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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 368: I Got Lucky (1971) Album Discussion + Some Felton Follow-UpAfter an intensive two week deep dive reassessing the work of producer Felton Jarvis, Justin comes up for air only to find one Gurdip Ladhar waiting patiently at the surface. Gurdip eases his way into the water, bringing along a favorite comfort Camden, 1971's "I Got Lucky," a collection of songs mostly comprised of movie material previously only available on Extended Plays (and one excellent non-movie single B-side!) But we're not quite done with Felton yet - the last two episodes provoked some great responses long and short from Elvis fans of all kinds, and we...
2025-07-171h 50
Let It Roll3 Kings of American Pop: The Unmaking of Elvis PresleyWe're re-presenting host Nate Wilcox's second 2020 discussion with the TCBCast's Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman of Peter Guralnick’s "Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley" and the HBO documentary The Searcher.Buy the book and support the show.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.YOU HAVE SAVED THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST!!!!!Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support for the show we have raised mor...
2023-04-201h 51
Let It Roll3 Kings of American Pop: The Making of Elvis PresleyWe're re-presenting host Nate Wilcox's first 2020 discussion with the TCBCast's Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman of Peter Guralnick’s "Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley" and the HBO documentary The Searcher.Buy the book and support the show.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.YOU HAVE SAVED THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST!!!!!Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support for the show we hav...
2023-04-131h 15
We Say Yeah!Ep. 19 -”32 Minutes and 17 Seconds with Cliff Richard” (1962) Review w/TCBCastJustin Gausman and Gurdip Ladhar join us to to review Cliff Richard & The Shadows' 1962 LP "32 Minutes & 17 Seconds with Cliff Richard".
2023-01-1556 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 200: Elvis 101 Part 1: Albums, Books and Names You Should KnowNew to Elvis? Start here. For TCBCast's 200th (and 201st) episode, Gurdip Ladhar, Justin Gausman and Bec Wyles, three longtime Elvis fans, are presenting their hand-picked starter kits for newer Elvis fans who might just be coming into the fandom: albums, movies, biographies, even things as fundamental as important names that you will find popping up in and around the Elvis story. There's no wrong place to start with exploring Elvis's career, but we try to present so much of what we have loved and what we wish we would have known or been given...
2022-01-111h 30We Say Yeah!Ep 3. - The ”Serious Charge” EP, ”Living Doll” and the 2nd Shadows single w/Gurdip LadharGurdip Ladhar, co-host of TCBcast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast, joins us to discuss the parallels and contrasts between Cliff and Elvis, as well as Cliff's first film "Serious Charge", the soundtrack EP, the "Living Doll" single and the second Shadows single "Jet Black/Driftin'".
2021-09-1545 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 174: Aloha From Hawaii, Part 1 Join Gurdip Ladhar amid a real-time midlife crisis on this week's TCBCast! While Gurdip's struggling with the realization that Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" no longer applies to him, special guest John Cappadona and Justin catch up on his history as an Elvis fan and then take a look at the latest news before shaking Gurdip out of it enough to sit him down in front of the TV for our examination of the iconic 1973 TV Special "Aloha From Hawaii." Filmed and broadcast to several countries across the Pacific Ocean in real time on January 14, 1973...
2021-07-131h 47TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 165: All Shook Up - Billboard May 13, 1957NOTE: This episode was recorded before news broke that early rock legend Lloyd Price (Stagger Lee, Lawdy Miss Clawdy) had passed away May 9, 2021. We will be addressing this on our next episode. Also - those familiar to the show will note that there is a cold open this week. This is deliberate, you will understand once you hear our news section as we have some sad news to report. This week, Professor Ladhar dons his tweed jacket again as we take a look at Elvis topping out the Billboard charts in 1957 with a "perfect Elvis s...
2021-05-111h 31
Let It RollElvis Presley: Decline And FallToday Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman of the TCBCast join host Nate Wilcox to wrap up their discussion of Elvis Presley’s life and career based on Peter Guralnick’s “Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley” and HBO’s “The Searcher.”Nate, Gurdip and Justin discuss the long, slow dissolution of Elvis Presley in the 1970s, the role of Col. Tom Parker and the work and accomplishments of the falling king.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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2020-09-281h 51TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 131: Devil in Disguise - Billboard R&B, August 24, 1963Professor Ladhar's class returns after a long summer vacation for a look at the chart where Elvis' last Top 10 R&B hit peaked. The Beatles haven't quiet yet came to the US, Motown is beginning to take hold, and things are about the change... but for the moment, Elvis is in good company alongside all-time great female vocalists like Doris Troy and Martha & the Vandellas, as well as icons such as Brook Benton and Marvin Gaye. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip continues his R&B kick with the 1960 blues number "Like A Baby," while Justin...
2020-09-151h 13TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 121: The Guitar Man's Encore - Billboard Country, March 14, 1981Professor Ladhar takes off his tweed jacket and hands the class over to the country mouse as the guys look at the musical landscape in which Elvis landed his final US #1 single on any chart - the remix of "Guitar Man." Although Justin is right at home, will the twang be too much for Gurdip? Then, for Song of the Week, Justin highlights a transformed Roy Hamilton B-side that Elvis started working on as early as 1954, and Gurdip "Gently" recommends listeners to check out an underrated ballad off the "Something for Everybody" album. Featured Songs of the...
2020-06-161h 28
Let It RollHow Elvis Presley Rose To The TopHost Nate Wilcox welcomes fellow podcasters Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman of TCBCast to discuss Peter Guralnick’s classic “Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley.” Nate, Gurdip and Justin talk about Sam and Dewey Phillips, Vernon and Gladys, Scotty and Bill and the infamous Col. Tom Parker and the amazing rise of a share-cropper’s son to stardom.Visit our sponsor Adam & Eve for 50% off almost any item, get tons of free gifts AND receive free shipping. Just go to adamandeve.com and type “LIRPOD” at checkout.This show is part of Pantheon Pod...
2020-03-301h 15TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 086: American "Kings" - Michael & Elvis feat. Daniel TaylorThis week, Justin & Gurdip are visited by 20-year-old Elvis fan Daniel, and after a discussion about discovering & learning about Elvis as a young fan today, the guys get down to business with a lengthy dive into the similarities and differences between the careers of Elvis and Michael Jackson. Professor Ladhar gives Daniel some Elvis homework, and then for Song of the Week, Daniel selects the truly epic background behind the sweeping "An American Trilogy," and the three historic songs that comprise it, while Gurdip rescues the peppy movie tune "One Broken Heart for Sale" from its place...
2019-10-142h 03TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 068: Elvis is (Almost) Back - Billboard March 28, 1960Professor Ladhar's class is back in session as Justin cracks his textbook open to March 28, 1960 (the week before Stuck on You first appeared on the charts) to explore the cultural context Elvis was returning from the Army into. Gurdip almost gets away with skipping trivia thanks to a smooth topic transition but Justin catches him, leading to the first mid-episode Trivia section. The guys end the main topic discussing pondering which Elvis movie is the most memeable, then for Song of the Week, Justin keeps in the theme of 1960 with the B-side of Elvis' comeback single, while Gurdip finds...
2019-05-291h 52TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 049: The Week Before ElvisThis week's TCBCast starts off strong with a ton of news from Elvis' birthday, including a new tribute single "The Pledge" by fan musicians Chris Fillmore and Ron Glaser. Justin quizzes Gurdip in the new Trivia Game section and then for the main topic, Professor Ladhar cracks open the history books to March 1956, the week before "Heartbreak Hotel" first appeared on the charts, to see what the pop music landscape was. Justin's song of the week highlights Elvis' cover of a Statler Bros tune, but then all hell breaks loose when Gurdip pulls out a Johnny Cash...
2019-01-151h 34TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 001: Becoming an Elvis FanIn our inaugural episode, hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman discuss how TCBCast came about, growing up after Elvis' death as a second generation fan, Elvis's musical growth from a rock'n'roll star to all-around entertainer, how Elvis' fame is a cautionary tale for internet celebrities, and pick their first songs of the week! Songs of the Week Justin - Portrait of My Love Gurdip - Such a Night
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