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Theoretically Speaking, S4:E8:

What Makes J-Pop,  J-Pop ?

Ever wanted to extend a vacation? Contributing Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois had so much fun last week, he decided to stay in The Land of the Rising Sun for this week’s Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for yet another awesome Kyu Sakamoto reference…

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Virgindog by Bill Bois
June 2, 2023
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Music

I Come Not To Praise Lionel Richie, But To Bury Him.

You would think that after dancing on the ceiling all night long, Contributing Author Stobgopper would be too tired to even say hello. But no, sweet love: he's truly ready... to zoom…

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stobgopper by stobgopper
June 1, 2023
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Mind, Body, and Soul/Music

Faith and Popular Music:

My Long And Winding Road

Good friend and Contributing Author rollerboogie is back, and he asks us all to meet him just down the road: at the intersection of faith and music…

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rollerboogie by rollerboogie
May 31, 2023
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Thinking Out Loud

Under God: The People of Ancient Israel -Episode 4: The Matadors

"But so intricate was Ezra’s cutting and weaving that no priests, laypersons, or scholars noticed such narrative quirks until more than two thousand years later! That is an astounding accomplishment!"
Join Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for Episode 4 of Under God: The People of Ancient Israel"…

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Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
May 30, 2023
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Film, TV & Video

A TNOCS Canon Submission: Evil Dead 2

BYO popcorn: Contributing Author -
and, in his own words, "gorehound" Pauly Steyreen shares his love for a shining example of the Horror-Comedy genre.…

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Pauly Steyreen by Pauly Steyreen
May 30, 2023
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Music

The Hottest 100s- Part 2

This week, Our Official UK Charts Expert JJ Live At Leeds has made the trek to this side of the Atlantic River, with Part 2 of his chart-licious mini series, The Hottest 100s…

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JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
May 29, 2023
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Music

Theoretically Speaking, S4:E7:

What Makes City Pop,City Pop? 

In this week's episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, Contributing Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois presents a musical genre that might be new to many of us. Bonus points for the Kyu Sakamoto reference…

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Virgindog by Bill Bois
May 26, 2023
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Fun And Games

You Fool! Ten Classic (And Hilarious) Game Show Moments

He's ready to match the stars, buy a vowel, and win the Lightning Round - it's Contributing Author Chuck Small, with some fun and games for all…

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cstolliver by Chuck Small
May 24, 2023
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Thinking Out Loud

Under God: The People of Ancient Israel:

Chapter 3: E Pluribus Unum

”Was He always worshipped by the Israelites? Or did worship of Yahweh come from Egypt, via the Levites?”
Join Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for Chapter 3 of his series, Under God: The People of Ancient Israel"…

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Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
May 24, 2023
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Music

The Hottest 100s- Part 1

Going big - really big - it's our Official UK Charts Expert JJ Live At Leeds with Part 1 of his chart-tastic new mini series, The Hottest 100s…

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JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
May 23, 2023
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Theoretically Speaking, S4:E6:

What Makes Polka, “Polka?”

Virgindog by Bill Bois
May 19, 2023
191 views

Get ready to smile and tańczyć razem, in this episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, from Contributing Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois. Bonus points for the proper use of diacritical marks…

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Music

The Friday Flash Review:

Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way”

JonDeutsch by Jon Deutsch
May 19, 2023
132 views

Contributing Author Jon Deutsch is absolutely going to tell us why this song gets the nod for another terrific (and Max Martin algorithmically-certified) Friday Flash Review.…

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Film, TV & Video/Thinking Out Loud

Gold Lame

stobgopper by stobgopper
May 17, 2023
149 views

Making a spongeworthy tnocs.com Contributing Author Debut, it's our good old friend stobgopper, who shares an extraordinary discovery of a lost episode... yada, yada, yada…

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Thinking Out Loud

Under God: The People of Ancient Israel

Chapter 2: In the Beginning Were the Words

Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
May 16, 2023
99 views

"What gives? Did the people of Israel simply invent these grandiose tales out of whole cloth? Join Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria, for Episode 2 "Under God: The People of Ancient Israel"…

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Music

Nominate A Favorite for A Friday Flash Review

JonDeutsch by Jon Deutsch
May 16, 2023
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Time once again to nominate your choice for a Friday Flash Review from Contributing Author Jon Deutsch. Jon needs your nominations - voting is open until Thursday…

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Music

Chuck’s Dirty Dozen

cstolliver by Chuck Small
May 15, 2023
190 views

Even the most loyal music lover can relate with Contributing Author Chuck Small, who has a list of songs that inspire an immediate change of the station. And he bets that you do,too…

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Music

Theoretically Speaking, S4:E5: What Makes Ragtime, Ragtime?

Virgindog by Bill Bois
May 12, 2023
166 views

"What's a uniquely American musical style? Most of us would quickly answer, "Jazz." But in this episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, Contributing Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois reminds us of another; a somewhat lost genre that we might also consider…

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Music

Great Bass Lines – A Personal Journey

rollerboogie by rollerboogie
May 11, 2023
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You'd better believe, he's gonna add some bottom: it's Contributing Author rollerboogie, with a paean to the sweet sounds that live between 60 to 300Hz…

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Thinking Out Loud

Under God: The People of Ancient Israel- Episode 1: Setting the Scene

Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
May 9, 2023
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Join us in welcoming our good friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria, as he presents Episode 1 of his new series, "Under God: The People of Ancient Israel"…

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Stories

Chuck’s Record Collection:

From 1980: “Winners”

cstolliver by Chuck Small
May 8, 2023
118 views

Feel like dancing? Contributing Author Chuck Small has just what you need, with a winning review of a 1980 Frankie Crocker produced compilation…

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  1. Phylum of Alexandria
    Phylum of Alexandria on Theoretically Speaking, S4:E8:

    What Makes J-Pop,  J-Pop ? June 3, 2023

    That's silly of the journalist. It's clearly about chocolate bars! I was thinking maybe "Rocket" because aside from the obvious…

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    Now I'm beginning to seriously wonder how many of the ludicrous fake band names we've come up with for V-dog's…

  4. Phylum of Alexandria
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    What Makes J-Pop,  J-Pop ? June 3, 2023

    Riding on the Rocket? If so, I don't get the Deal connection. Is the rocket...gigantic?

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    Mine, too, with Babymetal right behind. "PonPonPon" is growing on me, too.

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