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Faith & FinanceWorking Together: ABLE Accounts & Special Needs Trusts with Matt SyversonThe definition of synergy is two things put together, having an effect greater than the sum of the parts. Synergy can play a beneficial role in family finances. A case in point is an ABLE account working together with a special needs trust for a person with disabilities. Matt Syverson joins us today to talk about it.Matt Syverson is Managing Partner & Senior Wealth Advisor for Sound Stewardship in Overland Park, Kansas. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®). What is an ABLE Account?An A...2024-09-2424 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #99 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 43Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2018-01-1617 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #98 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 42Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-12-2016 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #97 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 41Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-12-1116 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR#96 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 40Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-12-0216 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #95 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 39Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-11-1916 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #94 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 38Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-11-1016 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #93 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 37Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand". My album is called "Saturn Lander" and includes a cover of the fast version of "We Will Rock You." Check it out!!2017-11-0616 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #92 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 36Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-2916 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #91 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 35Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-2217 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollideIndie author Matt Syverson reads his latest bookReading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-1616 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollideIndie author Matt Syverson reads his latest bookReading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-0916 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #88 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 32Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-0616 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #87 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 31Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-10-0216 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #86 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol 30Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-09-2516 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #85 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 29Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-09-1416 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #84 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 28Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-09-1116 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #83 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 27Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-09-0518 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #82 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 26Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-08-2117 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #81 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 25Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-08-1516 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #80 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 24Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby. I have a new single called "Gun In My Hand".2017-08-1118 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #79 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 23Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby.2017-08-0716 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #78 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 22Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at Search for my music under the name Saturn Lander on iTunes and CDBaby.2017-08-0118 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #77 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 21Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-07-2418 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #76 - Gun In My Hand (the Robert De Niro song) new single debut!This episode is a listen to my new recording, "Gun In My Hand (the Robert De Niro song). All rights including recording copyright 2017 Matt Syverson. Hope you enjoy it! Follow me as "Saturn Lander" on Spotify and buy my single via CDBaby or iTunes. My full-length album, "Saturn Lander" is also available.2017-07-2412 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #75 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 20Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-07-0616 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #74 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 19Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-3017 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #73 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 18Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-2516 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #72 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 17Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-2216 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #71 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 16Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-1918 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #70 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 15Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-1518 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #69 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 14Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-1216 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #68 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 13Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-0816 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #67 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 12Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-0515 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #66 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 11Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-06-0117 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #65 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 10Reading from my novel, "Blue Whiskey", which you can find on Amazon. Paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions available for most titles. Contact Matt Syverson at PaperbackRocker@live.com2017-05-2918 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #64 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 9Reading from my novel, Blue Whiskey. Contact me at for a copy or to say hi.2017-05-2516 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #63 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 8Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com Also talked about Chris Cornell and said hi to my friends, Ben Sawin and James Zimowsky.2017-05-2119 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #62 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 7Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-1816 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #61 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 6Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-1518 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #60 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 5Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-1116 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #59 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 4Dedicated to Annie Rich. Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-0715 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #58 - Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 3Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-0514 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #57 Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 2Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-0116 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #56 Blue Whiskey Audio Book Vol. 1Reading from my book, "Blue Whiskey". Find it on Amazon or contact me at .com. Check out my website PaperbackRocker.com2017-05-0116 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #55 Dean Karr InterviewThis is a very special episode of the Paperback Rocker Podcast, featuring an interview with legendary music video director, Dean Karr. He has directed videos for Iron Maiden, Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Shooter Jennings, Dave Matthews, Duran Duran, Willie Nelson, Cypress Hill, Godsmack, Corrosion of Conformity, Ozzy Osbourne, Queens of the Stone Age, Velvet Revolver, and many, many others. He even directed a video for the John Lennon song, "I'm Losing You" that featured members of Cheap Trick!
For a complete list of all the work Dean has done, check out his page.
Dean has also done many amazing album covers, i...2015-06-231h 43
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #54 Vision QuestThis is a re-release of an older episode that was called "Lunatic Fringe". I talk about the passion and dedication of teenagers and then talk about the movie "Vision Quest". It's a fabulous movie about a high school wrestler and features the best montages in the history of cinema. It's got great rock and roll, too.
It's the one story I find myself wishing I wrote.
I hope you enjoy it! Share the podcast with someone today! Read my books! Leave a review in iTunes! Have a great week!2015-06-221h 01
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #53 Author Linda SyversonHello friends, I'm back again with another entertaining interview. This time it's my mother! Her name is Linda Syverson, and she's the author of the new memoir that's getting fantastic reviews, called "Wildflowers and Broken Gods".
Her email address is LindaSyverson@yahoo.com if you'd like to contact her to buy a signed copy of the hardback book, which has full color photos of our time living in a remote Greek village in 1971.
The book is available at major internet booksellers. Here's a to Amazon where you can buy either the hard copy or the Kindle. And if you order th...2015-06-111h 27
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #52 "Hey Frederick" by Jefferson AirplaneIn this episode, I take a look at one song, the incredible "Hey Frederick" off the album "Volunteers" by Jefferson Airplane. It was released in normal stereo and also quadrophonic versions, both of which I speak. It is sung by Grace Slick and came out in 1969.
I hope you enjoy it!2015-06-0139 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #51 Jake Lee InterviewHey everyone! I've got a great interview for you this episode with my buddy, Jake Lee. He's an inventor, an entrepeneur, and worked in the special effects industry for the movies. We have tons in common. We're the same age, like the same music, both own Scottish Terriers, and we like the hard rock.
In addition to all that, Jake invented and sells one of the most famous 'for tobacco use only' pipes of all time, the Six Shooter. His website is www.HighTechPipes.com.
Jake tells stories about David Bowie, Danzig, the artist Banksy, the Exorcist, and much, much...2015-05-271h 44
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #50 I Wanna Thank You!Hey, I made it to Episode 50! This is a short one, just saying thanks to supporters of the show and letting Lucy air her grievances.
Here's the list of people I thanked. Sorry if I forgot you!
Matt Kacar of Artist Connection Podcast, Mississippi Marie, Kyle Smith, Ronnie Goldsberry, Ben Sawin, Sam Ahtone, Kent Thompson, Scott Van Ausdoll, Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek Podcast, Jason Smith, Aaron Cooley of the band Gang Forward, Neel Daniel, Michael Butler, author of "Wildflowers and Broken Gods" Linda Syverson, Bruce and Terri Walker, Tommy Torres, Randy Schmidt author of "Little Girl Blue: The Life...2015-05-2220 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #49 Essential Live Shows and Albums with Neel DanielHey, welcome to another episode of the Paperback Rocker Podcast! I have with me returning guest Neel Daniel, Seattle musican who appeared on Episode 40. Go back and check that out to find our more about him and his music, but on this show we are talking ESSENTIAL LIVE SHOWS and ALBUMS, meaning shows we attended and albums you should own.
Find Neel at www.NeelDaniel.com and tell him you heard him on the show. I don't want to give away the names of the albums or shows, but drop me a line at PaperbackRocker@live.com if you need...2015-05-121h 45
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #48 Guitars and More with Matt Kacar of Artist Connection PodcastHey, I'm back! I've been laid up with allergies to the Texas tree pollen that is inundating the Gulf Coast, but I felt good enough finally to record a discussion with my great friend, Matt Kacar of the Artist Connection Podcast. I think you'll enjoy our talk, because we covered lots of interesting subjects, from Art Carney and the political uncorrectness of 'The Honeymooners' to autograph collecting, guitar solos, Stratocaster talk, and Altamont versus Monterey Pop. Needless to say, it was a wide-ranging discussion!
We even discuss surgical cocaine and destructive relationships. We cover Temple of the Dog, which I...2015-04-181h 57
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #47 ELO "Eldorado"/Billy Idol BloodbathThis is my longest episode ever. I hope it doesn't bore you, but I figured if I'm only going to put out an episode every couple weeks or so, I can do any length I want since you'll have plenty of time to listen.
I cover a lot of ground, from talking about ELO's rock symphony, "Eldorado", to tales of feeding pigs, Grapes of Wrath-style farms, staged farming accidents, a bloody happening at a Billy Idol show and much more.
I also read an excerpt from my latest novel, "Blue Whiskey". You should check that out sometime.
Thanks a lot f...2015-03-171h 45
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #46 Randy L. Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen CarpenterThis is a very special episode of the Paperback Rocker Podcast. I talked to Randy Schmidt, author of "Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter". Coincidentally, we are both from the tiny Oklahoma town of Cordell. We talk about that among many other subjects connected to the Carpenters, including the many controversies and periphery players like Paul Williams, Steve Martin, and others.
Randy's other books are "Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Reader" and "Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters". You can find his books wherever fine books are sold, as well as on his website www.randylschmidt...2015-03-011h 33
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #45 Grandpa Got Snakebit / Frog HuntingI'm back! It's been a while, because I had to attend the funeral of my beloved grandpa, Milburn Walker, back in Oklahoma. All the pictures I saw of him with fish and dead ducks made me remember all the fishing and hunting we used to do back there.
I talk about frog hunting and snakes, including my grandpa getting snakebit. I talk about my grandma and bowling for Green Stamps. I think you'll enjoy it!
Along the way I play some long distance dedications to my grandma, grandpa, Uncle Bruce, Ben Sawin, who gave me a nice donation, and my...2015-02-011h 20
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #44 Aaron Cooley from Gang ForwardHello again and Happy New Year! I'm starting off 2015 with a fantastic interview with the main man from the band, 'Gang Forward'. They gig in the Denver area and have strong ties to Nashville. I love their first album, "Secret Wars" and encourage you to buy it. Their website is www.GangForward.net.
Gang Forward has a new EP coming out this summer, so we talked about that among many other things, including Stratocasters, David Lee Roth's vocals, the struggles of being in a band, and much more. I think you'll enjoy the discussion.
Aaron covers most songwriting duties, but...2015-01-121h 19
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #43 2nd Annual Christmas EpisodeHey everyone! It's a Merry Christmas 2nd Annual Christmas Episode with the Paperback Rocker. I hope you enjoy the selections I have curated for you to listen to through the season. God bless all of you. Remember to be grateful for the blessings you have.
See you again soon!2014-12-2239 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #42 Metallica Bloodbath/Urge OverkillIn Episode 42, I relive the fight I got into when I was 18 at a Metallica concert. It was the And Justice For All tour, and I was on the front row at the Myriad in Oklahoma City. It was bloody and violent. I hope you enjoy the story.
I also play songs from Urge Overkill's "Saturation" album, an overlooked classic. Thank you for listening and please review the show on iTunes. Have a great holiday season, my friends!2014-12-181h 21
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #41 Jesus Christ SuperstarHello again! In this episode, I begin with a plea for iTunes and Stitcher reviews and donations to the podcast. I apologize for that, but if you want to help me I have a Paypal button at PaperbackRocker.com. I also have books you can buy and support the show that way. Or don't. It's still free, and I'm still here to entertain you.
Contact me via email at PaperbackRocker@live.com
Jesus Christ Superstar is one of my favorite rock operas of all time, and I tell the story and talk about it while playing cuts from the Movie...2014-11-251h 34
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #40 Talking with Seattle musician Neel DanielHello everyone. On this episode, I had a fantastic talk with Seattleite Neel Daniel. He's a long-term musician originally from Georgia with some great experiences and stories to tell, as well as some excellent music. He's got a website at www.neeldaniel.com. Buy his new album, "Gemini" and tell him you heard him on my show. He'll be coming back again, because we barely scratched the surface. I played "Walking Under A Rainbow" to open the show and "When I Found You" to close it. I hope you enjoy the episode, my friend!2014-11-071h 27
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #39 Talking with Bass Player Jason SmithOn Episode 39, I talk with bass player Jason Smith about his journey through life and rock n roll up to this point. He lives in Kentucky and has played in many bands, including The Earps and with Jeff Dahl. Hope you enjoy the episode, my friends! Check out my website, find my books on Amazon, and download the Paperback Rocker App on your phone, found in the Apple App Store and the Amazon App Store. Thanks for listening!!2014-10-201h 18
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #38 None More BlueSubscribe to the podcast in iTunes, on Swell, on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or via PocketCast, which is a great app. My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com and you can find links to my books on Amazon there. Find my Android app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
The show notes are as follows:
I tell how I came up with the idea for my book, "Blue Whiskey". I talk about novelty songs, people from the East Coast with diverse and well-educated siblings, and folk musicians who can't es...2014-09-291h 24
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #37 Talking Guitar with Matt KacarHello again, my friends. I'm back with my first ever guest on the show. It's Matt Kacar, host of the wonderful Artist Connection Podcast. We had a great discussion about the state of guitar in 2014. What would it be like being a teenager who wants to play guitar today? The music business is in freefall, and pop and EDM dominate the airwaves. But, with YouTube University available for us all, it's easier than ever to learn an instrument. Join us for this fun discussion. I hope you like it, and make sure to listen to the Artist Connection Podcast. Please...2014-09-141h 18
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #36 Tad, Roger Daltrey, and MeIn this episode, I try to evaluate if all the work on this podcast is worth it. I manage to work in a story about how I was almost in the Seattle band, 'Tad', talk about playing guitar, and tell you about my bum hip.
I hope it doesn't bum you out.2014-09-011h 04
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #35 The Kinks Preservation Act 1Get the Paperback Rocker App for iOs and in the Amazon App Store for your Android. My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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First of all in this episode, I talk about getting Manilowed on my way home from town today. I also imagine a terrifying Manilow Standoff on the way to a Megadeth show. Then, I get way, way, way deep into the concept...2014-08-191h 28Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #34 Breaking AwayCheck out my apps for iOS and my Android app in the Amazon App Store! Lots of extras coming and only available on the apps. My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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On this episode, I talk about another movie, which I got to see on the big screen this week. That is, "Breaking Away". It's one of...2014-08-121h 21
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #33 Goodie Bag #1My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Swell, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and more. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store and for iOS. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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This is a Goodie Bag episode in which I talk about random things instead of having a single, well-researched topic. I start out with some crazy stuff Santana said. Then I talk about the...2014-08-041h 27
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #32 American GraffitiOn this episode, I delve deep into one of my favorite movies, 'American Graffiti'. I also read an excerpt from my book, 'Band On The Run'. I hope you enjoy it!
My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!2014-07-281h 18
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #31 Born on the Fourth of JulyMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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Remember the movie 'Born on the Fourth of July'? Something terrible happened to me while I was watching it. I talk about the movie and tell my story. I talk about Hanoi Jane and tell you what I think is the worst gu...2014-07-101h 12
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #30 I, RockerSubscribe to the podcast in iTunes, on Swell, on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or via PocketCast, which is a great app. My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com and you can find links to my books on Amazon there. Find my Android app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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First, I congratulate Matt Kacar of the Artist Connection Podcast on his three year anniversary. I appeared on episode 205 of his show. Ben Sawin, Barry Gross, Neel Daniel, and Marie from My Wild Surmise ga...2014-06-301h 19
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #29 You're No GoodMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my Android podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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On this episode, I talk about Casey Kasem and what he meant to me. I also look deep into the art of splash diving.
A book called "Why Knock Rock?" came out in 1984, and it said that rock music is about sex...2014-06-171h 07
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #28 When Celebrity and Tragedy CollideMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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On this episode, I talk about Brad Pitt, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Keef Richards, Peter Tosh, St. Vincent, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, the Dylan Liberation Front, Henry Rollins, the Apple Scruffs, Jan and Dean, Creem Magazine, David Lee Roth, Queen and Freddie Mercury, Yusuf Islam, Cat Stevens...2014-06-091h 10
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #27 Talking About 'Black Dog'My website is PaperbackRocker.com Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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Sorry, but this is a short episode. It has an interview I did with Todd Brunner after I published 'Black Dog', as well as a demo recording I did of a song called 'Gun In My Hand'.
I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!2014-06-0123 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #26 Lunatic FringeMy website is PaperbackRocker.com Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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I talk about the passion for life I had as a teenager and how I'm trying to get that back. Then I talk about what I think is one of the most perfect movies ever made.
I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!2014-05-261h 00
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #25 Spirit of the UnderdogMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Find my podcast app on the Amazon App Store. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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This episode doesn't need a long description. It's simply my thoughts on gratitude, perspective, determination, confidence, perseverance, and how to succeed at whatever undertaking you pursue. Everyone always roots for the underdog. And the underdog often wins.
I hope you enjoy this...2014-05-191h 02
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #24 Thinking Man's RockMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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My new Paperback Rocker app is available on Amazon. It has all my shows and extra bonus stuff, including the OPM Den Sessions. The bonus content for this episode will be a Queen concert from 1974.
It is the day after Mother's Day, and I talk about my mother, including the book...2014-05-1455 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #23 Ratt TaleMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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My new Paperback Rocker app is available on Amazon. It has all my shows and extra bonus stuff, including the OPM Den Sessions.
I am waiting on a drop shipment of popsicles as I make this episode. I begin with a discussion of the features and benefits of lump charcoal. Briquettes...2014-05-051h 04
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #22 Texxas SmokeMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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My new Paperback Rocker app is available on Amazon. It has all my shows and extra bonus stuff, including the OPM Den Sessions.
On this episode, I talk about smoking meat, Texas-style. Then I talk about the last Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, which was also the Monsters...2014-04-2849 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #21 Virtual Friends and Bob WelchMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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My new Paperback Rocker app is available on Amazon. It has all my shows and extra bonus stuff.
On this show I talk about the virtual community of artists I have as internet friends. Check out Greg Renoff's website www.vanhalenrising.com. He is a host on the 'New Books in...2014-04-181h 04
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #20 Scenes from a Mosh PitMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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My new Paperback Rocker app is available on Amazon. It has all my shows and will have extra bonus stuff, too.
On this show I talk about all things mosh. I examine the history of the term and when it first came into the common vernacular. In my opinion, this can...2014-04-061h 00
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #19 Rockford Files and SupertrampMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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On this show I talk about the 'Rockford Files' and James Garner. He is the son of a carpet layer from Oklahoma, just like me. He lived a very interesting life, including being the first American wounded in the Korean War and voted most popular at Hollywood High School. The Rockford...2014-03-3053 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #18 Freewheelin' ChihuahuaMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at PaperbackRocker@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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The show is almost out of the teen years and hopefully knows what it wants to be when it grows up. There has been a learning curve/evolution going on, and I have come to the conclusion that doing a minimally edited, shoot-from-the-hip show is best for me. Doing my early...2014-03-211h 01
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #17 A Troll Lives in FremontMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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Thinking about internet trolls made me remember the Fremont Troll in Seattle. It is a huge sculpture under the Aurora Bridge, clutching a Volkswagen. It has a Wiki page if you want to see it. The car has a California license plate, and that's probably on purpose.
My character in 'Blue...2014-03-1157 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #16 Remember the AlamoMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books of rock and roll fiction on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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I have released the Kindle version of "Blue Whiskey". I thought it was going to take all of my three day weekend to format, but I did it in one hour, and it looks great. I can't believe I remembered how. It's weird that in person I always sell "Black Dog"...2014-03-0355 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #15 Close Encounters of the Chris Cornell KindMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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We had Valentine's Day, and I spent it with Lucy, the girl I love. She's a terrier. As I often say, I'm single and drama-free after two co-dependent relationships. Those are not good for the creative arts. I also got divorced years ago due to my pursuit of a career in music. I read a short...2014-02-2045 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #14 Great Supine Invertebrate JelliesMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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I received the proof copy of my new book, "Blue Whiskey", and it looks beautiful. It's a hardback printed by Lightning Source. I start off with a tip about working with your cover designer. Long story short, the tip is that you should ask your designer what stock photo source he or she prefers. Then YOU...2014-02-1038 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #13 The Call of the Wild ThingIn this episode, I start out with an invaluable writing tip for long works. While writing the first draft, you don't want to stop for research and such. You can use Find and Replace to locate bookmarked spots where work is needed. You can put the word BOOKMARK or something of your own choosing. You can also do RESEARCH, TIMELINE, and others as needed. It's crazy what authors Google search when writing a book. "Erase my search history if I die" is a meme. If you have any questions about this, drop me a line.
Next, I talk about how...2014-01-3142 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #12 Mowing With Your Eyes ClosedIn episode 12, I start out with a discussion of a writer's creation of the first draft of a novel. I compare it to mowing your yard or cutting your own hair with your eyes closed. There will be lots of 'holidays' you missed, and the whole job needs to be cleaned up, but the first step of the process is complete. At the end, you'll wonder what the hell you just wrote, but you gotta start somewhere.
Next, I talk about books people say they've read when they really haven't. Surprisingly, one of my favorite novels appears at the top...2014-01-2136 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #11 The Best Little Chicken Ranch in La GrangeIn this episode, I return after a bout with the flu to talk about 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas', including the true story of the Chicken Ranch outside La Grange. I discuss ZZ Top's Worldwide Texas Tour, which lasted from 1975 until 1978 and featured an impressive list of opening acts, including Elvin Bishop, Marshall Tucker Band, Aerosmith, BOC, Ted Nugent, the Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, J Geils Band, Johnny and Edgar Winter, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Rory Gallagher, Blackfoot, Foreigner, Muddy Waters, and Starz.
I watched 'All That Jazz', too, about Bob Fosse, and I give my impressions...2014-01-1434 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #10 Auld Lang Syne 2014In this episode, I reminisce about what life used to be like and what it's like now. Happy New Year!
My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!2014-01-0223 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #9 Enjoy the ProcessMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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It's 10:15 in the evening, and I should be writing, but I'm not. Why is that? Because I finished "Blue Whiskey" for the fifth or sixth time. I'm waiting on the cover and writing the back cover copy, which has been difficult since it's not a plot-driven novel like "Black Dog". It's a fictional autobiography of fictional...2013-12-3137 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #8 The Drawing of the ThreeMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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I've been busy lately. I sold books in Goliad TX on Saturday. I didn't sell many books, but the weather got bad throughout the day. On the way home, something disgusting happened to me. Listen for details.
That reminded me of a story from high school when my friends and I acted like our car broke...2013-12-2237 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #7 The Assassinations of Lennon and DimebagMy website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Email me at bowiefan1970@live.com. Thanks for listening!
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This episode begins with Howard Cosell's Monday Night Football announcement of the assassination of John Lennon. You know John Lennon's story and his music. I'm going to tell you about Mark David Chapman.
MDC was abused as a boy growing up, as was his mother. As a teenager, he fantasized about some imaginary little people living...2013-12-1429 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #6 First Annual Christmas EpisodeThis is the first annual Paperback Rocker Christmas Episode. Pour yourself some nog and have a seat by the fire. It's 45 degrees in my shack, and I'm wearing my Santa outfit. Lucy has her reindeer suit on, although she doesn't like it.
I've got lots of wonderful presents in my sack and one especially special one at the end. I hope you have a great Christmas. Lucy and I love you.
My website is www.PaperbackRocker.com. You can find the podcast archives there. Find my books on Amazon by searching my name, Matt Syverson. Follow me on Twitter @PaperbackRocker. Em...2013-12-091h 12
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #5 Beggar's Banquet and the Stones' Mobile StudioIn this episode, I talk about my podcast being available on the Stitcher app, so you can have the show on the go. Please give a thumbs up to increase my ranking and visibility. Thanks for doing that.
It's another 45 year anniversary. This time it's "Beggar's Banquet". One time I was driving in Seattle in my old red pickup and a song came on the radio. I'd heard the Stones all my life, but just the singles. The Chevy started steering itself until I ended up at a CD store. The song was "You Can't Always Get What You Want", a...2013-12-0732 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #4 Gunslinger in the Valley of the DollsIn this episode, I talk about being bitten by a weenie dog on Thanksgiving. I ordered a new microphone, a Heil PR 40, which I'm looking forward to.
I start out with a book review of "The Gunslinger", the first book of "The Dark Tower" series by Stephen King. Stylistically, it was different, because it was concisely written compared to some of his longer novels. The protagonist is modeled after Clint Eastwood, and knowing that I pictured Clint in my mind during the audiobook. The dialogue was similar to his spaghetti westerns. It was like fan fiction, which is when a...2013-12-0232 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #3 God Bless Freddie MercuryIn this episode, I thank you for putting up with my podcasting learning curve. I'm used to singing into a microphone, but not talking into one.
I observe the 22nd anniversary of the death of Freddie Mercury, one of my favorite musicians of all time. He was born Farrokh Bulsara, but chose the best stage name ever. Just like when JFK was assassinated, people remember where they were when they found out Freddie died. I was in Weatherford, Oklahoma, finishing up my degree with classes like bowling and tennis. I was dating a grunge girl.
Freddie was one of the...2013-11-2743 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #2 Don't Bogart That Joint, My FriendIn this episode, I try to say ''um" less. I start out with some Beatles news. First was the tenth anniversary of the "Let It Be...Naked" album, which was Paul McCartney's attempt to strip Phil Spector off the record. Phil Spector is in jail for murder. The Beatles weren't getting along, even though George looks ecstatic on the cover of "Let It Be". I grew up hearing the strings on "The Long and Winding Road", but Paul hated it. I don't know why, but it was probably because Macca is a control freak.
The second anniversary was that of...2013-11-2135 min
Paperback Rocker: Where Words and Music CollidePR #1 The Eyes of the RunawayIn this inaugural episode, I awkwardly introduce myself and what I'm trying to do. Podcasts should be specialized, but I want to talk about a variety of subjects, including but not limited to self-publishing.
I grew up in a one stoplight town in Oklahoma. My friends and I got into Metallica in 1986 and willed ourselves into a band. I decided I wanted to be a professional musician, but my mom said I needed a degree. I got one in Chemistry, then moved to Seattle to play grunge. I had a band called Saturn Lander. I moved to Texas and became...2013-11-1936 min