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Big Mo Pod Show 012 – “A song Can Teach You A Lesson”
On this episode John and Noah do a little catch up with a collection of songs from last week’s show, covering a broad timeline in blues with oldies and new releases. One song in particular brought to mind important lessons we can all learn from diving into our nation’s history. To learn what that lesson …
Big Mo Pod Show 013 – “Blues Is Honest Music”
For this week’s double feature episode John and Noah take a look at a few more songs, this time from this Friday’s show, delving into each respective track and their artists. Our co-hosts take a particular interest in how the blues taps into our emotions, expressing them in a heartfelt way that’s unique from other …
Big Mo Pod Show 011 – “In Search of Good Company”
Yet again Noah and John don their spelunking gear to delve into a selection of tunes from John’s Friday night show. This episode’s tracks feature a mix of old and new styles, as well as a track with a unique fusion of genres all rolled into one! Songs featured in the episode: Tuba Skinny – …
Big Mo Pod Show 010 – “Music Changes Context”
Another edition of the weekly podcast rolls out with your hosts John and Noah discussing deep cut blues from John’s most recent show. This week’s songs cover a wide range of topics and eras, with one track in particular by Blues Traveler sparking a conversation about how the power of music can change the tone …
Big Mo Pod Show 008 – “Blues In The Schools”
On this special episode John goes solo and tells the story of how Kirkwood’s Blues In The Schools program got started, as well as the how’s and why’s of its production. Listen in to discover where the program came from and why its important to Iowa’s blues community!
Big Mo Pod Show 009 – “Do What You Love And Do It Well”
In another special episode this week John interviews local music legend Dan “DJ” Johnson, a musical polymath who’s dabbled in songwriting, bass playing, and signing over a fifty year career that’s still ongoing! Tune in to this episode to learn a little about how he plays and the ethos that goes behind his performances.
Big Mo Pod 007 – “Subverting Expectations”
This week John and Noah delve into the depths of John’s mind, discussing a sampling of songs he chose for Friday’s blues show. The five tracks cover a wide range of blues tones, including some down home beats from the Lone Star State! Songs featured in this episode: Jimmie Vaughn – “baby, Please Come Home” …
Big Mo Pod Show 006- “Funky Fruit”
In this week’s installment of the Big Mo Pod Show Noah and John discuss some of the artists featured in Friday’s show, covering a little of each one’s history and why John chose to play those tunes. This episode features a few artists that take a departure from John’s usual selections, including Big Sam’s Funky …