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200 Dollars a Day Plus Expenses - A Rockford Files PodcastEpisode 87 - Steve & Dave and the Gang at Jon's Drive InThis week's title pretty much wrote itself.MILLS WATSON. You know you're getting quality. Also, it was just his 85th birthday!It was just my 60th birthday, for what it's worth.We get the trope of the drunk writer.I wonder if Steve teaches people to behave like this....I couldn't get past chapter four.James Garner actually did lay carpet for a living for a while!Steve understands Korsakoff's syndrome!You have to love Rocky taking a swing at anyone!...2025-07-1100 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda287: Cover Your Blind Spots with Dave Molenda
https://youtu.be/wn9XOB_H-as
Dave Molenda, Business and Sales Coach, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Host of the Positive Polarity Podcast, is driven by a mission to help business owners grow intentionally by strengthening their teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We dive into Dave’s journey and his ST+ICE=P Formula, which stands for Strengthen the Team + Improve the Customer Experience = Profit. Dave explains how focusing first on internal team engagement leads to outstanding customer experiences, which then fuels sustainable business growth. We also discuss lessons from his book Growing On Purpose, why most bu...2025-05-1432 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda287: Cover Your Blind Spots with Dave Molenda
https://youtu.be/wn9XOB_H-as
Dave Molenda, Business and Sales Coach, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Host of the Positive Polarity Podcast, is driven by a mission to help business owners grow intentionally by strengthening their teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We dive into Dave’s journey and his ST+ICE=P Formula, which stands for Strengthen the Team + Improve the Customer Experience = Profit. Dave explains how focusing first on internal team engagement leads to outstanding customer experiences, which then fuels sustainable business growth. We also discuss lessons from his book Growing On Purpose, why most bu...2025-05-0232 min
Side One/Side B with Dave and Steve"It's too late to fall in love with Sharon Tate." Dave brings in the debut album from THE JIM CARROLL BAND, an early punk rock group led by poet JIM CARROLL. This is Catholic Boy (1980)Send us a textCatholic Boy (1980) is the debut album by The Jim Carroll Band, led by Jim Carroll, who is notable for publishing the 1978 memoir The Basketball Diaries, and poetry collections including Living at the Movies. They were able to secure a recording contract with Atlantic Records with the support of the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards. The album included arguably the group's most famous song, "People Who Died", which is a catalogue of young people Carroll knew growing up who met tragic ends. The album cover shows Carroll standing with his parents, photographed by An...2025-03-041h 00
Side One/Side B with Dave and Steve"Hey, what's bubbling down under there? Why's it screaming?" Dave brings in a heavy and sludgy album from Dinosaur Jr., You're Living All Over Me (1987)Send us a textYou're Living All Over Me is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr. It was released on December 14, 1987, through SST Records.A refinement of the formula introduced on the band's debut album Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me features drawling vocals paired with loud guitars and driving rhythms, presaging grunge. The album was well-reviewed upon release, and is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums in alternative rock.Dinosaur Jr. released their first album, Dinosaur, in 1985, largely to critical...2025-02-102h 13
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveSITTING HERE LIKE UNINVITED COMPANY, WALLOWING IN OUR OWN OBSCENITIES, SHARING CIGARETTES WITH NEGATIVITY: Steve brings in an album by one of his all time favorites, an album that helped put grunge on the map, BADMOTORFINGER (1991) by SOUNDGARDENSend us a textBadmotorfinger is the third studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on October 8, 1991, through A&M Records.[5] Soundgarden began the recording sessions for the album with new bassist Ben Shepherd in the spring of 1991. The album maintained the band's heavy metal sound, while featuring an increased focus on songwriting compared to the band's previous releases. AllMusic considered the album's music to be "surprisingly cerebral and arty"; alternative tunings and odd time signatures were present on several of the album's songs, and lyrics were intended to be ambiguous and evocative.2025-01-271h 27
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveFASCISTS MARCHING ON THE HIGH STREET CARVING UP THE WELFARE STATE! Dave brings in a POWER IN THE DARKNESS (1978) by the Tom Robinson Band, an awesome pub rock album with amazing socially or politically conscious lyricsSend us a textPower in the Darkness is the debut studio album by English punk band Tom Robinson Band, released in early 1978. The UK LP had ten tracks. It included inside the album cover a stencil similar to the cover art, but with the album title replaced by "Tom Robinson Band"; it held the warning, "This stencil is not meant for spraying on public property!!!" The US release was packaged with a seven-track bonus LP. The record sleeve of the bonus LP included the number to the Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of New York. The 1993...2025-01-211h 52
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveDESPERATE HEATHENS FLOCK TO SIRENS: Steve brings in a contender for one of his favorite albums, stoner sludge prog metal masterpiece CRACK THE SKYE (2009) by Atlanta based outfit MASTODON!Send us a textCheck out our guest Mario's band ALTURA: Bandcamp InstagramCrack the Skye is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Mastodon, released on March 24, 2009, through Reprise, Sire and Relapse Records.[7][8] The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling 41,000 copies in its first week.[9] In Australia, the album debuted at number 19.[10] It had sold 200,000 copies in the US as of September 2010, making it one of their highest-selling albums to date.[11]Drummer Brann Dailor described the album as more "focused" than its predecessor, Blood Mountain: "Maybe t...2025-01-131h 03
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveBetween seasons, Dave and Steve check out this EP of angsty and/or fun NIRVANA-ESQUE grunge and punk tunes from Canadian act The Jins, this is Deathwish (2015)Send us a textHOME | The JinsDeath Wish | The JinsThe band Caligula Steve referenced in this episode.Citrus Magazine article cited in the episode.The Jins - Death Wish EP // a smorgasbord of sludgy sounds delivered to you in crystal clear pop™ production! Experience Death Wish today!creditsreleased May 17, 2019Ben Larsen - Guitar / Lead VocalsJamie Warnock - Drums / Backing VocalsHudson Partridge - BassAll songs written by The Jins except for Death Wi...2024-11-1827 min
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveSEASON 1 FINALE! CAN YOU SMELL THE HAIRSPRAY? Steve tests the limits of his friendships by making 3 punks listen to overblown hair metal album DEF LEPPARD, PYROMANIA (1983)Send us a textPyromania is the third studio album by English rock band Def Leppard, released on 20 January 1983[2] through Vertigo Records in UK and Europe and through Mercury Records in the US. The first album to feature guitarist Phil Collen who replaced founding member Pete Willis, Pyromania was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The album was a shift away from the band's traditional heavy metal roots toward a more radio-friendly sound, finding massive mainstream success. Pyromania charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200,The album was partially recorded with original guitarist Pete W...2024-11-121h 13
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveFack, let’s figure it out! Steve brings in SYSTEM OF DOWN vocalist SERJ TANKIAN’S 2012 solo album HARAKIRI, an album that has unfortunately aged very well lyrically with themes of environmentalism and modern geopolitical conflictsSend us a textCheck out our guest Dan’s project Shrouded Day, and his new album Photonia on BandcampHarakiri is the third studio album by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian. It was released on July 10, 2012.Tankian has described the album as "the most up-tempo punk rock oriented record that I've written probably since the System days." In the same interview, he also confirmed that a 2013 world tour would likely follow in support of the album.[3]Hara-kiri, also known as seppuku, is a term for the ri...2024-10-221h 39
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveLet's go play to the beach with the Pixies! Regular guest Sean brings in Surfer Rosa (1988) for grunge fan Steve to hear for the first time and we have a lovely time.Send us a textSurfer Rosa is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in March 1988 on the British label 4AD.[5] It was produced by Steve Albini. Surfer Rosa contains many of the elements of Pixies' earlier output, including Spanish lyrics and references to Puerto Rico. It includes references to mutilation and voyeurism alongside experimental recording techniques and a distinctive drum sound.As 4AD was an independent label, distribution in the United States was handled by British label Rough Trade Records; however, it failed to chart in either...2024-10-021h 12
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveBANG YOUR HEAD TO THIS! Steve brings in the soundtrack for the movie JUDGEMENT NIGHT from 1993, an album that pairs up an alternative rock band with a rapper, predating nu-metal by a few years. Features combinations such as SLAYER & ICE-T, PEARL JAM & CYPSend us a textJudgment Night is the soundtrack to the 1993 film of the same name. It was released on September 14, 1993, through Immortal Records and Epic Soundtrax and was produced by many of the album's performers. Every song on the soundtrack was a collaboration between hip-hop artists and rockartists. The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and spawned four singles, "Fallin'" by Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul, "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No Moreand Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., "Just Another Victim" by Helmet and House of Pain, and "Judgment Night" by Biohazard a...2024-09-241h 17
Tell Em Steve-Dave#607: BQE9/11, Walt’s cruise, Q travels, Git ‘em gets a new job, Raygun, Dave Grohl, shirtless arrests.2024-09-151h 29
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveThe worst album of all time? Steve shows two punk rockers a heavily panned album from 1970, featuring names such as JIMMY PAGE, JOHN BONHAM, JEFF BECK, & NOEL REDDING. Join us as we find out if LORD SUTCH AND HEAVY FRIENDS (1970) deserves its reputation.Send us a textSteve and Dave bring in their Alliterates bandmate, Sean to check out this album that was once voted as the worst album of all time by multiple publications. If you'd like to follow along at home, check out this playlist. Pause after Smoke and Fire for Side One.Check out this YouTube documentary.Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends is the debut album of English rock singer Screaming Lord Sutch. Recording began in May 1969 at Mystic Studios in Hollywood and it was released on Cotillion Records...2024-09-0951 min
Side One/Side B with Dave and StevePere Ubu: The Modern Dance (1978), Dave shows his metalhead & new age bandmates this experimental, arty album of weird post-punk tunesSend us a textCheck out Photonia by Shrouded DayDave sits down his Lucid Fugue bandmates Steve & Dan to show them an album that seriously influenced the playing and songwriting he brings into the group.The Modern Dance is the debut album by American post-punk, art rock band Pere Ubu. It was released in January 1978 by record label Blank. Their debut album, The Modern Dance (1978), sold poorly, but has proven influential.[11] Musicians of many types, including progressive rock, punk rock, post punk and new wave, were influenced by...2024-08-261h 06
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveThe art of knotting, Steve shows two guys who know nothing about SLIPKNOT their first demo released in 1996, MATE. FEED. KILL. REPEAT. which features not only death metal and nu metal, but also jazz and funk influencesSend us a textFor those following along at home, this is the excellent remastered version we listened to by Arlo Boska. If you are following along with us, pause after Tattered & Torn at timestamp 21:43This is Slipknot's technically first album, now considered a demo by the band, that does NOT feature Corey Taylor, Mick Thompson, or Jim Root, and the only member of the band that remains is percussionist Clown aka Shawn Chahan. This album does feature the same rhythm section that consisted of Joey Jordison & Paul Gray (R.I.P.) and features OG...2024-08-1841 min
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveLet's hit up the drive thru for some PUNK NUGGETS 1974 - 1982, Dave shows his metal head co-host a compilation featuring many punk essentials; The Ramones, Patti Smith, Television, Joy Division, The Misfits, Richard Hell, Stiff Little Fingers, ectSend us a textIf you’d like to follow along, check this Spotify playlist or YouTube playlist.Shout out to the Rock N Roll True Stories channel for the story Steve cited for the CBGB story.Check out the cover of Goddamn Job by The Replacements referenced, here.Dave shows metalhead Steve a collection of punk essentials that feature many songs he is not familiar with. Joining us on the last side is our good friend Hotrod Stewart of Hotrods to the Gods! Lots of artists on this on...2024-08-041h 30
Side One/Side B with Dave and Steve12 | A rocker guy & a metal guy hear the album with ROCK LOBSTER on it for the first time, we listen to THE B-52'S by THE B-52'S!Send us a textThe B-52's is the debut album by American New wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright.The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, the television network VH1 named The B-52's the 99th greatest album of all time. Shortly before his death, John Lennon said he enjoyed the album...2024-07-2139 min
Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveBEFORE IRON MAIDEN: Steve shows a couple of punks an interesting piece of metal history, NWOBHM classic SHOCK TACTICS by SAMSON featuring BRUCE DICKINSON on vocalsSend us a textSteve shows Dave & his ex-VALLEY OF SHADOWS bandmate Clayton Goliath Pace an album from BRUCE DICKINSON's pre-IRON MAIDEN band SAMSON. Shock Tactics is the third studio album by British heavy metal band Samson, released in 1981. It was vocalist Bruce Dickinson's final album with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were coincidentally recording Killers, their last album with Paul Di'Anno, in the same studio at the same time as Samson) -WikipediaSteve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteve2024-07-1447 min