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Episode 24 KISS Korner: KISStory

Ted and John welcome the editor-in- chief of Ultimate Classic Rock, Matthew Wilkening, to the show to talk about the A&E documentary and the hard rockin’ band, KISS.

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Episode 23 Yacht Rockin’ In The Free World

Ted Asregadoo, John Young, and special guest Jeff Giles take you sailing on the smooth seas of Yacht Rock songs.

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Episode 22 Top Three from the 2000s

From the double ohs to the teensies, Ted, John and special guest Michael list their top three albums from the 2000s.

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Episode 21 Top Three from the 1990s

The guys stop off in the ’90s tto pick their top three from the dot com decade.

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Episode 20 Annie Zaleski on Duran Duran’s “Rio”

Ted and John talk to author Annie Zaleski about her book “Rio,” Duran Duran’s second album.

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Episode 19 Top Three from the 1980s

Ted Asregadoo, John Young & special guest Michael McGauley revisit the Decade of Greed for their Top Three Albums of the 1980s.

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Episode 18 Top Three From The 1970s

How to choose the top three albums from the 1970s taken from a list that contains the 500 greatest albums of all time? Not easy, mate…not easy. But Ted, John and special guest star Michael do their best.

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Ep. 17 Top Three From The ’50s and ’60s

Picking a top three from the 1950s and 1960s ain’t easy, but Ted Asregadoo, John Young, and special guest Michael McGauley do their very best.

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Ep. 17 Top Three From The ’50s and ’60s

In this episode: Ted and John welcome their Special Guest Star, Michael McGauley, to join them in a massive undertaking: choosing their top three songs from Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Because it’s such a huge undertaking, the guys are starting with the 1950s and 1960s. Each has their top three,…

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Ep. 17 Top Three From The ’50s and ’60s

In this episode: Ted and John welcome their Special Guest Star, Michael McGauley, to join them in a massive undertaking: choosing their top three songs from Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Because it’s such a huge undertaking, the guys are starting with the 1950s and 1960s. Each has their top three,…

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Ep. 16 Top 5 Rock LPs From 1991

Ted and John’s strike gold in mining their top five rock albums from 1991

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Ep. 16 Top 5 Rock LPs From 1991

In this episode: The Final Frontier before Ted and John make the change to Planet LP and retire the Rooks and Becords name. So, the guys take 1991 as their departure date to focus on their top five rock albums for that year. John goes all Superman, finds a way to launch a U2 spy…

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Ep. 16 Top 5 Rock LPs From 1991

In this episode: The Final Frontier before Ted and John make the change to Planet LP and retire the Rooks and Becords name. So, the guys take 1991 as their departure date to focus on their top five rock albums for that year. John goes all Superman, finds a way to launch a U2 spy…

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Episode 15: Top Three Live LPs

In this episode, Ted Asregadoo and John Young dig through their music libraries to feature their top three live albums. John’s picks are pretty diverse! One album is stacked with a galaxy of guest stars, while another record puts the spotlight on one of the tightest soul bands from the 1960s. One of Ted’s picks…

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Episode 15: Top Three Live LPs

In this episode, Ted Asregadoo and John Young dig through their music libraries to feature their top three live albums. John’s picks are pretty diverse! One album is stacked with a galaxy of guest stars, while another record puts the spotlight on one of the tightest soul bands from the 1960s. One of Ted’s picks…

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Episode 15: Top Three Live LPs

What makes for an outstanding live album? Ted and John list their top three and make the case for their brilliance.

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Episode 14: Top “Going Solo” Albums

Ted and John pick their Top Three solo albums from artists who left successful bands to chart their own path. John finds a former Beatle had a vault of fantastic material for his technically third solo record, a former N.W.A. member redefines hip-hop on his first solo LP, and an Eagle learns to fly higher…

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Episode 14: Top “Going Solo” Albums

Ted and John pick their Top Three solo albums from artists who left successful bands to chart their own path. John finds a former Beatle had a vault of fantastic material for his technically third solo record, a former N.W.A. member redefines hip-hop on his first solo LP, and an Eagle learns to fly higher…

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Episode 13: Swan Song Albums

The swan song is the final artist statement from a band or singer. Ted and John spotlight two and chew over the details.

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Episode 12: Disappointing Follow-Up LPs

Episode 12 finds Ted Asregadoo and John Young talking about some uncomfortable truths: the follow-ups to massively successful albums. Though these records weren’t necessarily bad, they did fall way short of their blockbuster predecessors. So in fine, top-five form, the guys list five disappointing records that followed blockbuster hits. Sure, you might disagree at first….

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Episode 12: Disappointing Follow-Up LPs

Episode 12 finds Ted Asregadoo and John Young talking about some uncomfortable truths: the follow-ups to massively successful albums. Though these records weren’t necessarily bad, they did fall way short of their blockbuster predecessors. So in fine, top-five form, the guys list five disappointing records that followed blockbuster hits. Sure, you might disagree at first….

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Episode 12: Disappointing Follow-Up LPs

Episode 12 finds Ted Asregadoo and John Young talking about some uncomfortable truths: the follow-ups to massively successful albums. Though these records weren’t necessarily bad, they did fall way short of their blockbuster predecessors. So in fine, top-five form, the guys list five disappointing records that followed blockbuster hits. Sure, you might disagree at first….

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Episode 11: Top Rock 5 Albums From 1981

In this episode: Ted and John get into the Time Machine and head back to 1981 — one of rock’s biggest years — to spotlight five of their favorite albums in the year they got their license to drive. Ted waxes nostalgic on records by The Go Go’s, Pretenders, Rush, and others, while John makes…

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Episode 11: Top Rock 5 Albums From 1981

In this episode: Ted and John get into the Time Machine and head back to 1981 — one of rock’s biggest years — to spotlight five of their favorite albums in the year they got their license to drive. Ted waxes nostalgic on records by The Go Go’s, Pretenders, Rush, and others, while John makes…

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Episode 11: Top Rock 5 Albums From 1981

In this episode: Ted and John get into the Time Machine and head back to 1981 — one of rock’s biggest years — to spotlight five of their favorite albums in the year they got their license to drive. Ted waxes nostalgic on records by The Go Go’s, Pretenders, Rush, and others, while John makes…

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