Tale Spin Records Podcast

Melissa Maher
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We explore the world’s forgotten and often problematic albums.

Episodes

  1. 02/25/2021

    Episode 10: Saturday Night Live (1976)

    Going back in the way back machine to visit SNL comic legends like Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, Jane Curtain and Dan Ackroyd. Just enjoy...

    44 min

  2. 02/25/2021

    Episode 9: Night Moves - The Professional Approach To Disco Dance Instruction (1979)

    I’d you have night fever, night fever-ah, and an acute ability to learn dance via audio instruction then this is the album collection for you. Deney Terrio of “Dance Fever” gets in the mix so you can get your groove on.

    1h 41m

  3. 02/25/2021

    Episode 8: Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing (1982)

    Self touted at “The Most Popular Dance Fitness Program in the World” no doubt threw down the gauntlet for the likes of Jane Fonda, Debbie Reynolds and even “Dynasty’s” Joan Collins. Look out world, Jacki is coming on strong as the OG of aerobic dancing.

    48 min

  4. 02/25/2021

    Episode 6: Fun & Fitness Over 50 with Bob Kames & Phyllis Downey (1983)

    Exercise to music for the mature adult has never been so Midwestern. Bob and Phyllis (unclear of their relationship status) give you the goods and gams you want for the raucous life of an empty nester. You don’t even need a separate wardrobe. Just some sensible separates and you’re well on your way.

    52 min

  5. 02/25/2021

    Episode 3: Jane Fonda’s Workout Record (1981)

    Just on the heels of “9 to 5” Jane Fonda made everyone lust for Lycra with her breakout fitness album. VHS was yet to come, so this is some high intensity Hi-Fi for the ages. Drinking Game Alert: Take a shot every time she says “grapevine.”

    1h 32m

  6. 02/25/2021

    Episode 5: Marlo Thomas and Friends - Free to Be You and Me (1972)

    A star studded album-a-thon with heavy hitters like Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte and Alan Alda regaling young listeners with various tales of courage and self confidence proudly produced by Gloria Steinem and MS. Magazine. Solid.

    50 min

  7. 02/24/2021

    Episode 1: Jimmy Nelson’s Instant Ventriloquism (1964)

    There’s nothing like an introduction into ventriloquism like an awkward early 1960s AUDIO ONLY training album. Cultural appropriation alert: doesn’t seem right to call them dummies??? Message is with current vernacular please. Join us at @talespinrecords on Instagram to learn more about each record.

    46 min

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    Tale Spin Records Podcast

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We explore the world’s forgotten and often problematic albums.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Maher
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melissa Maher