Note the Past

Chris Abramson
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I’ve launched 'Note The Past', a podcast featuring stories from eras gone by. Our guests, who bear witness to what has come before, will enliven events and movements that have shaped our culture and may have influenced who we are today. A new business venture for me…heavens no.  In the words of Bruce Springsteen, “…I ain’t here on business baby, I’m only here for fun…”. Hope you enjoy.

Episodes

  1. 03/13/2025

    Debut Albums w Brad Langford

    Hey everyone, just published another episode of Note the Past. For our 10th episode, Brad Langford and I share our top 5 rock 'n' roll debut albums. Difficult to accomplish - yes, particularly given the existence of Rolling Stone's 100 best Debut Albums of all time!! How on earth can you narrow the pantheon down to 5? Well...have a listen and see what you think. When you get this time, check out the links below for excellent source material on a few of these great artists. If you want to be notified of future episodes, click on the Note the Past icon in the podcast to subscribe. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy…Chris.

    46 min

  2. 01/22/2025

    Conversation with Robert Buelteman

    Hey everyone, just published another episode of Note The Past, a conversation with Robert Buelteman – podcast link below.  Rob is an artist, a renowned photographer who was granted access to the Crystal Springs Watershed in the mid-80s. Over a ten year span, Rob captured the beauty and serenity of this stunning landscape in black & white photography (plates) culminating in the publication of his highly acclaimed monograph The Unseen Peninsula. In our podcast, Rob describes his journey in this ‘unseen watershed’, talks a bit about its history and shares the creative process in assembling his amazing monograph.  More on his photography can be found on his website: www.buelteman.com.  If you want to be notified of future episodes, click on the ‘note the past’ icon in the podcast to subscribe.  Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy…Chris.

    49 min

  3. 10/22/2024

    Niall O'Cathasaigh Episode 8

    Hey everyone, just posted a great conversation with Niall O’Cathasaigh. In this episode Niall and I focus on Ireland (his homeland)…Northern Ireland, Association Football, Irish Radio and Music of course. As Van Morrison writes in his song ‘Coney Island’, “the craic was good”. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy. If you want to be noticed of future podcasts, please click on the 'Note the Past' icon in the lower right corner to subscribe…till next time, Chris.

    46 min

  4. 08/11/2024

    The Next Generation - Podcast #7

    Generative AI? Nope, it's a 'Music Fest' compilation of rock n' roll history for our grandkids...the Next Generation. Watch a little...watch a lot or "leave it if you dare" (Grateful Dead). Be sure to click on the 'Note The Past' icon, lower right hand corner to be notified of future NTB episodes...thanks for watching...

    14 min

  5. 07/25/2024

    Old VWs w:Rusty

    Travel back to the 50s & 60s to reminisce about the iconic old Volkswagon. Hear Rusty Hird and I share stories about our 'Past' with VWs of all types. At the end, watch a short video documenting our recent Oregon adventure to salvage five (5) of these wonderful old cars...then...post some VW stories of your own!! Hope you enjoy...

    13 min

  6. 06/30/2024

    Gary Silva Episode 5

    Meet Gary Silva, accomplished drummer who played with the Elvin Bishop group for ten years. Hear Gary tell his amazing story of playing with Chicago Style Blues legends known to us all and developing his 'chops' in and around the San Francisco music scene. Remarkable.

    1h 2m

  7. 06/11/2024

    Episode #4 w/Jeff Bell

    Ever gone back to make sure you closed your garage door. OCD? Maybe. How about turning around to check it again and then back again. OCD? Probably. Find out the answer from my guest Jeff Bell, renowned expert on ‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder’ (OCD), award-winning journalist on KCBS radio, author and mental health advocate. Jeff shares his broadcast history, his OCD story and his recent Parkinson's Disease (PD) diagnosis. It's compelling. Here are some resources for those grappling with life-changing challenges: • International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/ • Parkinson's Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/ • Adversity to Advocacy Alliance: https://a2aalliance.org

    42 min

  8. 05/30/2024

    Episode 3 w Mike Wilke

    Conversation with Mike Wilke

    10 min

  9. 04/23/2024

    Conversation with Ben Fong-Torres

    Many of you know Ben Fong-Torres as the legendary writer and editor for Rolling Stone Magazine during the late 60s and 70s.  In this episode Ben and I talk about ‘top 40’ AM radio and the transition to free-form ‘album oriented rock’ FM radio.  For anyone interested in the history of these 2 radio revolutions, you may enjoy this conversation with a rock ‘n roll legend.  Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy...

    37 min

  10. 04/04/2024

    Note The Past...podcast launch

    In this first episode, we talk about Bruce Springsteen in preparation for 'Bruce-Fest', the 3rd installment of rock 'n roll history for our grandchildren. Joining me is my son-in-law Brad Langford, former college radio disc jockey and knowledgeable rock historian.

    34 min
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About

I’ve launched 'Note The Past', a podcast featuring stories from eras gone by. Our guests, who bear witness to what has come before, will enliven events and movements that have shaped our culture and may have influenced who we are today. A new business venture for me…heavens no.  In the words of Bruce Springsteen, “…I ain’t here on business baby, I’m only here for fun…”. Hope you enjoy.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Abramson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Abramson
  • Show Website
    Note the Past