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David Hasselhoff - Night Rocker Aug 18, 2020

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He became the biggest star on daytime tv. Then he quit and became a prime time star. But he always had his eyes set on a music career. This is the story of David Hasselhoff's Night Rocker, from 1985.

Chevy Chase - Chevy Chase Aug 11, 2020

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He played in bands in his younger days, but eventually found a career in comedy. Once his comedy career took off, Chevy Chase tried to bring his comedy and music together This is the story of Chevy Chase's self titled album, from 1980.

The Shaggs - Philosophy of The World Aug 04, 2020

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A mother reads her son’s palm and makes some predictions about his future. One of those predictions was that his daughters would be the biggest girl group in America. Despite no musical experience, or even interest, the girls were told by their father they would be taking music lessons and forming a band. This is the story of The Shaggs’ Philosophy of the World, from 1969.

The Amazing Mets Jul 28, 2020

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In 1969, the New York Mets had one of the biggest turnarounds in the history of Major League Baseball. Fans took to calling them the amazing Mets, so they surprised their fans by making an album. This is the story of The Amazing Mets, from 1969.

Thanks to John Ross Bowie!

Follow him on social media, @johnrossbowie.

The Globetrotters Jul 21, 2020

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In 1970, the Harlem Globetrotters got their own Saturday morning cartoon. The show’s music supervisor was the man with the golden ear, Don Kirshner. So, that meant the show had a surprisingly good soundtrack, thanks to uncredited studio musicians. This is the story of The Globetrotters. from 1970.

NASCAR Goes Country Jul 14, 2020

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In the early 1970’s, NASCAR racing had seen a big surge in popularity. Jim Donoho, the son of Nashville racing promoter Bill Donoho wanted to get some of the most popular NASCAR drivers to make a country music album. This is the story of NASCAR Goes Country, from 1975.

Crispin Hellion Glover - The Big Problem ≠ The Solution. The Solution = Let It Be Jun 30, 2020

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Just 3 years after graduating high school, Crispin Glover was cast in one of the biggest movies of all time, Back To The Future in 1985. He followed that with the critically successful River’s Edge. Then, he took a few years off of acting and pursued other creative projects. Writing and illustrating books...and making an album. This is the story of Crispin Hellion Glover’s The Big Problem ≠ The Solution. The Solution = Let It Be from 1989.

Special thanks to Matt Gourley and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

William Shatner - The Transformed Man Jun 23, 2020

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The story of the infamous album by Star Trek's William Shatner, The Transformed Man from 1968.

Hamm's '65 - Bursting with Freshness (LIVE!) May 12, 2020

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In March of 1965, The Theodore Hamm Brewing Company held it’s Centennial Celebration party in Minneapolis, Attendees that night would receive a copy of the souvenir album, Hamm’s 65- Bursting with Freshness.

This episode was recorded live on February 18, 2020 at Able Seedhouse & Brewery in Minneapolis, MN.

Morton Downey Jr. Sings Apr 28, 2020

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Morton Downey Jr. was a pioneer of what would come to be called “trash tv”. After his controversial talk show became a massive success, he tried to return to his roots by releasing an album. This is the story of Morton Downey Jr. Sings, from 1989.

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