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The Yank Sizzler
by The Yank Sizzler
Welcome.This podcast series isinspired by the life ofJohn Peel.John reached millions ofpeople around the world withhis 40 plus years ofbroadcasting that was carriedon BBC Radio 1 and theBBC World Service. You couldhear Peel everywhere frommainland Europe, India, Africato the USA and of courseall over the British Isles.The name refers to whatJohn would sometimes callAmerican songs. Since thispodcast originates fromLawrence, Kansas in the heartof the USA, I figured it wasonly just to call it The Yank Sizzler.You'll be able to listen toeverything great I get myhands on, from studio tracks,private live recordings, online onlyexclusives to forgottenvinyl gems.The point is to allow peopleto listen to great musicregardless of commercial intent.So from Lawrence, KS to London,England and everywhere we canpossibly reach, let us rememberwhat it's like to play musicwithout boundaries and restrictions.If you have the time please leavea comment, good or bad.
Episodes
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Holy Crap! Its Finally Episode 33 of The Yank Sizzler Podcast
DOWNLOAD EPISODE 33 MP3 HERE (160kbps 95mb) Thee Oh Sees - Ruby Go Home [2009] Album: Help [In The Red Records] Band Website - Buy It Here. The Dutchess & The Duke - When You Leave My Arms [2009] Album: Sunrise/Sunset [Hardly Art] Band Website - Buy It Here. Monta At Odds - Faith [2008] Album:...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 32!
Jimmy Murphy - We Live a Long, Long Time [1951] 78rpm RCA Victor Reissued: Sixteen Tons of Rock & Roll Buy it Here. {{{Sunset}}} - Dear Friend (Falling Domino) [2008] Album: The Glowing City Buy it Here. Negativland - Perfect Scrambled Eggs [1987] Compilation: Potatoes: Folk Songs From Ralph...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 31
Well I'm finally off me duff and have another episode out in addition to the Tom Waits themed episode that I just finished as well. There is unabashedly cool new stuff from High Places, Vivian Girls, The Black Angels and Ad Astra Per Aspera. Remember, Pandas will reproduce more often if they know...
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Podcast Special on Tom Waits
I was incredibly lucky and got to finally see Tom Waits play last week. I took in two shows. The first in Tulsa at the Brady Theatre and the second at the majestic Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Marvelous times and the experience inspired me to do a full episode dedicated to the man himself. Check it...
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The Yank Sizzler 30!
I am resurrected. The Yank Sizzler shall not "podfade" & you may spread that word as truth. I finally got a new episode done. It's chock full of amazing music so give it a try in its handy carryall MP3 style. Listen to it on a long walk, or while preparing a yummy dish for dinner, or maybe while...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 29
Finally, I can breath from under the recent workload and get my act together so that I can put out an awesome podcast, and what better day than Oct. 11th, Keep It Peel Day. This show really did come together marvelously. Please enjoy it or I'll be sad. Playlist - The Vigilantes - Man in Space...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 28
PLAYLIST - A short but ever so sweet aural tonic. John Zorn - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly [1987] Album: Filmworks 1986-1990 Buy the album here. Grinderman - Honey Bee [2007] Album: S/T Buy the album here. Virgil Griffin & Rhythm Kings - Forgotten Lover Compilation: Down & Out: The Sad Soul of…
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The Yank Sizzler Podcast Episode 27
Well just about everyone is releasing an album right now, so let's see what they got? Brand new material from Arthur and Yu, Spoon, Gogol Bordello, and Chow Nasty. Plus more recent tracks from Battles, Melt Banana, Coat Party and much more. Dig in. I insist. Playlist: Chow Nasty - Ungawa [2007]...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 26
Dear everybody, I declare this episode christened by the gnomes of completion. Don't anger them by not listening to the best in golden era screen divas, gypsy punk, dubster punk, blues, African highlife, rock, and alternative. Cheers! The playlist - Diana Dors - So Little Time [1964] Fontana…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 25
Song List - Mudhoney - Hate the Police [1995] Recorded live Aug. 27th, 1995 Reading Festival. Broadcast John Peel show. Album: Here Comes Sickness - The Best of the BBC Buy the Album Here. Patrick Wolf - Overture [2007] Album: The Magic Position Buy the Album Here. Johnny Fortune - Dragster…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 24
This episode was a lot of fun and I really love a lot of this music right now. No big spiel this week, but honestly these songs are amazing. Give em a listen, I think you'll agree. Christian Smith and John Selway - 15.5 [2000] 12": Tronic 15.5 Buy it here. Islands - Where There's a Will, There's…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 23
Hey everyone. Finally back in action with an hour long masterpiece of a podcast. Brand new music from Blonde Redhead, The Shins, Black Diamond Heavies, The Shebangs and the Ssion. Plus classics from Maladroit, The Clash, The Chills, and more. Playlist - Ssion - Street Jizz [2006] Compilation…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 22
This is a humble yet spectacularly awesome, only second to the heavens, show with lots of rare recordings. I dare you to give it a listen. You won't leave disappointed. The Playlist - A Whisper in the Noise - The Times They Are a-Changin'[2006] Album: As the Bluebird Sings Buy it here. White…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 21
Hey everyone. This is a quick episode before the new year drops on us. There are some amazing songs on here. Have a great new year. Calexico - Guns of Brixton [2006] City Slang 7" Buy it here. Beirut - Scenic World [2007] EP: Lon Gisland Available Feb. 6, 2007 retail. Availalbe now on...
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The Yank Sizzler Christmas Special a.k.a. Episode 20
A Christmas playlist for fun - Belle & Sebastian - Christmastime is Here [2002] Recorded live Dec. 18 2002 John Peel Session. No commercial release. Low - Just Like Christmas [1999] Album: Christmas Buy it here. Orion Samuelson & The Uff-Da Band - Jingle Bells [1981] 7" Single Available for...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 019
The Playlist This Week! Swedes, Slits, South Africans, Forgotten Soul Stars, Sad Men Who Will Never Love The One They Want, & the Crooning Ladies Who Can Make Any Winter Day Feel Stellar. Peter, Bjorn & John - Young Folks [2006] Album: Writer's Block Buy it here. The Slits - I Heard It Through…
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The Yank Sizzler Podcast: Episode 18
PLAYLIST: Cleveland Crochet - Drunkard's Dream [1961] Single Goldband Records Out-of-Print. White Whale - The Admiral [2006] Album:WWI Buy the album here. The Fuses - Adults Walk Fast [2004] Album: Eastern Cities Buy the album here. Raud Ants - Mõisaori (Kose) [2005] Album: Karjasepõli Buy the...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 17
Playlist: DJ Shadow - The Artifact [2006] Album: The Outsider Buy his album here. Peanut Wilson - Cast Iron Arm [195?] Album: V-A: John Peel & Sheila: The Pig's Big 78s [2006] Buy the compilation here. Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple [2005] Album:Gypsy Punks Buy their album here. Stereolab…
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Finally, Episode 016 of the Yank Sizzler
PLAYLIST - George Lewis & His New Orleans Music - Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula [1947] Album: V-A: John Peel & Sheila: The Pig's Big 78s [2006] Buy the Comp Here. Tilly & The Wall - Nights of the Living Dead [2004] Album: Wild Like Children Buy the album here. Love - Hey Joe [1966] Album: S/T Buy the...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 015
New songs are pouring through the speakers with The Rapture, Johnny Cash, Jamie Radford, Hot Chip, The Bobby McGees, The Hermit Crabs & Devotchka. We say goodbye to Sleater-Kinney. Rock out with Eno, Shocking Blue, ballboy, Geechie Wiley & I let George Lewis lead me to New Orleans. Brian Eno -...
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The Yank Sizzler 014
Brand new Johnny Cash, Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth and crap loads more from dub, rock, glitch and blues. Ladytron - Oops (Oh My) [2003] Album: Softcore Jukebox Buy their album here. Sonic Youth - Reena [2006] Album: Rather Ripped Buy their album here. King Tubby & Soul Syndicate - Dub the Right Way...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 13
Oh my am I behind. My apologies in my tardiness. Please accept this humble selection of awesome music. This best in new music and classics. Jesus & Mary Chain - My Girl [1988] John Peel Session June 13, 1988. Album: The Complete Peel Sessions Buy their album here. Wanda Jackson - Funnel of Love...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 12
DJ Shadow, Art Brut, PJ Harvey, Os Mutantes, The Cure, Voxtrot, Mi & l'Au, The Chills, Go-Betweens, Malcolm Middleton, Ad Astra Per Aspera, and Lesa Cormier. Playlist: DJ Shadow - unnamed track [2003] Album: Diminishing Returns This album is out-of-print. The Chills - Pink Frost [1984] 7" single...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 011
Whatever the Captain says, do not swim in urine. This week we have lots of new music by Sound Team, F*ck Off Machete, The Pomonas, The Kulta Beats along with great live session tracks by The Stranglers, Melt Banana, and Kid 606/Remote Viewer. Also awesome material by Piney Gir, The Sonics, Erma...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 010
A zanny show featuring new music from Love Is All, Tapes 'n Tapes, and The Black Angels. Also Love, The Specials, Balkan Beat Box, New Order, Drumcorps, Aavikko, True West, The MC5, The Favourites, Precious Bryant, & Black Box Recorder. The Specials - Ghost Town [1981] EP: Ghost Town Buy the...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 009
My goodness, what a diverse show. Brand new music from Calexico, Marianne Dissard & Bearsuit, live music from The Raconteurs and Gogol Bordello, plus the best in indie, classic alternative, Calypso, French New Wave, Ska, punk, and more. Devotchka - The Enemy Guns [2004] Album: How It Ends Buy…
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The Yank SIzzler Episode 008
A few days late, but here it is, Episode 008. A great show if I do say so myself. Electronic musician Jason Forrest was kind enough to stop and talk while on tour. We have some damn good music along with a rememberance for Buck Owens. Jason Forrest (as Donna Summer) - Moses on a Raft [2003] AD…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 007
The Yank Sizzler 007 March 24, 2006 "This Machine Kills Fascists" Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles [1972] Album: Clear Spot Buy their music here. Gogol Bordello - Baro Faro [2002] Album: Multi Kontra Culti vs Irony Buy their music here. Washington Phillips -...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 006
The Yank Sizzler Episode 006 The Pop Music of Scotland. Part 1 Donovon - Colours [1965] Album: Fairytale Buy his album here. Belle & Sebastian - Funny Little Frog [2006] Album: The Life Pursuit Buy their album here. The Vaselines - Oliver Twisted [1989] Album: Dum Dum / rereleased The Way of the...
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 005
The Yank Sizzler Episode 005 Great new music and some real classics. The Len Price 3 - Fire In My Heart [2005] Album: Chinese Burn Buy their album here. Pisstank - Punching Your Girlfriend's Cunt 'til It Bleeds [2006] Forthcoming 12" EP Check out Pisstank's label. Get the free Cock Rock Disco…
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THE YANK SIZZLER EPISODE 004
The Yank Sizzler 004 Feb. 2006 The songs this episode are top notch from Frenchy pop tunes to the somber live material of Elliot Smith. Jacques Dutronc [1969] Album: S/T / Rereleased 36 Grands Succes Buy his album here. Arcade Fire - Brazil [2005] B-Side to "Cold Wind" 7" Buy the single here.…
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 003 is here
SONGS THIS EPISODE - The Only Children - Change of Living [2004] ALBUM: Change of Living Buy Their Album Here The Mountain Goats - Oceanographer's Choice [2002] ALBUM: Tallahassee Buy Their Album Here Kimya Dawson - The Beer [2004] ALBUM: My Cute Fiend Sweet Princess Buy Her Album Here McLusky -...
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EPISODE 002 - Without my rambling.
HEY! Want to hear just the music without me rambling in-between songs. Well then download this version of Episode 002.
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The Yank Sizzler Episode 002
Calexico - "Glowing Heart of the World" [1999] Recorded for John Peel Session April 27, 1999. No commercial release as of yet. Neko Case & Her Boyfriends - "Furnace Room Lullaby" [2000] ALBUM: Furnace Room Lullaby Buy her album here. The Everly Brothers - "Down in the Willow Garden" [1958] ALBUM:...
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Episode 001 - Without me talking.
HEY! Want to hear just the music without me rambling in-between songs. Well then download this version of Episode 001.
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Episode 001
Songs this week - The Cuban Boys - "The Nation Needs You" [2005] Available at Their Website Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - "Zig Zag Wanderer" [1967] ALBUM: Safe as Milk Buy Their Album Here Bo Diddley - "We're Gonna Get Married" [1966] Checker 7" / rereleased Rare & Well Done [1991] Buy His...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome.This podcast series isinspired by the life ofJohn Peel.John reached millions ofpeople around the world withhis 40 plus years ofbroadcasting that was carriedon BBC Radio 1 and theBBC World Service. You couldhear Peel everywhere frommainland Europe, India, Africato the USA and of courseall over the British Isles.The name refers to whatJohn would sometimes callAmerican songs. Since thispodcast originates fromLawrence, Kansas in the heartof the USA, I figured it wasonly just to call it The Yank Sizzler.You'll be able to listen toeverything great I get myhands on, from studio tracks,private live recordings, online onlyexclusives to forgottenvinyl gems.The point is to allow peopleto listen to great musicregardless of commercial intent.So from Lawrence, KS to London,England and everywhere we canpossibly reach, let us rememberwhat it's like to play musicwithout boundaries and restrictions.If you have the time please leavea comment, good or bad.
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Welcome.This podcast series isinspired by the life ofJohn Peel.John reached millions ofpeople around the world withhis 40 plus years ofbroadcasting that was carriedon BBC Radio 1 and theBBC World Service. You couldhear Peel everywhere frommainland Europe, India, Africato the USA and of courseall...
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