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Big Mo Pod Show 063 – “In Between”
Welcome back to the show! This week’s episode features a variety of blues tunes as always, but also features one track that sits between jazz and blues, offering a unique sound that few other tracks on the show provide. Tune in to hear it! Songs featured in the episode: Eddy Clearwater – “Hypnotized” Davis Coen …
Big Mo Pod Show 062 – “The Book of Blues”
This week’s episode of the pod show is a special edition featuring a third host, Merrill J. Miller! This Cedar Rapids blues man of great renown joins your usual hosts for a game of “why’d you play that”, offering his views on the blues artists featured in the show. He offers a unique viewpoint in …
Big Mo Pod Show 061 – “Law of Averages”
This week’s new episode features a variety of blues flavors, with a healthy dose of gospel and funky soul. Our hosts delve into the connection of gospel and blues as well as what contributes to the atmosphere of each Friday night Big Mo Blues Show. Songs featured in the episode: Tower of Power – “Diggin’ …
Big Mo Pod Show 060 – “Peddle Steel”
Its that time of the week folks! We’ve got another episode of the pod show with Big Mo and his trusty twenty – something sidekick, producer Noah. This week’s show takes a behind the scenes look at how John organizes his Friday night shows, discussing the ways he tries to balance the many flavors of …
Big Mo Pod Show 059 – “Nonverbal Communication”
With another week come and gone another episode of the pod show has come as well! This week’s sampling of tunes features plenty of new artists with their own takes on the blues, each having their own distinctive flair! Songs featured in the episode: Charlie Musselwhite – “Storm Warning” Dickey Betts – “Duane’s Tune” Gary …
Big Mo Pod show 058 – “Mississippi Saxophone”
After their brief hiatus John and Noah are back with another installment of the pod show! This time around our duo discusses of mix of old timey blues swing and newer releases, emphasizing the importance of appreciating both eras of the blues. Songs featured in the episode: Kirk Fletcher – “Shine A Light On Love” …
Big Mo Pod Show 057 – “It’s Like Cookin”
On this episode of the pod show Noah and John take you on a behind the scenes journey through how John builds his Friday night shows, discussing the ingredients he chooses in a blues dish. Tune in to learn how he does it! Songs featured in the episode: Freeworld – “Give Until You Live” Koko …
Big Mo Pod Show 056 – “Creatures Of Habit”
On this week’s tour of Friday night blues John and Noah discuss a mixture of new blues tunes and old Chicago classics and discuss the culture around music along the way! Tune in to learn more! Songs featured in the episode: Bruce Katz – “Take The Green Line” GA-20 – “Stranger Blues” Slim Harpo – …