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Pods & Sods with Craig Smith and Eric Miller. A podcast for the musically obsessed, Pods & Sods features interviews, analysis, and critical looks at many musical works, both new and old. From KISS to The Beatles to Debbie Gibson to Ween and beyond. Broadcasting between one and three times a week, every episode is sure to bring a laugh or two.
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Sep 24, 2023

CRAIG & BRIAN WATCH 007 / 002 :: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
a P&S/PRP presentation

Legions of 007 fans can't be wrong!  YOU demanded it and we listened!  Craig & Brian ARE BACK and ready to tackle the thrill-packed, danger-ridden second installment of the long-running James Bond film franchise: From Russia with Love!!

Craig Smith, rapidly approaching a dozen movies watched in lifetime and now fully caffeine-free, leads an exciting discussion that follows gentleman secret agent James Bond around the globe from England to Turkey to Yugoslavia to Italy.  Brian Linnen, rather embarrassed after years of telling his friends and family that he coined the phrase "Where there's smoke there's fire", does his best to flavor the discussion with trivia from his years of Bond fandom.  And taking a cue from the film itself, the two end the episode by engaging in ritualistic hand-to-hand gypsy combat for the love of Minnesota's pride and joy, Andy Schaal.

Craig and Brian feel that 60 years is enough time for everyone to have watched "From Russia with Love", so spoilers will be flying faster than a Peter Hunt edited fight scene!  You have been warned!!

Thanks to Robbie Sims for lending his dulcet tones to the show's introduction, and to the Jingle Punks for the use of their cool spy song "Choose Your Path."

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CraigandBrianWatch007

And let us know what you think about this classic film adventure at craigbrianwatch007 at gmail.com

Jul 21, 2023

WEEKAPOD GROOVE | CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PHISH
Episode 12: Catching Up and Summer Tour Part II

Rob and Craig 3.0?  Perhaps!  Join them as they reunite after three years to talk about the first five shows of Summer Tour with a ridiculous amount of geeky fun and completely expected sidetracking.  Part II of II.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us blazing on at podsodcast.com

Jul 20, 2023

WEEKAPOD GROOVE | CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PHISH
Episode 11: Catching Up and Summer Tour Part I

Rob and Craig 3.0?  Perhaps!  Join them as they reunite after three years to talk about the first five shows of Summer Tour with a ridiculous amount of geeky fun and completely expected sidetracking.  Part I of II.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us feeling good about Hood at podsodcast.com

Jul 5, 2023

4th of July, Newton Lake Park (Andy)
a live broadcast of musings from your friends at Pods & Sods
recorded, mixed and released July 4, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1998-1999
yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the final of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output.  Vaguely covered in this episode: RUSHES, RUN DEVIL RUN and WORKING CLASSICAL.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us trying not to cry at podsodcast.com

Jun 23, 2023

McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1995-1997
yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the third of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output.  Covered in this episode (at times, somewhat loosely): A Leaf, FLAMING PIE, Looking For You, Broomstick, I Love This House, Atlantic Ocean, Squid, Don't Break The Promise, Love Come Tumbling Down, Love Mix, PAUL McCARTNEY'S STANDING STONE.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us getting up and grabbing a chair at podsodcast.com (yeeeeeaaaaaah!!!)

Jun 16, 2023

McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1992-1993
yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the second of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output.  Covered in this episode: OFF THE GROUND, Long Leather Coat, Big Boys Bickering, Kicked Around No More, I Can't Imagine, Keep Coming Back To Love, Down To The River, Deliverance, Cosmically Conscious, Style Style, Sweet Sweet Memories, Soggy Noodle, STRAWBERRIES OCEANS SHIPS FOREST (The Fireman), PAUL IS LIVE.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us looking for changes at podsodcast.com

Jun 9, 2023

McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1990-1991
yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the first of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output.  Covered in this episode: TRIPPING THE LIVE FANTASTIC, P.S. Love Me Do, All My Trials, Lennon Tribute Medley, UNPLUGGED - THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG and PAUL McCARTNEY'S LIVERPOOL ORATORIO.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us putting it there at podsodcast.com

Apr 2, 2023

Because YOU demanded it, the fan-favorite team that delighted listeners around the world on the premiere episode of "Teach Craig Stuff" is back in their very own sidecast!!

Craig Smith, the headband-wearing founder of the Pods and Sods Network, teams up with Brian Linnen, the less popular host of the Permanent Record Podcast, on an audio adventure decades in the making!

"Craig & Brian Watch 007" kicks off in style, going back to the year 1962, to discuss James Bond's big-screen debut!  Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, and Jack Lord took the world by storm and cinema was never the same again.  Connery was a hero unlike any that had graced movie screens before, and Andress took the world's breath away with her forever-iconic bikini-clad introduction.  Meanwhile, behind the camera, editor Peter Hunt was changing the way movies would look in the coming decade.

In a relationship not unlike that of Bond and Quarrel, Craig and Brian do their best to fill this premiere installment with as much trivia, humor, and discussion as they can muster.  Things kick off with timely coverage of a major announcement in the literary world of Bond, before turning to the film.  And as the show opening mentions, Craig and Brian have a license to spoil, so beware!  If you haven't watched this 61 year old movie yet, you might want to finally make time before hitting play.

Special thanks to Bond authority Robbie Sims for lending his dulcet tones to the show's introduction.  If Craig and Brian didn't both suffer from inferiority complexes before having to follow Mr. Sims, well, they certainly do now!

Check out Robbie's first Bond book, "Quantum of Silliness: The Peculiar World of Bond, James Bond" here: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/quantum-of-silliness/9780750994040/ and check out his hilarious Bond-related twitter at https://twitter.com/TheTchaikovsky

Thanks to the Jingle Punks for the use of their cool spy song "Choose Your Path."

Mar 3, 2023

BRIAN LINNEN TEACHES CRAIG ABOUT JAMES BOND
record date February 26, 2023 :: release date March 3, 2023

In the premier episode of Teach Craig Stuff, Craig warmly welcomes James Bond expert and former Bacon Times One Hundred bandmate Brian Linnen.  Do you expect him to talk?  Of course!  Brian shares the origin story and much much more about his discovery and ongoing enthusiasm for all things 007.  And prepare for the unexpected as the ending contains a bit of a twist.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us, shaken AND stirred, in the following locations:
http://www.podsodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/podssods

Check out Brian Linnen at the Permanent Record Podcast:
https://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com
and on the Sly Dog Music-Cast:
https://slydogmusiccast.podbean.com

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Jan 24, 2023

TWO PICK TEN: THE MONKEES
release date 25 Jan 2023

Many many many years in and it's finally here - a Monkees episode of Two Pick Ten.  And who better to join Craig than the host of the wonderful Mixology podcast - Mr. Frederick James French-Pounce.  Coming from the same background of analyzing various versions of songs, Craig is baffled that there is someone who is into this silliness who is much younger than he is, and our guest brings a new twist to the Two Pick Ten series: picking which mix goes on the desert island compilation!  A very pleasant conversation with a guest who is able to follow the rules of the island (we're looking at you, "Mister" Brian Jacobs).

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us, like love, knocking at your door at
http://www.podsodcast.com

Check out Fred at the Mixology podcast:
http://www.mixology.podbean.com
or on Instagram at @hypnoticfred

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Dec 12, 2022

PEACE ON EARTH:
THE BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED HOLIDAY ALBUM
recorded live in the swood :: 2022 December 9
initial digital release :: 2022 December 12

written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED
BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of
Brian Jacobs (centre channel)
Eric Miller (mixed right 43%)
Craig Smith (mixed left 43%)
Stanley Anastasio Wilson-Lipay (95% only audible to dogs)
percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters
presented by The Pods & Sods Network
Brian Jacobs appears courtesy of increasing violence against Brian Linnen
Stanley Anastasio Wilson-Lipay appears courtesy of his underbite

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
http://www.podsodcast.com

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Nov 7, 2022

BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED
BACON COMES ALIVE!
recorded live in chairs at a table :: 2022 November 6
initial digital release :: 2022 November 7

written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED
BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of (in order of appearance)
Craig Smith (mixed left 21%)
Eric Miller (mixed right 21%)
Jon Lamoreaux (mixed left 43%)
Brad Page (mixed right 43%)
percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters
presented by The Pods & Sods Network
Jon Lamoreaux appears courtesy of The Hustle Podcast
Brad Page appears courtesy of the I'm In Love With That Song Podcast

Jul 31, 2022

Recorded & First Published July 31, 2022

Jun 6, 2022
The OG P&S, live from the porch 6/5/22!
Mar 20, 2022
recorded live on the floor :: 2022 March 19
initial digital release :: 2022 March 21

record one, side one
01. INTRODUCTIONS
02. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN OUR JAN
03. JON LAMOREAUX PART I: BLESSED
04. THE IRISH ANDY SCHAAL
05. PODS & SODS: A DESCRIPTION FOR RECORD STORE OWNERS
06. ERIC SURPASSES US ALL ON THE VINYL FRONT
07. JON LAMOREAUX PART II: JON TAKES A HIT
08. WHAT DID YOU LEARN
09. JON LAMOREAUX PART III: ANDY HAS THE BLUES
10. BANDANA ORIGINS
11. BRIAN LINNEN GETS IT
12. HOW MUCH OF YOUR LISTENERSHIP IS STILL BASED ON THAT INITIAL LOVE OF KISS
13. THAT WAS THE HOTNESS
14. STATUE OF LIBERTY GIVING THE FINGER (2022 RETELLING)
15. THERE'S ONLY ONE BAND WHO PLAYS A SETLIST ON DIFFERENT NIGHTS
16. FANS VS FRIENDS
17. A BRAD PAGE INTERLUDE
18. RECORD STORE FINDS PREQUEL: HOW MANY RECORDS CONSTITUTES A HAUL

record two, side two
01. 43 INCHES IS A SPRINKLING
02. CALVIN AND HOBBS JOKE DOESN'T FLY
03. ANDY SCHAAL, VINYL WINGMAN
04. REVISITING ERIC'S TRIVIA SCORING
05. THE MIKE LINDELL OF PODS & SODS TRIVIA
06. JON LAMOREAUX PART IV: DEBATES WITH THE TOURING CONGA PLAYER FROM ICICLE WORKS
07. A PAULA ABDUL SEGMENT FOR RICHIE WAGNER
08. PAINTING BRIAN LINNEN AS SOMEONE WHO IS FINE WITH INCORRECT ASPECT RATIOS
09. MEDLEY: BRIAN VS YOUTUBE / CRAIG VS BRIAN
10. JON LAMOREAUX PART V: WHICH GODDESS BAND MEMBER
11. RECORD STORE FINDS (REPRISE)
12. ANDY SCHAAL TRIES TO BACKPEDAL
13. OBLIGATORY SPORTS MENTION
14. JON LAMOREAUX PART VI: EPISODE 273
15. TAG YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST IN THE COMMENTS OF THIS POST
16. A SHOUT OUT TO SARAH LINNEN
17. MEDLEY: BRIAN LINNEN'S CONTROVERSIAL DURANDURAN RANKINGS (FEAT. JON LAMOREAUX) / BRIAN LINNEN'S RIDICULOUS SURROUND SOUND CLAIMS
18. IF KISS TAUGHT US ANYTHING

record two, side one
01. DISSECTING THE OLD PODS & SODS THEME AND VARIANTS
02. NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR ANDY
03. SOME PERMANENT RECORD PODCAST NEWS
04. DONNIE IRIS
05. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED HERE TODAY
06. BRIAN LINNEN LOVES TO TWIST THE KNIFE (RESTRAINING ORDERS)
07. IN DEFENSE OF EXPOSE
08. STARLIGHT COKE
09. A REMINDER FOR ERIC TO LEAVE RANDOM FACEBOOK GROUPS THAT HE SEES ANDY POSTING IN
10. TORK'S PETER
11. JON LAMOREAUX PART VII: EXERCISING A CLAUSE IN ANDY SCHAAL'S CONTRACT PREVENTING HIM FROM GOING SOLO
12. JON LAMOREAUX PART VIII: CRAIG LOVES JON LAMOREAUX
13. ANDY IS STEALING ALL OF THE BANDWIDTH
14. JON LAMOREAUX PART IX: HOW DID YOU FIRST CONNECT WITH JON LAMOREAUX
15. JON LAMOREAUX PART X: MINOR FELONIES AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMES
16. JON LAMOREAUX PART XI: YOUR FAVORITE JON LAMOREAUX STORIES
17. IN DEFENSE OF BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
18. BRIAN JACOBS WOULD HAVE TUNED OUT BUT HE'S NOT LISTENING ANYWAY

record two, side two
01. WHO WROTE WHAT
02. LITTLE KNOWN AND UNTRUE FACTS: PENN JILETTE
03. METAL IS KINDA LAUGHABLE
04. JON LAMOREAUX PART XII: BOOK CLUB
05. THIS TENSION WITH BAKKO
06. PLUGS
07. EIGHTIES QUEEN > SEVENTIES QUEEN
08. TIGHT BANDS
09. THE SMITHERSEENS
10. SEVENTIES TELEVISION CRUSHES
11. FAVORITE TV THEMES
12. FALCO ENTERS THE CHAT
13. MUTUAL GUSHING
14. JON LAMOREAUX PART XII: A QUICK LITTLE ROUND OF TRIVIA JUST FOCUSED AT ANDY WITH ONE TOPIC
15. BRIAN LINNEN WORKING BLUE
16. FRIENDS... / BRIAN LINNEN JUST TAPPED OUT (FINALE)
17. PODCAST CITIES
18. F MARRY KILL

written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED
BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of (in order of appearance)
Craig Smith (mixed left 21%)
Eric Miller (mixed right 21%)
Brian Linnen (mixed left 43%)
Andy Schaal (mixed right 43%)
percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters
presented by The Pods & Sods Network
Brian Linnen appears courtesy of Permanent Record Podcast
Andy Schaal appears courtesy of The Hustle

Mar 13, 2022

Monkees fan and childhood friend Dawn Martin joins Craig Smith for a discussion about their Monkees memories, shared and separate, favorite and most embarrassing stories, and much much more.

Feb 28, 2022
a few notes of congrats
sexy songs
vinyl and record stores
in memory of Mitch Barth
a bit of wrestling talk
owning a lifesize Roboto
our brothers who have clean podcasts
separating the artist from the art
some gifts for Eric
Craig dons a leather daddy
working on new music
a book update
Get Back in IMAX
Jackass
Eric and Kyle summon the devil at Craig's expense
future podcasts
all of the times Eric helped Craig with C64 programming
is Sean Cullen still listening?
Eric getting back into house concerts
Craig getting put on the spot by musicians
Cat Of The Year
has Eric retired from podcasting?
is Brad Page still listening?
going to live shows
one thousand gageeyas
is anybody still listening?
bands (and authors) taking too long between releases
Craig misses out on seeing Dua Lipa
artists that can't perform as well anymore
pretentious mushmouthy old rock stars
the left wing needs the right wing to fly
why is image so important with music?
Eric gives Kiss a spin after a few years
kayfabe is a thing of the past
a timestamp for Joey Haynie
we slept together twice
...and that's the state of the reunion
voice chatting with the Linnens
can't we all just get along
Cobras & Fire on the network for the musically obsessed
let's get ready to r...
old Stern shows
forming bands before you learn an instrument
Craig wishes Kissmas was still happening because...
throwing stupid money at a podcast
Storytime with Eric: Tragedy
...friends
Sep 3, 2021

In this episode, Megan and Craig reunite to discuss Mike and Micky's live album (and the farewell tour), Andrew's book coming soon, 7A reissuing Stranger Things Have Happened and Dolenz Sings Nesmith, some discussion and opinion about Friday Music's Missing Links RSD vinyl reissues, and what ended up being the best piece of Monkees vinyl we've gotten in a LONG time - the Run Out Groove 2LP version of the debut album.

Aug 20, 2021

When we last left Corey Nowlin, he was saying goodbye to Megan and Craig after spending five days on a boat with a bunch of rabid KISS fans.  He has returned to The Pods & Sods Network to discuss a band that he has some history with and that he and Craig appreciated greatly during the pandemic - Phish.  Lots to take in here, so read the book and surrender to the flow as Corey and Craig take you into the incredibly deep, wide and rewarding world of Phish.

Aug 6, 2021

In the first episode of WHY WE LOVE... - a series to kick off an unscripted and all over the place conversation about bands we love (with a little off-topic fun as well) - Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) joins Craig for a candid chat about a band Craig has loved forever and Brian has loved for under a year - the amazing Bee Gees.  They talk about various albums and songs, the eras of the band, some of their turns on television and films and their solo careers - but not before Brian has a score to settle with Craig and the absent Eric.

Visit Brian and Sarah at Permanent Record Podcast:
https://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
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Any music clips used are for educational purposes and no rights are implied.

Mar 5, 2021

Andrew Sandoval comes back to the Pods & Sods Network to discuss his forthcoming book The Monkees: The Day By Day Story!  First published in 2005, it had widely been considered the last word on the story of The Monkees - an incredibly detailed chronology of all of the music, filming and tours between their creation and 1970.  Now expanded and essentially rebuilt, the new version of the book contains some mindblowing content that's never been unearthed until now, and Andrew shares some of the new research info with Craig and answers a few listener questions.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us in the following locations:
http://www.podsodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/podssods

Dec 20, 2020

HAPPY CHRISTMAS BEATLE PEOPLE!
A Holiday Gift from Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

As a final gift in 2020, Mister Brian Jacobs returns to the Pods & Sods to join Craig for a quick chat about the seven fan club flexidiscs sent out to Beatles fans between 1963 and 1969 (and as an album in 1970).  Happy Holidays to all and enjoy!

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us on our way to buy matches and candles in the following locations:
http://www.podsodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/podssods

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Nov 20, 2020

TWO PICK TEN: THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY

After we learned in the previous Beatles episode that Mister Brian Jacobs would try to throw the numbers in his favor, he was banished to a separate desert island that just played one Dylan song on a loop.  Thalia Reynolds (Another Kind Of Mind) proved to be up to the task of choosing, and joined Craig for this Two Pick Ten where they focus on the point where she jumped onto Beatle Fandom - 25 years ago as they celebrate the anniversary of The Beatles Anthology.

Check out Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast at https://anotherkindofmind.podbean.com/

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can find us free as a bird in the following locations:
http://www.podsodcast.com
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All musical clips used are for educational use only.

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