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The Zero100 PodcastWhat CEOs Need from Operations Leaders Now with Jim RowanJoin Jim Rowan, former CEO and President of Volvo Cars, and Kevin O’Marah, Chief Research Officer at Zero100, as they discuss how supply chain leaders can navigate today's business environment. Jim shares his framework of six interconnected technologies for future relevance, explains how AI is reshaping organizations into dynamic neural networks, and offers practical advice for leaders seeking to become strategic partners to their CEOs. CSCO/COO evolution: From support to strategic partners (01:00)The six game-changing technologies that will drive future relevance (03:27)Agentic AI’s potential impact on strategy and the org chart (08:20)How software-first thinking transforms suppl...
2025-09-1635 min
2025-07-2504 min
Dave and Dharm DeMystifyEP 134: DEMYSTIFING AGENTIC AI WITH JIM ROWAN, US HEAD OF AI DELOITTEIn this episode of the Dave and Dharm Show, Jim Rowan, Head of AI at Deloitte US, provides a deep dive demystification into the evolving impact of AI across the enterprise landscape.
Jim shares insights from his role leading AI innovation and internal transformation at Deloitte, highlighting how organisations can leverage AI not only for operational efficiency but also for long-term strategic reinvention.
The conversation explores the emergence of agentic AI, where we are on the adoption curve, and the foundational steps enterprises must take to realise its potential.
Jim also tackles the critical themes of trust and regulation, and...
2025-07-0836 min
The Human First™️ PodcastFuture-Proofing Your Business: Insights from Jim Rowan, Former CEO of Volvo & DysonWelcome back to the Human First™️ Podcast!How are companies adapting in a fast-changing world and what does it mean for your business?In this episode of the Murphy Wealth Podcast, we're joined by Jim Rowan, former CEO of Dyson and Volvo, to explore the shifts reshaping global industries. From innovation to leadership, Jim shares powerful insights on how businesses can stay agile, relevant, and resilient in the face of rapid change.Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more!Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adri...
2025-06-1951 min
What the Riff Next Gen1966 - January: The Yardbirds ”Having a Rave Up”When you explore the music of The Yardbirds you are really observing the evolution of what would become hard rock. This group started in 1963 and over its time would engage the talents of three of the greatest guitarists of the rock world: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Additional musicians in the group through 1968 were Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Jim McCarty on drums, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar, and Paul Samwell-Smith on bass. The group was founded in the blues, but over time would explore psychedelic rock, pop rock, and hard rock, with instrumental jams being a si...
2025-05-2633 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1966 - January: The Yardbirds ”Having a Rave Up”When you explore the music of The Yardbirds you are really observing the evolution of what would become hard rock. This group started in 1963 and over its time would engage the talents of three of the greatest guitarists of the rock world: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Additional musicians in the group through 1968 were Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Jim McCarty on drums, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar, and Paul Samwell-Smith on bass. The group was founded in the blues, but over time would explore psychedelic rock, pop rock, and hard rock, with instrumental jams being a si...
2025-05-2633 min
The Edge of WorkThe State of GenAI with Jim Rowan (Principal & Head of AI, Deloitte Consulting LLP)Jim Rowan is a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Practice, where he leads the firm’s AI strategy across client services, alliances, innovation, and internal transformation. During this conversation, Jim shares his thoughts on the current and future state of Artificial Intelligence in the enterprise. He shares insights from Deloitte’s State of Generative AI report, including where organizations are seeing real ROI, why AI agents are generating so much interest, and what leaders should consider as they adopt these emerging technologies. Finally, Jim also reflects on the role of talen...
2025-04-2946 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1971 - April: Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers”Sticky Fingers is considered by many to be the greatest studio album the Rolling Stones ever created. This ninth studio album represented a return to a more basic sound for the Stones after several albums with less conventional instrumentation. It was also known for its cover artwork from Andy Warhol which featured a man in jeans with a working zipper. The album won a Grammy for “Best Album Cover” for this innovative design.
This was the first album that was released on their own label, Rolling Stones Records. It was also the first album the group produced without...
2025-02-1842 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1971 - April: Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers”Sticky Fingers is considered by many to be the greatest studio album the Rolling Stones ever created. This ninth studio album represented a return to a more basic sound for the Stones after several albums with less conventional instrumentation. It was also known for its cover artwork from Andy Warhol which featured a man in jeans with a working zipper. The album won a Grammy for “Best Album Cover” for this innovative design.
This was the first album that was released on their own label, Rolling Stones Records. It was also the first album the group produced without...
2025-02-1842 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1974 - June: Lynyrd Skynyrd ”Second Helping”Lynyrd Skynyrd was a success with their debut album, and continued to build a fan base when they opened for The Who on their Quadrophenia tour. Many of the songs on their debut album were staples of their concerts in Jacksonville, Florida, where they had built their style over the years since the 60's. Therefore it was not a sure thing that they would be able to sustain their success over time. Those concerns were put to rest when they released their second album.
Second Helping, a southern colloquialism for getting more of the same thing at the...
2025-01-2733 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1974 - June: Lynyrd Skynyrd ”Second Helping”Lynyrd Skynyrd was a success with their debut album, and continued to build a fan base when they opened for The Who on their Quadrophenia tour. Many of the songs on their debut album were staples of their concerts in Jacksonville, Florida, where they had built their style over the years since the 60's. Therefore it was not a sure thing that they would be able to sustain their success over time. Those concerns were put to rest when they released their second album.
Second Helping, a southern colloquialism for getting more of the same thing at the...
2025-01-2733 min
Muscle UpBonus aflevering - Wij spraken 10 sportende ondernemers en dit is wat we hebben geleerd🎙️ Muscle Up Podcast Bonusaflevering: Terugblikken, Leren en Bouwen aan 2025 💡✨
In deze bonusaflevering van Muscle Up nemen wij je mee achter de schermen van de podcast. We blikken terug op de meest inspirerende momenten, delen persoonlijke inzichten, en bespreken onze doelen voor 2025. Deze aflevering is een combinatie van reflectie, motivatie en praktische stappen om samen te blijven groeien. 🌱💪
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Waarom gestart? Onze drijfveren en reis tot nu toe. 🚀
Persoonlijke updates: Waar staan Mees en Jim nu? 🤝
Terugblik: Inspirerende lessen van gasten zoals Rowan (“Discipline leidt tot groei”), Luigi (“Kwetsbaarheid brengt verbinding”), en Martien (“Geloof geeft richting”...
2025-01-131h 23
Muscle UpAflevering 9 - Van kwetsbaar naar kracht met Rowan Kilian🎙️ Muscle Up Podcast: Van kwetsbaar naar kracht met Rowan Kilian 💪✨
In deze inspirerende aflevering duiken we in het verhaal van Rowan Kilian, een opkomende influencer in de fitness- en bodybuildingwereld. Rowan vertelt over zijn motivatie om te beginnen met fitness, de uitdagingen die hij tegenkwam tijdens bodybuildingwedstrijden, en de waardevolle lessen die hij onderweg heeft geleerd. 🏋️♂️🌟
Als gesponsorde atleet van Kosso Nutrition deelt Rowan het belang van samenwerkingen met merken die zijn waarden van gezondheid en prestaties ondersteunen. 🥇 Daarnaast geeft hij inzicht in hoe hij balans houdt tussen fysieke en mentale gezondheid. 🧠💡
In deze aflevering bespreken we:...
2024-12-301h 18
School Business InsiderA Year in Review: Jim Rowan on Leading ASBO International in 2024In this episode of School Business Insider, we reconnect with Jim Rowan, Executive Director of ASBO International, to reflect on his first year in the role. Jim was our very first guest, sharing his vision for ASBO International in 2024, and now he’s back to recap the highlights, successes, and lessons learned over the past year.Jim discusses the progress made on key initiatives like the Vision 35 Task Force, strengthening affiliate relationships, and enhancing membership engagement. He also shares how ASBO is preparing for 2025, focusing on governance, operational efficiencies, and supporting the next generation of school business of...
2024-12-2441 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1987 - December: Def Leppard “Hysteria”Hysteria is the album that should not exist. Def Leppard's fourth studio album was plagued with delays and tragedy. Despite this fact, the album would become one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time.
The band wrapped up their Pyromania tour in early 1984, and started writing their next album shortly thereafter. Producter John "Mutt" Lange began working with them to arrange the songs, but was suffering from burnout and couldn't commit to producing the album. Jim Steinman (of Meatloaf's "Bat Out of Hell" fame). The fit was not good, and the band parted ways with Steinm...
2024-08-0543 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1987 - December: Def Leppard “Hysteria”Hysteria is the album that should not exist. Def Leppard's fourth studio album was plagued with delays and tragedy. Despite this fact, the album would become one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time.
The band wrapped up their Pyromania tour in early 1984, and started writing their next album shortly thereafter. Producter John "Mutt" Lange began working with them to arrange the songs, but was suffering from burnout and couldn't commit to producing the album. Jim Steinman (of Meatloaf's "Bat Out of Hell" fame). The fit was not good, and the band parted ways with Steinm...
2024-08-0543 min
RedefinersDriving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan When it comes to technology and transformation, the automotive industry is at the forefront of change. Government regulations, changing consumer demands, new technology and climate change have forced auto manufacturers to evolve their approach. In today’s episode of Redefiners, Clarke and Hoda talk with Jim Rowan, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, about his career “shift” from consumer electronics to the automotive industry. Jim talks about Volvo’s ambitious goal of going fully electric by 2030, the intersection of design, collaboration and innovation, leading through disruption, and the power of curiosity and hard work to accelerate...
2024-07-3136 min
Leadership NextVolvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan Shares Valuable Lessons Learned From Apple and GoogleVolvo Cars has an ambitious goal of going all electric by 2030. But, according to CEO Jim Rowan, the EV push won't be linear. Major population centers are way ahead of rural communities, both in the U.S. and globally when it comes to things like charging infrastructure, critical for the move away from gas-powered cars.Rowan became CEO of Volvo Cars in 2022 after a long career in tech, including stints as the CEO of Dyson and COO of Blackberry. He says Volvo's market position as a premium brand gives it a distinct advantage in...
2024-05-2135 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1988 - October: The Traveling Wilburys ”The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1”A supergroup is a band made up of musicians who have already achieved fame either as soloists or members of another band. One of the most iconic of supergroups would be formed in 1988 and go by the name of The Traveling Wilburys. In 1987 George Harrison released his album "Cloud Nine" with Jeff Lynne performing a number of instruments and co-producing. They started talking about forming a group during those sessions, with Harrison talking about bringing in Bob Dylan and Lynne talking about bringing in Roy Orbison. Tom Petty joined in when Harrison went to his house to pick up a gu...
2024-05-1338 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1988 - October: The Traveling Wilburys ”The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1”A supergroup is a band made up of musicians who have already achieved fame either as soloists or members of another band. One of the most iconic of supergroups would be formed in 1988 and go by the name of The Traveling Wilburys. In 1987 George Harrison released his album "Cloud Nine" with Jeff Lynne performing a number of instruments and co-producing. They started talking about forming a group during those sessions, with Harrison talking about bringing in Bob Dylan and Lynne talking about bringing in Roy Orbison. Tom Petty joined in when Harrison went to his house to pick up a gu...
2024-05-1338 min
The AI Policy PodcastThe Future of AI and Autonomy in the Automotive Industry with Volvo CEO Jim RowanIn this episode, we are joined by Volvo CEO Jim Rowan to discuss how AI and autonomy are transforming Volvo's business (3:28), the fragmented regulatory environment around autonomous driving (17:00), navigating the increasingly tense U.S.-China relationship (23:10), its implications for the EV industry (33:14), and upcoming policy changes to look out for (52:00).
2024-03-1554 min
Start: This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.The Silver River by Jim MoginiePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/732198to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Silver River
Author: Jim Moginie
Narrator: Jim Moginie
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 7 minutes
Release date: March 6, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
A moving and inspiring memoir of families lost and rediscovered, by a founding member of legendary band Midnight Oil. For fifty years, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player Jim Moginie was a driving force behind one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, Midnight Oil. As they made their way through the nascent domestic punk scene and the uncharted musical territory of the Western Desert to the concert halls...
2024-03-069h 07What the Riff Next Gen1970 - July: Crabby Appleton “Crabby Appleton”We may have an obscure album for your listening pleasure today. Crabby Appleton was a short-lived band that was formed by the combination of musicians from an acid blues band called Stonehenge and singer-songwriter frontman Michael Fennelly. The band is out of the Laurel Canyon counterculture, which produced many groups like The Mamas & the Papas, Jim Morrison, Carole King, and Jackson Browne. The group gets its name from a character on the late 50's cartoon series Tom Terrific, which was a part of the children's television show "Captain Kangaroo." Their debut album was eponymously named Crabby Appleton.
In a...
2024-01-0834 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1970 - July: Crabby Appleton “Crabby Appleton”We may have an obscure album for your listening pleasure today. Crabby Appleton was a short-lived band that was formed by the combination of musicians from an acid blues band called Stonehenge and singer-songwriter frontman Michael Fennelly. The band is out of the Laurel Canyon counterculture, which produced many groups like The Mamas & the Papas, Jim Morrison, Carole King, and Jackson Browne. The group gets its name from a character on the late 50's cartoon series Tom Terrific, which was a part of the children's television show "Captain Kangaroo." Their debut album was eponymously named Crabby Appleton.
In a...
2024-01-0834 min
Diary of a High Net Worth Investor"How to Invest In Gold Miners Without Losing Your Shirt" with Simon PoppleMy guest today is a former Vice President of ABN Amro who has carved out a niche as one of the UK’s leading experts on investing in gold. Money Week magazine asked him to produce their Metals & Miners newsletter while he then worked with the legendary US investor Jim Rickards to set up the Gold Speculator service. He’s a regular speaker at industry events and is often interviewed in the press and on TV whenever gold becomes flavour of the month as it very much seems to be at the moment. He also helps commodity companies such as g...
2023-12-0757 min
Evolving HubSpotHubSpot's SEO potential: looking beyond perceptions with Jim BeckhamWelcome to the "Evolving HubSpot Podcast," hosted by Matthew Creswick. In this episode, we explore the relationship between HubSpot and SEO with our guest, Jim Beckham, SEO Director at Huble Digital.Find out what Jim thinks about the initial negative perceptions surrounding HubSpot’s SEO capabilities, particularly in comparison to platforms like WordPress, and how these concerns stem from SEO considerations such as code efficiency and page loading speed. In this episode, you'll learn:The SEO perspective on HubSpot, addressing negative perceptions and emphasising its user-friendly approach.The wider benefits of...
2023-11-1535 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelVolvo CEO Jim Rowan thinks dropping CarPlay is a mistakeToday, I’m talking to Jim Rowan, the CEO of Volvo Cars. Now, Jim’s only been at Volvo for a short time. He took over in 2022 after a decades-long career in the consumer electronics industry. Before Volvo, his two longest stints were at BlackBerry, whose QNX software is used in tons of cars, and then at Dyson, which once tried and failed to make an electric car. Jim and I talked a lot about how that unique experience has influenced how he thinks about the transformational changes happening in the world of cars.For...
2023-11-141h 07What the Riff Next Gen1988 - May: Cinderella ”Long Cold Winter”One of the big acts on the 80's glam metal scene was Cinderella. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham formed the band in suburban Philadelphia. Gene Simmons of Kiss tried to get the band a deal with PolyGram, but was unsuccessful at getting the label to take interest. Jon Bon Jovi was more successful with getting them a contract with Mercury/Polygram Records. Keifer and Brittingham added guitarist Jeff LaBar and drummer Jim Drnec to the band. Their debut album entitled Night Songs was released in 1986, and it achieved triple platinum status. Shortly after the recording of tha...
2023-11-0638 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1988 - May: Cinderella ”Long Cold Winter”One of the big acts on the 80's glam metal scene was Cinderella. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham formed the band in suburban Philadelphia. Gene Simmons of Kiss tried to get the band a deal with PolyGram, but was unsuccessful at getting the label to take interest. Jon Bon Jovi was more successful with getting them a contract with Mercury/Polygram Records. Keifer and Brittingham added guitarist Jeff LaBar and drummer Jim Drnec to the band. Their debut album entitled Night Songs was released in 1986, and it achieved triple platinum status. Shortly after the recording of tha...
2023-11-0638 min
AI Chat: ChatGPT, AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine LearningAI in Business Analytics with Jim Rowan from DeloitteIn this episode, I talk with Jim Rowan, a Principal at Deloitte and a leader in the firm's Strategy and Analytics practice. Jim discusses how AI is transforming the world of business analytics, enabling better decision-making across various industries, including life sciences, healthcare, and telecommunications. We delve into the power of data-driven analytical and AI solutions, and Jim's expertise in helping organizations embrace digital transformations in their finance functions.
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2023-11-0425 min
AI Chat: ChatGPT, AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine LearningAI in Business Analytics with Jim Rowan from DeloitteIn this episode, I talk with Jim Rowan, a Principal at Deloitte and a leader in the firm's Strategy and Analytics practice. Jim discusses how AI is transforming the world of business analytics, enabling better decision-making across various industries, including life sciences, healthcare, and telecommunications. We delve into the power of data-driven analytical and AI solutions, and Jim's expertise in helping organizations embrace digital transformations in their finance functions.
Investor in AI Box: https://republic.com/ai-box
Generative AI Dossier
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/739308654562189
Follow me on X: https://twitte...
2023-11-0425 min
Brands And Barbed WireEye Tracking Software for Beef Cattle with Dr. Charlie Martinez and Dr. Troy Rowan with the University of Tennessee.Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today we have a fun episode for you, I’m joined by two enthusiastic young researchers from the University of Tennessee and we discuss some interesting research they are doing with eye tracking software and it’s practical application in the beef cattle industry. I think you’re really going to enjoy Dr. Charlie Martinez and Dr. Troy Rowan as we discuss Eye Tracking Software. Contact Charlie at Twitter:@FarmMgt and @UTcenterfarmmgt Facebook: @UT Center of Farm Management Email: cmart113@utk.edu. Center of Farm Management: https://farmmanagement.tennessee.edu: Conta...
2023-09-021h 22What the Riff Next Gen1989 - October: Aerosmith “Pump”Aerosmith is a band in two acts. They were a highly successful group in the 70's, but arguments and drugs left the band a shade of its former self by 1980. A second chance was presented when the crossover collaboration between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. on "Walk this Way" became a number 4 US hit in 1986. The bad went into drug rehab at the insistence of manager Tim Collins, and had a major hit with their ninth studio album "Permanent Vacation."
Aerosmith demonstrated that their second act was not just a fluke with their tenth studio album, Pump, whi...
2023-06-1245 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1989 - October: Aerosmith “Pump”Aerosmith is a band in two acts. They were a highly successful group in the 70's, but arguments and drugs left the band a shade of its former self by 1980. A second chance was presented when the crossover collaboration between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. on "Walk this Way" became a number 4 US hit in 1986. The bad went into drug rehab at the insistence of manager Tim Collins, and had a major hit with their ninth studio album "Permanent Vacation."
Aerosmith demonstrated that their second act was not just a fluke with their tenth studio album, Pump, whi...
2023-06-1245 min
The Zero100 PodcastIn Conversation: Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan on the technology that’s enabling an EV futureToday’s episode is part of our In Conversation series and features Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. Volvo has long been a pioneer in the automotive industry, setting standards for safety and technological advancement. Jim chats with Zero100’s Head of Communications, Catherine Parry about his career learnings so far, Volvo’s commitment to EVs, and the importance of technology and leadership in the pursuit of sustainability.SHOW NOTES: Jim Rowan | Volvo Cars Zero100 Forum AI and Machine Learning through Digital Twins DfX Is the Key to Circular Supply Chains in Automotive and Aerospace ERP vs MRP: Key Di...
2023-05-0313 min
TOTAL MASSACREAliensTOTAL MASSACRE's science fiction month concludes with the biggest space marine story of them all, James Cameron's ALIENS. Rowan is joined by Carli Velocci and Ellie Warren to talk about James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, production design, James Cameron's obsession with Titanic, trauma, cats, and Jim Cameron's career! Game over, man!
2023-04-281h 58What the Riff Next Gen1991 - March: Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ ”Fly Me Courageous”Drivin' N' Cryin' hit the peak of their commercial success with this fourth studio album, Fly Me Courageous. It was released in January at the same time as the start of the Persian Gulf War, and they benefitted from patriotic associations the title song received. The album peaked at 90 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
The band at the time included Buren Fowler on guitar, Kevin Kinney on guitar and vocals, Tim Nielson on bass and backing vocals, and Jeff Sullivan on percussion. The album was produced and engineered by Geoff Workman, an English producer who also worked wit...
2023-02-1337 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1991 - March: Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ ”Fly Me Courageous”Drivin' N' Cryin' hit the peak of their commercial success with this fourth studio album, Fly Me Courageous. It was released in January at the same time as the start of the Persian Gulf War, and they benefitted from patriotic associations the title song received. The album peaked at 90 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
The band at the time included Buren Fowler on guitar, Kevin Kinney on guitar and vocals, Tim Nielson on bass and backing vocals, and Jeff Sullivan on percussion. The album was produced and engineered by Geoff Workman, an English producer who also worked wit...
2023-02-1337 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1974 - March: Gordon Lightfoot “Sundown”Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot would see his commercial success zenith with this tenth studio album, Sundown. Lightfoot got his start in music at an early age, singing in the choir at St. Paul's United Church in Orillia, Ontario as a child. As a young man he lived in California for a short period, studying jazz composition and writing jingles to support himself, but he soon chose to return to his native Canada and never left. Gordon Lightfoot would inspire many artists - Bob Dylan considered him a type of mentor - and numerous artists would cover his songs, including ar...
2022-12-2638 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1974 - March: Gordon Lightfoot “Sundown”Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot would see his commercial success zenith with this tenth studio album, Sundown. Lightfoot got his start in music at an early age, singing in the choir at St. Paul's United Church in Orillia, Ontario as a child. As a young man he lived in California for a short period, studying jazz composition and writing jingles to support himself, but he soon chose to return to his native Canada and never left. Gordon Lightfoot would inspire many artists - Bob Dylan considered him a type of mentor - and numerous artists would cover his songs, including ar...
2022-12-2638 min
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayThe State of the Global Automobile Market – with Jim Rowan, CEO of VolvoJim Rowan, the CEO of Volvo, joins Scott to discuss the state of play in the global automobile market including the rise of electric vehicles, disruptions to the traditional automakers, and the winners and losers in the space. Scott opens with his thoughts on Facebook threatening to remove news from its US platform as well as a poor branding decision by Warner Bros Discovery. Algebra of Happiness: reach out to someone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-1542 minWhat the Riff Next GenRECAST 1973 - SEPT - Elton John “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”RECAST: ( Episode #45)
Elton John — “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
September, 1973
Elton John's seventh studio release is considered his best by many. The double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road contains many well known hits including the title track, the Marilyn Monroe-inspired “Candle in the Wind,” and the 11-minute epic “Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.” Elton John initially intended to record this album in Jamaica, but political instability and the upcoming Frazier/Foreman boxing match caused the production to be moved to Chateau d'Herouville in France.
Friend of the Show John Lynch returns to help us showcase...
2022-09-2637 minWhat the Riff Next GenRECAST 1973 - SEPT - Elton John “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”RECAST: ( Episode #45)
Elton John — “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
September, 1973
Elton John's seventh studio release is considered his best by many. The double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road contains many well known hits including the title track, the Marilyn Monroe-inspired “Candle in the Wind,” and the 11-minute epic “Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.” Elton John initially intended to record this album in Jamaica, but political instability and the upcoming Frazier/Foreman boxing match caused the production to be moved to Chateau d'Herouville in France.
Friend of the Show John Lynch returns to help us showcase...
2022-09-2637 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1982 - May: 38 Special “Special Forces”We've covered a number of underrated bands and albums, but perhaps the most underrated band of the 80's is 38 Special. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1974 by Donnie Van Zandt and Don Barnes, 38 Special had a string of hits in the late 70's through the 80's including "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin' Into the Night," and "If I'd Been the One." Special Forces is their fifth and most successful studio album, hitting number 10 on the Billboard 200.
In addition to Van Zandt and Barnes, 38 Special's lineup for this album included Jeff Carlisi on guitar, Larry Junstrom on bass, Steve Brookins on...
2022-09-1940 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1982 - May: 38 Special “Special Forces”We've covered a number of underrated bands and albums, but perhaps the most underrated band of the 80's is 38 Special. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1974 by Donnie Van Zandt and Don Barnes, 38 Special had a string of hits in the late 70's through the 80's including "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin' Into the Night," and "If I'd Been the One." Special Forces is their fifth and most successful studio album, hitting number 10 on the Billboard 200.
In addition to Van Zandt and Barnes, 38 Special's lineup for this album included Jeff Carlisi on guitar, Larry Junstrom on bass, Steve Brookins on...
2022-09-1940 min
Pressing Issues!Predator: Concrete Jungle and Archie vs. PredatorThis week, the gang continues the mini-mini-series The Horror Trilogy, inside the greater mini-series, Comics Go Hollywood (Is it a mouthful? We're too close to the subject to say!) with the iconic action/horror franchise Predator. We discuss our thesis on what makes a good Predator text, and how this idea is reflected in a classic Dark Horse series and a crossover with... Archie Andrews from Riverdale? Many hijinx ensue in this episode, and we explore in-depth what makes each comic unique.The comics we will be looking at today include:Predator: Concrete Jungle #1-4 (1989...
2022-08-2856 min
Sales Mindset and BusinessEpisode Six - Believe in the impossibleIf you don't believe in the impossible then you'll never achieve it.
So whatever your dreams and goals are, believe in them and yourself and you'll be surprised at what you can achieve.
"The impossible is often the untried." – Jim Goodwin
So don't be afraid to try new things and go When you start believing in the impossible, anything becomes possible. So whatever dream Don't be afraid
2022-08-2003 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1970 - November: Derek and the Dominos “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs”Today Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is considered Eric Clapton's best work. However, at the time that this double album debut by Derek and the Dominos came out it was considered both a commercial and critical failure. Clapton met fellow Derek and the Dominos band members Bobby Whitlock (keyboards), Carl Radle (bass) and Jim Gordon (drums) when working with Delaney & Bonnie. Whitlock and Clapton got together at Clapton's house and composed most of what would become the original songs on the Layla album.
The name Derek and the Dominos was chosen by Eric Clapton because he was...
2022-07-0440 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1970 - November: Derek and the Dominos “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs”Today Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is considered Eric Clapton's best work. However, at the time that this double album debut by Derek and the Dominos came out it was considered both a commercial and critical failure. Clapton met fellow Derek and the Dominos band members Bobby Whitlock (keyboards), Carl Radle (bass) and Jim Gordon (drums) when working with Delaney & Bonnie. Whitlock and Clapton got together at Clapton's house and composed most of what would become the original songs on the Layla album.
The name Derek and the Dominos was chosen by Eric Clapton because he was...
2022-07-0440 minPressing Issues!TIME MACHINE: Spider-Man: Power and Responsibility and First DayWe will be taking a brief break to prepare our next mini-series! In the meantime, we've uploaded our pilot episode on Spider-Man for public availability! Check out as two green-as-heck podcast hosts stumble across two great series about your friendly neighborhood superhero. The series includes:Ultimate Spider-Man #1-7 (2000) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, illustrated by Mark Bagley, inked by Art Thibert, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, coloured by Steve BuccellatoSpidey! #1-6 (2015-2016) - Written by Robbie Thompson, illustrated by Nick Bradshaw and André Lima Araújo, coloured by Jim Campbell and Rachelle Ro...
2022-07-0353 min
Business GöteborgJim Rowan, vd Volvo CarsJim Rowan är nytillträdd vd på Volvo Cars. I detta exklusiva och liveinspelade specialavsnitt av Business Göteborg får du höra om hans bakgrund, varför han lockades av jobbet på Volvo och hur han ser på bolagets framtid. Volvos tydliga mål om 100% elbilar 2030 och att ingen ska omkomma i en Volvobil. Om teknikens betydelse för bilindustrin, hur de ska rekrytera den kompetens som behövs och den stora transformationen av branschen. På slutet bjuder programledaren Emanuel Karlsten på en analys av samtalet tillsammans med Business Region Göteborgs etableringschef, Henrik Einarsson.
2022-06-0838 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1973 - April: James Gang ”Greatest Hits”The James Gang originated in Cleveland, Ohio, and is best known as a power trio consisting of Jim Fox on drums, Dale Peters on bass (Tom Kriss on bass for their first album) and Joe Walsh on guitars and lead vocals. This Greatest Hits album captures work done on the first three James Gang albums where Joe Walsh is the principal songwriter and is front and center of the band.
Walsh joined the group just prior to their signing with a record label. They produced "Yer' Album" in 1969. This would be followed by "James Gang Rides Again" and...
2022-06-0638 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1973 - April: James Gang ”Greatest Hits”The James Gang originated in Cleveland, Ohio, and is best known as a power trio consisting of Jim Fox on drums, Dale Peters on bass (Tom Kriss on bass for their first album) and Joe Walsh on guitars and lead vocals. This Greatest Hits album captures work done on the first three James Gang albums where Joe Walsh is the principal songwriter and is front and center of the band.
Walsh joined the group just prior to their signing with a record label. They produced "Yer' Album" in 1969. This would be followed by "James Gang Rides Again" and...
2022-06-0638 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1992 - January: Nirvana “Nevermind”The album that would bring grunge into the mainstream is Nevermind by Nirvana. While it was Nirvana's second album, it would be their first on a major label. It would also see the introduction of Dave Grohl to the band as drummer joining Krist Novoselic on bass, and the iconic and troubled Kurt Cobain who was front man, guitarist, and songwriter for the band.
“Troubled” could be a good description of the album as well. While more polished than their debut album, the songs exhibit a raw emotion, often dark, disturbed, or alienated, but also containing some humor a...
2022-05-2339 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1992 - January: Nirvana “Nevermind”The album that would bring grunge into the mainstream is Nevermind by Nirvana. While it was Nirvana's second album, it would be their first on a major label. It would also see the introduction of Dave Grohl to the band as drummer joining Krist Novoselic on bass, and the iconic and troubled Kurt Cobain who was front man, guitarist, and songwriter for the band.
“Troubled” could be a good description of the album as well. While more polished than their debut album, the songs exhibit a raw emotion, often dark, disturbed, or alienated, but also containing some humor a...
2022-05-2339 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1979 — July: The Kinks “Low Budget”Their eighteenth studio album found The Kinks moving in a different direction than many previous albums. Low Budget would address many contemporary issues in song, rather than the subtle pieces and nostalgia found on earlier albums. The Kinks also recorded much of the album in New York rather than London. The result charted well in the United States, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200. It did not do well in their native Britain.
The band members of The Kinks for this album were Ray Davies on guitar, keyboards, and vocals, Dave Davies on guitar and background vocals, Jim Rodf...
2022-05-0938 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1979 — July: The Kinks “Low Budget”Their eighteenth studio album found The Kinks moving in a different direction than many previous albums. Low Budget would address many contemporary issues in song, rather than the subtle pieces and nostalgia found on earlier albums. The Kinks also recorded much of the album in New York rather than London. The result charted well in the United States, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200. It did not do well in their native Britain.
The band members of The Kinks for this album were Ray Davies on guitar, keyboards, and vocals, Dave Davies on guitar and background vocals, Jim Rodf...
2022-05-0938 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - February: Green Day “Dookie”Although Dookie is the third studio album by Green Day, it is their first release on a major label. This may explain some of their seemingly overnight stardom. The trio consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and lead, Mike Dirnt on bass and backing vocals, and Tre Cool on percussion, and they had been in the underground scene in the San Francisco Bay area since before 1988 (Tre Cool replaced original drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990). The band changed their original name from Sweet Baby to Green Day, a slang phrase for spending the day smoking cannabis.
Dookie was...
2021-11-1538 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - February: Green Day “Dookie”Although Dookie is the third studio album by Green Day, it is their first release on a major label. This may explain some of their seemingly overnight stardom. The trio consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and lead, Mike Dirnt on bass and backing vocals, and Tre Cool on percussion, and they had been in the underground scene in the San Francisco Bay area since before 1988 (Tre Cool replaced original drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990). The band changed their original name from Sweet Baby to Green Day, a slang phrase for spending the day smoking cannabis.
Dookie was...
2021-11-1538 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1983 - March: Saga “Worlds Apart”Canadian prog rock band Saga released their fourth album Worlds Apart in September 1981, but it took some time to catch fire. By March 1983 their first single was peaking on the charts. Rupert Hine, producer for Canadian power trio Rush, also produced this album which was both a critical and commercial success. The band consisted of Steve Negus on percussion, Jim Gilmour on lead synthesizer, Ian Crichton on guitar, Jim Crichton on bass and keyboards, and Michael Sadler on lead vocals. Sadler and Jim Crichton were the primary songwriters for the band.
This album seemed to hit a swee...
2021-10-1145 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1983 - March: Saga “Worlds Apart”Canadian prog rock band Saga released their fourth album Worlds Apart in September 1981, but it took some time to catch fire. By March 1983 their first single was peaking on the charts. Rupert Hine, producer for Canadian power trio Rush, also produced this album which was both a critical and commercial success. The band consisted of Steve Negus on percussion, Jim Gilmour on lead synthesizer, Ian Crichton on guitar, Jim Crichton on bass and keyboards, and Michael Sadler on lead vocals. Sadler and Jim Crichton were the primary songwriters for the band.
This album seemed to hit a swee...
2021-10-1145 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1992 - October: Soup Dragons “Hotwired”A number of groups came out of the psychedelic pop scene in Northern England and Scotland in the late 80's including Primal Scream, Teenage Fanclub, Jesus and the Mary Chain, and The Soup Dragons. Their third album, Hotwired, was released in October 1992.
The Soup Dragons got their name from a character in a 1970's UK children's television series called "Clangers," which consisted of short films about a family of mouse-like creatures that live on a small moon-like planet. They speak only in a whistled language, and only eat green soup, which is supplied by the Soup Dragon.
...
2021-09-2739 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1992 - October: Soup Dragons “Hotwired”A number of groups came out of the psychedelic pop scene in Northern England and Scotland in the late 80's including Primal Scream, Teenage Fanclub, Jesus and the Mary Chain, and The Soup Dragons. Their third album, Hotwired, was released in October 1992.
The Soup Dragons got their name from a character in a 1970's UK children's television series called "Clangers," which consisted of short films about a family of mouse-like creatures that live on a small moon-like planet. They speak only in a whistled language, and only eat green soup, which is supplied by the Soup Dragon.
...
2021-09-2739 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1975 - November: Queen “A Night At the Opera”Queen's fourth studio album is the one that would launch them into super stardom and bring them personal financial success as well. A Night at the Opera got its name from the Marx Brothers film, and many consider it to be the best album Queen ever made.
The band lineup was Freddie Mercury on lead vocals, Brian May on guitar, John Deacon on bass, and Roger Taylor on drums. Backing vocals were performed by May and Taylor - John Deacon was the only band member who didn't sing.
The first three Queen albums were produced un...
2021-09-1340 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1975 - November: Queen “A Night At the Opera”Queen's fourth studio album is the one that would launch them into super stardom and bring them personal financial success as well. A Night at the Opera got its name from the Marx Brothers film, and many consider it to be the best album Queen ever made.
The band lineup was Freddie Mercury on lead vocals, Brian May on guitar, John Deacon on bass, and Roger Taylor on drums. Backing vocals were performed by May and Taylor - John Deacon was the only band member who didn't sing.
The first three Queen albums were produced un...
2021-09-1340 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1976 - July: Ramones “Ramones”The Ramones are considered the first true punk band by many. Despite never having a lot of commercial success, the band achieved immortality as the founders of a rock genre, and inspired a multitude of bands to follow. Their debut album, self titled as Ramones started it all in 1976. The album came out in February but we're featuring it in the summer of 1976 which is considered the "summer of punk."
The Ramones got their name from Paul McCartney of The Beatles, who would check into hotels using the pseudonym "Paul Ramon." Each band member took on the Ramo...
2021-08-2336 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1976 - July: Ramones “Ramones”The Ramones are considered the first true punk band by many. Despite never having a lot of commercial success, the band achieved immortality as the founders of a rock genre, and inspired a multitude of bands to follow. Their debut album, self titled as Ramones started it all in 1976. The album came out in February but we're featuring it in the summer of 1976 which is considered the "summer of punk."
The Ramones got their name from Paul McCartney of The Beatles, who would check into hotels using the pseudonym "Paul Ramon." Each band member took on the Ramo...
2021-08-2336 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1982 - June: Stray Cats “Built for Speed”While many bands of the 80's were focusing on the synth-heavy New Wave or screaming guitars of Hard Rock, one band was taking their inspiration from the 50's roots of Rock. The Stray Cats came out of New York in 1979 and developed a devoted following quickly, but moved to the UK after hearing of a revival of the 50's subculture there. Inspired by the Sun Records artists of the 50's, the Stray Cats combined Rockabilly and Punk genres to form their sound.
The Stray Cats were a trio with Brian Setzer on guitar and lead vocals, Lee Roc...
2021-08-0935 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1982 - June: Stray Cats “Built for Speed”While many bands of the 80's were focusing on the synth-heavy New Wave or screaming guitars of Hard Rock, one band was taking their inspiration from the 50's roots of Rock. The Stray Cats came out of New York in 1979 and developed a devoted following quickly, but moved to the UK after hearing of a revival of the 50's subculture there. Inspired by the Sun Records artists of the 50's, the Stray Cats combined Rockabilly and Punk genres to form their sound.
The Stray Cats were a trio with Brian Setzer on guitar and lead vocals, Lee Roc...
2021-08-0935 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1991 - April: Temple of the Dog “Temple of the Dog”In the aftermath of the death of Andrew Wood, lead singer of alternative rock bands Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, a supergroup was formed in tribute called Temple of the Dog and they released an album of the same name. Soundgarden's front man Chris Cornell had been Andrew Woods’ roommate previously, and wrote several songs inspired by Wood. After returning to Seattle from a tour with Soundgarden, Cornell approached Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Arment (bass) of Mother Love Bone about collaborating. Temple of the dog was rounded out with Mike McCready (guitar), Matt Cameron (drums), and another sing...
2021-01-0445 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1991 - April: Temple of the Dog “Temple of the Dog”In the aftermath of the death of Andrew Wood, lead singer of alternative rock bands Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, a supergroup was formed in tribute called Temple of the Dog and they released an album of the same name. Soundgarden's front man Chris Cornell had been Andrew Woods’ roommate previously, and wrote several songs inspired by Wood. After returning to Seattle from a tour with Soundgarden, Cornell approached Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Arment (bass) of Mother Love Bone about collaborating. Temple of the dog was rounded out with Mike McCready (guitar), Matt Cameron (drums), and another sing...
2021-01-0445 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1983 - November: Billy Idol ”Rebel Yell”Did the artists make MTV, or did MTV make the artists? There is no doubt about the complementary relationship between the then-new music video channel and rocker Billy Idol. He had exploded on the scene with his debut solo album featuring hits such as "White Wedding" and "Dancing With Myself." His popularity would continue with his second studio album, Rebel Yell.
Born as William Michael Albert Broad, Billy Idol found his studio name in a schoolteacher's derogatory description of him as "idle." Billy Idol got his start in the punk scene. He started performing with a retro-rock band c...
2020-11-1640 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1983 - November: Billy Idol ”Rebel Yell”Did the artists make MTV, or did MTV make the artists? There is no doubt about the complementary relationship between the then-new music video channel and rocker Billy Idol. He had exploded on the scene with his debut solo album featuring hits such as "White Wedding" and "Dancing With Myself." His popularity would continue with his second studio album, Rebel Yell.
Born as William Michael Albert Broad, Billy Idol found his studio name in a schoolteacher's derogatory description of him as "idle." Billy Idol got his start in the punk scene. He started performing with a retro-rock band c...
2020-11-1640 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1966 - June: The Association “And Then...Along Comes The Association”The Association released their debut (and most successful) album, And Then...Along Comes The Association in June 1966. They had received some success with non-album releases prior to this, but the album itself would become one of the best selling albums of the year.
The Association was known as sunshine pop, which incorporated elements of both folk rock and psychedelic music. The group was formed originally by Jules Alexander (guitar) and Terry Kirkman (wind instruments, percussion) who met in Hawaii in 1962, then reconnected in Los Angeles in the mid-60's. They joined with Russ Giguere (rhythm guitar, percussion), Bria...
2020-10-2625 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1966 - June: The Association “And Then...Along Comes The Association”The Association released their debut (and most successful) album, And Then...Along Comes The Association in June 1966. They had received some success with non-album releases prior to this, but the album itself would become one of the best selling albums of the year.
The Association was known as sunshine pop, which incorporated elements of both folk rock and psychedelic music. The group was formed originally by Jules Alexander (guitar) and Terry Kirkman (wind instruments, percussion) who met in Hawaii in 1962, then reconnected in Los Angeles in the mid-60's. They joined with Russ Giguere (rhythm guitar, percussion), Bria...
2020-10-2625 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - July: Hootie and the Blowfish “Cracked Rear View”While Cracked Rear View is the debut studio album for the band, Hootie and the Blowfish had been a fixture of the Columbia, South Carolina college scene since the mid 80's. Guitarist Mark Bryan was attending the University of South Carolina, and heard Darius Rucker singing in the dorm room showers. They started a band called the Wolf Brothers, playing cover songs. Bassist Dean Felber went to high school with Bryan, and original drummer Brantley Smith completed the group. Smith would later leave the group to go into music ministry, and was replaced by Jim Sonefeld on percussion. The group...
2020-09-2841 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - July: Hootie and the Blowfish “Cracked Rear View”While Cracked Rear View is the debut studio album for the band, Hootie and the Blowfish had been a fixture of the Columbia, South Carolina college scene since the mid 80's. Guitarist Mark Bryan was attending the University of South Carolina, and heard Darius Rucker singing in the dorm room showers. They started a band called the Wolf Brothers, playing cover songs. Bassist Dean Felber went to high school with Bryan, and original drummer Brantley Smith completed the group. Smith would later leave the group to go into music ministry, and was replaced by Jim Sonefeld on percussion. The group...
2020-09-2841 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - April: Hole ”Live Through This”Courtney Love's band Hole released their second album, Live Through This one week after the death of Kurt Cobain, Love's husband and front man for the grunge giant Nirvana. Hole originated in the punk rock scene, but are often identified with the grunge movement due to Love's relationship with Cobain and their move to Washington to write this album.
In addition to frontwoman Love, the band consisted of Eric Erlandson on lead guitar, Kristen Pfaff on bass, and Patty Schemel on drums. Love and Erlandson wrote the songs, and Pfaff and Schemel were newcomers to the group, re...
2020-09-1434 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - April: Hole ”Live Through This”Courtney Love's band Hole released their second album, Live Through This one week after the death of Kurt Cobain, Love's husband and front man for the grunge giant Nirvana. Hole originated in the punk rock scene, but are often identified with the grunge movement due to Love's relationship with Cobain and their move to Washington to write this album.
In addition to frontwoman Love, the band consisted of Eric Erlandson on lead guitar, Kristen Pfaff on bass, and Patty Schemel on drums. Love and Erlandson wrote the songs, and Pfaff and Schemel were newcomers to the group, re...
2020-09-1434 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1970 - March: The Guess Who “American Woman”Who is the finest rock band to come out of Winnipeg, Canada? That's right, The Guess Who. In January 1970 they released their sixth studio album, American Woman, and were riding the wave of one of their most commercially successful albums in March. This album took a harder rock direction from their formerly psychedelic and pop sound, and would produce their only number 1 hit in the US, making them the first Canadian band to top the American Hot 100 chart.
The Guess Who got their name in 1965 when their record label, Quality Records, released a single under the name “Guess...
2020-08-2436 min
MADEMADE IN Season 1 Episode 4 - Jim Rowan, former Dyson CEO and COOMADE IN has been developed in response to a desire to understand the manufacturing and supply chain industry in light of recent disruptions that impact on where and how things are made. This bi-weekly series, hosted by supply chain expert Ron Keith and industry journalist Philip Stoten, with guest from up and down the supply chain. The show draws its guest from the highest levels within major brands that outsource manufacturing and from the EMS companies that supply them, as well as the most experienced and knowledgeable consultants and digital disruptors.In this episode former CEO and...
2020-07-151h 19
Willing & FablePride - Arachne & NarcissusThe first episode in our series on the seven deadly sins, Pride. We talk about an arrogant artist, a gloating goddess, and a haughty hunter. Black Lives Matter Resources:Please check out this Anti-Racism Resource Doc compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020. To quote the page itself, “This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, fami...
2020-06-0940 min
Bouncing Before BreakfastEffort, Niffler, Big Jim, Zoom PartyAfter a day off from podcasting yesterday, we got back in the swing with some fun Friday lockdown activities.
2020-04-0409 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1974 — February: The Doobie Brothers “What Were Once Vices are Now Habits”The Doobie Brothers were already a commercial success by the time their fourth studio album, What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, was released in 1974. This iteration of The Doobie Brothers features mainstream rock and roll with a folk harmony bent, and the vocals of singer-songwriters Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. Tim Porter is on bass, and "Little" John Hartman and Michael Hossack round out the group in the unusual position of dual drummers.
The group got the name The Doobie Brothers from Keith "Dyno" Rossen, who suggested it to Johnston, "because you're always smoking pot." Everyone agr...
2020-03-3036 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1969 - January: Led Zeppelin “Led Zeppelin 1”We return to one of the true giants of the rock era as we take a dive into Led Zeppelin's debut album, known as Led Zeppelin 1. Band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham recorded this album prior to securing a recording contract. It was recorded in 36 hours at a cost of 2,100 pounds. Founder and guitarist Jimmy Page produced the album.
The tracks are a mix of old blues songs and original material, and feature both Page's stirring guitar riffs and Plant's soaring vocals. Originally touring as The New Yardbirds, they changed their...
2019-11-2537 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1993 - September: Counting Crows ”August and Everything After”Berkeley, California's Counting Crows seemed to become overnight sensations with their debut album August and Everything After. Lead man and pianist Adam Duritz and guitarist David Bryson came out of a group called The Himalayans, originally starting as a duet. Over time they formed the group, adding keyboardist Charlie Gillingham, guitarists Dan Vickrey and David Immergluck, bassist Millard Powers, and percussionist Jim Bogios. In a time when grunge was on the ascendancy, the Counting Crows drew inspiration more from Van Morrison and the coffee house than from Kurt Cobain and Seattle. Duritz' lyrics are a powerful draw for the...
2019-11-1142 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1973 — December: Jim Croce “I Got a Name”When you list the greatest singer/songwriters of the rock era, it will not be long before the name Jim Croce appears. Rob shares that this fifth and final album entitled “I Got a Name” was posthumously released in December after Croce’s tragic death in an airplane accident in September of 1973. The pilot struck a pecan tree at the end of the runway - the only tree in the area - killing all 5 on board a small plane in Nachez, Louisiana. Croce was the child of Italian immigrants and grew up in south Philadelphia. He got his start playin...
2019-09-0236 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1973 — December: Jim Croce “I Got a Name”When you list the greatest singer/songwriters of the rock era, it will not be long before the name Jim Croce appears. Rob shares that this fifth and final album entitled “I Got a Name” was posthumously released in December after Croce’s tragic death in an airplane accident in September of 1973. The pilot struck a pecan tree at the end of the runway - the only tree in the area - killing all 5 on board a small plane in Nachez, Louisiana. Croce was the child of Italian immigrants and grew up in south Philadelphia. He got his start playin...
2019-09-0236 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1994 - June - Stone Temple Pilots - PurpleDebuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, Purple would establish the Sone Temple Pilots as a superstar group. This second studio album from San Diego-based STP would continue the grunge sound, but would expand a bit into other styles like psychedelia, country, acoustic, alternative, and mainstream rock. Stone Temple Pilots was influenced by Aerosmith, and the band members were fans of Kiss. The band was one of the most commercially successful bands of the 90's. The band was originally known as Mighty Joe Young, but changed the name when another performer laid claim to the name.
Get your gr...
2019-08-2641 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1973 - September - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadALBUM SPOTLIGHT:
Elton John — Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
September, 1973
Elton John's seventh studio release is considered his best by many. The double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road contains many well known hits including the title track, the Marilyn Monroe-inspired “Candle in the Wind,” and the 11-minute epic “Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.” Elton John initially intended to record this album in Jamaica, but political instability and the upcoming Frazier/Foreman boxing match caused the production to be moved to Chateau d'Herouville in France.
Friend of the Show John Lynch returns to help us show...
2019-04-0837 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1977- Sept - Meat Loaf - Bat Out of HellSeptember 1977 — Meat Loaf — “Bat Out of Hell”
Is it Opera? Is it Rock? Is it toxic masculinity - or maybe adolescent half-formed not-too-deep masculinity? From the beginning, Bat Out Of Hell has been hard to define, and it took a long time for Meat Loaf, composer Jim Steinman, and producer Todd Rundgren to get the concept album picked up. However, the staying power of this evergreen album is undeniable, with over 43 million sold to date, and 200,000 albums sold per year even today. If you found that overwhelming, well, you took the words right out of my mouth!
We hope...
2019-03-1842 min
Nieuwsgierige GastenIn gesprek met Rowan HordijkVrijdag is ook hele mooie podcastdag. Vandaag staat daarom weer een nieuwe podcast online, ditmaal met Rowan Hordijk ! Met Rowan voeren wij onder andere het gesprek over purpose, House of the future skills en Tony Chocolonely.
2019-03-0120 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1967 - JULY - The Doors - The Doors“The Doors” by The Doors
With their self-titled debut, The Doors burst onto the late 1960's scene on the strength of Jim Morrison's poetry and psychedelic style. There's a dark element to the group. The band takes its name from a book by Aldous Huxley called "The Doors of Perception," and took inspiration from concepts of altered perception. Jim Morrison could not read music or play an instrument but was a poet as well as a singer. His poetry infiltrates all of The Doors music.
We hope you enjoy this radical album from a radical age.
“Sou...
2018-10-0831 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1967 - JULY - The Doors - The Doors“The Doors” by The Doors
With their self-titled debut, The Doors burst onto the late 1960's scene on the strength of Jim Morrison's poetry and psychedelic style. There's a dark element to the group. The band takes its name from a book by Aldous Huxley called "The Doors of Perception," and took inspiration from concepts of altered perception. Jim Morrison could not read music or play an instrument but was a poet as well as a singer. His poetry infiltrates all of The Doors music.
We hope you enjoy this radical album from a radical age.
“Sou...
2018-10-0831 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1981 - APRIL - Fair Warning - Van Halen“Fair Warning” by Van Halen
Eddie and Alex Van Halen moved to America from the Netherlands as children of a musician father. Eddie and Alex formed their band along with front man and perennial showman David Lee Roth and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony, and were known as a hard working band in Pasadena. It wasn't long before they developed a following of several thousand in the area, and Gene Simmons of Kiss fame connected them with a record label.
Join us as Brian brings us this hard charging third album from Van Halen, Fair Warning.
Mean S...
2018-09-2440 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1972 - NOVEMBER - Can’t Buy a Thrill - Steely DanCan’t Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan
This is Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's debut album as Steely Dan. Taking their name from the William S. Burroughs novel "Naked Lunch," Becker's guitar work and Fagen's keyboard and vocals combine in a jazz-rock fusion, and Can't Buy a Thrill shows a lot of smoothness and diversity from jazz to latin to straight-ahead rock guitar. This is a stellar debut album from a group who would go on to create a string of hits throughout the 70's, and have a staying power that lives on today.
Do It Agai...
2018-07-2339 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1972 - NOVEMBER - Can’t Buy a Thrill - Steely DanCan’t Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan
This is Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's debut album as Steely Dan. Taking their name from the William S. Burroughs novel "Naked Lunch," Becker's guitar work and Fagen's keyboard and vocals combine in a jazz-rock fusion, and Can't Buy a Thrill shows a lot of smoothness and diversity from jazz to latin to straight-ahead rock guitar. This is a stellar debut album from a group who would go on to create a string of hits throughout the 70's, and have a staying power that lives on today.
Do It Agai...
2018-07-2339 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1991 Feb - Queen - InnuendoFEATURE: Queen - Innuendo from FEBRUARY 1991
Freddy Mercury - the iconic lead vocalist for Queen - was nearing the end of his battle with AIDS as the band was putting together their 14th album. This would be the last album of all-new material with Freddy Mercury, as he would die in November of that year.
This is a great album, and a poignant one, as Mercury's health was deteriorating. Join us as we explore this album and other great songs from February of 1991.
The Show Must Go On
Written primarily by Brian May...
2018-06-1141 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1991 Feb - Queen - InnuendoFEATURE: Queen - Innuendo from FEBRUARY 1991
Freddy Mercury - the iconic lead vocalist for Queen - was nearing the end of his battle with AIDS as the band was putting together their 14th album. This would be the last album of all-new material with Freddy Mercury, as he would die in November of that year.
This is a great album, and a poignant one, as Mercury's health was deteriorating. Join us as we explore this album and other great songs from February of 1991.
The Show Must Go On
Written primarily by Brian May...
2018-06-1141 min
AZ Grand Lodge Library & MuseumOn the level #18 - From Demolay to Grandmaster of Arizona – Most Worshipful James Rowan.Jim Rowan talks about his journey from Demolay to Grand Lodge and the influence of his father, grandfather and uncles.
Recorded January 17th, 2016
2017-03-0111 min