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The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 083 - Sean "Memphis" Hennesy
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John JRo Rotolo discuss the hypocrisy of politicians, specifically mentioning Gavin Newsom’s actions during the COVID-19 lockdown. They argue that the mainstream media’s lack of coverage of the...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 013 - Larry Hankin
The Gracious Two, JRo (Mr. GoodTimes) and Chad Gracey discussed YouTube taking down their episodes for mentioning vaccines, which they believe stifles free speech. They consider moving to other platforms like Rumble where the...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 078 - Lilies of David
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey and John Rotolo discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and criticize the left for supporting continued conflict. They argue that the left’s stance, influenced by media and NATO expansion, ignores the...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 077 - Gigi Campbell
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo discuss the upcoming interview with Gigi Campbell, a tour production coordinator with Joan Jett and the Black Hearts. The Gracious Two then delve into political commentary, criticiz...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 069
The Gracious Two podcast returns after a two-week hiatus and announces plans for a new look and streaming service in 2025. The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey and John Rotolo, discuss the certification of the election and criticize...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 068 - Tommy London (SiriusXM DJ)
Viral Moment and Celebrity Jokes: The Gracious Two, John Rotolo and Chad Gracey discuss a viral moment involving Justin Timberlake's exposed genitals on stage. They joke about how it balances out his talents and good looks. C...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 031 - Tami Erin (Pippi Longstocking)
Introduction and guest introductions Tami Erin , the original actress who starred in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, and her partner Tommy Parker join the show to discuss Tami's iconic career and their current proje...
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 074 - Bruce Vilanch
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo start the podcast with a discussion about the Eagles’ Super Bowl win and their fans’ behavior. The conversation then shifts to Bruce Vilanch’s upbringing in Paterson, New Jersey, an...
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Mixing "Throwing Copper" was challenging, focused on making each song sonically explode. As an engineer, we aimed for a powerful sound. #ThrowingCopper #90sMusic #AlbumRecording #MusicProduction #SoundEngineering #LiveThrowingCopper #AlternativeRock #MusicInterview #BandStories #SongwritingProcess …
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Lakini's Juice: The Untold Story Behind That Killer Intro
We reveal the secret behind the iconic guitar intro of Lakini's Juice! We also discuss the inspiration and unique guitar sound manipulation that made it a hit. #LakinisJuice #UntoldStory #GuitarIntro #BehindTheScenes #MusicProduction #90sHipHop #ClassicSongs #MusicHistory #SongwritingSecrets #Inspi…
Times Square Studio: Winwood, Keyboards, Groovy Stuff and Cutting-Edg…
Our Times Square studio had hotshot engineers, endless drugs, and cutting-edge MIDI tech. Winwood was drawn to our unique keyboard recording setup. #TimesSquareStudio #SteveWinwood #MIDI #KeyboardTech #RecordingStudio #MusicProduction #HotshotEngineers #CuttingEdge #MusicHistory #StudioLife #TheGra…
Throwing Copper's Secret: Mixing the Iconic Album w/ Tom Lord-Alge
We uncover the magic behind mixing Live's legendary "Throwing Copper" album. From Wisconsin studios to unexpected strip clubs, relive the journey of creating a timeless masterpiece and the band's transformation. #ThrowingCopper #LiveBand #90sMusic #AlbumMixing #MusicProduction #LakeGeneva #SecretSa…
The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 091 - Tom Lord-Alge
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey and John Rotolo discuss an unreleased LiVe song, "Don't Wait," from their album “The Distance to Here” and also express frustration with the lack of media coverage on the suicide of a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. They question the silence surrounding the Epstein case and…
