TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

Latest Episodes:

TCBCast Bonus: "TCB" Teaser 2 Reaction Feb 14, 2022

Show notes

Director Baz Luhrmann dropped a dense 15 second teaser for the still officially untitled Elvis biopic Monday, February 14, 2022 ahead of the full trailer release on Thursday, so Gurdip & Justin got together quickly to give initial reactions to this second glimpse at the film.

Alongside our normal weekly episode, expect the TCBCast crew back Thursday after the trailer drops with an extensive breakdown and providing historical context for moments depicted.

TCBCast 204: Suspicious Minds - The Last US #1 - Billboard November 1, 1969 Feb 08, 2022

Show notes

This week, Gurdip guides Justin through what was happening in the world of popular music the week that Elvis's last #1 US hit, Suspicious Minds, peaked on the Billboard Hot 100, exploring the context around and stories behind some of the other hits that it was in competition with. From Sly and the Family Stone and The Beatles to the artificial bands The Cuff-Links and The Archies, it's peak 1969!

For Song of the Week, Justin digs into Elvis's live cover of LaVern Baker's "Tweedle Dee" after realizing there are less than 40 songs left to cover on the segment from the 1950s era of Elvis's career. Gurdip, on the other hand, continues his theme of going to bat for some of the least liked Elvis songs by spotlighting "Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce" from 1965's Girl Happy.

If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. If you are unable to support us via Patreon, but want to support us another way, please make sure to leave a positive review or mention our show to another like-minded music history and movie enthusiast.

Timestamps:

0:00 Start

01:45 News

12:40 Main Topic

49:50 SotW: Tweedle Dee

1:05:40 SotW: Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

TCBCast 203: Colonel Parker: Genius or Scoundrel? Feb 01, 2022

Show notes

Andreas van Kuijk. Thomas A. Parker. The Colonel.

As selected by TCBCast Patreon supporters, Justin and Gurdip finally address the never-ending debate of the good and bad of Colonel Parker's management decisions for his client, examining his influence on Elvis's career and the entertainment industry overall.

For Song of the Week, Gurdip shines a light on the second half of Elvis's first single, "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and its roots in Bill Monroe's bluegrass style. Meanwhile, Justin ticks away the time until he can feature "It's A Matter of Time," the country-tinged adult contemporary B-side of "Burning Love."

Timestamps:

0:00 Start

02:00 News

03:55 Listener Feedback

09:30 Main Topic

1:11:00 SotW: Blue Moon of Kentucky

1:32:50 SotW: It's A Matter of Time

TCBCast 202: Elvis's Best Camden? Almost in Love Album Review + A Farewell to Ron Glaser Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

This week, Justin and Gurdip are taking a look at the 1970 compilation "Almost in Love," released on the budget Camden label. It's arguably Elvis's strongest release on Camden, with a retrospectively strong tracklist featuring groovy recordings like A Little Less Conversation, Rubberneckin', Clean Up Your Own Back Yard, and Edge of Reality.

For Song of the Week, Justin draw attention the leak in this old building covering "We're Gonna Move" from 1956's Love Me Tender and its gospel roots. Gurdip decides to go against the grain and find the "Confidence" to cover the children's song from 1967's Clambake - and finds a totally listenable and fun cover version!

But before all that, we pay our respects and remember musician Ron Glaser, who tragically passed away recently, and reflect on "The Pledge" the heartfelt song he cowrote and performed with Chris Fillmore using Elvis & Billy Smith's own words. Ron's work both as a solo artist and with The Ridin' Dudes remain on a number of streaming and digital music platforms to add to your library.

Timestamps:

0:00 Start

06:00 "The Pledge" by Ron Glaser

09:10 News

14:45 Listener Feedback

18:30 "Almost in Love" Album Review

58:30 SotW: We're Gonna Move

1:12:00 SotW: Confidence

TCBCast 201: Elvis 101 Part 2: Biopics, Docs and Elvis's Movies feat. Bec Wyles Jan 18, 2022

Show notes

Episode 201 continues the discussion on Gurdip, Justin and Bec's hand-picked Elvis fan "starter kits," focusing in on documentaries, biopics and movies starring Elvis from during his career recommended for newer fans.

Then, for Song of the Week, histories behind three well-loved Elvis songs are covered, from different eras of Elvis's career: Bec starts us off in the 1970s with Elvis's live cover of the BJ Thomas classic "I Just Can't Help Believin'," Justin spotlights Elvis's 1965 gospel hit "Crying in the Chapel" and we hear the true story of what happened when Elvis was confronted by Carol Fran, the soul singer whose version of "Chapel" was eclipsed by his hit. Gurdip closes us out by going all the way back to the beginning and showcasing "Harbour Lights" from Elvis's first recorded session at Sun Studio in 1954.

A million times over, thank you to our Patreon supporters, longtime listeners, guests, and collaborators for helping us reach the 200-episode milestone.

Timestamps:

0:00 Start

0:55 Top Biopics/Documentaries

32:50 Top Movies Starring Elvis

56:30 SotW: I Just Can't Help Believing

1:12:50 SotW: Crying in the Chapel

1:35:22 SotW: Harbor Lights

TCBCast 200: Elvis 101 Part 1: Albums, Books and Names You Should Know Jan 11, 2022

Show notes

New to Elvis? Start here.

For TCBCast's 200th (and 201st) episode, Gurdip Ladhar, Justin Gausman and Bec Wyles, three longtime Elvis fans, are presenting their hand-picked starter kits for newer Elvis fans who might just be coming into the fandom: albums, movies, biographies, even things as fundamental as important names that you will find popping up in and around the Elvis story.

There's no wrong place to start with exploring Elvis's career, but we try to present so much of what we have loved and what we wish we would have known or been given when we became fans.

Part 1 includes albums from within Elvis's lifetime, our ideal compilations of Elvis's greatest highlights, books about his life and career, and just a handful of important names to know.

Part 2 (TCBCast 201) next week will cover non-fiction documentaries, fictionalized biopics, and of course, movies starring Elvis! Plus our weekly Song of the Week segment where we feature the true histories behind the songs.

0:00 Start

2:20 News

6:00 Main Topic Introduction

11:48 Top Recommended Original Albums

37:45 Top Recommended Compilation/Box Set

47:43 Top Recommended Biographies

1:07:35 Top Names You Should Know

TCBCast 199: Don't Return to Sender - Listener Inbox Catch-Up Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

For the first episode of 2022, Justin and Gurdip catch up on a month's worth of listener emails and messages, and dig into any topics that happen to come up, from Seattle landmarks remaining from the 1962 World's Fair to everyone's input on "It's Easy for You" and everything in between. Plus there's a brief & unexpected return of Trivia as Justin quizzes Gurdip on TCBCast's 2021 stats.

For Song of the Week, Gurdip heads down into the bayou to "New Orleans," the bluesy King Creole soundtrack cut inspired by the city of its setting, while Justin charts a course to Lunarkand to shine a light on "Wisdom of the Ages," the song cut from Harum Scarum and gets existential about the sands of time running out ahead of our big 200th episode!

TCBCast 198: The New Year Song of the Week Extravaganza feat. Bec Wyles Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

Just in time for your New Year's celebration, Gurdip, Bec & Justin join forces to explore the histories behind six all-new submitted Songs of the Week from this year's Patreon polls, including: -Let Yourself Go from Speedway -Hey Hey Hey from Clambake -What'd I Say from Viva Las Vegas -It's Now or Never, from 1960, Elvis's best selling single of all time -City by Night from Double Trouble -The Twelfth of Never, a rehearsal from 1974

If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Patrons received this episode two weeks in advance and regularly receive early shows and exclusive bonus content. If you are unable to support us via Patreon, but want to support us another way, please make sure to leave a positive review or mention our show to another like-minded music history and movie enthusiast.

TCBCast 197: His Hand in Mine feat. Ryan Droste Dec 22, 2021

Show notes

Ryan Droste returns to TCBCast for a holiday-appropriate look at "His Hand In Mine," Elvis's first full-length gospel album from 1960. Ryan & Justin dip a little into where the songs originated, and touch on the lengthy overnight marathon session that delivered two single A-sides and the full album of spirituals.

For Song of the Week, Ryan puts on his jingle bells and Santa cap to explore the 1971 Christmas cut "If I Get Home on Christmas Day," while Justin, inspired by part of last week's discussion, gives a little love to 1963's overlooked "Blue River."

TCBCast 196: Elvis in the UK feat. Tony Plews Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

Justin is joined this week by Tony Plews, author of Walk a Lonely Street: Elvis Presley, Country Music and the True Story of Heartbreak Hotel, to explore Elvis's impact on the United Kingdom: on the charts, in culture, and on future generations of British acts.

Then, Justin forgoes a Song of the Week to let Tony tell the heartbreaking true story behind Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."

Tony's book is highly recommended by TCBCast and more information on the book and how to order can be found at www.georgesmithpublications.com.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected