Rod's Ramblings
A podcast reminiscing about cultural events and how they affected this sixty something. Join me as we travel on a nostalgic journey through the cultural events that have shaped our lives. From classical composers, iconic music moments, rock stars and unforgettable TV shows. Let’s reminisce about how these events have influenced us all. Whether you’re a fellow baby boomer or just love a good story, Rod’s Ramblings offers a heartfelt, informative and entertaining look at the stories behind these great events. Cheers, Rod.
Podcasting since 2024 • 30 episodes
Rod's Ramblings
Latest Episodes
Ramblin' Through The Blues - Etta James and Christine Perfect
What happens when one of the greatest voices in soul strips it all back to the blues? In 2004, Etta James released Blues to the Bone—a Grammy-winning album of raw, no-frills performances that proved the blues isn’t just history, it’s s...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:57
Ramblin' Through The Blues - The Beano Album
In this episode of 'Ramblin' Through The Blues' we look at The John Mayall and Eric Clapton album, Bluesbreakers, which became known as The Beano album. We look at the individual band members, review the individual tracks, the recording d...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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25:43
Ramblin' Through The Blues - An Innocuous Barnyard Ditty
Join me in the latest Series - Ramblin' Through The Blues. In this initial episode we talk about the Blues standard, 'Little Red Rooster, the Stones version and the original written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin' Wolf. Them...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:01
Exploring The Blues - Series Trailer
Step into the soulful world of the blues as we embark on an auditory journey through one of music's most influential genres. The blues isn't just music—it's a feeling, a story, raw and timeless. From its humble beginnings in the cotton fields o...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:48
Harmonious Histories - Richard Wagner and his Ring Cycle Part 4 - Gotterdammerung
The twilight of a controversial genius unfolds in this exploration of Richard Wagner's final opera and complex legacy. As we follow the dramatic conclusion of Der Ring des Nibelungen with Götterdämmerung, we confront the challenging duality of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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29:06
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