TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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TCBCast 101: This is Elvis, Part 2 feat. Jaime Kay Jan 26, 2020

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In the first episode of our 3rd year, Justin & Gurdip wrap up a two-part review of the 1981 film "This Is Elvis" with the help of The Jungle Room Podcast host Jaime Kay. Covering from the 1968 TV Special to the end of Elvis' life, the crew discusses Elvis' creative and personal disappointments during this period of his life, the 1977 CBS TV Special, and Jaime takes a stand for Ginger Alden. Then the discussion is wrapped with thoughts on whether "This is Elvis" is actually an objectively good film, or just a nostalgia showcase viewed with rose-colored glasses by fans who needed the catharsis of the film at the time.

Finally, Jaime leads Song of the Week with the history behind the funky Mac Davis-penned "Clean Up Your Own Backyard" from "The Trouble with Girls." Gurdip selects the moving ballad "As Long As I Have You" from the climax of "King Creole," and Justin appropriately wraps up an epic episode digging into Elvis' powerful performance of "Unchained Melody," including the famous 1977 Rapid City, SD, version.

Be sure to check out The Jungle Room Podcast over at https://audioboom.com/channels/4942223

Featured Songs of the Week: Jaime: Clean Up Your Own Backyard Gurdip: As Long As I Have You Justin: Unchained Melody

TCBCast 100: This is Elvis, Part 1 feat. Jaime Kay Jan 20, 2020

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Justin and Gurdip are joined by Jaime Kay of The Jungle Room podcast for TCBCast's 100th Episode Bash. After a brief reintroduction for anyone looking to start listening to TCBCast, an email from a listener presents a thought-provoking discussion about feeling anxious to tell people you're an Elvis fan, then Gurdip and Jaime go head to head for an Elvis trivia challenge!

The 1981 film "This is Elvis," directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo, comes under scrutiny in the first of a two-part review. Gurdip and Jaime have quite a bit of nostalgia for the film, but does it hold up years later? Plus, comparisons are made between the theatrical and extended home video cuts of the film. With the film covering most of Elvis' life, a wide variety of topics are covered this episode, including Elvis the myth vs Elvis the person, Elvis' romantic relationships, and even a bit of history behind the long-lost film "The Pied Piper of Cleveland."

Next week's Episode 101 will feature the conclusion of the review and, of course, Song of the Week.

Be sure to check out The Jungle Room Podcast over at https://audioboom.com/channels/4942223

TCBCast 099: Never Been to Graceland Jan 15, 2020

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Before our big 100th episode bash, Justin & Gurdip sit down to record a new commentary for the 2017 short film "Never Been to Graceland." Then, Gurdip hoops and a-hollers his way to his Song of the Week, the title track from Elvis' 1968 film "Stay Away, Joe." Justin, on the other hand, selects a different film title theme: 1962's inspirational "Follow That Dream."

If you want to watch the film along with us, you can view it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dg_J3_0AEM

Next week, we will be joined by Jaime Kay from The Jungle Room Podcast for our 100th Episode, in which we will be reviewing the 1981 film "This is Elvis." This episode will be split into two episodes totaling nearly four hours.

TCBCast 098: Elvis in the 2010s Jan 08, 2020

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As we move into a new decade, Justin & Gurdip look back at the 2010s and many of the music and movie releases Elvis fans got over the past 10 years. There are some excellent sidebar conversations as well, including a rant about Elvis conspiracy theorists, a mini-discussion on the 1988 film "Heartbreak Hotel," and a debate as to whether FTD should start releasing content digitally. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip cranks that volume on the doo-wop classic "Soldier Boy" while Justin swears the underrated "We Can Make the Morning" is a power ballad in disguise.

TCBCast 097: "Hidden Mysteries Gates of Graceland" Video Game Review Dec 31, 2019

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For the final show of the year, Ryan Droste joins Justin to review the Graceland-authorized video game "Hidden Mysteries: Gates of Graceland." Beyond checking to see if the game's any good, the guys are surprised to learn that the game features a song by a previous TCBCast guest!

Then, during Song of the Week, Ryan "got lucky" when he picked a lovely track from the Kid Galahad soundtrack. Justin, in the meanwhile, hangs his name in the "Fool's Hall of Fame" after digging into the stories behind an actual long-lost Elvis song! Happy New Year TCBCast listeners!

You can watch the full playthrough video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgI4YjroFTg

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: Fool's Hall of Fame (Rudi Richardson)

Ryan: I Got Lucky

TCBCast 096: Elvis' Christmas Album Dec 24, 2019

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To celebrate the holidays, Justin & Gurdip finally review the original iteration of Elvis' 1957 Christmas Album. Does this perennial favorite still hold up, or are the real holiday gems only on the first half of the album? Plus, Justin has a theory about why Elvis' Christmas music remains so popular decades after release (aside from it just being good!)

Gurdip's Song of the Week highlights Elvis' striking cover of a song written by a Canadian First Nations artist. Justin, on the other hand, finds surprising Elvis connections elsewhere in the history behind a rare one-off audience recording of "When The Snow Is On The Roses." Gurdip is off for the rest of the year, but next week, Ryan Droste returns for a review of the only officially authorized Elvis video game!

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Until It's Time For You To Go

Justin: When The Snow Is On The Roses

TCBCast 095: The Elvis Influence feat. Andrew Hickey Dec 17, 2019

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Justin & Gurdip invite Andrew Hickey from the podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (500songs.com) to dig into Andrew's multi-year project, and where Elvis falls within it. Andrew also reports in on the Elvis in Concert live show he attended at Manchester Arena, and there's a lively discussion about rock critics misunderstanding Elvis.

Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip takes us to his Little Cabin Home on the Hill, while Justin looked up and saw a bright star, shining in the east beyond them far. It may be "The First Noel" but with all this great Elvis discussion, there's definitely not "No El" in this episode!

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: The First Noel Gurdip: Little Cabin Home on the Hill

Check out Andrew's work at 500songs.com and andrewhickey.info!

TCBCast 094: The Million Dollar Quartet Dec 10, 2019

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To celebrate its anniversary, Gurdip & Justin explore the legendary jam session that famously became known as the "Million Dollar Quartet." Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash teamed up for one brief moment at Sun Studio in December 1956 and the fly on the wall recording gives a fascinating glimpse into their creative thought processes.

But the potentially groundbreaking moment comes when Justin provides what he believes is audio evidence that Johnny Cash is on at least a portion of the recording. Gurdip plays Devil's Advocate but this revelation using new audio technology has even him admitting that it may just be it!

This is a moment you will want to hear and judge for yourself!

Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip goes gospel for the first time ever with a tune Elvis pulled from the Statemen Quartet, while Justin wishes every day could be like Christmas.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Where No One Stands Alone

Justin: If Every Day Was Like Christmas

TCBCast 093: The Guitar Sounds of James Burton Dec 04, 2019

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After a brief holiday break, the guys are back to review the "Elvis album without Elvis," James Burton's 1971 solo debut, "The Guitar Sounds of James Burton." Cut at an Elvis session with the TCB Band after Elvis left due to an eye problem, the lead track from the album, a cover of "Polk Salad Annie," featured heavily in the 2019 film "Ford vs Ferrari" and now Justin & Gurdip see if the album holds up. Then for Song of the Week, Gurdip sings the praises of the Big Boy Crudup R&B classic "My Baby Left Me" while Justin covers the history behind Elvis' version of the George Jones weeper "She Thinks I Still Care."

Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: My Baby Left Me Justin: She Thinks I Still Care

TCBCast 092: Golden Songs of the Week, Volume 5 Nov 27, 2019

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Gurdip & Justin are taking a one-week break, so catch up on the histories behind songs from Episodes 21, 22, 24 and 25! Featured Songs include Just A Little Bit, Bringing it Back, Pledging My Love, U.S. Male, Sentimental Me, Change of Habit, Burning Love and (Now and Then) There's A Fool Such As I! Our upcoming schedule of topics is jam-packed! Next week, inspired by the film "Ford v Ferrari," we dive into the "Elvis album without Elvis," 1971's "The Guitar Sounds of James Burton," then the following week Andrew Hickey of the history project "A History Of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs" is scheduled to come on. We finally get back to covering Elvis' chronological sessions with the Million Dollar Quartet following that, and then we hand-pick our top Elvis Christmas songs. Early next year, we will be crossing over once again with Jaime Kay of The Jungle Room Podcast on a review of the bio-doc "This is Elvis" for Elvis' birthday, and will continue to explore every nook and cranny of Elvis' music, films and cultural legacy! It's Thanksgiving in the US and Justin wants to say THANK YOU for continuing to listen support TCBCast - please, give the show a review on iTunes if you like what we do, and stay tuned for some of the awesome projects we have planned for 2020!

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