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Not The Public Podcast - Episode 26

After a lengthy hiatus, the podcast returns in force! The Dowbboy and Rhys recap the flurry of moves in the first days of NBA free agency - most notably Kevin Durant's move to Golden State, the return of the CFL, and what's gone down over the Atlantic during the Euros.

Sound and Groove - It'll Be Forever Royal, Part II

 

Whether it be kings, queens, dukes, duchesses, kingdoms/empires- anything feudal, absolutist and/or medieval; all of it fits the criteria. Could just be the allusion or metaphor the song is built upon or the actual subject matter of the lyrics. This is the 2nd of 2 episodes that collect some of my favourites from a variety of artists. Yep, it was only a matter of time before I got onto the monarchy what with all this hoopla over Prince's death.

Track Listing:

Intro- "It's Gonna Be Lonely" by Prince (1979)

1. Stepping Out Queen- Van Morrison (1979)
2. Wheat Kings- The Tragically Hip (1992)
3. Prince Of Darkness- The Mekons (1987)
4. King Of Ska- Desmond Dekker & The Specials (1993)
5. My Flower Princess- John Lennon (1980)
6. Duke Of Earl- Gene Chandler (1962)
7. The Lamb Ran Away With The Crown- Judee Sill (1971) 
8. Fake Empire- The National (2007)
9. Sir Duke- Stevie Wonder (1976)

Outro- "Rapsberry Beret" by Prince (1985)

 

Not The Public Podcast — Jackson Doughart

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Not The Public Podcast - Episode 24

The Dowbboy and Rhys return to war it out. One week, two drafts. The NFL Draft was #mustwatch material as usual, but was the NHL Draft Lottery #mustwatch material, as well? Not so much. Lastly, the boys wonder whether the Raptors have what it takes to win championships.

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Not The Public Podcast — Howard Bernstein

How have journalists changed their attitude to their job? Is it about being bigger than the story? Are reporters being drawn from too small a demographic? This week’s Not The Public Podcast features Howard Bernstein, a veteran journalist who ran TV newsrooms in Toronto for CBC, CTV and Global— in addition to having his own production company.

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Not The Public Podcast — Episode 21

It isn't often you get a triple threat on your podcast, but this week we have a fellow who can sing, dance, and act...or at least he can manage a hockey team, analyze talent, and talk in front of a TV camera. Bruce is joined this week by former Calgary Flames GM and current TSN analyst, Craig Button.

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Sound and Groove — David Bowie Memorial, Part One: Bowie's Influences

David Bowie passed away from an 18-month battle with cancer on January 10, 2016 — two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his newest studio album, Blackstar. He kept his illness a closely-guarded secret so his death was met with shock, especially since he'd just released his new project with a music video to go with it. As it turned out, his dying days artistically were carefully planned out and when studied in the illumination of his passing, discovered to be a statement/commentary on his own mortality. Once a pioneering multi-media genius, always a pioneering multi-media genius. Here on the S&G Podcast, in this two-parted theme we explore the music that influenced Bowie at times of his career in part 1. 

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Sound and Groove — The Numbers Game: Part Two

This week, Sound and Groove returns for Part Two of 'The Numbers Game'. Evan takes songs that include numbers in the title or as a theme of the song itself. Artists like Elton John, Johnny Burnette, and The Black Keys get the treatment.

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