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  1. 01-20-2026 Free 4 All w/ Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher

    2D AGO

    01-20-2026 Free 4 All w/ Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher

    Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland discuss the battle between Apollonia and the Prince Estate, the loss of Earth's gravity later this year, Madhouse 8, Questlove, and many other ridiculous tidbits.

    2h 16m
  2. 01-13-2026 Free 4 All

    JAN 14

    01-13-2026 Free 4 All

    Join Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland as they launch 2026's first Free 4 All of the year. We look back on NPG Music Club, a discussion about Prince in the AI world, recent passings, the ongoing Stranger Things effect and missed opportunities, and much more randomness and rabbit holes.

    2h 5m
  3. Interview - Sam Jennings - The NPG Music Club Discussion

    JAN 8

    Interview - Sam Jennings - The NPG Music Club Discussion

    Mr. Christopher sits down with one of the masterminds of the NPG Music Club, Sam Jennings. They discuss what worked, what didn't, the challenges, and how a re launch could solve so many problems that the Prince Estate is experiencing with distribution and meeting a rabid fanbase and their expectations. Unrealistic or not.

    2h 8m
  4. 12-16-2025 - Free 4 All

    12/17/2025

    12-16-2025 - Free 4 All

    Join Mr. Christopher and NPG/Soul Asylum drummer Michael Bland as they discuss the 50th anniversary of Parliament's Mothership Connection, the 11th anniversary of D'Angelo's Black Messiah, and also chat about their first vinyl memory and first album bought with their money. Plus tons of other topics including what it must be like to be famous and under total scrutiny, overtone singing, and the magic of nostrils.

    2h 29m
  5. 12-02-2025 - Around the World in a Day Unboxing

    12/17/2025

    12-02-2025 - Around the World in a Day Unboxing

    Join Mr. Christopher as he unboxes the Deluxe edition of Around the World in a Day alongside NPG drumming legend Michael Bland. It's a first-hand reaction as Mr. Christopher avoided reading or viewing all online reviews and unboxings to have a complete surprise. We also discuss Record Store Day and the Because Sound Matters Purple Rain vinyl release.

    2h 9m
  6. 11-25-2025 - Jellybean Johnson Celebration

    12/17/2025

    11-25-2025 - Jellybean Johnson Celebration

    Join Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland as they reflect on the life of Jellybean Johnson who recently transitioned. Also, a brief discussion on the remastering of Around the World in a Day and expectations and early reactions.

    2h 31m
  7. 11-11-2025 Free 4 All

    12/17/2025

    11-11-2025 Free 4 All

    Join Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland as they discuss the Grammy nominees, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, bands that are still not inducted, and other random topics.

    2h 17m
  8. 11-04-2025 Free 4 All - 4th Day of November

    12/17/2025

    11-04-2025 Free 4 All - 4th Day of November

    On the 4th day of November, we need a purple high. Join Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland as we discuss the Save the Date announcement from the Prince Estate for the 2026 Prince Celebration and what we might be able to expect, the Diamonds and Love bootleg drop, public feedback from the Purple Rain Broadway play, amusement parks, and much more.

    2h 18m
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Podcast by Funkatopia

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  • Creator
    Funkatopia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Funkatopia Live

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