Episode 177: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) – Part 0 – "End of Summer Special" featuring Brad Page and Eric Miller

OK, so a little confession up front: this episode is about MUCH MORE than just Speak & Spell, or even Depeche Mode, and that's why it's called Part 0! But we think you're going to enjoy it anyway. Here's who, and what, you'll hear as you listen:

• Brad Page, host of the "I'm In Love With That Song" podcast. A while back, we put out a request for questions you wanted us to answer, and we got quite a few responses. Brad kindly agreed to share his talents—and his studio!—for this segment, and although mesmerized by both his very cool recording setup and his dulcet tones as he read the questions, we managed to compose ourselves enough to provide answers to the queries. Visit Brad at https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/

• Eric Miller, co-founder of the "Pods & Sods" network and host of the Stone Turtle House Concert Series. We talk with Eric on a number of topics:

o The origins and mission statement of the Stone Turtle House Concert Series

o "What's Up With This CD?" Eric went through the "upstairs" CD collection (the CDs that didn't make the cut for the main collection which is stored downstairs by the stereo) and selected a few, secretly and at random. He then presents them one at a time, asking for the story behind the purchase and why it's relegated to the upstairs shelves.

o Depeche Mode Trivia! Eric put together a series of Depeche Mode-related questions, and once again, Brian and Sarah find themselves in a trivia competition! You're sure to both groan and cheer as you listen to this segment.

•Brian and Sarah, of course—doing one of their briefest album discussions of all! But don't worry; it's just a little something fun, and only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to us talking about the debut album from the mighty Depeche Mode. There will be plenty more to come in the future!

Visit Eric and Stone Turtle at https://www.facebook.com/groups/stoneturtle/

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