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An Elvis Presley Podcast/With Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer
  • 4.8 (40)
  • MUSIC COMMENTARY

The perfect podcast for the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer uncover hidden gems in the life and career of the king of rock and roll.

  1. SEP 10

    Episode 26: Epic! An inside look at the new Elvis film

    The new Baz Luhrmann film EPIC, featuring unearthed and restored footage of Elvis, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.  Author and friend of the podcast Paul Sweeney was there to see it and has an epic story to tell about his experience.

    38 min

  2. JUL 13

    Episode 25: Elvis Keeps the Beat

    Brad and Mark explore part of the Elvis' musical legacy that's stayed under the radar.  A look at when Elvis laid down the beat on many of his own hits!

    39 min

  3. FEB 1

    Episode 24: My Wish Came True

    In the spirit of the Elvis song "My Wish Came True", Brad and Mark celebrate something they've been wishing for...the upcoming release of unseen footage of Elvis.  That and other wishes are shared during this first episode of 2025.

    44 min

  4. 07/14/2024

    Elvis for Beginners Part II

    If you're a newer Elvis fan there's lots of music to choose from.  But where to begin, right? Writer and Elvis expert Gordon Minto recommends his favorite recordings to start your collection. Plus Brad and Mark find interesting connections between Elvis and Ricky Nelson.

    49 min

  5. 04/07/2024

    Episode 22: EP's EPs

    Author Gordon Minto is back to tell us about his new book with John Townson; Elvis UK: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British EPs 1957-2001.

    1 hr

  6. 02/18/2024

    Episode 21: One Take Wonder of You

    Join Mark and Brad for a look at Elvis songs recorded in 3 takes or less, an amazing Johnny Cash discover with an Elvis twist and an historic building with an Elvis connection.  And interesting insight into Elvis from the waist up!

    52 min

  7. 12/17/2023

    Episode 20: Come Fly With "E"!

    Pilot Ron Strauss is the subject of a new book by author Sally Hoedel.  Ron flew the Lisa Marie airplane with Elvis on board for two years.  Hear great stories from Ron and Sally about Elvis as a boss in the air and on the ground.

    45 min

  8. 10/29/2023

    Episode 19: From Lonely Street to Audobon Drive

    While Graceland is the most famous of Elvis' homes, the first home he purchased on the cusp of his meteoric rise to fame was on Audobon Drive in Memphis.  Author Cindy Hazen purchased the home in 1998 and discovered some incredible memories of Elvis still inside.  We take you inside  1034 Audobon Drive.

    38 min
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The perfect podcast for the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer uncover hidden gems in the life and career of the king of rock and roll.

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  • Creator
    An Elvis Presley Podcast/With Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Memphis Flash
  • Show Website
    Memphis Flash

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