk and New Wave. We marvel at the movement this pivotal year brought in this episode. We cover albums by Elvis Costello, Public Image Ltd., Patti Smith, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Talking Heads, Devo, The Cars and more.   Enjoy all of this great music from 1978 by accessing our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68qv5ZpAVo8qA2BIT7Goil?si=3a0d75607d8c4958   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 04:20) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1978   (06:34 - 20:35) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Priests and Blood Incantation   (21:34 - 01:09:50) - We cover the dawn of post-punk and New Wave, covering artists such as Public Image Limited, Talking Heads and The Cars   (01:11:05 - 02:07:16) - WE discuss a number of other albums from 1978, from artists including Devo, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Neil Young and Rush   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor  

Christmas recaps...There is nothing wrong with girls' trips...How would the boys do in prison...How much to kill someone...Doug says Beyonce sucks...New York or Boston...Matt and Jen are both Curmudgeons...Matt calls an audible on next week...Back over three for the first time in a hot minute...

In which The Curmudgeons shout before all the human race like we'll never lose. Yup, we're discussing the mighty, mighty Queen on this episode, focusing on the band's undeniable greatness from their beginnings all the way through 1980, when they peaked commercially with "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." The band managed to be unapologetically campy and occasionally naughty while more than occasionally rocking harder than just about any other band on the planet. We give Queen the hero treatment they deserve here.    Check out all the wonderful Queen music from this era by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76mb0E3aiyLiFm9LdbN7nl?si=d82b5b2260e143d7   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 03:56) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Queen   (04:40 - 17:21) The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Bright Eyes and Michael Kiwanuka   (18:06 - 01:04:02) - We discuss the origin story of Queen and show love for the band's first eight studio albums   (01:04:51 - 1:24:53) - We summarize Queen's run through the 1980s and offer thoughts on the band's ultimate legacy   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-    

In which the Curmudgeons continue to revisit the fertile fields of the late 1970s and land on 1977, one of the most explosive years in rock history. It's when the Sex Pistols dropped their album Never Mind the Bollocks, here's the Sex Pistols and set off a punk revolution. It's also when Fleetwood Mac, Kraftwerk and Bob Marley dropped genre-defining masterpieces. And that still only runs to the surface of what 1977 produced. From David Bowie and Iggy Pop to Pink Floyd and Rush to Al Green, it was a hell of a year. Let us celebrate it in grand style.    Revisit the great music of 1977 by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6e0NiIBN4USKAMmuaUlTvS?si=bcd72729a7424d1f   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 04:23) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1977   (04:38 - 14:35) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Personal Trainer and English Teacher   (15:20 - 01:17:10) - We run down everything to know about punk in 1977--The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones and more   (01:18:21 - 01:48:12) - We cover albums from Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Marley   (01:49:11 - 02:21:11) - We engage in lightning-round coverage of 10 additional albums from 1977, including releases from Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Al Green and Joni Mitchell   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-    

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In which the Curmudgeons dive into the little bit of the third installment of Neil Young's Archives that we can. The full 17-CD, five-Blu Ray Archives Vol. III is available for roughly $450, but only for 5,000 lucky customers willing to spend a small fortune. The rest of us get an album Young refers to as "Takes," which contains a 16-song sampling from The Neil Young Archives Vol. III. We describe the individual albums contained within this mammoth boxed set, and Christopher O'Connor, our resident Neil Young-ologist, offers a review of the songs plus additional nuggets from the fuller Archives set he's been able to glean.    Check out all 16 songs from The Neil Young Archives Vol. III Takes album plus bonus songs by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26TNUP8zBW26IllEVHDaI4?si=a0f1932278564b2b   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 03:45) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Neil Young's archives   (04:09 - 15:17) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Hinds and Amyl & The Sniffers   (16:02 - 57:57) - We discuss the first nine songs from Neil Young's Archives Vol. III Takes album, including never-before-heard renditions of "Hey Babe" and "Drive Back" and a version of "Hey Hey My My (Into the Blac) featuring Devo. Yes, Devo...   (59:05 - 01:32:05) - We discuss the final eight songs of the Takes album, which include a delectably New Wave version of the country ballad "Razor Love."   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null    Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

In which The Curmudgeons worship at the altar of the mighty, mighty Led Zeppelin. With scorching guitar licks, torpedo-heavy drumming and sex-god screamer vocals, this band epitomized the sensuality and the swagger of rock 'n' roll, and in presenting their take on the genre, they helped create what we now call heavy metal. During this episode, we counter some unfair myths this band has saddled with over the years and pour over its incredibly rich catalog of music with love and respect.    Enjoy our special Spotify playlist featuring the stylings of Led Zeppelin: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ldFOLlEcY7HL4zueF7JJ3?si=990fa39641cc40d7   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 05:02) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Led Zeppelin   (08:30 - 22:29) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Arooj Aftab and Goat   (23:14 - 01:00:24) - We debunk five myths about Led Zeppelin and tell the remarkable story of the band's formation and ascension   (01:02:03 - 01:50:01) - We analyze the band's catalog of eight studio albums in detail--six classics and two decent affairs   01:51:00 - 02:12:55) - We tell the rest of the story that followed Led Zeppelin's break up, plus Chris O'Connor offers his list of the five best "phony" Zeppelin acts   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null    Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

Jessica previews the start of the NBA season, recaps Lamar Jackson's big night, talks to Mike Wallace about Jaren Jackson, Jr's injury status, gets Will Coleman's thoughts on the ongoing Tyreek Smith saga, and more.start set the show:05 NBA season tips off tonight!:08 Lamar Jackson's big Monday night:15 How do the Chargers continue to lose?:24 Best curmudgeons:29 Mike WallaceGrizz injuriesstart of NBA seasonIs Santi a starter?JJJ's contract:50 Will ColemanTyreek Smith sagaNIL rules and regulationsMemphis Tigers preseason1:20 What we are watching'Fight Night' review'Disclaimer' reviewSNL recapZendaya's fit for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In which The Curmudgeons kick off its latest Golen Age series of episodes by revisiting the seminal year of 1976. It was a year that saw both The Ramones and The Sex Pistols break out. To say punk was the thing that year was an understatement. It was also was vital year for arena rock, as Boston and The Eagles both dropped classic albums. We also pay tribute to work from Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder, among many others.    Enjoy the awesome music of 1976 by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6k00d7GvYsD0USPv4p1h8p?si=a511fe8d51fe4845   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 03:52) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1976   (04:13 - 20:20) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by El Khat and Geordie Greep   (21:05 - 01:04:35) - We cover all things punk, from The Ramones to The Sex Pistols to singles by Blondie, The Runaways and others   (01:06:00 - 01:39:08) - We cover albums from Boston, The Eagles, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder    (01:40:20 - 02:11:25) - We engage in a lightning round, presenting 10 1976 albums we consider to be great. Artists include Fleetwood Mac, Frank Zappa, Aerosmith and Patti Smith.   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null    Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons    

The multi-talented singer/songwriter Dave Hamilton of The Happy Curmudgeons (Spectra Music Group) talks about the latest release “2nd Chances” featuring “Be Kind” and “Reluctant Prophets” along with the debut release of “Meant to Be”! Dave began his amazing career at 10 playing guitar and taking lessons at 12 later Minored in Music at Miami (Ohio) University, plus his encounters with Lou Reed, Neil Young, Chrissy Hynde, Tracy Chapman and Laurie Anderson, and how the group came together in '14 with Billy Cox (Band of Gypsies), Bobby Balderama (? & The Mysterians), Jim Moose Brown (Bob Seger Band), Davae McMurray (Blue Note Records), Pepe Espinosa (B.B. King) and Vaughn Mortimer (The Outfit)! Check out the latest release from The Happy Curmudgeons on all streaming platforms and www.happycurmudgeonsband.com plus www.spectramusicgroup.com today! #thehappycurmudgeons #davehamilton #detroit #singersongwriter #secondchances #spectramusicgroup #bekind #reluctantprophets #meanttobe #miamiofohio #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerthehappycurmudgeons  #themikewagnershowthehappycurmudgeons  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

  The multi-talented singer/songwriter Dave Hamilton of The Happy Curmudgeons (Spectra Music Group) talks about the latest release “2nd Chances” featuring “Be Kind” and “Reluctant Prophets” along with the debut release of “Meant to Be”! Dave began his amazing career at 10 playing guitar and taking lessons at 12 later Minored in Music at Miami (Ohio) University, plus his encounters with Lou Reed, Neil Young, Chrissy Hynde, Tracy Chapman and Laurie Anderson, and how the group came together in '14 with Billy Cox (Band of Gypsies), Bobby Balderama (? & The Mysterians), Jim Moose Brown (Bob Seger Band), Davae McMurray (Blue Note Records), Pepe Espinosa (B.B. King) and Vaughn Mortimer (The Outfit)! Check out the latest release from The Happy Curmudgeons on all streaming platforms and www.happycurmudgeonsband.com plus www.spectramusicgroup.com today! #thehappycurmudgeons #davehamilton #detroit #singersongwriter #secondchances #spectramusicgroup #bekind #reluctantprophets #meanttobe #miamiofohio #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerthehappycurmudgeons  #themikewagnershowthehappycurmudgeons     --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

In which The Curmudgeons shake, shake, shake that booty and revisit one of popular music's most unfairly maligned genres. Disco was essentially funky orchestral music--grand, reverb-heavy, maximal, showy, dramatic. Yet it was also energetic and fun as hell. Here, we explore disco's birth as a movement of freedom and uninhibited expression in Black and Hispanic gay nightclubs and how, once a production house in Philadelphia put an official musical sheen on the proceedings, it erupted into the mainstream. We also lament disco's demise among burnout, derision and plain' ol macho racism, sexism and homophobia.    Check out all the songs we lovingly discuss by accessing our special Spotify playlist:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DbgCCxyfmfcITV2nxyZon?si=7786b0860b12450f   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (0:52 - 04:52) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of disco   (06:50 - 27:33) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviewes of new albums by Cindy Lee and Jamie xx   (28:18 - 01:09:06) - We tell the story of disco's beginnings and we offer the first of three playlists, this one covering the early disco years of 1974 and 1975   (01:10:58 - 02:11:45) - We speak of disco's dizzying ascent into the mainstream and offer the second of three playlists covering 1976 to 1978   (02:12:44 - 02:53:34) - We cover the downfall of disco and offer the last of our three playlists, which covers 1979 and 1980   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null    Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

In which The Curmudgeons know you wanted the best so we're giving it to you. Long live KISS, whose live act and meaty, ferocious riffs are both legendary. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss understood that rock 'n' roll, at the end of the day, is all about the show. And KISS, nearly 50 years ago, put on the greatest show on the rock 'n' roll earth--leather, makeup, fire, blood, explosions, lightning and seven-inch platform boots. It was a show that the world was so fond of it discovered it still longed for it 20 years later. Thus, KISS became an everlasting nostalgia act. We pay homage to the show on this episode--and to the nine albums the band released in the 1970s, which include two of the grandest live albums ever.    Check out all of KISS's kick-ass '70s glam metal by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BXk5u5qUOVjvuDINjJcLR?si=1cadf882cffc4a76   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 05:29) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of KISS   (08:25 - 20:08) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Kokoko! and MJ Lenderman   (20:53 - 01:08:25) - We analyze KISS's 1970s album output, including the self-titled debut, Alive!, Alive! II and Destroyer   (01:28:19 - 01:27:05) - We tell the rest of KISS's story: their downturn from glory, their decision to take off the makeup and embrace MTV excess and the inevitable return to '70s stage glory   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null    Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

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In which The Curmudgeons discuss the awesome power and influence of one of the innovators of the Southern thing, as The Drive-By Truckers refer to it. Lynyrd Skynyrd remains one of the most underrated rock bands of all time, a condition that is partially its own fault, given how it has tied itself in its most recent form to the worst of old Southern stereotypes. But there's no denying that the band's patented three-guitar assault, soulful songwriting and penchant for being the thinking man's rednecks produced a sterling catalog of work during the 1970s. We revisit the five albums of the Ronnie Van Zant era during this episode and place the band in a well-deserved, warm, positive spotlight.    Enjoy the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd bu accessing our special Spotify playlist:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fLgdipOAMd34LCBpAcl3H?si=62407df7ae1c4435   Here is a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 03:48) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (03:52 - 18:43) The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of awesome new albums by Osees and Jack White   (19:28 - 51:09) - We tell the origin story of Lynyrd Skynyrd and discuss the albums Pronounced 'Leh-'Nerd 'Skin-'Nerd, Second Helping, Nuthin' Fancy, Gimme Back My Bullets and Street Surviviors   (52:31 - 01:20:09) - We tell the rest of the Lynyrd Skynyrd story, from the tragic plane crash that killed three members to its reformation with Ronnie's little brother Johnny Van Zant and then its eventual descent into self-parody.    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons   

Ben and Carlos are back on the mic to talk about their travels and the prospects they've seen over the last few weeks and months of the summer showcase circuit. Ben breaks down a few high-upside pitching prospects from the 2026 class who wowed him this summer and Carlos does the same for two prep righties in the upcoming 2025 high school class. The two wonder if spin rate monsters are becoming increasingly common, try and see where Seth Hernandez stacks up with recent elite pitching prospects, talk through a handful of talented two-way players and more. The show closes with a listener email about the top international prospects from the most recent class, and how Ben would line those players up in a theoretical international draft.—Time Stamps(1:00) Curmudgeons in baseball(5:00) Style of play vs. talent of players(8:00) Randy Arozerena having friends(10:00) What have we been up to?(11:30) Area Code Games as Ben's favorite event(15:00) MLB Breakthrough Series at the Area Code Games(18:30) Sean Mack(20:00) Are spin rate monsters becoming more common?(26:00) Standout summer players(27:30) Savion Sims(30:40) Trey Rangel(33:00) Seth Hernandez(36:00) Where does Seth Hernandez rank in terms of elite pitching prospects?(41:00) Landon Harmon(43:00) Kruz Schoolcraft, Billy Carlson and two-way players(50:00) Dean Moss as one of the most disciplined hitters in the class(56:00) Kayson Cunningham, Gavin Fien, Eli Willits as USA standouts(1:03:00) Listener email about international prospectsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In which the Curmudgeons end their epic series of odes to the music of a nine-year period that transformed everything--and then some--in popular music. By 1972, the hangover from the revolutionary vibes of the 1960s had subsided, and that era's outgrowth of freedom and experimentation truly started to blossom. The Rolling Stones filtered American roots music through a dirty, sweaty prism to create a true rock masterpiece. David Bowie perfected glam rock and intergalactic theater to create a masterpiece of his own. And Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Curtis Mayfield set Black music on a wilder, more lush course. We explore all of that and much more during this episode.   Enjoy all the great music of 1972 on our special Spotify playlist:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22v1Gg8aZWlUaGrBHqaZ0B?si=446b89de0580497d   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 05:02) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1972   (05:16 - 17:32) - The Paralell Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Kelly Stoltz and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard   (18:17 - 55:50) - We celebrate the 1972 output of The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield and Stevie Wonder   (57:22 - 01:20:30) - We revisit the 1972 music of Al Green, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Roxy Music, Neu! and Big Star   (01:21:29 - 1:45:51) - We pay loving tribute to albums from Can, Neil Young, Black Sabbath and others who help define 1972   Listen to all of this great music by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/159nl5UDgswraoThqqv07A?si=7b57198f803e4944   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 04:56) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (05:49 - 16:23) - The Parallel Universe, feauturing reviews of new albums from King Hannah and Wand   (17:08 - 45:11) - We discuss 13 great songs from blaxploitation films from artists including Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Bobby Womack and Donny Hathaway   (46:29 - 1:09:08) - We discuss 13 additional songs from blaxploitation films from artists including Gladys Knight & the Pips, Don Julian, Willie Hutch, Isaac Hayes and The Staple Singers Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons    

In which The Curmudgeons stand up to the man and deliver the best of the best of a special era for both cinema and music, when African-Americans anti-heroes lit up the screens and imaginations of a generation of young Black people. And also young Black artists, who cranked out stunning funk, soul and disco anthems to accompany these films. Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and The Staple Singers were among the legends who contributed to this electrifying canon. We enter our wayback machine and revisit some of the best Black music of its time.      Listen to all of this great music by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/159nl5UDgswraoThqqv07A?si=7b57198f803e4944   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 04:56) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (05:49 - 16:23) - The Parallel Universe, feauturing reviews of new albums from King Hannah and Wand   (17:08 - 45:11) - We discuss 13 great songs from blaxploitation films from artists including Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Bobby Womack and Donny Hathaway   (46:29 - 1:09:08) - We discuss 13 additional songs from blaxploitation films from artists including Gladys Knight & the Pips, Don Julian, Willie Hutch, Isaac Hayes and The Staple Singers Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

— Capital has no insightsEric argues that venture capital alone doesn't solve business problems, and having more capital doesn't necessarily lead to better outcomes.— Compounding value vs. negative valueThe importance of building companies that compound positive value over time, rather than scaling prematurely and compounding negative value. Funding should primarily be used for experimentation and scaling proven business models, not for scaling unproven ideas, because it's easy to compound negative value if you're not paying attention to the right things.— Vanity metrics vs. intrinsic valueThe industry often focuses on vanity metrics like growth rates and valuations, rather than building long-term intrinsic value and durable businesses. The venture capital industry's incentive structures often encourage behavior that may not be in the best interest of building sustainable businesses. It's important to maintain a long-term perspective on building value, rather than getting caught up in short-term growth or fundraising cycles. In many tech businesses, there are often diseconomies of scale rather than economies of scale as companies grow.— Playing the game on your own termsCEOs and founders are ultimately responsible for making disciplined decisions about resource allocation and scaling. While entrepreneurs can't completely ignore the “game” of venture capital, they should focus on building value on their own terms rather than getting caught up in comparisons or unrealistic expectations.

In which The Curmudgeons revisit an era where the streets soared to the top of the charts...and then unleashed their danger on hip-hop's finest artists. The success of Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic ushered in an era where cursing, threatening lyrical opponents with violence, drug use and other chicanery became acceptable fodder for the radio dial. And it gave artists who might not otherwise have enjoyed a broad-based platform an opportunity to shine--including a couple of guys named Tupac Shakur and Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G" Wallace. In this episode, we analyze the tremendous music this period produced and lament its unfortunate wrath.    Enjoy all of this awesome hip-hop music from the 1990s on our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5z7oEmg62kJeiAPRIKhxhS?si=e506f329ec4b4a26   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (00:52 - 04:50) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (05:06 - 15:52) - The Parallel Unvierse, featuring reviews of new albums from Oisin Leech and Eels   (16:37 - 01:11:11) - We celebrate the breakout of hardcore hip-hop from both coasts, with discussion of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and Biggie Smalls   (01:12:37 - 02:10:15) - We rumble through a whole host of great '90s hip-hop singles, including entries from gang Starr, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Jay-Z, DMX, A Tribe Called Quest and Ol' Dirty Bastard   (02:11:14 - 02:55:04) - We meditate on the ballad of Tupac and Biggie and attempt to capture the legacy of 1990s hip-hop   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

In which The Curmudgeons explore one of the most extraordinary years for rock music of all time. We won't call it the greatest, because we don't really believe in such a superlative. But, still, 1971 was pretty freakin' great. Patheon albums from Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and The Who; stone-cold masterpieces from Carole King and Joni Mitchell; and classics by Funkadelic, David Bowie, Santana and many others hit the shelves. We revisit it all with fondness and a romantic sense of history.    Check out our super-long but super-awesome special Spotify playlist dedicated to the music of 1971: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3I7Y3rpv4Ub0hmuLjkM2ts?si=bfed69082851406a   Here's a handy navigation companion to the episode.   (0:52 - 03:47) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1971   (04:14 - 17:27) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Kamasi Washington and Vince Staples   (18:11 - 55:50) - Discussion of albums by Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Marvin Gaye   (57:25 - 01:29:00) - Discussion of albums by Funkadelic, Sly & The Family Stone, Alice Cooper, T. Rex and David Bowie   (01:29:58 - 02:12:55) - A run-through of a dozen more 1971 albums, including ones from Can, Santana, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and The Doors   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

In which The Curmudgeons celebrate the music and indelible legacy of one of the 21st Century's smartest, most vital rock bands. When The Black Keys first hit in 2002, comparisons with The White Stripes were inevitable. After all, they were a duo that blasted forth with just a guitar and drums. But that's where the fair comparisons ended. The Black Keys offered up lean, mean, reverent blues rock with dashes of soul and psychedelia. After self-recording their first four albums--and mostly doing so in basements--the band graduated to the majors with the help of storied hip-hop producer Danger Mouse, instantly growing as an incredibly sensual musical force. We explore the band's entire catalog, including their brand-new record, Ohio Players.    Enjoy heaping helpings of The Black Keys via our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xTGizMTwVDR2bKBWulliT?si=b908d0c0745345fe   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.    (0:52 - 5:20) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (05:21 - 27:41) - We share the origin story of The Black Keys and revisit their first three albums - The Big Come Up, Thickfreakness and Rubber Factory    (28:26 - 52:19) - We discuss the albums Magic Potion, Attack & release, Brothers and El Camino   (53:47 - 01:14:30) - We discuss the album Turn Blue, "Let's Rock," Delta Kream, Dropout Boogie and Ohio Players   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

In which the Curmudgeons hammer one of the most perplexing "it" bands of the entire 21st Century. Arcade Fire stormed out of Montreal in 2004 with Funeral, a debut album that captured the imagination of throngs of unimaginative indie hipster d-bags. Whereas their fans and a whole bunch of fawning rock critics heard glorious art in all the band's maximal grandiosity, we just heard...noise. Lots of it. A pulverizing wave of annoyance after annoyance. And the annoyance has yet to stop. Let us tell you all the ways we think this band is a giant turd burger.     Listen to the abomination and judge for yourself by accessing our Arcade Fire-focused Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1C30jnDsJQySuV4wEPzq5r?si=9bd7c9df43514814   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode.    (0:52 - 04:50) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our Arcade Fire beatdown   (05:06 - 16:21) - The Paralell Universe, featuring reviews of albums by The baby Seals and Kurt Vile   (17:06 - 36:25) - We goof on maximal grandiosity and discuss Arcade Fire's albums Funeral and Neon Bible   (37:57 - 01:03:09) - We discuss Arcade Fire's albums The Suburbs, Reflektor, Everything Now and We   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons       

In which the Curmudgeons continue their romp through rock's second golden age by revisiting perhaps the age's most underrated year. There were a ton of great albums released in 1970, as we discuss at least half-a-ton of those albums during this episode. It was a year when the rock 'n' roll generation started to mature and grow more varied in its tastes and its demands. The Beatles split up that year, and its core members all released solo albums in 1970. There also was the "soft-rock" movement, which made stars out of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and a guy named Neil Young. We soak it all up and pay tribute to that calendar trip around the sun 54 years ago.   Listen to our special Spotify playlist dedicated to the sounds of 1970: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53S1aHJv6oguRVLUtIszEe?si=22b0dfd685cd433f   Check out a great book about the music of 1970 we discuss - David Browne's "Fire & Rain": https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/fire-and-rain_david-browne/455158/?resultid=22bd0d08-9aae-467f-9e8b-345c1438860a#edition=6906336&idiq=7763326   Revisit our discussion of the Grateful Dead's early catalog of albums: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-dead-in-the-studio-a-legacy-part-1/id1551808911?i=1000577054207   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode.   (0:52 - 03:48) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of the music of 1970   (03:49 - 30:42) - Our Current Universe, featuring discussion of new music by St. Vincent, Drake and Kendrick Lamar   (31:27 - 01:17:43) - We discuss the explosion of "soft-rock," the first solo albums by The Beatles, James Brown, Black Sabbath and The Stooges   (01:45:18 - 02:24:08) - We discuss 12 more great albums releases in 1970, including releases by The Grateful Dead, Santana, The Velvet Underground and Creedence Clearwater Revival   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons     

In which The Curmudgeons straight cold rock a party and revisit hip-hop's greatest, most electrifying, most unendingly thrilling period, which stretched from 1986 to 1991. We tear through 12 brilliant albums and dozens of awesome singles that taught all the MCs and producers that followed how it should it be done--and how it would be done from here on out. We cover Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, Schooly D, Ice Cube, 2 Live Crew, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, The Beastie Boys, Queen Latifah and scores of other great and hugely influential artists.    Listen to our special Spotify playlist dedicated to this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4sf98fg4Qr5L4hJTg2uDQS?si=76c9e51cf474410f   Listen to an old episode of our podcast, in which we argue for A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory as the greatest hip-hop album ever made:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-greatest-hip-hop-album-ever-made/id1551808911?i=1000545909663   Here's a handy navigation companion for this new episode.   (0:52 - 4:43) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of hip-hop's golden age   (5:02 - 18:25) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Bodega and Mdou Moctar   (19:10 - 01:16:54) - The Curmudgeons analyze 12 amazing albums that sprung from the golden age of hip-hop   (01:18:15 - 02:14:40) - We celebrate a whole ton of great, mad-fun hip-hop singles from the golden age of hip-hop   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

In which The Curmudgeons marvel at the trainwreck that the career of a pretty fabulous rock 'n' roll singer became. Rod Stewart's gravelly, soulful voice was the engine for a series of great ramped-up yet mostly acoustic albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, all of which cemented a solid legacy for the singer. And then Stewart became beholden to a rock-star, sexy-man persona that craved relevance more than integrity. Starting in 1975, his career descended into a series of schlocky, cheesy singles that, while they proved to be his biggest hits, must be heard to truly appreciate their awfulness. We recount both the good ol' days and the bad ol' days of Rod Stewart during this episode.    Listen to all things Rod Stewart - good, bad and ugly - by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nXvqAv6Yby0h6pWeDSEG4?si=1ddcbbd651df4677   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode   (0:52 - 03:31) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Rod Stewart   (03:50 - 15:25) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Sahra Halgan and Khruangbin   (16:09 - 37:33) - Good Rod - a discussion of Stewart's beginnings and analyses of his first five albums, including his masterpiece, 1971's Every Picture Tells a Story   (38:32 - 58:27) - Bad Rod - a discussion of Stewart's nosedive into mediocrity, following him from 1975 through the New Wave days of the early 1980s   (59:25 - 01:21:17) - More Bad Rod - a discussion of the nadir that was Rod Stewart's 1980s and then something of a brief comeback in the early 1990s. We end by contemplating the ultimate legacy of Rod Stewart.    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons   

In which The Curmudgeons meditate on one of rock's most important years. The music of 1969 was as inspiring as the times it was released were tumultuous. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who all released celebrated masterworks. Southern rock was born, and the newfangled form of funk continued to evolve. And two gigantic festivals hit the United States--one glorious, the other notorious. There would be blood, serving as arguably a perfect prelude to the 1970s.    Read a gripping book we discuss during the episode, Joel Selvin's "Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day":   https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-darkness-got-to-give_joel-selvin/9920665/?resultid=fdbf7f90-5f20-4371-8ae3-f5f6616ace4f#edition=13196916&idiq=28301699   Listen to lots of wonderful music from 1969 by accessing our special Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fSB03xBvDiODLdA6S1d4V?si=0c6b037284a54d13   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode (0:52 to 2:44) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1969   (03:06 to 15:21) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by The Black Crowes and Waxahatchee   (16:06 to 01:14:54) - Discussion of the 1969 output of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin and The Stooges   (01:16:05 to 01:42:49) - Discussion of the 1969 output of Isaac Hayes, Sly & The Family Stone, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band and The Allman Brothers   (01:43:48 to 02:30:06) - Discussion of a bunch of great albums from 1969, plus a contemplation of the divergent stories that were Woodstock and Altamont   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

In which The Curmudgeons make the case for what we think is one of the most underrated bands of all time: The Doors. Wait. The Doors?! Yup. Once revered and now reviled, The Doors, we believe, are viewed by younger generations as a Baby Boomer fossil that is as pretentious as it is insufferable. But that misses the mark badly. Listen as we discuss the influences and artistic ambition that made Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek and bandmates so compelling, so engaging and so original.    Enjoy each of The Door's six marvelous--or at least marvelously strange--records they made with Jim Morrison via our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyqDc06X5gPa2XIK2n4jR?si=01b736f7a6ab40fa   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode.    (0:52 - 04:05) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of The Doors   (04:22 - 19:48) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Yard Act and Liquid Mike   (20:33 - 42:02) - We dispel five myths commonly associated with The Doors   (43:32 - 01:08:54) - We discuss the band's origin story. We also analyze the first three Doors albums: the self-titled debut, Strange Days and Waiting For The Sun.   (01:09:53 - 01:46:55) - We analyze the last three records The Doors made with Jim Morrison: The Soft Parade, Morrison Hotel and L.A. Woman. We also discuss the band's considerable influence and undeniable legacy.    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

In which The Curmudgeons introduce you--again--to your new favorite band. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club spliced the neo-psychedelic swagger of bands like The Brian Jonestown Massacre with the rawkin' menace of the Stone Roses, Oasis and other British bands to offer a maximal yet poignant vision of what rock 'n' roll should be. Their five-album output during the first decade of the 21st century is one of the best streaks of releases in recent memory. We analyze each album as a means of explaining why B.R.M.C. was so powerful--and so ultimately meaningful.    Enjoy the masterworks of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club using our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3POJDOxUGBOkKWVtpvSrQA?si=cd59a5b1d62046f3   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode.   (0:52 - 03:40) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club   (03:58 - 16:03) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Lime Garden and Little Simz   (16:48 - 37:55) - We cover BRMC's origin story and discuss the albums B.R.M.C. and Take Them On, On Your Own   (39:35 - 01:02:17) - WE cover the albums Howl, Baby 81 and Beat the Devil's Tattoo and contemplate BRMC's ultimate legacy    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons  

The ratings for the NBA All Star Game were actually up this year. Gio thinks the all star games get talked about because nothing else is going on in sports at the time, so talk show hosts talk about how bad the games are. But the reality is, if you like it, you watch it. If you don't, you don't. Gio thinks it's just because there's nothing else going on that it seems like it's a big deal. Gio said kids love watching the all star game festivities. It's the older generation that hates it and complains about it because it isn't like it was when they were kids. A caller has a great Billy Joel ticket scalping story. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with Rafael Devers of the Red Sox calling out the front office for not getting enough players. We got an update on Lenny Dykstra's health after the stroke: he's surrounded by ‘hot nurses'. Jameis Winston was on Pardon My Take to talk about Mike Evans and people who grow up around water. In the final segment of the hour, Chris McMonigle is co-hosting with BT today. A 41-year old man calls in who just found out from 23 And Me that his dad is not his dad.

In which The Curmudgeons explore the dichotomous year that followed 1967's Summer of Love trippiness. The previous year's highs represent a peak creative burst. Well, where to go next? That's where the era's most storied artists diverged. On the one hand, you had bands that went bigger and bolder--The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead fall into this category. On the other hand, you had a yearning to return to the simpler roots of rock 'n' roll, and a rush toward softer, warmer hues by The Byrds, The Band, The Kinks and others ensued. We explore both paths in depth and with panache.    Enjoy the music we discuss in this episode using our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62VxWb48fGleKLmFkRSPF0?si=bc901034b00144ef   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode.   (0:52 - 02:20) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1968   (04:55 - 20:18) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Sleater-Kinney and Amyl & The Sniffers   (21:03 - 54:15) - WE analyze The Beatles' White Album and The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet   (55:28 - 01:19:24) - Christopher O'Connor analyzes 1968 albums by The Band, The Byrds and The Kinks   (01:20:22 - 02:05:22) - We cover a slew of albums, ranging from Van Morrison's Astral Weeks to The Pretty Things' S.F. Sorrow, with Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead and others sandwiched in between    Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

In which the Curmudgeons marvel at how quickly, and how well, hip-hop evolved after the Sugar Hill Gang's massive 1979 hit "Rapper's Delight" changed the game completely for everyone. We tell the story of how entrepreneurs, hustlers and visionaries seized the moment to bridge gaps between the streets, the art galleries and the record-label boardrooms. We celebrate a string of amazing singles that grew in sophistication and in pure fun with each volley. And we mark the beginning of the album as a hip-hop artform by discussing two classics, Run-D.M.C.'s self-titled debut and LL Cool J's Radio.    Listen to all of this great music by accessing our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0H0DTcK3EqlQvVXIF4UK7U?si=900ad05efec74d30   Check out these books, which we discuss during the episode:   Jeff Chang's "Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation": https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/cant-stop-wont-stop-a-history-of-the-hip-hop-generation_jeff-chang_dj-kool-herc/257047/?resultid=64846f2c-3a5f-46cd-80fc-c72a7f0af996#edition=4070729&idiq=4560452   Jonathan Abrams' "The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop": https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-come-up-an-oral-history-of-the-rise-of-hip-hop_jonathan-abrams/35084204/?resultid=76479560-1d4a-4cb7-9ce1-4ba7ff020fe0#edition=64092613&idiq=55408108   Here is handy navigation companion to this episode.   (0:52 - 03:50) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion   (03:55 - 18:36) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of albums by Otoboke Beaver and Slift   (19:21 - 44:10) - WE discuss the success of "Rapper's Delight" and its explosive aftermath. We feature Kurits Blow, Fab 5 Freddy, the movie "Wild Style" and other accomplishers and accomplishments.   (45:03 - 01:37:00) - We cover a litany of fantastic singles, plus the albums Run-D.M.C. and Radio.   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade & Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons      

Colby & Timm 1/29: #NFL Playoffs | Happy Curmudgeons Day | Worst Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever WEBSITE: https://www.dspmediaonline.com/show/colby-sapp-indycartim-show/ Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Join the show wherever you are, and comment to interact with us on the Fan Stream Sports Studio Text Line at 214-937-0569! *SAVE IT ON YOUR PHONE!* SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvbMn8mPiJ8iP09KiAruUWA AUDIO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ELLxvZnnCreRkMHZwE6a8?si=75b3456a63ca4a1a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-colby-sapp-and-indycartim-show/id1466679202 SOCIAL MEDIA: FOLLOW The Colby Sapp & IndyCarTim Show on X: https://twitter.com/ColbyTimmShow FOLLOW Fan Stream Sports / DSP Media on X: https://twitter.com/fanstreamdsp JOIN the NEW Fan Stream Sports Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701025303664208 ABOUT THE SHOW: LIVE from the North Dallas Fan Stream Sports - DSP Media Studios in Dallas, TX, and on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch! Join Colby Sapp and Timm 'IndyCarTim' Hamm every Wednesday night from 7p - 10p as they discuss sports, current events, 'guy stuff,' and everything in between! Formerly the Drunk Sports Podcast. Brought to you by Turf Life – The brand that celebrates the outdoors, at TurfLife.Club, and The Golf Depot in Gahanna, OH at TheGolfDepotGahanna.com. Also sponsored Orion Management at OrionGolf.com, and Golf Central Magazine at GolfCentralMag.com. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5629821149249536

(Intro) Weekend Highlights (5TYNTK) Ice Warning, Portland Taxes, Greatest Baker, Royal Rumble, Super Bowl LVIII (Dirty) Nicki Minaj drops a Megan Thee Stallion diss track.  MJB back on Lovers and Friends.  Could Jay-Z be dropping a new album? Taylor Swift no longer searchable on X.  Britney Spears Selfish hits the charts.  Taylor celebrates with Travis (Topic) What's something that makes you grumpy? (Outro) Taylor Kelce Flights

In which the Curmudgeons count down our selections for the 50 best B-side songs in rock history. The B-side is something of a lost art as digital music dominates and physical media becomes less prevalent. But there was a time when the other side of the 45 or tracks 2 and 3 of the CD maxi-single mattered. There, you could find songs the artist intentionally withheld from an album to give them their own grand stage. In some instances, those songs were among the greatest ever recorded. Beatles, anyone?    Listen to most of these songs on our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6l4pcDTnHhjpcVKl7S1bmn?si=a16b63d5e9f64f26   Here is a handy navigation companion for this episode:   (0:52 - 03:06) - Arturo sets the parameters for our discussion   (03:11 - 14:18) - The Parallel Universe, featuring revies of recent albums by Sufjan Stevens and Lil Yachty   (15:03 - 51:09) - We count the down the greatest B-sides from numbers 50 to 26. There's a Kinks song on here Chris particularly likes.   (52:20 - 01:37:14) - We count down the greatest B-sides from number 25 to the top spot at #1. You've probably heard our entire Top Ten more than a few times.      Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M      -

In which The Curmudgeons revisit an unbelievably fertile year for popular music during the 20th century. The Beatles dropped Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. James Bown dropped "Cold Sweat." And a staggering number of artists announced their arrival in stunning fashion--Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, the Velvet Underground and others. And, yes, there was a whole lot of flower power emanating from the streets of San Francisco. We pack mounds of '67 goodness into our discussion.    Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode.   (00:52 - 03:10) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our 1967 discussion   (05:56 - 18:13) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Joanna Sternberg and Danny Brown   (19:11 - 01:16:59) - We discuss Sgt. Peppers, the Rolling Stones, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and The Velvet Underground   (01:18:38 - 02:22:35) - We discuss the sounds of San Francisco, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and James Brown's "Cold Sweat." We also run through a slew of great Motown and Stax singles, and end with a roll call of other great albums from 1967.   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M   

Jamie and Joe are singing their way towards the New Year with a lighthearted walk through their Christmas favorites. Join the Balancing Act podcast hosts as they share a holiday Would You Rather, discuss their opinions about Snow Days, and recount their personal “peach and pit” of 2023. Warning ahead: Merriment and lightheartedness are coming your way as the pod hosts wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year ahead.

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by rock climbing coach, podcaster and musician Kris Hampton.The two talk about Colin's previous rock climbing centric hot takes, Kris's new podcast Written In Stone: Climbing's Most Important Ascents and the role of the old curmudgeon in outdoor sports.The pair wrap up the episode with Kris picking a rock fight with poorly behaved dogs and dog owners at the crag!Find more from Kris Hampton on Threads, Instagram and over at Plug Tone Audio.Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

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