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February 3
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A Friday Sidebar:

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An occasional look at things from over in the corner…

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mt58 by mt58
February 3, 2023
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Music

Theoretically Speaking S3 | E11:

What Makes Punk, Punk ? – Part 2

It's a history lesson from someone who was there. Could it get any better than that?

In this week's Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois wraps up the story of punk. This week's bonus points go to Bill - for just being you…

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Virgindog by Bill Bois
February 3, 2023
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Stories/Travel

Japan: Lost and Found – Part 1

"Okay, so what makes Japan so special? Why this need to go back... and back...?"

For the answer, join our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for the first chapter in a in a new mini-series: "Japan: Lost and Found"…

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Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
February 2, 2023
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In My Day/Stories

The Imperfect Traveler, Part 6:

Get Me To The Church

All who wander are not lost. Especially if they have an insanely great guide book. Set your GPS to the latest episode of "The Imperfect Traveler" from Contributing Author thegue…

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thegue by thegue
January 31, 2023
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In My Day

An Englishman In New York

(And Other Locations) – Part 1

”And you can hear it in my accent when I talk

I'm an Englishman in New York”

Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds takes us back 22 years, with tales of a memorable stateside visit from his youth…

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JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
January 30, 2023
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Music

Theoretically Speaking S3 | E10:

What Makes Punk, Punk? – Part 1

Say, good ladies and gents, let us all proceed to -

Sorry; make that, HEY! HO! LET"S GO!

In this week's Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, Contributing Author Bill "Virgindog" Bois brings us Part 1 of the essence of punk. Bonus points for the Lester Bangs reference…

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Virgindog by Bill Bois
January 27, 2023
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In My Day/Stories

The Imperfect Traveler Part 5:

On The Road To The Ruins

Welcome to Damascus Used Cars! And what a deal! Low Miles! Mainly used for rideshare transport to local points of interest... OK, c'mon - what's it gonna take to get you into this latest episode of "The Imperfect Traveler" from Contributing Author thegue ?…

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thegue by thegue
January 25, 2023
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In My Day/Music

Can I Kick It?

Hmm. The old "UK football' vs. "US soccer" trope was conspicuously missing from the recent article by Contributing Author and Adviser to Ted Lasso, JJ Live At Leeds. But fear not: he's on the pitch, with some truly odd musical tributes to team spirit…

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JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
January 24, 2023
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In My Day/Music

Mixtapes and Memories

Here's something from our Super Fine Epitaxial Contributing Author Chuck Small., Inspired by recent articles about mixtape compilations. Chuck shares some chromium-dioxide memories of his own…

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cstolliver by Chuck Small
January 23, 2023
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Music

Theoretically Speaking S3 | E9: What Makes Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal ? Part 3

Virgindog by Bill Bois
January 20, 2023
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You'd think that Contributing Author and Face Melter To The Stars Bill "Virgindog" Bois would be exhausted. But au contraire - he's back to wrap up this killer micro-series that lives within Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the Rodney Bingenheimer reference…

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In My Day

The Imperfect Traveler

Part 4: My First Night

thegue by thegue
January 19, 2023
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"It's a guy, my Lord, in a flatbed Datsun..." OK, we know: not great. While we work on some better lyrics, buckle up with Contributing Author thegue in this latest installment of "The Imperfect Traveler"…

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In My Day/Music

“You’re Lucky Caller Seven!”

The Thrill Of Radio Station Contests

cstolliver by Chuck Small
January 18, 2023
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Can you name a Contributing Author who's also the Guinness Book Of Records Holder for "Most Persistent Dialer?" If you guessed Chuck Small, then... you're a winner, too…

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Fun And Games/Thinking Out Loud

The Finale of ‘Calling Cards’ – Part 6

Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
January 18, 2023
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"That’s the problem with secretive practices. Unless people want to be found out, secrets can easily remain secret."

Join our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for the final chapter in the mini-series "Calling Cards"…

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Thinking Out Loud

The Uncommon Language

JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
January 17, 2023
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OK, let's lock up the flat, get in the lift, and open up the boot to see what Contributing Author and Wordsmith JJ Live At Leeds has been up to, as he guides us through the murky waters of our alleged common language.…

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Music

Soft Rock, Strong Approval

Ozmoe by Ozmoe
January 16, 2023
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Mellow alert: After seeing a new and interesting music mini-series, Contributing Author Ozmoe could turn out to have a softer (rock) side after all…

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Music

Theoretically Speaking S3 | E8: What Makes Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal ? Part 2

Virgindog by Bill Bois
January 13, 2023
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Contributing Author and Chief Musical Alchemist Bill "Virgindog" Bois brings the mercury, lead, and chromium in this episode of Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonuspoint ek pillugu ung Grønland røferøncu.…

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Thinking Out Loud

It’s Not Your Gender.

It’s Your Attitude!

Edith G by Edith G
January 12, 2023
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Bad football announcers? Bad Bunny? You'd better watch watch out - Contributing Author Edith G isn't having any of it…

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Fun And Games/Thinking Out Loud

Calling Cards – Part 5

Phylum of Alexandria by Phylum of Alexandria
January 12, 2023
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"Ambiguity? Neo-Paganism? Ceremonial Magic & Transformation?"

It's all starting to come together - in the penultimate chapter of "Calling Cards" from our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria …

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In My Day

The Storyteller

JJ Live At Leeds by JJ Live At Leeds
January 11, 2023
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"As a youngster, there's a permanence to life. It's difficult to comprehend that those people nearest to you won't always be there. "

Enjoy this thoughtful piece about generational oral history from our good friend - and Contributing Storyteller JJ Live At Leeds …

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