Podcast appearances and mentions of John M Borack

Travel with us down the snakehole into the magical world of Octoberland. In the first part of our two part autumnal extravaganza, Rex Broome and Christina Bulbenko, co-founders of Big Stir Records and singers/songwriters in pop powerhouse The Armoires, join us to discuss their brand new fall classic Octoberland. Octoberland is an invigorating eleven-track collection of amped-up, richly detailed pop gems, accessible but still retaining the quirky, slightly eerie mystique of their unique sonic signature. Along with Christina (vocals, keys) and Rex (vocals, guitar), The Armoires also feature the intricate instrumental interplay between Larysa Bulbenko (viola) and the empathetic rhythm section of Clifford Ulrich (bass) and renowned music journalist/power pop expert John M. Borack (drums). It's a bright, brash amalgam of expansive New Pornographers-inspired lit-rock, '90s twee pop and dream rock, the college rock heights of R.E.M. and Echo & The Bunnymen, and a bedrock of Byrds and Jefferson Airplane electric folk roots. Along with getting deep into the many wonders of Octoberland, this very entertaining discussion covers the formation and evolution of Big Stir Records, music and animals, and so, so much more. We absolutely mean it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we celebrate the beginning of the '90s (Or was it the end of the '80s? You be the judge.) When MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice and Wilson Phillips ruled the airwaves. When Uncle Gregg found some direction and joined the Navy. When teenage Brett co-founded his first band, Empty Glass. And when our special guest, power pop legend Jamie Hoover was caught in a flurry of activity, releasing his debut solo album Coupons, Questions And Comments and prepping for The Spongetones' 1991 third full length, Oh Yeah! Formed in 1979 and very much influenced by the British Invasion, Charlotte, North Carolina's The Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwriting, jangle pop riffs, and lilting, Beatlesque vocals. In his 2007 authoritative book Shake Some Action, John M. Borack rated The Spongetones' Beat And Torn (a CD containing 1982's Beat Music LP - one of Brett's all time favorites - and 1984's Torn Apart mini-LP) at #24 of his Top 200 Power Pop Albums of all time. The band features the triple threat of talented singers and songwriters: Jamie Hoover, Pat Walters and Steve Stoeckel. In addition to The Spongetones, Jamie has shared the stage and recorded with Don Dixon and Marti Jones, The Smithereens, Graham Parker, Hootie & The Blowfish, Bill Lloyd, Emitt Rhodes, and Ray Paul, among others. Hoover either produced or co-produced all the Spongetones' albums, and continues to produce a wide variety of other musicians, recently including '60s singer/songwriter Bob Lind ('Elusive Butterfly') and young prodigy Elena Rogers. Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we celebrate the beginning of the '90s (Or was it the end of the '80s? You be the judge.) When MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice and Wilson Phillips ruled the airwaves. When Uncle Gregg found some direction and joined the Navy. When teenage Brett co-founded his first band, Empty Glass. And when our special guest, power pop legend Jamie Hoover was caught in a flurry of activity, releasing his debut solo album Coupons, Questions And Comments and prepping for The Spongetones' 1991 third full length, Oh Yeah! Formed in 1979 and very much influenced by the British Invasion, Charlotte, North Carolina's The Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwriting, jangle pop riffs, and lilting, Beatlesque vocals. In his 2007 authoritative book Shake Some Action, John M. Borack rated The Spongetones' Beat And Torn (a CD containing 1982's Beat Music LP - one of Brett's all time favorites - and 1984's Torn Apart mini-LP) at #24 of his Top 200 Power Pop Albums of all time. The band features the triple threat of talented singers and songwriters: Jamie Hoover, Pat Walters and Steve Stoeckel. In addition to The Spongetones, Jamie has shared the stage and recorded with Don Dixon and Marti Jones, The Smithereens, Graham Parker, Hootie & The Blowfish, Bill Lloyd, Emitt Rhodes, and Ray Paul, among others. Hoover either produced or co-produced all the Spongetones' albums, and continues to produce a wide variety of other musicians, recently including '60s singer/songwriter Bob Lind ('Elusive Butterfly') and young prodigy Elena Rogers. Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John M. Borack, author of "The Beatles 100:One Hundred Pivotal Moments" and "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens" joins us again and focuses on the amazing new documentary "Get Back." Borack tells us his favorite moments, who came off best, and if the doc changed his mind on any of his 100 moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John M. Borack, author of "The Beatles 100:One Hundred Pivotal Moments" and "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens" joins us again and focuses on the amazing new documentary "Get Back." Borack tells us his favorite moments, who came off best, and if the doc changed his mind on any of his 100 moments.

John M. Borack, author of "The Beatles 100:One Hundred Pivotal Moments" and "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens" joins us again and focuses on the amazing new documentary "Get Back." Borack tells us his favorite moments, who came off best, and if the doc changed his mind on any of his 100 moments.

John M. Borack, author of "The Beatles 100:One Hundred Pivotal Moments" and "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens" joins us again and focuses on the amazing new documentary "Get Back." Borack tells us his favorite moments, who came off best, and if the doc changed his mind on any of his 100 moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Beatle had the best solo album?In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100; One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Beatle had the best solo album? In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100; One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Beatle had the best solo album?In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100; One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Beatle had the best solo album? In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100; One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith talks with writers John M. Borack and Stanley Clark about the Milwaukee based band The Shivvers. The band rose to regional prominence in the late 70's into the early 80's. John opens up a serious can of power pop knowledge on this episode. 

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? 'Rubber Soul' or 'Revolver'? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney's solo pinnacle?In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, "The Beatles 100" is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.John M. Borack is a veteran music journalist who currently serves as a contributing editor at Goldmine Magazine, a monthly music collectors' periodical. Borack is the author of three books: 2008's "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide", 2010's "John Lennon: Life Is What Happens", and 2018's "Shake Some Action 2.0: A Guide to the 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums 1970-2017". He has also contributed to "The Trouser Press Guide to ‘90s Rock" and "Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop". He lives in Orange County, California with his wife, two children, two dogs and a constantly growing LP and CD collection.To purchase a copy of "The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments In Beatles History" through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/100-Pivotal-Beatles-Moments-History/dp/1644281570To purchase a signed copy of "The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments In Beatles History" through Rare Bird Books: https://rarebirdlit.com/the-beatles-100John Borack's Goldmine Articles: https://www.goldminemag.com/author/john-borackJohn Borack's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnBorackAuthorListen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QnhNwOeNMY7ClIbU42Gov?si=f2e41764c05d4090The Booked On Rock Website: https://www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent book store here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderThe Booked On Rock Theme Song: “Whoosh” by Crowander [ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander]

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen!

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen!

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Goldmine contributor John M. Borack speaks to Goldmine editor Patrick Prince about his latest Beatles book, The Beatles 100: One Hundred Pivotal Moments in Beatles History. There were many pivotal moments in Beatles history and two examples that were brought up in this Goldmine Podcast episode were the transition from the rough 'n' tumble rock band to Brian Epstein's polished "suit image" and, of course, the Paul Is Dead controversy. It all makes for a great listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On what marks John Lennon's 80th birthday, Beatles author John M. Borack and Goldmine editor Patrick Prince got together on a podcast episode to discuss many of the things that made Lennon such a special human being, from the great Beatle's general philosophies on life to the nuances in his music.

On what marks John Lennon's 80th birthday, Beatles author John M. Borack and Goldmine editor Patrick Prince got together on a podcast episode to discuss many of the things that made Lennon such a special human being, from the great Beatle's general philosophies on life to the nuances in his music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On what marks John Lennon's 80th birthday, Beatles author John M. Borack and Goldmine editor Patrick Prince got together on a podcast episode to discuss many of the things that made Lennon such a special human being, from the great Beatle’s general philosophies on life to the nuances in his music.

John M. Borack is a veteran music journalist who currently serves as a contributing editor at Goldmine Magazine, a monthly music collectors’ periodical. Borack is also the author of three books: 2008’s Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide, 2010’s John Lennon: Life Is What Happens, and 2018’s Shake Some Action 2.0: A Guide to the 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums 1970-2017. His next book, The Beatles: 100 Pivotal Moments that Shaped a Band and its Music, is scheduled for publication soon. He lives in Orange County, California with his wife, two children, two dogs and a constantly growing LP and CD collection. David Bash is the founder and CEO of the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival, which is held annually in 13-16 cities around the world, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Arlington, Toronto, Vancouver BC, Stockholm Sweden, and Liverpool UK (at The Cavern Club).The festival is dedicated to bring classic pop music to the public. Although the festival has over the years featured several major label acts, such as Phantom Planet, Maroon 5 (under their previous incarnation, Kara's Flowers), and The Click Five, Bash tries to maintain the grassroots feel of the festival by featuring primarily unsigned bands, and presenting them in a festival platform with similar minded artists, where they will be appreciated by both the festival audiences and by each other. Bash personally selects all the artists. Each year, Bash produces a CD compilation on the Omnivore label featuring bands that have played in any of the cities in which the festival has appeared.

Stephen SPAZ Schnee chats with longtime friend and fellow music journalist John M. Borack about his brand new book SHAKE SOME ACTION 2.0: The 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums 1970-2017. Order the book here: http://www.goodmusicguy.com/shake-some-action-2-0-book-200-greatest-power-pop-albums/

Guests Jay Jay French and Bruce Spizer discuss the impact and longevity of The Beatles' iconic album, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.” French, the guitarist and founder of Twisted Sister, is a longtime Beatles fan and collector. Spizer is a celebrated author of all things Beatles-related. Later in the episode, contributor John M. Borack will detail some of the 50th Anniversary box set editions released by Capitol/Universal. Introduction music by Popdudes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests Jay Jay French and Bruce Spizer discuss the impact and longevity of The Beatles’ iconic album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” French, the guitarist and founder of Twisted Sister, is a longtime Beatles fan and collector. Spizer is a celebrated author of all things Beatles-related. Later in the episode, contributor John M. Borack will detail some of the 50th Anniversary box set editions released by Capitol/Universal. Introduction music by Popdudes.