Welcome to Planet LP!
Love music? You’re in the right place.
Join host Ted Asregadoo as he explores classic albums, rising stars, and the stories behind the music. From deep dives into legendary records to discovering fresh new sounds, Planet LP is your gateway to insightful conversations and passionate discussions.
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Episodes
Episode 112 And So It Goes: Diving into Billy Joel’s Music and Legacy
On this week’s episode, host Ted Asregadoo sits down with two of his biggest Billy Joel fan friends, Jeff Giles and Jason Hare, to discuss the recent HBO documentary, And So It Goes. Jeff is the founder of Popdose, host of The Record Player...
Episode 111: Let’s Give the Drummer Some
Spring 2025 Season Finale Host Ted Asregadoo closes out the spring season by shining a spotlight on the most essential—yet often overlooked—members of any great band: the drummers. Reuniting with John Young (John was a co-host during the first year of Planet LP’s existence...
Episode 110: Albums People Assume You’ve Heard
This episode of the Planet LP Podcast, hosted by Ted Asregadoo, delves into the unexpected musical blind spots of even the most accomplished music journalists. Ted is joined by prolific music writer and co-host of The Record Player podcast, Jeff Giles (Popdose, Ultimate Classic...
Episode 109: From “Heat” to “Nerves”: Pat Benatar’s Essential First Act Explored
In this episode of The Planet LP Podcast, host Ted Asregadoo takes listeners on a deep dive into Pat Benatar’s groundbreaking early career, examining her first four albums that established her as a pioneering force in hard rock. The episode explores how Benatar shattered...
Episode 108: It’s a Cruel, Cruel, Cruel World
In this Spring 2025 episode of the Planet LP Podcast, host Ted Asregadoo shares his first-hand experience at the Cruel World Music Festival in Pasadena, California, held on May 17, 2025. Attending his very first music festival to celebrate a milestone birthday, Ted is...
Episode 107: Remembering Midnight Movies
In this episode of “The Planet LP Podcast,” host Ted Asregadoo welcomes back guest Scott Malchus for a nostalgic dive into the world of midnight movies. Remember those late-night screenings of cult classics like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Pink Floyd: The Wall”?...
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Planet LP Host, Ted Asregadoo
Meet Ted
Ted Asregadoo has spent years behind the mic and behind the scenes in the radio industry. From DJ to news director, marketing director to audio producer, he’s worked at numerous San Francisco Bay Area stations—including nearly a decade at iHeartMedia.
Beyond radio, Ted is a prolific music journalist, with bylines at Popdose, Ultimate Classic Rock, Eat Sleep Drink Music, and Music Tap. His passion for storytelling and deep dives into music history make him a trusted voice in the industry.
In 2021, during the lockdown, Ted launched Planet LP—a podcast born from a desire to bring music lovers together in a time of uncertainty. What started as a passion project has since become a go-to space for insightful conversations about albums, artists, and the stories behind the music.
Keith Creighton, Writer at Popdose
Meet Keith
Keith is a self-proclaimed music addict—and he’s got the collection to prove it. In 2021 alone, he added nearly 150 CDs to his library, standing firm in his belief that CDs offer superior sound quality over vinyl and streaming. With an eclectic taste and a passion for discovering new music, Keith brings a deep well of knowledge to Planet LP, introducing listeners to a vast world of albums and artists.
When he’s not diving into music, Keith is the founder, owner, and creative director of Sudden Monkey, where his expertise in marketing and copywriting helps businesses achieve their goals. Whether in the studio or the boardroom, storytelling is at the heart of everything he does.