Pods o' Pop

Pods o' Pop is an audio magazine featuring interviews with some of the music industry's most celebrated performers, creators and insiders. Host and producer, Tracy Alan Thibodeaux, draws from his extensive radio broadcasting experience to introduce his guest's work to uninitiated listeners, clarify historical events from the artist's perspective and showcase upcoming projects.

Pods o' Pop
GenreAudio magazine - Interview
Running time60 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
StarringMusic personalities
AnnouncerTracy Alan Thibodeaux
Produced byTracy Alan Thibodeaux
Original releaseAugust 22, 2011 (2011-08-22) – present
No. of series3
No. of episodes38
Audio formatStereophonic sound
Opening themeMusic and Interview
Websitepodsopop.com

Host: Tracy Alan Thibodeaux

Tracy Alan Thibodeaux is a voice actor and freelance announcer. A 1980 graduate of Henderson State University, Thibodeaux started his career as a radio DJ and Newscaster. Working the morning shifts, Thibodeaux had his afternoons open for honing his voice skills and developing creative works. Thibodeaux's audio magazine, Pods o' Pop, leverages his knowledge of the rock and roll, jazz, blues and pop music history and offers an informative library of audio interviews featuring contemporary artists and music-industry legends:

Catalog

2011
Date Title Duration Notes
August 22, 2011"BJ Thomas Interview and Songs"00:59:34B. J. Thomas talks about the start of his career as a teen-ager, his latest projects, and the success and tumult along the way singing Pop, Country, and Christian music.[7]
September 14, 2011"Alyssa Graham"00:59:58Pods o' Pop debuts its "Fresh Talent Discovery Project" with Alyssa Graham who discusses musical diversity in her childhood home, her Jazz training, and her album Lock, Stock, and Soul.[8]
September 22, 2011"Gary Puckett"00:59:43Gary Puckett talks about leaving college studies (Psychology) to sing, The Union Gap, appearing on The Jonathan Winters Show, touring today, and his hits.[9]
October 22, 2011"The Stylistics-Airrion Love"00:58:48The Stylistics' Airrion Love, who has been with the group from the beginning, opens up about the group's latest projects and tours, the group's popularity abroad, and the success that Thom Bell and Linda Creed brought.[10]
November 3, 2011"Nayanna Holley"01:00:04Nayanna Holley recalls growing up on the road when her father, Dorian Holley, who sang backup for Michael Jackson; her singing backup for Queen Latifah, Sheryl Crow and others; and her debut CD, On Love and Fear.[11][12]
December 23, 2011"Extra-Nayanna Holley"00:12:49

2012
Date Title Duration Notes
February 1, 2012EXTRA-Alyssa Graham00:12:40Alyssa Graham stops by to announce upcoming events and a music video for, "Til My Heart Quakes", from Lock, Stock and Soul.[13]
February 22, 2012Al Stewart00:58:36Al Steward discusses history as a source for much of his music; his invitation to join Led Zeppelin when it was forming; and his latest albums.[14]
April 1, 2012Freddy Cannon01:08:37Freddy Cannon talks about being an American Bandstand mainstay, his friendship with Dick Clark, breaking into the music business and his book, Were The Action Is.[15]
April 4, 2012David Lanz01:14:43David Lanz, considered by many to be one of new-age music's chief architects, talks about his role in the establishing the genre, his role in Rock before finding his place in new-age music, and his latest albums.[16]
April 19, 2012The Hit Men00:47:42Lee Shapiro (Frankie Valli's The Four Seasons (band)) and Don Ciccone (Tommy James and the Shondells, The Critters) discuss musical history and their new group, The Hit Men.[17]
May 4, 2012Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power)00:47:45Tower of Power founder and leader, Emilio Castillo, talks about TOP's formation; the comings, goings and returnings of band members; contributing instrumentals to some of music's greats; and the roller coaster ride of the group's 44 year history.[18]
June 7, 2012Audrey Dean Kelley00:41:51Audrey Dean Kelley joins PoP for a "Fresh Talent Discovery Program" segment.[19]
June 22, 2012Larry Ramos (The Association)00:50:07The Association's Larry Ramos talks about joining the band, the band's opening of the Monterey International Pop Music Festival, and The Association's hit songs.[20]
June 27, 2012The Judes00:36:40Bassist, Cory Pritchard joins PoP for a "Fresh Talent Discovery Program" segment.[21]
July 3, 2012Oleta Adams part 100:58:21Four-time Grammy nominee, Oleta Adams (Tears for Fears), discusses personal and professional growth. Two part interview features Oleta Adams works: "Act of Forgiveness", "Another Day", "Get Here", "Holy is The Lamb", "I've Got To Sing My Song", and "Woman in Chains".[22][23]
July 3, 2012Oleta Adams part 200:45:38
August 7, 2012Lukas Nelson (&Promise of The Real)00:34:43Guitarist and vocalist, Lukas Nelson, talks about his group Promise of The Real; the group's album, Wasted; writing on the road; and being the son of one of music's best known artists (Willie Nelson).[24]
August 7, 2012Shadowplay00:39:15Shadowplay's Andrew Corkery returns to discuss the group's new CD, Vision.[25]
August 19, 2012Tommy James Part 100:52:32Tommy James talks about learning to pay the guitar, forming and performing with his first group, creating and maintaining success with the Shondells, Roulette Records, his book and latest projects.[26][27]
August 19, 2012Tommy James Part 200:39:47
October 19, 2012Anne Murray00:53:28

Anne Murray provides insights into the stories, songs and people in her autobiography and reveals background about several of her hits.[28]

October 31, 2012Andrew Corkery (Shadowplay)00:37:16Pods o' Pop welcomes Shadowplay frontman, Andrew Corkery, for a "Fresh Talent Discovery" segment focusing on the rock group's new single, "Dysopia".[29]
November 29, 2012Lola de Hanna (ChordSlinger 'n Lola)00:47:58Pods o' Pop's trains its "Fresh Talent Discovery" spotlight on Lola de Hanna, vocalist for the web-based duo, Chordslinger 'n' Lola.[30]
December 14, 2012Gino Vannelli Part 100:41:13Gino Vannelli talks about musical success, his spiritual quest, his audience with Pope John Paul II, and his album, The Best and Beyond.[31][32]
December 14, 2012Gino Vannelli Part 200:36:00

2013
Date Title Duration Notes
January 18, 2013Kenny Loggins & Gary Burr (Blue Sky Riders)00:56:59Kenny Loggins and Gary Burr on collaborating musically, forming Blue Sky Riders, and marketing themselves as independent artists.[33]
February 21, 2013Kristine W Part 100:38:53Dance music dynamo, Kristine W, on achieving success in Las Vegas and beyond, Donna Summer's influence on her, Dance and Jazz music, and surviving leukemia.[34][35]
February 21, 2013Kristine W Part 200:32:44
April 24, 2013Sara Niemietz00:43:25Sara Niemietz on turning 21; working with Snuffy Walden; singing duets with B. J. Thomas and Richard Marx; performing on stage as a child; and her latest offering, Push Play.[36]
May 4, 2013Keaton Simons00:54:01Keaton Simons discusses the family, friends, and collaborators who helped make or influenced the making of his album, Beautiful Pain.[37]
May 16, 2013Jon Herington Part 100:44:09Guitarist Jon Herington talks about opening in his teens for Bruce Springsteen, performing as a member of Steely Dan, playing with the Dukes of September, and his latest solo CD.[38][39]
May 16, 2013Jon Herington Part 200:26:41
July 9, 2013Ed Bruce00:49:06Country and Christian artist Ed Bruce on writing hits for himself and the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Charlie Louvin; the Urban Cowboy craze; and performing now as a Christian artist.[40]
July 24, 2013Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel01:06:51Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel on their music, marriage and latest CD and Bobby's playing with Derek and The Dominos and on George Harrison's All Things Must Pass album.[41]
September 14, 2013Richard Barone (The Bongos) Part 100:27:36The Bongos' frontman, Richard Barone, on success as an '80's smart pop group, performing and writing as a solo artist, working with Pete Seeger and Donovan, and The Bongos' album, Phanton Train.[42][43]
September 14, 2013Richard Barone (The Bongos) Part 200:32:37
September 26, 2013Richard X. Heyman00:49:19Richard X. Heyman on performing with The Doughboys in the 1960s and now and his latest solo CD, X.[44]
November 5, 2013Peter Rivera (Rare Earth) Part 100:47:46Vocalist/drummer Peter Rivera talks to Pods o' Pop about his days with the bands Rare Earth, The Classic Rock All-Stars, Celebrate! and his new his new four song EP entitled, Peter Rivera 2.0.[45][46]
November 5, 2013Peter Rivera (Rare Earth) Part 200:33:54
December 2, 2013Earl Thomas Conley Part 100:34:16Earl Thomas Conley discusses his success songwriter and singer with 18 chart topping songs for and writing for other artists such as Conway Twitty and Mel Street. Songs include "Somewhere Between Right and Wrong", "Fire and Smoke", "Holding Her and Loving You" and "Your Love's on the Line".[47][48]
December 2, 2013Earl Thomas Conley Part 200:17:48


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