Tom Scott's Podcast Express

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Drummers Roundtable: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Nate Smith May 12, 2021

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Tom sits down with three amazing drummers: Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd and Nate Smith. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the instrument, share in career highlights and a few stories along the way. The result is an action packed Podcast Express episode not to be missed.

Malcolm McDowell May 10, 2021

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Celebrated actor Malcolm McDowell joins Tom on the Podcast Express. The two friends discuss Malcolm's brilliant career with an emphasis on wonderful accounts with legends Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Stanley Kubrick. Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione and the film "Caligula" hysterically find their way into the conversation and much more.

Jim Belushi May 07, 2021

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Actor, comedian and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi is Tom's guest on the Podcast Express. The two friends actually go back a long way when Tom played with Jim's brother John in the infamous Blues Brothers band. Tom and Jim discuss that classic concert, Jim's beginnings into acting, tender moments with brother John, Julie Newmar and the cannabis business.

Anjelica Huston May 05, 2021

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Tom and longtime friend Anjelica Huston discuss the Academy Award-winner's upbringing with her famed family. They also discuss Anjelica's beginnings into music, acting, and their first meeting at a hipster party in the early 1970's following a Carole King concert and much more.

Ray Parker Jr. May 03, 2021

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The amazingly talented Ray Parker Jr. visits with Tom on the Podcast Express. The two old friends talk about Ray's beginnings in Detroit, arriving in Los Angeles and breaking into the studio system, musical influences, songwriting and succeeding. As you will hear, Ray's journey is truly fascinating.

Al Schmitt Apr 30, 2021

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Tom visits with the late Al Schmitt one of the most prolific recording engineers in music history. The two discuss Al's beginnings of his career, recording Duke Ellington, moving to Los Angeles, sessions with Hank Mancini, the lost art of mic placement and the greatest power of music.

Billy Bob Thornton Apr 27, 2021

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Tom and musician, writer, actor, director Billy Bob Thornton have a spirited conversation about musical passions, Elvis, recording, acting, mutual friends and chasing your dreams.

Jim Free Apr 23, 2021

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Tom visits with lobbyist (and friend) Jim Free who worked in President Carter's White House as Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs. Jim is also an environmental issues advocate, long term supporter of The Carter Center's programs focused on peace and health. Jim was instrumental securing songwriting rights on behalf of BMI in Washington and is a passionate music fan and was honored by the Country Music Association for his tireless efforts supporting the music of his roots.

Becca Stevens Apr 21, 2021

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Tom talks with the hugely talented vocalist and guitarist Becca Stevens. Becca shares in her upbringing in a musical family, how she found her way into jazz, songwriting with David Crosby and what's on tap in 2021.

Herb Alpert Apr 14, 2021

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The legendary Herb Alpert visits with Tom. The two friends discuss Herb's start into the music business, songwriting, Sam Cooke, the evolution of the Tijuana Brass, that famous cover featuring whipped cream, A&M Studios, and the power of music as it pertains to life.