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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 366: Felton Jarvis & Elvis, Part 1 - "Stand By Me"Intrigued by the premise presented by the recent Sony box sets like "Sunset Boulevard" describing Elvis's undubbed recordings as "pure," Justin decided to investigate the story behind the man who has borne most of the heavy criticism aimed at the production on Elvis's music, Felton Jarvis, who was Elvis's main producer from 1966-1977. While we've previously touched on Felton's work as a producer in our "Elvis and His Producers/Elvis as a Producer" episode, realizing we may not have given him a fair shake, on this episode Justin and Bec investigate Felton's early work at National Recording...
2025-07-031h 28TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 311: Elvis - The King of... "Fools"?Justin is joined on this episode by longtime guest and inquisitive mind Olivia Murphy-Rogers, who Gurdip, Ryan, Bec & Justin are pleased to announce is joining the TCBCast crew!! Justin and Olivia explore the concept of the "fool" in Elvis' music - song titles, lyrics, and at critical moments in his life from his childhood in Tupelo to his final television special. Justin continues the theme with his Song of the Week, Elvis' 1971 version of "Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)" and they look at the history of both the song (which dates back to the 1940...
2024-04-012h 15TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 307: Elvis Blue (1983) (feat. Rabia)You're about to be taken on a journey... Justin is joined by Rabia of Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast to tackle Australia's near-exclusive 1983 compilation "Elvis Blue" (also released in Japan & South Africa) which compiles all 19 songs Elvis released during his lifetime with the word "blue" in the title. This strange collection of songs that, when initially described, sounds like a novelty cash-in, ends up becoming a compelling, thoughtful alternate exploration of the span of Elvis' entire artistic journey, from Sun Records to the last song he ever sang. Justin & Rabia examine the lyrics of these songs and sp...
2024-03-052h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 275: The Influence of Elvis on Raul Malo & The Mavericks (feat. Mark Potter)Justin joined this week by Elvis fan and host of "Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANCast" Mark Potter, and together they dive into the deeply-felt influence of Elvis's music on Raul Malo, lead singer of the band The Mavericks, famously known as the Grammy-award winning country music band that had their most mainstream success in the 1990s. Gurdip and Justin have discussed and praised Raul and The Mavericks a number of times on TCBCast, particularly on our "Elvis covers" episodes. From Raul's unique insights on "It's Now or Never" and his longstanding love of "Aloha from...
2023-06-271h 55TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 274: Your Gurdip Don't Dance (And Your Justin Don't Rock and Roll)The TCBCast gang is taking it relatively light this week; no main topic but Gurdip and Justin discuss the news about the newly announced Aloha from Hawaii 50th anniversary set from Sony, Gurdip takes a round of trivia, and Justin talks about his trip at the start of the month to visit Jamie Kelley, John Michael Heath and Ryan in Iowa. Then, for our Songs of the Week, Gurdip sings the praises of "Santa Lucia," which Elvis recorded for "Viva Las Vegas." Meanwhile, Justin spotlights some Elvis memories from Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, whose 1972 smash throwback...
2023-06-201h 07TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 254: A Loose Elvis Chat with Justin & BecDue to extenuating circumstances, we've had to push our previously scheduled topic back one week, and so at the last minute, Justin and Bec just decided to have a very fun, very laid back Elvis chat. Beyond reacting to the new clips from Elliott Wheeler's "Elvis" score released this week in WB's "The Story of the Score", the hosts debate which approach to experiencing Elvis's music the first time provides better insight (chronological or at random), Bec tells us a little about her hobbies and interests outside Elvis, which leads into a discussion about movie musicals and...
2023-02-071h 13TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastBONUS: TCBCast Jukebox - Jackie Wilson "He's So Fine" AND TCBCast Now - "Gone Country"Hey all - as discussed in the intro to this, we're taking a one-week hiatus, partly for Justin's birthday, partly due to some necessary & unavoidable schedule shuffling on our back end. We'll be back next week with a split episode between Bec & Justin on Elvis as Producer/Arranger and Gurdip & Justin on Songs of the Week. This week, rather than dropping an old Songs of the Week compilation as we would have done in the past, we're giving a sampler of some Patreon content from 2021, two episodes packed into one! First up is the first...
2022-10-041h 58TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 200: Elvis 101 Part 1: Albums, Books and Names You Should KnowNew to Elvis? Start here. For TCBCast's 200th (and 201st) episode, Gurdip Ladhar, Justin Gausman and Bec Wyles, three longtime Elvis fans, are presenting their hand-picked starter kits for newer Elvis fans who might just be coming into the fandom: albums, movies, biographies, even things as fundamental as important names that you will find popping up in and around the Elvis story. There's no wrong place to start with exploring Elvis's career, but we try to present so much of what we have loved and what we wish we would have known or been given...
2022-01-111h 30TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 188: Elvis on The Steve Allen Show/A Farewell to Ronnie TuttFirst up this week is a farewell to the heartbeat of the TCB Band: the incomparable Ronnie Tutt, who passed away this week. Then, inspired by TCBCast Patreon supporters' recent topic suggestion covering The Milton Berle Show, Justin & Gurdip head right into Elvis' next TV appearance on The Steve Allen Show on July 1, 1956 (as well as briefly touch on his appearance on Hy Gardner Calling later that night.) In suit and tails, singing to a basset hound and later as "Tumbleweed Presley," the guys mull over whether it was really as bad as people have made it...
2021-10-191h 29TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 184: TCBCast Presents Justin & Gurdip Reviewing "Singer Presents Elvis Singing Flaming Star and Others" ...and OthersElvis's shortest album (with the longest title) also known later as simply "Elvis Sings Flaming Star," was one of the earliest LPs Justin ever owned, so the guys are taking a not-so-objective look at this 1968 promo release that brought together a number of then-previously-unreleased cuts, including Tiger Man, Too Much Monkey Business, Do the Vega and more! Then for Song of the Week, Justin was so taken with the Fun in Acapulco soundtrack recently that he decided to highlight "Vino, Dinero Y Amor" and its pop-opera sound, and Gurdip follows up with a favorite movie tune of...
2021-09-211h 20TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 174: Aloha From Hawaii, Part 1 Join Gurdip Ladhar amid a real-time midlife crisis on this week's TCBCast! While Gurdip's struggling with the realization that Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" no longer applies to him, special guest John Cappadona and Justin catch up on his history as an Elvis fan and then take a look at the latest news before shaking Gurdip out of it enough to sit him down in front of the TV for our examination of the iconic 1973 TV Special "Aloha From Hawaii." Filmed and broadcast to several countries across the Pacific Ocean in real time on January 14, 1973...
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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast Now #4: JawsAs a teaser, we've dropped the first 3 full new episodes of TCBCast Now into our main feed over the last 3 months. TCBCast Now is our once-a-month general pop culture spin-off available exclusively for Patreon supporters at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Going forward, we will be releasing short 5-10 minute teasers of our Patreon-exclusive material on the main feed. On this episode of TCBCast Now originally released in early April, Justin finally watches Gurdip's favorite movie of all time: 1975's JAWS, directed by Steven Spielberg himself. While Justin provides his reactions to the film, Gurdip provides all sorts of...
2021-05-061h 32TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 163: Madison Square Garden, 1972As selected by the TCBCast Patreon community, this week, Gurdip & Justin are covering not only Elvis's famous As Recorded At Madison Square Garden album from 1972, but the surrounding activities, including the press conference Elvis gave, and the afternoon show released later on. For Song of the Week, also picked by patrons, Gurdip is rolling on the river in Elvis' cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's iconic "Proud Mary" while Justin has to confess he's "Never Been to Spain" but he kinda likes Elvis' version of the Three Dog Night's 70s classic. If you enjoy TCBCast and...
2021-04-272h 03TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 159: The Road to Vegas '69This week, Justin & Gurdip are doing a topic selected by the TCBCast Patreon community, examining the time between Elvis' 1956 and 1969 Vegas engagements, what other acts (including the Rat Pack) were up to through the 60s, and how Elvis' show at the International was different in tone and audience from what had come before. For Song of the Week, both this week were voted on by Patreon supporters as well! Justin rides that "Mystery Train" all the way back to its roots in country and blues, and Gurdip turns into "A Big Hunk O' Love" after hearing Elvis...
2021-03-312h 06TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 156: Walk A Lonely Street, Pt 2 feat. Tony PlewsJustin continues the discussion with Tony Plews, author of "Walk A Lonely Street: Elvis Presley, Country Music and the True Story of Heartbreak Hotel," digging deep not only into the foundations of "Heartbreak Hotel" as written by Mae Boren Axton & Tommy Durden, but the genesis of the song itself: the tragic life, and end, of criminal Alvin Krolik. Amazing connections and tales uncovered by Tony are discussed, including why "Heartbreak Hotel"'s original published sheet music sounds so different from Elvis' recording, how Colonel Parker got one over on music publishers Julian & Jean Aberbach when it came to Elvis...
2021-03-091h 42TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast Now #2: February 2021The first three (February-March-April 2021) monthly episodes of TCBCast Now, our pop culture discussion experiment, typically Patreon exclusives, are going to be released on the general feed after approximately one month of patron-exclusivity, as a way of giving listeners a sampler of some of the extra content we have on offer for patrons. So here is February's episode of TCBCast Now, which has us looking at the trailer for Godzilla vs Kong, discussing Marvel's Wandavision (mild spoilers up to Season 1 Episode 4), Hyrule Warriors for the Nintendo Switch and tabletop RPG series Critical Role's 4-episode spinoff "Undeadwood." For Song...
2021-03-011h 09TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 151: Billboard R&B - June 16, 1956This week, Justin & Gurdip dig into a little bit of information on Elvis' attendance at a Juneteenth celebration night at Libertyland in Memphis on June 19, 1956, and then look at his chart placement with "Heartbreak Hotel" and "I Want You I Need You I Love You" among his peers on the R&B best sellers chart from three days earlier, June 16. Gurdip's right at home listening to classics by Little Richard, Clyde McPhatter and Fats Domino, but Justin reveals to Gurdip's dismay that he's not the biggest fan of one of the singles featured on the chart. Then...
2021-02-021h 32TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 147: Elvis: What Happened? An Intro to TCBCast Book ClubJustin & Gurdip start off 2021 and Season 4 of TCBCast reacting to Peloton's new exclusive Elvis remixes, then examining the first five chapters of the infamous 1977 book "Elvis: What Happened" by Steve Dunleavy, Dave Hebler and Red & Sonny West, as selected by TCBCast listeners. Justin points out the importance of context; particularly Dunleavy's long history in the right-wing tabloid media sphere, but also acknowledging his strength as a writer. Gurdip ponders whether the karate experts in the book are really as lethal as they say, and both guys consider the deeper moral questions raised by the book. Is there...
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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast Bonus #6: TCBCast NOWFor a bit of holiday fun, join Justin & Gurdip as they discuss topics from across the fields of TV, film, games and music. Gurdip fills us in on his recent viewings of Fargo, Justin discusses why The Mandalorian connects so well to all three Star Wars trilogies, and both examine the effect of subscription services on the increasingly fractured audiences. Justin dives into Cyberpunk 2077's problematic release, Gurdip talks his recent deep dives into Marvel Unlimited's archives of old series and both ponder how the upcoming Elvis graphic novel will fare. Then, for Song of the Week...
2020-12-181h 58TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 140: Heartburn Motel - Heartbreak Hotel Review Pt. 2 feat. Hugh McKennaJustin, Gurdip & Hugh continue their review of 1988's "Heartbreak Hotel." The fantasy of Elvis living the domestic life in small town Ohio wears thin as Gurdip laughs off the horrible impersonations and Hugh draws more comparisons between the film and other 80s classics. Justin, meanwhile, goes apoplectic from the leaps in logic and culturally problematic plot points. Then, to cool everything off, Hugh flies us down to "Blue Hawaii" for Song of the Week. Justin picks the legendary 1972 classic "Always On My Mind" to definitively disprove the film's premise, and For the Millionth and (probably not) the...
2020-11-161h 50TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 138: Our Least Favorite Elvis Songs (Again)After nearly a year and a half, Gurdip & Justin return to an early TCBCast topic to discuss some of the Elvis tracks that don't quite inspire them. Gurdip gets Justin riled up picking one of Justin's country favorites, while Justin not only backpedals hard on his previously even-handed thoughts on a glacially slow 50s ballad off Elvis' second album, but also very nearly retracts his position on "Golden Coins" from the first time around! Then, for Song of the Week, Elvis teaches us how to "Do the Vega" in Justin's pick, while Gurdip distracts himself from colder w...
2020-11-031h 24TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 137: Elvis or Treat!To celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year, Gurdip & Justin meet up at a haunted mansion to explore novelty recordings from throughout Elvis' lifetime, including several with Elvis connections. Just before Song of the Week, something wicked this way comes... and gets Justin! Gurdip reminds us to "Never Say Yes" to those who write off the Spinoff soundtrack, while Justin the Friendly Ghost comes back down to this plane to sing the praises of "Working on the Building," the classic gospel tune Elvis cut for his 1960 album "His Hand in Mine."
2020-10-271h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 134: Mac DavisJustin & Gurdip reflect this week on the life and songs of singer-songwriter Mac Davis. For Song of the Week, they decide to pay tribute to Mac by selecting two of the biggest songs he wrote for Elvis. Justin selects "In The Ghetto," the plea against indifference toward the cycle of poverty, crime and systemic racism that unfortunately remains potently relevant. Gurdip, on the other hand, selects the syrupy-sweet ballad "Memories," which conjures up poetic reflections on a life well lived. Rest in peace, Mac. Featured Songs of the Week: Justin: In the Ghetto ...
2020-10-071h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 132: The Most Goosebump Inducing PerformancesJustin & Gurdip spend the whole episode gushing over the very best of Elvis' performances - whether live, in the studio, or in the films - that have wowed them or evoked strong reactions from them. From fun rockers like "Ready Teddy" to inspirational and moving tracks like "If I Can Dream," sometimes it's just celebrate why we love listening to an artist's incredible music. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip highlights the elegant ballad "Anything That's Part of You." Justin, meanwhile, goes in a complete 180 and picks a comedy number that even Elvis' recording company has...
2020-09-221h 27TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 130: Hunka Hunka Bill and TedEXCELLENT! Justin & Gurdip hop in their phone booth and travel back to 1992, the year that "Hunka Hunka Bill & Ted," an episode featuring Elvis from the short-lived Bill & Ted live action TV series aired. As the review goes on, Justin discovers to his surprise that his child-of-the-80s cohost has little love for Wyld Stallions! Bogus!!! Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip takes us "Down in the Alley" for Elvis' down and dirty cover of The Clovers classic, while Justin could listen to Sam Cooke's earworm "Good Times" all night long... and all night. And all niiiiight...
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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastBlue Suede Reviews: Guitar Man (1981) to Where No One Stands Alone (2018) PLUS Justin's Top 10 Elvis AlbumsJustin rounds off Blue Suede Reviews highlighting some of the major posthumous projects that purported to offer "new" Elvis recordings via overdubs, remixes and reorchestrations, along with a brief discussion of the state of RCA's Elvis output between 1977 and the release of "Guitar Man" in 1981. Then, Justin offers an extended discussion of his Top 10 favorite Elvis lifetime albums. Later this week, we'll have some additional content for you to enjoy this Elvis Week. Thanks for your continued support of TCBCast! Video versions of these reviews (without audio samples) will be released on the original Blue...
2020-08-121h 41TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 127: September '57 & February '58 SessionsThis week, Justin & Gurdip return to their coverage of Elvis' non-movie recording sessions. First up are the sessions that not only produced his first Christmas album but also the smash hit "Don't" but also led to a rift between Elvis and his band members. Skipping ahead a few months (and a draft notice), the guys also explore the final sessions with Scotty & Bill in early 1958. With a couple Frankenstein'd masters, tracks that remained unreleased for years, and failed attempts to capture the broad pop style Elvis would only begin to master upon his return, do these sessions...
2020-08-041h 47TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 126: Return to Sender - The Elvis StampJustin & Gurdip start off this week's episode answering a listener question about reaction videos on YouTube about Elvis. Then the main topic goes to a strange corner of the Elvis fandom, looking at the history behind the two USPS stamps featuring Elvis' image, including the massive "young vs old Elvis" cultural debate of the early 90s. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip does the best he can picking "Doin' The Best I Can" from the 1960 film "G.I. Blues." Justin, in the meanwhile, goes full Christmas in July with the biggest holiday hit associated with Elvis. ...
2020-07-281h 33TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 125: No Room to Rhumba - Fun in Acapulco Pt. 2Ryan, Gurdip & Justin return this week to wrap up their review of the 1963 film "Fun in Acapulco," including an mostly-irrelevant tangent about their experiences at gimmicky restaurants. But it's all good! Find out where the movie ranks among their favorites of Elvis' filmography. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights the heavenly "Angel" from 1962's "Follow That Dream" soundtrack while Gurdip walks that "Milky White Way." Justin wraps up this week's episode with "If You Talk In Your Sleep," Elvis' funky minor hit about infidelity that has a surprising back story. Featured Songs of...
2020-07-211h 26TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 122: Guitar Man '80-'81After 3 years of planning to do an episode on it, Justin & Gurdip deep dive the posthumous sessions that gave Elvis his first "remix" album, with overdubbed instrumentation. Not only is the "Guitar Man" album from 1981 covered, but so too is the "Too Much Monkey Business" Follow That Dream release, and newly discovered alternate and unfinished recordings from the sessions that were rediscovered by an Elvis fan in 2018. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip pulls out a "Double Trouble" rocker to spite Justin's dislike of the film. Meanwhile, Justin highlights how Elvis resurrected a beautiful yet obscure 19...
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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastBlue Suede Reviews: Raised on Rock (1973) to Moody Blue (1977)In this final collection of reviews covering the last 10 discs from the RCA Albums Collection from 2016, Justin examines Elvis' shift further towards the country genre leading up to the end of his life. The final 3 discs of the 10 showcase rare recordings ranging from amateur demos and home recordings to long-lost studio cuts and jam sessions, allowing Justin to make the case that these may be the most essential tracks to filling in the blanks of Elvis' musical development. Finally, Justin wraps up the 6 days of discussion with a heartfelt look back at the undertaking of the project a...
2020-06-281h 26TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastBlue Suede Reviews: G.I. Blues (1960) to Kissin' Cousins (1964)As Justin continues his reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016, with one bonus episode per day for six days, he examines the push and pull between albums accompanying movies starring Elvis, and Elvis' non-soundtrack material. Does Justin agree that the early '60s indeed hold "Something for Everybody" or do albums like "Kissin' Cousins" make him say "Once is Enough"? If you haven't heard these reviews before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums. Tomorrow's episode will c...
2020-06-2451 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 121: The Guitar Man's Encore - Billboard Country, March 14, 1981Professor Ladhar takes off his tweed jacket and hands the class over to the country mouse as the guys look at the musical landscape in which Elvis landed his final US #1 single on any chart - the remix of "Guitar Man." Although Justin is right at home, will the twang be too much for Gurdip? Then, for Song of the Week, Justin highlights a transformed Roy Hamilton B-side that Elvis started working on as early as 1954, and Gurdip "Gently" recommends listeners to check out an underrated ballad off the "Something for Everybody" album. Featured Songs of the...
2020-06-161h 28TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 119: The 1966 ChallengeJustin's back this week and the first thing the guys tackle is a listener challenge to compile a solid album from the 3 albums and 8 singles released by Elvis in the US in 1966 - a year usually considered bereft of quality content in his catalogue. Which album will win out? Justin's "Elvis: Long Lonely Highway" or Gurdip's "Elvis Sings Come What May"? It's up to listeners to decide! Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip picks the lesser-known fifties rocker "One-Sided Love Affair" while Justin cops out and picks the title track from his own aforementioned 1966 fantasy album...
2020-06-021h 31TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 116: Our Families & ElvisWe open this week's episode paying homage to the legendary Little Richard, who brought an electricity and vibrancy to rock and roll that no one, not even Elvis, could quite capture. Rest in peace, Richard. Justin's getting married this week so it's an otherwise lighter episode this week as the discussion turns to how their Elvis fandom has affected their families, who are stuck with them (and Elvis, by default). Following that theme for Song of the Week, Justin and Gurdip's wives provide their favorite songs (we couldn't convince either to come on the show...
2020-05-121h 47TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 112: Roy Hamilton Jr.Justin & Gurdip are joined this week by Roy Hamilton, Jr, the son of famous "Rock'n'Soul" icon Roy Hamilton, who was a major influence on Elvis' musical style and development. Roy graciously spent some of his Easter Sunday answering questions about his father's influence on rock and roll, connections to Elvis, and how the Hamilton family has continued Roy Sr.'s legacy over the years. Then, for Song of the Week, the guys head to the big screen as Justin highlights the title track from the 1966 film "Spinout," while Gurdip discovers the rich cultural history of "We'll Be...
2020-04-141h 58TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 111: Elvis Best Album? Back in Memphis ReviewIt's a gush-fest as Gurdip & Justin review one of their all-time favorite Elvis albums, 1969's "Back in Memphis." But is it one of Elvis' best albums? At least one of the guys thinks so. Also, Justin shows up Gurdip on two of Gurdip's own trivia questions. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip spins a sad yarn of Pedro the bull, picking "The Bullfighter Was A Lady" from Fun in Acapulco. Justin, meanwhile, is inspired to dig up the little-heard cover of Ray Charles' "Leave My Woman Alone" that was recorded for Easy Come, Easy Go. Is i...
2020-04-071h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 110: The History of ETAsNo foolin'! We're taking a look this week at the long and storied history of Elvis impersonators, from as early as 1954 to present day. Many impersonators and tribute artists cut material that had some level of critical, commercial or artistic success, so we especially deep dive those, and we ponder what Elvis would have thought of the ETA phenomenon. Plus, Justin hops on his soapbox. Then, for Song of the Week, we twist it around and feature two of the songs we like the least. While Justin tries to find the bright side of "Woman Without Love,"...
2020-03-312h 19TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 109: LIVE with Ryan Droste, Jaime Kay & Jamie KelleyThis week on TCBCast, it's one of our biggest episodes ever...it's the full-length show we did LIVE! With special co-hosts Ryan Droste and Jaime Kay joining Gurdip & Justin on the 1st ever TCBCast Random Albums Tournament. Each host gets 2 randomly drawn Elvis albums and then have to argue that their albums are the best! It's chaos on a mass scale but a ton of fun! Then, Justin phones a friend mid-show and brings in another "Jamie K" as Jamie Kelley joins the fray, tapping in for Jaime Kay when she has to take off for a few minutes.
2020-03-233h 08TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 106: Tiger Man feat. Taylor GilliganThis week, Gurdip & Justin are joined by longtime TCBCast listener Taylor Gilligan, who provides insight as to how a Gen Z Elvis fan came to be. Then, for Song of the Week, Taylor highlights Elvis' ferocious cover of Rufus Thomas' "Tiger Man," which leads into a discussion about the WDIA fundraiser Elvis performed and met Rufus Thomas at. Gurdip goes searching in the cold "Kentucky Rain," and Justin tackles the song Elvis is known to have performed at his high school talent show, "Till I Waltz Again With You." Featured Songs of the Week: Taylor...
2020-03-041h 49TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 105: January-February '57 SessionsIt's a bit of a low energy (but high information!) week as Justin heals up from a pinched nerve and the guys dig into Elvis' first 1957 studio recordings. In a year most notable for "Loving You," "Jailhouse Rock," and the controversial Christmas album, how was Elvis really evolving musically in his secular, non-film material? That's what the guys hope to find out. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip surprises with a short ditty from Wild in the Country while Justin takes inspiration from a listener to hit up a sweeping, underrated 1970 ballad. Featured Songs of the...
2020-02-281h 41TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 104: Kid Galahad, Pt. 2 (or, Gurdip is a Sick, Sick Man) feat. Ryan DrosteJustin, Gurdip & Ryan wrap up their review of 1962's Kid Galahad and try to decide where it falls in the Elvis film canon. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights Springsteen's tribute to Elvis, "Johnny Bye Bye," Gurdip thinks he's gonna like it here in Acapulco, and "Any Day Now," Justin will run out of 1969 songs to feature! Featured Songs of the Week: Ryan: Johnny Bye Bye (Bruce Springsteen) Justin: Any Day Now Gurdip: I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
2020-02-171h 17TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 102: Burning Love (And Other Hits) - Billboard, October 28, 1972Justin & Gurdip starting off Episode 102 answering a whole host of listener emails and messages this week on a wide array of topics. Then for the main topic, it's time to take a look at where "Burning Love," Elvis' last Top 10 Hot 100 hit, fit into the cultural context of its time. Then for Song of the Week, Justin realizes "Tender Feeling" is an adaptation of an old folk song he loves, while Gurdip ponders "What's She Really Like?" from the G.I. Blues soundtrack. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: What's She Really Like? ...
2020-02-041h 47TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 101: This is Elvis, Part 2 feat. Jaime KayIn the first episode of our 3rd year, Justin & Gurdip wrap up a two-part review of the 1981 film "This Is Elvis" with the help of The Jungle Room Podcast host Jaime Kay. Covering from the 1968 TV Special to the end of Elvis' life, the crew discusses Elvis' creative and personal disappointments during this period of his life, the 1977 CBS TV Special, and Jaime takes a stand for Ginger Alden. Then the discussion is wrapped with thoughts on whether "This is Elvis" is actually an objectively good film, or just a nostalgia showcase viewed with rose-colored glasses by fans who...
2020-01-261h 28TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 097: "Hidden Mysteries Gates of Graceland" Video Game ReviewFor the final show of the year, Ryan Droste joins Justin to review the Graceland-authorized video game "Hidden Mysteries: Gates of Graceland." Beyond checking to see if the game's any good, the guys are surprised to learn that the game features a song by a previous TCBCast guest! Then, during Song of the Week, Ryan "got lucky" when he picked a lovely track from the Kid Galahad soundtrack. Justin, in the meanwhile, hangs his name in the "Fool's Hall of Fame" after digging into the stories behind an actual long-lost Elvis song! Happy New Year TCBCast listeners!
2019-12-311h 48TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 096: Elvis' Christmas AlbumTo celebrate the holidays, Justin & Gurdip finally review the original iteration of Elvis' 1957 Christmas Album. Does this perennial favorite still hold up, or are the real holiday gems only on the first half of the album? Plus, Justin has a theory about why Elvis' Christmas music remains so popular decades after release (aside from it just being good!) Gurdip's Song of the Week highlights Elvis' striking cover of a song written by a Canadian First Nations artist. Justin, on the other hand, finds surprising Elvis connections elsewhere in the history behind a rare one-off audience recording of "...
2019-12-241h 49TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 095: The Elvis Influence feat. Andrew HickeyJustin & Gurdip invite Andrew Hickey from the podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (500songs.com) to dig into Andrew's multi-year project, and where Elvis falls within it. Andrew also reports in on the Elvis in Concert live show he attended at Manchester Arena, and there's a lively discussion about rock critics misunderstanding Elvis. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip takes us to his Little Cabin Home on the Hill, while Justin looked up and saw a bright star, shining in the east beyond them far. It may be "The First Noel" but with all...
2019-12-171h 45TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 094: The Million Dollar QuartetTo celebrate its anniversary, Gurdip & Justin explore the legendary jam session that famously became known as the "Million Dollar Quartet." Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash teamed up for one brief moment at Sun Studio in December 1956 and the fly on the wall recording gives a fascinating glimpse into their creative thought processes. But the potentially groundbreaking moment comes when Justin provides what he believes is audio evidence that Johnny Cash is on at least a portion of the recording. Gurdip plays Devil's Advocate but this revelation using new audio technology has even him...
2019-12-101h 55TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 093: The Guitar Sounds of James BurtonAfter a brief holiday break, the guys are back to review the "Elvis album without Elvis," James Burton's 1971 solo debut, "The Guitar Sounds of James Burton." Cut at an Elvis session with the TCB Band after Elvis left due to an eye problem, the lead track from the album, a cover of "Polk Salad Annie," featured heavily in the 2019 film "Ford vs Ferrari" and now Justin & Gurdip see if the album holds up. Then for Song of the Week, Gurdip sings the praises of the Big Boy Crudup R&B classic "My Baby Left Me" while Justin covers the...
2019-12-041h 55TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 091: Let It Roll feat. Nate WilcoxThis week, Justin & Gurdip are honored to have Nate Wilcox of the Let It Roll podcast on to talk all things Elvis & early rock history. The guys took inspiration from Nate's show in creating TCBCast, so it was a thrill to chat about how Nate got into Elvis, and hitting topics as far ranging as publishing companies, Colonel Parker, "A Star is Born", the unsung black pop heroes who paved the way for rock, and so much more! This is an episode of TCBCast you absolutely do NOT want to miss! Then, for Song of the Week...
2019-11-191h 46TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 090: Change of Habit, Part 2 feat. Ryan DrosteGurdip, Justin & Ryan wrap up a lengthy deep dive into Elvis' last feature length film, 1969's "Change of Habit." Justin & Ryan explain why the film resonates with them, from its humor and grounded nature compared to Elvis' other films, to its good-hearted-if-clumsy attempt to address social injustices that are unfortunately still very real today. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan's so square he exits the show early to go to bed, but you won't care, because Gurdip parties it up tackling the Latin-flavored early 60s dance song "Kiss Me Quick" and Justin goes deep for a...
2019-11-111h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 089: 934 Washington Street Clinic feat. Ryan DrosteFor its 50th Anniversary, Gurdip, Ryan & Justin sit down to review Elvis' final dramatic role in "Change of Habit." Justin ranks it as his favorite Elvis film of all time, Ryan thinks highly of it, but Gurdip's not sold just yet - can his mind be changed? From its formation as a Mary Tyler Moore vehicle, to its status as an early film depiction of autism, "Change of Habit" marks a wildly different type of Elvis film (and, appropriately, a wildly different TCBCast review!) Plus, Gurdip wallops Justin in a head-to-head trivia challenge! Stay tuned next week for Songs...
2019-11-061h 38TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 086: American "Kings" - Michael & Elvis feat. Daniel TaylorThis week, Justin & Gurdip are visited by 20-year-old Elvis fan Daniel, and after a discussion about discovering & learning about Elvis as a young fan today, the guys get down to business with a lengthy dive into the similarities and differences between the careers of Elvis and Michael Jackson. Professor Ladhar gives Daniel some Elvis homework, and then for Song of the Week, Daniel selects the truly epic background behind the sweeping "An American Trilogy," and the three historic songs that comprise it, while Gurdip rescues the peppy movie tune "One Broken Heart for Sale" from its place...
2019-10-142h 03TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 085: Good Rockin' Tonight: The TV SeriesThis week, Justin & Gurdip review the first two episodes of the 1990 ABC TV Series "Elvis," starring Michael St. Gerard. Gurdip saw it when it first aired - has it held up? Justin, on the other hand, was just a baby at the time and hadn't seen it in years either; does it live up to the expectations? The guys read three emails from listeners, and then for Song of the Week, Gurdip "supposes" Elvis genuinely appreciated a gem from the Speedway soundtrack, and Justin highlights an upbeat, deep cut country track from the Promised Land LP...
2019-10-081h 45TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 083: Covers Part 2This week, Gurdip & Justin return to the world of Elvis covers, which eventually leads to an interesting theory about what elements people enjoy covers for. There's news about newly-discovered footage of Johnny Cash & Elvis from Ken Burns' Country Music Documentary, then for Song of the Week, Gurdip highlights a Fun in Acapulco cut with a massive international cover version, while Justin forgets to remember to forget Elvis' final Sun single and his first national hit - on the country charts! Feature Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Marguerita Justin: I Forgot to Remember to Forget
2019-09-241h 37TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 082: Clyde McPhatterJump in for a lengthy discussion on the deeply-felt influence of R&B icon Clyde McPhatter on Elvis's career and popular music. Whether solo, or as a member of the Dominoes or Drifters, Justin & Gurdip highlight some of their all-time favorites featuring McPhatter's soaring tenor tones. Then for Song of the Week, Gurdip tackles an underrated ballad from "Girls! Girls! Girls!" Meanwhile, Justin starts off dreaming of "A Dog's Life" but uncovers a previously never-before-discussed secret on the song's alternate takes that gives us an unusual and neat new insight into the song's development. Featured...
2019-09-172h 02TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 080: The Atomic Powered Singer - Vegas '56This week, the guys sit down to talk about Elvis' April 1956 engagement at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, including an unusually excellent quality recording of the final performance. Then during Song of the Week, Gurdip starts off strong with a massive 1960 hit for Elvis until Justin hijacks the discussion to take issue with Malcolm Gladwell's psychoanalytic analysis of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" Finally, Justin curves and swerves onto the "Speedway" where he highlights a hard-rocking metal cover version of the title track to the 1968 flick. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Are You Lonesome...
2019-09-031h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 079: Elvis' Best Album? Elvis is Back! ReviewThis week, Justin & Gurdip set the needle and crank the volume on the first album Elvis released after returning from the Army, "Elvis is Back!" While Gurdip ponders if it is in fact Elvis' best album, Justin asserts that it's Elvis' best "50s" R&B showing. Then for Song of the Week, Justin takes us to church to solemnly deep dive the history behind "Stand By Me" while Gurdip would rather invite you into his "Beach Shack" to see his etchings. Featured Songs of the Week Justin: Stand by Me Gurdip: Beach Shack
2019-08-281h 50TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 077: Elvis Week Crossover w/The Jungle Room Podcast feat. Jaime KayIt's been 42 years this week since Elvis passed away in 1977, so for the 77th episode of TCBCast, Justin and Jaime Kay, co-host of The Jungle Room Podcast, sit down for the biggest Elvis-related crossover since the Million Dollar Quartet! From life as younger Elvis fans, to viewing Elvis as a person vs an icon; from factoids about his movies to the fandom's subsections, and how Elvis might want to be remembered, nothing is off the table in this discussion! Then, for Song of the Week, Jaime tells us all about what makes "One Night of Sin" so...
2019-08-122h 17TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 073: Best & Worst Elvis Album CoversJustin & Gurdip discuss the latest Elvis news including casting rumors for Baz Luhrmann's biopic and the newly announced 69 sets. Then, inspired by fan backlash over the American Sound digital release's cover art, the guys discuss the worst and best of Elvis' album covers. Gurdip gets challenged to a massive America-themed trivia question and later, he takes a deeper look at why "Fools Fall in Love," following up and fleshing out an earlier guest Song of the Week, while Justin talks about the good times. Featured Songs of the Week: Justin: Talk About the Good Times...
2019-07-091h 58TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 072: Elvis Songs in Hollywood MoviesJustin & Gurdip look to the silver screen for some of their favorite or most interesting sightings of Elvis songs in major feature films. Then, Gurdip says "I Gotta Know" everything about a 1960 B-side and Justin picks a movie title tune Gurdip would never have guessed in a million years, then follows up with a fascinating "what if" scenario highlighting a poppy alternate song that Elvis could have cut. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Gotta Know Justin: Clambake
2019-07-021h 46TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 070: Elvis Novelty SongsIt's the silly hour again as Justin & Gurdip go through some of the strangest, funniest or interesting Elvis-themed novelty songs out there. We have our first ever Trivia victory and then for Song of the Week, Gurdip goes laughing at some people in the park and doesn't bother to explain while Justin, Elvis and Jerry Reed tell us all about "A Thing Called Love." ****Note: This episode features some historical recordings that feature brief explicit lyrics.**** Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip - The Next Step is Love Justin - A Thing...
2019-06-121h 59TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 069: Elvis Remixes, Volume 2 feat. Ryan DrosteGurdip is taking the week off so Justin sits down with Ryan to take a look at some of the harder-to-find remixes and reworkings of Elvis' music in his collection. From classic techno and mashups to reggae and rap mixes, you'll be surprised how Elvis' music has inspired DJs and producers to create both official and bootleg remixes. Then for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights a sweet, longing pop ballad from the early 60s with a surprising 90s TV show connection, while Justin finds something more profound and thought-provoking somewhere in the Heart of Rome. **Please...
2019-06-042h 29TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 068: Elvis is (Almost) Back - Billboard March 28, 1960Professor Ladhar's class is back in session as Justin cracks his textbook open to March 28, 1960 (the week before Stuck on You first appeared on the charts) to explore the cultural context Elvis was returning from the Army into. Gurdip almost gets away with skipping trivia thanks to a smooth topic transition but Justin catches him, leading to the first mid-episode Trivia section. The guys end the main topic discussing pondering which Elvis movie is the most memeable, then for Song of the Week, Justin keeps in the theme of 1960 with the B-side of Elvis' comeback single, while Gurdip finds...
2019-05-291h 52TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 067: The First Ed Sullivan AppearanceJustin, Gurdip & Ryan break down Elvis' appearance on the September 9, 1956 episode of Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town," then consider the context and impact of the performance. Does it hold up? Is it as groundbreaking as it's often said to be, or has it its importance been overstated over the years? Also, Ryan gushes over Ready Teddy while Justin is delighted by 60+ year old dry British humor. Then for 1960s triple blast during Song of the Week, Ryan picks a trippy movie tune from '68, Gurdip rocks his hula baby in a minor 1961 hit and Justin's song i...
2019-05-211h 25TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 064: Discussion w/Anthony BritchJustin & Gurdip sit down with longtime Elvis fan & collector Anthony Britch to talk about growing up when Elvis was alive, collecting Elvis, and a wide assortment of topics. Plus, news on a new 4K transfer of King Creole, and for Song of the Week, all three decades of Elvis are represented. Justin's "Loving Arms" can't shake Gurdip's "Hearts of Stone," but Anthony knows all about the Don Robertson classic "They Remind Me Too Much Of You." Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Hearts of Stone Justin: Loving Arms Anthony: They Remind...
2019-05-011h 53TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 063: Red Dead Rio SecoA different kind of role, a different kind of man! Justin & Gurdip commemorate the 50th anniversary of Elvis' 1969 western Charro! Justin brings Harry Whittington's novelization of the story to compare while Gurdip bemoans the film that could have been. Keeping with the western theme, Justin's trivia questions are all cowboy-related, and his Song of the Week is Marty Robbin's signature epic cowboy ballad (with a surprising Elvis "cover"), while Gurdip lets the good times roll with a 50s pop hit from a couple of Elvis' contemporaries. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Let the Good...
2019-04-232h 06TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 062: LaVern BakerTCBCast's full topic discussions are back on schedule with a full deep-dive into the life and music of one of Elvis' influences and contemporaries: LaVern Baker. Justin & Gurdip weave in and out of hits like Tweedle Dee and Jim Dandy to lesser-known tracks with Elvis connections such as Hey Memphis and Shake a Hand. For Song of the Week, Justin picks a once-thought-lost alternate movie title song, while Gurdip pulls a bouncy ballad from the King Creole soundtrack. *****Please note: This episode features a section featuring historical recordings that include explicit language.***** Featured Songs of...
2019-04-162h 02TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 061: We Got StungOn this episode of TCBCast, Justin & Gurdip talk Shazam and Captain Marvel Jr's influence on Elvis, the prospect of Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, Gurdip thinks Mexico is a city, and for Song of the Week, Gurdip gets stung by a great 50s hit and Justin tackles one of the few rock'n'roll hits by Elvis influence Roy Hamilton. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Got Stung Justin: Don't Let Go (Roy Hamilton)
2019-04-0957 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 060: Just Call Us LonesomeJustin is back! This week, Justin & Gurdip have news about the Million Dollar Quartet spin-off show "Heartbreak Hotel," Justin almost aces trivia and then for Song of the Week, Justin & Gurdip both pick songs of loneliness from early Elvis films in 1957 and 1961. Plus... April Fools! We have just one more week of abbreviated TCBCasts before we'll return to our normal show format. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Lonely Man Justin: Lonesome Cowboy
2019-04-011h 03TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 058: Just Tell Her Elvis Said HelloGurdip & Justin briefly review the new "Suspicious Minds" digital single, discuss the legacy of drummer Hal Blaine, and make a side tangent to talk about the Michael Jackson doc "Leaving Neverland" before diving headfirst into Song of the Week, where Justin highlights an underrated 60s B-side and Gurdip sticks like glue to his Song of the Week. *Warning & apologies - there is one use of explicit language that was not bleeped as usual this week* The Music Enhancement Channel Gurdip references this episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCymxfkAWH8E_PYmkvnLzTPQ Featured Songs...
2019-03-1956 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 057: Rubberneckin'TCBCast is back after a week off! In this "shorter" TCBCast, Justin outlines the next 2-3 weeks of the show and his busy non-show commitments, then Gurdip & Justin discuss several major news items including news of a new Fun In Acapulco FTD set and an upcoming 1969 live show Record Store Day release. For Song of the Week, Gurdip takes on a rollicking classic from the Bobby Fuller Four while Justin looks, stares, everywhere and sees everything in sight. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Fought the Law (Bobby Fuller Four) Justin: Rubberneckin'
2019-03-121h 09TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 055: Elvis All-Star Tribute ReviewThe star-studded Elvis All-Star Tribute paying homage to the '68 Comeback Special has finally dropped on NBC, so Gurdip & Justin sit down to give it a full review. Justin goes off on a short rant about some of the responses to the special he's seen online from a handful of fans, and then for Song of the Week, Gurdip picks a heartfelt song of love and loss from 1970 while Justin highlights a rare one-off live recording. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I've Lost You Justin: Suzie-Q
2019-02-261h 58TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 054: Anti-Valentine's DayElvis was known as the master of the love song, but there are at least a handful of non-romantic songs for those who don't have someone to celebrate Valentine's Day with. Leaving out gospel, Christmas and contractually-obligated movie tunes, Gurdip & Justin take a look at the 29 other non-romantic songs in Elvis' catalogue and pick their 10 favorites. Justin makes predictions for the NBC All-Star Tribute (this is being posted after the airing - Justin loved it!) For Song of the Week, Gurdip shines a light on a doo-wop adaptation from the Sun era while Justin spins a yarn of webs...
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TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 053: Elvis CountryYear two of TCBCast kicks off with a bang as Justin & Gurdip sit down Elvis' 1970 concept album, Elvis Country, to see if it has held up over the years. TCBCast pays homage to George Klein, and while Justin's song of the week continues the "classic country" theme of the show, Gurdip brings out Elvis' 1977 doo-wop romp. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Little Darlin' Justin: Tennessee Waltz
2019-02-131h 40TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 052: AnniversaryThis week, Justin & Gurdip reflect on 50 years since the '69 Sessions, 60 years since "The Day the Music Died" and 1 year of TCBCast. Thank you to everyone who has joined us this past year on this crazy journey through Elvis' career and music. We hope this next year is even better. Listen to the end for a special surprise from Justin that takes the show full-circle. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Come On Let's Go (Ritchie Valens) Justin: Without Love (There is Nothing)
2019-02-051h 46TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 051: "Guys... Rescue Me!" Harum Scarum Part 2In this thrilling conclusion to the review of Harum Scarum, Justin loses it to "Golden Coins," discuss the aftermath of the film's release, and the TCBCast team finally answers whether they think this is Elvis' Worst Movie. (Spoiler: You might be surprised!) For Song of the Week, guest host Ryan Droste picks a near-miss Springsteen song that could have been an Elvis classic, Gurdip tackles a country-rock hit from '61 and Justin closes the episode highlighting one of Elvis' biggest post-50s rockers. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Little Sister Justin: (You're...
2019-01-291h 25TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 049: The Week Before ElvisThis week's TCBCast starts off strong with a ton of news from Elvis' birthday, including a new tribute single "The Pledge" by fan musicians Chris Fillmore and Ron Glaser. Justin quizzes Gurdip in the new Trivia Game section and then for the main topic, Professor Ladhar cracks open the history books to March 1956, the week before "Heartbreak Hotel" first appeared on the charts, to see what the pop music landscape was. Justin's song of the week highlights Elvis' cover of a Statler Bros tune, but then all hell breaks loose when Gurdip pulls out a Johnny Cash...
2019-01-151h 34TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 048: Happy Birthday Elvis! The "Lost" EpisodeWe celebrate Elvis' 84th birthday by Justin losing half the audio for this week's episode! What a great start to 2019! Justin talks today's news from the NBC All-Star Special, asks for you to send us YOUR story of how you became an Elvis fan, then spotlights some of the best and most interesting "off-air" moments from TCBCast's first year. Then, in lieu of Song of the Week, Justin's review of the Bubba Ho-Tep prequel comic is rescued from this week's otherwise lost episode. Sorry to everyone but hopefully you enjoy these cool sidebar discussions about Elvis & his...
2019-01-0952 minTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 047: Christmas MemoriesDespite a hectic holiday season, Gurdip & Justin sit down to share their favorite Elvis Christmas songs, favorite gifts and memories, and ring in the New Year the Elvis way. For Song of the Week, Gurdip highlights a great Ricky Nelson track while Justin reaches out to Jesus. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Poor Little Fool (Ricky Nelson) Justin: Reach Out To Jesus
2018-12-311h 32TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 046: Don't Be Cruel/July '56 Session Pt 2 feat. Jamie KelleyFollowing up from last week's episode, Gurdip, Justin & Jamie continue an in-depth discussion of Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel and Anyway You Want Me, and why Elvis' versions of his hits changed over the years. Gurdip's Song of the Week is just "too much" while Justin's song, from one of Elvis' contemporaries, somehow proves it's a small world when his research leads right back to him! Check out Jamie Kelley at jamiekelleymusic.com as well as his instrumentals project, justawesomekaraoke.com. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Too Much Justin: Hooked on a...
2018-12-211h 15TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 044: Singer Presents Elvis50 years ago, Elvis' NBC TV special aired just in time for the holidays. Gurdip & Justin break down how it happened, the show itself, and just some of its after-effects. Then for Song of the Week, Justin pulls the Doo-Wop rug out from under Gurdip, and Gurdip heads to the 70s for a stunning live ballad. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Let It Be Me Justin: I Need You So
2018-12-041h 50TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 042: Really Gonesville (aka Top 5 Favorite Movie Music Scenes)Justin & Gurdip count down their Top 5 most favorite (not best!) movie music scenes. Then, Gurdip "cheaps out" on Song of the Week with a duplicate (but excellent!) movie song from his list of top movie music scenes, while Justin highlights a 1969 American Sound deep cut celebrating the life of a wanderer. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Don't Want To Be Tied Justin: Inherit the Wind
2018-11-201h 26TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 41: Run-Run-RunawayWe're back! Unfortunately, with Justin's grandpa passing away, we decided to focus on current Elvis news including Elvis' Medal of Freedom and new FTDs. Next week will be a full topic discussion as usual! For Song of the Week, Gurdip finally picks a non-doo-wop ballad (and a memorable one at that!) while Justin run-run-run-run-runs away with the rest of the show! Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I'll Remember you Justin: Runaway
2018-11-141h 07TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 039: Novelty SongsDressed up in their Halloween costumes (and both ill with colds), Justin & Gurdip explore the fun world of mid-20th Century novelty songs, many with surprising Elvis connections. Then for Song of the Week, Justin celebrates Spaghetti Westerns and Gurdip highlights a great doo-wop classic. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Come Go With Me (The Del-Vikings) Justin: Charro!
2018-10-311h 23TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 035: Not-So-Viva ElvisWhat's the opposite of Viva? This week, Justin & Gurdip take a look at where the ironically short-lived 2010 Cirque production "Viva Elvis" went awry and where it succeeded. Justin makes an important correction regarding the newly discovered army home recordings, and for Song of the Week, Gurdip highlights an obscure but upbeat 60s movie tune while Justin quits his job down at the car wash and leaves his mama a goodbye note. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I'll Take Love Justin: Guitar Man
2018-10-021h 57TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 034: The KillerThis week, Gurdip & Justin examine the musical career of Elvis' colleague Jerry Lee Lewis. From his days at SUN to his later country shift, could he ever shake his traditional rock roots to cross-genre success? During Song of the Week, Justin highlights a lengthy R&B answer record history behind one of Elvis' SUN singles, while Gurdip hones in on a rare Sun-era live recording with deep doo-wop roots. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Little Mama Justin: Good Rockin' Tonight
2018-09-251h 46TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 032: January-February 1956 RCA SessionsJustin & Gurdip continue to progress through Elvis' studio sessions with the January & February 1956 sessions that mostly comprised his first LP and singles for RCA. Then, for Song of the Week, Justin tackles a Bobby Darin tune Elvis covered in 1969, while Gurdip highlights a pleasant, underrated doo-wop gem from 1960's Elvis is Back! Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Thrill of Your Love Justin: I'll Be There
2018-09-121h 41TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 031: Elvis Collecting feat. Ryan DrosteWhile Gurdip is out, Justin sits down with Ryan Droste of the TopRopeNation podcast to swap stories of discovering Elvis' music, collecting Elvis records, and even discuss Ryan's thesis paper, which was about Elvis. For Song of the Week, Ryan brings an early 60s soundtrack tune that challenged Elvis vocally, while Justin highlights a minor 70s hit with a surprising history behind it. Listen to more of Ryan at www.topropenation.com and watch the video of his daughter being calmed by Elvis' voice at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmdHTt3T6Xk Featured...
2018-09-031h 48TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 030: The Happiest Place on EarthGurdip's goin' to Disney! So with limited recording time this week, Gurdip gives his brief thoughts on Alan Hanson's "Elvis '57" book and highlights Elvis' Vancouver performance. Meanwhile, Justin has an Elvis sighting on Reddit with the 1977 video of "Unchained Melody," and then most of this episode is spent covering two genuinely obscure songs, one upbeat tune cut from an early 60s film, and another a forgotten 70s single. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Steppin' Out of Line Justin Gausman: I'm Leavin'
2018-08-281h 14TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 029: Where No One Stands Alone ReviewGurdip & Justin sit down with the latest reimagining of Elvis' music, Sony's "Where No One Stands Alone" to see how it stands up to scrutiny. Then, for Song of the Week, Justin feels the burn of another could-have-been TCB Band-recorded tune Elvis never cut, while Gurdip highlights one of Elvis' excellent early 60s film hits. Also highly recommended this week is Episode 221 of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle podcast, which features an in-depth interview with audio engineer for "Where No One Stands Alone," Ed Seay. http://bobbyoinnercircle.com/221-ed-seay/ You can purchase Where No...
2018-08-211h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 028: Elvis-Inspired FilmsThis week, Justin & Gurdip sit down to discuss Elvis-inspired films as well as react to early previews of "Where No One Stands Alone" ahead of next week's full album review. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip wears his love for a late 50s pop track around his neck, but it hurts Justin how underrated "It Hurts Me" is. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Wear My Ring Around Your Neck Justin: It Hurts Me
2018-08-152h 00TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 027: King Creole Film CommentarySync up your DVD or digital copy of King Creole and watch along with Gurdip & Justin! From Michael Curtiz's direction to Elvis' co-stars like Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau and Delores Hart, from the heavily Leiber/Stoller soundtrack to whether it really qualifies as film noir, this is a unique TCBCast episode for a truly unique highlight in Elvis' filmography. Please note: due to some editing issues, there are brief portions of the commentary where there are silences. These are intentional to keep the commentary synchronized with your copy of King Creole. For Song of the...
2018-08-042h 33TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 025: Our Least Favorite Elvis SongsEvery artist has a few clunkers to go with their most innovative, emotional and resonant hits, and with a catalogue as big as Elvis', both Gurdip & Justin have a handful they skip over. We're bracing for the angry emails as we highlight the songs that aren't likely to be featured as Songs of the Week. Then Gurdip digs into the history behind Elvis's 1958 hit cover of a Hank Snow tune while Elvis' searing hot 1972 hit version of a Dennis Linde song is Justin's pick for Song of the Week. Songs of the Week Justin...
2018-07-181h 39TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 021: Justin's Top 10 Elvis CommercialsThis week, Justin & Gurdip dig up a topic from a previously unfinished episode of Justin's webseries Blue Suede Reviews, exploring the best and oddest Elvis-related TV commercials. For Song of the Week, Gurdip's "Bringing it Back" with an album cut from the "Today" album, while Justin thinks people should revisit the funky "Just A Little Bit" from the "Raised on Rock" album. Unfortunately, our record date for this happened before learning of DJ Fontana's passing. Tune in next week for our reaction. Songs of the Week Justin - Just A Little Bit Gurdip...
2018-06-191h 34TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 020: Days in the SUNIn one of our most in-depth episodes yet, Gurdip & Justin explore Elvis' seminal period at SUN under the tutelage of producer Sam Phillips. From My Happiness to When It Rains, It Really Pours, this episode features a deep dive into perhaps the most formative years of Elvis' career. Then, when Justin accidentally ruins Gurdip's gospel-tinged Song of the Week Gurdip makes sure it's "Saved", but Justin makes up for it with a rollicking ode to the open seas from "Girls! Girls! Girls!" PLEASE NOTE: This episode does include an historical recording that includes some sexually explicit language...
2018-06-122h 06TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 016: Smoochin' KinfolkJustin & Gurdip are joined by Gurdip's nephew Roman for a discussion on becoming a young Elvis fan in 2018, then all three tackle the 1964 rom-com Elvis movie Kissin' Cousins and even Justin, ever the optimist, struggles to maintain a level head when up against soundtrack tunes like "Barefoot Ballad." Then, all three Song of the Week selections coincidentally hail from the excellent 1968-69 period, with Gurdip showcasing a "Wonderful World," Roman explaining why "Mama Liked The Roses" and Justin discussing why The Trouble with Girls is "Almost" Elvis' most underrated film. Songs of the Week Justin...
2018-05-151h 53TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 012: The Searcher First Impressions Feat. Ryan BrewerTCBCast falls under a spell with impromptu co-host Ryan Brewer of Magic-Time Films filling in for Gurdip. Justin brings his initial impressions of HBO's "Elvis Presley: The Searcher," Justin & Ryan discuss an outsider's perspective on Elvis, the impact of recorded music, TV and the internet on generational gaps and popular music, and even dig into some behind the scenes details of the making of Justin's short film "Never Been to Graceland." Then, two of the most popular Elvis tunes of all time feature in Song of the Week! Songs of the Week Justin - Jailhouse Rock
2018-04-171h 12TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 004: Biopic ShowdownIt's biopic vs biopic in a showdown of epic proportions! Gurdip & Justin compare the 1979 ABC Elvis film starring Kurt Russell to the 2005 CBS miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Meanwhile, Justin's saga of finding "Kiss My Firm but Pliant Lips" continues and for the Songs of the Week, both Gurdip & Justin showcase Elvis working in a different studio setting! Songs of the Week Justin - I Got A Thing About You Baby Gurdip - Power of My Love
2018-02-201h 48TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan PodcastTCBCast 001: Becoming an Elvis FanIn our inaugural episode, hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman discuss how TCBCast came about, growing up after Elvis' death as a second generation fan, Elvis's musical growth from a rock'n'roll star to all-around entertainer, how Elvis' fame is a cautionary tale for internet celebrities, and pick their first songs of the week! Songs of the Week Justin - Portrait of My Love Gurdip - Such a Night
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