TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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TCBCast 071: Elvis' Best Album? From Elvis in Memphis 50th Anniversary Review Jun 25, 2019

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TCBCast returns from a one-week hiatus for a close look at the landmark 1969 album "From Elvis in Memphis" on its 50th anniversary. From the histories behind each song, to the corporate tensions that threatened the album, and why it resonates decades later to people born long after its release, this is a milestone episode of TCBCast that you do not want to miss! Justin's Song of the Week is the history behind the Mark James-penned hit that would become Elvis' last US #1, tying nicely into the main topic while Gurdip feels the "Mean Woman Blues."

*Please note - this episode includes historical recordings that feature explicit language*

Featured Songs of the Week: Justin: Suspicious Minds Gurdip: Mean Woman Blues

TCBCast 070: Elvis Novelty Songs Jun 12, 2019

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It's the silly hour again as Justin & Gurdip go through some of the strangest, funniest or interesting Elvis-themed novelty songs out there. We have our first ever Trivia victory and then for Song of the Week, Gurdip goes laughing at some people in the park and doesn't bother to explain while Justin, Elvis and Jerry Reed tell us all about "A Thing Called Love."

****Note: This episode features some historical recordings that feature brief explicit lyrics.****

Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip - The Next Step is Love Justin - A Thing Called Love

TCBCast 069: Elvis Remixes, Volume 2 feat. Ryan Droste Jun 04, 2019

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Gurdip is taking the week off so Justin sits down with Ryan to take a look at some of the harder-to-find remixes and reworkings of Elvis' music in his collection. From classic techno and mashups to reggae and rap mixes, you'll be surprised how Elvis' music has inspired DJs and producers to create both official and bootleg remixes. Then for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights a sweet, longing pop ballad from the early 60s with a surprising 90s TV show connection, while Justin finds something more profound and thought-provoking somewhere in the Heart of Rome.

**Please note: This episode contains an historical recording featuring coarse language.**

Featured Songs of the Week Justin - Heart of Rome Ryan - Girl of My Best Friend

TCBCast 068: Elvis is (Almost) Back - Billboard March 28, 1960 May 29, 2019

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Professor Ladhar's class is back in session as Justin cracks his textbook open to March 28, 1960 (the week before Stuck on You first appeared on the charts) to explore the cultural context Elvis was returning from the Army into. Gurdip almost gets away with skipping trivia thanks to a smooth topic transition but Justin catches him, leading to the first mid-episode Trivia section. The guys end the main topic discussing pondering which Elvis movie is the most memeable, then for Song of the Week, Justin keeps in the theme of 1960 with the B-side of Elvis' comeback single, while Gurdip finds paradise in a 1956 track we just featured two episodes ago - is there more for the guys to say about Gurdip's jazzy, bluesy rocker with no alternate takes? You might be surprised!

Featured Songs of the Week Justin: Fame and Fortune Gurdip: Anyplace is Paradise

TCBCast 067: The First Ed Sullivan Appearance May 21, 2019

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Justin, Gurdip & Ryan break down Elvis' appearance on the September 9, 1956 episode of Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town," then consider the context and impact of the performance. Does it hold up? Is it as groundbreaking as it's often said to be, or has it its importance been overstated over the years? Also, Ryan gushes over Ready Teddy while Justin is delighted by 60+ year old dry British humor.

Then for 1960s triple blast during Song of the Week, Ryan picks a trippy movie tune from '68, Gurdip rocks his hula baby in a minor 1961 hit and Justin's song is one of the most obscure "little" gems from the '69 sessions.

Featured Songs of the Week Justin - My Little Friend Gurdip - Rock-A-Hula Baby Ryan - Edge of Reality

TCBCast 066: September 1956 Sessions feat. Ryan Droste May 14, 2019

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Gurdip & Justin are joined by Ryan for a monumental two-parter. First up is discussion about recent developments and speculation on Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, then Gurdip pits Justin & Ryan against each other in the first-ever Head-To-Head Trivia Challenge!

Then this week's main topic begins with a deep dive in to the September 1-3, 1956 recording sessions. From an exciting trio of Little Richard covers to a mix of pop and ballad tunes, the sessions marked a creative milestone for Elvis, leading to his first LP not padded out by songs from in the can.

Just as things are wrapping up on the sessions, Ryan teases a discussion about teaching his young, 21st century teenage history students about Elvis' landmark September 9, 1956 appearance on the Ed Sullivan show - but that topic, and Songs of the Week, will be continued in next week's episode!

TCBCast 065: Golden Songs of the Week Volume 4 May 08, 2019

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Gurdip & Justin are taking a one-week hiatus in preparation for a massive upcoming discussion covering the September 1956 sessions and first Ed Sullivan appearance, with Ryan Droste joining in next week as well.

This week, catch up on Songs of the Week from TCBCasts 16-20, including guest songs from Gurdip's nephew Roman and musician Jamie Kelley! Among the songs included are Wonderful World, Almost, Mama Liked the Roses, Almost Always True, Wearin' That Loved on Look, Fools Fall in Love, Ready Teddy, Fairytale, Saved and Thanks to the Rolling Sea!

TCBCast 064: Discussion w/Anthony Britch May 01, 2019

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Justin & Gurdip sit down with longtime Elvis fan & collector Anthony Britch to talk about growing up when Elvis was alive, collecting Elvis, and a wide assortment of topics. Plus, news on a new 4K transfer of King Creole, and for Song of the Week, all three decades of Elvis are represented. Justin's "Loving Arms" can't shake Gurdip's "Hearts of Stone," but Anthony knows all about the Don Robertson classic "They Remind Me Too Much Of You."

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Hearts of Stone

Justin: Loving Arms

Anthony: They Remind Me Too Much Of You

TCBCast 063: Red Dead Rio Seco Apr 23, 2019

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A different kind of role, a different kind of man! Justin & Gurdip commemorate the 50th anniversary of Elvis' 1969 western Charro! Justin brings Harry Whittington's novelization of the story to compare while Gurdip bemoans the film that could have been. Keeping with the western theme, Justin's trivia questions are all cowboy-related, and his Song of the Week is Marty Robbin's signature epic cowboy ballad (with a surprising Elvis "cover"), while Gurdip lets the good times roll with a 50s pop hit from a couple of Elvis' contemporaries.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Let the Good Times Roll (Shirley & Lee)

Justin: El Paso

TCBCast 062: LaVern Baker Apr 16, 2019

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TCBCast's full topic discussions are back on schedule with a full deep-dive into the life and music of one of Elvis' influences and contemporaries: LaVern Baker. Justin & Gurdip weave in and out of hits like Tweedle Dee and Jim Dandy to lesser-known tracks with Elvis connections such as Hey Memphis and Shake a Hand. For Song of the Week, Justin picks a once-thought-lost alternate movie title song, while Gurdip pulls a bouncy ballad from the King Creole soundtrack.

*****Please note: This episode features a section featuring historical recordings that include explicit language.*****

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Young Dreams

Justin: I'm A Roustabout

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