EPISODE · Jan 28, 2022 · 35 MIN
Cassingle: John Mellencamp
from The Record Player · host Jeff Giles and Matt Wardlaw
Send us Fan MailMatt and Jeff are discussing John Mellencamp's new album, the press he has been doing around it (which you should listen to) and why Brian Boone (longtime friend of the podcast) needs to come on to discuss John Mellencamp. There's a new Patreon for the show which you can read about here, where we're planning to share materials related to the podcast in addition to some fun pop culture stuff. Check out further details here and thanks for digging what we do! P.S. Matt meant to plug Mike Joseph's conversation with Glen Phillips on Detoxicity (which he teases while mentioning Glen's conversation with Brian Koppelman). Since that didn't happen, go and listen to Mike's conversation with Glen. It's an essential listen.Cassingle Notes:John Mellencamp - Strictly a One-Eyed JackJohn Mellencamp and Brian BooneAdvice from circa-1982 "John Cougar."John Mellencamp on Marc MaronJohn Mellencamp on The Moment with Brian KoppelmanJohn Mellencamp - GQ profileHas Jeff listened to the new Mellencamp yet?Mellencamp's voiceWhy you should listen to John Mellencamp's new album.John Mellencamp - "Driving in the Rain"Reader mailThe origin of Meat Loaf's name (for Judd)There are many different variations on the origins of Meat Loaf's name.Peter Lubin (who joined us for our John Hiatt episode) will join us again to share further stories from the music biz (including Jim Steinman stories)Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman.Jim Steinman's legacy extends way beyond his work with Meat Loaf.Thanks to Jason Hare and Scott Malchus for the episode/podcast feedbackDragnet (1987). How did this happen?A stray mention of Dick Tracy (1990)Why did Jeff go to see Dragnet?You can watch Dragnet on Amazon Prime for the low, low price of $2.99The Dragnet guys go to the zoo.The genius of Tom Hanks on displayCast Away (2000)Samm Henshaw - Untidy Soul (thanks to Mike Joseph for the heads up!)Greensky Bluegrass - Stress DreamsSomebody Somewhere on HBOPatreon and a new feature, At the Gig.Subscribe and view the episode archive here.Next episode: George Marinelli (Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby) is our guest!Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Matt and Jeff are discussing John Mellencamp's new album, the press he has been doing around it (which you should listen to) and why Brian Boone (longtime friend of the podcast) needs to come on to discuss John Mellencamp. There's a new Patreon for the show which you can read about here, where we're planning to share materials related to the podcast in addition to some fun pop culture stuff. Check out further details here and thanks for digging what we do! P.S. Matt meant t...
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