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Episode 097
Ted Gordon Smucker /
Rewound Radio.com
Attention Radio Geeks Everywhere! A very special salute to radio is happening this Labor Day Weekend. During the 60s and 70s, two legendary Chicago radio stations WLS/WCFL blessed Chicagoland with some of the best radio talent anywhere in the nation. Well thanks to today's podcast guest, and a team of other talented people, the time machine is ready to teleport us back to when these two stations were vying for you to listen to them.
The 2023 WLS/WCFL Rewind is happening online at RewoundRadio.com, beginning Saturday, Sept 2nd at 6:00 am ET and running for over 60 hours until 11:59 pm on Labor Day Monday, Sep 4th. Airchecks from all your favorite WLS and WCFL announcers, the great music of that era, the world-famous jingles, and even commercials for US 30 Dragstrip, Great America, and Clearasil. To tell us all about it is today's Someone You Should Know Podcast guest, Ted Gordon Smucker, a true radio geek, and definitely Someone You Should Know.
Episode 098
Darin Talbot
"The Costa Man"
Labor Day is the "unofficial end of summer." My guest and I thought we all deserved a few more days of sunshine and summer fun. Today's podcast guest is one of my friends from long ago. He initially appeared on my original "Someone You Should Know" radio show in 2001. It's 22 years later and he's traded in the snows of Lake Tahoe for the sandy beaches of Costa Rica where he's become the "Costa Man." His music has blown up on Facebook and YouTube and I know you're gonna love him too. So raise that drink high one last time as I introduce you to my dear friend Darin Talbot, Someone You Should Know.
Episode 099
Barron Ryan
Composer / Author
Classic Meets Cool on today's podcast. Today's guest finished a composition a lyricist/musician had composed for his wife prior to his death, but it took 40 years before it was brought to life. The composer was Don Fagin, who passed away in 1981—six years before today's guest was even born. Don's wife became friends with my guest and she had him look through Don's files. The end result is a book and a beautiful song called, "Honey, If It Wasn't For You." My guest is a pianist, composer, and one of Smithsonian Magazine’s 10 Innovators to Watch in 2021. He's Barron Ryan, Someone You Should Know.
Episode 100
Ron Stevens
Radio Legend
Today’s podcast guest is one of my dearest radio friends and I couldn't think of a better person to have on as a guest for my 100th episode. Why you ask? Because my guest helped me come up with a name and concept for the Someone You Should Know Radio program back in the late '90s. He's a very talented and creative guy, with whom I worked side-by-side for over 19 years and I am lucky to call him my dear friend. Will you please welcome Ron Stevens, Someone You Should (definitely) Know.
Episode 101
Al Pitrelli
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Christmas in September? You bet when it means you can save money on the Holiday Season's most amazing concert you'll ever see. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has just announced tickets for the 2023 "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More" tour will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am local time. Specially priced $39 tickets are being offered for one week or while supplies last! Order tickets online by going to this link https://www.trans-siberian.com/tour
Speaking personally, a TSO show is something everyone needs to experience at least once.
On this episode, I'm joined, once again by a dear friend of mine, guitarist/musical Al Pitrelli of TSO. Al and I talk about what goes into creating a TSO tour, how holiday songs become TSO songs and even a funny Tales From the Road. It's Christmas in September on this episode of 'Someone You Should Know.'
Episode 102
Eliana Weston
NW Indiana Country Singer
There must be something magical in the waters in NW Indiana because the region is cranking out more award-winning singers. This talented lady from NW Indiana won the Josie Award for Country Female Vocalist of the Year. She was also the Country Showdown Winner in Kentucky. She's appeared on The Grand Old Opry Mall Stage and sang in Times Square in Manhattan. She recently opened for Tracy Byrd and the Oak Ridge Boys. Plus she has a brand new single, "The Bigger the Mountain." She's Eliana Weston, Someone You Should Know.
Episode 103
Carlos Baker
CK Baker Band
In this episode, I'll introduce you to an extraordinary artist. He overcame childhood cancer, the loss of a leg, and adult depression by channeling his emotions and experiences into his music and writing, creating something truly remarkable. His sophomore album, "Find Your Way," showcases his exceptional gift for crafting songs that combine elements of classic rock, rhythm and blues, folk, and soul. He joins me all the way from Northern Germany, he's Carlos Baker, frontman and songwriter for the C.K. Baker Band, Someone You Should Know.
Episode 104
Jonkis / Kardang Norweigen Rockers
In the past year, this podcast has gone international with guests from Canada, Mexico, Russia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and this time Norway. This five-piece rock band from Scandinavia brings back the 80s hair-metal sound that many of us never grew out of. The band is Kardang, and from the band is one of their guitarists, Jonkis, this time on Someone You Should Know.
Episode 105
Jeremy Beaver /Taxajermy
In his bio, today's podcast guest describes himself as a visionary American experimental rock artist, who will take us on a mind-bending musical journey like no other. Pushing the boundaries of traditional rock, he brings an immersive sonic experience that defies conventions, bringing to mind the sounds of artists like Frank Zappa and King Crimson. That artist is TaxaJermy, and the brainchild behind TaxaJermy is Jeremy Beaver, Someone You Should Know.
Episode 106
Haji Outlaw
Comedian/Author
Have you ever wondered what the worst night of the year is at a bar/nightclub? Or maybe, who are the worst people in Tinseltown? Well, we’ll learn some of those answers and more as I introduce you to a man who’s done everything from being a bouncer to a comedian, writer, music producer, and much more. He joins me to discuss his book "Hey Doorman: Inception to An Anthology." He’s Haji Outlaw and he’s Someone You Should Know.
Episode 107
Joe West
Author
Author spotlight on this episode of the podcast. Today's guest has a brand-new Urban fiction novel out called "Strange Fle$h" an interesting tale of Freddie Bickel, who is in love with two women; one wants to marry him, and the other wants to murder him, but no matter what, Freddie knows God is winking at him. The author is Joe West, and he's Someone You Should Know.
Episode 108
Andrew Starr
Starr Witness
Where were you the night Princess Diana died? I know where I was and today's podcast guest did too. He was impacted by it enough to write a song to honor her memory. He released it recently and the video for it has over 300,000 views on YouTube. Besides being a great musician he's also a fellow broadcaster from down under. My guest is Andrew Starr, of Starr Witness, and he's Someone You Should Know.
Episode 109
Gabe Casual
The Casual Fridays
How's your week been? Seems like Friday can't get here quick enough. Well, Friday is one step closer thanks to a fun SKA band from Las Cruces, NM. It's fronted by today's podcast guest, who's here to say SKA music is alive and well. He's Gabe Casual of the Casual Fridays, and he's Someone You Should Know.
Episode 110
Evrod Cassimmy
News Anchor/Singer
If you live in Chicagoland and watch NBC Channel 5, then you may already know today's podcast guest. However, you may not know that he's also a gifted singer and songwriter. We'll talk about his three lives; anchor, musician, and father of 3. He's Evrod Cassimy and he's Someone You Should Know.
Episode 111
Lynn Marie & Eddie Rodick
My father used to listen to me on the radio until his passing in 2001. One comment he always had was, "You don't play enough polkas." Well, Dad, we're going to correct that today, and since it's Octoberfest, I found some appropriate music for the festivities. Today's podcast guest was on the original Someone You Should Know program in 2001. It's 22 years later, and she has a new sound but hasn't forgotten her polka roots. Please welcome the lady that Jay Leno called "The Dixie Chick of the Accordion," the lovely Lynn Marie and her husband Eddie Rodick.
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