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The Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S8E20S8E20 went live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 15 May 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Apologies for the couple of times I had mic problems between songs, don't adjust your set, it comes back.   Running order of artists featured:  Metallica, Buckcherry, ACDC, Black Country Communion, Saxon, Smith/Kotzen, Walking Papers, Iron Maiden, Rush, Ricky Warwick, The Gaslight Anthem, Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Myles Kennedy, Ayron Jones, Danko Jones, Sex Pistols, Joe Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Gareth Haze, The Stranglers, Roger Waters, Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Rammstein, Queensrÿche, Joe...2025-05-153h 02Scandal SheetScandal SheetJulia Child – James Bond In An Apron?!In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren’t aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960’s and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. She was one of the earliest female entrepreneurs anywhere. But, BEFORE...2025-03-2834 minFrom The Cheap SeatsFrom The Cheap SeatsJulia Child – James Bond In An Apron?!In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren’t aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960’s and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. She was one of the earliest female entrepreneurs anywhere. But, BEFORE she w...2025-03-2434 minEU ConfidentialEU ConfidentialCan Germany’s next chancellor help Europe deal with Trump?Germany has voted, and Friedrich Merz is now the chancellor-in-waiting. But can he rise to the occasion? With Donald Trump signaling a retreat from Europe and cozying up to Vladimir Putin, the continent faces its biggest security challenge in decades. Will Merz shake off Germany’s long-standing hesitation and step up?Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by James Angelos, POLITICO’s news editor in Berlin; Jana Puglierin, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations; and Nick Vinocur, POLITICO’s editor-at-large, to break down what the election results mean for Berlin, Brussels and beyond.We e...2025-02-2841 minAlgorithms + Data Structures = ProgramsAlgorithms + Data Structures = ProgramsEpisode 222: From Stepanov to Euler to ShawshankIn this episode, Conor and Ben chat with Tristan Brindle about graph algorithm resources, tropical semirings, Stepanov stories, FM2GP, EOP, and veer off into a chat about TV shows, movies and more!Link to Episode 222 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)SocialsADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: Twitter | BlueSky | MastodonBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyAbout the GuestTristan Brindle a freelance programmer and trainer based in London, mostly focussing on C++. He is a member of the UK national body (BSI...2025-02-2136 minThe TextThe TextEpisode 6- The Situation ?!Its the season finale. Did anything get accomplished?Starring Ann Hoekstra, Dave Bowman, Matthew Theall, Amanda Apicella, and Karen Rabadi! Created/Produced/Directed/Written by James Lott Jr.2025-01-0803 minThe TextThe TextEpisode 5- The ProposalWill anything ever get done or does Frannie have to take matters into her own hands?!Starring Ann Hoekstra, Dave Bowman, Matthew Theall, Amanda Apicella and Karen Rabadi.Created/Produced/Directed/Written by James Lott Jr2024-12-1803 minThe TextThe TextEpisode 4- THE MeetingFrannie has an important meeting and the anonymous Texting continues. Written by James Lott JrProduced and Directed by JLJ Starring Ann Hoekstra, Dave Bowman, Matthew Theall, Karen Rabadi and Amanda Apicella.2024-12-1106 minThe TextThe TextEpisode 3- Applause EmojiFrannie has a major win!Written by LaMonica AndrewsProduced and Directed by James Lott JrStarring Ann Hoekstra as Frannie. Special Guest Vinnie Apicella as the Announcer.2024-12-0403 minWat blijftWat blijftRadio: Marita Mathijsen over Betje Wolff en Anton de KomIn Wat blijft aandacht voor Betje Wolff, vooral bekend als de helft van het schrijversduo met Aagje Deken. Samen met Deken, maar ook als individu, wist ze de Nederlandse literatuur te vernieuwen in een tijd vol politieke omwentelingen. Gebukt onder ziektes en persoonlijke aanvallen hield ze de moed - en humor – erin en sprak zich uit voor religieuze verdraagzaamheid, vrouwenrechten en tegen slavernij. Cultuurhistorica en emeritus-hoogleraar Marita Mathijsen is te gast en vertelt over het roerige leven en virtuoze schrijverschap van deze vrije geest. In het tweede uur en de podcast van Wat blijft: In de...2024-12-021h 55Wat blijftWat blijftGrote Geesten - Anton de Kom (22 februari 1898-24 april 1945)In de podcast Wat Blijft hoor je de 12-delige serie Grote Geesten over indrukwekkende denkers uit de Humanistische Canon. Van Socrates tot Hannah Arendt en van Simone De Beauvoir tot James Baldwin. Wat hebben zij betekend? Wat kunnen we leren van hun leven en denken? En hoe leven zij voort? In de negende aflevering volgt Nathan de Vries het spoor terug van schrijver, activist en verzetsstrijder Anton de Kom. Anton de Kom werd in 1898 geboren in Paramaribo, Suriname en vertrok op zijn 21ste naar Nederland waar hij zich naast zijn werk in de koffie, thee en tabak...2024-12-0145 minThe TextThe TextEpisode 1-Spam RiskMeet Frannie the International Female Chess Player, her Agant and friend Randy and a mysterious texter.Starring Ann Hoekstra and Dave Bowman.Created/Produced/Directed/Written by James Lott JrTheme song by the Third Dimension2024-10-1808 minAmorAmorSeason 2 Episode 4-Season Finale "Um..."Its the Season 2 Finale and everyone is not acting like themselves. And a surprise person is back..in a surprising way.Created/Produced by James Lott Jr and Jaime MolinaDirected/Written by James Lott JrStarring Cesar R Espino As Amor.Also Starrring: Ann Hoekstra, Eli Stone, Talichia Noah, Dave Bowman, Don Sanders and Anthony Tupasi as The Gap!Special Guest Star Michael Morobito2024-09-2707 minAmorAmorSeason 2 Episode 3-Brother Sister Friend LoverAdonis, Vesta/Harmony and Amor are making decisions that could change their lives. Did Angelica make a love connection with Dion?Created/Produced by James Lott Jr and Jaime MolinaDirected/Written by James Lott JrStarring Cesar R Espino As Amor.Also Starrring: Ann Hoekstra, Eli Stone, Talichia Noah, Dave Bowman and Anthony Tupasi as The Gap!2024-09-2009 minImmanuel Church OPCImmanuel Church OPCSeeing that Sarah Gets a Proper Burial-Pastor James HoekstraGenesis 232024-09-1032 minAmorAmorSeason 2 Episode 1-The Plates Are ShiftingIt's after the earthquake. Harmony isn't Harmony. A former client returns in a new role. And a villian is bothering Amor. Created/Produced by James Lott Jr and Jaime MolinaDirected/Written by James Lott JrStarring Cesar R Espino As Amor. Also Starring Ann Hoekstra, Eli Stone, Talichia Noah, Anthony Tupasi, Ashley Stewart and Don Sanders as Dr VanPutten. Theme song by The North Inglewood Jazz Symphony Orchestra. Available on Soundcloud.com/jameslottjr2024-09-0612 minClimate NowClimate NowSustainable Aviation Fuel: Episode 4The United States' Renewable Fuel Standard Program requires a certain volume of renewable fuel be used to replace or reduce fossil fuel use. Each gallon of renewable fuel is assigned a Renewable Identification Number or RIN, which allows renewable fuel volumes to be tracked, traded, bought, and sold. These multifunctional numbers affect the entire fuel industry, including both conventional and renewable fuel producers. According to one of our next guests in the series, RINs are little-known and poorly understood - even in the renewable fuel industry. Discover how the RIN system functions as a subsidy, mandate, tax, a...2024-08-0636 minThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S7E26Welcome to another episode of The Story of Rock and Roll Show.  S7E26 went out live from my studio in Benoni on Rebel Rock Radio at 19h00 on 27 June 2024.  It's hard to believe we are halfway through the year already, time flies when you are rockin’ out.   On this week's Twisted Triplet, we had three tracks called ‘Animal’ and took versions from Pearl Jam, Def Leppard, and Anti-Nowhere League.  They couldn’t be more different.        In the evolution of the Foo Fighters, we have the second last release Medicine at Midnight which was recorded during the Covid c...2024-06-273h 00H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music SceneH.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music SceneSophie Hafer aka Christie McVie of The Chain Talks Tribute Bands & Live Music in Chicago 🎹🎤 Join us for a musical deep dive with Sophie Hafer, keyboardist extraordinaire and Christie McVie of the Fleetwood Mac tribute band "The Chain." 🌟 Hosted by Mike Orfanos from The Mosquitos Jam Band, Pete Jansons from Blondie Tribute Band Heart of Glass, and the vibrant 2 Costa Rican's Todd and CJ, this episode explores the thrilling world of tribute bands and the bustling Chicago music scene. 🎶 Discover Sophie's insights on iconic venues like the Arcada Theater, her life juggling multiple tribute projects, and essential tips for aspiring musicians. Don’t miss the live musical performance wrapping up the show—guaranteed to entertain...2024-04-2255 minFrom The Cheap SeatsFrom The Cheap SeatsPeanuts And Cracker JackBall park treats for all our listeners. In our continuing celebration of BASEBALL, we are sharing a selection of amazing comedy cold opens on the game that span 2019-2022. These years are critical in baseball history, as they involve the clever Astros hi tech, sign-stealing scandal; the COVID related shutdowns of the game; and the 2022 MLB Players worker’s strike. These listener favorites feature great performances by the famous ‘Mets Mob’, my co-founding co-host, Kassia, and – of course – our feisty artificial intelligence engine, Bernice. YOU’LL LOVE THESE HILARIOUS CLIPS! If you haven’t listened to our previous episode with the Mets Mob...2024-04-1421 minScandal SheetScandal SheetPeanuts and Cracker JackBall park treats for all our listeners. In our continuing celebration of BASEBALL, we are sharing a selection of amazing comedy cold opens on the game that span 2019-2022. These years are critical in baseball history, as they involve the clever Astros hi tech, sign-stealing scandal; the COVID related shutdowns of the game; and the 2022 MLB Players worker’s strike. These listener favorites feature great  performances by the famous ‘Mets Mob’, my co-founding co-host, Kassia, and – of course – our feisty artificial intelligence engine, Bernice. YOU’LL LOVE THESE HILARIOUS CLIPS! If you haven’t listened to our previous episod...2024-04-1421 minDecibel Geek PodcastDecibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show April 2024We're back to drill a bunch of awesome music into your ears with the latest edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show!You won't hear the same tired hits that radio focuses on. Instead, you're getting a bunch of great songs from artists newer and older. Here's a look at what we're spinning this time:Chris has new tunes from Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts, The End Machine, and The Fifth. Additionally, you'll hear an incredible modern take on a Jefferson Starship classic by Dino Jelusick, Mike Portnoy, and Joel Hoekstra and a very...2024-04-101h 31The Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S7E14S7E14 went out live on Rebel Rock Radio at 19h00 on 4 April 2024.      This week's Twisted Twins featured tracks called ‘Take It Off’.  The Donnas and Suicide Bombers did the honours.   Immortals, a track over 7 minutes showcasing an artist's brilliance, came off the Born to Run album.  It is a track called ‘Jungleland’.  Springsteen is at his finest on this groundbreaking album but it’s the late Clarens Clemons’ sax solo that really makes it special.  And the lyric!  Never forget the lyrics when it comes to The Boss.  The Fake Feud featured Pete Townshend and ACDC.   Th...2024-04-043h 02Metal Mastermind® PodcastMetal Mastermind® PodcastEp 60: Wayne Joyner - Video Animator for Kansas, Yes, Dream Theater and more & Video Advice for Indie MusiciansIn episode 60, we have Wayne Joyner, music video animator for huge acts like Kansas, Yes, Dream Theater, Joel Hoekstra, Andy James, and more. He also gives practical advice for indie musicians making videos and animations. ***Be sure to check out our courses for rock and metal musicians here: https://metalmastermind.com/courses/ ***Subscribe to our Metal Mastermind YouTube channel for metal musician tips and encouragement: https://www.youtube.com/@metalmastermind Thank you for listening to the Metal Mastermind podcast. Create your own sound, Jason Stallworth & Ken Candelas2024-04-0247 minScandal SheetScandal SheetJulia Child – James Bond In An ApronIn honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. In the early 1960’s, Ms. Child, on the main stream media front, almost single-handedly, totally blew up every preconception of the role of women in American society (at least middle class women…) by writing a best-selling cooking book and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. BUT, before she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women’s advocate – she served as a successful spy for the US during WW2. Do I have your attention now? ...2024-03-1733 minFrom The Cheap SeatsFrom The Cheap SeatsJulia Child – James Bond In An ApronIn honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. In the early 1960’s, Ms. Child, on the main stream media front, almost single-handedly, totally blew up every preconception of the role of women in American society (at least middle class women…) by writing a best-selling cooking book and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. BUT, before she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women’s advocate – SHE SERVED AS A SUCCESSFUL SPY FOR THE US DURING WW2. Do I have your attention now? Please listen to hear more...2024-03-1733 minThe Simple Grace PodcastThe Simple Grace PodcastGrace in the Eye of the Storm: A Pastor's Journey Through Personal Trials and Spiritual RenewalNavigating life's storms with integrity and peace is a formidable challenge, especially under the watchful eyes of a faith community. Join us as our guest, Pastor Josh Taransky, opens up about his compelling journey from a pastor's child to experiencing a profound spiritual awakening. In a candid conversation, we explore the trials and tribulations of his divorce and remarriage, revealing how grace has been the cornerstone of resilience and personal growth in both our lives.The essence of grace doesn't end with personal stories; it extends its transformative power into our ministries. Our episode traverses the delicate...2024-02-2446 minThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S7E7Welcome to S7E7 of The Story of Rock and Roll radio Show.  This one went out on Rebel Rock Radio at 19h00 on 15 Feb 2024.  I was in Clarens with master guitarist Dan Patlansky and a whole lot of guitar maniacs so the show deals with that a bit, but for the main, it is straight down-the-line Rock and Metal, as you would expect.   This week's Immortals feature – a track over 7 min that showcases what an artist is all about features the man himself, Mr Dan Patlansky with a track recorded back in 2006 on an album called Real...2024-02-153h 03RadioBypass PodcastRadioBypass PodcastRadioBypass Top 11 Albums of 2023Our last episode of the year! Today we have our annual Top 11 Albums of the Year. 2023 was another great year for Rock and Roll, with many great albums released. We sifted through them all and picked out our 11 favorites! Sit back, and turn up some incredible music!Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard!Top 11 Albums of 2023:11. Heroes And Monsters - Heroes And Monsters10. Crashing Wayward - Listen!9. Freakshow - So Shall It Be8. Jared James Nichols - Jared James Nichols2023-12-3149 minThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S6E52Well, we made it, welcome to the end of 2023 and the last episode of Season 6.  As has become traditional on TSORR we use the last show of the season to review the year and listen to as much of the music released as time allows.  It was a good year for Rock Music and you will hear that there has been a serious resurgence in classic metal.  Last year I had new 64 albums so this year is 30% down, I guess that may be linked to Covid, bands can tour again and many of them recorded during lockdown.  Anyway, there was...2023-12-283h 02The Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: S6E48S6E48 went out live on Rebel Rock Radio on 30 Nov 2023.  All last week’s technical problems were sorted and we had a hassle-free show other than the fact that I forgot to turn on the inverter before load shedding which took us off air for 5 min.  The podcast is fine but that’s what that was about when I mentioned it.  The show kicked off and closed off with KISS.  This amazing band are largely responsible for my love for rock and metal.  As detailed in the Book The Story of Rock and Roll, once I heard KISS for the f...2023-11-303h 01David Uosikkinen\'s In the PocketDavid Uosikkinen's In the PocketDavid Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Mike VanderhuleSince 2006, Mike has been touring the world as a member of the classic/hard-rock band Y&​T playing major international festivals, concerts and clubs. Since his joining, Mike has recorded their DVD "One Hot Night," three albums, "Facemelter," "Live at the Mystic" and "Acoustic Classix Vol.1," as well as appearing in the band's documentary "On With The Show."website- www.YandTRocks.com As a side man, Mike has performed and/or recorded with Montrose, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), John Denver, Neal Schon (Journey),​​ Greg Kihn, Steve Lukather (Toto), Eric Martin (Mr.Big), ​Mickey Thomas (Sta...2023-11-2959 minAlgorithms + Data Structures = ProgramsAlgorithms + Data Structures = ProgramsEpisode 154: Programming Languages Galore with Jonathan O'ConnorIn this episode, Conor and Bryce continue their conversation with Jonathan O’Connor and chat about a plethora of programming languages!Link to Episode 154 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)TwitterADSP: The PodcastConor HoekstraBryce Adelstein LelbachAbout the Guest:Jonathan O’Connor in 1988 joined Glockenspiel, a small Irish company. C++ had no virtual destructors, but it did have a coroutine library! I spent 2 years teaching C++ and OOP. In 2000, he switched over to Java. But by 2010, he started 7 wonderful years writing in R...2023-11-0333 min