New Rules in the Old Schools We start with discussing the improbable run of the Kansas City Royals into the World Series. Our main discussion covers proposed changes to baseball and rock concerts to make both more enjoyable experiences. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl="https://rrssc2.s3.us-east-005.dream.io/rrssc-ep12-20141021.mp3"] References Nomar Garciaparra Batting Ritual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ik_Fj-w_o Megadeth – Symphony of ...
The Art of Selling Out We discuss the evolution of the music business, corporate relationships and what it means for a musician to sell out. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl="https://rrssc2.s3.us-east-005.dream.io/rrssc-ep11-20140921.mp3] References Geico commercial featuring Eddie Money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWTgwvh4v1w Volkswagen commercial featuring music by Nick Drake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOW9fLT9eY Dockers Commercial featuring music by Marlena Shaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEcR-5x8xwI
The 8-Bit Baseball Revolution and Music Videos Beyond MTV We discuss our favorite baseball video games and music videos from the late '80s, early '90s and more. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl="https://rrssc2.s3.us-east-005.dream.io/rrssc-ep10-20140907.mp3] References Baseball (NES) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zBfRD6qevM Bad News Baseball (NES) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4APAqwhowA R.B.I. Baseball (NES) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWfR9ZDqzY MVP Baseball 2005 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU2VGLbkQWE Metallica – One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8bTdBs-cw Steve Earle – Guitar Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AINUPFbFpqg Van Halen – Hot For ...
In this edition of B-Sides, we discuss the Illinois State Fair's musical acts through the years and recap this past year's lineup. Somehow, we end up brainstorming an '80s sitcom reunion tour. It could actually work. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl="https://rrssc2.s3.us-east-005.dream.io/rrssc-b02-20140819.mp3]