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Music In My Shoes

Come be entertained as the host talks about music, bands, and connected stories."It"s a really great podcast" - Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin"I appreciate talking to you guys and the good questions" - Mitch Easter of Let"s Active and R.E.M. producerLearn Something New orRemember Something Old!!!Please like and follow the Music In My Shoes Facebook page.Contact us atmusicinmyshoes@gmail.com

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29:27

David Bowie Station to Station, The Addams Family,...

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2026/04/12

A two-season black-and-white sitcom leaves a 60-year shadow, a band logo becomes more famous than the band name, and a random music reference boomerangs back into your week at the perfect moment. That’s the lane we love: pop culture history that feels like real life, where classic rock stories sit right next to TV theme songs and the little memories that make certain tracks impossible to forget. We start with The Addams Family and why the characters, jokes, and visuals still land. From there...

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36:53

Dreams So Real: Trent Allen Reminisces about the...

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2026/04/05

Athens, GA didn’t just produce great bands; it produced a whole value system. When Trent Allen from Dreams So Real joins us, we get into why Athens carried “artsy credibility,” why Atlanta bands sometimes got brushed off, and how those scene politics affected real careers, real audiences, and real opportunities. We also zoom in on the moment when underground experimentation started turning into something more intentional: tighter songwriting, bigger goals, and the push to tour and get signed...

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38:41

The Ed Sullivan Show, Beatles Anthology 2, Jethro...

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2026/03/29

One TV host with a stiff posture and a sharp instinct helped rewrite the map of American pop culture. We’re talking about The Ed Sullivan Show, the variety powerhouse that ran from 1948 to March 28, 1971 and acted like a weekly national stage for music, comedy, Broadway, and everything in between. When Ed thought you had talent, he put you in front of the country, and millions of people trusted his taste because there weren’t a hundred other places to look. We walk through why that kin...

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33:54

David Lowery and Dennis Herring Discuss Cracker’s The...

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2026/03/22

We’re coming to you from Cracker’s Campout, where the music is loud, the stories are better than any liner notes, and the distance between the crowd and the artists basically disappears. From the song-swap to the final-night blowout, the whole weekend feels like stepping inside the world that shaped Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. The heart of the show is audio with David Lowery and producer Dennis Herring as they unpack stories on Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker’s The Golden Age and m...

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53:27

Kevn Kinney And Johnny Hickman Talk Music and More in...

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2026/03/15

We hang with Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin and Johnny Hickman of Cracker in Athens, GA and trace how songs and scenes shape a life, from new releases to punk rock beginnings. Kevn opens up about writing “Mirror Mirror,” a power pop song about Alzheimer’s, with a chorus built around one hard line: “I know you’re in there somewhere.” We talk about what memory loss looks like up close, and the quiet fear hiding in the last verse when the writer starts seeing himself in the mirror. Johnny Hickma...

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33:53

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy Athens R.E.M....

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2026/03/08

The room lifted before the first chord. Athens came alive with a storyteller’s spark, a stripped-down trio threading classics and new cuts, and two supercharged nights honoring R.E.M.’s Life’s Rich Pageant that turned a tribute into living history. We walked in as fans and left feeling like part of a scene that refuses to fade. We start with Jason Narducy weaving road stories from Mostly The Van between raw, punchy songs, including a punk blast from his first band and a brush with the Grohl ...

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49:23

May Pang on John Lennon and "The Lost Weekend", A...

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2026/03/01

We sit down with May Pang to unpack John Lennon’s misnamed “Lost Weekend” and reveal a season of creative fire, repaired friendships, and family reconnection. May shares what really happened across those 18 months: the studio grind behind Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and Rock ’n’ Roll; and the bet that led to a thunderous Thanksgiving return with Elton John. We walk through May’s unexpected path from Abkco assistant to John and Yoko's personal assistant to John's trusted partner. She opens...

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28:20

Pretty In Pink, Drink The Sea, and Steal My Sunshine...

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2026/02/22

We revisit Pretty in Pink at 40 and admit the movie’s plot is fine while the soundtrack is legendary. We trade takes on Ducky, Blaine, Spader’s chill menace, WLIR Screamers, and how a film’s music can outlast its script. Then we fast-forward to a blistering live night with Drink the Sea at the 40 Watt in Athens, where Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Alain Johannes stitched songs to cinematic visuals and welcomed Mike Mills for a thunderous take on R.E.M.’s The One I Love. • Red Hot Chili Pepp...

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33:06

Left of the Dial, Beetlejuice's Day-O, and Jeremiah...

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2026/02/15

Grief has a soundtrack—and so does joy. We open with a heartfelt salute to Catherine O’Hara, tracing how a single scene, a laugh line, or a voice can linger long after the credits, then wander into the wild terrain where memory and music meet. From Beetlejuice’s dinner table possession to Home Alone’s enduring comfort, we reflect on how film and song become the waypoints we use to navigate time. That doorway leads us to a run of resonant passings and timeless cuts: Demond Wilson’s place in Sa...

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40:52

From Led Zep IV vs Dark Side to Nevermind vs Ten: Wax...

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2026/02/08

A listener threw down the gauntlet and we answered: Wax Wars, the ultimate rock album face-off. We’re talking full-catalog giants and needle-drop staples—Fleetwood Mac versus Eagles, Zeppelin versus Floyd, The Who versus Queen, Clash versus Ramones, U2 versus R.E.M., and more—decided by a mix of song strength, cultural impact, and those stubborn memories that never leave. The fun isn’t just in who wins; it’s in how certain records force you to choose between a perfect side and a perfect song,...

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30:05

The Uncle Floyd Show, and I Can't Live Without My...

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2026/02/01

We trace the scrappy brilliance of the Uncle Floyd Show and how a UHF oddity opened doors for punk and pop heroes, then jump across decades of songs that shaped our lives. From Dylan’s Desire to The Cult’s club thunder, we connect memories, charts, and the moments that stick. • Uncle Floyd’s low-budget TV chaos and big cultural impact • Ramones, Squeeze, Blue Öyster Cult, early Jon Bon Jovi appearances • Lennon and Bowie fandom and references • A campus “milk bandit” break-in detour • Dylan’...

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36:51

Challenger Shuttle Disaster, Batman TV Series, and...

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2026/01/25

A countdown, a cheer, and then a white bloom in the sky. We start with that January morning when Challenger lifted off with a teacher aboard and a nation watching, and we unpack how a routine launch became a rupture—O-rings, cold air, and the way live TV freezes time. The story isn’t just technical; it’s personal. Sneaking a screen at work, bargaining for a miracle, and remembering how hope hangs on for a few impossible seconds. From there, we follow the thread of wonder into a brighter palet...

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30:05

40 Most-Played Classic Rock Songs Of 2025, Joan Jett...

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2026/01/18

What do the 40 most-played classic rock songs of 2025 say about our listening habits? We dive into the national radio data and find a universe powered by stadium anthems, late-70s polish, and 80s hooks, with Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses dominating the top slots. Along the way, we weigh personal favorites against programming realities, marvel at why Crazy Train still feels underplayed, and ask the big question: how did an entire decade—the 60s—slip off the radar of “classic” rock radio? We move...

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46:52

Remembering Bob Weir: Grateful Dead to Dead & Company...

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2026/01/14

Bonus Episode We share stories, setlists, and tributes to honor Bob Weir, who passed away on January 10, 2026, and explore moments that made the music feel like home. Loss meets gratitude as we reckon with legacy, improvisation, and greatness. • remembering Bob Weir and his influence • post‑Jerry eras • favorite Weir vocals • social media tributes from Trey Anastasio, Mickey Hart, John Mayer • Johnny Hickman on opening for the Dead and Cracker's "Loser" cover • Grateful Dead's final tour mem...

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80s Music Trivia, Snoop Dogg Bowl, and The Clash...

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2026/01/11

We crack open a brand-new 80s music trivia game, celebrate Snoop Dogg’s endzone catch, and honor a 104-year-old sax performance while revisiting Elton John, Springsteen, The Clash, and early Billy Idol. Play along, keep score, and hear which deep cuts still hit hardest. • 80s trivia game rules, lyric call-and-response, and score swings • Snoop Dogg’s Arizona Bowl catch and why fun revives bowl season • Pop-Tarts Bowl spectacle and the butter vs frosting toaster debate • 104-year-old WWII vet...

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28:31

2025 Best Selling Rock Vinyl, The Sound of Silence,...

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2026/01/04

We pull apart 2025’s top rock vinyl list, trace why greatest hits still rule turntables, and celebrate the albums that outlived their moment. Along the way, we honor Steve Cropper, clear up calypso vs mento, and revisit songs from Simon & Garfunkel to Talking Heads and Oasis. • 2025 rock vinyl chart highlights and surprises • why greatest hits dominate modern vinyl buying • Fleetwood Mac Rumours as an enduring benchmark • personal vinyl memories and early listening habits • Steve Cropper...

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37:51

WPLJ Top 95 Albums of 1980 and Favorite MIMS Episodes...

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2025/12/28

We count down WPLJ’s Top 95 Albums of 1980 and trace how New York’s buying habits shaped a year when punk, new wave, and classic rock all shared the shelf. Along the way we share radio memories, personal stories, and the surprise winners that still spark debate. • method behind the WPLJ list based on 1980 retail sales • late 1979 albums fueling 1980 momentum • the specials, devo, and new wave’s local footprint • beatles rarities, mono vs stereo quirks, and Ringo vs no Ringo • acdc’s slower N...

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32:00

A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch, and Bruce...

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2025/12/21

The holidays don’t just look a certain way—they sound a certain way. We dive into how a fragile cartoon tree, a swingy piano motif, and a handful of offbeat movie moments grew into the soundtrack of December. From the first Peanuts special to stop‑motion Santa to a green recluse in Whoville, we trace the songs, voices, and production choices that turned seasonal TV and film into enduring ritual. • Charlie Brown Christmas as a symbol of hope and the choice to use children’s voices • Vince Gua...

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35:37

Van Halen Vs. Guns N’ Roses and Why AC/DC 'Back In...

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2025/12/14

We roll into our 80s hard rock showdown, where we put ACDC’s Back in Black, Van Halen’s 1984, and Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction under the brightest light we know: track-by-track comparison. Jump meets It’s So Easy; Panama squares off with Nightrain; Hot for Teacher tangles with Paradise City. The fun isn’t just the score—it’s how those matchups rewire your nostalgia. From there, we zoom in on live recordings that changed how we hear legends: Elton John’s 1970 trio storm on 17-11-70...

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48:20

December 8: John Lennon, Loss, and Legacy, And The...

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2025/12/07

A smiling John Lennon on Monday Night Football. A blunt 1970 interview that cut through the post‑Beatles haze. A late‑night Bermuda epiphany triggered by the B‑52s. We stitch together these scenes to tell a clear story of return, risk, and the ache of what never happened. We revisit Lennon’s sharp takes on early solo albums, then jump to Howard Cosell’s halftime chat where “It’s always in the wind” floated a reunion hope. From there we follow the thread to Double Fantasy: phone‑call songwrit...

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