Most Christmas albums contain the same old songs, but this year, Susan Boyle has brought us a rather unusual Gift.
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Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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On the fourth day of Mellowmas, Jeff and Jason wander into a dark, cold place where pitch, intelligible lyrics, melody, and steady tempo have ceased to exist.
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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How do you take the most annoying Christmas standard and make it even worse? Today, we find out!
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Mellowmas has just begun and already Jason has become weak (and nauseous). See why as the dynamic duo listen to some warm lovin’ Wilson Phillips on Day Two!
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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…Because what could be a better Mellowmas beginning than a soul-scarring song about everyone’s least favorite holiday treat?
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Like the grumpy warrior-poet Don Henley once rasped, “these times are so uncertain.” In this era of crumbling infrastructure, awful manners, and Sarah Palin, it’s hard to know what we…
Jason Hare
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In a world filled with awkward family holiday reunions, three men gather to remind you that it could be worse: you could be a Brady or Stewart Copeland. Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton for a discussion of the best and worst pop culture reunions on Episode 15 of The Popdose Podcast!
Michael Parr
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Michael Parr reviews The Weepies’ recent performance at the Hiro Ballroom in NYC.
Rob Smith
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Rob Smith gives thanks for his friends, readers, and Foreigner’s “Waiting for a Girl Like You.”
Jason Hare
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Hi! This is Ethan. Well, technically, he’s Super Ethan in this picture. Which makes sense, ’cause Ethan is my super-awesome nephew. Ethan turned nine years old last month. Which means…
Jason Hare
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Jason Hare catches up with Deb Talan and Steve Tannen of The Weepies following the release of their new record, Be My Thrill, and their first tour in four years.
Jason Hare
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What’s the easiest way for a record company to take your money every holiday season? Box sets! Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton for a discussion of the best and worst compilations on the most recent episode of the Popdose Podcast!
Jason Hare
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Jason Hare reflects on the 20th anniversary of Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 — the beginning of the end for George Michael’s US career.
Jason Hare
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Your Popdose Podcast hosts may be on vacation this month, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fresh content for you! Episode 12 brings an hour’s worth of excellent outtakes from Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton!
Jason Hare
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Eric Carmen goes heavy on the Aqua Net, Jane Wiedlin makes googly-eyes at Jason Hare and Jeff Giles loses $20 — it’s all part of the latest edition of CHART ATTACK!
Dave Lifton
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The Popdose Podcast returns with yet another show devoid of a theme, but with an added bonus – alcohol!
Ken Shane
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OK, I admit it. I know fuck-all about Bobby Brown. Week after week I use this space to pontificate about the great soul music of the past. You put up…
Dw. Dunphy
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Writing a song is easy. You just bang out a chain of chords, always driving to the chorus as fast and as often as possible. Then you throw on some…
Jason Hare
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While there may not be a specific topic for Episode 10 of the Popdose Podcast, we promise you more intriguing and immature conversation between Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton, culminating in an analysis of prosthetic…well, you’ll have to listen for yourself. Enjoy!
Jason Hare
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Last year I reviewed the phenomenal book Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. Although I spent a couple of hours reading it before my review,…
Jason Hare
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Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton for a fantastic discussion about Drooling Fanaticism with special guest Steve Almond, author of the book Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life. It’s all in Episode 9 of the Popdose Podcast!
Jason Hare
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In honor of Easter, join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton as they talk about resurrection — pop culture style! It’s all in Episode 8 of the Popdose Podcast!
Jason Hare
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In a 1995 interview with Canada’s MuchMusic, Barenaked Ladies’ vocalist Steven Page attempted to describe his band’s new philosophy following the departure of keyboardist/percussionist Andy Creeggan. For a while, he…
Dw. Dunphy
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All rise. The rules of this courtroom are simple. You will be presented with two songs, one by the plaintiff and one by the defendant. It is your task to…
Jason Hare
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On Episode 7 of the Popdose Podcast, your three favorite a**holes convene to discuss the science of a**holeology — with a very special guest from the actual field. Our best episode yet is but a click away!
Jason Hare
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In his latest edition of Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold, Jason Hare explores the phenomena of “gentle rocking,” brought to us by a Lebanese Canadian hunk in 1974.
Jason Hare
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Who the hell is Greg Guidry? Why is he goin’ down, and apart from the usual, what does Michael McDonald have to do with all of this? Find out in Jason Hare’s latest Mellow Gold adventure!
Jason Hare
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The exhaustive Genesis re-release program comes to a close with this final DVD boxed set, containing five live concerts and much additional material. Jason Hare determines whether it’s worth the purchase.
Jason Hare
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Back in August, we here at Popdose were happy to run a contest sponsored by DKNY, featuring their DKNY Be Delicious fragrance. As I said back then, I love the…
Jason Hare
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Join us for Episode 6 of the Popdose Podcast, where Jeff Giles, Dave Lifton and Jason Hare celebrate Black History Month in their own unique way — featuring very special guest Mike Heyliger!