When John heard through the Funkisphere about this release, he couldn't wait to get it. He shares his thoughts with you on why you should have this release in your collection.

John and funk-dudes Dr. G and Keith Allen catch up on what's been happening since they last convened in the Funkisphere.

John's back and the site is back up after the FIFD site was "hacked" recently. Earlier episodes are being reposted over time. John teases what to come in upcoming episodes and where to go should the FIFD site go down again temporarily.

Bob Davis of www.Soul-Patrol.com and John catch up and discuss what's been happening in their respective worlds from Bob's last appearance.

John talks to Keyboardist/Producer Jason Miles and his latest project Global Noise as they re-visit and interpret the music of Sly and The Family Stone. Keep up with Jason Miles at www.JasonMiles.com

John shares his delight in seeing Billy Cox, the last surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Bands, your listener feedback, and a upcoming feature coming to the site...

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In this episode John runs down his last Funky Five, his excitement that Billy Cox the last Bassist of Jimi Hendrix's Band Of Gypsy's/Experience fame comes to DC to perform live, and news of a new Sly & The Family Stone compilation that has him excited!

In part two of a two part episode, John and Dr. G talk about and remember the legacy of the Icon, James Brown as they celebrate what would be his 80th birthday They share stories of their encounter with Mr Brown, and other musicians that have played with JB, and recall the final years of his music and his life.

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In part one of a two part episode, John and Dr. G talk about and remember the legacy of the Icon, James Brown as they celebrate what would be his 80th birthday They speak of Mr Brown's importance and influence as an Artist and Activist in Black and Mainstream Pop Culture.

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John shares with you the latest Funky Flicks he's been watching, plus your listener feedback.