Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast

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Mark Potter, along with Edwina Lambert during more recent episodes, cover all things connected to The Mavericks. The Nashville-based band, led by singer/songwriter Raul Malo, has been touring and recording across thirty-five years Interviews with fans, former and current band members, and those who have worked with the band are just one focus of this podcast. Other topics includes concert experiences and features on possible expanded editions of studio albums by The Mavericks. This is an unofficial Mavericks podcast. The opinions and decisions of The Mavericks themselves, as well as other fans of The Mavericks, do not reflect those of the podcast host(s). The podcast host does not enjoy everything The Mavericks perform, or record, to the same degree. Anyone who does... is entitled to do so. THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN PROUDLY BLOCKED FROM TWO MAVERICKS-RELATED FACEBOOK GROUPS. One by accident (ALLEGEDLY), and the other without reason OR acknowledgement. Onwards and sideways!

  1. 08/05/2025

    Episode 049 - KHTZ (radio demo)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 049 - KHTZ (radio demo) Date Recorded: May 10th, 2025 Postdate: August 4th, 2025 This episode includes a raw demostration recording for KHTZ, from song introductions, dry spots without any production added, several different Station IDs and a few alternate spots at the end. Again, it's raw, lovingly unproduced and a different type of "Stories We Could Tell" episode. Enjoy (maybe) ! Songs heard during this episode; 1. Willie Nelson (featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson) - Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die 2. Kacey Musgraves - High Time 3. Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All The Way Down 4. The Mavericks - Rolling Along 5. Hank III - The Grand Ole Opry (Ain’t So Grand) 6. Hank III - Dick In Dixie 7. Hank III - Whiskey, Weed & Women 8. Brandy Clark - Get High 9. David Allan Coe - Longhaired Redneck SONG SOURCES; 1 ... Willie Nelson "Heroes" (2012) 2 ... Kacey Musgraves "Pageant Material" (2016) 3 ... Sturgill Simpson "Metamodern Sounds In Country Music" (2014) 4 ... The Mavericks "Brand New Day" (2017) 5 ... Hank III "Damn Right, Rebel Proud" (2008) 6 ... Hank III "Straight To Hell" (2006) 7 ... Hank III "Lovesick, Broke And Driftin'" (2002) 8 ... Brandy Clark "12 Stories" (2013) 9 ... David Allan Coe "Longhaired Redneck" (1976)

    45 min

  2. 02/05/2025

    Episode 048 - Remembering Drew Weaver (with Jansen Press)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 048 - Remembering Drew Weaver (with Jansen Press) Date Recorded: January 14th, 2025 Postdate: February 5th, 2025 Drew Weaver, who passed away on New Year's Eve 2024, was a unique musician and songwriter. Across more than four decades, he created music that centered around everyday people with stories drawn from his thirst for knowledge. Known as a true musicologist, Weaver built a massive collection of records and songs that he drew inspiration from throughout his musical journey.  Drew Weaver recorded with bands such as the Surf Piranhas, the Vibrabeams and the Alvarados, as well as releasing solo records that included members of the Blue Hawaiians and the Mavericks. Jansen Press, who performed and recorded with Weaver, shares memories and stories with host Mark Potter during a special episode of "Stories We Could Tell". Listen until the end to hear two currently unreleased Drew Weaver recordings! Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Surf Piranhas - Camino Capistrano 1. The Surf Piranhas - Daytona Montarbo 2. The Surf Piranhas - Rancho Verde 3. The Surf Piranhas - Attleboro Surf 4. The Surf Piranhas - Costa Mesa 5. The Surf Piranhas - Nautilus (live) 6. The Surf Piranhas - Wipe-Out/Cry, Cry, Cry (live) 7. The Surf Piranhas - Sunset Beach 8. The Vibrabeams - Baja Beat 9. Drew Weaver & The Alvarados - That's My Wine   10. Drew Weaver - Richard Allan Davis 11. The Surf Piranhas - Music Box Dancer 12. Drew Weaver - Tuff Shed 13. Drew Weaver - This Must Be The Bottom 14. Drew Weaver - Late Night Drinking, Late Night Girls 15. Drew Weaver - My Baby 16. Drew Weaver - Vicky's Lounge 17. The Surf Piranhas - Summer Wine 18. The Surf Piranhas - For a Few Surfers More (Per Qualche Surfisti in Piu) 19. The Surf Piranhas - El Cordobes 20. Drew Weaver - Angel Eyes 21. Drew Weaver - All I Can Do Is Cry 22. Drew Weaver - Ron Rico 23. Drew Weaver - I'm Falling 24. Drew Weaver - Boxcars 25. Drew Weaver - Donna On My Mind 26. Drew Weaver - Stranger In My Arms (duet with Rosie Flores) 27. Drew Weaver and the Mystic Mariachis - Bummin' Around 28. Drew Weaver - New Shade Of Blue (alt. mix) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Surf Piranhas "Diver's Cove" (2022) 1-4, 7 ... The Surf Piranhas "Both Sides Of The Surf" (1984) 5, 6 ... recorded le Gibus, Paris, France, October 14th, 1983; released on the 2012 remastered edition of The Surf Piranhas "Both Sides Of The Surf" CD 8 ... The Vibrabeams "Mystic Rites" (1987) 9 ... Drew Weaver & The Alvarados "Why or Where or When" (2001) 10 ... Drew Weaver "When Lonely Hits You" (2016) 11, 17-19 ... The Surf Piranhas "Diver's Cove" (2022) 12-16 ... Drew Weaver "Late Night Drinking, Late Night Girls" (EP, 2005) 20 ... Drew Weaver "Unfaithful Kind" (1997) 21-24 ... Drew Weaver "When Lonely Hits You" (2016) 25, 26 ... Drew Weaver "Sings Country Mood Songs" (2020) 27 ... from the forthcoming Drew Weaver and the Mystic Mariachis "Country Mood Swings" (2025) 28 ... from the currently unreleased Drew Weaver "Lonely Hour" project

    1h 39m

  3. 12/04/2024

    Episode 047 - Nutjob Collector IV: Trampoline CD 3 (of 3)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 047 - Nutjob Collector IV: Trampoline CD 3 (of 3) Date Recorded: March 16th, 2023, except Insert 1 (01:53-03:21)& 2 (45:29-47:05) recorded December 3rd, 2024 Postdate: December 3rd, 2024 Continuing from episode 46, host Mark Potter details his personal expanded edition of The Mavericks fourth studio album Trampoline. This episode features officially released material included on the third CD that compiles studio recordings, single edits and radio performances released commercially during 1998 and 1999.  For "From My Collection" video series, go here. To listen to the complete 15:08 recording of "The Mavericks In Session (& Conversation)" [BBC, 1998/9], go here. Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell 1. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (album version) 2. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (3:54 edited version) 3. Texas Tornadoes - La Mucura 4. The Mavericks - La Mucara (6:20 full-length version) 5. The Mavericks - La Mucara (3:20 edit) 6. The Mavericks - Things I Cannot Change 7. Peter & Gordon - A World Without Love  8. Del Shannon - A World Without Love  9. The Mavericks - A World Without Love 10. Charles Hart - Are You Lonesome Tonight 11. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight (takes 1, 4) 12. Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight 13. The Mavericks - Are You Lonesome Tonight 14. Buck Owens - Think Of Me (When You're Lonely) 15. Dwight Yoakam - Think Of Me (When You're Lonely) 16. The Mavericks - Think Of Me (When You're Lonely) 17. Cat Stevens - Here Comes My Baby 18. The Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby 19. The Mavericks - Here Comes My Baby 20. the Mavericks - Pizziricco 21. The Flying Burrito Brothers - Hot Burrito #1 22. The Mavericks - Hot Burrito #1 23. Raul Malo, Pat Flynn, Rob Ickes, Dave Pomeroy - Hot Burrito #1 24. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner 25. the Mavericks - Down On The Corner 26. The Mavericks - Dream River (The Mavericks In Session & Conversation, BBC) 27. The Mavericks - Fool No. 1 (The Mavericks In Session & Conversation, BBC) 28. Things I Cannot Change (album version) 29. Things I Cannot Change (Edit) OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015) 1 ... The Mavericks "Trampoline" (1998) 2 ... The Mavericks "Dance The Night Away" promotional single (1998) 3 ... Texas Tornadoes "A Zone Of Our Own" (1991) 4 ... The Mavericks "Trampoline" Japanese bonus track (1998) 5 ... single (Netherlands, 1999) 7 ... Peter & Gordon single (1964) 8 ... Del Shannon "Handy Man" album (1964) 10 ... Charles Hart single (1927) 11 ... Elvis Presley "The Elvis Is Back! Sessions" (FTD, 2019) 12 ... Elvis Presley single (1960) 14 ... Buck Owens "Open Up Your Heart" album (1966) 15 ... Dwight Yoakam "Dwight Sings Buck" (2007) 17 ... Cat Stevens "Matthew and Son" album (1967) 18 ... The Tremeloes single (1967) 21 ... The Flying Burrito Brothers "Glided Palace Of Sin" album (1969) 22 ... "Return Of The Grievous Angel / A Tribute To Gram Parsons" (1999) 23 ... Raul Malo, Pat Flynn, Rob Ickes, Dave Pomeroy "The Nashville Acoustic Sessions" (2004) 24 ... Creedence Clearwater Revival "Willy And The Poor Boys" album (1969)  25 ... "Music From And Inspired By The TV Series 'King Of The Hill'" (1999) 26, 27 ... "The Mix - 243" (BBC, 1999)  29 ... "Here Comes My Baby" c/w "Things I Cannot Change" Double A-Side single (UK, 1999) 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 20, 28 ... The Mavericks "The Best Of The Mavericks" (Europe, 1999) OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)

    48 min

  4. 11/01/2024

    Episode 046 - Nutjob Collector III: Trampoline CD 2 (of 3)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 046 - Nutjob Collector III: Trampoline CD 2 (of 3) Date Recorded: March 16th, 2023 Postdate: November 1st, 2024 In this first of two parts, host Mark Potter goes over the contents of his personal expanded edition of The Mavericks 1998 album Trampoline. This episode features the twelve selections included on CD 2 (of 3) that compiles extra studio recordings, radio edits, live recordings and radio performances released commercially between 1998 and 2001.  Listen until the end for an outtake, and an entire unedited segment that was removed from the main episode in order to shorten the overall length. Onwards and sideways! For "From My Collection" video series, go here. To watch “The Mavericks: Uncut” (VH1 Europe, 1998) go here. To watch “Sessions At West 54th” (PBS, 1998) go here. To watch “Live at The Royal Albert Hall” (complete VHS, 1998) go here. Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell 1. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (album version) 2. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (4:08 edited version) 3. The Mavericks - La Mucara 4. Texas Tornadoes - La Mucura 5. The Mavericks - She Does 6. The Mavericks - All I Get 7. The Mavericks - Panatella  8. Nick Kane - Panatella 9. The Mavericks - Save A Prayer (live, London, January 1998) 10. The Mavericks - I've Got This Feeling (live, London, January 1998) 11. Merle Haggard - The Bottle Let Me Down 12. Raul Malo - The Bottle Let Me Down 13. The Mavericks - (Tonight) The Bottle Let Me Down (live, 1998) 14. The Mavericks - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)  15. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight 16. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)  17. The Mavericks - Dream River (live, 2 Meter Sessions, 1998) 18. The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away (live, 2 Meter Sessions, 1998) OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003) EXCISED (TONIGHT) THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN SEGMENT 19. Merle Haggard - The Bottle Let Me Down 20. The Flying Burrito Brothers - Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down (recorded 1970) 21. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down 22. George Jones - The Bottle Let Me Down 23. Hank Williams III (aka Hank3)  - The Bottle Let Me Down 24. Raul Malo - The Bottle Let Me Down SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015) 1 ... The Mavericks "Trampoline" (1998) 2 ... The Mavericks "Dance The Night Away" promotional single (1998) 3, 5 ... The Mavericks "Trampoline" Japanese bonus tracks (1998)] 4 ... Texas Tornadoes "Zone Of Our Own" (1991) 6 ... "Hope Floats" soundtrack (1998) 7 ... The Mavericks "To Be With You" US CD single (1998)  8 ... Nick Kane "Songs In The Key Of E" (1999) 9, 10 ,,, The Mavericks "I've Got A Feeling" European b-sides (1998) 11, 19 ... Merle Haggard "Swinging Doors" (1966) 12, 24 ... "The I-10 Chronicles 2 – One More For The Road" (2001) 13 ... "The Best Of Sessions At West 54th" (2001) 14, 16 ,,, The Mavericks “Someone Should Tell Her” UK b-sides (1999)  15... The Tokens "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (1961) 17 ... "2 Meter Sessies Volume 8" (Europe, 1999) 18 ... "De Beste 2 Meter Sessies Allertijden" (Europe, 2001) OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition) 20 ... Grams Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers "Sleepless Nights" (1976) 21 ... Elvis Costello & The Attractions "Almost Blue" (1981) 22 ... George Jones "Walls Can Fall" (1992) 23 ... Hank Williams III "Long Gone Daddy" compilation (2012)

    43 min

  5. 10/04/2024

    Episode 045 - Indiana Trip Through An Indiana Town (Oh my, my...)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 045 - Indiana Trip Through An Indiana Town (Oh my, my...) Date Recorded: September 4th, 2024 Postdate: October 4th, 2024 Mark Potter discusses his recent trip to Indiana with Edwina Lambert. Not only did the two co-hosts of "Stories We Could Tell" meet in person for the first time in more than a year, but they also attended a live performance by Robert Reynolds and Darryl Hewitt, both of 67 Sun. Also discussed are fake social media accounts, in particular one purported to be Robert Reynolds himself.  Listen and enjoy as the pair detail a magical weekend centered around a special person! PLUS... three outtakes at the end of the episode, and a performance of The Mavericks with the late Kris Kristofferson from 1999. For "From My Collection" video series, go here. Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: 67 - Magic 1. Robert Earl Reynolds - Carolina 2. Uncle Walt's Band - As The Crow Flies 3. The Grateful Dead - Friend Of The Devil 4. 67 Sun - Straight Line 5. Pink Floyd - Breathe (In The Air) 6. Robert Earl Reynolds - Pretty Like You 7. Tom Petty - Yer So Bad 8. Bo Diddley - Before You Accuse Me 9. John Prine - Paradise 10. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore 11. Lonnie Mack - Oreo Cookie Blues OUTRO: 67 Sun - Turn The Record Over IN MEMORY OF KRIS KRISTOFFERESON (June 22nd, 1936 - September 28th, 2024) "An All-Star Tribute To Johnny Cash" Hammerstein Ballroom New York City, New York April 6th, 1999 INTRODUCTION: Jon Voight 12. Kris Kristofferson - The Ballad Of Ira Hayes With The Mavericks... Raul Malo (guitar, vocals) Robert Reynolds (bass) Paul Deakin (drums) Nick Kane (guitar) Jaime Hanna (guitar, vocals) Eric Holt (keyboards, vocals) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... 67 Sun "The Wait" (2021) 1 ... Robert Earl Reynolds "Audrey In A Dream" (2003) 2 ... Uncle Walt's Band "An American In Texas" (1980) 3 ... The Grateful Dead "American Beauty" (1970) 4 ... 67 Sun "The Wait" (2021) 5 ... Pink Floyd "Dark Side Of The Moon" (1973) 6 ... Robert Earl Reynolds "The Wintersky Works" (2005) 7 ... Tom Petty "Full Moon Fever" (1989) 8 ... Bo Diddley "Say! Boss Man" b-side (1957) 9 ... John Prine self-titled 1971 album 10 ... Buddy Holly "The Buddy Holly Story" (1959) 11 ... Lonnie Mack "Strike Like Lightning" (1985) 12 ... commercially unreleased OUTRO ... 67 Sun "The Wait" (2021)

    1h 20m

  6. 09/02/2024

    Episode 044 - Tribalism For All Occasions (with Jason Amerson)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 044 - Tribalism For All Occasions (with Jason Amerson) Date Recorded: March 1st, 2024 Postdate: September 2nd, 2024 Guest Jason Amerson and host Mark Potter discuss different types of music fans, from the casual to the diehard and the troublemaker, as witnessed amongst followers of The Mavericks over the years. The conversation also branches out into other areas of human existence as well, with the aim of, at the very least, recognizing why different people are attracted to groups, how needs may be met and what affect said groups may have. It's an interesting and different type of episode this time... ENJOY! NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of The Mavericks "Moon & Stars"/"Moon and Stars" album in May of 2024. For "From My Collection" video series, go here. Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015) OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)

    1h 8m

  7. 08/02/2024

    Episode 043 - Ranking The Studio Albums (Part II)

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 043 - Ranking The Studio Albums (Part II) Date Recorded: January 24th, 2024 Postdate: August 2nd, 2024 Continuing on from episode #41, co-hosts Edwina Lambert and Mark Potter discuss and react to their top six Mavericks studio albums. A tangent here and there, a bit of salty language and reflections on favorite studio albums from throughout the career of The Mavericks are enjoyed by the pair. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of The Mavericks "Moon & Stars"/"Moon and Stars" album in May of 2024. ENJOY!  Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015) OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)

    1 hr

  8. 07/05/2024

    Episode 042 - Lorenzo Molina

    Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast Episode 042 - Lorenzo Molina Date Recorded: June 27th, 2024 Postdate: July 5th, 2024 Lorenzo Molina, longtime member of The Mavericks horn line, joins Mark Potter and Edwina Lambert during this episode of "Stories We Could Tell". Molina is transitioning from the band to the U.S. Army, having performed his last show with The Mavericks two days before this conversation. Listen as Molina talks about growing up in Cuba and beginning his career as a musician, joining The Mavericks, immigrating to the United States, going through the process of becoming a naturalized citizen, traveling with the band and his decision to join the United States Army. All that and more, during a special episode of "Stories We Could". ENJOY! For "From My Collection" video series, go here. Songs heard during this episode; INTRO: The Mavericks - Without A Word 1. Yotuel, Gente de Zona & Descemer Bueno feat. Maykel Osorbo & El funky - Patria y Vida [.... single (2021)...] 2. Buena Vista Social Club - El Cuarto de Tula 3. The Mavericks - Recuerdos 4. The Mavericks - All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down (Lorenzo Molina solo - live, Knuckleheads, Kansas City, Missouri, May 27th, 2023) OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003) SONG SOURCES; INTRO ... The Mavericks "Moon & Stars" (2024) 1 .... single (2021) 2 ... Buena Vista Social Club self-titled album (1997) 3 ... The Mavericks "en Espanol" (2020) 4 ... commercially unreleased; livestreamed from Knuckleheads, Kansas City, Missouri, May 27th, 2023 OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)

    1h 4m
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Mark Potter, along with Edwina Lambert during more recent episodes, cover all things connected to The Mavericks. The Nashville-based band, led by singer/songwriter Raul Malo, has been touring and recording across thirty-five years Interviews with fans, former and current band members, and those who have worked with the band are just one focus of this podcast. Other topics includes concert experiences and features on possible expanded editions of studio albums by The Mavericks. This is an unofficial Mavericks podcast. The opinions and decisions of The Mavericks themselves, as well as other fans of The Mavericks, do not reflect those of the podcast host(s). The podcast host does not enjoy everything The Mavericks perform, or record, to the same degree. Anyone who does... is entitled to do so. THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN PROUDLY BLOCKED FROM TWO MAVERICKS-RELATED FACEBOOK GROUPS. One by accident (ALLEGEDLY), and the other without reason OR acknowledgement. Onwards and sideways!

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