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The Carolina Shout is a podcast about ragtime, New Orleans jazz, Harlem stride piano, and swing. Ethan Uslan is the pianist and host who performs live from his living room and offers up fun commentary and stories about the music. Each episode is a short informal private concert just for you, with occasional special guests and experts. So if you are interested in a podcast about rip-roarin American piano music that’s funny, quirky, a little educational but not too much, here it is!
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Melissa Villaseñor discusses silly things and maybe sings and definitely does voices all to make herself laugh alone. Join in on these adventures!
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Prince Rogers Nelson was a cultural icon, ground-breaking artist and one of the most influential, prolific and revered musicians of his generation, inspiring diverse groups of people around the world. This show talks to people who have memories of the Purple one, and will include associates, bandmates and fans alike. Don't be 'alone in a world that's so cold' - join us! May U Live 2 C the Dawn...
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Meliss laughs about being humbled hearing her voice echo on a phone call, how she leaves the new stickers on items she owns, and how she eats a burger.Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs at all her exposed wires, the air conditioning nipples on planes, and wonders why beans pop in the microwave!Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss shares some songs she's learned on the piano, talks about a Vegas memory that left a stain on her soul, and the fart she had while warming up her vocal chords.Por All Things Comedy
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In this short episode, Meliss laughs at the scent of sunflowers in a vase, imagining how "Under Pressure" by Bowie and Queen was recorded in studio, and how her pubes are powerful.Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs about if she had a cooking show, being naked during a professional phone call, and a good giggle she heard at the car wash.Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs about AOL instant messenger door sound, covers TLC "Unpretty," and finally trying "sharky's" restaurant. Sponsored by: Liquid Death Liquiddeath.com/SILLYPor All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs about her gamer chair, poop hovering in the butt, the Full House theme song singer, and she sings with a karaoke track of Luis Miguels' song "Mucho Corazón!"Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs at the Croc's word Jibbitz and sex in Spanish... sexo. Meliss attempts a cover of "La Media Vuelta" and shares her latest drawing of a happy face pancake.Por All Things Comedy
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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ...
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INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…
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Meliss chats about taping her special, 90's phrases, and singing some Powerline from Goofy Movie. Thanks to our sponsor: Liquid Death! liquiddeath.com/sillyPor All Things Comedy
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Meliss chats about her clown class, coachella, first impression of Peso Pluma, and being shy with new people.Por All Things Comedy
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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story.
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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…
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Melissa laughs at Julie Andrews reading Liquid Death ads, about how cute it is that we all hiccup, Chuy the caterpillar, and farts while singing "Peace of Mind" by Boston. Sponsored by: liquiddeath.com/SILLYPor All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs at this chicks name in Pilates class, how timing is everything, and her back spasm pain hurting more while sneezing and laughing.Por All Things Comedy
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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ...
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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…
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Meliss laughs about her pimple having a heartbeat, the new Pokémon snap game, N'Sync possibly going on tour, and the word Fooey!Por All Things Comedy
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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved."
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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…
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Meliss laughs about having trouble reading, her little chair backpack, and the new tv show "Puffy Butts." Thanks to our sponsor: Liquid Death! Liquiddeath.com/SILLYPor All Things Comedy
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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it.
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INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…
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Meliss laughs about the words people use on the phone to get the letter clear, Usher, and magic eyes being framed in the 90's.Por All Things Comedy
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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ...
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INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …
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Meliss laughs at these new phrases kids say, her favorite saying "Ni Modo", and a street named Klump avenue.Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs about her machine gun fart, how we were more tan in the 90's, and newly added vision board photos!Por All Things Comedy
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Melissa chats about her new piano, putting care into what she has already and treating a breakfast to strangers!Por All Things Comedy
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Meliss laughs about the New Year fluff that's been happening, the texts and calls she is getting these days, and doing less things this year.Por All Things Comedy
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100th episode of Laughing with Myself! Meliss talks about New Years Goals, her contraption that shocks the butt while using the phone in bed, and enjoying this cocoon creating zone.Por All Things Comedy
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Melissa laughs about clogging two toilets in one day, being called "ma'am," and Narcissus the Greek mythology guy.Por All Things Comedy
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Melissa laughs about her favorite things list in her planner, the sharp poop she had recently, and a new drawing.Por All Things Comedy
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Ethan plays songs about sad guys who show up at a dingy bar in the middle of the night, order a beer, and tell the bartender their problems.
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I talk about my 20 year old retainer box, how I am taking care of adult duties lately, and upcoming things. Kinda boring episode. Lo siento.Por All Things Comedy
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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy.
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PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…
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Melissa plays a lil piano and shares the sweet things she did for her 36th birthday in this short episode.Por All Things Comedy
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Another retainer episode! Chatting about Inktober ideas, lip filler, and Disneyland. hellofresh.com/50silly Go to HelloFresh.com/50SILLY and use code 50SILLY for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Por All Things Comedy
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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ...
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INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…
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I play some piano, sing Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?" and talk about how I space out.Por All Things Comedy
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I laugh about swimming in Iguana poo, reenacting a conversation but in Spanish, seeing a Goofy Movie in theaters, and me when I'm trying to share smart facts I learned about space.Por All Things Comedy
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I laugh at the song I made up while walking alone, how long you wait to dump a gift, and i do the hello fresh ads as Wanda Sykes and Owen WIlson. Sponsored by Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50silly and use code 50silly for 50% off plus free shipping!Por All Things Comedy
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I laugh it up about the tornado shelters in airports, feelin' aligned with myself, and recent experience at a Sound Bath.Por All Things Comedy
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I wear my retainers as I record this night time episode. It's a fun one cause a fart popped out. I talk about some romantic strawberries and taking risks with tomatoes.Por All Things Comedy
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Ethan plays songs about eagles and talks about them. Selections include "American Eagles" by Irving Berlin, "Invincible Eagle" by John Philip Sousa, and "Under the Double Eagle" by Josef Wagner.
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I laugh about the volunteer work for kids and how I want the trouble maker kids to think I'm cool, the spiderwebs I walked in, and the late night song I wrote. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SILLY at lumedeodorant.com/SILLY! #lumepod LiquidDeath.com/SILLY…
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Meliss gets back on track with this episode by redoing "tumbling acorn", the kid with the Three Days Grace t-shirt, and reading the intro of her book "whoops I'm awesome!" Sponsored by Liquid Death! https://LiquidDeath.com/SILLYPor All Things Comedy
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More of Melissa's "Big Dad Energy" cause she now has a shop vac and rubber hammer, the hate she has for the phrase "non-negotiable", and a newer version of her gratitude rap from a couple years ago.Por All Things Comedy
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I laugh bout my visit to the nail salon, i play some CCR on my guitar, and reflect on last weekend with my friend's daughter Leona and washing my car with my Dad. Thanks to our sponsor: Liquid Death! LiquidDeath.com/SILLYPor All Things Comedy
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ...
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INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…
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Melissa starts by covering an Exuma song on ukulele. She laughs at how she takes it personally if she has a roach in her home and if you walk out of her stand up show. Also, imagines a life without doing voices.Por All Things Comedy
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Laughing alone in a hotel room in Austin, Texas. Hatin' on Blankey from Brave Little Toaster, Wilbur from Charlotte's Web, and the song "High Hopes". Also, a funny phrase her mom said and imagines if an old lady purchased bullet hole stickers.Por All Things Comedy
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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ...
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INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …
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