Insights and Highlights
Informative and enjoyable as ever, the music conversation dives into top notch concerts, heartwarming tales, tributes and more featuring Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton, Queen, Taylor Swift, Chrissie Hynde, Miranda Lambert, Pheobe Bridgers, Paul McCartney, cell phone bans, and more. Come on along!
Influences and Affirmations
The power of music in our lives, and musical powers making their mark, highlight another in-depth and eclectic conversation with Tim Finn. Among those in the focus are Beck, Celine Dion, Simple Minds, U2, Soft Cell, David Bowie, Steve Winwood, Art Garfunkel, Duncan Sheik, John Fogerty, and more. Always an informative and entertaining ride!
Passion For Publishing
An educational and enjoyable conversation with Alec Loganbill, editor at Plainspoken Books, an imprint of the University Press of Kansas. The Heston, KS native, graduate of Bethel College, with a Masters from KSU, has climbed the ladder quickly at UPK, and discusses the road there and the healthy state of books and publishing. Fascinating and full of smiles!
Classics, Losses, and Soaring Heights
The couple's view of life has a full plate of classic cinema, dietary choices, comedy greats, new and old dogs, soaring voices, a streaming series, heartfelt tributes and more. Included in the mix Steve Carell, Johnny Carson, Aixois, James McAvoy, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Stewart, Steven Wright, and many, many more. Join in on all the fun!
MELANCHOLY AND MOTIVATED
Reliably informative, opinionated, and enjoyable, this time diving into sonic experiences, important anniversaries, social media harassment, iconic tunes, and more. Among those highlighted. Ariana Grande, BTS, Boy George, Grammys, Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, Pink Floyd, Plas Johnson, Listenying Room, and more. Soak it all up!
Delightful Retrospectives
Jayne takes the spotlight with her spin on the European traip I have weighed in on as we went. Sights, sounds, tastes, enjoyable people, and more from almost three weeks abroad. Plus good reads, more adventures ahead, and other delights. Enjoy!!
Songbooks and Stars
Another high-note edition with Tim Finn dives into exciting new documentaries, iconic songwriters, classic film with musical pieces, World Cup mania, American songbook, and more. Among the highlighted Peter Asher, Gregg Allman, Clive Davis, Jon Batiste, Keith Richards, David Clayton-Thomas, "Diner", The Strokes, Jackie DeShannon, and others. Informative and enjoyable conversation for you!
Openings and Legacies
Ultra-busy and always informative and entertaining, this edition dives into the opening of the Morton Ampitheater, a bevy of new releases, anniversaries and birthdays, tributes and deep dives. All featuring Paul MCcartney, Keisha, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Summer Breeze, Brandi Carlile, Bo Diddley, The Killers, Bill Murray, Tom Petty, and many more. Come on along!
Style and Substance
Back with a flourish after a bit of a hiatus, the couples view of life has plenty to chew on. Documentaries, travel anticipation and planning, music, fun events and more. In the mix Ralph Lauren, water running, business retreats, cruises, Rick Steves, Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Edwards, Benny Goodman, Chicago, and more. Join the fun!
Festival of Tuneful Fun
Bursting at the seams with a fascinating array of top stars and big stories featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Michael Jackson, James Cameron, Indigo Girls, Billy Strings, Live Nation, Prince, Iggy Pop and more. Lively and entertaining musical conversation!