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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast

Only Three Lads is a lively podcast celebrating the Golden Age of Alternative Music from the "70s, "80s & "90s. Join Uncle Gregg, Brett Vargo, and a variety of ”Third Lads” as we share our Top Fives, stories, and news about the music we love, and have a lot of fun along the way! Whether you‘re into indie, punk, new wave, Britpop, power pop, synth pop, shoegaze, grunge...or whatever...there is going to be something for you to discover and love. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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O3L - E46 - Top 5 Grunge/Hard Alternative Albums

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2021/01/26

Hey hey, we’re the Grungies! Put on your flannel, broskis, and relive some of the best grunge-era albums with O3L. That’s if you can muster up the energy, ya slackers! What made Brett fear this episode so much? Is the fact that “grunge” was a four letter word to him in the ‘90s? Is it the fact that, if he thought that “grunge” was a four letter word, his spelling might need some work? Is it the fact that, despite the fact that he is the one writing these very show notes, he is referring to

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69:59

O3L - E45 - Top 5 B-Sides

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2021/01/19

Don't think that we don't realize the incredible serendipity of Episode 45 celebrating some of the best treasures found on the flip side of 45 rpm singles. Well, and the extra tracks found on CD singles, but that's not nearly as serendipitous. By the way, "serendipity" will score you 17 points on Scrabble. You'll learn about some other big Scrabble words to use on this episode too. You're welcome. Join us as we discuss a lot of great hidden musical gems, Danny Bonaduce, playing pranks on

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77:24

O3L - E44 - Top 5 '90s Punk Albums

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2021/01/12

This week, we bring you all the "hot topics" on O3L: apple bongs, teenage doctors, hangin' out at the mall, showering with our listeners. Cuz we're punk rock!! Hey, while we're at the mall, can we swing by and pick up a Bueno decoder ring? We're gonna need it. Oh yeah, and we manage to work in our Top 5 '90s Punk Albums while we're at it. Trust us, it's more fun than beating up a mall cop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:27

O3L - E43 - Top 5 Flashback Favorites with RICHARD...

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2021/01/05

OK, we promised that Season 2 of O3L would be bigger and better...so what better way to kick it off than with a living legend? SiriusXM, radio and TV personality, author, screenwriter, game show contestant (and did we mention legend?) RICHARD BLADE is our very special guest. For this episode, we each (including Richard) picked our Top 5 songs from Richard Blade's classic six volume "Flashback Favorites" CD series. And the stories...oh, the incredible stories. Make sure you don't miss the amazing

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O3L - E43 Bonus - In Conversation with Richard Blade

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2021/01/05

You won't want to miss our extended conversation with the legendary Richard Blade! Richard was very generous with his time and shared so many amazing, revealing stories, from how he got his name to encounters with Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand and Sean Connery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E42 - Top 5 Albums of 2020 with Sean Dowdell...

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/12/29

This week, the Lads hop in the time machine and leave the O3L era behind for the distant future to discuss their top albums of 2020. For this year end spectacular (for an...um...less than spectacular year), they are joined by Sean Dowdell from Grey Daze. Grey Daze was Chester Bennington's pre-Linkin Park band, who had reunited shortly before Bennington's death. Using vintage vocals, the band retooled songs from their back catalogue for 2020's vital, emotional album Amends, which hit #1 on the

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O3L - E42 Bonus - In Conversation with Sean Dowdell...

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/12/29

This special O3L bonus episode contains an extended conversation with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze. Sean hangs out with the Lads to discuss his friendship and musical partnership with Chester Bennington, the creative process behind their #1 rock album Amends, our very own Uncle Gregg's impact on the Grey Daze story and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:28

O3L Presents: The Vargo Family Christmas Album

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/12/22

In this bonus episode, Lad Brett premieres his new album "The Vargo Family Christmas Album." This is a compilation of original holiday tunes that the Vargo family has recorded between 2013-2020. Includes the new song "Light Up The World" and 11 other modern classics to bring the joy of the season. From the O3L family to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season. Your continued support has been the bright spot of a tough year, and we are grateful that you have let us into your lives. We'll

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O3L -E41 - Only Three Lads Holiday Special!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/12/15

Oi to the world! Happy Holidays from Only Three Lads! For this very special episode, we not only cover our Top 5 Holiday Songs from the classic alternative era...but we invited the O3L Community to join us! Five oh-so-lucky listeners were able to take part in the show to share their favorite yuletide tunes, play some games, and have oodles of fun (oodles, we say...obviously!). Thanks to our special guests - Julie, Tarah, Paige, Lane, and Ryan. We hope you had as much fun as we did! And, for

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O3L - E40 - Top 5 Songs of 1982

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2020/12/08

OK, so can we just agree that 1982 was one of the greatest years ever for classic alternative music? The Lads came up with some doozies this week! Aside from discussing some of the best songs that the year had to offer, we talk video games, snorting CDs, post-apocalypse Tom Petty, and Uncle Gregg's uncanny similarities to Babe Ruth. So, pretty much everything you'd come to expect from Only Three Lads. O3L fever...catch it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E39 - Top 5 One Hit Wonders

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2020/12/01

"And it's here where our journey through time begins, to exhume that rarest of pop cadavers...the One Hit Wonder." On this episode, the lads celebrate the best of the one hit wonders of the classic alternative era - the songs that stormed the charts, only to find that their respective artists couldn't quite replicate their hit song's commercial success. Plus, Uncle Gregg likes to cuddle, Bueno gets some new pickup lines, and Brett packs wallop and joy. Ain't no one gonna break-uh *our*

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O3L - E38 - Top 5 Songs of 1992

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/11/26

Happy Thanksgiving from O3L! Or, if you're not listening on release day and/or not in the U.S., Happy Whatever Day It Is! Regardless, in this crazy year, we are most grateful for YOU, dear listener. This episode is filled with intrigue and mystery, folks...aside from covering some of the finest tracks that 1992 had to offer, we discuss food, Uncle Gregg's furniture destruction, and the forgotten 1992 TV show "Fish Police." (Yes, that was a thing.) Plus, we introduce a new podcast noir segment

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71:53

O3L - E37 - Top 5 Female Singers

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/11/17

Let's hear it for the girls! This week, the Lads salute the Ladies of the classic alternative era - the trailblazers and the legends. Along the way, we cover Bueno's celebrity crushes, Jepheads and Blinks, and debut our hot new country jam "Gotta Truck, Gotta Dog." Hey, it's a work in progress. The ghost of Jim Backus commands you to listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L Presents: You Weren't Supposed To Hear That!

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2020/11/10

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at O3L? Oh...you haven't?!? Well, in this mini bonus episode, we open up the show vaults and give you a taste of the stuff that you were never meant to hear. As such, this one definitely earns its "Explicit" rating, folks. Hide the kiddies! We look forward to bringing you fresh new episodes of O3L soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E36 - Top 5 Depeche Mode Songs

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/10/27

Just Can't Get Enough O3L? I Feel You, it's a Strangelove that people feel for us. People Are People, after all. If you are Somebody who hasn't listened to the Only Three Lads podcast yet, it was just A Question Of Time. So now you'll have Something To Do. Welcome aboard...Everything Counts! We don't want to start any Blasphemous Rumours, because we have a strict Policy Of Truth over here, y'know. Oh, did we make it obvious enough that the week's episode celebrates the music of Depeche

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O3L - E35 - Top 5 Songs of 1989

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/10/20

Iiiiit's alright, cuz you're saved by O3L! Hey gang...This week, the lads travel back to the heady days of 1989 to discuss their Top 5 classic alternative songs from that year. You'd better hurry before Mr. Bueno puts us all into detention! Incidentally, congratulations to our O3L Scavenger Hunt winner Mike Basso, who is clearly the Slater of the group. And *everyone* knows Slater was the coolest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E34 - Top 5 Albums That Should Be in Every...

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/10/13

In this supersized episode of O3L, we offer our choices for the foundation of any self-respecting alternative music collection. We looked at it this way - if we were going to guide a young person to the music of the O3L era, what would we recommend as the starting point? So what could be better than getting an ACTUAL YOUNG PERSON to listen to our choices and give feedback?!? We rustled up one such young person, Brett's 17-year-old son Julian. And lettuce tell ya, he's a real chip of the ol' block

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O3L - E33 - Top 5 Albums of 1982

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/10/06

Back in '82, Bueno could have thrown a basketball over them mountains... Turn on your heartlight and relive the classic alternative albums of 1982. After this episode, you'll want to phone home...to tell your friends about O3L! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E32 - Top 5 Debut Singles

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/09/29

Because you always remember the first time...this week, the lads discuss their Top 5 Debut Singles from the Golden Age of Alternative. Only Three Gramps, brought to you by [insert random geriatric product here]. It's a weal wiot, we promise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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O3L - E31 - Top 5 Songs of 1976

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2020/09/22

1976: A Roar Like You've Never Heard Before! This week, the Lads capture the Spirit of '76 with some AMAZING songs. The highly advanced 2-year-old Brett beams his list to the future, Uncle Gregg gets a little "Brett Weird," and Bueno just wants to jump on top of you (y'know, in an "Ambassador of Love" kinda way). Dyn-o-miiiite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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