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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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Mar 31, 2020

Soundtrack Six-Pack, Volume Sixteen

Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe, and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods are back with the latest volume in the Soundtrack Six-Pack series.  In this episode, we have some Goldie Hawn, we have a Stax icon, we have some teenage sex romp-comedy in the snow, we have some teenage sex romp-comedy in the sand, we have some prog-rock heroes teaming up for a forgotten soundtrack gem, and much more.

Plus we continue our great listener picks with one from our buddy Ross J Feickert!

In Volume Sixteen, we're unpacking some classics from Aimee Mann & Michael Penn, Jeffrey Osborne, Hot Date, Sammy Hagar, Mavis Staples, Clif Magness, Tony Banks, and Fish.

Mar 30, 2020

Six-Pack of Peter Wolf, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Pat Francis of the Rock Solid Podcast and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to school him on Peter Wolf's solo career.

Pat and Jon are both bringing three picks covering the Peter's post-J Geils Band career.  He scored several hits, and released eight solo albums from 1984 thru 2016. We get into what makes him unique as a performer, what the arc of his career looks like, where he is now, and so much more.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the brilliance of Peter Wolf.

Mar 29, 2020

Six-Pack of Heart, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Sandy Hall and Susan Salmon from Kick It Out - A Tribute to Heart join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods talk some Heart!

Friends of the show, Sandy and Susan have been performing as part of an amazing Heart tribute for 12+ years throughout the northeastern states.  In this episode, they share how they initially got into the band, what Heart music means to them, how they connected and formed their band, some of the challenges in performing Heart songs, personal encounters with the band, and so much more.  They're really bringing a unique perspective on this super fun episode celebrating some off the beaten path Heart songs - some wonderful deep cuts in here!

So sit back and join us in keeping the Heart love alive!

Mar 28, 2020

Six-Pack of Linda Ronstadt, Volume Two

On this Six-Pack episode, Christine Carlson-Wolfe from Zilch! A Monkees Podcast and the Pop! Podcast and every podcast's best friend Andy Schaal rejoin Eric Miller of Pods & Sods talk some more Linda Ronstadt.

We're pulling some classic songs from throughout her career - spanning decades and spanning genres! One of the great things about Linda's discography is the jaw-dropping diversity of material.  That diversity always proved the perfectly interesting vehicle for her voice... THAT voice!  Tune in for some fun laughs, some general music geekery.

So if you want love, get closer to our Six-Pack of "The Queen of Rock" herself, Linda Ronstadt!

Mar 27, 2020

Six-Pack of Diane Warren, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Jason Pawlak and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the songwriter Diane Warren. Diane has written nine number one songs and thirty-two top ten songs. She's written some of the biggest hits for artists like Aerosmith, Whitney Houston, Michael Bolton, Cher, Patti LaBelle, Chicago, DeBarge, The Cult, Starship, Lady Gaga, and dozens more. We're each picking two songs from this prolific hit-maker, some you may know and some you may not. As always, there is some fun needling in this one.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the songs of Diane Warren!

Mar 26, 2020

Six-Pack of Vanity, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, and Jeff Harris of Behind The Grooves rejoin Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life of Denise Matthews, known to the world as Vanity.  From her early days working with Prince on his Vanity 6 side project, through their breakup and her subsequent solo albums with Motown, to her acting career in such films as The Last Dragon ("who's the master!?!?") and Action Jackson, to her being born again and preaching the gospel, Vanity lived quite a storied and tumultuous life. We vacillate between her sex symbol image and the tragic figure that never really got a fair shake - with the mixture you'd expect of teenage boyish giggles for the gorgeous girl on our walls and the deep thoughts as emotionally intelligent guys wanting her to find balance and redemptive peace she sought... did she?   We discuss that and much more between some explicitly sexy songs courtesy of Vanity, the Purple One, and others.  You've been warned!

So sit back and revisit the life of Denise Matthews aka Vanity.

Mar 25, 2020

Six-Pack of Huey Lewis & The News, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast rejoin Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to revisit the work of Huey Lewis & The News.  With roots firmly planted in 50s and 60s rock and roll and an undeniable string of hits throughout the 80s, Huey and the boys have paved their own path in the business. There is a fair amount of back and forth in this one, how cool is Huey?  What is their place in the business?  Who's to say what's cool or not cool anyway?!?  Ultimately who gives a sh*t, their work speaks for itself.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the heart of rock and roll as seen the work of Huey Lewis & The News.

Mar 24, 2020

Six-Pack of George Harrison, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Brian Joyce and Mr Brian Jacobs join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share some wonderful songs from George Harrison. We talk about George's lifelong journey of faith, how he approached his death in song, which is his most "rocking" song, his creative friendship with Bob Dylan, his view on the Beatles post-breakup, how his lyrics can lift us up in these particularly challenging times we're all experiencing, how we might learn lessons from George in how to view our own faults and mortality, and so much more.  This one gets deep, and it's very well worth it.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the brilliance of Nelson Wilbury.

Mar 24, 2020

Six-Pack of Chris Cornell, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friend of the show Jack Broad and Randy W Hall of That Dandy Classic Music Hour join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the work of Chris Cornell. From the iconic band Soundgarden, to the supergroup Audioslave, and dipping into his early and later solo work, we touch on each in this mini-playlist and dive into his work and career.  A voice unlike any other, a poet, a master craftsman and songwriter, Chris was seriously a unique, creative force and just a helluva rockstar.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the unique brilliance of Chris Cornell.

Mar 22, 2020

Six-Pack of Phil Collins, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Pat Francis of the Rock Solid Podcast and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the solo work of Phil Collins. Pat and Jon are both bringing three picks covering the Phil's highly successful solo career. We get into his place in rock and roll, his longevity, his recent performances, some b-sides, his videos, and much more. Lots of laughs and detours in this super fun one, check it out!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the brilliance of Phil Collins.

Mar 21, 2020

Six-Pack of Ringo Starr, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and Corey Nowlin of The Seven Notes of Separation podcast rejoin Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share six songs highlighting Ringo Starr.  We have some solo songs, some Beatles songs, a live clip, and much more. This one is heavy on the drum talk, as Lee and Corey are both drummers, but it's accessible and a fun listen for everyone.  Lee (who has performed as a Ringo in a Beatles tribute for 10+ years) sits behind his kit to demonstrate some Ringo-isms, including his famous side-to-side hi-hat shuffle.  We even have a bit of name that tune, which is a total blast... plus Corey shares his deep familial connection to Ringo's drumming and the best song ever, truly.  All fun, all lovely, all Ringo.

So sit back and celebrate the legendary charm of Ringo Starr!

Mar 21, 2020

Soundtrack Six-Pack, Volume Fifteen

Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe, and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods are back with the latest volume in the Soundtrack Six-Pack series.  In this episode, we ask all the important questions like which guests has Jon had troubled getting on his show and why, which guests from these picks has he had on, how do the IMDB credits of Revenge of The Nerds' Ogre tie into all of this, will we survive the Ted McGinley Rule, which movie did teenage Jon get kicked out of and why was the theater employee such a dick?!?  That and much more.

Plus we continue our great listener picks with one from our buddy Andy Solum!

In Volume Fifteen, we're unpacking some classics from Max Carl, Bone Symphony, John Deacon and The Immortals, The Rayvns, Survivor, and Stephen Bishop.

Mar 19, 2020

Six-Pack of Chris Trapper, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Mary Scholz and Nick Young join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the work of Chris Trapper.  You may know Chris from his work with The Push Stars, you may know him from his brilliant solo records, you may know him from his tireless tour schedule as a solo artist and in support of the likes of Colin Hay and Rob Thomas, you may know him from his various soundtrack appearances... but if you don't know him, well, you should.  If you're a fan, this is a great celebration of his work and unique voice.  If you're new to Chris and his work, this is a great starting point as three friends and admirers bring a quality six pack of Mr Trapper's emotionally intelligent and heartfelt songs.  Give it a listen.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the unique voice and talent of Chris Trapper!

Mar 18, 2020

Soundtrack Six-Pack, Volume Fourteen - All Instrumentals!

We're speechless!

Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe, and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods are back with the latest volume in the Soundtrack Six-Pack series.  In this episode, we're going all instrumental - not score music, but instrumentals from films.  You'll definitely know and love a few, some may be new to you.  Plus you'll learn about the Ottoman Empire, Daisy Fuentes' birthday, Dune documentaries, Rebecca of The Mornays, and the origin of Airplane's "have you ever been in a Turkish prison?"

Plus we continue our great listener picks with one from our buddy Alex Alt!

In Volume Fourteen, we're unpacking some classics from Marvin Gaye, Air, Dick Dale, The Saturn 5, Tangerine Dream, Toto, and Giorgio Moroder.

Mar 17, 2020

Six-Pack of James "JY" Young of Styx, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Brian Linnen of The Permanent Record Podcast and Alex Alt of the Sly Dog Music-Cast rejoin Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to explore the work of James "JY" Young of Styx.  JY scored the first hit for the band with "Best Thing" back in 1972 and he's been a staple ever since - even releasing a few solo albums along the way.  We cover a lot of ground including some of those solo tracks in this six pack.  Lot of laughs, personal stories about seeing Styx and JY solo, a few impressions (naturally), lyrical analysis, and lots of fun factoids. Also, find out who wins a Dr Righteous bucket of fried chicken when Eric springs a surprise trivia question on his co-hosts!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the unique stylings of JY!

Mar 16, 2020

Six-Pack of Survivor, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, new friend of the show Jason Pawlak and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the work of Survivor. The AOR, melodic rock band that scored a string of chart topping hits is so much more than Eye of The Tiger. And we get into some pretty deep cuts from both the Dave Bickler and Jimi Jamison eras of the band. Lots of facts, lots of laughs, check it out! 

Mar 6, 2020

Megan and Craig from SamePageCast present
SOUND OF THE SUNSET, SOUND OF THE SEA
The Monkees track by track, session by session

January 1967: The Monkees finally become a real band with Chip Douglas at the controls as Davy joins up with Jeff Barry to record some material on the side for the next Monkees single. In this episode, Megan and Craig cover:
She's So Far Out, She's In
The Girl I Knew Somewhere (version one)
All Of Your Toys
99 Pounds
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
She Hangs Out (version one)
If I Learned To Play The Violin
Seeger's Theme (demo)

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Feb 17, 2020

PODS & SODS episode 201
(State Of The) Reunion 2020!

Recorded February 15, 2020
First Published February 17, 2020

It's been a year since we've had a good two hour ramble in front of the mics, so it was about time to do it again! From the absurd and the offensive to the geeky and the sad and the serious, we pretty much cover it all while spreading some love to some of our favorite people in our little podcasting community.

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Feb 7, 2020

SamePageCast with Megan and Craig
Megan And Craig's Christmas In February

On the eve of the next Sound Of The Sunset, Sound Of The Sea recording, Megan and Craig had a bit of a Monkees Christmas Party! First, Megan watches the Head BluRay and hears the surround sound audio for the first time; both revisit 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee and ponder the unsuspecting television watcher in April 1969 had anyone bothered to land on that channel; the possibility of an upcoming honest episode about Davy and how he might have affected Monkeedom in not the best ways; Megan forms a synopsis of sorts after making it partway through Micky's Keep Off My Grass (Craig does not); and last but not least, both finally give Christmas Party a long awaited critical listen.

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Feb 5, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume Six

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Manning Bartlett and Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever.  So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

“The treasure of a life
Is a measure of love and respect
The way you live, the gifts that you give

In the fullness of time
Is the only return that you expect

The future disappears into memory
With only a moment between
Forever dwells in that moment
Hope is what remains to be seen”

Feb 4, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume Five

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Ken Cole and Ross Feickert join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever.  So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

“Some are born to move the world
To live their fantasies
But most of us just dream about
The things we'd like to be”

Feb 3, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume Four

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Jack Broad and Michael Bagford join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever.  So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

“Suddenly, you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon”

 

Jan 29, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume Three

On this Six-Pack episode, Brad Page of the I'm In Love With That Song Podcast and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever.  So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

“I don't have faith in faith
I don't believe in belief
You can call me faithless
You can call me faithless
I still cling to hope
And I believe in love
And that's faith enough for me
And that's faith enough for me”

Jan 28, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume Two

On this Six-Pack episode, Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and Dan Miles of the Friends of Dan podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to celebrate the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever.  So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

“A planet of playthings
We dance on a string
Of powers we cannot perceive.
The stars aren't aligned
Or the god are malign.
Blame is better to give than receive.”

Jan 27, 2020

Six-Pack of Rush, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Mark Anthony K of the Projekt Gemineye and Corey Nowlin of The Seven Notes of Separation podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to kick of a series of Six-Packs celebrating the life and work of Neil Peart and Rush. The impact and breadth of Rush's musical career is beyond measure, and Neil's words particularly resonate in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world.  Oh, plus he's the Drum God-iest of Drum Gods - a unique talent that elevated what one could do behind the kit and beyond the light stage as a creative force. Who's the greatest rock drummer ever?  C'mon. We all know.

Rush is an eternal brotherhood. Three young to older men that lived a life of philosophical growth, musical exploration, joy, tragedy, and friendship on record and on stage - the real relation. We're all blessed to have witnessed and have been inspired by it - now and forever. So, join us as we grieve the loss of Neil and praise the work of Rush.

Air drumming highly encouraged, in fact required.

"The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect
So hard to earn, so easily burned
In the fullness of time
A garden to nurture and protect"

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