TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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TCBCast 117: Elvis And Pro Wrestling May 18, 2020

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Gurdip is joined by TCBCast regular 3rd host, and Top Rope Nation podcast host, Ryan Droste, for a look at Elvis' appreciation of and connections with the pro wrestling world, both when he was alive and living in Memphis, and his posthumous influence on later wrestlers like Honky Tonk Man and The Rock. It's a surprisingly fascinating topic with neat historical tidbits some Elvis fans might not be aware of!

Then for Song of the Week, Ryan thinks it's great to be in that 50th state as he picks the title track from "Paradise, Hawaiian Style." Gurdip follows up with the bluesy early 60s cut "I Feel So Bad."

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: I Feel So Bad

Ryan: Paradise Hawaiian Style

TCBCast 116: Our Families & Elvis May 12, 2020

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We open this week's episode paying homage to the legendary Little Richard, who brought an electricity and vibrancy to rock and roll that no one, not even Elvis, could quite capture. Rest in peace, Richard.

Justin's getting married this week so it's an otherwise lighter episode this week as the discussion turns to how their Elvis fandom has affected their families, who are stuck with them (and Elvis, by default).

Following that theme for Song of the Week, Justin and Gurdip's wives provide their favorite songs (we couldn't convince either to come on the show) so Justin dives into the lengthy history behind the ever-catchy "Wooden Heart" from 1960, while Gurdip gets the massive 1957 hit "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" but not for the reasons you might think!

Ryan Droste will be appearing on next week's show for a discussion about Elvis connections in wrestling!

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: Wooden Heart

Gurdip: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

TCBCast 115: Remixes Vol. 3 May 06, 2020

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Justin invites Gurdip deep into the Elvis remix archive for a look at some of the most interesting and unique unofficial remixes. From rockabilly overdubs with connections to the Stray Cats, to reggae, country, rock and rap genre twists, there's something here for everybody! Gurdip himself even gets remixed mid-show!

For Song of the Week, Gurdip's is the ballad to a lovely work of art, "Mona Lisa," while Justin picks "Peter Gunn," the detective TV theme Elvis played around with at rehearsals. Coincidentally, they discover that the two seemingly different songs share some songwriting history!

TCBCast Bonus #5: LIVE Elvis Movie Trailer Marathon May 01, 2020

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Justin & Gurdip went LIVE on Facebook to watch a marathon of all 33 trailers to each of Elvis' theatrically released films (plus one - for This is Elvis!) Thanks to everyone who joined in on the conversation during the stream. It was a ton of fun! We hope to do another live show soon at a time better for our listeners in the UK and throughout Europe. Enjoy the content and THANK YOU to all our listeners for making April 2020 the best month TCBCast has had to date!

TCBCast 114: Talking Elvis feat. Ian Gray and Vince Wright Apr 28, 2020

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The TCBCast crossovers continue as Gurdip & Justin are joined by "Talking Elvis" co-hosts, Ian & Vince for a lively discussion about all things Elvis, including their history keeping the Elvis flame alive in the UK. Gurdip takes the hotseat next to Ian and Vince for a trivia showdown, and then, for Song of the Week, the guys turn the keys to the TCBCast car over to Talking Elvis!

Vince selects the funereal "Long Black Limousine" from 1969, and surprises with an earlier soul version that Elvis likely took influence from. Finally, Ian feels his temperature rising higher and higher, as he finishes off the episode with Elvis' cover of the OTHER song about getting all hot and bothered: the classic Little Willie John/Peggy Lee tune, "Fever."

Featured Songs of the Week:

Vince: Long Black Limousine

Ian: Fever

TCBCast 113: A Little MORE Conversation feat. Shane Tutmarc and Jason Brewer Apr 23, 2020

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This week, Justin & Gurdip join forces with the hosts of the A Little More Conversation podcast! First up is an Elvis trivia throwdown, followed by a great broad discussion about how their show came about, how their careers as musicians provide unique insights to Elvis' music, and what they think of Elvis movies, remixes and impersonators.

Then, during a packed Song of the Week section, Jason leads with the adult contemporary ballad "Twenty Days and Twenty Nights" from 1970, while Shane pulls the classic Gordon Lightfoot cover, "Early Mornin' Rain." Gurdip follows up with the all-too-short but beautiful early 60s tune "Never Ending" before Justin ends the episode by taking a complete 180 with "Yoga is as Yoga Does."

TCBCast Bonus #4: Elvis' Home Recordings Apr 17, 2020

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On this week's bonus content, Ryan and Justin go for take 2 of their overview of Elvis' home recordings. If you're finding yourself stir crazy while under stay at home orders, perhaps you'll find the same sort of enjoyment from Elvis' home recordings that Elvis seemed to take from making them while singing at home.

TCBCast 112: Roy Hamilton Jr. Apr 14, 2020

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Justin & Gurdip are joined this week by Roy Hamilton, Jr, the son of famous "Rock'n'Soul" icon Roy Hamilton, who was a major influence on Elvis' musical style and development. Roy graciously spent some of his Easter Sunday answering questions about his father's influence on rock and roll, connections to Elvis, and how the Hamilton family has continued Roy Sr.'s legacy over the years.

Then, for Song of the Week, the guys head to the big screen as Justin highlights the title track from the 1966 film "Spinout," while Gurdip discovers the rich cultural history of "We'll Be Together" from Girls! Girls! Girls!

We sincerely thank Roy for sharing his often-intimate personal memories and industry insights. We would also like to thank Lisa Lauren & Maria Hamilton for working to help connect us with Roy. If you want to learn more about Roy Hamilton, please visit royhamilton.net. Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: Spinout

Gurdip: We'll Be Together

TCBCast Bonus #3: Easter Special Apr 12, 2020

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For this week's bonus content, Justin & Gurdip look at 10 of Justin's favorite gospel songs that we haven't talked about on the show before. It's a loose, informal discussion that somehow also manages to touch on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bill & Ted, and Super Nintendo. Stay tuned for Tuesday's episode, an interview with singer-entertainer Roy Hamilton, Jr.!

TCBCast 111: Elvis Best Album? Back in Memphis Review Apr 07, 2020

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It's a gush-fest as Gurdip & Justin review one of their all-time favorite Elvis albums, 1969's "Back in Memphis." But is it one of Elvis' best albums? At least one of the guys thinks so. Also, Justin shows up Gurdip on two of Gurdip's own trivia questions. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip spins a sad yarn of Pedro the bull, picking "The Bullfighter Was A Lady" from Fun in Acapulco. Justin, meanwhile, is inspired to dig up the little-heard cover of Ray Charles' "Leave My Woman Alone" that was recorded for Easy Come, Easy Go. Is it just an instrumental or is there something cooler hidden deep in the corners of the audio? Listen and find out!

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