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Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #25 - Roy Ayers, Wartime, etc.Super-Special-not-so-Secret Friend Don returns to the diningroom table for another thrilling bonus episode. Deon and Jay welcome his ass with arms wide open, as Lightnin’ Lickers are want to do. Twelve crackin’ tracks are lifted from wax and stitched back onto a mixtape after an in-depth discussion of the artists who created said cuts takes place. It’s good to be back. Happy (Merry) St. Patrick’s Day (Bay City Christmas)!Sonic contributors to the latest bonus episode of Lightnin’Licks Radio podcast include: Max Heath, Prince and the Revolution, Alan Silvestri, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arc of All, Ju...2025-03-251h 03
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS - Spring TrainingThe world may be on fire, but at least baseball is returning. That's some welcome good news. The cleats clickin', the mitts poppin', the bats crackin'...oh man! The sounds of this soon-to-be-season are as satisfying as she gets, folks! In honor of our Detroit Tigers’ Grapefruit League season kicking off (acceptable mixed-sports metaphor) today, we're placing a refreshing treat in our episode feed.Deon created the original pilot episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio in May of 2019. He did so to test all of the music and recording equipment in the basement and also to convince Jay th...2025-02-2221 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#42 - 2024 LeftoversIt’s 2025, but the Lickers are still snackin’ on the sonic deliciousness that was brought to the table in the year of Our Lord 2024. Pull up a chair, slap on a bib, and join Jay, Deon, and Don for an intimate dinner party fit for rock & roll royalty. We've got all the fixins!Sonic contributors to the forty-second episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include:Gravediggaz, Method Man, John Ussery, De La Soul, Prince Paul, Brothers Johnson, M.M. Knapps, James Todd Smith, The Last Poets, an uncleared sample from the west coast gangster rap label...2025-01-1255 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#41 - Top Albums of 2024“We’re gonna take a (llonnnng) trip right now. Like we always do about this time.”
List week has come and gone, but Lightnin’ Licks Radio is once again runnin’ it back. As we embark on 2025, let’s reflect on the best of the best musical offerings released over the past twelve months. Lickers Jay and Deon take a deep dive into the most delightful vinyl LPs that soundtracked their day-to-day and made them feel some way. We’ve been gifted a bountiful cornucopia of sonic deliciousness in 2024. Join us at the dining room table for stories over champagne...2025-01-031h 55
Lightnin' Licks RadioBonus #24 - Stephen Wilson Jr. , Tears for Fears, etc.Let us examine the truths and falsehoods surrounding the most recent bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio…FACT: It is typical for the Lickers to lag a bit behind the “Year’s Best” list-making frenzy which consumes the majority of the sonic commentary mediasphere. FICTION: LLR is the only EOY list that matters. FACT: It’s still worth the flippin’ wait. Check back the first week of January, baby! FICTION: This month’s super-special-secret-friend is two-time Saturn award-nominated* actor Crispin Hellion Glover. FACT: Our super-special-secret-friend is an interesting and kind soul with great taste in music. FICTION: LLR podcast bonu...2024-12-091h 25
Lightnin' Licks Radio#40 - Love at First ListenClearly, vinyl records play a significant role in Jay and Deon’s lives. But how did this all start? Well, episode 40 examines their origin stories. Ten classic artists who helped shape the Lickers’ sonic identities are discussed and another crackin’ mixtape is curated, created, and (hopefully) cranked. God gave rock and roll to us, Goddamn it. Put it in your soul already.
Sonic contributors to the fortieth episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast includes (in order of appearance):
Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Derrick Harriott, Townes Van Zandt, James Todd Smith, Boy Meets Girl, Berlin, Super Lover Cee & Ca...2024-11-181h 54
Lightnin' Licks Radio#40 - Love at First ListenVinyl records play a significant role in Jay and Deon’s lives. They're 100% obsessed with music. But how did this madness all start? Well, episode 40 of LLR examines their origin stories. Ten classic artists who helped shape the Lickers’ sonic identities are discussed while another crackin’ mixtape is curated, created, and (hopefully) cranked. God gave rock and roll to us, Goddamn it! Put it in your souls already.Sonic contributors to the fortieth episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include (in order of appearance): Brothers Johnson, dialogue from Peter Pan Records' "G.I. Joe: Esc...2024-11-171h 18
Lightnin' Licks RadioBonus #23 - Band Canyon, fake Zombies, and HHMJoin Jay and Deon at the dining room table as they discuss the musical projects they have been obsessed with as of late. Super-special-secret friend Gary Johnson revisits Michigan's rich music history and exposes touring sonic imposters of yesteryear. A Hell's Half Mile Music Festival preview is also included in this joyful and juicy episode. Dig in!Sonic contributors to the twenty-third BONUS episode of Lightnin’Licks radio podcast include:Koreatown Oddity, Brothers Johnson, Jurassic 5, DJ NuMark, Dave Matthews Band, Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Quincy Jones, Left Banque, The Ballroom, October Country, The Fifth Dimension, Sh...2024-10-211h 41
Lightnin' Licks Radiobread machineAvailable for the first time ever on the internet, it's bread machine!
Sonic contributors to this bonus Lightnin' Licks Radio content include: Godfather Don, De La Soul and Prince Paul, Deon, Slaunchwise, Bread, and Bob Green with Jay Glysz as bread machine.
Snippet taken from Lightnin' Licks Radio Bonus #23: Band Canyon, fake Zombies, and HHM.
Tracklist:
(1) introduction (2) Guitar Man (3) Everything I Own (4) If
Track 2 written by Jerry Reed.
Tracks 3 and 4 written by David Gates.
2024-10-0912 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#39 - "K."Kindred know-it-alls Deon and Jay kick knowledge…f#@% it, you know where this is going.In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives tospark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past half century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefitedfrom utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2024, kooky, knuckleheaded yet somehow still award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon fo...2024-09-091h 51
Lightnin' Licks RadioBonus #22 - Stone Gossard, MF Doom, etc.Super-special-secret friend Matt Heller (a.k.a. DJ Snakes) joins Lightnin’ Lickers Jay and Deon for an in-depth discussion about what he’s been listening to. In true DJ form, Snakes brings four rare/abstract vinyl singles to Electric Kitsch for a conversation about the DIY punk scene of his adolescence, the intersection of skateboarding and hip-hop, dusty independent soul holy grail 45s, proto-drumless rap from Wu’s G.O.A.T. (arguably), and an unlikely emcee whose appeal is seemingly without boundaries.As always, an eclectic custom mixtape is curated and included on the back end. Lickers gonna lick...2024-08-111h 32
Lightnin' Licks Radiohumpe humpe promoIn BONUS episode #19 of LLR, Jay brought an LP from German Neue Deutsche Welle sister duo Humpe (und) Humpe to the dining room table. It was a treat. The lyrics to their song "Yama-ha" reminded us of something we saw in a parody horror flick twenty-or-so years after the album's release.2024-07-3101 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#38 - Deep DiscographiesIn episode #38 of LLR, we explore and celebrate the deep discographies of some of our favorite artists. We’ll revisit surprisingly solid solo efforts, sensational side projects, and often overlooked, audacious LP releases from way-back-when, which gave listeners a taste of the sonic greatness to come. Plug your noses and blow it out your ears, Podcast America…we’re about to dive deep!Sonic contributors to episode thirty-eight of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include: Derrick Harriott, Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Townes Van Zandt, James Todd Smith, George Gershwin & Michael Sweeney, Johnny Marr, The Smiths, Thin Lizzy, Ace Frehly, M. Ward...2024-07-081h 02
Lightnin' Licks RadioBonus #21 - Hozier, DJ Shadow, etc.21st dang installment of LLR pod’s bonus offering is OFF THE FLIPPN’ CHAIN. Jay and Deon discuss what’s been on their turntables and pumped into their ears as of late. A mildly summery mixtape is manufactured with input from Super-Secret-Special-Friend Scott Baker, who also joins the Lickers to rap about podcasting, creating his own music, and (sometimes reluctantly) sharing sonic interests with his children. Join us for a super-sized helping of sonic deliciousness. TRANSLATION: This b!#@h is looooooooooooooong. Enjoy!Sonic contributors to the twenty-first bonus episode ofLightnin’ Licks Radio include: Koreatown Oddity, DJ Nu-Mark, Jurassic...2024-06-011h 22
Lightnin' Licks Radio#37 - "J."Lickers Jay and Deon wax poetic on ten of their favorite records from their respective collections which are filed under the letter J. Their choices lead to discussions on Blindboy Boatclub (he rules), the origins of their nicknames (do you even know these guys?), another blind-bought Burger Records beauty (Jay is a total Burger fanboy), Steve Albini (R.I.P.), and much more. Tune in and rock out!---In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative...2024-05-181h 09
Lightnin' Licks RadioBonus #20 - The Gaslight Anthem, Chris Whitley, etc.This is our true crime podcast. This is also three-plus hours of engaging content featuring a few comedians relentlessly speaking over one another. SIIIIIIKE! It's simply Jay and Deon yapping about the vinyl records they’ve been listening to as of late. Their super-secret-special friend, MLive crime reporter and stupendous social gathering contriver Cole Waterman joins the party to add some crackin' tunes to a mixtape. You should totally join along as the three old pals discuss music, writing, and the meaning of life and/or why it's a gruesome, tiresome, pointless goddamn slog. Enjoy!Sonic (non-mix) co...2024-05-1559 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#36 - Great Compilation AlbumsAnthologies. Perspectives. Comps. No music geek's collection is complete without a wonderful compilation record (or twelve). Some of the greatest albums EVER are actually amalgamations of singles that get pulled together into their own separate, often themed collection. Whether examining the sounds of scenes, eras, genres or labels... or cataloging rarities and otherwise hard to find hits, comps consistently scratch the music enthusiast's sonic itch. Join Lightnin’ Lickers Jay and Deon as they discuss some of their all-time favorite “various artist” comps and the stories behind them. Stay tuned for this month’s mixtape which serves as a compilation of capti...2024-03-101h 02
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #19 - R.E.M., Mannequin P___y, etc.Hooooooo doggies! LLR returns with another bonus episode featuring an eclectic mix of everything Jay and Deon have been f#@%ing with, sonically speaking. Library music with Library Mark? Check. Venezuelan psych rock? Check. German new wave? You betcha. Art rap, classic jangly American pop and egg punk? YOU KNOW THAT'S RIGHT! Join the fun. It was worth the wait. Promise.Sonic contributors to the nineteenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include: Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Black Midi, De La Soul, Ideal, Cal Tjader, Hoyt Axton, Steppenwolf, Blind Melon, Frances Lee McCain, Zach Gal...2024-02-2659 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#35 - "I." The “I”s have it! And Lightnin’ Licks Radio has the “I”s. Ten of them to be exact. Jay and Deon discuss their favorite vinyl records filed under the letter I. It’s intimate and intense. It's immersive and inspiring though, ironically, they’re idiots.
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In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past half century, countless artists and professionals across the glo...2024-02-091h 44
Lightnin' Licks Radio#35 - "I" The “I”s have it! And Lightnin’ Licks Radio has the “I”s. Ten of them to be exact. Jay and Deon discuss their favorite vinyl records filed under the letter I. It’s intimate and intense. It's immersive and inspiring though, ironically, they’re idiots.--In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past half century, countless artists and profession...2024-02-081h 03
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #18 - 2023 LEFTOVERSThe hits didn't stop with #11 for Jay nor Deon in 2023. This past calendar year brought us plenty of noteworthy vinyl releases, and the eighteenth bonus episode rightfully shines a spotlight on said sonic successes. These sounds are downright delightful. It's an honor to share them with podcast America.ROCK. ON.Sonic (non-mix) contributors to this special 2023 Leftovers edition of Lightning Licks Radio include:Howard Glysz, Prince Paul, De La Soul, Ethan Klein, Dinner Party, Michael Gonet, Sonic Youth, Destroyer, Laura Branigan, The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, Bully, Soccer Mommy, Rat Boys, Julian Casablancas, Mother...2024-01-0745 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#34 - Top 22 Albums of 2023
MIXTAPE AVAILABLE NOW ON MIXCLOUD & SOUNDCLOUD
Moving forward, but not before we take a look back. 2023 was another wonderful year in music. Lickers Jay and Deon ring in the New Year by each revealing their top 11 (we go to eleven) vinyl long players in the year of Our Lord twenty twenty-three. Break out the champagne and Blue Chair Bay, this episode is a journey.
DEON’S TOP 11:
11 - Durand Jones – Wait Til I Get Over
10 – Unknown Mortal Orchestra - V
9 – Dinner Party – Enigmatic Society
8 – Open Mike Eagle – Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineerin...2024-01-061h 42
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #17 - Taylor Swift, Dwight Twilley Band, etc.Jay discusses Brazilian psych and girl group goodness. He also recalls the origins of his unlikely friendship with a literary working-class hero, who in turn introduced him to the syrupy sounds of a power pop legend. Deon brings urban hits, brand-spanking new indie pop and experimental space rock to the mix. Super-secret-special friend Nichole dishes on her love of T Swift (but not necessarily Swifties) and Allison Mosshart. Ahh Yeah. Alright.Sonic (non-mix) contributors to the seventeenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include:The Koreatown Oddity, DJ Nu-Mark, Jurassic 5, Dave Matthews Band, Zach Br...2023-11-261h 06
Lightnin' Licks Radio#33 - "H."What the H? Exactly. The award-winning* Lickers discuss some of their favorite records filed under the letter H.
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In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2023, idiotic, introverted hobby podcasters and...2023-11-051h 36
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS # 16 - Wednesday, The Donnas, etc.Jay and Penny Lover discuss what’s been yanking their sonic cranks as of late. Repeat guest Don throws in his two cents as well. We don’t understand it. Oh, what’s come over us? But we’re not gonna worry. No. Not anymore. Because when men are in love, we’ve only got one story. That’s why our love is lost somewhere in your kiss. When we’re lost and alone, it’s you that we miss. With a love like yours, it’s hard to resist. Oh-oh-oh.Sonic contributions to the sixteenth bonus ep...2023-10-1049 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS Sizzlin' Summer mixtapeRandom ska-jazz-rock-R&B-rap-pop set.
(1) Ethiopia - Obeah Book / Dub Versions (2) King Tubby - Dancing Dubs (3) The Paragons - On The Beach (4) Desmond Dekker - Beautiful and Dangerous (5) Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters - Jungle Lion (6) Yusef Lateef - Like It Is (7) It's Yourz (8) Def Jef - On The Real Tip (9) Yusek & Bartrand Burgalat - Icare (10) The Brand New Heavies & Black Sheep - State of Yo (11) Cymande - Dove (12) Fugess / Inspectah Deck - Triumph Verse (13) Arrested Development - Ease My Mind (14) Zhane - Hey Mr. DJ (15) Shanice - I Love Your Smile.
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Lightnin' Licks Radio#32 - Labels We TrustThe heat is (dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun) ON! Ending summer with a bang, the award-winning Lickers are discussing what they consider to be some of the most trusted record labels of all time. Even in the digital hellscape that is 2023, a reputable record label can be an important point of interest when discovering new bands, or music that may have been around a while but is new to you. Join the dysfunctional duo in a conversation built around the business entities that bring our favorite music onto our turntables and into our ears.Sonic contributors to the...2023-08-061h 00
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #15 - Quelle Chris, Faces, etc.Your award-winning Lickin’ duo is back in action with another bonus episode filled to the brim with sonic recommendations from their personal collections. They also meet up for a pleasant Sunday afternoon conversation with super-special-secret friend Bryan Konieczka at Electric Kitsch to rap about what’s been on his turntable as of late. Gold stars all around.Sonic contributors to the fifteenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include: random KPM archived K-Mart sounding shit, Brothers Johnson, Dave Matthews Band, Jurassic Five, DJ Nu-Mark, Zach Braff & Natalie Portman, I Alive, Come, The Posies, The Fugs, The Mugwomps, Iggy...2023-07-161h 06
Lightnin' Licks Radio#31 - Nuthin' but a "G" thangOur favorite vinyl records from bands or artists filed under "G". And...GO!
In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2022, idiot basement-dwelling, award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found...2023-06-271h 47
Lightnin' Licks Radio#31 - "G." (redux)
Episode 31 is back after being banned from all streaming platforms. New (the same) and improved (still mid) with certain sonic elements removed (as to not get sued). It’s time to find out which LPs and/or 12” singles filed under the letter “G” from Jay & Deon’s collections they love most, then rap about the artists behind the beloved vinyl. GO!
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In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of w...2023-06-251h 39
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #14 - Neil Young, Slum Village, etc.Bonus episode fourteen features the award-winning Lightnin’ Lickers* Jay and Deon sharing what they’ve been sonically f#@%ing with as of late. A field trip to their record store of choice, Electric Kitsch, finds them seated in conversation with super special not-so-secret friend Trevor. Trev discusses then submits a LLR all-time record of FIVE (5) choice cuts to this month’s mixtape. Five? You give an inch…
Sonic contributors to the fourteenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include:
Townes Van Zandt, the Jesus and Mary Chain, James Todd Smith, Supertramp, Wolf Alice, Jordana, Ohio Players, A...2023-05-241h 43
Lightnin' Licks Radio#30 - "Name" That TuneHi. Our name is Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast. Song titles that are also a person’s name is the theme of episode thirty. “Name” that tune. Get it? Join Lickers Jay and Deon as they discuss some of their favorite name songs and the artists responsible for them. Stay healthy out there, Podcast America. Also, check your sump pump(s).Sonic contributors to episode thirty of Lightnin’ Lick Radio podcast include: Lee Moses, Holland-Dozier-Holland, James Todd Smith, Labi Siffre, Seth McFarlane, Shirley Ellis, Lincoln Chase, Charles Calello, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Parliament Funkadelic, Soul Doctors, Carson Williams, Harry and Roberta...2023-04-0154 minLightnin' Licks RadioLightnin' Licks Radio [OFFICIAL PODCAST TRAILER]
Lightnin' Licks Vinyl Preservation Society founding members Jay and Deon discuss the records that they've fallen in love with while diving deep into the stories behind these beloved LPs and 45s. Each episode is produced in supersonic stereo as a "mixtape within a mixtape" featuring sounds from your next favorite artist just waiting to be discovered. Tune in and rock out!
Lightnin' Licks Radio is powered by Blue Chair Bay.
The views expressed during this broadcast are solely that of the Lightnin' Lickers and do not necessarily reflect views held by Kenneth...2023-03-1903 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #13 - Liquid Mike, Beastie Boys, etc.13. Unlucky? Who’s to say? Either way, hosts Deon and Jay are more than happy to sip some Blue Chair Bay and share sonic sunshine with all the Lickers out there in Podcast America. Longtime pal Cody Maresec of crackin' power punk/pop rock outfit Liquid Mike joins the conversation and adds a few slammin' tracks to the mixtape. What a dang treat.
Sonic (non-mix) contributors to the thirteenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include: Prince Paul / De La Soul / Eddie Murphy / Zack Braff / Natile Portman / Slick Rick / Pink Floyd / Cat Power / The Replacements / Husker Du / Goo G...2023-03-141h 44
Lightnin' Licks Radio#29 - "F."Recovering from another Valentine’s Day hangover, the lovesick Lickers return to once again to play the alphabet game in episode twenty-nine. This time they’re discussing their favorite bands and/or artists that are filed away in the “F” section of their vinyl collections. Hot s#!t!
In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professi...2023-02-261h 38
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS Valentine's MegamixContains segments from Valentine’s Day-themed Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast episodes #’s 6 (“Heartache”), 13 (“Teenage Love Story”), and 20 (“Love Is…”).
Sonic contributors to this supplementary bonus episode include: Eddie Holman / Beastie Boys / Luther Ingram / Ponderosa Twins + One / Dream City Film Club / Father John Misty / George Peppard & Audrey Hepburn ("Breakfast At Tiffany’s") / The Cure / Cortney Love (the person)’s band Hole / Courtney Love (the band) / Snail Mail / AIR / Common / J Dilla / Bobby Caldwell / Huey Lewis & The News / Eazy E / Violent Femmes / Book Of Love / Matt Pond PA / Oasis / Lou Reed / The Velvet Underground / L.L. Cool J / Outkast / UGK / Marvin Gaye / Gram...2023-02-101h 40
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #12 - Elton John, Hot Hot Heat, etc.The dirty dozenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio features a glut of eclectic sonic selections curated by hosts Jay and Deon with special guest and “wee fanboy” of the pod, Philly Josh. As always, a crackin’ mixtape is available at the end of the episode.
Sonic (non-mix) contributors to this dirty dozenth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include: Lee Marvin, DJ NuMark, Jurassic Five, Dave Matthews Band, Brothers Johnson, Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Frank DeVol, Prince Paul, De La Soul, Unnatural Funk Band, Jay Dilla, Jungle Brothers, The Cure, Sweet, Freddie Mercury, Bernie Taupin, Mike Ronso...2023-01-311h 22
Lightnin' Licks Radio#28 - The LeftoversSeason friggin’ FIVE. Episode twenty-dang-EIGHT. We’re all likely still hungover from the bounty of sonic goodness 2022 offered us. What a wonderful year of music! What is the perfect way to celebrate such solid slate of new musical releases? Well…dig into the leftovers, of course! Special guest licker Josh joins Jay and Deon to discuss great records that found their way into our ears, hearts, and ultimately our collections in 2022; sort of a follow-up to our year-in-review, if you will. Make yourself a plate, this episode and its accompanying mixtape is guaranteed to be delicious. Chef's kiss.
“Lef...2023-01-211h 17
Lightnin' Licks Radio#27 - Top 22 Albums of 2022 (Year In Review)EPISODE 27: Top twenty-two albums of 2022 (Year-In-Review)
Jay and Deon each reveal their top eleven vinyl releases of this past year. As is tradition.
Jay’s Top Eleven: #11 Nilufer Yanya – PAINLESS #10 Mattiel – Georgia Gothic #9 Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms #8 Whitney – SPARK #7 Interpol – The Other Side of Make-Believe #6 Hatchie – Giving The World Away #5 Shout Out Louds – House #4 Julia, Julia – Derealization #3 Momma – Household Name #2 Weyes Blood – And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow #1 Winter – What Kind of Blue Are You?
Deon’s Top Eleven: #11 MICHELLE – AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS #10 The Chats – Get Fucked #9 Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers #8 Wet...2023-01-061h 20
Lightnin' Licks Radio#27.5 - Twenty-two for '22 (MIXTAPE)Lightnin' Lickers Deon and Jay have curated a 90-minute mixtape containing songs selected from their favorite vinyl releases of 2022. Enjoy! [EXPLICIT CONTENT]
Twenty-two for ’22 all-vinyl mixtape:
[DEON SIDE] (1) Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Tidal River (2) MICHELLE – MESS U MADE (3) Hatchie – Quicksand (4) Kendrick Lamar – Mirror (5) Julia, Julia – Where Have You Been? (6) Wet Leg – Angelica (7) Weyes Blood – Children of the Empire (8) Kurt Vile – Fo Sho (9) Mattiel – Lighthouse (10) Alex G – Miracles (11) Broken Bells – Love On The Run {45:00} [JAY SIDE] (1) Say She She – Prism (2) Whitney – MEMORY (3) Nilufer Yanya – midnight sun (4) Interpol – Mr. Credit (5) Big Thief – Change (6) Shout Out Louds – High As A Kite (7) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Burn...2023-01-061h 30
Lightnin' Licks Radio#26 - Underrated AlbumsQuite frankly and if we’re being totally honest, episode 26 is 100% underrated. The songs selected for the end-of-episode mixtape all originally appeared on underrated albums in their respective band or artist’s discographies. Tune in and show some love to some classic LPs that are sadly too often overlooked.
Sonic contributors to episode twenty-six of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include: Lee Moses / Holland-Dozier-Holland / L.L. Cool J / Pink Floyd / David Bowie / Led Zeppelin / Anthony Fantano / Offset / Throwing Muses / The Breeders / Belly / The Rolling Stones / Sly and the Family Stone / T. Rex / Mott / De La Soul / Prince Paul / The JBs...2022-12-171h 42
Lightnin' Licks RadioTHANKSGIVING BONUS: "Sports." (OUTTAKE)This is what happens when two music nerds leave their mics on in between takes and talk about...football? Happy Thanksgiving!
Sonic contributors to "Sports." include: Sparks / gameplay from NES's Tecmo Super Bowl video game cartridge.
It should be noted: Since poo-pooing the big city kitties in the Lightning Licks studio, the Detroit Lions are 3-1. Forward down the field.2022-11-2403 min
Lightnin' Licks Radioto bill, an a**hole, whom we have cancelled (OUTTAKE)What happens when mics are left on in between takes.
"I don't wanna fight anybody. I want to fist fight everybody."
Sonic contributors to this podcast outtake include: PiL / Herbie Hancock / Stu Gardner / W. Kamau Ball / Hannibal Buress / Eshu Tune / Vernon Reid / Pat Finnerty / Danny Boyle / Sex Pistols.
We Need to Talk About Cosby is available on SHOWTIME and Google Play.
The Public Image Is Rotten is available on The Roku Channel
Pistol is available on FX and hulu
Fuck Bill Cosby
G...2022-11-1915 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #11 - Trashcan Sinatras, INXS, etc.Bonus eleven is dope. The Lickers speak with their super-secret special friend _________ (shhhhh...it's a secret) about what they’ve been f#@%ing with, sonically speaking. Whoa now. Hot $h!t.
Sonic (non-mix) contributors to the 11th bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include:
Redd Foxx / DJ Nu-Mark / Jurassic 5 / Dave Matthews Band / Zach Braff / Natile Portman / SAULT / Carolina Barlow / Ron Burgundy / Neil Young / Euro Trash Girl / Lana Del Rey / Tonya Donnelly / Heidi Gluck / MF Doom / Freddie Gibbs / Prince Paul / Peanut Butter Wolf / 10cc / Supertramp / Michael Jackson / J. Geils / Bernard Wright / will.i.am / Black Eyed...2022-11-151h 55
Lightnin' Licks RadioLLR REWIND #5: Cody's Introduction To PILE, John Fahey (VIDEO)LLR REWIND #5 features an excerpt from episode 4 of Lightnin' Licks Radio where Deon and special guest Cody discuss individuals in their lives who have served as musical influencers, those beautiful souls responsible for shaping their musical tastes. For Cody, a surprising number of said influencers all entered his life during his first abbreviated stint as a student at Northern Michigan University. Cody has since returned to the university and completed his studies, but the sonic impact made by those special friends remains intact.
If you aren’t streaming on Spotify, you can view the video here on Yo...2022-11-0316 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#25 - "E."Back from September sabbatical, the Lickers return for episode 25, playin’ the alphabet game again. This time they’re discussing their favorite bands or artists that are filed under “E” in their vinyl collections. Praise be.
In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempti...2022-10-291h 37
Lightnin' Licks RadioLLR REWIND #4: Alice Cooper (VIDEO)LLR REWIND #4 features an excerpt from episode 4 of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast, where Jay and Deon pay homage to some of the unsung sonic taste-shapers that inspired them to embark on their lifelong musical journeys. Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and CCR were all introduced into the soundtrack of Jay's life by a neighbor he met through a chance summer encounter. Who in your life is most responsible for strengthening your relationship with the music you now love?
Sonic contributors to LLR REWIND # 4 include: Lee Moses / Brothers Johnson / L.L. Cool J / Marvin Gaye / Slick Rick / B...2022-10-2708 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioLLR REWIND #3: Jay's U2 Concert Experience (VIDEO)LLR REWIND #3 features a discussion from Episode 11 of Lightnin’ Licks Radio, “Rock Show”. 2020 was certainly a challenging year for music fanatics, especially for that rare breed of SUPER fan who only exists to attend live concert events. To honor said legion of dedicated music enthusiasts who have been kept from witnessing their favorite artists rock out on stage, Jay and Deon discussed some of their all-time favorite rock show moments. In this excerpt, Jay’s memories of witnessing U2 perform at the LA Coliseum during their 1987 Joshua Tree Tour takes center stage.
If not streaming on Spotify, you can...2022-10-2111 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioLLR REWIND #2: Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions...(VIDEO)In Episode 2 of Lightnin’ Licks Radio, Jay and Deon discussed what it took for a band or artist to outshine their exceptional debut effort and essentially defeat the sophomore slump. The Lickers took deep dives into a few of their favorite second long player releases of all time. In this except, Deon spotlight’s Public Enemy’s monster second studio album, It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, released in 1988.
Sonic contributors to LLR REWIND #2 include: Lee Moses / Brothers Johnson / Holland-Dozier-Holland / L.L. Cool J / Syl Johnson / Public Enemy / Primal Scream / Group Home / Terminator X & The...2022-10-1408 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioLLR REWIND #1: The Psychedelic Furs - Talk Talk Talk (VIDEO)An excerpt from Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast Episode 2: Surviving The Sophomore Slump. Jay & Deon discuss the second record from The Psychedelic Furs, the film Pretty In Pink, and pay homage to Sax God Duncan Kilburn.
Sonic contributors to this video excerpt include: Lee Moses / Brothers Johnson / Holland-Dozier-Holland / L.L. Cool J / Screaming Blue Messiahs / O.M.D. / The Glove / the Psychedelic Furs / Morphine / The Fixx / INXS / Primal Scream / Andy Weatherall.
If you are not streaming on Spotify, watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lQxkOUJoklw2022-10-1007 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioHHM recap (VIDEO)LLR's podcast hiatus during every September is due to their involvement with Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival. Jay was able to introduce Party Nails to his hometown audience (her album You Don't Have To Come Home But You Can't Stay Here was his #2 record of 2020, which was covered in episode 12), while Deon spent his evenings creating a space suitable for a truly unique live music experience. It was one helluva weekend. After the rock-n-roll hangover dissipates, the Lightnin' Lickers will return with Episode 25, where they discuss their favorite records from bands filed under the letter E. Stay tuned! 2022-09-2802 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioHHM No. 17 Music Preview (BONUS)Lightnin’ Lickers Jay and Deon discuss the upcoming 17th annual Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival, previewing the bands slated to perform while reminiscing about artists whom have previously been showcased under the HHM banner.If you’re looking to celebrate the official end of summer in a big way, Downtown Bay City is the place.HHM No. 17 Music Festival is set to kick off the evening of September21st with Indianapolis psych rock trio Karate, Guns & Tanning rocking the Opening Night Party at Old City Hall. The next e...2022-09-121h 16
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #10 -The Duke of Downtown FlintThe boys get back into the swing of things to end summer on a high note by speaking with guest Licker and fellow DJ Michael Absher, a.k.a. the Duke of Downtown Flint Town, about what he’s been listening to as of late. A crackin’ end-of-summer mixtape is curated as a result of the visit, perfect for blaring in the whip with the windows down. Enjoy!SONIC (NON-MIX) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 10th BONUS EPISODE OF LIGHTNIN’ LICKS RADIO INCLUDE: DE LA SOUL (IS DEAD) / PRINCE PAUL / DJ NUMARK / JURASSIC 5 / DAVE MATTHEWS BAND / BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY / G.O.O.D...2022-09-061h 30
Lightnin' Licks Radio#24 - Live RevueCapturing the raw chaos and electric energy of a live rock-n-roll event, then transferring said show to tape is an understandably difficult task. Over the years, however, a good number of artists have proven themselves fit for duty and done exactly that...release crackin' live records! Episode 24 of Lightnin' Licks Radio is all about such acts and their awesome live albums. Ten of our favorite concert LPs from legends, luminaries, lesser-known cats, and lunatics alike. Strap in.
Lightnin’ Licks Radio Live Revue mixtape:
[SIDE 1] (1) The Kinks – All Day and All of the Night (2) James Brown – Escape...2022-08-101h 52
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #9 - Star Pimp, The Time, etc.The boys of summer are back at it with more bodacious bonus material. Guest Licker Jordan, co-owner of LLR’s record store of choice Electric Kitsch, discusses with Jay and Deon two rare jazz records that he’s been listening to as of late.
Sonic contributors to the NINTH bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio include:
Morris Day / DJ NuMark / Jurrassic 5 / Dave Matthews Band / Zach Braff / Natile Portman / Henry Purcell / Bernard Wright / The Light Brigade / The Free Design / Graham Nash / The Beatles / Bruce Springsteen / Elvis / Johnny Cash / Nick Cave / Shiana Twain / The Kinks / The Dirtbombs / Pink F...2022-07-031h 32
Lightnin' Licks Radio#23 - "D.""D." LLR's favorite records by artists or bands whose names start with the letter D. That's deep.
In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2022, idiot basement-dwelling hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay...2022-06-051h 20
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #8 - Maple Glider, Art Pepper, etc.Jay and Deon discuss the artists they have been listening to as of late. They then travel through time and space to their record store of choice, Electric Kitsch, to chat with guest Licker Jessica about what she’s been reading and rocking out to. All-in-all, it’s simply another worthwhile sonic journey. You’re welcome to tag along.
Sonic contributors to eighth bonus episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include: DJ NuMark / Jurassic Five / Dave Matthews Band / Denzel Curry / Kenny Beats / Basehead / Bay City Rollers / The Corporation / Clifford Breston / Rose Ella Jones / Smokey Robinson / Ronnie White / an excer...2022-05-231h 22
Lightnin' Licks Radio"Dear Ernie," (PILOT EPISODE REBROADCAST)May the 4th isn't just Star Wars day or whatever - it is also the anniversary of Ernie Harwell's passing. This special bonus offering from Lightnin' Licks Radio, a rebroadcast of LLR's pilot episode, is dedicated to the memory and legacy of the legendary voice of the Detroit Tigers. Take a trip, and may the fourth...become the fifth.
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Baseball is returning. That's some welcome good news. The cleats clickin', the mitts poppin', the bats crackin'...oh man! The sounds of this soon-to-be-season are as satisfying as she gets, folks! In honor of MLB's...2022-05-0421 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioRECORD STORE DAY live DJ set PART 1April 23, 2022 10 am - 11:15 am
(1) Escape From Synth City – Chasman (2) Ian Drury & The BlockHeads – This Is What We Find (3) The 3 Pieces – Backed Up Against The Wall (4) Plastics – Copy (Welcome Back Ver.) (5) De La Soul – Patti Duke (6) Mattiel – Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun (7) Zhane – Hey Mr. DJ (8) Radio 4 – Start A Fire (9) JunkYard Band – Sardines (10) Question Mark & The Mysterians – Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby (11) Eddie Russ – The Lope Song (12) Sneaker Pimps – 6 Underground (13) Black Milk – Brain (14) Negativland – The Perfect Cut (Rooty Poops) (15) MICHELLE – Mess U Made (16) The Move – Hello Susie (17) Terry Reid – Dean (18) Masters Of Reality – Domino (19) Neil Young – Bad News Beat (20) Nina Ha...2022-04-261h 15
Lightnin' Licks RadioRECORD STORE DAY live DJ set PART 2April 23, 2020 11:16 am - 12:32 pm
22) Slade – Cum On Feel The Noize (23) Teenage Fan Club – Star Sign (24) The Ventures – Hanky Panky (25) Ural Thomas & The Pain – Smile (26) Surgery – Shimmer (27) Funky 4 + 1 – That’s The Joint (28) Holly & The Italians – Tell That Girl To Shut Up (29) Tom Petty – Hung Up And Overdue (30) Neko Case & The Sadies – Rated X (31) Gene Clark – Past Tense (33) Fetchin’ Bones – Stray (34) Gil Scott-Heron – Grandma’s Hands (35) King Crimson – Dig Me (36) Digable Planets – Little Renee (37) Lime Spiders – Slave Girl (38) The Sylvers – Stay Away From Me (39) Renegade Soundwave – Murder Music (40) SAULT – Free (41) Rotary Connection – Sunshine Of Your Love (42) OutKast – Da Art Of Storytellin’ (Part 2) (43) The Rezillos – Go...2022-04-261h 16
Lightnin' Licks RadioRECORD STORE DAY live DJ set PART 3April 23, 2022 12:33 pm - 1:50 pm
(44) The Waterboys – World Party (45) The Amboy Dukes – Baby Please Don’t Go (46) Kurt Vile – Fo Sho (47) Bootsy’s Rubber Band – Physical Love (48) Stevie Wonder – Boogie On Reggae Woman (49) Black Flag – Annihilate This Week (50) Beast In The Field – Great Watcher Of The Sky (51) Helado Negro – Run (52) El Policia - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (53) Francis Bebey – Forest Nativity (54) The System – You Are In My System (55) Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full (56) Talking Heads – Mind (57) Sufjan Stevens – All of Me Wants All of You (REMIX) (58) Mike Krol – An Ambulance (59) The Pharcyde – Drop (60) Cockney Rebel – Hideaway (61) Joe Ja...2022-04-261h 17
Lightnin' Licks Radio#22 - One-Hit Wonder(ful) ArtistsScoring a solitary megahit isn’t exactly a common occurrence for a recording artist. More often than not, they’ll land no singles on the charts whatsoever. When they are lucky enough to score a hit but subsequently fail to produce a follow-up, the label of “one-hit wonder” is often unceremoniously attached to their legacy. Jay & Deon discuss some of their favorite one-hit wonderful artists who deserve additional attention and admiration, then curate a mixtape featuring alternate choice cuts from their discographies.
One-hit wonderful mixtape:
[SIDE A] (1) Nada Surf – Blankest Year (2) Spacehog – Starside (3) Herbie Hancock – Fat Mama (4) S...2022-04-151h 47
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #7 - Olivia Rodrigo, P.M. Dawn, etc.Jay and Deon discuss their most recent musical obsessions while guest Licker Chris adds an unprecedented FOUR tracks to bonus mixtape number seven. A heaping helping of rock-n-roll, a pinch of twang, some greasy funk-n-R&B, and a dash modern pop make up the recipe to an audibly delicious entre your Lightnin’ Licks chefs have cooked up in their sonic kitchen. Chow time.
LLR Radio bonus mixtape #7
[SIDE 1] (1) P.M. Dawn - Downtown Venus (2) Beachwood Sparks - Midsummer Daydream (3) Sammy Davis, Jr. - Wichita Lineman (4) Max Q - Ot-Ven-Rot (5) Olivia Rodrigo - Brutal (6) Colin Blunstone...2022-03-201h 31
Lightnin' Licks Radio#21 - "C.""C." - LLR's favorite records by artists or bands whose names start with the letter C. It's cool.
Third verse – same as the first (and second). In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output.
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Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #6 - L.A. Witch, Kurt Vile, etc.It looks as though Jay and Deon are back on their bonus b#!!$#!t again. The SIXTH “What are you listening to?” episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio features a candid dining room table discussion with special guest Licker Alan LaFave. The mixtape eventually created by these three blokes includes eleven wonderful cuts from the worlds of hip-hop, dance-rock, Turkish psych, sunshine pop and elsewhere across the universal sonic spectrum. Come take a trip with us.
Bonus mixtape #6
[SIDE 1] (1) Tour Guide (2) A Tribe Called Quest - Steve Biko (Stir It Up) (3) Slim & The Beast - Billie (4) Ducks...2022-02-221h 23
Lightnin' Licks Radio#20 - Love Is...Behold, the third annual ridiculously cheeky lovefest from your friends at Lightnin’ Licks Radio. Disgusting.
They walk in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in their aspect and their eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er...2022-02-091h 50
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS - Artificial Intelligence[CONNECTION SUCCESSFUL] There will come a time, in the not-too-distant future, when robots will overtake most of the jobs that we humans presently perform. This includes content creation. Machine learning technologies and AI capabilities are growing by the second. AI-generated content will certainly soon be proliferating on the Internet, with consumers less likely to be capable of differentiating between robot content and genuine products of the creative human brain.
In the spirit of embracing the near-limitless potential of AI technology, a very special bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio has been "created" in collaboration with the "good"...2022-01-2438 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#19.5 - Best of 2021 (MIXTAPE)2021 LLR Year In Review mixtape:
[SIDE A] (1) Modest Mouse – Fuck Your Acid Trip (2) The Go! Team – Pow (3) The Dirty Nil – Possession (4) Shannon & The Clams – Vanishing (5) The Avalanches – Music Is The Light (6) Shame – Snow Day (7) Snail Mail – Glory (8) Mac McCaughan – Dawn Bends (9) Bat Fangs – Talk Trash (10) La Luz – I Won’t Hesitate (11) Sleaford Mods – I Don’t Rate You [SIDE B] (1) Emma Ruth Rundle – Razor’s Edge (2) IDLES – King Snake (3) Weakend Friends – Everything Is Better (4) Steven Wilson – Man Of The People (5) Faye Webster – Better Distractions (6) Japanese Breakfast – Paprika (7) Marcey Yates & XOBOI featuring JaKeen Fox – Shitte Dae (8) SAULT – 9 (9) Crowded House – Start Of Something (10) The Bronx –...2022-01-111h 20
Lightnin' Licks Radio#19 - Top Albums of 2021 (Year In Review)It may be past that time of year, but arriving fashionably late is somewhat Jay & Deon’s M.O. Unfortunately, soooooo many terrible things happened in 2021, many of which we’d like to forget. However, there was no shortage of beautiful vinyl releases unleashed into the word, and those records deserve to be remembered. As is tradition, Jay & Deon “turn it up to 11” to offer up a total of 22 (22 for ’22!) fantastic cuts representing their favorite LPs from the past year. The all-vinyl year-in-review mixtape is brought to you by the unsuspecting yet wonderful folks at Blue Chair Bay and will be av...2022-01-091h 18
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS X-MAS VINYL MIXHO. HO. HO.2021-12-151h 48
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS X-MAS VINYL MIXHo. Ho. Ho.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/llradio/message2021-12-1500 min
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #5 - Amyl and the Sniffers, Kendrick Lamar, etc.It’s just another bonus "What are you listening to?" episode of LLR, the fifth. Jay and Deon expose their most recent sonic obsessions, everything from sunshine pop to deep disco, indie rock and hip hop and every-dang-thang in between. The dynamic duo travels to their record store of choice Electric Kitsch to meet up with their old pal Don to discuss what he’s been listening to as well. The three of them let the music work their ear muscles. And if they were skinny then they'd use your lil' muscles.
So bag back or tea bag with...2021-12-121h 27
Lightnin' Licks Radio#18 - "B."
"B." - LLR's favorite records by artists or bands whose names start with the letter B. Bad ass.
Second verse – same as the first. In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output....2021-11-181h 48
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #4 - Mudhoney, Lloyd Cole, etc.It’s been waaaaay too long between cocktails and mixtapes. We get it. But the lickers are finally back in the saddle, sitting across THE air hockey table with another “What are you listening to?” bonus episode. More like boner episode. Does anyone even read these? Doesn’t matter. Good buddy Dougie joins the fun with two supersonic mixtape suggestions from the OG mullet-and-chops atop oversized burgundy blazer era. There’s ten top notch tunes up in this here pod, people. There’s three tightly coiled gents up in hurrrrr dealin’ sonic heat, too. There’s even two separate pitiful pooches...2021-10-261h 31
Lightnin' Licks Radio#17 - Side One Track OnesYou gotta start it off with a killer. In episode 17, Jay and Deon return to the air hockey table to discuss some of their favorite all-time album openers. 10 mind-blowing tracks that kept needles locked into grooves and listeners' minds open to the sonic statement of intent they were about to experience. Jay goes into full rock and roll mode while Deon buzzingly mutters the word “obviously” like sixteen hundred flippin' times. It’s all just good, clean fun.
"Get into the groove. You've got to prove (your love to me)." - Bay City's own Queen Madge.
SIDE...2021-08-301h 37
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #3 - Tyler the Creator, Royal Blood, etc.It's gettin' hot out thurrrrr...and y'all know what that means, right? It means Jay and Deon are gonna cool you off with some ice cold choice cuts. Guest Lickers Christina and Shannon join the party as well. Crankin' some tunes and sippin' on a creamy tropical rum cocktail courtesy of the fine folks at Blue Chair Bay. Mmmmmmmmmmmm-mmmmmmm. What a wonderful way to spend a sizzlin' summer's day!
BONUS MIX#3
[SIDE A] (1) Royal Blood - Typhoons (2) El Michaels Affair - Unathi (3) Be-Bop Deluxe - Crying To The Sky (4) Tyler the Creator - Sweet / I...2021-07-091h 22
Lightnin' Licks Radio#16 - B-SidesEpisode 16 of LLR is b/w an in-depth conversation of flipside successes. Whether it’s a deeper cut from the same record, an overlooked jukebox-ready jam from way-back-when, a throw-away comedic outtake or a non-album cover tune; side B of any single has proven to always be worth the spin. Dig deep with Lightnin’ Lickers Jay and Deon as they reflect on ten of their all-time favorite B-side gems.
All-vinyl singles B-Side Mixtape
[THE 1st SIDE B] (1) Adam And The Ants – Beat My Guest (2) Michael Jackson – Maria (You Were The Only One) (3) Van Halen – Little Dreamer (4...2021-06-181h 26
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #2 - Yo La Tengo, That Dog, etc.Thank you for joining Lightnin’ Lickers Jay and Deon for another exciting episode of (dah-da-da-da-dahh, dah-da-da-da-dahh) …”What are you listening to?” So, what exactly are they listening to? F#@% around and find out.
Very special thanks to our impossibly wonderful guest Lickers Cody and Lawrence.
BONUS MIX#2
[SIDE A] (1) Deltron 3030 – Positive Contact (2) That Dog – Never Say Never (3) Yo La Tengo – Saturday (4) Grade – Miracle Ear (5) Freur – Doot Doot [SIDE B] (1) Valdez – Old Chair (2) Japanese Breakfast – Road Head (3) Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou – Into Being (4) Vanessa Paradis – The Future Song (5) Jonny Polanski – In My Mind
Additional (non-mix) sonic...2021-05-281h 24
Lightnin' Licks Radio#15 - "A."In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output.
In early 2021, idiot basement podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential themes of their upcoming fifteenth episode. Together, they...2021-05-081h 35
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS #1 - De La Soul, The Dirty NIL, etc.Bonus Episode: “What Are You Listening To?” #1 (PILOT)
Jay and Deon just simply tell each other what they have been listening to as of late. Then they make another mixtape. Like, that’s it. The first of many bonus episodes that will all basically be the same as this one was. But maybe different. If so, though, only a tiny bit. Guest voices include Jessica and Jordan of Electric Kitsch (THE GREATEST RECORD STORE IN AMERICA) and Trevor, all of whom are official card-carrying, legally registered Lightnin’ Lickers.
BONUS MIXTAPE#1
SIDE A: [1] Golden Morricon...2021-04-081h 10
Lightnin' Licks Radio#14 - Lyrically DeliciousJay and Deon discuss some of their favorite musical wordsmiths, all of whom exhibit an uncanny ability to render a tune lyrically delicious in this very special episode of Lightnin’ Licks Radio. Lyrics are often responsible for reeling a listener in by connecting an artist with their audience through emotional disclosure, empathetic musings, or abbreviated storytelling. Join the boys as they sing the praises of ten specific songs featuring wonderful words while throwing some appreciation towards the verses and hooks as much as the riffs and licks. Lyrics. It’s much of what we, as fans, adore most about the...2021-03-201h 52
Lightnin' Licks Radio#13 - Teenage Love StoryNo date for VD? No preblemo! Be ourz, Lickers! VD on VD? We can't help you there. But feel free to soak your bits in the sonic sappiness that is LLR episode 13: Teenage Love Story. Let's get warm, soft, wet and gooey.Last year's "heartache" approach to curating a Valentine's Day mixtape was, at the time, very fitting and just felt right. But living in today's world, as civilization attempts to heal following nearly a full year of collective misery, we thought we'd switch it up. The thirteenth installment of Lightnin' Licks Radio will focus on the...2021-02-141h 03
Lightnin' Licks RadioEpisode 13: Teenage Love StoryLast year's "heartache" approach to curating a Valentine's Day mixtape was, at the time, very fitting and just felt right. But living in today's world, as civilization attempts to heal following nearly a full year of collective misery, we thought we'd switch it up. Episode 13 of Lightnin' Licks Radio will focus on the emotion at its purest. most utterly exhilarating, innocent and naive...teenage love. Remember way-back-when, when you're helplessly smitten, lost, and locked under a spell by a certain somebody who is so sickeningly special? Yeah, that's what we mean. Join Jay and Deon as they attempt...2021-02-131h 41
Lightnin' Licks Radio#12.5 - Best of 2020 (MIXTAPE)[SIDE ONE] (1) Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger - This Woman’s Work (2) Winter - Say (3) Quelle Chris and Chris Keys - Sacred Safe (4) Destroyer - Cue Synthesizer (5) Pearl Jam - Dance of the Clairvoyants (6) Fontaines DC - Televised Mind (7) Death Valley Girls - Little Things (8) Sault - Miracles/Free {edit} (9) Haim - All That Ever Mattered (10) Chicano Batman - Wounds [SIDE TWO] (1) X - I Gotta Fever (2) Hinds - Just Like Kids (3) Fiona Apple - I Want You To Love Me (4) Guided By Voices - Show of Hands (5) Phoebe Bridgers - Moon Song (6) Maita - Cant Blame A Kid (7) Lord Fine...2021-01-091h 21Lightnin' Licks Radio#12 - Top Albums of 2020 (Year In Review)What a year, right? 2020 proved to be the year the world broke, no question about that. However, great records were produced and must be analyzed, recognized, and celebrated. Exactly what were the top album releases in this year of despair? Jay and Deon each discuss their choices for top eleven (like Spinal Tap, they always take it to 11) albums of the yiz-ear in episode 12 of Lightnin’ Licks Radio, the annual Year In Review sonic sextravaganza. Music geeks UNITE…it’s another “best of” list to piss and moan about. Rock and rolla smoke a bowla.
JAY'S TO...2021-01-091h 24
Lightnin' Licks Radio#11 - Rock ShowCONCERT MEMORIES!
Jay and Deon find themselves in another long distance podcasting scenario due to further pandemic-related restrictions. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for music fanatics, especially for that rare breed of SUPER fan that only exists to attend concert events. To honor said legion of dedicated music enthusiasts who have been kept from witnessing their favorite artists rock out on stage over the past several months, Jay and Deon discuss some of their all-time favorite rock show memories. As always, an all-vinyl mixtape is produced, each cut inspired by a specific concert memory. From Rush...2020-12-061h 59Lightnin' Licks RadioEpisode 11 PART ONE: Rock ShowPART ONE OF TWOJay and Deon find themselves in another long distance podcasting scenario due to further pandemic-related restrictions. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for music fanatics, especially for that rare breed of superfan that lives to attend concert events. To honor said legion of dedicated fans who have been kept from witnessing their favorite artists rock out on stage over the past several months, Jay and Deon discuss some of their all-time favorite rock show memories. As always, an all-vinyl mixtape is produced, each cut inspired by a specific concert memory. From Rush in...2020-12-061h 14Lightnin' Licks Radio#10 - Sonica ObscuraDouble-double-double-double digits, y’all! Episode 10 of LLR focuses on an audible grab bag of sonic obscurities. Lightnin’ Lickers Jay & Deon discuss some of their favorite vinyl records they have come across over the years that seem to be surprisingly rare, unknown, underappreciated or otherwise previously unheard of by many of their music-geek peers. A fun and loose mixtape is created containing ten choice cuts from these underrated dusty gems. Feel free to join the conversation on facebook or twitter and let the boys know of some of your favorite obscure albums, unexpected finds, bargain bin beauties or buried treasures. Let’...2020-10-211h 39Lightnin' Licks Radio#9 - Deep CoversOur all-time favorite cover tunes!
Sonic soul brothers Jay and Deon realize it has been entirely too long between drinks, tunes, bafoonery and banter. The original Dos Lickers get back into the swing of things the only way they truly know how...gabbin' obsessively about their favorite vinyl jams. This month's theme is revealed to be cover songs. As the peanut butter whiskey and poor man's Bloody Marys are thrown back into their gullets, the dysfunctional duo discuss deep cuts that pay homage to their original source material in this stupendously special episode NINER of Lightnin' Licks...2020-09-281h 45Lightnin' Licks Radio#7 - Music In FilmFilm Soundtracks. Episode 7 was supposed to be one for the ladies. Or by the ladies, actually, for every earthling to enjoy. However, due to COVID-19 (duh) Jay and Deon found themselves chatting remotely about their favorite motion picture soundtrack LPs. Each licker discusses their personal top five. This was a long one, but the boys clearly have been missing one another and were sidetracked on multiple occasions. Team Lightnin' Licks hopes you enjoy the ride. Stay safe out there, Podcast America. Our world needs us at our best.2020-09-011h 07
Lightnin' Licks Radio#8 - Summer MadnessIn 2020, summer madness could mean a good many number of things. Things are weird. When LLR speaks of summer madness, however, they mean cracklin' hot mixes to serve as soundtracks for the dog days to come. Jay and Deon choose tracks for the 2020 Lightnin' Licks Radio Summer Madness Mixtape and tell some stories along the way. Jay's first love...they cover that. Deon's ultimate DJ fantasy...got that, too. Jay's hatred for Vampire Weekend is exposed as well as Deon's dismissive attitude towards Mike Love. The summer vibes are so strong in this episode it is recommended that listeners...2020-07-171h 47
Lightnin' Licks RadioBONUS - Spring Training! (pilot episode rebroadcast)Baseball is returning. That's some welcome good news. The cleats clickin', the mitts poppin', the bats crackin'...oh man! The sounds of this soon-to-be-season are as satisfying as she gets, folks! In honor of MLB's Spring Training games kicking off (acceptable mixed-sports metaphor) this weekend, we're placing a special treat in our episode feed.
In episode 6, Deon told the story of creating the original pilot episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio in May of 2019. He did so to test all of the music and recording equipment in the basement and also to convince Jay that their stories could u...2020-02-2221 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#6 - HeartacheLightnin' Licks Radio Podcast Episode Six: Heartache
Two salty middle-aged grumps commiserate and curate an anti-Valentine's Day mixtape. It's pretty pathetic. Love hurts.
(1) Sparks - Monster of Love (2) The Kickback - Latest Obsession (3) Afghan Whigs - If I Were Going [demo] (4) Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Careless Love (5) Gang Of Four - Anthrax (6) Marvin Gaye - You Can Leave But It's Going To Cost You (7) Thin Lizzy - Borderline (8) Sarah Shook & The Disarmers - Good as Gold (9) Dwight Twilley Band - I'm Losing You (10) Sufjan Stevens - All of Me Wants All of You (11) Emmett Rhodes...2020-02-121h 44
Lightnin' Licks Radio#5.5 - Best of 2019 (MIXTAPE)ALL VINYL 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW MIXTAPE (exactly 90 flippin' minutes)
SIDE A: (1) Tyler, the Creator - Igor's Theme (2) minihorse - Older (3) Black Pumas - OCT 33 (4) Mattiel - Keep The Change (5) Solange - Binz (6) Lady Lamb - Little Flaws (7) Marika Hackman - All Night (8) Llyod Cole - Moments And Whatnot (9) Rapsody - Ibtihaj (10) Friendly Fires - Love Like Waves (11) Helado Negro - Two Lucky (12) Big Thief - [untitled] 45:00 {END}
SIDE B: (1) Greet Death - You're Gonna Hate What You've Done (2) Guided By Voices - Immortals (3) Sleaford Mods - Flipside (4) Pernice Brothers - Lullaby (5) Moving Panoram...2020-01-111h 30Lightnin' Licks Radio#5 - Top Albums of 2019Lightnin' Licks Vinyl Preservation Society founders Jay and Deon share their respective top 11 vinyl album releases of 2019. Many cans of Hamm's beer and other celebratory libations are partaken in (responsibly) causing both hosts to struggle with focus and stumble over language. Guest licker Cody drops by to discuss his choice for album of the year, revealing a deep-seated fetish for dessert foods along the way. Deon asks Jay to discuss his relationship with the Rock-N-Roll Mailbox and reminisce over the PenPal apocalypse of his youth. A best of 2019 all-vinyl mixtape will be released in the form of a suplemental...2020-01-091h 10
Lightnin' Licks Radio#4 - The InfluencersLightnin' Lickers Jay, Deon, and (fresh voice ALERT) Cody discuss individuals in their lives that have served or continue to serve as sonic influencers, those beautiful souls responsible for shaping our musical tastes. Time to form a semi-circle and criss-cross-applesauce, podcast America...you're about to be told some stories.
mixtape track listing: (1) Alice Cooper - Shoe Salesman (2) Mott the Hoople - Honaloochie Boogie (3) Pile - Bump a Grape (4) Grampall Jookabox - Brick People Chant (5) John Fahey - The Revolt of the Dyke Brigade (6) Khruangbin - Shades of a Man (7) Buddy Miles - The Segment.
2019-11-291h 12Lightnin' Licks Radio#3 - "Who's your Jellyfish?"Join Deon and Jay as they say the word "jellyfish" more than 65 times in less than an hour. Episode 3 focuses on bands and artists the Lickers feel had serious commercial appeal and potential, but for numerous reasons could not achieve mainstream success. Featured artists include Jellyfish (duh), Terry Reid, The Buck Pets, Shoes, Green on Red, King's X, and The Dollrots. So...who's your Jellyfish? Is it cool to like the Black Crowes? How do Michael Beinhorn and Chris Cacavas pronounce their names? Answers to these questions and more are found in episode 3 of Lightnin' Licks Radio. Enjoy!
2019-11-101h 25Lightnin' Licks RadioEpisode 2.5 : The LeftoversIn Lightnin' Licks Radio episode 2, Surviving the Sophomore Slump, we highlighted six artists who managed to avoid critical disappointment with their second full-length album releases. Here's three more albums we discussed but didn't have time to fit into the original episode. Featuring Public Image Ltd, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and New Order.RELEASED 08/02/2019--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/llradio/message2019-11-0437 min
Lightnin' Licks Radio#2 - Surviving the Sophomore SlumpJay and Deon Discuss what it takes to outshine your own debut effort and essentially defeat the sophomore slump. The Lickers take deep dives into a few of their favorite second long player releases of all time. Along the way, some of life's most pressing questions are answered (or at least asked) like: Would there really be a Nirvana if there was never an AC/DC? Team Blane or Team Duckie? Is Duncan Kilburn actually a sax God or is it all just smoke and mirrors? Etc, etc, etc. SOPHOMORE SUCCESSES VINYL MIX (1) Public Enemy - "Black St...2019-11-031h 49Lightnin' Licks Radio#1 - The MixtapeJay & Deon of Lightnin' Licks Vinyl Preservation Society discuss the art of creating mixtapes. Jay tells tales of mid-80s new wave pen pals, discusses his admiration for the film New Wave Hookers, describes how it feels to discover "new" music through hip-hop artists' use of imaginative samples, and MORE! Jay brings a crate of records into the studio and crafts Deon a slammin' mix tape flush with goth-glam-post-punk-alt-indie-power pop goodness.
SIDE A: (1) Ex Hex - "Cosmic Cave" (2) Active Bird Community - "Baby It's You" (3) Bjorn & Benny - "Nanting Ar Pa Vag" (4) Sad Planets - "Just Landing" (5...2019-11-011h 17