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All Access Live with Kevin RankinDRUMMER VINNY APPICE GOES ALL ACCESS LIVE TO DISCUSS HIS CAREER WITH DIO, BLACK SABBATH, and JOHN LENNONVinny's unique, powerful drumming is marked not by his performances with a single group, but by his flawless musical contributions to an extensive list of rock and roll icons like Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, Heaven & Hell, Rick Derringer, John Lennon and more!A consummate performer and drummer, Vinny also is a brilliant clinician, performing clinics and master classes all across the globe as well as making appearances in films and television.Vinny Appice, has anchored the rhythm and power live and in the studio for the music of DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, WWIII, AXIS, RICK DERRINGER...2025-06-121h 15
All Access Live with Kevin RankinALL ACCESS LIVE WITH ADULT VIDEO LEGEND GINGER LYNN ALLENGinger Lynn Allen went to California in 1982 to visit her ill grandfather. She decided to stay and found employment as a manager at a Musicland record store in Redlands. She had lived in a trailer in one of the worst parts of the city for almost a year when she answered an ad for figure models. This led to employment the same day and a layout in Penthouse magazine. Work in the adult-film industry soon followed. She worked in the industry from December 1983 through February 1986, making a total of 69 films (plus countless re-issues and compilations).She retired...2025-06-091h 27
All Access Live with Kevin RankinALL ACCESS LIVE WITH GUITAR LEGEND MIKE STERNOne of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King. Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, the...2025-06-061h 14
All Access Live with Kevin RankinLIFE WITH A BEATLE: ALL ACCESS LIVE with ANGIE AND RUTH MCCARTNEYThis was a rip-roaring good time! Mother and daughter had some spitfire, let me tell ya… As Paul McCartney’s stepmother and stepsister, we got all sorts of behind the scenes stories about early life with the Beatles, the McCartney household, and what things are like with that legacy these days. This will be one of the most entertaining hours you’ll enjoy online today!Known around the world as Sir Paul McCartney’s step-mum, ‘Angie’ is a star in her own right and has all the correct ingredients: the name, the class, and the brass. She’s polite, flam...2025-06-061h 07
All Access Live with Kevin RankinROBERT ROMANUS TALKS FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH & HIS BAND "POPPA'S KITCHEN"Sure, many folks know Bob from Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Mike Damone, but lucky music fans might also catch Bob gigging with his band “Poppa’s Kitchen”. This man has quite a lengthy list of film and TV credits, and we rapped about what was going on his life in the days of the COVID pandemic.2025-05-201h 17
All Access Live with Kevin RankinFIND YOUR WAY BACK with STARSHIP'S MICKEY THOMASMickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decade of the 80’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars.Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” with The Elvin Bishop Band. In 1979, Mickey joined Jefferson Starship as the lead vocalist, after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin, and recorded a string of hits including “Jane”, “No Way Out”, “Find Your Way Back”, “Stranger”, and “Layin It On The Line”.2025-05-181h 07
All Access Live with Kevin RankinDRUMMING LEGEND ROD MORGENSTEIN JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKINRod’s professional music career began as a founding member of the groundbreaking group the Dixie Dregs when, as a student at the University of Miami in Florida, he met Steve Morse, Andy West and Allen Sloan. The university was a hotbed of musical activity during this period, playing host to brilliant future talents like Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Danny Gottlieb, T Lavitz and Bruce Hornsby. Playing under the official Studio Music and Jazz curriculum title of Rock Ensemble II, the Dregs honed their fusionesque chops. It was here that the band recorded its classic Great Spectacular album now av...2025-05-122h 50
All Access Live with Kevin RankinALL ACCESS LIVE WELCOMES DALE BOZZIO OF MISSING PERSONS!All Access Live with Kevin Rankin is BACK — and this time, we’re turning up the volume with an iconic guest straight out of the ’80s! Join us LIVE for an unforgettable conversation with Dale Bozzio, the fearless, fabulous frontwoman of Missing Persons — the voice behind hits like “Words,” “Destination Unknown,” and “Walking in L.A.”Expect stories from the golden age of MTV, behind-the-scenes tales of the L.A. music scene, fashion that broke boundaries, and a whole lotta glam! Whether you’re a diehard Missing Persons fan or just love a wild ride through music...2025-05-121h 56
All Access Live with Kevin RankinEDDIE VAN HALEN’S GUITAR TECH TOM WEBER SHARES AMAZING STORIES FROM THE ROADAll Access Live was honored to share the air with the legendary right-hand man to guitar god Eddie Van Halen, Mr. Tom Weber. Geoff Metts will co-host this event, and will be discussing the forthcoming in-store appearance by Mr. Weber.Tom’s reflection upon Eddie’s passing: “Above all else, he was a force that changed the world. He brought us inspiration to be better today than we were yesterday, to strive for perfection and a sense of pride & accomplishment in ourselves as players and as people.”Tom has seen the glory and hardships of what thi...2025-05-111h 11
All Access Live with Kevin RankinALL ACCESS LIVE with KIP WINGERWhile Kip Winger has arrived at the highest level of achievement possible for an orchestral composer, his professional journey has been utterly unpredictable and remarkable for its diverse musical path.Early in his career, Kip toured as a bass player with rock legend Alice Cooper, moving on to perform and record with Alan Parsons (as the lead singer for Alan Parsons’ Live Project), Roger Daltrey, Bob Dylan, and Twisted Sister. In 2012, London’s Classic Rock Magazine called Kip Winger “one of the most gifted composers and arrangers in the rock genre” and praised his “compulsion to experiment”.After e...2025-04-142h 02
The Big 3 NBA PodcastKevin Durant’s New Home Will Be…In this episode, Sherrod Blakely is joined by Arizona Central Reporter Duane Rankin and they discuss the future of the Suns as well as the future of Kevin Durant. If Kevin Durant gets traded this summer is there is a way Durant ends up in Boston? Sherrod also gives Duane 4 things that have happened this season, and he ranks them from least surprising to biggest surprise0:00 - Welcome in Guest2:01 - Celtics beat Suns5:23 - Suns Struggles this season11:39 - More Pressure on Suns Big 3 or Mike Budenholzer?2025-03-3046 min
Man UpEp 94 - Talk Dirty to MeIn this episode, hosts Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin are joined by sex and relationship coach Keeley Rankin for an engaging discussion about fantasies, desires, and the power of communication in intimate relationships.The conversation explores why many men hesitate to share their fantasies and the barriers that keep them from expressing their desires. With Keeley's expertise, the hosts emphasize the importance of effective communication as a crucial first step in enhancing intimacy.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the art of dirty talk, how to bridge...2025-03-1746 min
Kevjet - The PodcastFrom Manhattan to Halifax: Mia's Journey of Love and Real Estate with Mia Rankin----more---- In this episode of Kevjet, we are delighted to have Mia Nishi Rankin as our guest, joining us all the way from Halifax. Mia shares her fascinating journey from growing up in New York City, working in Manhattan's finance sector, to relocating to Halifax, Canada, for love and eventually becoming a successful realtor. Mia reminisces about her summer visits to Cape Breton and her deep connection with the Canadian community. Her story takes us through the major transitions in her life, including assisting her husband, Jimmy Rankin, with the Rankin Family Band, managing in the music industry, and eventually...2025-02-0745 minKevjet - The PodcastFrom Manhattan to Halifax: Mia's Journey of Love and Real Estate with Mia RankinIn this episode, Kevjet interviews Mia Rankin, a dynamic professional who shares her journey of moving from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene landscapes of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mia talks about her summers spent in Cape Breton, the cultural shock she experienced moving to Canada, and the warmth she found in the Halifax community. Mia also opens up about her career transition from finance in America's financial capital to working in real estate in Canada, discussing the motivations behind this major switch and how she navigated this path while managing the Rankin Family Band. She shares...2025-02-0747 min
Closer to Christmas325 Days, Arthur Rankin Jr.325 Days until Christmas. I want to do a short little series talking about the world of Rankin/Bass.If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr... can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode...2025-02-0303 min
Insufficient FriendsKev's Movie Corner - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town & The Muppet Christmas CarolKev has a DOUBLE EPISODE for you this week, with Nikki joining to talk about each of their favorite Christmas movies...The 1970's stop motion classic, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town from Nik and 1992's Muppet Christmas Carol from Kev. Plus, Kev tests Nik on her knowledge (or lack their of) of Christmas movies and music.Santa Claus Is Comin' to TownStarring:Fred Astaire - as Mailman (Narrator)Mickey Rooney - as Kris KringleDirected By:Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr.2024-12-2535 min
The FlopcastEven a Miracle Needs a MouseSpinning out of last week's review of The Year Without a Santa Claus, this week we're looking at another classic Rankin/Bass Christmas cartoon that debuted fifty years ago: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! It's set in the bizarre little town of Junctionville, where humans and mice coexist in a way we can't quite figure out. There we meet a humble clockmaker, a nerdy mouse, a clueless wacky mayor, an egomaniacal vindictive Santa, and a selfish materialistic populace dreaming of a huge Christmas payday, if only their giant musical clock doesn't explode. It's magnificent. We also discuss the whole...2024-12-1545 minThe FlopcastIt's Gonna Snow Right Here in ChickentownThe Mayor of Chickentown is here to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of a Rankin/Bass animated classic, The Year Without a Santa Claus. It's best remembered for Snow Miser and Heat Miser, of course, but we're here to break down the whole thing. We discuss the goofy plot, the goofier characters, the actors behind those characters, the book that inspired the cartoon, the live action remake, the animated sequel, and more. And while everyone knows that Heat and Snow Miser's mother is Mother Nature, we're going to reveal who their fathers are. (This holiday season, we're trying...2024-12-0847 min
Christmas PastBackstory: Rankin/Bass Christmas SpecialsThe creative team of Rankin and Bass have produced some of the most enduring, nostalgia-producing Christmas specials in television history. Historian and biographer Rick Goldschmidt joins Brian to tell the story of how an art director and an ad jingle writer became "the kings of Christmas."LinksMore info about Rankin/Bass and Rick GoldschmidtRick's books about Rankin/BassMusic in this episode"Kettled" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Soft Piano" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay"O Holy Night (Solo Piano)" — 23843807, via Pixabay"Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetecCon...2024-12-0411 min
Now We Know174. Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials (The Year Without a Santa Claus, The Life And Adventures of Santa Claus)Ho, ha, ho! To kick off the holiday season, we look back at a pair of those inimitable Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, rendered in beautiful stop-motion "animagic!" The specials in question: The Year Without a Santa Claus (of Heat Miser and Snow Miser fame), and The Life And Adventures of Santa Claus, frequently mentioned on these airwaves as "the weirdly pagan one," but maybe even weirder still.2024-12-021h 57
Dixie Doggers PodcastEP. 120 Kevin CowanSend us a textIn this episode we sit down with long time coon and squirrel hunter Kevin Cowan! Him and his father have been a staple in competition hunts in the past and the present. Overcoming many obstacles in the past few years Kevin is hunting harder than ever. From education on competition dog bloodlines to motivation, you don't want to miss this one!Kevin's FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079950450010Big thanks to our sponsors:Rankin Ranch 38 Cattle Co. Marc Rankin 407-832-2077Crockett Taxidermy...2024-11-111h 29