The Music In Us
by Jay Rickard
Welcome to the Music In Us Podcast, where we talk about all things music. We're a group of wildly different people from all walks of life, but we're all united by our love of music. We talk about everything from the latest hits to the classics, and we always have a lot of fun doing it.We believe that music is more than just entertainment. It's a powerful force that can shape our lives in profound ways. Music can make us happy, sad, angry, or inspired. It can help us connect with others and make sense of the world around us. We hope you'll join us on our journey through the world of music.
Episodes
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Bonus Episode: Name That Tune!
Shamelessly begging for engagements with this one! Sometimes we get together to record with no mission, no assignment, no direction. I've decided to take one of those recording sessions and divide it up into Bonus episodes. No intros, outros, bells or whistles. Just us blathering on about a song...
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MIU S5E1 Nights in White Satin by the Moody Blues
Welcome to Season Five!! Ok, ok, alright calm down. It's just us but can you believe we're in season 5 now? I can't. Literally, like, how did that even happen? Perseverance I s'pose! Don't forget to leave us a comment and a rating on Spotify! I promised better show notes so here you go! The...
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MIU S4E26 America's Sweetheart by Courtney Love
It's the end of season 4! That's right, we've done four entire seasons of this show and learned something from every episode. Season 5 is coming soon, we've already begun recording. There may be a shakeup on the horizon but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it! Thank you to anyone who has...
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MIU S4E25 Cannibal Surf Babe by Marillion
Guys I know I really suck at show notes. I promise to be better in season five. Which has already begun recording! So let's get through this together eh? Show Notes. Coming in Season Five. Drop us a comment on Spotify and tell us how bad we suck at never listing links in show notes like we say we...
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MIU S4E24 Summer Jams
Better late than never! Recorded at the very butt-end of summer and released in the cold harsh reality of mid-January.
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MIU S4E23 It Don't Come Easy by Ringo Starr
"It Don't Come Easy" by Ringo Starr Follow us on Instagram! @themusicinudpodcast
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MIU S4E22 The Video Episode
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel Hurt as covered by Johnny Cash, written by Trent Reznor Sober by Tool Follow us on Instagram @themusicinuspodcast
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MIU S4E21 Memento Mori by Architects
Follow us on Instagram @themusicinuspodcast Memento Mori by The Architects Architects - Wikipedia
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MIU S4E20 Family Secret by Alannah Myles
Follow us on IG @themusicinuspodcast Youtube Spotify Alannah Myles - Family Secret Alanna Myles - Wikipedia
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MIU S4E19 Black Sun by Death Cab for Cutie
Black Sun by Death Cab for Cutie is what's on tap tonight. Join us we go juuuust deep enough to feel it. The catharsis I mean.
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MIU S4E18 The Uncle Frank Movie In Us Bonus Episode
Full on spoiler alert as we dive into today’s bonus episode. We talk about movies so often that we decided to do a whole bonus episode about one. We chose the 2020 Amazon Prime Original Uncle Frank starring Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis. Come along as we talk character motivations, personality...
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MIU S4E17 Blood in the Cut by K.Flay
Watch the video for Blood in the Cut by K. Flay. **Trigger Warning** In this episode we speak at length regarding subjects like self harm. Our conversation is centered on making mental health break throughs, healing and learning appropriate coping mechanisms. But along the way we do discuss the...
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MIU S4E16 December by Collective Soul
December by Collective Soul is what kicks off todays chat fest. Even if you don't think you recognize the name of the song, you know the song itself. Give it a spin. The guys go back, way back. Lots of reflection on childhood and its inherent difficulties. Parents just don't understand. Amirite?...
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MIU S4E15 You Dont Know by Cyndi Lauper
Check out the video for this amazing yet lesser known Lauper song. It's a good one. Don't forget to check out our Redbubble store. Offering swag inspired by some of our favorite conversations and just generally cool music stuff. Actually I need to add some more designs, I'll get on that very soon...
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MIU S4E14 Nevermine by Cultus Black
AJ discovered a new band this year and so brings Nevermine to the table by Cultus Black. We take all the tangents and get deep about our own personal journeys. Take a listen and leave a note! Also I lied in the intro. This is episode 14. Duh, I'll go sit in the corner and think about what I've...
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MIU S4E13 Not a Virgin by Poe
Today we're talking Poe and Not Being a Virgin. At least socially speaking. Not being a newb, rookie, amateur, etc. Especially as it pertains to inner-personal relations.
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MIU S4E12 Trigger Warning by Sunrise Skater Kids
AJ takes us on a journey through a forest of tangents while we discuss "Trigger Warning" a song by Sunrise Skater Kids.
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MIU S4E11 Fall in Line by Christina Aquilera and Demi Lovato
The most excellent video can be found here Little girls, listen closely 'Cause no one told me But you deserve to know That in this world, you are not beholden You do not owe them Your body and your soul All the youth in the world will not save you from growing older And all the truth in the girl…
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MIU S4E10 Castles by Tom MacDonald
Welcome to the show! Today we're talking about the song Castles by Tom MacDonald, released in 2018. This song is a powerful and relatable anthem about the struggles of everyday people. The song's lyrics are raw and honest, and they speak to the pain and frustration that many people feel. But the...
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MIU S4E9 Bring Out Your Dead by The Inklings
Go get some Inklings over on that Spotify there. Go on, be a good lad or lass and find the good tunes, thank us later. Today we bring you our blatherings and meanderings on Bring Out Your Dead by The Inklings. We poke at vampires like Scientology and other cults. Praise Keanu Reeves for his...
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MIU S4E8 Zombified by Falling in Reverse
AJ has some things to get off his chest and we take a trip down cancel culture lane. "Zombified" is the track and Falling in Reverse is the pied piper of this episode leading us on a rousing expedition into the belly of the beast. The beast? Hit play and find out!
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MIU S4E7 Sticks and Stones by Lisa Marie Presley
On May 15, 2012 Lisa Marie Presley released her third studio album "Storm and Grace". It was a deeply personal album. Dealing with her split from Scientology on "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" she labels her self a suppressive in an astonishing act of defiance of the organization. "Sticks and…
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MIU S4E6 Bad Boy by The Beatles
The Beatles' version of "Bad Boy" was released in 1965 on their album Beatles VI. It was a popular song in the United States, reaching number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has also been covered by many other artists, including the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and Linda Ronstadt.…
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MIU S4E5 Unsainted by Slipknot
Welcome to the Music In Us Podcast, where we talk about all things music. We're a group of wildly different people from all walks of life, but we're all united by our love of music. We talk about everything from the latest hits to the classics, and we always have a lot of fun doing it. We believe...
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MIU S4E4 Prince Tribute
We're going to the Max with 3 Chains o' Gold and a bada$$ musician from Minneapolis
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MIU S4E3 Chris Cornell Tribute
Chris Cornell is on our minds tonight so we dig in with AJ at the helm. Thanks for joining us in our Tribute series!
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S3E26 MIU Fave of the Fave Pt 4
Wrapping up season 3 with a Wicked Little High. Bird York is the topic here and we hope you enjoy the banter!
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S3E25 MIU Fave of the Fave Pt 3
It's AJs turn and the chap felt like taking about "The Dream is Over" by Mushroomhead
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Season 3 Bonus! Movie Banter
Random movie banter because we just can't help it.
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MIU Christmas Bonus 2022
Merry Christmas everyone! Celebrating with some Mad Libs. Join us for some festive verbs, nouns, jibber-jabber, ramblings and lots of laughter!
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MIU S4E2 Bowie Tribute
“As you get older, the questions come down to about two or three. How long? And what do I do with the time I’ve got left?” - David Bowie (2002 New York Times) Today Scott is feeling the Bowie vibe and we are HERE for it. If you're a living, breathing human this remarkable vocalist has touched…
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MIU S4E1 Christine McVie Season Opener!
Welcome back for season 4! Kicking things off with the recently departed Christine McVie. Paul make the suggestion and we really enjoyed the chat about Christine, her background, music, history with Fleetwood Mac and of course lots of 1970s artists come up in the convo. From Scott, Paul, Jay and...
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S3E24 MIU: Fave of the Fave Pt 2
Continuing with our favorite track off an album which we believe to have zero filler. No junk. All gems from the first track to the last and everywhere in between. An album we can listen to in its entirely at any time. So, this week Chip brings to the table a Led Zeppelin classic Misty Mountain Hop.
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S3E23: The Fave of the Fave Pt 1
We asked ourselves: "What is the top track on an album that you can listen to from beginning to end without skipping. Every track is a fave and we've tasked ourselves with the impossible. Narrowing a whole album of faves, down to one. The Fave. The Fave of the Faves. In Part One Scott bring us...
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S3E22: What We're Listening To
Where don't we go in this episode? Condom fails and Marina is a train wreck in need of a spa day. AJ rants about the state of healthcare for which Jay gives an historical dissertation. Scott gives us the feels which we immediately mock then Chip has to get home before curfew. ... and Steve Miller...
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S3E21 MIU Social Justice Pt3
Gil Scott Heron with "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". In part 2 of our exploration of Social Justice
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S3E20 MIU Social Justice Pt2
Sam Cooke A Change is Gonna Come is the topic on hand tonight as the group continues exploring the social justice conversation.
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S3E19 MIU Social Justice Pt1
Part 1 of an episode featuring discussion about social justice through the lens of 2 very different songs. U2s "Pride (In the Name of Love)" and a vintage favorite "I Want to Be Evil" by the dynamic warrior of social justice, Eartha Kitt.
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S3E18 MIU: "Life Day Grab Bag"
All bets are off with this one. We recording on Life Day which is a whole Star Wars thing but there were cupcakes so made me happy. We get into a lot of other other things like usual.
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S3E17 MIU: "Ride" by Lana Del Rey
Oy vey on this one guys. "Ride" by Lana Del Rey
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S3E16 MIU: "I'll Say I'm Sorry Now" by Shawn Colvin
Scott was surprised he lived this song. Why? It's great! We'll talk about that and all kinds of other things like normal. Given the story behind the song we had a lot of chatter about parenting. Oy vey. I think this is a great episode. Candid, sometimes random but someone always brings us back on...
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S3E15 MIU: "The Tina Turner One"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY! At his request and because the other three are so amazing, Jay was indulged over an hour of talking nothing but Tina. Well of course there are tangents, you do know what podcast you're listening to, yeah? OK So here you go. On tap tonight is Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain…
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S3E14.5 MIU: "Merry Christmas 2021"
From man boobs to auto-tuned farts we somehow manage to bring you a Christmas episode! We're interrupting our regular feed with an extra Thursday release just in time for Christmas! This is a special one folks! Since both A.J. and Paul were away on secret ops we aren't allowed so talk about, we…
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S3E14 MIU: "One Armed Man" Project 86
Chip does not like rap. However.... "One Armed Man" by Project 86 caught his attention and kept it, much to his surprise. So let's talk about it!
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S3E13 MIU: You Can Blame the Rappers
We're talking about a song that came out of nowhere, slapped us across the face and screamed "You Will Like ME!" .... and we did. Here A.J. has brought us "Blame the Rappers" by Tom MacDonald and Dax Oh and this is our longest episode yet. Sorry/Not Sorry. Get comfy and maybe grab a sandwich. Enjoy!
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S3E12 MIU: "Carry On" by Mushroomhead
AJ leads us on a trek through the lyrics of Carry On by Mushroomhead. Lots to hear in this one!
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S3E11 MIU: "Saved by Zero" The Fixx
Scott gets us fixxed in this existential conversation about Saved by Zero - The Fixx
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S3E10 MIU: "Bad 4 You" by Alannah Myles
Oh boy we go places in this episode. We dig deep after hearing "Bad 4 You" by Alannah Myles. We got "a lotta miles" out of these lyrics. (See what we did there?)
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S3E9 MIU: "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac
Chatting about Fleetwood Mac and a whole lot of other stuff because we've never met a tangent and not take it!
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S3E8 MIU: "Big Time" by Peter Gabriel
SO? So What? From Peter Gabriel's iconic album, this week we're talking about Big Time by Peter Gabriel. Talking more 80's this week so grab your parachute pants, neon sweatshirts, double up those socks and collars then join us for a Big Time!
About this show
Welcome to the Music In Us Podcast, where we talk about all things music. We're a group of wildly different people from all walks of life, but we're all united by our love of music. We talk about everything from the latest hits to the classics, and we always have a lot of fun doing it.We believe that music is more than just entertainment. It's a powerful force that can shape our lives in profound ways. Music can make us happy, sad, angry, or inspired. It can help us connect with others and make sense of the world around us. We hope you'll join us on our journey through the world of music.
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