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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 8, 2019

Moronophonics | Back To The Garden: Woodstock Part III
Ian Zapczynski and Craig Smith discuss Woodstock - day by day, set by set

Covered in part III: Joe Cocker / Country Joe And The Fish / Ten Years After / The Band / Johnny Winter / Blood, Sweat and Tears / Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young / Paul Butterfield Blues Band / Sha Na Na / Jimi Hendrix.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us in moronophonic in the following locations:
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All musical clips used are for educational use only.

Sep 7, 2019

Moronophonics | Back To The Garden: Woodstock Part II
Ian Zapczynski and Craig Smith discuss Woodstock - day by day, set by set

Covered in part II: Quill / Country Joe McDonald / Santana / John Sebastian / Keef Hartley Band / The Incredible String Band / Canned Heat / Mountain / Grateful Dead / Creedence Clearwater Revival / Janis Joplin / Sly And The Family Stone / The Who / Jefferson Airplane.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us in moronophonic in the following locations:
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All musical clips used are for educational use only.

Sep 6, 2019

Moronophonics | Back To The Garden: Woodstock Part I
Ian Zapczynski and Craig Smith discuss Woodstock - day by day, set by set

Covered in part I: Richie Havens / Sweetwater / Bert Sommer / Tim Hardin / Ravi Shankar / Melanie / Arlo Guthrie / Joan Baez.

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

RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss

All musical clips used are for educational use only.

Sep 5, 2019

Six-Pack of Debbie Gibson, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Debbie Gibson International Fanclub (DGIF) member #5707 Craig Smith and friend of the show Andy Schaal join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share a six pack of Debbie Gibson songs. We're drawing smiley faces on our knees, wearing our Electric Youth perfume, and unpacking our Kaboodles. Sure. But more than that, we're revisiting some of the greatest pop music of the 1980s. Debbie is often overlooked or marginalized as a songwriter, singer, arranger, and producer. So we highlight much of that side of her - more than the pop idol, we're celebrating the music. But of course, there are some fun anecdotes about meeting and seeing Debbie perform along the way, some teenage boy memories, and some laughs.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the pop mastery of Debbie Gibson.

Aug 30, 2019

Six-Pack of Motley Crue, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and Corey Nowlin join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to kick ass on the wild side. Knee down ye sinners, we're talking Motley Crue! From their earliest days on Lethur Records and their punk roots, to the Corabi days and beyond, we're covering it all. As per usual, we take a few detours and tackle such thought provoking questions as 'who would win in a fight between All Hell's Breakin' Loose KISS and Too Young To Fall In Love Motley Crue?'

Three friends, two drummers, six epic Crue songs, and infinite fun.

So strap in to your gyroscopic drum kit, throw on your leather g-string, grab your nasty habits, and DUDE, it's Motley Crue DUDE!

Aug 29, 2019

Six-Pack of Simple Minds, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast and music business veteran John Bolsar join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to school him on Simple Minds. In the United States, Simple Minds are largely known for their absolutely perfect 80s pop masterpiece, Don't You Forget About Me, but that's not particularly representative of their career or sound or abilities as musicians and songwriters (in fact, they didn't even write that song.) They've been experimental, synth-poppy, big bandy, and much more - mixing in a variety of influences into their work through their four decade's long career. And we get into all of it with the three picks each that John and Jon are bringing.

So won't you come see about the synth-pop and sometimes not-synth-pop brilliance of Simple Minds.

Aug 28, 2019

Six-Pack of Elvis Costello, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show and regular Pods & Sods co-hosts Mr Brian Jacobs and Sean Zloch join Eric Miller to school him on the music of Elvis Costello. From his early days coming up in pub rock to the early "punk" scene to his critic darling status as singer-songwriter, we get into it all. His work with The Attractions, what sets him apart as a songwriter, a singer, a guitarist and more. Brian and Sean are sharing their personal journey of discovering Elvis Costello and bringing three of their favorite Elvis tunes.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the brilliance of Elvis Costello.

Aug 27, 2019

Six-Pack of Janet Jackson, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast and friend of all podcasts everywhere and future podcaster Andy Schaal join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to take an escapade into the music of Janet Jackson. Break out your key earrings, your 1814 badges, and your bellychains!  We're each bringing two picks from Janet's career - some hits, some of her lesser known hits, and even a deep cut or two. Some detours into Lyle Lovett, Vanilla Ice, and of course lots of praise for Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. This is the test, no struggle no progress... we are part of a Rhythm Nation!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the pop dominance of Janet (Miss Jackson if you're nasty).

 

Aug 26, 2019

Six-Pack of Aerosmith, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, an eager Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to honk on some bobo. We're talking Aerosmith. We're talking the rock and roll purity of twelve bar blues, the brilliance of Joe Perry's riff mastery, how does Joey Kramer stack up to Bon Jovi's Tico Torres, does Steve Tyler tie scarves around things at home, and which is the rock and roll mustard - French's or Grey Poupon?  Serious and seriously fun conversation as we share two songs each by the Bad Boys of Boston - Aerosmith.

So sit back and let the music of Aerosmith do the talkin'

Aug 6, 2019

Six-Pack of Bon Jovi, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, a reluctant Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to set the night on fire, to get wild in the streets, and to french kiss the morning. In other words, we're talking some Bon Jovi. We have mixed feelings overall, but do like some of the tunes. So if you're a sensitive fan, this may nooooot be the best episode for you. On the other hand, if you want some laughs with a few great songs thrown in, hopefully you'll hit play and let it rock!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the glorious blazes of Bon Jovi.

Aug 2, 2019

SamePageCast with Megan and Craig
Our Favorite Monkee TV Moments with Derek Miner

SamePageCast returns with very special guest Derek Miner, who joins in a chat about favorite moments during the television run of The Monkees (including some obsessive ultra-geeky chat for good measure)!

This podcast is presented by THE PODS & SODS NETWORK
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Aug 1, 2019

Six-Pack of Night Ranger, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Steven Michael of Growin' Up Rock and Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe, join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share some classic songs from Night Ranger. Night Ranger really had all the elements - two great singers, several great songwriters, dual lead, shredding guitars, solid harmonies and unforgettable melody for days. Naturally we bring some classics spanning their early years through the top of the nineties, but we also hit some more recent stuff and some deep cuts. It's a solid mix if you're a serious or casual fan and wanna go beyond simply "motoring, what's your price..."

So sit back and discover or rediscover the Secret of the Success of Night Ranger.

Jul 31, 2019

Six-Pack of Paula Abdul, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Craig Smith ("hey Craigy!") stops by one of Eric's solo sidecasts along with Richie Wagner of Audiobiography to crack open a Six Pack of Paula Abdul! Lots of laughs, detours, name-dropping friends from our podcast community, and flights of fancy that revisit the glory days of the early nineties in this one. Buckle up. We even manage to make it through six of Paula's tastiest pop morsels like serious adults, seriously. This is gonna be a fun one whether you dig Paula or not. C'mon, who doesn't wanna hear three grown, non-dancing dudes wax poetic on the captivating virtue of Paula's dance abilities?

Jul 30, 2019

Six-Pack of George Michael, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Jeff Harris of Behind The Grooves and Richie Wagner of Audiobiography join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share some classic songs from George Michael. From his earliest days of Wham! to unforgettable onstage moments in front of millions, we cover his catalog and even go a bit off the beaten path. Some fun trivia, some fun facts, a smidge of gossip, and six great songs by one of the most iconic artists of the last several decades. 

So sit back and discover or rediscover the unique brilliance of George Michael.

Jul 18, 2019

Six-Pack of Peter Criss, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, writer/podcaster from KISS FAQ Julian Gill and Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to talk about everyone's favorite cat-man - Peter Criss. We're each bringing two of our favorite Peter songs in this six pack celebrating the man behind the kit during the prime years of KISS. We hit on Julian's personal memories of seeing one of Peter's retirement shows, Peter's Budweiser commercial, Peter's elder-statesmanship at this point in the band's history, what was Peter's impact to the KISS sound, and Lee even climbs behind his kit to demonstrate the variations of the Peter Criss Shuffle!   This is a fun one as me and the boys will be podding all niiiiiightt.....

So sit back, don't go to school again, and discover or rediscover the unique musicality of Peter Criss. Ya got nothin' to lose!

Jul 16, 2019

Six-Pack of Neil Finn, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, writer and comedian Courtney Cronin Dold, Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, and Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to school him on the great Neil Finn. From Split Enz to his solo work to Crowded House, we hit it all. Courtney, Jon, and Joe each bring two of their favorite Neil songs and share the stories behind the songs and their fandom. Lots of laughs, some heavy celebrating of Neil's work, and a few tangents all make for a fun Six Pack.  In fact a Six Pack so strong could carry us away... 

So sit back and discover or rediscover the unique brilliance of Neil Finn.

Jul 11, 2019

Soundtrack Six-Pack, Volume Nine

Mary, Mary you're on my mind. The folks are gona and the place'll be mine!

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. Cause we feel good tonight, and everything's gonna be right, right, right!

We've also got a wonderful listener pick and a mini-trivia contest with a Philly cheesesteak on the line!

In Volume Nine, we're unpacking some classics from The Force MDs, 38 Special, World Party, INXS with Jimmy Barnes, Jennifer Warnes and Chris Thompson, and Soul Asylum.

Jul 9, 2019

Six-Pack of Poison, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Lee McCormack of the Tramps Like Us Podcast and BJ Kramp of the Rock And/Or Roll podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to cry tough, out on the streets to make our dreams happen. Actually, we're skipping past the dirty talk and the thorny roses to dig a little deeper into the Poison catalog.  We're each bringing two picks, some memories, some opinions, and some laughs.  Are we just another word in your pay-ay-yage?

So sit back and discover or rediscover the kinda punky, kinda glammy, definitely hair-metaly glory of Poison.

Jul 4, 2019

An Independence Day Playlist, 2019

James Bryce said, "“Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”

Gerald Stanley Lee, "“America is a tune. It must be sung together.”

John Adams said Independence Day "will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other."

Adams clearly forgot to mention this particular playlist on this particular podcast network as part of the celebration. But that's ok, he had his hands full elsewise!

Please enjoy this collection of songs that reveal, celebrate, and chronicle both the aspirational and the mundane in this unique and ever evolving American Experiment of ours. Featuring songs by James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, David Bowie, Phil Ochs, Childish Gambino, Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens, Gil Scott Heron, Living Colour, Aimee Mann, Sufjan Stevens, Portugal The Man, Prince, Pete Seeger and more.

Happy Fourth!

Jul 2, 2019

Six-Pack of Lionel Richie, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Missy O'Neal and Corey Nowlin join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods for some Lionel Richie Dancin' On The Ceiling style fun.  In this Volume One, we're each bringing two picks covering Lionel's incredible career from The Commodores to the iconic balladeer to his incomparable duets. We're getting mighty mighty and lettin' it all hang out!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the brilliance of Lionel Richie.

Jun 28, 2019

McCARTNEY IN THE EIGHTIES: 1988-1989
a virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith for the last of four installments covering Paul McCartney's eighties output. Covered in this episode: CHOBA B CCCP; My Brave Face; Flying To My Home; FLOWERS IN THE DIRT; The First Stone; I Wanna Cry; I'm In Love Again; Party Party; Loveliest Thing; Mama's Little Girl; Same Time Next Year.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us like butterflies keep buzzing 'round your head in the following locations:
http://www.podsodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/podssods

RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss

All musical clips used are for educational use only.

Jun 27, 2019

Six-Pack of Del Amitri, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, friends of the show Gregg Oliver and Michael Gomoll of Joey's Song join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to enlighten him on the work of Del Amitri beyond their seminal Americana rock hit of the early to mid 90s, Roll To Me.  In this Volume One, Gregg and Mike are each bringing three picks from the catalog of Del Amitri - or The Dels as the fans call them. We get into the variety within their music, the lyrical depth that often features a clever turn of phrase and a twist, the makeup of the band including Justin Currie's solo work, Mike shares some personal insight from his friendship with Justin, and so much more.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the rock and roll mastery of Del Amitri.

Jun 25, 2019

Six-Pack of a-ha, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, Brian and Sarah Linnen of The Permanent Record Podcast and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to enlighten him on the work of a-ha beyond their glorious pop masterpiece, Take On Me.  In this Volume One, Jon and Brian are each bringing their picks covering the band's long career. We get into why they trailed off commercially in the United States, the meanings behind their lyrics, which one is the cutest, what a-ha related crime did Jon commit in his younger days , and so much more.

So sit back and discover or rediscover the pop mastery of a-ha.

 

Jun 21, 2019

McCARTNEY IN THE EIGHTIES: 1985-1987
a virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith

Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith for the third of four installments covering Paul McCartney's eighties output. Covered in this episode: Spies Like Us; My Carnival; Simple As That; Press; It's Not True; Hanglide; PRESS TO PLAY; ALL THE BEST; Once Upon A Long Ago.

This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network.
You can hear us telling you to press in the following locations:
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All musical clips used are for educational use only.

Jun 18, 2019

Six-Pack of Kenny Loggins, Volume One

On this Six-Pack episode, longtime friend Melissa O'Neal and Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast join Eric Miller of Pods & Sods to share and discuss some of their Kenny Loggins favorites. Missy and Jon are each bringing three picks covering Kenny's long and varied body of work - from emotional crooner to soundtrack god to yacht rock maestro to David Foster balladier, we hit it all. What do you think of when you hear Kenny Loggins? Is he the Footloose guy or the Danny's Song guy? Is he a cheesy punch-line or an underappreciated genius with a career that spans fifty years?? We get into all of that and much, much more!

So sit back and discover or rediscover the pop mastery of Kenny Loggins.

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