Leslie and Tim dive into Rush for a Make Me a Believer episode, exploring how the band evolved from its early hard rock roots into one of the most technically precise and polarizing acts in rock history. They walk through the catalog from the debut album to Moving Pictures, highlighting the shift from John Rutsey… 

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Leslie and Tim celebrate Episode 21 — officially old enough to drink — and dive into the world of Alter Bridge, Tremonti, and Myles Kennedy. Leslie brings on a special guest: her son Brad, the very reason Alter Bridge ever entered the family playlist. Together they trace how the band rose from the remnants of Creed, blending Mark Tremonti’s heavy,… 

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Leslie and Tim dive into the purple universe of Prince — the artist, the innovator, and the musical force who blurred every boundary. Leslie opens with her trademark humor and local updates from Camel City Playhouse, while Tim joins as the Podfather, ready to unpack the genius behind the Minneapolis sound. Together they trace Prince’s journey from… 

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Leslie and Tim turn the dial back to the 1970s for a nostalgic ride through AM‑radio gold, soft rock harmonies, and the songs that shaped a generation. Leslie opens with her usual mix of laughter and local updates, sharing news from Camel City Playhouse and the upcoming Foolish Mortals Improv night. Tim joins in as the Podfather and reveals… 

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Leslie and Tim settle in for a playful round of musical trivia as Leslie tries her best to stump Tim with a mix of swing revival, ragtime jazz, Canadian pop, and a few deep cuts from her own library. Along the way she shares updates from Camel City Playhouse, including the upcoming production of Next… 

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Christian music has a complicated history, and Leslie knows it well. Episode 17 covers the genre from its earliest forms through the artists who pushed past its limits, and the ones who refused to belong to it at all. There’s a real difference between a Christian artist and a Christian band, and that line runs… 

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Sweet 16. The milestone feels right for an episode built around a band with 25 years of road behind them and a new album on the way. Leslie brings the kind of familiarity with Switchfoot that only comes from years of actual fandom, not research. She’s seen them live, she’s been in the room, and… 

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In this episode, Leslie, Tim, and returning guest Stephanie Beeman dive into the music, legacy, and unmistakable harmonies of the Indigo Girls. With the duo back on tour and Emily Saliers navigating new vocal challenges, the timing felt right to celebrate a band that has shaped four decades of songwriting and storytelling. Leslie shares her… 

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In this episode, Leslie and Tim welcome a very special guest, Stephanie Beeman, for a deep dive into the music and legacy of Ben Folds. With the North Carolina Symphony preparing to perform with him, it felt like the perfect time to explore the work of one of Winston‑Salem’s most iconic musical exports. Stephanie brings… 

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Leslie and Tim dig into the wave of 2000s piano‑driven bands that shaped a whole era of radio, TV soundtracks, and emotional anthems. The Fray’s appearance at Summer Lark puts them back on the radar, and the conversation turns to their Denver roots, the early breakout years, the vocal shift after the lineup change, and… 

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