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Ben is joined in GoodList Studios by fellow pop culture-obsessed maniac Joe Lavelle for a podcast that celebrates the oft-maligned genre of pop music known as Bubblegum. Once you drop your snobby musical defenses (and check your insulin levels), you're ready to join the lads on a saccharine-sweet journey through the wonders of Bubblegum music. Some of the greatest songs ever written were performed by bands that were pre-fabricated, cartoon characters, or in some cases, never even existed. Ben and Joe tell the stories behind the songs and get 20 of the greatest Bubblegum classics stuck in your head all week. Enjoy!

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Ben is joined via Skype by his scientifically-minded and musically-keen cousin Chris Wolffing to bring you a podcast about the wonders of science, interpreted through song. Much like the many fields of science, there are an endless variety of songs out there - from the metaphorical to the fantastical to the educational - that have scientific themes. Ben and Chris cover it all as they count down their favorites. See which of yours made the list.

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In a soon-to-be-classic variety episode of All Time Top Ten, Ben is joined in GoodList Studios by Tony Ross to tackle the all-important subject of songs with a female name as the title. Not surprisingly there are some classics throughout the rock canon that boast this distinction, along with a few hidden gems that need to get their due. Ben and Tony battle it out for the most choice cuts and much mirth and rock ensues.

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Call it alt-country, call it roots music, call it what you wish, no genre of music in the last 30 years has cast such a wide net of definition and interpretation as modern Americana. Take one part classic country, add a pound of traditional folk, and spice it up with bits of rock n roll, bluegrass, and maybe even a bit of punk rock and you have the heady brew that is the subject of this week's podcast. Ben is joined at GoodList Studios by Americana junkies and Greater Pacific bandmates Rob Smaw and Mike Cusick. Rob and Mike bring their top ten lists, breaking down the genre as best they can while Ben moderates and keeps the conversation lively. Of course there is fabulous music played throughout. Kick back with an IPA and enjoy, hipsters!

Greater Pacific's latest record Incandescent, out on Yer Bird Records can be streamed at the band's Bandcamp page:
http://greaterpacific.bandcamp.com/

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Some of the biggest hitmakers in rock n roll history are not lead singers, guitar players, or songwriters, although many of this week's featured artists do all of these things and more. The great rock n roll producer works tirelessly behind the scenes, crafting ear candy for the masses. They are the glue that holds every great recording together, creating timeless sounds that make life worth living. Ben is on the road again this week, taping from Woodrum Productions Studios in beautiful downtown Burbank, CA. His guest is critically acclaimed producer Michael Woodrum, whose production credits include hundreds of artists from Snoop Dogg to Linkin Park to Eric Clapton. Ben and Michael talk about what it means to be a producer, talk about some of the greatest in rock and pop history, and play some tasty examples of their handiwork. Put on your knowledge bib, this is a meaty episode.

Michael's work in the studio can be further explored at his website:
http://woodrumproductions.com/Michael_Woodrum_Home.html

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Anyone who has or has ever had a mother(sorry, orphans), this episode is for you. Ben is joined via Skype all the way from Menasha, WI by his very own mother Elizabeth Eisen. Together, they count down the greatest songs ever written for or about mothers. Come celebrate mothers with us. You only get one!

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From the late 60's to the very early 90's, hard rock was more than just a genre of music, it was a way of life for millions of dudes and chicks all around the world. Two such dudes - host Ben Eisen and special guest Nick Baker to be exact - fell in love with hard rock in their youth and still hold a candle (or a lighter) for the glory days of guitarists who specialized in heavy riffs and high-flying solos, drummers that split eardrums with their pounding beats, and lead singers who could scream and wail as well as they could sing. Not coincidentally, the classic hard rock era fell in the exact same timeline as the classic album era, which means not only are these albums some of the finest of the genre, they're also in the running for the greatest albums of all time. Throw up your devil horns and rock out with us.

Nick Baker is the guitarist and co-writer for Russian-born singer-songwriter Marina V. Their music can be heard here:
http://www.marinav.com/index.php

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Coming off of a decade made of plastic sounds, empty style and hair products that were mostly for men, the 1990's were golden years for female singer-songwriters and female rock stars. From the sweet to the angry to the weird, those ten years featured a plethora of uber-talented women who not only knew how to write great songs, but broke down barriers and mixed genres with authority. Ben is joined at GoodList Studios by good buddy and Lilith Fair aficionado Gabe Scalone to discuss and play tracks from the best of the best from this glorious decade. Live through this!

The Mount Rushmore of 1960's British Invasion bands would arguably be The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Kinks. The fact that the word "arguably" even needs to be stated proves that the Kinks are easily one of the most underrated bands of their time. For all of their influence and innovation, even with 24 studio albums and 50 charting singles, Ray Davies and company always seem slightly overlooked. Ben and his guest Hans DeKline both agree that The Kinks deserve every bit as much praise and reverence as any other band from the era. Ben and Hans lovingly break down the history of the band and pay homage by spinning the absolute best from these rock n roll originals.

Hans DeKline is the founder and brains behind Sound Bites Dog Mastering. Find out more here:
http://www.soundbitesdog.com/

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Attention English class nerds! Using (parentheses) in the title of a song is a device that songwriters have been using for decades, and some of the greatest songs ever written have this distinction. Ben and his special guest David Daskal geek out, punctuation-mark-style in this hi-larious episode. It terms of pure variety of music, this one ranks up there with any show we've done. We predict you will come away with a better appreciation for the subtlety and genius that some writers employ to title their songs, and you just might enjoy some great music along the way.

David Daskal's rock n' roll machine is the band known as XYZYX. (Hey, a palindrome!) They can be heard/seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/XyzyxtheBand

Throughout it's 40+ years of existence, Progressive Rock music has been a much maligned and misunderstood musical genre, as it's brand of musicality and epic scope can be daunting to the uninitiated. To help shed some light on the history and future of Prog, and to play the 20 greatest Prog Rock songs of all time, Ben is joined in GoodList Studios by Lobate Scarp, Los Angeles' premiere Prog Rock band. Band founder Adam Sears along with guitarist Fish Olmos, drummer Dustin Prince and bassist Andy Catt take Ben (and you) to school as they spin the greatest tracks the genre has to offer. Understandably, this episode runs a little long, but any true Prog fan wouldn't want it any other way.

Lobate Scarp's new album Time & Space is available on Itunes & Amazon. Find out more about the band here:
http://lobatescarp.com/

The illustrious Matt Dinan is back to help us close out Beatles Month with a bang. Within the breadth of the Beatles canon lies some of the most moving, honest, disturbing and/or humorous song lyrics ever written. Ben and Matt break down this side of The Beatles that often gets taken for granted. They go behind the scenes to reveal the stories and meanings behind the classic tunes that we all know the words to. When you sing along with your favorite Beatles songs, at least now you'll know what you're singing about. Dig!

Matt's glorious comic book podcast Matt & Cat Have Back Issues can be enjoyed here:
http://mattandcathavebackissues.com/

This is the end of Beatles Month. Thank you all for joining us on this journey. Your regularly scheduled podcast will resume next week.

When The Beatles officially broke up in 1970, the world wondered what was next for John, Paul, George and Ringo. Who could have foreseen the wealth of great music that The Fab Four would write and record on their own? For a time, they were releasing material that matched and sometimes surpassed the greatest music they had ever made as a group. In episode 4 of Beatles Month, Ben is joined in GoodList Studios by singer/songwriter Shannon Hurley to break down the best post-Beatles songs of all time. The conversation is lively and the music is of utmost quality. Love it.

The lovely and uber-talented Shannon Hurley is currently hard at work on her 3rd studio album. Check out her music here:
http://shannonhurley.com/

Just because you're late to the party doesn't mean you can't check out shows you might have missed. Every episode is available in our archives at http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/series/All+Time+Top+Ten

Check out these older eps:

Episode 1 - Top Ten Feel Good Songs w/Ryan Blake

Episode 2 - Top Ten Angry Heartbreak Songs w/Ryan Blake

Episode 3 - Top Ten Rock Trios w/Ryan Blake

Episode 4 - Top Ten Songs About Alcohol w/Ryan Blake

Episode 5 - Top Ten Saxophone Songs w/Ryan Blake & Shannon Hurley

Episode 6 - Top Ten Songs of the 90's w/Ryan Blake

Episode 7 - Top Ten Songs From Movies w/Ryan Blake & Matt Dinan

Episode 8 - Top Ten Songs About Murder w/Ryan & Summer Blake

Episode 9 - Top Ten Songs Of 1966 w/Ryan Blake

Episode 10 - Top Ten Sincere And Not Cheesy Love Songs w/Ryan Blake

Episode 11 - Top Ten Songs About The Devil w/Ryan Blake & Paul Larson

Episode 12 - Top Ten Live Tracks w/Ryan Blake

Episode 13 - Top Ten Songs About Places (A Musical Map) w/Ryan Blake

Episode 14 - Top Ten Songs of 1993 w/Ryan Blake

Episode 15 - Top Ten Bob Dylan Songs w/Ryan Blake and DJ Bennett

Episode 16 - Top Ten Songs About Food w/Ryan Blake

Episode 17 - Top Ten Songs About Madness w/Ryan Stockstad

Episode 18 - Top Ten Backing Vocalists w/Shannon Hurley

Episode 19 - Top Ten Piano Songs w/Ryan Blake

Episode 20 - Top Ten Breakup Songs w/Hans DeKline

Episode 21 - Top Ten Songs About Home w/Ryan Blake

Episode 22 - Top Ten Elvis Presley Songs w/Nick Baker

Episode 23 - Top Ten Disturbing Songs w/Gabe Scalone

Episode 24 - Top Ten Sports Anthems w/Tony Ross

Episode 25 - Top Ten Alice Cooper Songs - Matt Dinan VS Amy Wohlitz

Episode 26 - Top Ten Rock Drummers w/Dustin Prince

Episode 27 - Top Ten Bands Of The Grunge Era w/Ira Eisen

Episode 28 - Top Ten Songs About Sex w/Ryan and Summer Blake

Episode 29 - Top Ten Hits Of The Summer w/Shannon Hurley

Episode 30 - Top Ten Heavy Metal Bands w/Thad Wawro

Episode 31 - Top TWENTY Songs Under 2 Minutes Long w/Joe Lavelle

Episode 32 - Top Ten Songs Of 1983 w/Shannon Hurley

Episode 33 - Top Ten Neil Diamond Songs w/Matt Dinan

Episode 34 - Top Ten Songs About Outer Space w/Adam Sears

Episode 35 - Top Ten Bands We've Seen Live w/Dustin Prince

Episode 36 - Top Ten Acoustic Songs w/Ryan Blake

Episode 37 - Top Ten Songs About Drugs w/Paul Larson

Episode 38 - Top Ten Songs By The Police w/Alex Chandler

Episode 39 - Top Ten Non-Jazz Bass Players w/Mike Bisch

Episode 40 - Top Ten Cheesy Love Songs w/David Daskal

Episode 41 - Top Ten Songs To Drive Fast To w/Tony Ross

Episode 42 - Top Ten Halloween Mixtape Dos and Don'ts w/Matt Dinan

Episode 43 - Top Ten Cover Songs Vol. 1 w/Dustin Prince

Episode 44 - Top Ten Rock Wordsmiths w/Maurice Bursztynski

Episode 45 - Top Ten TV Theme Songs w/Shannon Hurley & Joe Lavelle

Episode 46 - Alternate-Palooza! Season 1 Thanksgiving Leftovers

Episode 47 - Top Ten Tom Petty Songs w/Mark Cofer

Episode 48 - Top Ten New Wave Hits w/Gabe Scalone

Episode 49 - Top Ten Songs About The End Of The World w/Matt Dinan

Episode 50 - Top Ten Solos w/Ryan Blake

Episode 51 - Top Ten Duran Duran Songs w/Shannon Hurley & Linda Trujillo

Episode 52 - Top Ten Classic (Male) Soul Singers w/Thad Wawro

Episode 53 - Top Ten Songs That Make Us Cry w/David Daskal

Episode 54 - Top Ten Songs About Historical Events w/Chris Wolffing

Episode 55 - Top Ten Bands We Wish We Were In w/Dustin Prince

Episode 56 - Top Ten Sincere & Not Cheesy Love Songs Vol. 2 w/Ryan Blake

Episode 57 - Top Ten Songs That Created Punk Rock w/Chris Van Gompel

Episode 58 - Top Ten Oscar Nominated Songs - Matt Dinan vs Joe Lavelle

Episode 59 - Top Ten Beatles Covers w/Maurice Bursztynski

Episode 60 - Top Ten Beatles Songs w/Shannon Hurley & Marina V

Episode 61 - Top Ten Overlooked (By Us) Beatles Songs w/Mike Bisch

BONUS EPISODE - Top Ten Beastie Boys Songs w/Hans DeKline (MCA Tribute)

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