91. Jeff Melnick Discusses Terry Melcher, self-titled
Send us Fan Mail American Studies professor Jeff Melnick normally teaches at University of Massachusetts Boston, but on this episode, he gives Al an education on Terry Melcher and his 1974 self-titled...
6 Nov 20221h 16min
90. Gilly Ann Hanner Discusses X, More Fun in the New World
Send us Fan Mail Portland indie rock legend Gilly Ann Hanner (Calamity Jane, Starpower, Braille Stars, No. 2, Desír) drops by the show to introduce Al to X's 1983 album, More Fun in the New World. Gil...
30 Okt 20221h 9min
89. Doug "Cosmo" Clifford Discusses Doug Sahm, Groover's Paradise
Send us Fan Mail Doug "Cosmo" Clifford -- yes, that Cosmo Clifford -- drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, joins Al for a discussion of Doug Sahm's 1974 album, Groover's Paradise. Cosmo talks ab...
16 Okt 202252min
88. Dennis Diken Discusses The Lovin' Spoonful, Daydream
Send us Fan Mail Smithereens drummer and music historian Dennis Diken joins Al for this episode to talk about The Lovin' Spoonful's second album, Daydream. Dennis shares why he thinks this is an album...
9 Okt 20221h 5min
87. Kristin Hanggi Discusses India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine
Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is director/writer/poet Kristin Hanggi, who received a Tony Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical for Rock of Ages. Kristin is also the author of God, Sex...
2 Okt 20221h 3min
86. Elle Archer Discusses Liz Phair, Exile in Guyville
Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest is Elle Archer, a Portland-based multi-instrumentalist who records as Shaylee, and she gets Al acquainted with Liz Phair’s debut album, Exile in Guyville. Elle talks...
25 Sep 20221h 8min
85. Stephanie Phillips Discusses The Amps, Pacer
Send us Fan Mail Musician and author Stephanie Phillips is this week’s guest, and she introduces Al to The Amps’ one-and-only album, Pacer. Steph talks about why she picked Pacer for this episode, the...
18 Sep 202251min
84. Levi Weaver Discusses David Bazan, Curse Your Branches
Send us Fan Mail Levi Weaver, who covers the Texas Rangers for The Athletic, joins Al on this episode to introduce him to the David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) solo album, Curse Your Branches. Levi dis...
11 Sep 20221h 1min
