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What the Riff?!?1972 - September: Carpenters "A Song for You"While this album is a bit soft for our typical rock and roll podcast, you just can't talk about music in the early 70's without giving some attention to the Carpenters. The dual of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter would have a multitude of hits based on their close harmonies and melodic pop sensibilities. They began as a jazz group in 1966 when Karen was still in high school, and would eventually sign to A&M Records as the Carpenters in early 1969. Richard Carpenter was the keyboardist and primary driver behind the Carpenters' sound. Karen began as the groups drummer, and...2025-07-1434 min
Bad Music HertzCarpentersSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Carpenters’ self-titled 1971 release on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase the LP on:
Amazon Music
Notes
Carpenters’ discography up to their self-titled:
1969’s Ticket to Ride
1970’s Close to You
Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait, which we discussed at length in Episode 18.
Eagles’ Desperado, which Michael wrote on at length here.
The Beatles’ self-titled, most commonly referred to as simply The White Album. Marc mused off-hand that Carpenters’ strikingly simple album art reminded him of The White Album’s cover art.
Craig Braun—credited for the design of Carpenters...2025-05-051h 07
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling, Creating Surprise, Billions, Ray Donavon, & The Willingness (& Ability) To Break The RulesGo to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes and all episodes of The Learning Leader Show Notes: Brad Thor best selling author of 22 thrillers... Excellence as a leader… What has Brad seen from the military leaders he’s studied: Empathy - Understand what it’s like from their perspective. LISTEN - Care for your people. Actually LISTEN to them and be there. Creativity. Innovate, and think of new creative ways to solve problems. Effective storytelling - Don’t start with the weather. Leave out the parts people skip. Don’t be boring. This same advic...2024-12-301h 03
Detroit is DifferentMaBus Bettis: The Heart of a Champion, a Family Legacy, and Detroit’s Super Bowl StoryIn the summer of 1967, as Detroit was embroiled in one of its most transformative moments, Glady's Bettis found herself halfway across the globe in Germany, where her journey as a trailblazer began. In this inspiring episode, Glady's—known affectionately as "MaBus"—shares her incredible story of leadership as a big sister, her role as a guiding force for siblings, children, and NFL moms, and her unwavering commitment to family. Discover how she initially resisted her son Jerome's passion for football but became his biggest supporter, never missing a game. Dive into the Bettis family's deep love for bowling, their fier...2024-12-191h 56
The Rich Room Live144 Months to Success: Mark Lay’s Journey from Wall Street to Redemption with Mark Lay (Episode 8)In this riveting episode of The Rich Room Live, we sit down with Mark Lay, a former Wall Street hedge fund manager and Ivy League graduate, who transformed his life after 144 months of incarceration. Now a thriving entrepreneur and living proof of resilience, Mark opens up about the highs and lows of his journey—from the fast-paced financial world to personal redemption. He shares hard-earned insights on finding purpose, redefining success, and thriving against the odds. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a man whose story is a testament to hard work, reinvention, and the power of never gi...2024-11-2610 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live: Interview with T. Robe, King and John Tate: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship Success thru Sports, Entertainment & Beauty Industries (Episode 7)This episode of The Rich Room Live explores the life and journey of our guest; comedian T. Robe, lifestyle entrepreneur KING and sexiest guy in the room, hall of famer and entrepreneur John Tate. Join this group and host John Bettis in an engaging discussion about life, business and following your dreams on the journey to success. #TheRichRoomLive #Trobecomedy #bruins #Entrepreneur #RealEstate #BusinessSuccess # #PodcastInterview #BusinessCollaborationSupport the show2024-10-2832 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live: Interview with Joy Hill: Entrepreneur, Real Estate Expert & Business Powerhouse (Episode 6)In this episode of The Rich Room Live, we are thrilled to welcome the dynamic and inspiring Joy Hill! 🌟Joy Hill is an exceptional entrepreneur, a business collaborator, and a real estate professional with over 35 years of experience. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring, from owning successful companies in the healthcare and transportation industries to building a legacy in real estate. Joy brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic, and deep insights into what it takes to thrive in multiple industries.In this episode, we’ll dive into:✔️ Joy’s 35-Year R...2024-09-2409 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live – A Passion for Education with K. Chase Patterson (Episode 5)This episode of The Rich Room Live explores the life and journey of our spotlight guest K. Chase Patterson. Join Chase and host John Bettis in an engaging discussion about life, education and following his passion on the journey to success.Support the show2024-09-1511 min
tiny frightsEpisode 52 - The Language of Angels, by John Alex HebertCelestial discourse may not be melodious to human ears. Episode 52 of the tiny frights podcast features the poem “The Language of Angels” by John Alex Hebert, from the Walpurgis 2023 issue of tiny frights. Read by Anne Calvert.You can subscribe to the tiny frights email zine at https://tinyfrights.com/mlist/?p=subscribe&id=1 and read back issues at https://tinyfrights.com/issues/.2024-09-0501 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live - And Here Comes The Rich Room Live….with Mary Hester, Kevette Groomes and Terrence Brown (Episode 4 - The Beginning)The first recorded episode of The Rich Room Live. Has our guest Mary Hester, Kevette Groomes and Terrence Brown giving us a look into theirs life while enjoying and engaging in discussion about professional struggles and mastering the pivot. This fun episode has our host John Bettis talking to 3 of his most favorite people in the world.Support the show2024-09-0125 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live: The Comedy Grind with T-Robe (Episode 2)This episode of the Rich Room Live is your gateway into the life and journey of our spotlight guest Tony T-Robe Robeson. Join T-Robe and host John Bettis in an engaging discussions about life, the comedy grind and his journey to success.Support the show2024-08-1913 min
The Rich Room LiveThe Rich Room Live: The High High’s and The Low Low’s (Episode 1)"The Rich Room Live Podcast" is your gateway to the lives of accomplished professionals, delivered with John Bettis' insightful commentary and engaging discussions. Join us in "The Rich Room" where success stories are not just told but experienced, as we explore the dynamic and diverse narratives of those who have made it to the top. This episode's guest are Yasmin Shaheed, Mark Lay and Tracy Foster. Support the show2024-08-1220 min
The Sound KitchenThere’s Music in the Kitchen No. 35This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener’s musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy! Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday. This week, you’ll hear musical requests from your fellow listeners Hossen Abed Ali, Karuna Kanta Pal, and Jayanta Chakrabarty.Be sure you send in your music requests! Write to me at thesoundkitchen@rfi.frHere’s the music you heard on this week’s program: “How Long”, written and performed by Jackson Browne; “Top of the World” by John Bettis and Richard Carpenter, performed by The Carpenters, and...2024-08-1019 minRFIThere’s Music in the Kitchen No. 35This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener’s musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy! Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday. This week, you’ll hear musical requests from your fellow listeners Hossen Abed Ali, Karuna Kanta Pal, and Jayanta Chakrabarty.Be sure you send in your music requests! Write to me at thesoundkitchen@rfi.frHere’s the music you heard on this week’s program: “How Long”, written and performed by Jackson Browne; “Top of the World” by John Bettis and Richard Carpenter, performed by The Carpenters, and...2024-08-1019 min
The Music in MeOlympic Anthems and Their History: The Music of the GamesIn this episode of The Music in Me we embark on a captivating journey through the powerful and emotional world of Olympic music. From the timeless Olympic Hymn that has signaled the start of the Games for over a century, to the national anthems that accompany athletes' triumphant moments on the podium, we'll explore the rich history and profound significance of the music that makes the Olympics so unforgettable. We will dive into some of the most iconic Olympic anthems, including Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time," Céline Dion's "The Power of the Dream," and Gloria Estefan's "Reach," a...2024-08-0731 min