ShowNotes 00:00 Welcome to Show #25 In which you'll meet Seth Harwood, pioneering podcasting, teacher & writer. 02:00 Setup "What Happened to Everything" from A Long Way From Disney 02:33:A Long Way from Disney excerpt "What Happened to Everything?!!" 07:32 Song #1 Scott Smith sings Success Story "Goodbye all you lovely people!" 11:53 Seth Interview part 1 Child Of The '80s, TV, video games, sports 18:48 Song #2 On The Radio, by Zorki "...If I didn't play music, I'd have gone mad" 22:28 Seth Interview part 2 about the writing and podcasting 26:55 Conclusion Seth's Promo here and Jack Wakes Up podcast link here.

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Shownotes: 00:00 Welcome to Show #24 In which you'll meet a great friend, Paula. She's got to be one of the best storytellers I know, and a great friend. We've got two songs that should be on the radio: One by Tina Dico (from Denmark) and another from Jesse Malin (who you may have seen on Jay Leno's show) so sit back and enjoy. 02:20 Paula Interview part 1 Auntie Phyllis 05:25 Song #1 "Don't Let Them Take You Down", by Jesse Malin 08:15 Paula Interview part 2 "I'm too scared, I can't get down!.. "...and we had to carry her home" 12:20 RinkyDink Comedy, Flight of the Conchords "Business Time" "You sort out the recycling, that's not part of it, but it's still very important..." 16:30 Paula Interview part 3 Running of the Bulls, English farm style (but for children & cows) 19:23 Song #2 "Nobody Man" by Tina Dico "Do what it takes to make you feel better.."

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0:00 Welcome to FirstPersonShow where we celebrate the uncelebrated with Rock, comedy & stories told in the First Person. 02:00 Song #1 "Whiplash" by Cake or Death 06:28 Story from your Host Grenade Re-Cycle written & read by Kevin 11:16 Speechwriters LLC sing "Anodyne" My favourite acoustic guitar solo--rocks! 15:08 Your Theme Song segment with Kelli "Brown Eyed Girl" 18:10 RinkyDink Comedy Clip Bill Cosby remembers Street Football 19:48 Conclusion

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Welcome to Show #22 00:00 Hello & welcome to another 1st here at FirstPersonShow. This time you've got a treat of hearing the debut of an original story written and read by my guest, John K. 01:54 John K. Interview Part 1 writing, reading, teaching 06:36 Song #1 "Sit Up" by Kill The Alarm 10:33 John Reads Creative Flare Part 1 "Although they're not working with the greatest of care, there's something to be said for creative flair" 16:00 Your Song Feature debut Brandon's contribution "Soak Up the Sun" by Cheryl Crow ".. It's not having what you want. It's wanting what you've got" 18:00 John K. Reads Creative Flare, Part 2 "..multi navigational dials!" 24:12 RinkyDink Comedy Clip, Mitch Hedberg 13th floor supersition, off-white, number of bedrooms & bed sizes 29:21 Conclusion Thanks again, this show & every month, to Rob Costlow for his great music used as my theme opening/closing music. If you think John's story should be published as a book, pass on this website address and my email address to anyone you know who could help get it published! Behind the scenese stuff here

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Welcome to Show #21 Behind the scenes stuff here 00:00 Hello & welcome to another episode of FirstPersonShow 01:55 John Interview Part 1 proudest memory 05:02 Song #1 "Lately" by Orange Park 08:30 John Interview Part 2 stories from his GrandDad--facing a bull, self taught swimmer 12:00 RinkyDink Comedy Clip, Demetri Martin again state shapes, pillow fights, cat person, rainbows, etc. 17:54 John Interview Part 3 earliest memories & how they aren't recording devices 21:08 Song #2 Melissa Bathory grooves with 2 Good 2 You "..treat me like a lady" 24:35 Finishing your "theme song". Background music, in order of appearance, Bluebird Days by Poster Boy; Elevator Music by Anne Davis and Bliss, by Rob Costlow (who also brings us our opening and closing theme song on every show).

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Welcome to Show #20 00:00 Hello and welcome to a special edition of FirstPersonShow, inspired by Brandon, a listener from Edwardsville, IL. and conducted by Kelli from the Nobodies podcast. 02:30 Kevin Interview Part 1 radio dreams, creativity of producing 6:06 Song #1 "Dont Forget Where You Came From", by The Cool Waters Band 09:16 Kevin Interview Part 2 meeting the love of his life, boating adventure, unstoppable fun 16:20 RinkyDink Comedy Clip, Demetri Martin throwing stones in glass houses, etc. 20:45 Kevin Interview Part 3 Kelli asks about inspiration of this show (Samaritans, P-Dub, etc.) 24:30 Song #2 Silently, by Tamara Nile an old guitar tuned in open-G 28:23 Finishing request for you to tell us all your "theme song" 30:40 Outtakes

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Welcome to Show #19 Richard is none other than my Dad. Not one to seek out the limelight, Jerrys younger brother only agreed to be interviewed as a favor to me. Hes great. I hope you enjoy "visiting" with him (as we say in Texas). 00:29 Hello & welcome to FirstPersonShow regulars & newscomers! 1:50 Song #1, The Famous, "Midway" 5:02 Interview Richard Part 1 his first car 10:00 RinkyDink Comedy Clip, Bill Maher 14:55 Interview Richard Part 2 Papaw (My Dads Dad) and a pie 18:25 Song #2 "In This Life" by the New Longview 23:22 Finishing

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Welcome to Show #18 00:31 Hello again to Quirky Nomad listeners, FirstPersonShow regulars & newscomers! 1:47 Song #1, Beth Thornley, "Mr. Lovely" 4:20 Kite Interview Part 4, Leaving Home 10:20 RinkyDink Comedy Clip, Jim Gaffigan 15:14 Interview Kite of Part 4, Flowers in Her Hair: Hitchin & Harleys 25:27 Song #2 Amanda Frazier, "You Got Me" (unplugged) 29:00 Finishing, I am very proud to have interviewed a great couple (Kelli & Jason) from a great podcast, The Nobodies. on the illustrious Podcast411. behind the scenes stuff here

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behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #17 00:00 Hello to Quirky Nomad listeners & all the rest Kite Interview Part 1 1:50 Childhood Song #1 6:17 Loveless, "Stick to the Girl" RinkyDink Comedy Clip 9:13 Peter Cook, "Judgin" Interview Part 2 18:06 Homelife Song #2 22:56 StoryHill "What Was Wrong" Interview Part 3 26:58 Growing Up & Leaving Home Finishing 31:30 What did you think of our first guest interview? email me or post a comment on the FirstPersonShow.net website.

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Intro & Welcome to show #16 00:00 Hello Toby Part 1 2:57 Ambulance volunteer & Fathers mine-sweeping nightmare backing track "Restless" kindly provided by Highest Praise Productions. Song #1 5:26 "Lucy At The Gym" by my new favourite Jill Sobule. You might have heard her collaboration with some other ladies against net netrality in the song "God Save The Internet". Shes not quite purely independent as shes had a hit in the past and had albums out with mainstream record companies. But Id never heard of her, and really liked her tunes. Her tunes I feature are indie. Check her out on iTunes to sample/buy her great music. I really like her lyrics and poetic, yet sad, while funny turns of phrases. Toby Part 2 9:10 Saying goodbye to her Mum Song #2 11:29 Jill Sobule "Rock Me to Sleep" just a nice song Toby Part 3 13:43 Her laugh is amazing, even though shes been through a lot Song #3 18:52 No comedy this time, but a great (more upbeat) song from Derek Clegg, "Dormant & Grey" Finishing 22:00 Explaining how Im hoping to change the show to keep it going for its second year. Bonus for website visitors only: I heard a theme song from a TV show I havent thought of for years and thought about doing a little contest to see who could name some of these famous tunes (but Ive not had responses from my previous audio contests, so email me or put a comment here if you want me to do it on the next show).

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behind the scenes stuff here 0:00 Intro Welcome to the one year anniversary of FirstPersonShow (party sound effects?) Go back and listen to any of the old show at website! Note: each show has time-coding one these shownotes to help you skip to your favorite bits. Interview Clip #1 & #2 3:58 Barbara remembers Jaso & Essequibo 5:34 Joans risque swimming trunk memory & comments about sex. accompanied by song "Serenity" by David Berchtold 6:38 RinkyDink Comedy Clip: Peter Cook & Beyond the Fringe do "The End of the World" sketch Interview Clip #3 & 4 10:45 Jacks London bomb-scare 11:58 Joan part 2 (Neighbors tragic abortion) 13:23 Song #1 Liz Longleys "Naked Trees" as well as a lovely Jazzy tune called, Lovely Day, both at GarageBand.com Interview Clip #5 17:18 Maurices childhood sidecar accident (Jeff was Dad and Dolly was his Mum) accompanied by instrumental "Elevator Music" by Anne Davis 20:15 Song #2 "Monkey Symbols" by Robert Wade, also found on GarageBand.com "...are you listening?" 23:40 Conclusion and outtro with short cameos by Adam Curry & Studs Terkel

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00:00 Hello & Introduction 02:28 Victoria Interview Part 1 her influences, learning about nations' foods, languages, & foods Rob Costlow's "L.A. Passing By" in the background. 05:45 Song #1 Bree Sharp sings America "..the best things in life are free, with proof of purchase.." 08:40 RinkyDink Comedy Clip of Emo Phillips, recommended by John, a listener in Austin. 12:10 Victoria Interview Part 2 Kids in Sierra Leone, accompanied by Bliss by Rob Costlow 16:25 Song #2 "Rub It In" by All Day Sucker. 20:15 Conclusion

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behind the scenes stuff here 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:52 Jack Interview Part 1 snakes & waterfalls: childhood memories, Highest Praise's music in the background. 05:53 Song #1 Little Secret from Julie Gribble--remember her from Show #5?, she got my vote in the FirstPerson SecondSongContest. 09:22 Jack Interview Part 2 meeting the love of his life, again accompanied by Highest Praise's music. 16:54 RinkyDink Comedy Clip of the hillariously talented Victor Borge. 23:50 Song #2 She by Lights On, who I found on GarageBand. 27:11 Conclusion, hello to Steve from Bristol and his new family-friendly podcast, http://KidsCast.co.uk. Mystery Clip and my theme music kindly provided by Rob Costlow from his CD "Solo Piano".

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behind the scenes stuff here 00:00 Welcome to Show #12 & hello to Steve from Bristol, and to you too! 02:23 Song #1 Now is Now fronted by Mitch Alden rock with "Walk the Line" 07:32 Tom Interview Part 1 why he wasn't allowed to go to boarding school with background song "Love" by Brian Turner. 10:55 Song #2 Chasing the Grey, written and performed by Buffy Hubelbank a.k.a "BuffyGirl" ...what if we forgot about the past, and thought about today... 13:40 Tom Interview Part 2 oddities of a diamond mining town. Accompanying piano music is Change of Seasons by again by Brian Turner. 16:54 RinkyDink Comedy Clip of the fantastic Paula Poundstone. 22:10 Conclusion & details of "What's That Annoying Sound" quiz from Show #11

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Peter reminisces about growing up farming in the "Fens". Stonkin' music from Breaking Laces and Speechwriters LLC. Special surprise for you as I bring back a RinkyDink Comedy Clip! behind the scenes stuff here 00:00 Hello from me & Intro 01:47 Song #1 Breaking Laces & "God in Training" If you like this song, check out the really cool video for this song and another fave (I like the bit where he catches a ride from a jumbo-jet best!) at their website. 04:20 Peter Interview Part 1 March enemy pilot executed...burning down the farm 08:7 Song #2 Speechwriters LLC "Balk" 13:41 RinkyDink Comedy Clip of the Goons--a British national treasure! the briliant English comedians. 16:50 Peter Interview Part 2 17:50 Conclusion & bonus clip

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Fred is an interesting interview. He tells us about a close encounter with a bomb in Liverpool, the open spaces of Wales, and more in part 2 of my interview with him here. Intro & Welcome to show #10. 00:00 Hello from me Fred Part 1 2:15 Bombed in Liverpool and origin of the word BlockBuster Accompanying music is ""Experience Vellano" from Highest Praise Productions via the PMN. Song #1 6:18 Dana Fuchs sings Strung Out On You Fred Part 2 10:27 bomb shelter ettiquete & two near miss stories, again with Highest Praise Productions in background. Song #2 14:52 Arthur Yoria had a landslide victory in our 2nd Song Contest with 37% of the 53 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and so here's the first person to ever have their 2nd song on my show... "At Least You've Been Told" Fred Part 3 17:41 wide open spaces of Wales and Highest Praise Productions, song Restless" RinkyDink Quiz Answer & Conclusion 22:05 the answer is.. Tom Cruise's movie here Shout-outs 22:56 Kelli, Bob and Phil got my first three free CDs. Still more to claim. Email me Rob Costlow's song "Family" from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro)

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behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #9. 00:51 Happy New Year Joanna Part 1 1:46 childhood pet Henrietta backing music thanks to Carlos Tabora and his fittingly titled song, "Remember When" Song #1 4:23 Kevin Reeves sings, "Shine" Joanna Part 2 08:30 Europe & Cecile a memorable friend Accompanying music: Winter Story by Grigor Iliev from the PMN. Song #2 13:31 C. Ashleigh Caldwell sings "Onto Something" Joanna Part 3 16:18 more of Europe and little known treasures of Paris Conclusion 19:58 Brother Love's little "Ad" for FirstPersonShow Conclusion, 2nd Try & RinkyDink Movie Game 20:13 Listen to the two clips and name the movie they come from. Here are the clips again. The voices are pretty famous and not too hard to identify. Who will be the first to post the name of the film here? Conclusion, 2nd Attempt 21:32 Come back for Show #10 in a few weeks to hear if anyone guesses the answer to this movie quiz. Rob Costlow's song "Family" from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro)

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Fred is my wife's godfather & a writer (so of course he tells a good story). behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #8. 00:00 Hello Fred Part 1 2:44 the Creative Process Song #1 9:20 introducing Ana Lovelis 10:49 enjoy "No Brain" & I recommend "Mother of a Hit Song". You can sample all her songs, buy them individually, or all together on iTunes or Ana's site. Fred Part 2 14:23 role models, heroes, growing up in the city & country & fame & it's challenges Song #2 18:00 I introduce Robin Tymm, who sings 19:27 "Going Nowhere Fast" & says, "I don't want to be famous.." Finishing 23:29 introducing 24:00 Joanna who stars in the next show! Special thanks to Max Avery for permission to use his excellent and inspired song, "Tarnation" which I think is beautiful on it's own, as well as the backing track to the interviews in this show.

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Tony comes from South Africa and tells us about working as an electrical engineer on the Tate Modern in London Tony grew up in South Africa & tells about working on the Tate Modern. behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #7. 00:00 Hello Tony Part 1 00:56 On choosing a career in Engineering, making & fixing stuff in South Africa Song #1 5:12 Jordan Doucette sings, "Blue Cadillac" FirstPersonShow, 2nd Song Contest 08:30 clips of songs from previous shows, go here & spare two clicks to vote for your fave musician. Give me some feedback & you'll be automatically entered to win a signed CD from one of these great artists! Tony Part 2 16:49 Engineering projects like Tate Modern Song #2 21:35 Samantha Murphy sings "I Wanna Go Home" Wrapping Up Shout outs to Phil & Kenny, Introducing Fred, who'll star in Show#8 Conclusion 26:30 Taster of Fred's interview and Rob Costlow Solo Piano. Song "Family" from Album Sophomore Jinx 30:37 end a.r.t. "The Narrow" was background music for part one of the interview with Tony & Might Could's "Lapse" accompanied Tony's Interview Part 2. both pieces of intrumental music is courtesy of the PodSafeMusic Network. 27:45 Rob Costlow's song Family from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro)

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Barbara tells us about growing up in Guyana. Her infectious laugh will put a smile on your face. Plus enjoy the rock and acoustic music and the RinkyDink comedy clip. Behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #6. 00:00 Hello Song #1 1:32 Emily Zuzik, sings "The Fall" Barbara's Childhood in Guyana 05:34 7th Birthday party in Guyana, "the Eye" was all it took, daubing the bottom house RinkyDink Clip 11:05 Ellen Degeneres comedy clip Guayana Memories Part 2 17:18 Village number 63 Song #2 19:55 Adrina Thorpe "Fly Fly Fly" Conclusion 22:45 Announcing contests to celebrate upcoming Show #10. Soon you'll be able to vote for one of the FirstPersonStars and the interviewee with the most votes will feature on Show #10 I'll also play some clips from some of the best musicians featured in past shows and ask you to vote for your favourite. Again, the one with the most votes will be the 1st to have their 2nd song played on FirstPersonShow.net! I'll even give away some CDs from the FirstPersonShow musicians--for free! great songs at PodSafeMusicNetwork (which is where I got the background music used with the interviews). Rob Costlow's song Family from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro)

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There's so much good music out there, I've included an extra song in this show... And a reprise of the comedian from last show especially for my friend of many decades--Mary G.! Behind the scenes stuff here Intro & Welcome to show #5. 00:00 Hello Pod-Safe Song #1 01:30 Derek James sings "Ain't No Thing Is Perfect" Jerry Part 1 05:08 "Bitten & Thrown!" RinkyDink Clip 09:10 Steven Wright comedy clip Pod-Safe Song #2 15:56 Julie Gribble sings "A Little Bit Lonely" Jerry Part 2 16:13 Master Farrier, Corrective Shoeing PodSafe Song #3 25:32 Ann Heaton "Megan & Kevin" Conclusion 24:43 Thanks for feedback Mary! & credits: great songs at SonicBids.com GarageBand.com Rob Costlow's song Family from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro) PodSafeMusicNetwork (which is where I got the background music used with the interviews).

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Jerry tells some old family stories that have been passed around my family (Like the German school teachers run-in with a black-bear! Plus hear about some adventures as a farrier. Great stand-up comedy and stonkin music from Ray O Hara and Karen Fay. Jerry is my Dad's older brother. I had a great time talking to him during my recent visit to Texas. ShowNotes here and behind the scenes stuff here I've mined dozens of websites, followed links to links to links, and finally hit the jackpot with two songs which defy categorization: "Acoustic", "Adult", "Contemporary"... I don't know how to describe it to 'ya, but I know I really like these songs from Karen Fay & Ray O'Hara! Intro & Welcome to show #4. 00:00 Intro Jerry Part 1 02:12 "Look Who's Daddy's Here!" Pod-Safe Song 06:32 Ray O'Hara sings "Hole in My Pocket" RinkyDink Clip 10:18 Steven Wright comedy clip Jerry Part 2 16:13 ...farrier, shodding... ... School-Teacher & Black Bear meet PodSafe Song #2 20:20 Karen Fay sings "He's Leaving" Conclusion 24:43 Thanks! from me & credits: great songs at FreeWorldRadio GarageBand.com Rob Costlow's song Family from Sophmore Jinx used as my theme (intro/outro) PodSafeMusicNetwork (which is where I got the background music used with the interviews).

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Welcome to FirstPersonShow #3. Rod and I used to work together. He has moved to France, but I managed to get an interview while he was in Cambridge this month. Take my 2 second poll at FirstPersonShow.net, letting me know which part of the show is your favourite. ShowNotes and behind the scenes stuff at FirstPersonShow.net. This show has great guitar riffs and catchy hooks from an award winning musician Arthur Yoria, from my home state of Texas, and he writes great lyrics too! In case some are not into Rock, the lineup is swaped around starting with a mellower song by Syd. Behind the scenes stuff here This show's got great guitar riffs and catchy hooks from an award winning musician Arthur Yoria. He's from my home state of Texas and writes great lyrics too! In case some are not into Rock, the lineup is swaped 'round starting with a mellower song by Syd. Intro & Welcome to show #3. 00:00 Intro Rod Part 1 01:16 ... sophisticated toys/collecting things..(in the early 50's) Mellower Music 04:12 Back Home, by Sid Rod Part 2 07:41 school remembered RinkyDink Comedy Clip 10:01 George Carlin English Figures of Speech Rod Part 3 17:19 teachers remembered Pod-Safe Song 19:41 Arthur Yoria rocks with "I'll Be Here Awake" Conclusion 21:48 Hope u liked the show. Do you like the Rock, Mellow Music, Comedy, or my favorite... the interviews? Click a button in the poll (see the middle of the right column of this webpage) to vote.

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Doug is my nextdoor neighbour. My wife and I enjoy a good rapport with him. We exchange pleasantries across the fence and keep an eye on each other's house when on holiday. When (not if) my kids are playing football in the backyard, and their ball goes over the fence, he's happy for them to climb over and get it. That sort of thing. This was the first time I'd ever heard about him being captured by the Germans in "the War". behind the scenes stuff here Music-wise, I've got Tara Leigh Cobble providing some great "southern rock". Her website and it's forums are great way to get a feel for the artist behind the music. Check it out and say "hi" to her there. I did and got a reply from her pretty quickly----cool! Suzie from Note For a Child is a fellow Cambridge resident who used to work as a medical doctor. You can hear clips of her and Daniel's music on their website, and find out about their gigs and album. They've got a great sound. ShowNotes Intro & Welcome to Show #2. 00:00 clip of FirstPerson interviews Pod-Safe Song 01:25 Tara Leigh Cobble rocks with "White T-Shirt" Doug Part 1 04:05 "..all we could do is hope for the best.." RinkyDink Clip 08:27 Bill Cosby Comedy - Dad Cooking Breakfast Doug Part 2 16:09 British Prisoner of War in Germany Mellower Music 22:41 Impossibly Beautiful, Note For a Child Conclusion 26:57 and request for email feedback!

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I hope you enjoy my first ever attempt at PodCasting! with Maurice from Bedfordshire, Podsafe Songs from Chemda and Brother Love, and a RinkyDink comedy clip. w Maurice–from Cranfield, Bedfordshire–tells some great stories. I think his voice is easy on the ears as well. I found his stories compelling, rewarding and often funny! Behind the scenes stuff here The music on the show are songs that grabbed me the first time I heard them. We've got some "PodRock" as well as mellower music from an a fellow PodCaster. Oh yeah, the comedy clip made me laugh out loud! An Early Memory remembering an operation he had as a child (under local anesthesia!) warning for the squeemish Teenage Fun A light story set in Berlin, featuring a Yank, a slightly damaged Dodge & razor blades. Intro & Welcome to the inaugural show! 00:00 clip of FirstPerson interviews Pod-Safe Song 01:46 BrotherLove rocks with Summertime Maurice on Childhood 04:52 Childhood Rib Operation RinkyDink Clip 10:08 Andy Griffith Comedy “ Romeo & Juliet--Southern Style ” PodSafeSong 13:18 Surender (performed, lyrics & melody by Chemda) Maurice on Army & WW-II 17:38 Razorblades & Dodge 4x4 Conclusion and Exit Saluations 23:53 Out-Takes (transitions) starring my children

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