TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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TCBCast 022: Girl Happy Review & Remembering DJ Fontana Jun 26, 2018

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Justin & Gurdip reflect on the life and work of DJ Fontana, then sit down to spend more time and energy analyzing Elvis' 1965 beach musical Girl Happy than anyone before! For Song of the Week, Gurdip pledges his love for Elvis' latter-day cover of a 50s doo-wop ballad while Justin, acknowledging some out-of-date lyrical content, highlights a slick country rocker written by Jerry Reed that was the last proper studio recording the late DJ Fontana was featured on.

***Please Note: The episode features explicit language in an historical recording.***

Songs of the Week Justin - U.S. Male Gurdip -Pledging My Love

TCBCast 021: Justin's Top 10 Elvis Commercials Jun 19, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip dig up a topic from a previously unfinished episode of Justin's webseries Blue Suede Reviews, exploring the best and oddest Elvis-related TV commercials. For Song of the Week, Gurdip's "Bringing it Back" with an album cut from the "Today" album, while Justin thinks people should revisit the funky "Just A Little Bit" from the "Raised on Rock" album.

Unfortunately, our record date for this happened before learning of DJ Fontana's passing. Tune in next week for our reaction.

Songs of the Week Justin - Just A Little Bit Gurdip -Bringing It Back

TCBCast 020: Days in the SUN Jun 12, 2018

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In one of our most in-depth episodes yet, Gurdip & Justin explore Elvis' seminal period at SUN under the tutelage of producer Sam Phillips. From My Happiness to When It Rains, It Really Pours, this episode features a deep dive into perhaps the most formative years of Elvis' career. Then, when Justin accidentally ruins Gurdip's gospel-tinged Song of the Week Gurdip makes sure it's "Saved", but Justin makes up for it with a rollicking ode to the open seas from "Girls! Girls! Girls!"

PLEASE NOTE: This episode does include an historical recording that includes some sexually explicit language. Please use your best judgement.

Songs of the Week Justin - Thanks to the Rolling Sea Gurdip - Saved

TCBCast 019: Covers! Covers! Covers! Jun 05, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip are talk about Elvis covers. No, not album cover art. Nor Elvis-themed blankets. That's right, this episode is all about other artists doing Elvis's material and highlighting some of our favorites. Song of the Week this week highlights "Fairytale," an underrated country track from the "Today" album and Elvis' fiery "Ready Teddy", both of which are - not entirely coincidentally - cover songs done by Elvis!

Songs of the Week Justin - Fairytale Gurdip -Ready Teddy

TCBCast 018: Jamie Kelley Part 2 May 29, 2018

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Our 2-part interview with musician & Elvis expert Jamie Kelley concludes with continued discussion about Tribute Artists, the challenges and successes of Jamie's Just Awesome Karaoke project, Elvis' art as a vocal interpreter, and finally we round out the show with three Songs of the Week from across the 1960s.

Be sure to check out Jamie's work at jamiekelleymusic.com as well as his projects justawesomekaraoke.com and paisleycrazy.com.

Songs of the Week Justin - Wearin' That Loved On Look Gurdip - Almost Always True Jamie Kelley - Fools Fall in Love

TCBCast 017: Jamie Kelley Part 1 May 22, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip sit down with Jamie Kelley, singer-songwriter-actor-producer-historian-entrepreneur-comic book fan-and self professed "Elvis Geek" to talk all things Elvis. From Jamie's indie music to his work as an Elvis historian, his former career as a tribute performer, his unique interpretations of Elvis' music, and even (to Gurdip's delight) Marvel vs DC, Jamie brings so much to the table that we had to split the episode in two and save Song of the Week for next week!

TCBCast 016: Smoochin' Kinfolk May 15, 2018

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Justin & Gurdip are joined by Gurdip's nephew Roman for a discussion on becoming a young Elvis fan in 2018, then all three tackle the 1964 rom-com Elvis movie Kissin' Cousins and even Justin, ever the optimist, struggles to maintain a level head when up against soundtrack tunes like "Barefoot Ballad." Then, all three Song of the Week selections coincidentally hail from the excellent 1968-69 period, with Gurdip showcasing a "Wonderful World," Roman explaining why "Mama Liked The Roses" and Justin discussing why The Trouble with Girls is "Almost" Elvis' most underrated film.

Songs of the Week Justin - Almost Gurdip - Wonderful World Roman Mann - Mama Liked the Roses

TCBCast 015: Elvis on the Internet May 08, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip are highlighting their most-used and most helpful Elvis websites. Among some of the sites featured are*:

keithflynn.com - Discographical Information

reddit.com/r/Elvis - Elvis subreddit

elvis-history-blog.com - Alan Hanson's Elvis History Blog

elvis-collectors.com/forum - For Elvis CD Collectors Forum

elvisechoesofthepast.com

elvisconcerts.com - Elvis concert information & data

youtube.com/user/tulsaj1965 - The Spa Guy YouTube Channel

elvisoncd.com - Complete Compact Disc Discography

jordans-elvis-world.com Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip picks a controversially cute movie song while Justin picks a catchy pop single from one of Elvis' contemporaries you won't be able to get out of your head.

Songs of the Week Justin - Reet Petite (Jackie Wilson) Gurdip - Such a Night

*TCBCast is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by any of these sites.

TCBCast 014: The Searcher Pt 2 and Interview feat. Allison O'Reilly May 01, 2018

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Justin & Gurdip wrap up their in-depth coverage of HBO's Elvis Presley: The Searcher, then sit down with UMD student journalist Allison O'Reilly to tackle tough topics surrounding her critical review of the film, including cultural appropriation, the media's role in depicting Elvis and his influences, and the unfair toxic comments she received from some Elvis fans. For Song of the Week, Justin highlights Elvis' only genuine songwriting attempt while Gurdip reaches back into the SUN vault for more rockabilly goodness.

This week's episode features discussion about this review: http://www.dbknews.com/2018/04/17/review-hbo-elvis-documentary-the-searcher/

Songs of the Week Justin - You'll Be Gone Gurdip - You're Right, I'm Left, She's Gone

TCBCast 013: The Searcher, Part 1 Apr 23, 2018

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This is it! The review you've been waiting for! Gurdip and Justin dive deep into HBO's Elvis Presley: The Searcher to break down its storytelling, cinematography, music selection, creative choices and more! You will not find a more in-depth review of The Searcher out there! Then, for Song of the Week, Justin brings to light the story behind an unfinished Elvis song from 1969 while Gurdip highlights a fan favorite movie track from "Kid Galahad."

Songs of the Week Justin - A Poor Man's Gold Gurdip - King of the Whole Wide World

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