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Singing Songs and Carrying Signs: How Protest Songs Changed America Oct 20, 2024

In this New York Times 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest winning podcast, Sam Paddor explores the vast history surrounding the protest song. What is it? What did it impact? Where did it come from? Join Sam as he explores some of America’s key protest songs that helped to shape the political and social dialogue in our country throughout history and today.

New York Times 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest:
nytimes.com/2024/06/28/learning/the-winners-of-our-7th-annual-student-podcast-contest.html
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Chuck Leavell of The Allman Brothers Band Apr 19, 2024

Sam Paddor and Chuck Leavell discuss Chuck's time with The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, David Gilmour and more!
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Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield Mar 12, 2024

Sam Paddor and Richie Furay discuss Richie' time with Buffalo Springfield, and Poco.
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Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd Feb 08, 2024

Sam Paddor and Artimus Pyle discuss Artimus' time with Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash and Artimus' new Ronnie Van Zant tribute album "Anthems".

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Bunk Gardner of the Mothers of Invention Feb 03, 2024

Sam Paddor and Bunk Gardner discuss Bunk's career as a musician including his time with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

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Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad Jan 27, 2024

Sam Paddor and Mark Farner discuss Mark's Time with Grand Funk Railroad as well as how he taught Frank Zappa how to shoot a gun.

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Tom Constanten on the Grateful Dead Dec 03, 2023

Sam Paddor and Tom Constanten discuss Tom's role playing with the Grateful Dead in the late 1960s.

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David Bennett Cohen on Country Joe and the Fish Nov 27, 2023

Sam Paddor and David Bennett Cohen discuss David's work with Country Joe and the Fish as well as his experience in the Bay Area music scene in the 1960s.

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Al Perkins On The Dobro, Dylan and Steel Guitar Oct 30, 2023

Sam Paddor and Al Perkins discuss Al's dobro playing and his session work with Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones.

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Paul Rodgers On His New Album: "Midnight Rose" Oct 10, 2023

Sam Paddor and Paul Rodgers discuss his new album Midnight Rose and his time with both Bad Company and Free.

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David Grisman on The Pizza Tapes, Stéphane Grappelli and Jerry Garcia Oct 05, 2023

Sam Paddor and David Grisman discuss David's experiences with playing with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Tony Rice and other music legends.

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Ken Babbs on the Merry Pranksters, Furthur and the Acid Tests Oct 02, 2023

Sam Paddor and Ken Babbs discuss Ken's experiences with Ken Kesey, Neal Cassady and the rest of the Merry Band of Pranksters. Ken also talks about Woodstock, the bus Furthur and his run-in with Jack Kerouac.

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Steve Hackett on Genesis and Foxtrot at 50 Sep 28, 2023

Sam Paddor and Steve Hackett discuss Steve's current tour "Foxtrot at 50" and his music career with Genesis.

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Talking to Bill "Zoot Horn Rollo" Harkleroad about Captain Beefheart and Trout Mask Replica Sep 20, 2023

Sam Paddor and Bill Harkleroad, also known as Zoot Horn Rollo discuss Bill's experience playing in Captain Beefheart's Magic Band, the story behind Trout Mask Replica and more.

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Behind The Blues Project with Roy Blumenfeld Sep 07, 2023

Sam Paddor and Roy Blumenfeld discuss Roy's experience playing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, The Blues Project and the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York.

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On Stage At Woodstock: Memories of the Festival's Performers Jul 26, 2023

In this New York Times 6th Annual Student Podcast Contest winning podcast, Sam Paddor dives into the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair’s history by interviewing Woodstock veterans Arlo Guthrie, Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Fito de la Parra of Canned Heat about their unique experiences and perspectives on the three-day festival.

New York Times 6th Annual Student Podcast Contest:
nytimes.com/2023/07/06/learning/the-winners-of-our-6th-annual-student-podcast-contest.html
Canned Heat's Website:
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Jorma Kaukonen’s Website:
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Arlo Guthrie's Website:
arloguthrie.com
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Talking Blues with Keyboardist Barry Goldberg Jun 07, 2023

Sam Paddor and Barry Goldberg discuss his experience playing when Dylan went electric, playing with blues legends including Muddy Waters and more.
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Talking to Songwriter Gregg Sutton Jun 04, 2023

Sam Paddor and Gregg Sutton discuss his work with Bob Dylan, songwriting for Joe Cocker, seeing Elvis and more!
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Talking Canned Heat with their Drummer, Fito de la Parra May 16, 2023

Sam Paddor and Fito de la Parra discuss his work with Canned Heat, playing at Woodstock and more!
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Talking to Heart’s Steve Fossen and Michael DeRosier Apr 27, 2023

Sam Paddor, Steve Fossen and Michael DeRosier discuss their work in Heart and their current band, Heart By Heart.
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Talking the the Groovemaster, Bassist Jerry Jemmott Apr 24, 2023

Sam Paddor and Jerry Jemmott discuss his work with Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Duane Allman and more!
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Behind Jefferson Airplane with Jorma Kaukonen Apr 18, 2023

Sam Paddor and Jorma Kaukonen discuss Jefferson Airplane, his work with Janis Joplin, guitar and his music career.
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Hot Tuna Website:
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Talking Folk Music with Arlo Guthrie Apr 06, 2023

Sam Paddor and Arlo Guthrie discuss folk music, Woodstock, his What's Left of Me tour and his music career.
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arloguthrie.com
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Talking to the Drummer on Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever, Phil Jones Apr 03, 2023

Sam Paddor and Phil Jones discuss Phil's job playing drums on Tom Petty's hits including Free Fallin' and the rest of the album Full Moon Fever.
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Talking to Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention's Dave Pegg Mar 27, 2023

Sam Paddor and Dave Pegg discuss his job playing bass in Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention and more. He also discusses the annual Cropredy Festival that takes place every August.
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Fairport Convention Website:
fairportconvention.com
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Creating the First Ever Rock and Roll Bootleg: Talking to Ken Douglas Mar 21, 2023

Sam Paddor and Ken Douglas discuss the creation of the first ever bootleg, Great White Wonder, his partnership with his bootlegging buddy, Dub and bootlegging as a whole.
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kendouglas.org
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Talking to Mike Kinsella about American Football and LIES Mar 15, 2023

In this short interview, Sam Paddor and Mike Kinsella discuss American Football, Mike's new band LIES and American Football's album covers.
American Football Website:
americanfootballmusic.com
Owen Website:
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LIES Website:
liestoobigtohide.com
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Talking to King Crimson's Lyricist, Peter Sinfield Mar 14, 2023

Sam Paddor and Peter Sinfield discuss Peter's experiences writing lyrics for King Crimson, his lyric writing process and how King Crimson came to be.
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http://www.songsouponsea.com
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Talking to the Bassist for The Byrds, John York Mar 07, 2023

Sam Paddor and John York discuss John’s time playing bass for The Byrds, the Mamas and the Papas as well as our shared obsession with Bob Dylan.
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https://www.johnyorkmusic.com
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Talking to the Original Queen Singer, Tim Staffell Mar 02, 2023

Sam Paddor and Tim Staffell discuss Tim's upcoming album "Wayward Child" and playing with Smile, the band that would become Queen.
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What do Studio Musicians do? Talking to Steve Nathan Feb 16, 2023

Sam Paddor and Steve Nathan discuss Steve’s experiences as a studio musician in Nashville and Muscle Shoals.
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https://www.stevenathanmusic.com
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Songwriting for Cream: Talking to Pete Brown Feb 13, 2023

Sam Paddor and Pete Brown discuss Pete's experiences writing lyrics for Cream, Jack Bruce and Graham Bond. Sam and Pete also discuss Pete's song with Cream "White Room" and what it really means.
Pete Brown’s Website:
https://petebrown.co.uk
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Remembering Jeff Beck with Drummer Carmine Appice Feb 11, 2023

Sam Paddor and Carmine Appice discuss Carmine’s experiences playing drums with Vanilla Fudge and Beck, Bogert and Appice. Sam and Carmine also discuss Jeff Beck and Carmine’s reaction to his passing.

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Talking to the Harmonica Player on "Miss You", Sugar Blue Feb 07, 2023

Sam Paddor and Sugar Blue discuss Sugar’s experiences playing harmonica with The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan and the recording process of the Stones' "Miss You". Sugar Blue's Website: https://sugar-blue.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Discussing the Grateful Dead with their Publicist and Biographer, Dennis McNally Feb 01, 2023

Sam Paddor and Dennis McNally discuss Dennis’ experiences as the publicist for the Grateful Dead and his time getting to know Jerry Garcia. Dennis McNally’s Website: https://www.dennismcnally.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Producing Skynyrd and Playing With Dylan: Talking to Al Kooper Jan 26, 2023

Sam Paddor and Al Kooper discuss Al's experiences recording Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and producing with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Al Kooper's Website: https://alkooper.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Naked Giants Drummer, Henry LaVallee Jan 24, 2023

Sam Paddor interviews Henry LaVallee, Drummer of Naked Giants and graduate from Sam’s high school! Sam and Henry discuss Henry’s band “Naked Giants” and the modern music industry. Naked Giants' Website: https://www.nakedgiants.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to New York Studio Musician, Al Gorgoni Jan 20, 2023

Sam Paddor and Al Gorgoni discuss Al's experiences recording Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl", Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and working with Bob Dylan. Al Gorgoni's Website: https://www.gorgoni.net My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Harvey Brooks, Bassist for The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan Jan 10, 2023

Sam Paddor and Harvey Brooks discuss Harvey's experiences recording the Doors' "The Soft Parade", Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and playing live with Jimi Hendrix. Harvey Brooks' Website: https://www.harveybrooks.net My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Founding Bassist of Blue Öyster Cult, Joe Bouchard Jan 06, 2023

Sam Paddor and Joe Bouchard discuss Joe's time playing in Blue Öyster Cult, his interests in Pink Floyd and an unreleased Blue Öyster Cult song from the 1970s. Joe Bouchard's Website: https://www.joebouchard.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Discussing the Elephant 6 Collective with Founding Member, Will Cullen Hart Jan 04, 2023

Sam Paddor and Will Cullen Hart discuss Will's relationship with Jeff Mangum, upcoming projects by The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System and the new Elephant 6 Documentary. Elephant 6 Website: https://elephant6.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Nashville Session Legend Charlie McCoy Dec 26, 2022

Sam Paddor and Charlie McCoy discuss Charlie's time playing with legends like Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and more on their songs "Desolation Row", "Oh, Pretty Woman" and more. Charlie McCoy's Website: https://www.charliemccoy.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Youngbloods Member Lowell "Banana" Levinger Dec 07, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Lowell "Banana" Levinger, 5 String Tenor Guitarist and member of The Youngbloods, known for their hit song "Get Together". Lowell Levinger's Website: https://www.lowelllevinger.com Banana's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grandpabanana My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Music Biographer and Journalist from Rolling Stone, David Browne Dec 06, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews David Browne, journalist and music biographer for Rolling Stone Magazine. David Browne's Website: http://www.david-browne.com David Browne's Articles: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/david-browne My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Behind the Exhibits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Talking to Museum Curator, Amanda Pecsenye Nov 30, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Amanda Pecsenye, museum curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Website: https://www.rockhall.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

The Story Behind Little Feat: Talking to Founding Member, Bill Payne Nov 29, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Bill Payne, keyboardist from Little Feat. Little Feat are an incredible band whose hits include "Willin'", "Dixie Chicken" and many more. Bill Payne's Website: https://billpaynecreative.com Little Feat Website: https://www.littlefeat.net My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to one of the 60's Greatest Drummers, Jim McCarty from the Yardbirds Nov 21, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Jim McCarty, the only member of the Yardbirds to play with every single lineup of the band. The Yardbirds are a rock and roll hall of fame inducted, incredible band from the 60s, and got three of the greatest guitarists of all time noticed: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Jim McCarty's Website: http://www.jamesmccarty.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Peace Through Music: Talking to Mark Johnson, Co-Founder of Playing For Change Nov 17, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Mark Johnson, co-founder of Playing For Change, a group of people that records videos of people all around the world playing the music we all know and love together. Playing For Change Website: https://www.playingforchange.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Lee Oskar, Harmonica Maker and Player for War Nov 15, 2022

Sam Paddor interviews Lee Oskar, harmonica player who played for War among other bands! Lee also makes his own harmonicas at Lee Oskar Harmonicas and is one of the world's top selling harmonica makers. You might have heard Lee on songs like "Low Rider" or "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Lee Oskar's Website: https://leeoskar.com/ Lee Oskar Harmonicas Website: https://leeoskarmusic.com/ Lowrider Band Website: https://www.lowriderband.com/ My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

The Musical Journey of Big Star: Talking to their Drummer, Jody Stephens Nov 10, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Jody Stephens, drummer and last original member of Big Star! You might have heard Jody on songs like "In The Street". Jody currently works at Ardent Studios, the place Big Star recorded their albums! Ardent Studios' Website: https://www.ardentstudios.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Playing Bass for Ten Years After: Talking to Leo Lyons Nov 08, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Leo Lyons, bassist for blues band Ten Years After! You might have heard Leo on songs like "I'd Love to Change the World" or even at the 1969 Woodstock festival. Leo also has his own band, Hundred Seventy Split! Leo Lyons' Website: http://leolyons.org Hundred Seventy Split's Website: http://www.hundredseventysplit.com Ten Years After's Website: http://www.ten-years-after.co.uk My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Beach Boys Lyricist and Collaborator Van Dyke Parks Nov 01, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Van Dyke Parks, lyricist and collaborator with The Beach Boys! You can hear him on Good Vibrations, Kokomo and many other Beach Boys hits! Van Dyke Parks' Website: https://therealvandykeparks.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

The B Bending Byrd and Burrito Brother: Talking to Gene Parsons Nov 01, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Gene Parsons, a member of the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers and the inventor of the StringBender (also known as a B Bender)! StringBender Website: https://www.stringbender.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Talking to Russ Giguere, Original Singer for The Association Oct 20, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Russ Giguere, an original member of 60s Sunshine Pop band The Association! The Association's Website: https://theassociationwebsite.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

Rocking Around the Clock: an Interview with Joey Welz from Bill Haley and His Comets Oct 13, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Joey Welz, a member of Bill Haley and His Comets! Joey Welz' Website: http://www.joeywelz.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org/

Playing with the Drummer on All Things Must Pass and Imagine: Rick Lovrovich and Jakael Tristram on their band Apple Jam Sep 13, 2022

A live interview with Jakael Tristram and Rick Lovrovich of the Beatles tribute band Apple Jam. Apple Jam played with rock and roll hall of famer and drummer Alan White who unfortunately recently passed away. The interview was to promote their live show in memory of Alan White on September 10th 2022 at 5:30 PM at Lake Boren Park in Newcastle, WA. Apple Jam Website: https://applejamband.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org/

The 16 year old Beatles: The Story of John Lennon's band in 1957 Sep 12, 2022

Sam Paddor interviewing Rod Davis, the banjo player for John Lennon's original band, the Quarrymen. The Quarrymen Website: http://www.originalquarrymen.co.uk My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org/

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