Podcasts about Kinky Friedman

WBCQ/The Planet airdate - 2/22/25 Welcome to Fluxedo Junction. Each episode we bring you the best music of all genres from throughout the World, and this week we'll be speaking with “The Most Famous Musician You've Never Heard of”, multi-instrumentalist Andy Cahan. Andy has been a fixture in the music industry since the 1960's, having crossed paths with some of the most famous and influential musicians in the world, including Jimmy Webb, Frank Zappa, Chuck Berry, Kinky Friedman, Lou Reed, and Eric Carmen, among many others. His latest book is titled “The Most Famous Musician You've Never Heard Of: A Rock and Roll Scrapbook starring Hendrix, Ringo, Nilsson, The Turtles, Little Richard, Dr. John, Seals & Crofts, Billy Bob Thornton, Ray Bolger, Grace Slick, Me and More!".

Epidode 311: When I met lifelong musician Red Young on board Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise, I knew I had to interview him. He's had one of those journeyman's careers that ties together all the threads of American music, from pop to R&B to jazz. He's a pianist, Hammond organ specialist, singer, arranger and producer, and at 76 years old, he's seen it all. He's worked with Kinky Friedman, Joan Armatrading, Dolly Parton, Sonny & Cher, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Burdon of the Animals, Marcia Ball, Janiva Magness, and of course Delbert McClinton himself, whom he met in his home town of Fort Worth, TX some sixty years ago. Sit back and enjoy the stories.   

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Kinky Friedman (1944-2024) Kinky Friedman, who died at the age of 79 on June 27, 2024, was a noted country western musician (Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys) author of 18 novels, most of them mysteries featuring a detective named Kinky Friedman, and political activist who ran for Governor of Texas in 2006, columnist for the Texas Monthly. This interview was recorded on September 20, 1994 with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff while on tour for the Kinky Friedman mystery, “Armadillos and Old Lace.” In the interview he talks about the death of country music, his view of the people of Texas, and how he became a novelist. Digitized, remastered and edited in September 2024 by Richard Wolinsky, this interview has not been heard in over twenty years. Complete Interview.   David Grann David Grann, whose latest book is “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded June 14, 2023 at Book Passage bookstore in Corte Madera, California. David Grann is a long-time staff writer for The New Yorker. Earlier books include Killers of the Flower Moon, soon to be a film directed by Martin Scorsese, The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, a collection of essays, and The Lost City of Z. The Wager tells the story of the HMS Wager, one of a handful of British ships sent around Cape Horn to harass the Spanish fleet in the Pacific, which went aground near the Strait of Magellan, and of the crew members who survived (and didn't) during the following year, and of the aftermath back in England. In the interview, David Grann also discusses the origins of Killers of the Flower Moon, and the relationship between all three of his books. Photos: Richard Wolinsky. Complete David Grann interview   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2, 2024. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. See website for specific days and times, and for staged readings at LaVal's Subterranean Theater. Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for upcoming readings. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre A Whynot Christmas Carol, November 26-December 24, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  Fallen Angels by Noel Coward, October 19 – November 17. Awesome Theatre Company. Por La Noche (By Night), October 11 – 26, 2024. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. The Matchbox Magic Flute, October 18 – December 9, Roda Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company. See website for upcoming shows. Boxcar Theatre. Nightmare House on Franklin Street, October 18 – November 1. New Years Eve at the Speakeasy, Jan. 1, 2025. Magic Man, Jan 3 – June 2, Palace Theatre. Brava Theatre Center: New Roots Theatre Festival, November 14-17. See calendar for current and upcoming productions. BroadwaySF: See website for events at the Orpheum, Curran and Golden Gate. Peter Pan, October 29 – November 3, Golden Gate. Kimberley Akimbo, November 6 – December 1, Golden Gate. See website for special events. Broadway San Jose:  Clue, October 29 – November 3, 2024. California Shakespeare Theatre Upcoming season to be announced. Center Rep: Dragon Lady, written and performed by Sara Porkalob, October 27 – November 24. Central Works  The Contest by Gary Graves, Oct. 19 – Nov. 17. Cinnabar Theatre. Gutenberg! The Musical January 17-26, 2025, Warren Theatre, Sonoma State University. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre A Charlie Brown Christmas, Nov. 23 – Dec. 15. Curran Theater: See website for special events.. Custom Made Theatre. In hibernation. Cutting Ball Theatre. See website for information and notice of a final production. 42nd Street Moon. See website for upcoming productions. Golden Thread  See website for events. Hillbarn Theatre: Wait Until Dark, October 17 – November 3. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Lower Bottom Playaz  See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. Tigerbear Productions presents Ghost Rave. October 17-27.. See website for other events. Marin Theatre Company Yaga by by Kat Sandler, October 10 – November 3, 2024. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell, September 20 – October 27 (extended). The Gulf, An Elegy by Audrey Cefaly, October 18 – November 24. My Brother's Gift, based on the writings of Eva Geiringer Schloss and the poetry and paintings of Heinz Geiringer, every Sunday in October at 1 pm. Oakland Theater Project.  Angels in America, Parts I & II, September 27 – October 26, Marin Shakespeare Company, San Rafael. Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Pear Theater. Coming in November: The Agitators. Playful People Productions. Everybody's Talking about Jamie,  October 26-November 3, Hoover Theatre. San Jose. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: The Rocky Horror Show, October 10-31, Oasis Nightclub. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse. The Play That Goes Wrong, September 21 – November 9. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: See website for upcoming schedule. Shotgun Players.  Choir Boy by Tarrell Alvin McCraney. September 24 – October 26 (extended). South Bay Musical Theatre: Urinetown,  January 15 – February 15, 2025. Saratoga Civic Theater. Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico  See website for upcoming productions. Theatre Rhino  Cabaret, November 21 – December 15. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. King James by Rajiv Joseph, October 9 – November 3,  2024. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                                   . The post October 24, 2024: Kinky Friedman – David Grann appeared first on KPFA.

Ce jeudi 26 septembre 2024, le président du Conseil de transition d'Haïti était à la tribune de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies. Son discours était évidemment centré sur la sécurité et sur la mission déployée dans le pays. Edgard Leblanc Fils s'est dit pour que la mission multinationale de soutien à la sécurité dirigée par le Kenya soit transformée en mission de l'ONU, explique Julien Chavanne, l'envoyé spécial de RFI à New York. Selon le président du Conseil de transition d'Haïti, « cette transformation permettrait non seulement de sécuriser un financement plus stable et d'élargir les capacités de la mission, mais également de renforcer l'engagement des États membres en faveur de la sécurité en Haïti. »Cette proposition, portée par les États-Unis, suscite beaucoup de résistance à l'ONU et parmi la population haïtienne. Même le chef des Nations unies Antonio Guterres est contre, rappelle Julien Chavanne, car les casques bleus ne sont pas formés pour la lutter contre les gangs. En tous cas, selon le président kényan William Ruto, la force sera au complet (2 500 hommes) d'ici janvier 2025.Edgar Leblanc Fils a aussi abordé la question de la dette coloniale, demandant des réparations aux anciennes forces coloniales – entre autres la France : « Il n'est pas sans intérêt de rappeler qu'Haïti a été le seul pays à avoir payé pour son indépendance obtenue pourtant dans le feu et dans le sang. Nous demandons la reconnaissance d'une dette morale et historique et la mise en œuvre de réparations justes et appropriées qui permettront à notre peuple de se libérer des chaînes invisibles de ce passé injuste. »Enfin, le chef de la transition a répondu à Donald Trump : le candidat républicain à la présidentielle américaine avait raconté que les Haïtiens de la ville de Springfield dans l'Ohio « mangeaient des chiens et des chats »… Edgard Leblanc Fils a souligné que « les passions qui émergent naturellement lors d'une campagne électorale ne devraient en aucun cas servir de prétexte à la xénophobie ou au racisme dans un pays tel que les États-Unis. »En marge de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies, le président kenyan William Ruto a estimé que pour lutter contre les gangs en Haïti, il fallait aussi s'attaquer au trafic d'armes. Sur ce point, les États-Unis n'en font pas assez, estiment plusieurs parlementaires démocrates, qui ont adressé une lettre à quatre agences de l'administration Biden pour réclamer des contrôles plus stricts dans les ports du sud de la Floride. L'ouragan Helen reclassé en tempête tropicaleEn Une de la presse aux États-Unis : des images de rues sous l'eau, des bateaux et des véhicules des forces de l'ordre qui viennent en aide aux victimes… L'ouragan Helen a été reclassé en tempête tropicale, mais il reste violent. Bilan provisoire : trois morts et des dégâts importants. Simon Rozé, le chef du service Environnement-Climat de RFI, explique qu'Helen est un des plus grands ouragans du siècle sur le golfe du Mexique. Avec un effet de submersion, moins connu que les vents lors d'une tempête mais qui peut causer énormément de dégâts : l'ouragan a créé une dépression - la pression de l'air diminue, ce qui est en-dessous est en quelques sorte « absorbé », dans ce cas précis, la mer qui monte et submerge les côtes. À certains endroits des côtes de Floride, on attendait une montée des eaux de l'ordre de 6 mètres, l'équivalent d'un immeuble de deux étages.L'anticipation a permis de limiter le bilan de cet ouragan, avec des milliers de personnes évacuées dès mercredi (25 septembre 2024). Le journal de la 1ère En Martinique, les négociations autour de la problématique de la vie chère reprendront cet après-midi, dans une ambiance… plutôt positive ! La campagne présidentielle américaine en musiqueCe vendredi (27 septembre 2024), Lauric Henneton, auteur avec Julien Grossot du livre « Rock'n Road Trip, Les États-Unis en 1 000 chansons », se penche sur un sujet capital de la campagne pour la présidentielle du 5 novembre 2024 : l'avortement.Les chansons :-  The Pill, Loretta Lynn-  Papa Don't Preach, Madonna-  Rapid City South Dakota, Kinky Friedman-  Spare Parts, Bruce Springsteen.

Kinky Friedman, who died at the age of 79 on June 27, 2024, was a noted country western musician (Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys) author of 18 novels, most of them mysteries featuring a detective named Kinky Friedman, and political activist who ran for Governor of Texas in 2006, columnist for the Texas Monthly. This interview was recorded on September 20, 1994 with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff while on tour for the Kinky Friedman mystery, “Armadillos and Old Lace.” In the interview he talks about the death of country music, his view of the people of Texas, and how he became a novelist. Digitized, remastered and edited in September 2024 by Richard Wolinsky, this interview has not been heard in over twenty years.   The post Kinky Friedman (1944-2024), Texas Satirist and Musician, 1994 appeared first on KPFA.

Remembering the clown prince of political incorrectness.

Lou, Mark and Perry listen to John Hiatt playing "perfectly good guitar"also Kinky Friedman plus music trivia and a listen to original versions of songs and Queen album Jazz plus Ringo Starr's 84th birthday and much more..

Kinky Friedman war der vermutlich jüdischste Countrysänger, der je aus Texas kam. Außerdem schrieb er Krimis, bewarb sich als Gouverneur von Texas und pflegte Freundschaften mit mindestens zwei amerikanischen Präsidenten. Klar, dass Musikradio360 da mal genauer hingehört hat.

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Join us for this edition of Hotline Weekend! Chef Paul serves up culinary delights, Kristyn shares Hollywood buzz, Abrar updates us on tech trends, and Germain dives into entertainment news. Plus, Larry Groce from Mountain Stage previews upcoming shows and pays tribute to Martin Mull and Kinky Friedman.

A slow train in Spain; Saved by the Bell; Kinky Friedman remembered; The sound of Glasto; How many points?; Phoning in a Story; Playing on grass; An interview with Sri Rayankula; Music from Hannah White

Sarah Lowe is in for Matt Donnelly. Penn remembers Kinky Friedman and Martin Mull this week before recapping his trip to Los Angeles with an unforgettable trip to the Magic Castle and an appearance on Bill Maher's podcast. Plus, Penn's complicated history with his favorite meal of all time.

Maurice Sendak, author of “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Alligators All Around,” is the focus of the Skirball Center’s new exhibit, which includes original art and first editions of his books.  The Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump has immunity for some of his official acts. How will this affect his federal trial regarding the January 6 insurrection?  The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling mean for LA? Press Play rebroadcasts our ur last in-person interview at the beginning of the COVID pandemic — it was with musician/humorist Kinky Friedman. He died last week at age 79.

Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, humorist and sometime politician who with his band, the Texas Jewboys, developed an ardent following among alt-country music fans with songs like “They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore” — and whose biting cultural commentary earned him comparisons with Will Rogers and Mark Twain — died on Thursday at his ranch near Austin, Texas. He was 79.The writer Larry Sloman, a close friend, said the cause was complications of Parkinson's disease.Mr. Friedman occupied a singular spot on the fringes of American popular culture, alongside acts like Jello Biafra, the Dead Milkmen and Mojo Nixon. He leered back at the mainstream with songs that blended vaudeville, outlaw country and hokum, a bawdy style of novelty music typified by tracks like “Asshole From El Paso” and “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to You.”He toured widely in the 1970s, with his band and solo, including on the second leg of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue in 1976. He performed on “Saturday Night Live” and at the Grand Ole Opry — Mr. Friedman claimed to be the first Jewish musician to do so (though in fact others, including the fiddler Gene Lowinger, had beat him to it).Another performance, recorded for the TV show “Austin City Limits,” was reported to be so profane that it has never been aired.In the 1980s, after the band broke up, Mr. Friedman turned to writing detective novels, using the same casual irreverence that he brought to the stage in books like “Kill Two Birds and Get Stoned” (2001) and “God Bless John Wayne” (1995)Yet there was a surprising earnestness behind his weirdness. Mr. Friedman founded a ranch for rescue animals. He and his sister, Marcie, ran Echo Hill Camp, which they inherited from their parents and which they offered, free of charge, to children of parents killed while serving in the U.S. military.He spent an increasing amount of time on his ranch. The Echo Hill camp closed in 2013, but three years ago, he and his sister revived it, this time with a focus on helping the children of fallen service members as well as the children of refugee families from Afghanistan.“There was a volunteer who fixed a water heater who I went over to thank,” he told Texas Highways magazine in 2023. “He said, ‘You're welcome. I'm doing it for Jesus.' I told him, ‘I'm doing it for Moses.'”Clay RisenNew York Times

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- SKOR North's Declan Goff joins the show and learns about the death of Kinky Friedman, Tom introduces the rest of the crew to his music, Dex talks about his love for comedian Dave Chappelle and Tom expresses his affection for Richard Pryor. Great news, the Twins picked up a win in David Festa' MLB debut!- KSTP's Chris Egert discusses last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump. He fills the crew in on the high and low lights and what democrats could be discussing after a rough night for Joe Biden. Plus a few other notable headlines from the local area.- Bob Sansevere helps Tom understand why his 2-year old grandson talks like he's Italian. He shares a story about an encounter he had inside of a bathroom at Kwik Trip and the crew talks about accents. - Tim Lammers shares his review of "A Quiet Place: Day One" which is a prequel to the previous Quiet Place movies, does it hold up on the Lamma-meter? A film that may not stack up well is Kevin Costner's new Western film "Horizon: An America Saga" that has seen him push all his chips in on a project. You may want to head to a different theater as some critics are labeling this 3-hour film as a "disaster."Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SKOR North's Declan Goff joins the show and learns about the death of Kinky Friedman, Tom introduces the rest of the crew to his music, Dex talks about his love for comedian Dave Chappelle and Tom expresses his affection for Richard Pryor. Great news, the Twins picked up a win in David Festa' MLB debut! - KSTP's Chris Egert discusses last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump. He fills the crew in on the high and low lights and what democrats could be discussing after a rough night for Joe Biden. Plus a few other notable headlines from the local area. - Bob Sansevere helps Tom understand why his 2-year old grandson talks like he's Italian. He shares a story about an encounter he had inside of a bathroom at Kwik Trip and the crew talks about accents.  - Tim Lammers shares his review of "A Quiet Place: Day One" which is a prequel to the previous Quiet Place movies, does it hold up on the Lamma-meter? A film that may not stack up well is Kevin Costner's new Western film "Horizon: An America Saga" that has seen him push all his chips in on a project. You may want to head to a different theater as some critics are labeling this 3-hour film as a "disaster." Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kinky Friedman passed away yesterday, June 27 2024. This is a re-release of a Pro Politics Podcast episode with Kinky originally released June 4, 2021.Kinky Friedman wore many hats in his 79 years - country music artist, bestselling novelist, political candidate, animal welfare activist, friend of multiple US Presidents, and a Texas and American icon. In this conversation from roughly three years ago, Kinky talks his connections to figures as varied as Nelson Mandela, Adlai Stevenson, John F Kennedy, Barbara Jordan, Bob Dylan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush among others - and insight into the life of a truly American original.

Kinky Friendman 1944-2024In the summer of 2021, Kinky Friedman invited me into his home at Echo Hill Ranch; and graciously let me interview him. We spoke for 3 hours. We had shots. We laughed. He shared stories, and he  played (live) a song he had written just the night before. (Banjo, Sophie, and Me).Even though I did not "know" him, he had an impact on me. I shared my experience of that day with anyone who would listen. He let me play four of his songs, when I released that interview. He even PREFERRED that I use the Willie Nelson version of one of them. He was Kind.He was hilarious.He was rough, brash, sincere, & vulnerable.I have thought of my time with him often & will carry those hours with me forever. His interview is some of "my" best work. His 2 part episode rises above most of my endeavors. I have combined them for you (the listener) here.Thank you, Kinkster.Rest easy. -Steve

It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined this week by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to round up the news. We'll bring you the latest on Austin Bergstrom International Airport's record-breaking passenger count and some drama on the baseball diamond at the University of Texas. We also bid farewell (for now) to Pride Month, as well as an LGBTQ+ icon, Richard “Kinky” Friedman.  We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.  Want some more Austin news? Then, make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

On Friday's show: We get updates on METRO's recent decision not to move forward with the University Corridor line and on the latest death of a Harris County jail inmate. Also this hour: We learn how a bankruptcy case in Houston may signal the future of live TV sports. And we remember Kinky Friedman, the entertainer, rancher, gubernatorial candidate, and dog lover died Thursday at age 79.Then, a college coach moves from one rival to another, while a hot dog eating champion banned from one July 4th competition heads to another – and it's all happening in Texas, of course. We discuss on this week's edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.And, after more than three decades in TV weather, KPRC Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is retiring. His friend Ernie Manouse checks in with him ahead of his final newscast.

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Paul Zipper was sentenced for Murder, the San Angelo arson suspect was arrested, and Boot Barn is open. Also, another clue in the July Search for Silver.Chadwick talks State 7-on-7 Tournament and James Bouligny heads to the ASU Rodeo Facility and speaks with Coach Sisk and Trey Hughes.In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest news stories from today:Former Texas governor hopeful Kinky Friedman dies at 79 (06/27/2024)Former Packers and Cowboys Receiver Narrowly Escapes House Fire (06/27/2024)City Offices to Close for Independence Day; Schedule of Events Announced (06/27/2024)Unemployment Rates Up for Tom Green County in May (06/27/2024)State 7-on-7 Tournament Kicks Off Thursday (06/27/2024)Gothic Vampire Horror Remake Drops First Trailer (06/27/2024)Dallas Cowboys Announce Training Camp Schedule (06/27/2024)Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Sutton County (06/27/2024)Kids Eat Free Program Ramps Up on July 8 (06/27/2024)Wanted San Angelo Arson Suspect Captured (06/27/2024)CLUE #1: July Search for Silver Scavenger Hunt (06/27/2024)Shannon Holds Inaugural Family Medicine Residency White Coat Ceremony (06/27/2024)New Western Wear Store Officially Opened (06/27/2024)Turbo's Murderer Sentenced to Prison (06/27/2024)Heat Advisory Issued Again for San Angelo and Surrounding Areas (06/27/2024)Aggravated Assault and Online Solicitation of a Minor Top Booking Report (06/27/2024) 

Today on America in the Morning Debate Night The first debate of the 2024 election year between Joe Biden and Donald Trump left backers of the President concerned over his raspy voice and stumbles on answers and the former president stayed on the attack. Steve Futterman reports from the debate in Atlanta.    Oklahoma Adds Bible Studies To Schools Following a move by Louisiana to place the 10 Commandments in school classrooms, the Oklahoma School Superintendent announced he is ordering his state to have schools teach the Bible and have a copy in every classroom. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.     Police Indicted Over Uvalde School Shooting A Texas grand jury has indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead.    Update In Classified Documents Case A Federal judge in Florida has agreed to hold a hearing on whether prosecutors overstepped on seeking information and documents from Donald Trump's lawyers. Jackie Quinn reports.    Killed Saving Others He tried to save others, but instead he gave his own life. A New Jersey man was warning people on the beach about an incoming storm when he was fatally struck by lightning.     Obscene Gesture's Payday A man made an obscene gesture to a state trooper, and now that same man will receive a six-figure settlement from the state of Vermont. Sue Aller tells us why.     Debate Night Spin Tonight President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be in the spotlight, but this time with far different rules from their chaotic first debate four years ago, which includes no studio audience. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has a look back at what transpired between then-President Trump and his Democrat challenger during a free-for-all in the midst of a COVID pandemic.    DOJ's Medical Fraud Crackdown Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ conducted a nationwide sweep, arresting suspects accused of running health care fraud schemes that harmed patients and taxpayers. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    SCOTUS Purdue Pharma Decision Another decision by the Supreme Court, this time regarding the nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what their decision means for both the drug maker and lawsuits they face.     Kohberger's Court Date The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November of 20-22, will finally go to trial in June of 20-25. Correspondent Jim Roope has the latest.    Employment Report Good & Bad While the overall number seemed to be very good, correspondent Rita Foley reports there was a dark cloud hanging over the latest unemployment numbers.    Bolivia Coup Update More is being learned about this week's failed attempted coup in Bolivia. Correspondent Karen Chammas has the details.     Tech News The FCC has asked network providers to provide details about their efforts to curb A-I faked political ads.  Here's tech correspondent Chuck Palm.      Sports – Robert Workman   NBA Draft and more.        Finally   A longtime Texas music and political mainstay has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician and humorist Kinky Friedman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 28 at 7 a.m. CT: ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. But Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside. Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft.  NEW DELHI (AP) — Part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s main airport has collapsed as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring six others.  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12. State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo Thursday to school superintendents across the state. The directive is the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into the classroom.  TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan. In other news: The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling. The Supreme Court strips the SEC of a critical enforcement tool in fraud cases. Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another. Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown. Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter's name in lawsuit settlement. US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation. Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April. US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate. US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021. Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws. The U.S. men's soccer team lays an egg, the Celtics' starting center could be out until next year, the Phillies lose a game and two sluggers, the Royals nip the Guardians and one round is complete in this week's PGA event.  Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player. Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79. Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high. Women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask Catholic bishops to remove his mosaics. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician and humorist Kinky Friedman.

Im Gespräch mit Franz Dobler erinnern wir an den texanischen Krimiautor und Musiker Kinky Friedman. Und wir fragen unseren Kollegen Jean Marie Magro, welche besonderer Rolle die Tour der France bei unseren Nachbarn in diesem Wahljahr hat.

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Independent Political Strategist Bill Hillsman has masterminded some of the most effective and innovative election campaigns in the modern era. Hillsman first rocked the political world when he helped elect the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone in 1990 in one of the biggest political upsets in decades. In 1993, Hillsman took over a floundering Minneapolis mayoral campaign four weeks before election day, resulting in Sharon Sayles-Belton's election as the first African-American and the first woman mayor of Minneapolis, a city comprised of 85 percent white voters. He later shocked the world by helping Jesse “The Body” Ventura become Governor of Minnesota in 1998. When he joined independent candidate Ralph Nader during the 2000 election, his inventive campaign, created on a tiny budget, had the whole country talking and rethinking how we sell our politicians. He worked on independent campaigns for Arianna Huffington for Governor of California in 2003 and Kinky Friedman for Governor in Texas in 2006. And he created the groundbreaking and award-winning “Not There” television ad for Operation Truth (later Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) featuring Iraq veteran and amputee, Robert Acosta. Bill's innovative creative work has brought him a host of awards, including a Grand EFFIE for the Wellstone campaign. Both USA Today and Business Week named his Wellstone commercials the best political ads of 1990 and his Ventura commercials were honored with five POLLIE Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants. A master of effective TV Ads, marketing and branding, Bill is CEO of North Woods Advertising and has been working in independent politics for a generation–and understands independents better than anyone in America.  And for decades, Bill has been a man on a mission to change our political system. His book Run The Other Way is an eye-opening look at the political landscape with a cast of characters that includes Colin Powell, Ross Perot, Donald Trump, Kinky Friedman and Warren Beatty. And with independents in the driver's seat to determine the 2024 Presidential election (and the future of our country) Bill is a wise and experienced leader we all need to hear from.  He joins our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) in this latest episode to share what can be learned from Ventura's campaign 25 years later, how he defines an independent voter, how he sees them defining themselves, and gives an assessment of the entire independent movement landscape ranging from No Labels and Forward to Robert F Kennedy Jr and Cornel West. And Paul asks Bill who he thinks will win the election—and they talk a little baseball and more. No other show is digging into all things independent politics like we are.  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Bill's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rounding out the second half(?) of the 1990s, Waits explores collaborations with old friends and some unusual covers, as well as the building of experimental musical instruments, including his own mouth. It's a weird one, no doubt about it! website: songbysongpodcast.com twitter: @songbysongpod e-mail: songbysongpodcast@gmail.com Music extracts used for illustrative/review purposes include: Brother Can You Spare a Dime, Brother Can You Spare A Dime Day, Tom Waits / w. Yip Harburg / Jay Gorney (1993) Fever, live recording, Raven Theatre, Healdsburg CA, w. Eddie Cooley / Otis Blackwell [under pseudonym "John Davenport"] (11 August 1996) Old Time Feeling, Friends Of Mine, Ramblin' Jack Elliot / Guy Clark / Tom Waits (1998) World Of Adventure / River Of Men, freeform singing, Fishing With John TV show, Tom Waits / John Lurie (1991/1998) Highway Cafe, Pearls In The Snow - The Songs Of Kinky Friedman, w. Kinky Friedman (1998) Coattails of a Dead Man, Antipop, Primus / Tom Waits (1999) Do You Know What I Idi Amin, Extremely Cool, Chuck E. Weiss / Tom Waits (1999) Babbachichuija, CD insert for the book 'Orbitones, Spoon Harps & Bellowphones', Tom Waits (1999) Buzz Fledderjohn, Wicked Grin, John Hammond (2001) We think your Song by Song experience will be enhanced by hearing, in full, the songs featured in the show, which you can get hold of from your favourite record shop or online platform. Please support artists by buying their music, or using services which guarantee artists a revenue - listen responsibly.

Steve Martin hosts Saturday Night for the very first time! Who had any idea this night that he would go on to do it another 15 times?!! How does Steve fare on his initial outing?  Its interesting, to say the least.Kinky Friedman? Oddly enough he does not return to the show. Maybe the fact that they only gave him one song was an early indicator?This is very important episode in the history of the show and worth checking out, especially if you happen to be fan of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and/or beatniks.Subscribe today! And follow us on social media on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.

So many stories, so little time! Here's part 2 of Bob and Monte's conversation with Larry Telford.....tales of Sammy Allred, Kinky Friedman and more.....and how about the time a bus ran into the back of the Spoke.....want to hear the really story?

Special guest Larry Telford shares his stories of traveling with Kinky Friedman, Lee Roy Parnell and of course the world famous Geezenslaw Brothers in part one of the conversation.

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to journalist Michael Simmons whose father, Matty Simmons was the Chairman of the Board and guiding force behind the National Lampoon empire. It's tough to overstate just how important National Lampoon has been to American comedy and comedy they world over. Launching in the1970s and continuing throughout the 1980s, this satirical magazine begat radio shows, stage plays, television shows and films like Animal House and Vacation, National Lampoon was at the center of mass entertainment for two decades. In fact, National Lampoon is the connective tissue in our comedy DNA that links us to Saturday Night Live, Second City, This is Spinal Tap, The Credibility Gap and much more. So how is it that one of the founders of the very first credit card company, Diners Club and later the publisher of Weight Watchers magazine came to kick off the counter culture comedy quake in the latter half of the 20th century? Ah, therein lies the rub and Michael was there to see it all. From being given rides on the shoulders of basketball star Wilt Chamberlain, to tour managing John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis on the road, to tripping on mushrooms with Rip Torn, Michael Simmons has been there for the good and the not so good times, as Matty Simmons son. Somehow we get around to talking about LA vice squad busts which won him an LA Press Club award, being the scapegoat in interoffice squabbles to playing in Kinky Friedman's band. We get the lowdown on pretty much all things National Lampoon. Matty Simmons was the most mercurial of characters in the Lampoon story, but not anymore. Michael Simmons gives us a firsthand account of being at the genesis of a legendary comedy magazine that became a brand. It's all right here, on this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Take a listen.

In this entertaining podcast Cousin Nancy interviews her dear friends Lyle & Roxanne,  who are retired gave diggers. It is a very serious subject for this couple, so Cousin Nancy tried to keep it light with some of their upbeat stories only.During this podcast Lyle & his beautiful wife traded funny jokes with Cousin Nancy and they also talked about their mutual love of dogs and all animals, Roxanne's & Lyle's beloved dog Cooper, who they had rescued from a shelter, then fostered and then adopted. Seriously Cooper now has it made in the shade.So pop a top off of your favorite beverage and then kick back and enjoy listening to another fun interview.And after the show please click on the link to cousinnancy.com and follow the link to Cousin Nancy's blog to view pictures of  Lyle & Roxanne doing the podcast with Cousin Nancy and the before and after pictures of their beautiful dog Cooper.Thank y'all for listening and keep on laughing!

Once they figure out how to count to 3, Amanda and Darryl are back and discussing the fun of air travel, specifically delays. The episode focuses on the importance of being prepared for delays and how to handle them for speakers, staff, and attendees. They share their personal experiences and provide tips and strategies for minimizing the impact of delays on meeting plans. If you plan events or meetings, you'd better be ready for delays and have plans B, C, and D ready to roll so that your event isn't interrupted. You'll gain insights on being more proactive in dealing with delays and making the best of unexpected situations. As the great Kinky Friedman once said, you can't get to Heaven or Hell without passing through Dallas-Fort Worth International. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miracleworkerspodcast/message

Ray Padgett is writing a new book that compiles 50+ interviews with musicians and others who've been involved with Bob Dylan's live shows. It's called Pledging My Time, and there is a pre-release Indiegogo campaign running that allows you to pre-order the book and take advantage of special bonus offers. The campaign runs through December 16, 2022 so we talked with Ray to learn more about the book, about the campaign, and to find out what he's learned talking to all these Dylan insiders. Who's in the book?: Jim Keltner, Winton Watson, Benmont Tench, Larry Cambell, Stan Lynch, Early Sound Crew (David Robb, Keith Dircks, Fuzzy Frazer), Billy Cross, Richard Fernandez (Tour Manager), Christopher Parker, John Wurster, Ray Benson, Dickey Betts, Jeff Bridges, Harvey Brooks, Gary Burke, Marshall Crenshaw, Karl Denson, Leslie Dowdall, Ramblin' Jack, Kinky Friedman, Freddy Koella, Barry Goldberg, Spooner Oldham, Michael 'Soy Bomb' Portnoy, Duke Robillard, Fred Tackett, Richard Thompson, Happy Traum, and more. Ray talked with us in Episode 03 about the cover songs made from Time Out Of Mind. He runs the Cover.Me website which reviews and discusses all kinds of cover song performances, and he's published two earlier books, one Cover Me that take a deep dive into twenty of the most iconic cover songs in history (including All Along The Watchtower and Make You Feel My Love), and a 33 1/3 book on Leonard Cohen's tribute album called I'm Your Fan. Ray also runs a must-have Dylan email newsletter called Flagging Down The Double E’s. The newsletter does deep dives into legendary Dylan live shows, and has published some of the musician interviews that will be included in Pledging My Time. LINKS: Pledging My Time Book IndieGoGo Campaign Follow Ray Padgett on Twitter, Instagram Flagging Down The Double E's newsletter (Substack) Check out CoverMe Website Ray's Cover Me book (Amazon) Ray's 33 1/3rd Book: I'm Your Fan The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Adam opens the show dissecting the song Puff the Magic Dragon and reenacts what the writing process must have been like for Peter, Paul and Mary. This leads him to talk about other songs that have been bothering him lately, including 'Erotic City' by Prince and 'Staying Alive' by Drake and DJ Khaled. Dawson then shares a clip from his latest audiobook project and talks about eating 6 value tacos from Del Taco for lunch. PLUGS: Check out Dawson's latest audiobook by Kinky Friedman, A Case of Lone Star, here: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Lone-Star-Masters-Crime/dp/B09SKHXB1Y/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= For Chris D'Elia tour dates, visit: ChrisDElia.com And check out Chris's podcasts, Congratulations with Chris D'Elia and Lifeline THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Download Investall on any device and enter ADAM Geico.com The Jordan Harbinger Show

Chris D'Elia makes his return to the show and shares his experience of getting 'canceled' and how his outlook has evolved. He also talks about being a new parent before the gang jumps into a round of "What Would Jean-Claude Van Damme Do?" Lastly, Gina reports news stories on: a rapper rapping about stealing from the government, a new Space Force song, cooking chicken with Nyquil, and how many ants there are on the earth. PLUGS: Check out Dawson's latest audiobook by Kinky Friedman, A Case of Lone Star, here: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Lone-Star-Masters-Crime/dp/B09SKHXB1Y/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= For Chris D'Elia tour dates, visit: ChrisDElia.com And check out Chris's podcasts, Congratulations with Chris D'Elia and Lifeline THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Download Investall on any device and enter ADAM Geico.com The Jordan Harbinger Show

Hear the story of legendary beach country musician, Uncle Drank (Will Sasso). This comedic musical podcast also stars Luke Wilson, Chelcie Lynn, Kinky Friedman and Billy Zane - as a talking blender named BLENDY. This 8-part series hits like a blended daiquiri full of stories, complete with missing brain cells and certified Uncle Drank Gulf and Western country classics! With original songs featuring Brian Kelley, Uncle Kracker, Snow and more! From Audio Up and SiriusXM! Check out The Ballad of Uncle Drank! This is Audio Up and SiriusXM's latest scripted musical comedy. https://link.chtbl.com/uncledrankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 13th, hear the story of legendary beach country musician, Uncle Drank (Will Sasso). This comedic musical podcast also stars Luke Wilson, Chelcie Lynn, Kinky Friedman and Billy Zane - as a talking blender named BLENDY. This 8-part series hits like a blended daiquiri full of stories, complete with missing brain cells and certified Uncle Drank Gulf and Western country classics! With original songs featuring Brian Kelley, Uncle Kracker, Snow and more! From Audio Up and SiriusXM!

I had such a great time doing my 18th podcast with Tony's and my dear friend, singer/songwriter Phill Brush. Tony and I have known Phill for over 20 years and he is one super talented man.In this fun to listen to podcast Phill and I talked about many subjects including his valuable work volunteering, at Kinky Friedman's and his sister Marcie Friedman's Echo Hill Gold Star Camp.  And I gave a Cousin Boomer update and he and I traded a few good jokes.Phill sang us three beautiful songs that he has written and he talked about the Western Express Band's new CD that is being released next week. And to find out more about Phill Brush and the Western Express band please click here.Here are some upcoming August play dates for the Western Express Band:July 31  Austin TX  Guero's Taco BarAugust 3  Bertram, TX  The Globe TheatreAugust 4  Austin, TX   Broken SpokeAugust 5  Austin, TX  Sam's Town PointAugust 6  Kerrville, TX  Trailhead Beer GardenAugust 7  Helotes, TX  John T. Floore's Country StoreAugust 17  Austin, TX   Broken SpokeAnd Bluegrass every Saturday (in the summer) Jester King in Dripping Springs, TXTo find out more information on Phill Brush and his music please check him out on Facebook and Spotify! And for more information please go to cousinnancy.com and follow the link to my blog for pictures and more information.Thank you for listening!

The Boys from The Western Express join us to discuss their debut album ‘Flower Of The Rio Grande' and perform the title track of the same name LIVE on the show in their FIRST interview for the album. Watch the episode at https://lonnestarplate.show/episodes/the-western-express We discuss making the album, how the boys got started, what they're most excited about moving forward and of course we veer off to chat about life on other planets, Kinky Friedman, Townes van Zandt and ask how cool Elvis is? The boys end the podcast with an electrifying performance of their new single ‘Flower Of The Rio Grande' and watch to the end to hear their own thoughts about the performance.  Resources: - Connect with The Western Express: https://www.thewesternexpress.band Other Lone Star Plate Episodes Referenced:  - Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Story of Guy Clark, Susanna Clark and Townes Van Zandt - https://www.lonestarplate.show/episodes/without-getting-killed-or-caught - Kinky Friedman on Billy Joe Shaver, Texas Governor Race and his NEW album - https://www.lonestarplate.show/episodes/kinky-friedman-2 - Kinky Friedman Tells Stories About Bob Dylan and Glen Campbell - https://youtu.be/sd-kY1fcKJU Connect with Host Patrick Scott Armstrong: Instagram: https://instagram.com/patrickscottarmstrong  Follow The Lone Star Plate: - Follow us on Twitter: @lonestarplateTX - Follow us on Instagram: @lonestarplateTX - Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarPlateTX - Follow us on TikTok: @lonestarplate - More From The Lone Star Plate: https://lonestarplate.show - Texas Real Food: https://www.texasrealfood.com Special Thanks To Legendary Austin Singer Bob Schneider For Producing And Narrating Our Podcast Intro/Outro. Make Sure and Follow Bob at https://www.BobSchneider.com

Legends features our Austin neighbor Larry Telford, storyteller, music producer, former pianist for the Geezinslaw Brothers and others. Larry is a self proclaimed student of the Willie Nelson University from 1976 to 2025.  Hear the inside stories of his recording days with Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman, Lee Roy Parnell,  and others.  Learn from Larry's tips on listening deeply. "Get into the dynamics of playing....knowing when NOT to play to create space." He goes on to say that piano is a percussion instrument. Bass players have to put up their "left hand" that drives the bass notes.  And enjoy Larry's perspective on Bakersfield, Austin and Nashville music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Among the delights this week:- Pink Floyd's single for Ukraine (the best peace anthem ever?) and the song Bruce Springsteen played the night Saddam Hussein's statue came down in Baghdad. A man who has 227 Kiss albums. Warners' talent scout Andy Wickham (RIP), the house hippy who opened the door for Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Gram Parsons and a-ha (a movie waiting to happen).   The members of Big In Japan (a book and documentary waiting to happen). The snack bar Brimful Of Rasher, the Greek restaurant I Should Be Souvlaki and other sparkling retail puns.   The welcome return of “What gets my goat?” And birthday patron Chuck Loncon on the comedy classics of Kinky Friedman and Bob Newhart. -------- Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox singing the WW1 folk protest song "The Red Viburnum In The Meadow" by St Sofia Cathedral in central Kyiv: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYpOrwksgbA Pink Floyd's video for Hey Hey Rise Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saEpkcVi1d4--------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on Saturday June 18th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world - and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Among the delights this week:- Pink Floyd's single for Ukraine (the best peace anthem ever?) and the song Bruce Springsteen played the night Saddam Hussein's statue came down in Baghdad. A man who has 227 Kiss albums. Warners' talent scout Andy Wickham (RIP), the house hippy who opened the door for Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Gram Parsons and a-ha (a movie waiting to happen).   The members of Big In Japan (a book and documentary waiting to happen). The snack bar Brimful Of Rasher, the Greek restaurant I Should Be Souvlaki and other sparkling retail puns.   The welcome return of “What gets my goat?” And birthday patron Chuck Loncon on the comedy classics of Kinky Friedman and Bob Newhart. -------- Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox singing the WW1 folk protest song "The Red Viburnum In The Meadow" by St Sofia Cathedral in central Kyiv: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYpOrwksgbA Pink Floyd's video for Hey Hey Rise Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saEpkcVi1d4--------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on Saturday June 18th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world - and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Texas has given the world some great songwriters: Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Kinky Friedman (yes indeed!!!) among may others. When you discuss one of the most revered Texan songsmiths, (who lived much of his life in Nashville), you really have to discuss two others as well.Welcome to episode 94 of See Hear Podcast.Tim and I were rapt to welcome to the show author and film maker Tamara Saviano. She co directed with her husband Paul Whitfield a documentary about Guy Clark called Without Getting Killed Or Caught. Of course, you can't discuss Guy without talking about his wife Susanna and their friend Townes Van Zandt – their lives were all closely connected. They wrote together, lived together and loved each other deeply. The story has joy, tragedy, art, knives, boats, and a very healthy respect for songwriting. These three and the community of songwriters they worked with in Nashville would share their work, for the sake of the song. The perfect song was king....rivalries be damned.Tamara and Paul have put together a wonderful film that really gets under the skin of what it's like to be devoted to your art so much that it can come at the expense of the relationships around you. This film was a complete joy to watch, and we thank Tamara immensely for being so generous with her time to talk about her work with Guy and about Guy.You can watch the film on demand from https://www.withoutgettingkilledorcaught.com/You can also find the book or ebook wherever you get great reading material from.If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens.....See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com.Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcastCheck out the Instagram page at www.instagram.com/seehearpodcast/?hl=enYou can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour.

In this episode, Barney, Mark & Jasper invite counterculture chronicler and "father of country punk" Michael Simmons to join them in RBP's virtual cupboard… all the way from his Culver City lair in small-hours Southern California.Michael talks very entertainingly about his dad Matty's '60s "hippie mag" Cheetah and about National Lampoon, the satirical '70s institution that succeeded it. Yarns about John Belushi and chums lead into Simmons Jr.'s unlikely but lifelong love of country music; his New York band Slewfoot; depping for George Jones at the Bottom Line; and his late '70s stint as one of Kinky Friedman's self-styled "Texas Jewboys".We also hear about our guest's parallel writing career and his move to Los Angeles, from whence he has long contributed to such outlets as the L.A. Weekly and (from the mid-noughties on) MOJO. He reminisces about his teenage Greenwich Village obsession with Bob Dylan, and talks about the liner notes he's penned for three of Bob's Bootleg Series box sets.Mention of a Van Dyke Parks piece Michael wrote in 2013 takes us into clips from John Tobler's long 1973 audio interview with that eccentric L.A. genius & Beach Boys/Randy Newman acolyte. At the end of the episode you will hear amusing banter between Van Dyke and a passing Lowell George (who'd just been interviewed next door by Pete "Family Trees" Frame).After paying our respects to departed heroes Ronnie Spector and Michael Lang, Mark & Jasper take us out with quotes from their favourite new additions to the RBP library. Mark mentions the late Maureen Cleave's 1965 interview with Nina Simone, Lon Goddard's 1970 encounter with Joni Mitchell & Ed Jones' 1975 review of Motörhead at the Roundhouse, while Jasper cites a Simon Reynolds special on "digital maximalism" and Mark Sinker's reflections on COVID and rock nostalgia.Please note that this episode was recorded before news of Meat Loaf's death reached us.Many thanks to special guest Michael Simmons; find his writing on RBP as well as in the Huffington Post and LA Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @the1stmunz.Pieces discussed: I was a Texas Jewboy, Bob Dylan turns 70, Van Dyke Parks keeps on cyclin', Van Dyke Parks audio, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Mick Jagger, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Maximal Nation, Covid & pop culture nostalgia and Ronnie Spector.

In this episode, Barney, Mark & Jasper invite counterculture chronicler and "father of country punk" Michael Simmons to join them in RBP's virtual cupboard… all the way from his Culver City lair in small-hours Southern California.Michael talks very entertainingly about his dad Matty's '60s "hippie mag" Cheetah and about National Lampoon, the satirical '70s institution that succeeded it. Yarns about John Belushi and chums lead into Simmons Jr.'s unlikely but lifelong love of country music; his New York band Slewfoot; depping for George Jones at the Bottom Line; and his late '70s stint as one of Kinky Friedman's self-styled "Texas Jewboys".We also hear about our guest's parallel writing career and his move to Los Angeles, from whence he has long contributed to such outlets as the L.A. Weekly and (from the mid-noughties on) MOJO. He reminisces about his teenage Greenwich Village obsession with Bob Dylan, and talks about the liner notes he's penned for three of Bob's Bootleg Series box sets.Mention of a Van Dyke Parks piece Michael wrote in 2013 takes us into clips from John Tobler's long 1973 audio interview with that eccentric L.A. genius & Beach Boys/Randy Newman acolyte. At the end of the episode you will hear amusing banter between Van Dyke and a passing Lowell George (who'd just been interviewed next door by Pete "Family Trees" Frame).After paying our respects to departed heroes Ronnie Spector and Michael Lang, Mark & Jasper take us out with quotes from their favourite new additions to the RBP library. Mark mentions the late Maureen Cleave's 1965 interview with Nina Simone, Lon Goddard's 1970 encounter with Joni Mitchell & Ed Jones' 1975 review of Motörhead at the Roundhouse, while Jasper cites a Simon Reynolds special on "digital maximalism" and Mark Sinker's reflections on COVID and rock nostalgia.Please note that this episode was recorded before news of Meat Loaf's death reached us.Many thanks to special guest Michael Simmons; find his writing on RBP as well as in the Huffington Post and LA Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @the1stmunz.Pieces discussed: I was a Texas Jewboy, Bob Dylan turns 70, Van Dyke Parks keeps on cyclin', Van Dyke Parks audio, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Mick Jagger, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Maximal Nation, Covid & pop culture nostalgia and Ronnie Spector.

Enjoy a short bonus episode with the iconic (and iconoclastic) Kinky Friedman...country music legend, best-selling novelist, and sometimes political candidate. Kinky talks through some of his political heroes, his favorite political stories, his time in the Peace Corps, his friendship with both Bill Clinton and George W Bush.,.& and closes the episode with one of his songs - that was a favorite of Nelson Mandela.IN THIS EPISODE...Kinky talks about the politician that spoke to him most as a kid....Kinky tells the story of Texas political legend Barbara Jordan's famous speech at the 1976 Democratic Convention...Kinky's time in the Peace Corps in Borneo...Kinky tells the story of a lunch involving Bob Dylan and his father...The story of one of Kinky's songs being played regularly by Nelson Mandela in his prison cell...Kinky writes the "first pro-choice" country song...Kinky talks through his early days as a musician in Nashville...Kinky's time around Bill Clinton and George W. Bush (both big fans of his novels)Kinky visits the White House...Kinky's current passion project of the Echo Hill Ranch, providing a summer camp experience for kids of Gold Star families...AND...Barrabas, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Marcie Friedman, Professor Tom Friedman, John Glenn, Hill Country Motors, Molly Ivins, Barbara Jordan, JFK, Moses, Dolly Parton, Rick Perry, Ann Richards, Rolling Thunder Revue, Mark Twain, Tokyo Sexwale, Shel Silverstein, Adlai Stevenson, Robert Strauss, Helen Suzman, Billy Swann, the White Horse Saloon, Hank Williams, Warren Zevon, and MORE!