Our Liner Notes

This week Paul welcomes Jodie B of the Po' Boys Podcast and his theme of American Jazz Funk! While Jodie plays tracks from one of his favourite truck driving albums from New Orleans (23:27, 43:24, 1:02:19, 1:25:49, 1:48:06), Paul selects cuts from Californian horn section outfit (33:32, 52:02, 1:11:34, 1:36:04, 1:55:43).

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In the very first episode of the brand spankin' new 'Mix Tape' format, Chris invites the one and only producer extraordinaire, Agent Palmer! Given a pre-set list of questions, Palmer selects an eclectic blend of tracks as his answers (10:50, 21:05, 32:25, 39:20, 48:43, 58:45, 1:11:29, 1:20:29) to take us on a musical journey through his soul. All this plus: Shell Cruisin' Classics, dinner parties, mom vs dad, basketball pep band, cover bands, the Transformers, Bic lighters, wanting to be saved, female songwriters, Eternal Flame torture, college bands, funeral songs and teenage love.

ALSO - Stay tuned for a special bonus behind the scenes interview!

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This week Chris is joined by his lovely wife and How Was Your Week Honey Co-host, Kristin Maier as they play some selected tracks from their A - Z playlists as assigned to them by the one and only Agent Palmer. While Chris has difficulty selecting tracks that haven't already appears on the show (21:10, 37:48, 54:22, 1:12:22, 1:30:28), Kristin plays cuts from her much more eclectic list (9:44, 28:34, 44:43, 1:02:47, 1:20:44). All this, plus: list origins, Jazz music, significant others music, steak and mushrooms, bands we can't agree on, sick boys, the Blues, Whistler retreats, female artists, drug use in film, Kurt and Courtney, difficulties with themes and genres, honourable mentions and EDM.

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This episode Paul welcomes return guest Rodrigo Venegas of the Listening Party and the 15 Minute Eargasm Podcasts along with the theme "Album You Haven't Listened to in 10 Years or More". While Rod selects tracks from an early 2000's supergroup (18:20, 51:44, 1:09:06, 1:31:05, 1:48:33), Paul plays cuts from a cornerstone album of the 80's (39:08, 1:01:38, 1:19:19, 1:34:31, 1:54:06).

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In a return episode, Chris goes solo to pay tribute to the recently departed Chris Cornell with a brief history of the man and his music.

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This week is another hostful episode and our theme is "Band/Arttist from California". Paul plays tracks from his favourite 70's band (5:00, 30:48, 42:40, 55:30, 1:15:46) while Chris brings songs from a 90's ska/punk outfit (18:01, 36:33, 50:49, 1:04:24, 1:25:12). Also on this episode: allergies, booze-neat, ska history, guitar finger picking, Fishbone, Reel Big Fish, Hell's Angels, music style shifts, millennials, Winnipeg history, West End Cultural Centre, nicknames and speaking Spanish.

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This week Paul makes his triumphant return with our theme " Album you love for the lyrics". While Chris plays tracks from a synth rock/pop outfit (5:07, 36:32, 50:17, 1:07:05, 1:24:43), Paul selects songs from one of the greatest selling rock acts of all time (16:05, 43:00, 57:37, 1:16:25, 1:32:45). All this plus class differences, Paul actually likes Chris's band, early videos, 1st cars, dangerous cosplay, music for storytelling, rock opera, biblical inspirations, old studio technology, dead beat dads, messing with M.J., Peter's drive-in, Fred's thing and Wayne's World.

Albums This Week: This is Hardcore - Pulp Night at the Opera - Queen

Intro: Lyrics to Go - Tribe Called Quest Outro: Lyric Licking - Del the Funky Homosapien

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This week OLN is hijacked by the hosts of a new couples podcast, "How Was Your Week, Honey?" one of which sounds an awful like one half of the original show hosting duo. While Kristin plays tracks of a soundtrack that reminds her of when she first met her husband (8:44, 30:35, 47:48, 1:08:18, 1:26:52), Chris selects song from a various artists "album" (20:26, 40:42, 59:50, 1:19:42, 1:35:51) that has stayed with this couple to date. All this plus the Taming of the Shrew, no such things as bad publicity, break ups, bad mix tape etiquette, car accidents, Heath Ledger, social anxieties, Hayley Mills, safe grad, Winnipeg ska, Radiohead can be contentious, Josey and the Pussycats and the mix tape song list.

Albums this Week: 10 Things I Hate About You - Various

Intro: Mr. E's Beautiful Blues - Eels Outro: Deeper Than Beauty - Sloan

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This week Agent Palmer returns to fill in as co-host with the theme "Power Trio". Savouring his first opportunity to bring five songs, Palmer selects tracks from a mid-western trio he discovered in college (12:50, 32:16, 53:22, 1:14:00, 13:54) while Chris plays songs from a Scottish indie-rock band major debut (18:00, 43:15, 1:06:25, 1:24:44, 1:42:26). All this plus the plethora of power trios, Emo, how to start an album, Beatles vs Stones reprise, Chicago vs Delta blues, home recordings back in the day, hating the Vancouver Canucks, Palmer breaks the OLN rules, band evolution over time, indie bands, hidden CD tracks and the benefits of streaming services.

Albums this week: Maybe I'll Catch Fire - Alkaline Trio Costello Music - the Fratellis

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This week Diamond Dave returns once again as guest host and we are joined as well by none other than the Agent Palmer as our special guest. Under the theme "Bands From America", Palmer plays songs from one of the top rock albums of the late 70's (10:48, 42:56, 1:17:15, 1:52:06), while Dave selects tracks from one of the most musical gifted groups of the 90's (18:46, 1:00:40, 1:25:00) and Chris picks cuts from an influential if not flawed group of the 80's (25:55, 1:08:29, 1:39:51). All this plus working out, Dave's X-mas story, drummers need sheet music?, Dave's music education, velodromes, cringe worthy guitar parts, drinking is the secret to rock and roll, simple solos, the future of the 70's, guitar pinkie, starstruck hitchhiking, Jon Stewart, rock star antics and great songwriting trumps great singing.

Albums This Week: Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Under the Table and Dreaming - Dave Matthews Tim - The Replacements

Intro: Magic America - Blur Outro: Kids in America - the Muffs

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