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CRAIG & BRIAN WATCH 007 / 002 :: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE a P&S/PRP presentation Legions of 007 fans can't be wrong! YOU demanded it and we listened! Craig & Brian ARE BACK and ready to tackle the thrill-packed, danger-ridden second installment of the long-running James Bond film franchise: From Russia with Love!! Craig Smith, rapidly approaching a dozen movies watched in lifetime and now fully caffeine-free, leads an exciting discussion that follows gentleman secret agent James Bond around the globe from England to Turkey to Yugoslavia to Italy. Brian Linnen, rather embarrassed after years of telling his friends and family that he coined the phrase "Where there's smoke there's fire", does his best to flavor the discussion with trivia from his years of Bond fandom. And taking a cue from the film itself, the two end the episode by engaging in ritualistic hand-to-hand gypsy combat for the love of Minnesota's pride and joy, Andy Schaal. Craig and Brian feel that 60 years is enough time for everyone to have watched "From Russia with Love", so spoilers will be flying faster than a Peter Hunt edited fight scene! You have been warned!! Thanks to Robbie Sims for lending his dulcet tones to the show's introduction, and to the Jingle Punks for the use of their cool spy song "Choose Your Path." Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CraigandBrianWatch007 And let us know what you think about this classic film adventure at craigbrianwatch007 at gmail.com
WEEKAPOD GROOVE | CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PHISH Episode 12: Catching Up and Summer Tour Part II Rob and Craig 3.0? Perhaps! Join them as they reunite after three years to talk about the first five shows of Summer Tour with a ridiculous amount of geeky fun and completely expected sidetracking. Part II of II. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us blazing on at podsodcast.com
WEEKAPOD GROOVE | CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PHISH Episode 11: Catching Up and Summer Tour Part I Rob and Craig 3.0? Perhaps! Join them as they reunite after three years to talk about the first five shows of Summer Tour with a ridiculous amount of geeky fun and completely expected sidetracking. Part I of II. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us feeling good about Hood at podsodcast.com
4th of July, Newton Lake Park (Andy) a live broadcast of musings from your friends at Pods & Sods recorded, mixed and released July 4, 2023
McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1998-1999 yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the final of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output. Vaguely covered in this episode: RUSHES, RUN DEVIL RUN and WORKING CLASSICAL. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can hear us trying not to cry at podsodcast.com
McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1995-1997 yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the third of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output. Covered in this episode (at times, somewhat loosely): A Leaf, FLAMING PIE, Looking For You, Broomstick, I Love This House, Atlantic Ocean, Squid, Don't Break The Promise, Love Come Tumbling Down, Love Mix, PAUL McCARTNEY'S STANDING STONE. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can hear us getting up and grabbing a chair at podsodcast.com (yeeeeeaaaaaah!!!)
McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1992-1993 yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the second of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output. Covered in this episode: OFF THE GROUND, Long Leather Coat, Big Boys Bickering, Kicked Around No More, I Can't Imagine, Keep Coming Back To Love, Down To The River, Deliverance, Cosmically Conscious, Style Style, Sweet Sweet Memories, Soggy Noodle, STRAWBERRIES OCEANS SHIPS FOREST (The Fireman), PAUL IS LIVE. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can hear us looking for changes at podsodcast.com
McCARTNEY IN THE NINETIES: 1990-1991 yet another virtual slumber party with Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith Join Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith once again for the first of four installments in the latest four-part trilogy covering Paul McCartney's nineties output. Covered in this episode: TRIPPING THE LIVE FANTASTIC, P.S. Love Me Do, All My Trials, Lennon Tribute Medley, UNPLUGGED - THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG and PAUL McCARTNEY'S LIVERPOOL ORATORIO. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can hear us putting it there at podsodcast.com
Because YOU demanded it, the fan-favorite team that delighted listeners around the world on the premiere episode of "Teach Craig Stuff" is back in their very own sidecast!! Craig Smith, the headband-wearing founder of the Pods and Sods Network, teams up with Brian Linnen, the less popular host of the Permanent Record Podcast, on an audio adventure decades in the making! "Craig & Brian Watch 007" kicks off in style, going back to the year 1962, to discuss James Bond's big-screen debut! Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, and Jack Lord took the world by storm and cinema was never the same again. Connery was a hero unlike any that had graced movie screens before, and Andress took the world's breath away with her forever-iconic bikini-clad introduction. Meanwhile, behind the camera, editor Peter Hunt was changing the way movies would look in the coming decade. In a relationship not unlike that of Bond and Quarrel, Craig and Brian do their best to fill this premiere installment with as much trivia, humor, and discussion as they can muster. Things kick off with timely coverage of a major announcement in the literary world of Bond, before turning to the film. And as the show opening mentions, Craig and Brian have a license to spoil, so beware! If you haven't watched this 61 year old movie yet, you might want to finally make time before hitting play. Special thanks to Bond authority Robbie Sims for lending his dulcet tones to the show's introduction. If Craig and Brian didn't both suffer from inferiority complexes before having to follow Mr. Sims, well, they certainly do now! Check out Robbie's first Bond book, "Quantum of Silliness: The Peculiar World of Bond, James Bond" here: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/quantum-of-silliness/9780750994040/ and check out his hilarious Bond-related twitter at https://twitter.com/TheTchaikovsky Thanks to the Jingle Punks for the use of their cool spy song "Choose Your Path."
BRIAN LINNEN TEACHES CRAIG ABOUT JAMES BOND record date February 26, 2023 :: release date March 3, 2023 In the premier episode of Teach Craig Stuff, Craig warmly welcomes James Bond expert and former Bacon Times One Hundred bandmate Brian Linnen. Do you expect him to talk? Of course! Brian shares the origin story and much much more about his discovery and ongoing enthusiasm for all things 007. And prepare for the unexpected as the ending contains a bit of a twist. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us, shaken AND stirred, in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods Check out Brian Linnen at the Permanent Record Podcast: https://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com and on the Sly Dog Music-Cast: https://slydogmusiccast.podbean.com RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss
TWO PICK TEN: THE MONKEES release date 25 Jan 2023 Many many many years in and it's finally here - a Monkees episode of Two Pick Ten. And who better to join Craig than the host of the wonderful Mixology podcast - Mr. Frederick James French-Pounce. Coming from the same background of analyzing various versions of songs, Craig is baffled that there is someone who is into this silliness who is much younger than he is, and our guest brings a new twist to the Two Pick Ten series: picking which mix goes on the desert island compilation! A very pleasant conversation with a guest who is able to follow the rules of the island (we're looking at you, "Mister" Brian Jacobs). This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us, like love, knocking at your door at http://www.podsodcast.com Check out Fred at the Mixology podcast: http://www.mixology.podbean.com or on Instagram at @hypnoticfred RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss
PEACE ON EARTH: THE BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED HOLIDAY ALBUM recorded live in the swood :: 2022 December 9 initial digital release :: 2022 December 12 written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of Brian Jacobs (centre channel) Eric Miller (mixed right 43%) Craig Smith (mixed left 43%) Stanley Anastasio Wilson-Lipay (95% only audible to dogs) percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters presented by The Pods & Sods Network Brian Jacobs appears courtesy of increasing violence against Brian Linnen Stanley Anastasio Wilson-Lipay appears courtesy of his underbite This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. http://www.podsodcast.com RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss
BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED BACON COMES ALIVE! recorded live in chairs at a table :: 2022 November 6 initial digital release :: 2022 November 7 written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of (in order of appearance) Craig Smith (mixed left 21%) Eric Miller (mixed right 21%) Jon Lamoreaux (mixed left 43%) Brad Page (mixed right 43%) percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters presented by The Pods & Sods Network Jon Lamoreaux appears courtesy of The Hustle Podcast Brad Page appears courtesy of the I'm In Love With That Song Podcast
The OG P&S, live from the porch 6/5/22!
recorded live on the floor :: 2022 March 19 initial digital release :: 2022 March 21 record one, side one 01. INTRODUCTIONS 02. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN OUR JAN 03. JON LAMOREAUX PART I: BLESSED 04. THE IRISH ANDY SCHAAL 05. PODS & SODS: A DESCRIPTION FOR RECORD STORE OWNERS 06. ERIC SURPASSES US ALL ON THE VINYL FRONT 07. JON LAMOREAUX PART II: JON TAKES A HIT 08. WHAT DID YOU LEARN 09. JON LAMOREAUX PART III: ANDY HAS THE BLUES 10. BANDANA ORIGINS 11. BRIAN LINNEN GETS IT 12. HOW MUCH OF YOUR LISTENERSHIP IS STILL BASED ON THAT INITIAL LOVE OF KISS 13. THAT WAS THE HOTNESS 14. STATUE OF LIBERTY GIVING THE FINGER (2022 RETELLING) 15. THERE'S ONLY ONE BAND WHO PLAYS A SETLIST ON DIFFERENT NIGHTS 16. FANS VS FRIENDS 17. A BRAD PAGE INTERLUDE 18. RECORD STORE FINDS PREQUEL: HOW MANY RECORDS CONSTITUTES A HAUL record two, side two 01. 43 INCHES IS A SPRINKLING 02. CALVIN AND HOBBS JOKE DOESN'T FLY 03. ANDY SCHAAL, VINYL WINGMAN 04. REVISITING ERIC'S TRIVIA SCORING 05. THE MIKE LINDELL OF PODS & SODS TRIVIA 06. JON LAMOREAUX PART IV: DEBATES WITH THE TOURING CONGA PLAYER FROM ICICLE WORKS 07. A PAULA ABDUL SEGMENT FOR RICHIE WAGNER 08. PAINTING BRIAN LINNEN AS SOMEONE WHO IS FINE WITH INCORRECT ASPECT RATIOS 09. MEDLEY: BRIAN VS YOUTUBE / CRAIG VS BRIAN 10. JON LAMOREAUX PART V: WHICH GODDESS BAND MEMBER 11. RECORD STORE FINDS (REPRISE) 12. ANDY SCHAAL TRIES TO BACKPEDAL 13. OBLIGATORY SPORTS MENTION 14. JON LAMOREAUX PART VI: EPISODE 273 15. TAG YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST IN THE COMMENTS OF THIS POST 16. A SHOUT OUT TO SARAH LINNEN 17. MEDLEY: BRIAN LINNEN'S CONTROVERSIAL DURANDURAN RANKINGS (FEAT. JON LAMOREAUX) / BRIAN LINNEN'S RIDICULOUS SURROUND SOUND CLAIMS 18. IF KISS TAUGHT US ANYTHING record two, side one 01. DISSECTING THE OLD PODS & SODS THEME AND VARIANTS 02. NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR ANDY 03. SOME PERMANENT RECORD PODCAST NEWS 04. DONNIE IRIS 05. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED HERE TODAY 06. BRIAN LINNEN LOVES TO TWIST THE KNIFE (RESTRAINING ORDERS) 07. IN DEFENSE OF EXPOSE 08. STARLIGHT COKE 09. A REMINDER FOR ERIC TO LEAVE RANDOM FACEBOOK GROUPS THAT HE SEES ANDY POSTING IN 10. TORK'S PETER 11. JON LAMOREAUX PART VII: EXERCISING A CLAUSE IN ANDY SCHAAL'S CONTRACT PREVENTING HIM FROM GOING SOLO 12. JON LAMOREAUX PART VIII: CRAIG LOVES JON LAMOREAUX 13. ANDY IS STEALING ALL OF THE BANDWIDTH 14. JON LAMOREAUX PART IX: HOW DID YOU FIRST CONNECT WITH JON LAMOREAUX 15. JON LAMOREAUX PART X: MINOR FELONIES AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMES 16. JON LAMOREAUX PART XI: YOUR FAVORITE JON LAMOREAUX STORIES 17. IN DEFENSE OF BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 18. BRIAN JACOBS WOULD HAVE TUNED OUT BUT HE'S NOT LISTENING ANYWAY record two, side two 01. WHO WROTE WHAT 02. LITTLE KNOWN AND UNTRUE FACTS: PENN JILETTE 03. METAL IS KINDA LAUGHABLE 04. JON LAMOREAUX PART XII: BOOK CLUB 05. THIS TENSION WITH BAKKO 06. PLUGS 07. EIGHTIES QUEEN > SEVENTIES QUEEN 08. TIGHT BANDS 09. THE SMITHERSEENS 10. SEVENTIES TELEVISION CRUSHES 11. FAVORITE TV THEMES 12. FALCO ENTERS THE CHAT 13. MUTUAL GUSHING 14. JON LAMOREAUX PART XII: A QUICK LITTLE ROUND OF TRIVIA JUST FOCUSED AT ANDY WITH ONE TOPIC 15. BRIAN LINNEN WORKING BLUE 16. FRIENDS... / BRIAN LINNEN JUST TAPPED OUT (FINALE) 17. PODCAST CITIES 18. F MARRY KILL written and performed by BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED BACON TIMES ONE HUNDRED is comprised of (in order of appearance) Craig Smith (mixed left 21%) Eric Miller (mixed right 21%) Brian Linnen (mixed left 43%) Andy Schaal (mixed right 43%) percentages are not accurate due to mic bleed and close quarters presented by The Pods & Sods Network Brian Linnen appears courtesy of Permanent Record Podcast Andy Schaal appears courtesy of The Hustle
Monkees fan and childhood friend Dawn Martin joins Craig Smith for a discussion about their Monkees memories, shared and separate, favorite and most embarrassing stories, and much much more.
a few notes of congrats sexy songs vinyl and record stores in memory of Mitch Barth a bit of wrestling talk owning a lifesize Roboto our brothers who have clean podcasts separating the artist from the art some gifts for Eric Craig dons a leather daddy working on new music a book update Get Back in IMAX Jackass Eric and Kyle summon the devil at Craig's expense future podcasts all of the times Eric helped Craig with C64 programming is Sean Cullen still listening? Eric getting back into house concerts Craig getting put on the spot by musicians Cat Of The Year has Eric retired from podcasting? is Brad Page still listening? going to live shows one thousand gageeyas is anybody still listening? bands (and authors) taking too long between releases Craig misses out on seeing Dua Lipa artists that can't perform as well anymore pretentious mushmouthy old rock stars the left wing needs the right wing to fly why is image so important with music? Eric gives Kiss a spin after a few years kayfabe is a thing of the past a timestamp for Joey Haynie we slept together twice ...and that's the state of the reunion voice chatting with the Linnens can't we all just get along Cobras & Fire on the network for the musically obsessed let's get ready to r... old Stern shows forming bands before you learn an instrument Craig wishes Kissmas was still happening because... throwing stupid money at a podcast Storytime with Eric: Tragedy ...friends
In this episode, Megan and Craig reunite to discuss Mike and Micky's live album (and the farewell tour), Andrew's book coming soon, 7A reissuing Stranger Things Have Happened and Dolenz Sings Nesmith, some discussion and opinion about Friday Music's Missing Links RSD vinyl reissues, and what ended up being the best piece of Monkees vinyl we've gotten in a LONG time - the Run Out Groove 2LP version of the debut album.
When we last left Corey Nowlin, he was saying goodbye to Megan and Craig after spending five days on a boat with a bunch of rabid KISS fans. He has returned to The Pods & Sods Network to discuss a band that he has some history with and that he and Craig appreciated greatly during the pandemic - Phish. Lots to take in here, so read the book and surrender to the flow as Corey and Craig take you into the incredibly deep, wide and rewarding world of Phish.
In the first episode of WHY WE LOVE... - a series to kick off an unscripted and all over the place conversation about bands we love (with a little off-topic fun as well) - Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) joins Craig for a candid chat about a band Craig has loved forever and Brian has loved for under a year - the amazing Bee Gees. They talk about various albums and songs, the eras of the band, some of their turns on television and films and their solo careers - but not before Brian has a score to settle with Craig and the absent Eric. Visit Brian and Sarah at Permanent Record Podcast: https://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss Any music clips used are for educational purposes and no rights are implied.
Andrew Sandoval comes back to the Pods & Sods Network to discuss his forthcoming book The Monkees: The Day By Day Story! First published in 2005, it had widely been considered the last word on the story of The Monkees - an incredibly detailed chronology of all of the music, filming and tours between their creation and 1970. Now expanded and essentially rebuilt, the new version of the book contains some mindblowing content that's never been unearthed until now, and Andrew shares some of the new research info with Craig and answers a few listener questions. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods
HAPPY CHRISTMAS BEATLE PEOPLE! A Holiday Gift from Brian Jacobs and Craig Smith As a final gift in 2020, Mister Brian Jacobs returns to the Pods & Sods to join Craig for a quick chat about the seven fan club flexidiscs sent out to Beatles fans between 1963 and 1969 (and as an album in 1970). Happy Holidays to all and enjoy! This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us on our way to buy matches and candles in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss
TWO PICK TEN: THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY After we learned in the previous Beatles episode that Mister Brian Jacobs would try to throw the numbers in his favor, he was banished to a separate desert island that just played one Dylan song on a loop. Thalia Reynolds (Another Kind Of Mind) proved to be up to the task of choosing, and joined Craig for this Two Pick Ten where they focus on the point where she jumped onto Beatle Fandom - 25 years ago as they celebrate the anniversary of The Beatles Anthology. Check out Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast at https://anotherkindofmind.podbean.com/ This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us free as a bird in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss All musical clips used are for educational use only.
Megan and Craig from SamePageCast present SOUND OF THE SUNSET, SOUND OF THE SEA The Monkees track by track, session by session Episode 09 - March 1967 Pillow Time - version 1/demo Micky In Carlsbad Cavern Shades Of Gray Masking Tape You Just May Be The One - version 2 [LP version] Peter Gunn’s Gun I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind - version 2 [LP version] Two-Part Invention In F Major No Time - version 1 Blues Banjo Jam Cripple Creek The Story Of Rock And Roll - version 1 Cantata & Fugue In C&W The Story Of Rock And Roll - version 2 Don’t Be Cruel Early Morning Blues And Greens For Pete’s Sake No Time - version 2 [LP version] Just A Game - version 1/demo This podcast is presented by THE PODS & SODS NETWORK: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss SamePageCast Theme performed by Craig and Megan
TRACK BY TRACK THE SMASHING PUMPKINS MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS Original release date: October 23, 1995 In 1994, Smashing Pumpkins were a rock band coming off a super successful album (Siamese Dream) with an epic heavy sound - but many were surprised at exactly how far they could take "epic" - and they certainly took it far on their 1995 masterwork Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Christopher Fritz joins Craig once again as they dive into this one track by track, starting in the neighborhood record store where they met, the show where they saw the original four-piece Pumpkin lineup for what would be one of the last times, Billy's track notes, what songs from the singles that would swap into the album, and culminating with these two friends reuniting to see the band in 2018 to relive some of those memories one more time. Join us on this empty party afternoon where we sing a birthday song to one of the most ambitious albums to come out of the nineties. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us not even caring to shake these zipper blues in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss Music included: "Tonight, Tonight" as recorded by Paper Wings for the cassette compilation Songs From The Magic Bus: The Listessa Tribute Compilation Dedicated To The Smashing Pumpkins (1996; Craig Smith: vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards; Ian Zapczynski: drums) "In The Arms Of Sleep" as recorded by Craig Smith for the cassette Facsimile Of Truth (1996)
Megan and Craig from SamePageCast present SOUND OF THE SUNSET, SOUND OF THE SEA The Monkees track by track, session by session Episode 08 - February/March 1967 The Girl I Knew Somewhere - version 2 [45 version] Sunny Girlfriend Mr. Webster - version 2 [LP version] Nine Times Blue - demo Until It’s Time For You To Go - version 1 She’ll Be There - demo Midnight Train - demo Randy Scouse Git Band 6 You Told Me Zilch I’ll Spend My Life With You - version 2 [LP version] Forget That Girl Where Has It All Gone - version 1 Memphis Tennessee Twelve-String Improvisation Where Has It All Gone - version 2 Monkee Chat East Virginia Jericho Fever This podcast is presented by THE PODS & SODS NETWORK: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss SamePageCast Theme performed by Craig and Megan
WEEKAPOD GROOVE | CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PHISH Episode 10: Time Turns Elastic Rob and Craig join up for the first time in three years to discuss everything that's happened in the world of Phish since the 2017 Baker's Dozen shows. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us bouncing around in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss All musical clips used are the property of Phish / Elektra Records and are for educational use only. The official YouTube channel of Phish https://www.youtube.com/user/phish/videos
TWO PICK TEN: ABBA One could say that all of the Two Pick Ten episodes present various rabbit holes that Craig has fallen into - for most episodes, the entire purpose of the series is to bring together two people familiar with an artist's entire catalog of music. This one was a month-long crash course in melodic goodness as special guest Josh Fitzgerald willingly goes to that desert island with Craig and the two collaborate on their two-record set THE BEST OF ABBER. You'll have to listen to understand. This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us crackin' up in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss All musical clips used are for educational use only.
