Memphis Flash An Elvis Presley Podcast/With Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer

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.

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!

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.

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.

We're not sure if Elvis fans George and Linda set an official record by seeing Elvis in concert 86 times...but they must rank right up there.   Hear their delightful stories of how they managed to catch so many shows and the special memories of their time spent with the King.

Author Sally Hoedel's book Destined to Die Young  is a groundbreaking narrative about the death of Elvis Presley.   Her extensive research reveals a story of survival rather than self destruction.