Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 25, 2026
Paul Simon's Colbert Questionert
“Performer at Alan Freed rock and roll show that Paul Simon attended at Brooklyn Paramount”
Paul Simon's musical career and recent album Seven PsalmsEarly rock and roll history and influencesPhilosophy of death and afterlife beliefs
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DISGRACELAND · Apr 2, 2026
Bonus Episode: A Music History Memoir and Rock ‘N’ Roll Autobiography Reading List
“Author of autobiography discussed for admitting criminal behavior without apology”
Music memoirs and autobiographies as historical documentationDave Grohl's 'Storyteller' memoir analysis and critiquePatti Smith's 'Just Kids' as exemplary music writing
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Miller and Moulton · Mar 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 Hour 4
“Released Johnny B. Goode on March 31, 1958; song named after pianist Johnny Johnson”
NFL Quarterback Contract ExtensionsTampa Bay Buccaneers Roster ManagementBaker Mayfield Contract Negotiations
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Joe and Jada · Feb 19, 2026
Julius "Dr. J" Erving on ABA & NBA glory days, evolution of the dunk & athletes' role in civil rights era
“Black musician credited with creating rock and roll, later dominated by white artists.”
ABA vs NBA Integration and CompetitionEvolution of Basketball Dunking TechniqueCivil Rights Movement and Athlete Activism
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 18, 2025
Song 179: “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5 (Public Clean Version)
“Major musical influence on MC5's guitar style and rock and roll foundation”
Proto-punk music and early heavy rock developmentRecord label A&R strategy and artist development in 1960s-70sCounterculture politics and radical activism in music
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