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Episode 80: The Flag 

I give up.  I can’t figure out a way to introduce this week’s podcast.  I am waving the white flag to writer’s block.  Oh wait… nope.  Writer’s block is two weeks down the road. We have Aaron but don’t have Michelle.  I hope that she hasn’t waved the checkered flag and ended her part of the podcast. Just enjoy this week’s episode “The Flag” with special guest Tyler Boudreau of the Fantastic Mr. Fox Minute. 

Barenaked Ladies-Gordon-The Flag – YouTube 

1995 Interview by Joe Johnson 

during an appearance at the Royal Oak Music Theater is Royal Oak, Michigan. The rest of the band was doing sound checks during the interview, which explains all the loud noises during the interview. 

Safe Horizon 

Plugs 

You can find Tyler on the Fantastic Mr. Fox Minute podcast anywhere you get podcasts! 

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We feel for you NYC.  This week, you had to fight the power outage.  It’s been worse and at least it wasn’t 100 degrees, but it’s hard to go without power.  We are glad you all survived. You didn’t have a zombie outbreak you had to fight, or rioting and looting that you had to fight.  You just had to fight the power.  Even though I’m without Michelle and Aaron for one more week, I was fortunately to fight the power with Saker from “It’s All Been Done” podcast.  This was so much fun!  I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did in recording it. Will we bury the hatchet in each other’s backs or in the ground?  Will we fight over the power and control, or will we agree on this song?  You’ll have to listen in to find out. Stay after for an extra tidbit.  And make sure you check out this week’s special artwork on our website or Facbeook page. 

Yellow Tape version (15:35) 

Coneheads version  

Hello City: Live From Toronto 

Appearance 

Fight The Power —-  Ships and Dip V  (one week before Steve left) 

Plugs: 

You can find Saker on “It’s All Been Done” podcast, anywhere you download podcasts, and here 

https://www.iabdpresents.com/podcasts

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Episode 78: Falling for the First Time 

Help… I need somebody…. not just any body.  You know I need someone…. wait.  Wrong song.  But thinking of falling reminds me of that song. Interestingly enough, I do discuss different Beatles songs with our guest this week, Jeff Whitmire!  I am so happy to have him on and not just because we are without Michelle and Aaron this week (although they do chime in with their thoughts).  But Jeff is so interesting, that I don’t even miss them.  And I’m a bad boy for breaking her heart.  Wait… that’s also a different song about falling.  I am digressing, so let’s just get on with the show. 

This was the first thing that came to mind when Michelle was talking: 

Video 

I love it. Harlan Williams.  Theft 

Bathroom Sessions 

Clear Channel’s “Recommend Not to Play” list 

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

Plug: Please go buy Jeff’s new album coming out in August: Deep Fried Superhero!  And while you are waiting go subscribe to his YouTube page 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FIe_4E8aZKKx4UIW6OMEw

Cover  

Cornbread Red from their album “Pinch My Bluegrass” 

Appearance 

BNL on The Apprentice 

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I’m not going to write anything this week.  Nope.  I’m just going to fall back on my laurels and expect you to enjoy our podcast enough that you just listen to us anyway, as we discuss “Fall Back On”.  It’s a weird week, as we don’t have Aaron or Michelle, so there is a lot of splicing and email responding. Sorry, but I hate holding off too long between episodes.  We will be back to our usual selves soon.  Until then, enjoy this episode and these wonderful appearances. 

Here is where you can find this hard to find gem. 

Appearances 

Tim Bovaconti playing the bridge alone  

Importance of pedal steel:  Pedal Steel is not just for country 

Tim Bovaconti playing in concert doing a nice medley playing electric guitar 

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This week’s episode discusses some very sensitive topics that are not recommended for younger listeners. Also, if you are triggered by discussions of suicide, eating disorders, or non-suicidal self-injury, we want to advise you that these topics are mentioned in this week’s discussion because of the song.  We try to be respectful but also understand that just talking about these subjects can be triggering.  Also, if you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts or feeling of suicide, eating disorders, or non-suicidal self-harm, please reach out to the hotlines or text lines below.  (the contact for the episode and appearances will be at the bottom this week) 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (USA) 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (they have specific contacts for people with different issues, as well as an online chat option) 

1-800-273-TALK (8255) 

1-800-SUICIDE 

Hard of Hearing (1-800-799-4889) 

National Eating Disorder Association (USA) 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

(you can call their helpline, talk on chat, or text them) 

1-800-931-2237 

Text “NEDA” to 741741 to get immediate help in the texting format 

Crisis Text Hotline (US and UK, 24/7) 

Text “CONNECT” to 741741 

Australia (https://www.self-injury.org.au/get-help-now) 

If you wish to donate to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, please go to https://www.vibrant.org 

Appearances 

Intimate and Interactive 1994 

Ships and Dips 3 

Private Concert at management headquarters in Vancouver (not great audio) 

Live from the tour where they recorded every show (Kanata, ON) 2/24/04  “Everything For Everyone”

(good audio) 

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We celebrate our 75th episode by changing everything.  Why? Because the song tells us it did and as BNL tells us in a later song “It’s All Been Done”.  But this week we aren’t discussing that.  We are discussing “Everything Had Changed” with Bryan Ripper of “All About The Mouse” podcast! It’s a huge episode but we had so much fun recording it. 

Plugs: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aatmpodcast/ 

Twitter: @AATMCentral 

Website: aatmcentral.com 

Appearances 

“Alabama Chrome” by Jim White 

“Phone Booth In Heaven” by Jim White 

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Episode 74: Every Subway Car 

Personally, I like Subway.  Forget Jared, the sandwiches are great. And obviously Ed loves to have his sandwiches delivered directly to him because this week we discuss “Every Subway Car”.  But did someone forget to tell me that Subway delivers? Ed knew about this project before I did.  Weird.   

Video 

Appearances 

StArT Program Toronto 

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/enhancing-our-streets-and-public-realm/streetartoronto/

Toronto Street Art 

Montreal / Quebec graffiti art (under highway tressels) 

If you haven’t downloaded already 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C8Z4A78/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp

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Welcome.  It’s for you.  You’ve just been erased.  Expect to see Kevin Hearn and gang at your house in the next 2 minutes. Do not answer the door unless the person gives you the passcode “Barenaked ABCs”.  Your response should be “Snacktime!” If they respond with anything but “the best children’s album ever” (or if you see Arnold Schwartzenegger through the keyhole), then run and hide in the paper box we have placed in your basement. Draw us a picture of your worst fears, but make sure it is in pencil so we can erase that too.  To soothe your nerves, while you are riding away with Kevin, Ed, Jim, and Tyler, they will put on this week’s episode of Barenaked ABCs for you.  We will be discussing Eraser.   

Music 

Appearances 

Extra long hold on first note. 

Just before Steven left

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Not only do we talk about “Enid” but we also talk TO Enid.  That’s right, Enid was nice enough to return to talk about her namesake song!  We have Aaron back, but lost Michelle for the week. This is a super jam packed episode, so enjoy the whole thing! 
 

Video 

Appearances 

BNL on “House of Strombo” after their Hall of Fame Award (22:00) 

Very different sound, which they did on their last tour. 

Article about Enid 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/barenaked-ladies-moncton-1.4102087

Behind the Vinyl with Steven Page about Enid 

Kurt Rasmussan playing the cuíca

There are playing techniques at 1:45. Try to mature…. okay… wait… you are listening to this podcast. Never mind.

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