Aural Mess

In this episode, Chad and guest Pete Salant talk about Pete's journey from his early days in high school bands to becoming a prominent figure in radio programming. He shares insights into his musical influences, the evolution of radio, and his eventual transition into social work. The discussion highlights the changes in the radio industry, Pete's reflections on his career, and current trends in media.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Cousin Brucie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Morrow 

Pete on Talk About Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQJZ0OGLFRo 

Bob Rivers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVvapflmOOV8tVL6JoRe9A 

Episode 30 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KLkjd66wMgrWwEgaHMAvC?si=d6ea0f2eb9c24c8d 

Episode 30 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5ULkH5m50a_7JEQNh4dZQG 

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Pete Salant

15:32 Musical Influences and Learning

24:30 Transitioning to Professional Radio

29:30 Becoming a Program Director

39:00 Consulting and Expanding Influence

53:00 The Shift to Social Work

59:57 Reflections on Radio and Current Trends

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In this episode, Chad and guest Cal Meadows discuss their thoughts on Led Zeppelin. They delve into the band's history and influences, and the evolution of their sound over time. Cal and Chad share their favorite songs from each album and talk about the musical elements and production techniques that make these songs stand out. The conversation also touches on some lesser-known songs and B-sides that showcase the band's versatility.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Cal’s demo (Oracle Ambassador): https://on.soundcloud.com/5iiVz2aTpm69aFhA8 

Episode 29 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F7ntkwulZReFLvHFV61gf?si=5a7e1ea3ef0a4106 

Episode 29 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6OoS1lpbUJslemztEBG_fg 

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:19 First Exposure to Led Zeppelin

04:55 Zeppelin’s History and Influences

21:40 Favorite Songs from Each Album

44:39 Favorite Led Zeppelin Album

51:45 Non-album Tracks

56:30 Closing Remarks

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In this episode, Chad welcomes Jon Williams, a long-time friend and music enthusiast originally from Australia. Jon shares his musical journey and his experience playing in bands. The duo dives into the history and impact of Australian rock music, discussing iconic bands like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, The Angels, and INXS. They explore the evolution from the early influences of American and British rock to the quintessential 'pub rock' scene of the 70s and 80s. Jon also provides insights into lesser-known but significant Australian artists, the challenges they faced in breaking into the U.S. market, and their lasting influence.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jon’s Aussie Rock playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZBhtNrjHjrbMS3Jp3qCkd?si=ec9443db85824115

“Don’t Dream It’s Over” sequence from “The Americans”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq85_l9OwQ4

Episode 28 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FDzf4x9QNMkHHV2NrHQm4?si=24e525d770c44dcf

Episode 28 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7OzfSh7xREkLyRIJBZOLhV

NEWSLETTER:

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

04:28 Exploring Australian Rock

08:31 Iconic Australian Bands

16:38 Challenges for Australian Bands

28:39 Split Enz and Crowded House

34:11 Midnight Oil: From Pub Rock to MTV Fame

36:24 Men at Work and the Struggles of Fame

40:18 Paul Kelly: The Bob Dylan of Australia?

48:09 The Hoodoo Gurus and Their Unique Name Origin

54:22 Neil Finn's Journey with Fleetwood Mac

57:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics

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Jim Berkenstadt, also known as the Rock and Roll Detective, shares his journey from being a trial attorney to becoming an author and researcher of rock and roll history. He has written books on various rock artists, including The Beatles, and has worked as a historical consultant for George Harrison's estate and for projects like the HBO film 'Living in the Material World' and the Beatles' 'Get Back' movie. He discusses his experiences working with George Harrison and the process of uncovering and preserving unreleased music. He also talks about his book 'The Beatle Who Vanished' and the story of drummer Jimmie Nicol, who briefly replaced Ringo Starr during a Beatles tour. Jim also talks about his work with other artists, including Garbage and Jim Keltner, and teases his next mystery project.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jim’s website: https://rockandrolldetective.com/

The Beatle Who Vanished: 60th Beatles Anniversary Tour Edition: https://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/

The Smashing Pumpkins - Return of the Gish Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyjBDmEcKAE

Episode 27 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33iqZJ9GHDWNgQpwuqAkSy?si=9ed2a787bdea483e

Episode 27 playlist (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Ev4QO8glHdHQM1yre5bAc&si=bfkpeVMSeKBwf8c9

NEWSLETTER:

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:45 Working with George Harrison and The Beatles

21:44 The Story of Jimmie Nicol: The Beatle Who Vanished

32:26 Introduction to Jimmie Nicol and his career

39:57 The significance of the gold watch given to Jimmie Nicol

49:00 Jim's work with other artists

57:10 Teasing the next mystery project

NOTE:

Jim provided a copy of his book, 'The Beatle Who Vanished', for me to review for this episode.

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In this episode, Chad and Kat Prow explore the power of music and its ability to evoke emotions and create shared experiences. Kat talks about her essays on the Black Eyed Peas and T’Pau and the process of researching and writing about specific times in her life. The conversation then transitions to Fiona Apple and Prow's essay on her albums. They discuss the impact of Apple's music and the negative reactions she received in the 90s. The conversation concludes with a brief discussion about Steely Dan.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Kat’s website: https://katprow.com/

Kat’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KmCyrzwRyZYYWgoCSSibx?si=5fd0222176cc4d4a

Lodge 49 Season 1 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bpHYYcCeoTRroDRPndLnQ?si=1ec49ec4443a408f

Lodge 49 Season 2 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38O5w0XcEcLZhIY7vMgLuV?si=2f0825a3cdb84c90

Fiona Apple's Acceptance Speech at the 1997 Video Music Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42gNkySFycA

Dirty Work - Danettes: https://youtu.be/xF2dQzcO7Xg?t=3681

Episode 26 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jdD1AHjRZW2nRixVFmP5F?si=1fe8a5e9e5e54a8a

Episode 26 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb5uYSebzuk0zXyT4bwe0cIb

NEWSLETTER:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Discussing Music and Kat’s Playlist

14:00 Shared Experiences and Recognition

20:30 Writing About the Black Eyed Peas

25:55 ‘Heart and Soul’

38:30 Fiona Apple: A Soundtrack to Life Transitions

53:20 Exploring Fiona Apple's 'When the Pawn...' and 'Extraordinary Machine'

01:08:37 The Joy of Dancing to Steely Dan

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In this episode, author Wendall Thomas discusses her background, her love for music, and her writing process. She shares stories about her experiences with musicians like Bonnie Raitt and her connection to the music scene in North Carolina. Wendall talks about her daily Facebook posts featuring album cuts and the importance of physical media in her life. The conversation then shifts to Wendall's Cyd Redondo Mysteries series, where she shares the inspiration behind the character and the locations and storylines in the books. Finally, Chad and Wendall discuss their song choices that represent the different books and characters in the Cyd Redondo series.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Wendall’s website: https://www.wendallthomas.com/

Bonnie Raitt R&RHoF Induction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RSaicgtHJM

Bonnie Raitt R&RHoF Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr0l8lWFqsw

Stax: Soulsville USA: https://www.hbo.com/stax-soulsville-usa

Cyd Redondo Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFTQX7V?binding=paperback

Cyd Redondo Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12A8PGSqYvg7UA6kPT4LoW?si=559e62f1c5634862

Dirty Work - Danettes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h5ux8LsWkY&t=6257s

Episode 25 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MP5GVr3715bTedxn2pavZ?si=9ccbd29b586e496f

Episode 25 playlist (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Xa2mqws8qwpmzvst8iy5N

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:26 Personal Connections with Musicians

08:14 The Role of Music in Writing

15:30 Daily Facebook Posts: 'Album Cut of the Day'

35:20 The Inspiration Behind the Cyd Redondo Mysteries Series

47:42 Song Choices for Cyd

01:02:03 Exploring the Connection Between Music and Books

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In this episode, Chad and Alex discuss the cult classic movie Xanadu and its soundtrack. Alex, who had never seen the movie before, describes it as a fever dream with unexpected plot twists and stunning visuals. Chad, who saw the movie as a child, reminisces about his crush on Olivia Newton-John and the nostalgia he feels when watching the film. The soundtrack, featuring songs by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Olivia Newton-John, is a standout aspect of the film, blending pop, rock, and disco. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Xanadu filming locations

https://www.set-jetter.com/ontheset/xanadu

Going Back To Xanadu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM

Xanadu: Rethinking a misunderstood masterpiece

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201214-xanadu-rethinking-a-misunderstood-masterpiece

Xanadu Preservation Society

https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu

Juliana Hatfield: “I’m Alive” on Bandcamp

https://julianahatfield.bandcamp.com/album/im-alive-b-w-when-i-was-a-boy

Episode 24 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EiCoCMaYZ42vxqaT3P3QJ?si=ad35d337fa0c4a6b

Episode 24 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb49fLCow8v43WPVxNBkrtBG

NEWSLETTER:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

05:07 Discussion of the movie

30:55 The Xanadu soundtrack

1:03:10 ONJ and ELO cover albums

1:08:00 Wrap-up

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In this episode, Chad and Jane discuss the albums 'Steve McQueen' by Prefab Sprout, 'Seeds of Love' by Tears for Fears, and 'Violator' by Depeche Mode. They talk about their personal connections to the music and share their thoughts on the production, lyrics, and standout tracks of each album.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Paddy McAloon and Thomas Dolby: how we made Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jun/30/paddy-mcaloon-thomas-dolby-how-we-made-steve-mcqueen-album

Prefab Sprout: The Unreleased

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvY-g-0YCT4JHQz6FfwvPVkoBUEBZs_Rv

Everybody Wants to Rule the World music video

https://youtu.be/aGCdLKXNF3w?si=a05xoCwf8oYAtRBr

Personal Jesus — the hit that vaulted Depeche Mode to lasting legitimacy

https://ig.ft.com/life-of-a-song/personal-jesus.html

Episode 23 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52lvzDjxv28jbJDJCaX9Vu?si=bdc1373d88964ecd

Episode 23 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7Hn2-XD1hgeQLwumim_Nbk

NEWSLETTER:

https://auralmess.substack.com

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Discussion of  'Steve McQueen'

22:58 Discussion of 'The Seeds of Love'

41:15 Discussion of 'Violator'

56:22 Updates on Songwriting and Memes

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In this episode, Chad and Cimcie recap last year’s Steely Dan Summer and discuss their experiences over the past year. Cimcie shares her journey of moving to Savannah, Georgia and creating the Hatchet Granny brand, explaining the inspiration behind the brand name and her passion for creating herbal mixers, sodas, and Steely-Dan themed mocktails. She talks about the upcoming Kickstarter launch of her products, her scrappy approach, and the support she has received from the community in Savannah. Chad and Cimcie end with a discussion of their favorite bands and the evolution of music.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Follow Hatchet Granny on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/hatchetgranny

Sign up for the Hatchet Granny newsletter:

https://hatchetgranny.com/

Wendel and Roger Nichols merch

https://immortalgoods.threadless.com/

Steely Dan Summer videos

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIUAFPdR_JU2doYswxaYJeuBydwGlowt-

Carrie Nation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Nation

Cimcie’s Dark Techno playlist

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/3-darktechno/pl.u-11zBBJBT8GKG0M

The Sound of Russian Witch House

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DOeyrnYXB29X4ur5fbYjF?si=f3a5d93b2287425c

Episode 22 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/335c8acXVVVvrLxPJELcnG?si=b727bac5789c48c7

Episode 22 playlist (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7WoYqzduy4srMpB70bGVnW

NEWSLETTER:

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Website: https://auralmess.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Catching Up After the Steely Dan Summer

13:00 Cimcie's Move to Savannah & Plans for a Non-Alcoholic Experience

29:00 The Origin of Hatchet Granny

39:45 Steely Dan-Themed Mocktails

50:22 The Heartbreak Healer: A Syrup with Meaning

01:02:30 Exploring 90s Goth and Dark Techno

01:20:19 Personal and Musical Evolution

01:35:52 Takeaways and Wrap-Up

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In this episode, Chad and Jim Bricker discuss their mutual love for music, particularly jazz and progressive rock. They talk about their musical backgrounds and influences, including Steely Dan and Pat Metheny. The conversation touches on the importance of melody and harmony in music, the balance between technical proficiency and musicality, and the use of technology in music production. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jim's experience as a comic book artist and writer, his love for Chuck Jones, and the influence of Looney Tunes on his own cartooning.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jim on Twitter

https://x.com/jbbricker

Jim’s playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0PrZTvly4SwSCxFB50mwx3?si=8004efd380aa461c

Bill Frisell Trio live | Leverkusener Jazztage 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6u0Z90t94

Satriani plays Van Halen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mqr_u87kPE

Nuno Bettencourt Proves He Can Play Anything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0UXN1qnvOY

The History Of The Amen Break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFKMtv8tU0U

Bugs Bunny’s Best Bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyekOyYVP68

Episode 21 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hh0KliG0ifuoWrNbrFgZ0?si=c8a19206aea7486e

Episode 21 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6yvbCV1MmHZfRA4YSkDstP&si=omKg8X_CGZZjo6qC

NEWSLETTER:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

02:44 Artists and Albums

12:08 Steely Dan and Sophisticated Music

24:45 Gifted Musicians and Technical Proficiency

31:00 Finding and Making New Music

36:23 The Amen Break, Drum Machines and Drummers

48:45 Open Season: From Comics to Stage

1:03:36 The Influence of Chuck Jones and Looney Tunes

1:15:07 Unexpected Music: Taylor Swift and Jellyfish

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