It’s been a long time since I put out an episode of Face the Music, more than a year in fact. So here one is at long last. Three songs served up, just the way you like them, wrapped in theme. Enjoy! Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Doug Randle Album: Songs for the New Industrial State Song: Coloured Plastics Label: [...]

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It’s a tribute to all things vague and undefined…to all the times you find yourself saying “stuff” and “thingy” when what you really mean is “whatchamacallit” and “doohickey”. So sit back and enjoy the yada yada yada. Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Cowboy Junkies Album: The Trinity Revisited Song: I Don’t Get It Label: Cooking Vinyl Source: IODA Song 2 Artist: Fancey Album: Schmancey Song: [...]

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We are having a dance party and you are invited, even if you are sitting at your desk at work with ear bud headphones crammed into your ears. In this episode, we reminisce about a few Halloweens of yesteryear and play some music that would make a corpse groove. As an extra treat, we have [...]

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The theme today is all about girls. We have three songs that are about the fairer gender. It’s not hard to find songs that are written about girls, but these three songs are wonderful and moving. We are sure you will be humming along and tapping your feet from start to finish. Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Nibs [...]

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I said in the podcast that I had taken a 6 month break. I just added it up and the break has been closer to 9 months. Well, after 9 months I’m back! During my break I’ve had many things going on in my life and I’ve listened to a lot music. This episode is about [...]

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This episode started out being about science…but when the last song really didn’t fit the theme, I decided to name it the Three Rs…you know cellular Respiration, Romance, and aRithmetic. Okay so it’s a stretch…but I still got and episode done! Featured Songs: Science Groove: Oxidative Phosphorylation, PMN Rilo Kiley: Science Vs. Romance, PMN Jonathan Coulton: Mandelbrot Set, PMN Mentioned [...]

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On today’s show, I play three songs from three different artist who all operate from the the same Label, HUSH Records. This Portland, OR label has become one of may favorite sources of new music. Featured Songs: Norfolk & Western: The Longest Stare, N&R on HUSH Records Graves: Dirty Bird, Graves on HUSH Records Super XX Man: [...]

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On today episode I pick three songs from 2006 that I had to hear one more time. 2006 was a great year for music. I have listened to hundreds of albums and I would pick these three songs as stand out track for 2006, podsafe or not. Featured Songs: Jonathan Coulton: Shop Vac Additional Moog: Holy Jukebox, [...]

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On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, who just may become a regular. James Jr. has joined me in the studio to help me produce this episode. We have the honor or playing song from three musical visionaries from the past. They presently have songs on the Podsafe Music Network. My [...]

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In honor of my new job and Halloween, I’ve themed this episode as Blood, Sweat and Tears. Featured Songs: New London Fire: “We Don’t Bleed”, PMN, iTunes, Amazon Darren Geffre: “Sweat”, PMN, CD Baby, iTunes The Critics: “Fail Without Tears”, PMN, CD Baby, iTunes Mentioned Links: The Daddy Panel Dancing With Elephants 101 Uses for Babywipes The DaddyCast Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to [...]

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This show contains music and thoughts about the Podcast and Portable Media Expo held September 29th and 30th, 2006 in Ontario California. I had a great time. I’m still walking on air. Featured Songs: Slau: “The Weight Of Words”, PMN Geoff Smith: “Not on the Radio”, PMN Brother Love: “There She Goes”, PMN Mentioned Links: Podcast and Portable Media Expo Daddypanel 101 Uses [...]

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Fall is upon us, and it seemed to have turned cold overnight. Just when I thought we were going to bypass fall and go right to winter, the sun came out again last Saturday. So, in gratitude to the sun that has decided to grace us with some of the nicest weather all year, I [...]

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In life, it seems that we all know some heroes or monsters, we may even have in us a little of both at times. Here is my tribute to the hero and monster in each of us. Featured Songs: Dave Potts: “If I Broke The Record”, PME Goat: “Monsters”, PME Halfwayhome: “On the Passing of Fairytale Heroes”, PME Mentioned Links: Journey [...]

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I’m back! It has been a hot, busy summer. The kids and wife have been off school. As such, not much podcasting has been taking place aside from participating in a couple Daddy Panel episodes. But I have really used this time to regenerate my podcasting batteries. I’m finding some really great music that [...]

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I recorded this in one take on CastBlaster, so it is not quite my old polished self. But I guess if I keep doing it maybe I will become a new polished self. Today’s show is meant to be listened to while you are either trying to relax or while your mind is on something [...]

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It’s all about Mike. Mike of the 6620 West Kidcast and now a new podcast, Lets Speak Italian has become a good friend of mine. This episode is dedicated to him. Featured Songs: Bob Gentry: Upside Down, PMN Collin Raye: Hurricane Jane, PMN Occupant: My Mechanism Featured Links: 6620 West Kidcast Lets Speak Italian Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes

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I give you a different sort of theme today. The reason is that I really wanted to play these songs, so I found something that they had in common…the word SOME. Also, be sure to check out the Daddy Panel I recently participated in. Links are provided below. Featured Songs: Olwen Ringrose: Sometimes, PMN The Complements: Something Like [...]

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I dedicate this episode to mothers everywhere. Where would we be if it weren’t for you, mom? Featured Songs: Ryo Sode: Mother, PMN Kevin Reeve: Mother, PMN Finniston: Listen To Your Mother This week, the first Daddy Panel was posted. It was a lot of fun to talk with the other panelist and get their insight into fatherhood. Check it [...]

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The subject, today, is monkeys. Who will deny that monkeys are fun, and here are 3 very entertaining songs about our favorite primates. Featured Songs: Jonathan Coulton: My Monkey MonkeyShine: Dont Bite the Monkey, PMN Jonathan Coulton: Code Monkey Mentioned Links: 101 Uses for Baby Wipes Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes

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The saying goes that the only thing you can count on in life is change. That applies as much to love as it does to anything. This episode explores that love. Not the love of a teenage crush, or the excitement of a new romance, But the love that comes from years of helping [...]

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Spring is in the air. On my walk to work this morning, I saw a robin digging a worm. He looked at me suspiciously. He probably thought I wanted the worm too. Don’t worry robin, I can dig my own worms. I always say that winter is the great equalizer. It makes my yard look like [...]

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It’s been a few years since I spent some time in Japan. One day in I found a treasure that I will always cherish, I own an Eric Crapton CD. Yes, you read that right. Click the link to see the cover art for that CD yourself. Find more gems like this at engrish.com Featured Songs Daiki [...]

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Is the cup half empty or half full? ‘Tis an age old question, or at least as old as cups have been around. I wonder what they used before they had cups? Featured Artists: Natives of the New Dawn: Good Day, PMN All Mighty Whispers: Mighty Whispers, PMN Jenny Lewis: Happy Mentioned Links: iRiver and 6620 West Kidcast podcasts Jenny Lewis [...]

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Spring is almost in the air. It keeps teasing us. We have a warm day and then it will dump a few inches of snow. I can’t help but think about summer and wonder where the family and I will get away to on a family trip this year. Here are three songs that explore [...]

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It’s show number 10, the big ONE ZERO. I have a long way to go before I hit 100, and I’m looking forward to the ride. Featured Songs: Kimo Watanabe: Won’t Let You Down, PMN Kimo Watanabe: Ke Anuenue, PMN Edie Carey: Chemistry, PMN Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes

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Featured Songs: Listen by Dead Heart Bloom, PMN There Will Come Soft Rains by Dead Heart Bloom, PMN Bad Attraction by Brad Sucks, PMN Topics on this podcast: CastBlaster Amy’s Indian Mattar Paneer How Songs Get Popular RIAA: Ripping CDs to iPod not ‘Fair Use’ Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes

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Todays show is recored on the trial version of CastBlaster. I’m trying to make it so that I can get an individual podcast out in less time. So the last couple of days I have been reconfiguring my podcasting rig. Let me know how it sounds. Both songs today are from the Album [...]

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On today’s episode of Face the Music, I am starting a new kind of show, a spotlight show which features 3 songs from the same group. In honor of their new album, Birthday Suit, I am featuring the group known as bill. Also on today?s episode, I talked about what I do for a living. Mike [...]

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Someone once said, home is where you hang your hat. That must have been back when more people wore hats. I think it more appropriate to say, home is where you hang your heart. Today I give you, not 3, but 4 songs about home. I also mentioned and recommend checking out the 101 Uses For [...]

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What can I say about death. It’s not something that anyone likes to talk about. This episode features 3 songs that talk about death in some way. I heard once that the definition of health is simply the slowest rate at which one can die. Featured Songs: Brad Sucks: Overreacting The Hipnotics: Death Letter, PMN Blue Vagrants: Anne Bancroft [...]

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Today’s podcast is about wanting. All three songs are about wanting something in someway. I also referred to The Word Nerds during this episode. Featured Songs: The Day Traders: Why – Garageband.com Kevin Reeves: Shine – PMN Ten Story Relapse: Stilts – Garageband.com Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes

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I have a peaceful show today. Not one of the songs actually have the word peaceful in it, but I think you will agree that these are 4 (yes, I’m playing 4 songs, not 3) great tunes. The 6620 West Kidcast is a fun family podcast. Go check them out. Features Songs: Tom Paul: It’s An Easy Life [...]

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The tree is trimmed. The stockings are hung. The children are way too excited. We are completely immersed in the holiday season. I just wanted to get this show out so that you, my listeners, can enjoy it while the season lasts. Featured Songs: 3 Blind Mice: Watchstar – PMN Allison Crowe: What Child Is This – PMN Karmyn [...]

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Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast, Face the Music. FtM is a theme based, podsafe music show that compliments NavelCast. My intention is to make a podcast that is less scripted that focuses mostly on the music. Hang in there with me while I learn how podcast a music show. Featured Songs: Brother Love: [...]

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