Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.

Lee & Al
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Join hosts Lee and Al on a tour of the music that made a lasting impact on them throughout their lives.

  1. 05/31/2025

    Jordan Davis - Next Thing You Know

    Hi Folks! We are talking about our first ever country song on the pod today, "Next Thing You Know" by Jordan Davis. Hear our thoughts about this song and why it took so long to finally listen to a country song.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    18 min

  2. 03/19/2025

    Taylor Swift - The Man

    Hi Folks! For this episode Al is joined by special guest Melody Rowell to talk all things Taylor Swift. Melody is a T-Swift super fan and owner Yellow Armadillo Studios where she produces several award winning podcasts.  Topics for the episode include Taylor (duh), Women's History Month, Sexism and the general state of the world.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    51 min

  3. 02/19/2025

    Aretha Franklin - Think

    Hi folks! We are discussing the Queen of Soul herself, the one the only Aretha Franklin.  We will be taking about the 1968 recording and the 1980 version used in The Blues Brothers.  There is a lot to talk about. As always thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    29 min

  4. 01/15/2025

    Jefferson Airplane - Volunteers

    Hi Folks! We are talking about Jefferson Airplane and their song "Volunteers" off of their 1969 album of the same name.  This song is as relevant today as it was in 1969.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    25 min

  5. 12/18/2024

    Wham! - Last Christmas

    Hi Folks!  We're discussing Wham!'s song "Last Christmas".  We will talk about the songs history and why a "sad" Christmas song is just what you need sometimes. We are also have to talk about the Whamageddon game, join us in Whamhalla won't you! As always thank you for listening and we will see you in 2025! Spotify Playlist for Season 5 Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    25 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    The Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

    Hi Folks!  We're chatting about The Grateful Dead's "Touch of Grey".  This was the only chart topping song for the group and introduced a lot of people to their music.  We will discuss what this meant for the band and why this song is still so good and resonates with, most, Deadheads.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist for Season 5 Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    31 min

  7. 10/16/2024

    Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers - Monster Mash

    Hi Folks! For this year's Halloween Special we are talking about the one, the only "Monster Mash". Debuing in 1962 on the album "The Original Monster Mash" from Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers the "Monster Mash" has become a Halloween staple and still manages to pop into the charts now then in October.  It's hard not to dance when this song comes on.  Tune in and hear our thoughts and more.  Thanks for listening! Season 5 Spotify Playlist Link Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    18 min

  8. 09/18/2024

    Hootie & the Blowfish - Let Her Cry

    Hi Folks, we are chatting about a band that was all over the radio in the nineties and still pops up on stations when the mood is right, that's right we are talking about Hootie & the Blowfish and their song "Let Her Cry".  Appearing on their 1994 debut album Cracked Rear View, "Let Her Cry" is a song with a deep message that demands your attention.  Topics covered in this episode include attention and mental health. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to betterhumansheartland@gmail.com.

    26 min
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