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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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Now displaying: September, 2016
Sep 30, 2016

SPEAK TO ME: a podcast for assorted lunatics
Craig Smith, Sean Zloch and Kym Miller discuss Pink Floyd

A Preview for Assorted Lunatics of THE EARLY YEARS 1965-1972 and other curios

Sep 27, 2016

Lawrence Gowan of Styx joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his early days discovering piano, his journey in the 80s and 90s as a wildly successful artist in Canada, recording Strange Animal at Ringo’s house, the struggles trying to break into the US, what the impact of grunge had on his career, how he connected with Styx, specific memories surrounding a few songs on Cyclorama, the new Styx DVD Live from Vegas, what’s next for the band and for him personally.  Also, who wins in a cage match – Great White Hope or Keep Up The Fight??

Sep 26, 2016

PODS & SODS episode 148
Track By Track: Toad The Wet Sprocket / fear

Mister Brian Jacobs is back for the third installment of the annual Pods & Sods round robin. Last up is Eric's pick: Toad The Wet Sprocket's 1991 LP fear.

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Sep 23, 2016

SAMEPAGECAST with Megan and Craig
episode 13 | SamePageCast Meets Rock Solid: The Shocking Conclusion

First off, if you haven't heard part one, it's necessary listening before this one. https://art19.com/shows/rock-solid/episodes/6d10da89-97d2-4c1b-b55f-4c0e8aba3b74

The amazing Rock Solid/SamePageCast crossover concludes with a look at the second half of The Monkees catalog. Joining Megan and Craig is Pat Francis, with Kyle Dodson working the board.

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Sep 21, 2016

SAMEPAGECAST with Megan and Craig
We Were There Redux: The Pantages Edition

September 16, 2016: Michael Nesmith's final performance with The Monkees at the Pantages in Los Angeles, CA. Megan and Craig review the show and discuss their feelings in the aftermath.

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SamePageCast Theme
performed by Craig and Megan

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Monkees photo used courtesy of Sherri Hansen
Monkees audio used courtesy of Elliott Marx

Sep 20, 2016

SAMEPAGECAST with Megan and Craig
The Mystery and Legacy of Michael Nesmith

On the eve of Michael Nesmith's final scheduled live performance with The Monkees, Megan and Craig meet up on the west coast to chat about Papa Nez - his levels of involvement (and non-involvement) with The Monkees post-reunion, his return in 2012, his absence on the stage in 2016 and the fanbase reaction to such.

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SamePageCast Theme
performed by Craig and Megan

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Sep 16, 2016

Ian Mosley of Marillion joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his early days growing up in a musical family and discovering drums, how he connected with Marillion and what it was like recording the Fugazi record, the changes in the band when Fish left and Steve Hogarth joined, being on tour with Rush and what is the creative process of Marillion particularly as we discuss their new album, FEAR.

Sep 15, 2016

Glenn Hughes joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his early days discovering music, memories of first joining and winding down with Deep Purple,  with close relationship with David Coverdale, his branching out as a solo artist, what he remembers from the 80s, any regrets, about rejoining with Black Country Communion for a new album in 2017, his new album, his journey, his redemeption, peace and love and music and so much more!

Sep 14, 2016

Rich Robinson formerly of The Black Crowes joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his early days picking up the guitar, how he began his songwriting, collaborating with Jimmy Page while with with the Crowes, what it’s like being a solo artist, some of the specifics around his newest solo album Flux, the current state of his relationship with his brother and so much more.

Sep 13, 2016

Pat Badger of Extreme joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his early days picking up the bass, how he connected with Extreme, the production of the first couple of Extreme records, memories about Concert for Life including meeting John Deacon and Freddie Mercury’s mother, into his solo work on Badger and now Nasty Ass Honey Badgers.  We even talk about his KISS fandom as a kid through getting a voicemail from Gene Simmons… of KISS.

Sep 12, 2016

Dweezil Zappa joins Eric in conversation. As Dweezil is embarking on his latest tour – Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the F@%k He Wants, we talk about his early recordings, his days in Z with his brother, where things currently stand with the Zappa Family Trust but moreover we talk about his music, his ever evolving composing talents and the passion to keep his father’s musical legacy alive for fans to enjoy.

Sep 9, 2016

MORONOPHONICS
Ian Zapczynski & Craig Smith
episode 04: still Craig's choice
The Beach Boys / Smile (Part 2 of 2: The Music)
1966-2011

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Sep 2, 2016

MORONOPHONICS
Ian Zapczynski & Craig Smith
episode 03: Craig's choice
The Beach Boys / Smile (Part 1 of 2: The Story)
1966-2011

What is Smile?
How did we get into Smile?
The details/history of Smile
Brief bootleg reviews
Rolling your own Smile
Brian Wilson Presents Smile
The Smile Sessions box

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