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Crotty Farm ReportThe day the music died: the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, along with Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson, died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The musicians had chartered a plane after experiencing heating problems with their tour bus. The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed shortly after takeoff, and all four were killed instantly due to head trauma.* The Day the Music Died:The crash became known as "The Day the Music Died" and was later immortalized in Don McLean's song "American Pie".* The Flight:Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and...2025-07-2802 min
Not In My BackyardStephanie Needs a Wedding DateOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang try to find a date for a wedding Stephanie is going to TONIGHT.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
ht...2025-07-2446 minNot In My BackyardThe Hot New Theatre Show: "Booth!"On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to get tickets to the sold-out new play in town: Booth!
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://cr...2025-07-171h 00Not In My BackyardThe Great Horse RaceOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang decides which horse to bet on at the annual Great Horse Race.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://cr...2025-07-1051 minNot In My BackyardThe Erotica Author's StalkerOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to get to the bottom of who's been sending "threatening" letters to Shona's cousin before her upcoming visit.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
L...2025-05-2249 minNot In My BackyardA Breakdancer Stole Dick's Ancestral CoatOn today's special episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang investigate who stole Dick's coat as he was participating in the town breakdancing championships.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: B...2025-05-1554 minNot In My BackyardThere's a Fire in the Woods!On today's special episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang ventures into the mysterious (and surprisingly crowded) woods to get to the bottom of a fire Dick saw out there.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)2025-05-0841 minNot In My BackyardTyranny at the Community PoolOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to claw back some hours of adult swim time at the community pool.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...2025-05-0150 minNot In My BackyardThe Ballad of Marjorine (And The Hunt for Eggs)On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the investigates why they can't find any eggs and also cross paths with a... very complicated woman.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: B...2025-04-2441 min
Holly Randall UnfilteredI Don’t Need Saving: Gal Ritchie on Sex Work, Power & ChoiceThis week on Holly Randall Unfiltered, we sit down with the fiercely unapologetic and refreshingly candid Gal Ritchie—a rising star whose journey from professional dominatrix in the UK to award winning adult performer is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Gal opens up about her early beginnings, and the unconventional upbringing that shaped her confidence. With a progressive mother who brought her to burlesque shows and avant-garde art performances about sexuality, Gal was encouraged from a young age to explore her identity as a performer—not shamed for it. She talks about how this open environment helped her make safe...2025-04-231h 03Not In My BackyardStop(?) These SwingersOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang investigates a tenuous theory that there might be a group of rogue swingers in the community, but are of two minds about whether they should stop them or get involved.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape: 2025-04-171h 05Not In My BackyardGood Morning Driftwood Preview: Chief Curator Caroline Gesundheit (Kimi Jackson) Joins Us for History DayIf you like Not In My Backyard, you may also enjoy Good Morning Driftwood. On this episode Kimi Jackson (from Not In My Backyard) joins the Driftwood gang as chief curator Caroline Gesundheit to celebrate Driftwood History Day and teach them about Driftwood's extraordinary history.
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Welcome to The Driftwood Isles, the weirdest, wildest island nation you've never heard of (because it doesn't exist). On Driftwood's most beloved morning show, hosts Dirk Wiley (Zach Stewart), Penelope MacGuffin (Laura Hotchkiss), and Bench PerDiem (Daniel Kvoras) discuss the events of the day and...2025-04-1033 minNot In My BackyardHouseplant Subscription ScamOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to figure out who is intercepting and stealing the plants being mailed to Shona by her plant subscription service.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
2025-04-0358 min
Mid Century Living068 - The Day the Music DiedSend us a textIt's a musical episode! Join us as we honor three great artists: The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Three artists, forever bound together by one tragic accident, but each as unique as can be. We cover their beginnings and their rise to fame. Join us and you might even hear a bit of each artists' work!.Weekly Catch up ends at 9:45Foodtalk ends at 6:45.SHOW NOTES:Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper, Mercury Records - 1958La Bamba...2025-03-2841 minNot In My BackyardThe Car Cleaning CriminalOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to figure out who is psychologically torturing Shona by breaking into her car to clean it.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under C...2025-03-2748 minNot In My BackyardA Poisoning at the GalaOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to figure out who poisoned Dick via baked goods at the town gala.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...2025-03-2047 minNot In My BackyardRoving Raccoon GangOn today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the sleuths get to the bottom of a roving gang of raccoons that are terrorizing the community.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: B...2025-03-1348 minNot In My BackyardThe Hairdresser Whose Life Was StolenOn the premiere episode of Not In My Backyard, Stephanie thinks her hairdresser has been replaced by an imposter.
Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.
Music in Cafe Soundscape:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lic...2025-03-1355 min
THE RYAN FILESWhat If Buddy Holly’s Plane Never Crashed? The Untold StoryWhat If Buddy Holly’s Plane Never Crashed? The Untold Story🎸 What if the tragic 1959 plane crash that took Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper never happened? What if their careers continued, shaping the future of rock & roll in ways we can only imagine? Welcome to "The Day the Music Didn’t Die," the most unique rock & roll experience ever created!In this episode, we take you inside the show that reimagines history, featuring interviews with the talented cast bringing this musical "what if" scenario to life. Get rea...2025-03-1042 min
Jace Sitswith The Buddy Holly Center⚡️ On this special episode of Jace Sits, I sit down with the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, to explore Buddy Holly’s enduring legacy, the fine arts community in Lubbock, the Silent Wings Museum, and much more. This episode premieres on The Day The Music Died in dedication to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson.From his humble beginnings in Lubbock to his lasting impact on music history, Buddy Holly’s influence can still be felt today. Join me as we take a deep dive into his story and the...2025-02-0321 min
Music History DailyThis Moment in Music History for 02-03-2025On February 3rd in music history, a significant event took place in 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson tragically died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The event later became known as "The Day the Music Died," a phrase popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song "American Pie."Buddy Holly, a pioneering rock and roll musician, had chartered the plane to travel between tour dates during the "Winter Dance Party" tour. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the early morning hours of February 3rd, killing all three musicians and the pilot.2025-02-0301 min
This Day in Celebrity History02-03-2025 - a moment in Celebrity HistoryOn February 3, 1959, a significant event in music history occurred known as "The Day the Music Died." On this day, a small plane carrying three of the biggest stars in rock and roll at the time - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson - crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all three musicians and the pilot.Buddy Holly, 22, was a rising star known for hits like "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue." Ritchie Valens, only 17, had recently gained fame with his song "La Bamba." J.P. Richardson, 28, was known for his hit "Chantilly...2025-02-0301 min
Film History - Daily02-03-2025 - on This Moment in Film HistoryOn February 3rd in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1959. On this day, rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson tragically died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. This event would later become known as "The Day the Music Died," a phrase popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song "American Pie."The impact of this event on the music industry was profound, but it also left its mark on cinema. In 1978, the biographical film "The Buddy Holly Story" was released, starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly...2025-02-0302 minMusic History DailyThis Moment in Music History for 02-02-2025On February 2nd in music history, one significant event took place in 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson tragically died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. This event would later be referred to as "The Day the Music Died," a phrase popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song "American Pie."Buddy Holly, aged 22, was a rising star in the rock and roll scene, known for hits like "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue." Ritchie Valens, only 17 years old, had recently gained fame with his songs "La Bamba" and "Donna." The Big...2025-02-0202 min
HISTORIA SAGRADA del ROCK’n ROLLHistoria Sagrada del Rock'n Roll – Rockabilly - cap 25 – ene-abr 59En este capítulo, Roy Orbison edita su sexto single. Wanda Jackson, la Reina del Rockabilly, publica su decimoséptimo single. El supuesto tejano Darrell Rhodes, cantante y guitarrista, edita su segundo single. Arvee Allens, un seudónimo de Ritchie Valens, publica un único single instrumental con este nombre pocos días antes de su deceso. Según Don McLean, el 3 de febrero de 1959 fue el día que la música murió. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper y otros estaban de gira por el centro de Estardos Unidos. Y pasaban un frío horrible en el autobús. Hubo gen...2025-02-0100 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)"His Widowed Bride" - Exploring Widowhood and Resiliency with Lori Tucker-SullivanRecovery from the death of a spouse is a lifelong healing process. Each year brings a measure of healing as we move toward being able to reclaim life’s joy. Lori Tucker-Sullivan has been widowed for 14 years and shares her journey as she authored her book, I Can’t Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. https://bit.ly/40hKe9c In this Episode:01:31 - Recipe: Maltese Soppa Tal-armla - Widow's Soup04:25 - The Day the Music Died; "I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed brid...2025-01-0455 min
What a Creep"The Day the Music Died" The Death of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Richie ValensWhat a Creep“The Day the Music Died” Season 27, Episode 10"The Day the Music Died" is a phrase coined by singer-songwriter Don McLean in 1971 in his 8-and-a-half-minute song “American Pie.” The tragic deaths of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959, shocked the world and have been the subject of study for decades. In this episode, I will discuss the lives of the men who lost their lives that night and the harsh realities of life on tour during the early days of rock and roll.2024-12-2149 min
Lyrical Legacy: The Hidden Stories of Iconic SongsAmerican Pie: The Day the Music Died and Don McLean's ElegyDive deep into Don McLean's cryptic masterpiece 'American Pie' and its intricate connection to the 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The episode explores how McLean transformed this tragedy into an allegorical journey through 1960s America, decoding the numerous cultural references hidden within its verses. We examine how the song became a historical document of its time, capturing the loss of innocence in American culture from the late 1950s through the tumultuous 1960s, while also revealing McLean's personal connection to Holly's death and its impact on his artistic development.
2024-10-1011 min
Life's Third ActThe Day The Music Died: The Life and Tragedy of Buddy Holly – Part 1 – Ep 142In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell takes a deep dive into the life of a musician take far too soon, Buddy Holly. Despite his career lasting only about 18 months, Holly left a legacy on rock and roll music and inspired artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and many others. Holly’s death was dubbed “The Day The Music Died” referring to February 3, 1959, the tragic plane crash that resulted in the deaths of three prominent American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.
Tune i...2024-10-0928 min
the RUNNER AND GUNNER video game podcast SHOWRnG Halloween special 2024! - The Day the Music died - The Black Cartridge*Explicit scary content ahead**
Halloween 2024 is here and Runner and Gunner have special spooky editions of the show all October 2024 long.
Episode 1 of 4 subjects include:
Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valence plane crash.
A word from president Runner.
A list of celebrities who died in plane crashes.
The Black Cartridge.
Welcome to the scary Halloween edition of the Runner and Gunner videogame podcast show. We celebrate fear this season with 4 super spooky episodes of your favorite podcast show that America and the World love so much...2024-10-0837 min
Life in MixtapesTrue Crime: The Day The Music DiedBuddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper
I can’t remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride.
Something touched me deep inside
The day the music died.
(Don McLean, American Pie)
In der Nacht vom 3. Februar 1959 kamen die Musiker Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens und The Big Bopper bei einem Flugzeugabsturz ums Leben. Dieser Tag wird seither als "the day the music died" bezeichnet. Heute erzählen wir, wie es dazu kam.
Die Songs:
Don McLean - American Pie
Die Ärzte - Buddy Hollys Brille
Buddy Holly - That´ll Be The Day That I Die
Buddy Holly...2024-07-0950 min
DEC4 PodcastGary Wells: The Winter Dance Party (Supplement)In this supplement to our episode on the Winter Dance Party tour, headlined by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson (the Big Bopper), our leading contributor, Gary Wells (soulrideblog.com), joins us to discuss in more detail some of the friendships and professional relationships forged during the tour. We examine the culpability of the promoters taking into account the context of the time, and learn that the Ritchie Valens biopic, La Bamba, might have been a very different movie if not for a notable intervention. We also look at how the tragedy shaped the future of JP Richardson’s...2024-06-2840 min
Listen To Your Ears To A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook.[German] - Von Bill Haley bis Ritchie Valens: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Musikstars by Ralf Erkel, 5 Minuten Biografien, 5 MinutenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785541to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Von Bill Haley bis Ritchie Valens: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Musikstars
Author: Ralf Erkel, 5 Minuten Biografien, 5 Minuten
Narrator: Jürgen Fritsche
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 58 minutes
Release date: June 8, 2024
Genres: Ancient Civilizations
Publisher's Summary:
Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens.2024-06-0858 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in History, Ancient Civilizations[German] - Von Bill Haley bis Ritchie Valens: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Musikstars by Ralf Erkel, 5 Minuten Biografien, 5 MinutenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785541to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Von Bill Haley bis Ritchie Valens: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Musikstars
Author: Ralf Erkel, 5 Minuten Biografien, 5 Minuten
Narrator: Jürgen Fritsche
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 58 minutes
Release date: June 8, 2024
Genres: Ancient Civilizations
Publisher's Summary:
Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens.2024-06-0858 min
ROOTS Music History PodcastThe True Story of the Buddy Holly Plane Crash
The plane crash that changed the course, not just of Music History but arguably of the United States of America. The Day the Music Died is about so much more than just Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson (aka the "Big Bopper"). In a lot of ways, it's about the loss of innocence in America as the nation would soon be faced with a Presidential Assassination, a Vietnam War, and more. Don McLean's song American Pie was written about this tragic day that a beachcraft bonanza charter plane killed these three young musicians. But what is the full...2024-06-0337 min
WUN4ALLEp 44. WUN Advocacy with Heidi Knapton, Lucy Ritchie, Holly BeestonJoin three of our inspiring WUN advocates, Lucy Ritchie - Business Development Lead for Correla, Heidi Knapton - Director of Customer Delivery at South Staffs Water and Holly Beeston - Executive Practice Lead at Douglas Jackson, as they talk all things WUN Advocacy! A light hearted chat about the things that have been useful for them in their careers since joining WUN; what inspired them to join, and a reflection on what they’ve gained from the WUN network. They discuss also the benefits they have found as members and advocates of WUN, as well as the wider i...2024-03-0817 min