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Skip or Repeat11 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part Two)In Part 2, I'm joined by Bryan Hall as we explore how The Beach Boys got here... from the success of "Kokomo" to the idea that they could maybe keep the train rolling without Brian Wilson. We talk about the state of the band in the early '90s, the missing voices, the strange optimism, and how Terry Melcher and Mike Love ended up behind the wheel.Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist to get you all caught up. Listen on Apple Music or Spotify. Listen to Summer in P...2025-07-231h 15
Skip or Repeat10 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part One)In our 4th series, we're tackling The Beach Boys 1992 album Summer in Paradise with guest Bryan Hall. In Part 1, we go back to the early days of The Beach Boys to understand how one of America’s most innovative bands slowly transformed into a nostalgia act. We'll trace the group’s rise, Brian Wilson’s brilliance (and burnout), and how Mike Love managed to keep the name alive long enough to eventually... do this... thing.Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist to get you all caught up. Listen on Apple Music...2025-07-161h 06
Skip or Repeat9 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Four)In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham.In this episode (Part 4) I'll explain the background of each track and Jacob and I will give our thoughts and reviews for each one. Afterwards we'll assess the album as a whole and answer the question, skip or...2024-08-0158 min
Skip or Repeat8 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Three)In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham.In this episode (Part 3) we will discuss the tense recording sessions and the release of Dog Eat Dog, what songs were popular in 1985, the reception of the album, and why we think it failed.Listen to...2024-07-301h 11
Skip or Repeat7 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Two)In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham.In this episode (Part 2) we are continuing to talk about the controversial 80's and why they made Joni so angry. There's plenty of political content here, so buckle up.Listen to the Primer Playlist on Apple...2024-07-2552 min
Skip or Repeat6 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part One)In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Joni's career is Jacob Ketcham.In this episode (Part 1) we'll give an overview of Joni's early life and career up until 1984, and we'll talk about the rise of the conservative movement and how that affected Joni.Primer Playlist on Apple Music...2024-07-231h 04
Skip or Repeat5 - Roland Orzabal: Tomcats Screaming Outside (Part Three)I'm joined by Gregg Adams as we look at Roland Orzabal's 2001 solo album Tomcats Screaming Outside. Haven't heard of the album or Roland Orzabal? Tomcats was nearly the 6th Tears for Fears album. Learn who Roland is and why you've never heard of Tomcats Screaming Outside.Primer Playlist on Spotify and Apple MusicListen to Tomcats Screaming Outside tracks here or on YoutubeSourcesRoland Orzabal website from 2001September 2000 interview by Katherine Kelly"Low Life" EPK video and interviewInterview with Roland & Curt from 2004Comment on a short...2024-04-161h 17
Skip or Repeat4 - Roland Orzabal: Tomcats Screaming Outside (Part Two)I'm joined by Gregg Adams as we look at Roland Orzabal's 2001 solo album Tomcats Screaming Outside. Haven't heard of the album or Roland Orzabal? Tomcats was nearly the 6th Tears for Fears album. Learn who Roland is and why you've never heard of Tomcats Screaming Outside.Primer Playlist on Spotify and Apple MusicListen to Tomcats Screaming Outside tracks here or on YoutubeSourcesRoland Orzabal website from 2001September 2000 interview by Katherine Kelly"Low Life" EPK video and interviewInterview with Roland & Curt from 2004Comment on a short...2024-04-0951 min
BAAS Entertainment100th Episode Celebration with Special Guest Ledisi - Welcome To The Good LifeSend us a textEpisode 100. Join host Troy Saunders as he celebrates the BAAS Entertainment Podcast's 100th Episode and 3rd Anniversary. Hanging out for the celebration is singer, songwriter, producer, actress, professor, entrepreneur, Grammy Award winner Ledisi!Ledisi has been a constant on the R&B and Jazz charts since 2001. Collecting several Billboard Top 10 albums and singles, 14 Grammy nominations (finally winning in 2021) and winning two Soul Train Music Awards.In this episode, Ledisi and Troy converse about how they first met over 20 years ago and how their friendship has lasted over the years...2024-04-051h 07