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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Seems a little early to be making Halloween plans.

Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

You had questions for @tasminarcher.bsky.social and she answered them on the latest YMAAA! Tasmin talks about her new album A Cauldron of Random Notes, her nearly 30 years as an independent artist and much, much more. Have a listen!

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205. Tasmin Archer Discusses A Cauldron of Random Notes and Answers Your Questions

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Chris Towers Missed The Playoffs @cptowers.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

If you want my thoughts on this all-time classic album, I was on an early episode of @almelchior.bsky.social's podcast to talk about it back in 2021: open.spotify.com/episode/5ybt...

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7. Chris Towers Discusses Carly Rae Jepsen, E*MO*TION

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The new YMAAA with @minutebook.bsky.social is out! Mark introduces me to the music of David Ackles, and his 1968 self-titled debut album in particular. We also chat about Mark's new book, Down River: In Search of David Ackles. Check it out here ⬇️

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204. Mark Brend Discusses David Ackles, self-titled

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 09/19/2025 · 50m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Got any questions for @tasminarcher.bsky.social about her fantastic just-released-today album, A Cauldron of Random Notes, or anything else? I'm doing a Q&A episode with Tasmin soon. If you want Tasmin to answer your question, drop it in the replies here, and she'll respond on the YMAAA episode!

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Dietrich Enns is in the Tigers' rotation after pitching in Japan and Korea for the last three years. John Means could make his debut for the Guardians in August. The Tigers and Guardians have a series Sept. 23-25. In other words, the seemingly impossible dream of a Means-Enns matchup is still alive.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

If you love Pink Floyd or just great stories about famous bands, then you'll need to listen to the latest YMAAA with former label promotions exec Paul Rappaport! Paul introduces me to Pink Floyd's The Division Bell and we also talk about his fantastic new book, Gliders Over Hollywood.

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190. Paul Rappaport Discusses Pink Floyd, The Division Bell

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/29/2025 · 1h 11m

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⭐︎ Kay Hanley ⭐︎ @kayhanley.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

How is google AI any different from Kramer pretending to be moviephone? “Why don’t you just tell me the name of the movie you want to see?”

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I had a fascinating—and educational—conversation with drummer extraordinaire Arthur Thompson about Cameo's 1980 album Cameosis, and you can hear it on the latest YMAAA! We also talked about Arthur's upcoming albums (three albums, to be exact), his nonprofit work and much more.

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189. Arthur Thompson Discusses Cameo, Cameosis

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/22/2025 · 1h 1m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I always learn a lot from my guests on YMAAA, but Barrie Cadogan was the ultimate guitar professor on the latest episode. Barrie and I talked about the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Electric Ladyland, as well as the new Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto album, Electric War. Be sure to catch this one!

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188. Barrie Cadogan Discusses The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/15/2025 · 1h 11m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Check it out...it's a new YMAAA with Andrew Dost! The fun. multi-instrumentalist (you can take that either way) introduces me to The Rentals' 1995 debut album Return of the Rentals. We also talk about Andrew's Metal Bubble Trio project and their debut album Cucumber. So fill up the tank and enjoy!

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187. Andrew Dost Discusses The Rentals, Return of the Rentals

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/08/2025 · 1h 6m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Kindie rock superstar Laurie Berkner chatted with me about @aimeemann.bsky.social's 1995 album I'm with Stupid on the latest YMAAA! Laurie talked about what she loves about the album and how it's influenced her own music, which is aimed at a much younger audience. Have a listen!

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186. Laurie Berkner Discusses Aimee Mann, I'm with Stupid

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/01/2025 · 1h 13m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

New YMAAA! This week, @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social introduces me to De La Soul's Buhloone Mindstate, and he talks about why this has been a favorite album of his for 30+ years. Wes also talks about his work as President of BRIC Arts Media, including this summer's Celebrate Brooklyn, and much more!

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185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone Mindstate

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/24/2025 · 53m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I had a great time chatting with Laura Kidd @penfriendrocks.bsky.social about Belly for the latest YMAAA! If you want to hear some of the highlights from our conversation, check out these excerpts that Laura has posted on her YouTube channel.

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Hearing this album in 1995 blew my tiny mind

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Tomorrow, Laura Kidd will release her 2nd album as Penfriend, House of Stories. Right now, you can listen to Laura and I chat about her great new album, plus one of her favorites—Star by Belly. We also discuss her other connections to @tanyadonelly.bsky.social and more! @penfriendrocks.bsky.social

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184. Laura Kidd Discusses Belly, Star

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/16/2025 · 1h 14m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I'm switching up the publishing schedule, so there's a fresh, new YMAAA available today! Peter Holsapple @halfpear.bsky.social joins me to talk about The Flame's 1970 self-titled album. We chat about the Beach Boys, The Pretty Things and Peter's great new album, The Face of 68 (out 4/18).

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183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/11/2025 · 1h 19m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Calling all Deadheads and the Dead-curious! L.A.-based singer/songwriter Dylan Rodrigue introduces me to the Grateful Dead's From the Mars Hotel on the latest YMAAA, and we dig into the album's various genre explorations. Dylan and I also talked about his latest album, Sunshine, and much more!

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182. Dylan Rodrigue Discusses Grateful Dead, From the Mars Hotel (TW: discussion of lyrics pertaining to suicide)

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/06/2025 · 1h 3m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Still a few hours to go in the U.S., but set aside some time to listen to Tripla tomorrow. It will make your Friday better.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Also, we chatted about the debut MB3 album, Tripla. It's fantastic and it comes out this Friday.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I had such a fun conversation with the Miki Berenyi Trio about The Associates' album Sulk for the latest YMAAA episode. Which track was in @mikiberenyi.bsky.social's air guitar repertoire? Why does the album's weirdness not bother Moose or Ollie? Listen and find out!

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181. Miki Berenyi Trio Discuss The Associates, Sulk

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 03/30/2025 · 1h 11m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

On the latest YMAAA, I had the honor of chatting with one of my favorite musicians/songwriters—Jessica Dobson of @thisisdeepseadiver.bsky.social. Jessica walked me through Radiohead's Amnesiac and provided all kinds of insight into Deep Sea Diver's new album, Billboard Heart. Don't miss this one!

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180. Jessica Dobson Discusses Radiohead, Amnesiac

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 03/23/2025 · 1h 7m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The latest YMAAA covers a lot of ground...Linying joins me to talk about Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell, and as one might expect (given the album's subject), we get into some discussions about mortality and grief. We also talk about Lin's great new album, Swim, Swim (out 4/4) and much more!

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179. Linying Discusses Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 03/16/2025 · 1h 2m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

New YMAAA! Mike Clark of the L.A.-based prog metal band Final Gravity visits the show and gets even proggier! Mike introduces me to King's X's second album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, and we also talk about Final Gravity's latest release, Stormchaser.

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178. Mike Clark Discusses King's X, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 03/09/2025 · 1h 1m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

On the latest YMAAA, Sophie Payten—aka Gordi—delves into one of the most popular albums ever, Carole King's Tapestry! Sophie also talks about her wonderful upcoming Gordi album, Like Plasticine, which will be out on May 30. I had a blast chatting with Sophie—I think you'll really enjoy this one!

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177. Sophie Payten (Gordi) Discusses Carole King, Tapestry

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 03/02/2025 · 1h 10m

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Natalie Weiner @natalieweiner.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

new at DRTI: my argument for subterranean homesick blues as inventing a specific country song template (and plea for you to help me make it a better argument) www.dontrocktheinbox.com/p/issue-88-s...

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Issue #88: Subterranean Country

Help me explore an extremely niche corner of Bob Dylan-influenced country.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

New YMAAA! Kendall Jane Meade joins me to talk about Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark! We dig into (nearly) every track, from the goofiness of "Twisted" to the grandeur of "Down to You." We also discuss Kendall's brilliant new album Space, which will be out this Friday!

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176. Kendall Jane Meade Discusses Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 02/23/2025 · 1h 7m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

One of the great albums of the '80s and my favorite Collins solo album. It's sort of a shame that "In the Air Tonight" has come to overshadow the rest of the songs. Like "Don't Stop Believin'," it was definitely a hit in its time, but it took years for it to gain its outsized reputation.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

The latest YMAAA is here! Jess Sylvester (Marinero) introduces me to Blonde Redhead's Misery Is a Butterfly, and we also talk about Jess' fantastic new Marinero album, La La La. We really dug deep into Misery Is a Butterfly, so whether you know the album or not, be sure to tune in!

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175. Jess Sylvester Discusses Blonde Redhead, Misery Is a Butterfly

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 02/16/2025 · 1h 5m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

On the latest YMAAA, guitarist extraordinaire Henry Kaiser chats with me about Captain Beefheart's The Spotlight Kid. Henry talks about his lifelong relationship with the album, his personal connections to members of The Magic Band and his research deployments to Antarctica. Be sure to check it out!

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174. Henry Kaiser Discusses Captain Beefheart, The Spotlight Kid

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 02/09/2025 · 53m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The latest YMAAA is a little different than any I’ve done before. Mike Montgomery (R.Ring, Ampline) talks about what he likes about 7 (!!) of his favorite albums, and I chip in with some discussion of 3 of my favorites. We also discuss Mike’s upcoming solo debut, Nervous Verbs' Pony Coughing.

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173. 10 Albums You Need To Listen To with Mike Montgomery

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Ann Powers @annkpowers.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Sharing this again. I'm thrilled that @almelchior.bsky.social gave me an opportunity to talk about the Roches' debut and my days as a baby baby bohemian podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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172. Ann Powers Discusses The Roches, self-titled

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

On this episode, I mentioned how I always flipped past The Roches when I went record shopping. After chatting with Ann, I wondered, why was I spending so much time in the "R" bin? Then it occurred to me...Rundgren.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The new YMAAA is out, and it's a *really* fun one! @annkpowers.bsky.social introduces me to The Roches' fascinating self-titled debut album, talks about the teacher who introduced it to her and breaks down several key tracks. Ann also talks about her wonderful Joni Mitchell biography and much more.

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172. Ann Powers Discusses The Roches, self-titled

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

If, like me, you want to know more about great mid-20th century blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Reed, have a listen to the latest YMAAA with Dave Alvin! Dave talks about the Underground Blues compilation, the upcoming Third Mind live album and so much more.

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171. Dave Alvin Discusses Underground Blues (compilation)

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 01/19/2025 · 1h 32m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

YMAAA is back with its first 2025 episode! Folk legend John McCutcheon joins me to talk about Pete Seeger's 1963 live album We Shall Overcome. We discuss the influence the album—and Seeger—has had on John's music and life, and we also dig into John's brand-new album, Field of Stars. Check it out!

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170. John McCutcheon Discusses Pete Seeger, We Shall Overcome

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 01/12/2025 · 53m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I had such a blast chatting with Jason Bemis Lawrence on his Before the Stream podcast! We talked about U2's War, which was the album that made me a true U2 fan, and the 1983 U2 show that still stands out as one of the best I've ever gone to. Hope you'll give it a listen!

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U2: War, with Al Melchior

Podcast Episode · Before The Stream · 01/09/2025 · 1h 15m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Get ready to rock, because Scott Colson (aka Slaw) is gettin' the Led out on the latest YMAAA! The Georgia-based singer-songwriter gets me to take a closer listen to Led Zeppelin II, and we also talk about Scott's recently-released debut album, Here I Come. Hope you enjoy! @hellowendypr.bsky.social

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169. Scott Colson (Slaw) Discusses Led Zeppelin II

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 12/22/2024 · 54m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Thanks to singer-songwriter Sarah Gargano, I recently listened to Bright Eyes for the first time, and you can hear us chat about our respective explorations on the latest YMAAA! We talked about Fevers and Dreams, plus Sarah's recent single, "Halloweekend," and a bunch more. Have a listen!

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168. Sarah Gargano Discusses Bright Eyes, Fevers and Mirrors

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 12/08/2024 · 1h 4m

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage. Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy

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Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

On YMAAA, I haven't thought too much outside of the album box. The album format has been such a given in my lifetime that I haven't thought nearly enough about why they were created in the first place. I learned a ton in this great @polyphonic.nebula.tv video—highly recommend!

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Albums that aren't "Albums"

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I don't know Howe I've managed to live without this, but I'm totally Downes with getting one.

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The latest YMAAA with @mrsimonraymonde.bsky.social has arrived! Simon introduces me to the Patti Smith Group's 1976 album Radio Ethiopia. We also chat about his wonderful new memoir, his Bella Union record label and much more. Hope you'll check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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167. Simon Raymonde Discusses Patti Smith Group, Radio Ethiopia

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 11/24/2024 · 1h 8m

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Next up on YMAAA... @mrsimonraymonde.bsky.social joins me to talk about Patti Smith's Radio Ethiopia! We also chat about Simon's superb memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me, his work w/ @bellaunion.bsky.social and much more. Love this conversation so much—it will be out on Sunday.

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Jon Hegglund @jonhegglund.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

if you're like me you need a pedal-steel, countrified cover of Cocteau Twins to get you through the morning

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Heaven or Las Vegas

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

The latest YMAAA with Jason Bemis Lawrence is here! Jason introduces me to Radiohead's Kid A, and along the way, he talks about his progression as a Radiohead fan. We also discuss Jason's latest album, The Grand Routine, his Before the Stream podcast and much more.

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165. Jason Bemis Lawrence Discusses Radiohead, Kid A

Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 11/10/2024 · 1h 18m

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Celeste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

If you're yearning to play NYT puzzles, but don't want to cross the picket line of striking workers, the workers have you covered. Go play Connections: Strike Editions or Guild Adventure or Scabby's Fair Contract Builder! nytimesguild.org/tech/guild-b...

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A series of games made by NY Tech Guild members

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Al Melchior @almelchior.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

The latest YMAAA episode has arrived, as Tasmin Archer gets me acquainted with Daniel Lanois' third album, Shine! She also talks about the making of her 1992 hit "Sleeping Satellite" and her upcoming album, A Cauldron of Random Notes. Be sure to check this one out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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