Tale Spin Records Podcast

Going back in the way back machine to visit SNL comic legends like Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, Jane Curtain and Dan Ackroyd. Just enjoy...

I’d you have night fever, night fever-ah, and an acute ability to learn dance via audio instruction then this is the album collection for you. Deney Terrio of “Dance Fever” gets in the mix so you can get your groove on.

Oh Tammy Faye. What’s the audio version of not being able to look away? This is strange trip of tunes that I’m sad to say for Tammy’s sake probably didn’t bring new followers to Jesus or jewels to their collection plate.

Self touted at “The Most Popular Dance Fitness Program in the World” no doubt threw down the gauntlet for the likes of Jane Fonda, Debbie Reynolds and even “Dynasty’s” Joan Collins. Look out world, Jacki is coming on strong as the OG of aerobic dancing.

Exercise to music for the mature adult has never been so Midwestern. Bob and Phyllis (unclear of their relationship status) give you the goods and gams you want for the raucous life of an empty nester. You don’t even need a separate wardrobe. Just some sensible separates and you’re well on your way.

Well, we’ve entered into the problematic zone with this one, however, Ann Corio, American Burlesque dancer and actress, was 54 when this came out. And that was probably 105 in 1960s years. Get it, Ann! Enjoy these sultry tunes. “Moulin Rouge” this is not.

Just on the heels of “9 to 5” Jane Fonda made everyone lust for Lycra with her breakout fitness album. VHS was yet to come, so this is some high intensity Hi-Fi for the ages. Drinking Game Alert: Take a shot every time she says “grapevine.”

Well, another example of a visual skill reduced to vinyl interpretation. Stay tuned for info on these B boys and girl influencers - Rosey Rose, Funky Frank and Speed Break. It’s been 35+ years. What do you think they’re doing now?

A star studded album-a-thon with heavy hitters like Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte and Alan Alda regaling young listeners with various tales of courage and self confidence proudly produced by Gloria Steinem and MS. Magazine. Solid.

There’s nothing like an introduction into ventriloquism like an awkward early 1960s AUDIO ONLY training album. Cultural appropriation alert: doesn’t seem right to call them dummies??? Message is with current vernacular please. Join us at @talespinrecords on Instagram to learn more about each record.