Episodes
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep27
Lights, camera… romance(?!) Wade and Burl dive into NBC's Sunday Night Big Event, Elvis and the Beauty Queen—the 1981 made-for-TV melodrama starring Stephanie Zimbalist as Linda Thompson and Don Johnson as Elvis. With low production values, high drama, and commercials that may be more…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep26
It's rhinestones, rumors, and rock 'n' roll—Wade and Burl take on the latest '68 Comeback Special doc Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley. From the hip-shaking highs to the technicolored lows, this Netflix special retells Elvis's journey with one celebrity interview after...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep25
Step right up! Wade and Burl are selling tickets to the history of Libertyland, the Memphis-based amusement park that Elvis regularly rented out for nocturnal adventures. Thrill to the dizzying peaks and terrifying valleys of Elvis's favorite roller coaster, The Zippin' Pippin, the ancient wooden...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep24
If you're looking for a podcast, you came to the right place! Wade and Burl discuss King Creole! Not only is it Elvis's last black and white film, it's his last film before he was drafted into the army. Elvis plays super senior Danny Fisher who flirts with a life of crime before he's offered a…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep23
Put the needle on the record and set your turntables to 33 1/3! Wade and Burl are discussing Elvis's 1956 debut, self-titled album "Elvis Presley." This album blends blues, country and gospel into something more than rockabilly…it's 28 minutes and 3 seconds of primordial rock and roll at its…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep22
Get your prison wallets ready! Wade and Burl are discussing Jailhouse Rock, a movie that contains 70% less jailhouse than you remember. Elvis plays the petulant and unlikable Vince Everett in his third film and second starring role. Despite being filmed so fast they barely had time to put film in...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep21
Burl and Wade are back in the building to tackle the posthumously released 1977 CBS TV special Elvis in Concert! Part historical document, part concert film, and part merchandise infomercial, Elvis in Concert was a preview to where the Elvis industry was heading. We discuss the setlist, speculate...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep20
In the season two finale, Wade and Burl discuss "Priscilla," the Sofia Coppola biopic based on the the book, "Elvis and Me" by Priscilla Presley. It's a peak beneath the bouffant into the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla from 1959 until their divorce in 1973. Wade tries to school Burl on...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep19
Wade and Burl are back on the clock to discuss the life and career of the late Lisa Marie Presley. True rock'n'roll royalty, we cover her surprisingly accomplished music career, her carefully crafted public appearances, and, of course, her many crazy marriages. Wade has a lot to say about...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep18
Wade and Burl are back at it. This week they check out "Agent Elvis" the long awaited animated series that depicts Elvis as a jet setting secret agent protecting the world from destruction. This animated roman a clef is loaded with guns, drugs and gore. It has a stellar stable of talented actors,...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep17
Wade & Burl, newly committed to watching every Elvis movie in chronological order, feast their eyes on the technicolor splendor of LOVING YOU! This 1957 semi-biography finds naturally talented Deke Rivers falling prey to showbiz flim flam courtesy of manager Lizbeth Scott, whose erratic business...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep16
You've got questions? Wade and Burl have answers! Join us as we open up the Suspicious Minds mailbag to respond to actual inquiries from actual listeners! What's your ideal Elvis date night? What modern day fast food joint would Elvis have enjoyed had he lived? (And, on that note, does anyone...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep15
Wade and Burl finally tackle a taste tempting topic that was far too expansive to be lumped into the "Eat Like Elvis" episode. The French call it "beurre d'arachide", but red blooded Americans know it better as peanut butter, a pantry staple that loomed large throughout Elvis's life. Wade and…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep14
Are you now or have you ever been a philatelist? Then this episode is for you. Wade and Burl discuss the 30th anniversary of the Elvis stamp. How many times did Wade vote for his favorite stamp? Can you exchange Elvis stamps for falafels? Does Burl know how much a stamp costs today? Listen and…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep13
Season Two starts here! Burl and Wade drag themselves back from the abyss with renewed vigor! The 1956 motion picture Love Me Tender is on the docket, a very off-model big screen debut for the King. We discuss this 90 minute marvel in painstaking detail: the plot's historical origins, the...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep12
On a cold night in 1971, a black tornado hit Beantown! Wade and Burl are back to discuss the recent release ELVIS: Like a Black Tornado, a spirited live set recorded at Boston Garden on 11/10/71. What works? What doesn't? Why does KISS keep coming up? Take a seat on the parquet floor and let us...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep11
Wade and Burl are back in the building! In a very special episode, the guys take a look at the brand new Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler as the King. How well does he fill the blue suede shoes? Is this 2 1/2 hour sequined fever dream worth a watch? What's going on with Tom…
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep10
In the season finale, Wade and Burl discuss "Living Legend:The King of Rock and Roll" the "loosely based on" Elvis biopic that follows the late era of rock icon Eli Canfield (played by North Carolina filmaker Earl Owensby) who's drug abuse and out of control lifestyle have left him trapped alone…
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Suspicous Minds with Wade and Burl Ep9
The kitchen is open and it's time for a wild ride of caloric consumption! Wade and Burl eat like Elvis for a day and then diet like Elvis for a day. Where does Burl source his ham steaks? How many Pepsis did Wade drink in one day? How many ounces of gravy is too much? All your culinary questions...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep8
Wade and Burl discuss the 1988 film Heartbreak Hotel. Part fairytale, part Elvisploitation film and part failed launching pad for (poor man's Michael J Fox) Charlie Schlatter's movie career. Find out if a kidnapped Elvis, portrayed by David Keith, would turn you in to the police or help clean up...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep7
Wade and Burl talk about Rock n Roll Mecca, Presley HQ, the Elvis empire's epicenter; that's right, Graceland! The most visited privately owned home in the US and, according to Wade and Burl, the best collection of jumpsuits in the world. Plus our old pal Hennessy pays us a visit with his deep...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep6
Wade and Burl wanted to do something special for you, the listener, so they've compiled a playlist of their favorite Elvis songs from 1969 to 1977. The two also speculate about songs Elvis could have covered. How many times do they say, "This is a great song!"? Listen now and find out. Check out...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep5
Part documentary, part dramatic recreation, part tutorial on how not to tuck in a shirt. Wade and Burl discuss This Is Elvis, the 1981 film that attempts to chronicle the early life, rise to stardom and tragic end of Elvis Presley. Wade describes the tonsorial phenomenon of Anson Williams's hair....
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep4
Marvel at the miracle of satellite technology! Wade and Burl discuss Elvis Aloha from Hawaii, the 1973 concert broadcast in 36 countries (including Canada). Some (Wade) say it's the last great thing that Elvis ever did and some (Burl) say it's the show that inspired a million velvet paintings....
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep3
Have you ever wondered how an Elvis album would sound without music? Wonder no more. Wade and Burl discuss, "Having Fun with Elvis on Stage." The 1974 release consisting of Elvis' between song banter. Is it spoken word? A comedy album? A little confusing? Is Wade willing to sell his vinyl copy of...
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep2
Wade and Burl examine Elvis' passion for karate. The two also consider which celebrities Elvis could beat up. Listen and earn yourself an honorary black belt.
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Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl Ep1
Wade and Burl discuss the Elvis movies Girl Happy and Viva Las Vegas. Plus, the two imagine what an Elvis space movie might have been like.