Season 2, Episode 7: In Discussion - Talking MTV with Mark Goodman

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In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Mark Goodman, one of the original MTV VJs, who stops by to discuss the heyday of the 1980s cultural revolution that he was at the forefront of. Hear stories about Live Aid, John Lennon's assassination, and an unfortunate evening with Daryl Hall & John Oates, plus many more in this exclusive interview.

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Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) The Downtown Lights - The Blue Nile, 1988

2.) You've Been in Love (That Little Bit Too Long) - Phil Collins, 1989

3.) Hey Girl - Michael McDonald, 1993

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Kings - Steely Dan, 1972

2.) Living For The City - Stevie Wonder, 1973

3.) Ain't Scared - The Tragic Thrills, 2017

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Season 2, Episode 6: In Review - OK Computer by Radiohead

(Recorded on October 24, 2023)

This week, join Sam and Luke for an in-depth discussion about Radiohead's seminal 1997 release, OK Computer. What is techno-angst? Is there a true definition for "Gucci little piggy"? What connection does Radiohead have with Harry Potter? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode.

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Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Synchronicity I - The Police, 1983

2.) Over You - Roxy Music, 1980

3.) Jaded - Aerosmith, 2001

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Broken Machine - Nothing But Thieves, 2017

2.) Haunted - The Band Camino, 2019

3.) Think I'm In Love With You - Chris Stapleton, 2023

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Season 2, Episode 5: In Discussion - Talking Music with Dr. Ben Sells

(Recorded on November 16, 2023)

We are joined this week by Dr. Ben Sells, President of our alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. Sells walks us through what music means to him, shares a few of his favorite songs, and discusses his love for the Bee Gees. Also, Dr. Sells, Sam, and Luke weigh in on whether or not November is too early to start listening to Christmas music.

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Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Best of Both Worlds - Van Halen, 1986

2.) Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Firm, 1984

3.) Only When You Leave - Spandau Ballet, 1984

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Oh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet Underground, 1970

2.) Can You Feel It - The Jacksons, 1980

3.) Dreaming - Mac DeMarco, 2012

Dr. Sells' 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) An Acoustic Christmas (album) - Jack Jezzro, 1995

2.) Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) - Elton John, 1972

3.) Blessings - Laura Story, 2011

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Season 2, Episode 4: In Review - Sports by Huey Lewis & the News (with commentary from Bill Gibson)

We are joined this week by the Grammy-winning drummer for Huey Lewis & the News, Bill Gibson, who stops by to discuss their 1983 classic, Sports. In this exclusive interview, hear the stories behind the songs, videos, and tour for this legendary record in celebration of its 40th Anniversary.

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Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Heavy Rain - Daryl Hall & John Oates, 1990

2.) The Last Worthless Evening - Don Henley, 1989

3.) Only Over You - Fleetwood Mac, 1982

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix, 1968

2.) Silver Springs - Fleetwood Mac, 1977

3.) Rabid Dog - Palace, 2023

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Season 2, Episode 3: In Review - Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin

Join us this week as we travel back to 1973 to discuss the iconic Led Zeppelin album, Houses of the Holy. What is a crunge? Is Phil Collins truly to blame for the disastrous reunion at Live Aid? How do you pronounce D'yer Mak'er? Why was "Houses of the Holy" not on the Houses of the Holy record? Hear the answers to all of these questions and more in this week's episode.

(Originally released on October 19, 2023)

Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Run To You - Bryan Adams, 1984

2.) Top of the World - Van Halen, 1991

3.) Ugly Shirt - Lush Crayon, 2019

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Boys Of Faith - Zach Bryan, 2023

2.) Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) - George Harrison, 1973

3.) Sweet Thing - Keith Urban, 2009

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Season 2, Episode 2: In Review - Fahrenheit by TOTO (with commentary from Steve Porcaro)

In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with the 3-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and founding member of TOTO, Steve Porcaro. In this in-depth interview, Steve details his prolific career working with his former bandmates in TOTO, as well as Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Boz Scaggs, Gary Wright, among others. Steve walks us through working with Quincy Jones on the sessions for We Are the World, and of course, helps us review the album of the week: TOTO's Fahrenheit from 1986. This is a very in-depth episode that you won't want to miss.

(Originally released on September 23, 2023)

Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Lowdown - Boz Scaggs, 1976

2.) My Love's Leavin' - Steve Winwood, 1986

3.) Maggie May - Rod Stewart, 1971

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Gap - The Kooks, 2008

2.) Rosemary - Deftones, 2012

3.) Here Comes My Girl - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1979

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Season 2, Episode 1: In Discussion - Talking Music with Sydni Whitfield & Mariah Halbert

Season 2 is finally here! In this episode, Sydni Whitfield and Mariah Halbert from The Sound of the Signal podcast stop by to talk all things music. Hear about overrated artists, desert island album picks, legendary concert experiences, and how listening to Bro Country needs to be a phase and nothing more.

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(Originally released on September 11, 2023)

Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Honeymoon in Beirut - Rick Springfield, 1988

2.) True Blue Love - Lou Gramm, 1989

3.) Hunting High and Low - a-ha, 1985

Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Aurora - Mild Orange, 2022

2.) My Eyes - Travis Scott, 2023

3.) Decode - Paramore, 2008

Sydni's (Guest) 3 of the Week Picks...

1.) Rambling Man - Laura Marling, 2010

2.) More - The Greeting Committee, 2018

3.) I Know It's Over - The Smiths, 1986

Mariah's (Guest) 3 of the Week's Picks...

1.) Topanga Canyon - John Vincent III, 2019

2.) Till The Flame Turns Blue - The Paper Kites, 2023

3.) A Bird's Last Look - Macabre Plaza, 2022

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