The Sidebar (Soul-Sides.com Podcast)

EP 33: DJ Day

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:58:57 -0800

Saturday Night Special (1/26/13)

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:09:41 -0800

An impromptu 75 minute "radio" set that originally streamed over ustream.tv.

EP 32: 2012 Rewind

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:21:47 -0800

A look back at Soul Sides' favorite re-discovered songs of 2012.

Special: Audio from "The One: James Brown’s life, music, legacy" (8/14/12)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:30:45 -0800

Recorded live at the Crawford Family Forum. Featuring RJ Smith, James Gadson and Oliver Wang. http://www.scpr.org/events/2012/08/14/james-browns-legacy/

EP 31: Karriem Riggins

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:13:28 -0800

Interview with Detroit drummer and producer Karriem Riggins.

EP 30: Daphne Brooks

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:16:27 -0700

Interview with professor and music writer Daphne Brooks.

EP 29: Lee Fields

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:54:21 -0700

Interview with soul singer Lee Fields.

EP 28: Brent Rollins

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:02:11 -0700

An interview with designer Brent Rollins

EP 27: Pat Thomas

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:26:47 -0700

Interview with Pat Thomas, author of "Listen Whitey: The Sounds of Black Power"

EP 26: Bill Adler

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:20:38 -0800

An interview with Bill Adler: journalist, Def Jam publicist, curator, and all-around hip-hop guru.

EP 25: David Byrd (45 Logo Poster)

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:10:22 -0800

An interview with artist/graphic designer David Byrd about his 45 logo potster.

EP 24: Michael Piggott of Masstropicas

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:33:08 -0800

An interview with Michael Piggott of Masstropicas

EP 23: DJ Chris Read

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:15:41 -0800

An interview with DJ Chris Read, one of the minds behind the just-concluded Classic Material parties and mix-CDs.

EP 22: Syl Johnson

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:15:24 -0800

An interview with Chicago soul/funk legend Syl Johnson.

EP 21: Mike James Kirkland

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:13:11 -0800

An interview with R&B artist Mike James Kirkland on his life and career.

EP 20: Thes One, Part Deux

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:11:13 -0700

The second part of our interview with producer/rapper Thes One, from People Under the Stairs

EP 19b: Bonus Beats

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:35:42 -0700

Aaron Cohen runs down some gospel favorites.

EP 19: Aaron Cohen, author of "Amazing Grace"

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:17:37 -0700

Aaron Cohen, author of the new book about Aretha's best-selling gospel album, "Amazing Grace."

EP 18: Quantic

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:06:40 -0700

An interview with producer/bandleader/DJ Will Holland aka Quantic.

EP 17: Dan Charnas on Sylvia Robinson

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:15:15 -0700

A conversation with "The Big Payback" author Dan Charnas about the late Sylvia Robinson.

EP 16: Alec Palao

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:19:38 -0700

Interview with Alec Palao, reissue producer, discussing the Music City catalog.

EP 15: Thes One of People Under the Stairs

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:18:33 -0700

Interview with rapper/producer Thes One of L.A.'s People Under the Stairs

EP 14: Sasha-Frere Jones of The New Yorker/The Daily

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:05:27 -0700

A summer songs interview with Sasha Frere-Jones, music critic for The New Yorker and culture editor at The Daily.

EP 13: Dan Charnas, author of "The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop"

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:59:20 -0700

An interview with Dan Charnas, author of "The Big Payback."

EP 12: Brian Cross aka B+

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:51:08 -0700

Photographer Brian Cross aka B+, author of "It's Not About a Salary," the upcoming "Ghost Notes," and co-founder of Mochilla.

EP 11: Noz of Cocaine Blunts

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:11:34 -0700

Interview with Andrew Nosnitsky aka Noz of Cocaineblunts.com

EP 10: Chuck Wild aka Captain Planet

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:38:21 -0700

Interview with Chuck WIld aka Captain Planet: producer, remixer, DJ with Bastard Jazz, Mixtape Riot and the Beatards.

EP 9: Adam Mansbach, author of "Go the F--- To Sleep"

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:45:45 -0700

Interview with novelist Adam Mansbach, author of the new "children's" book, "Go the F--- To Sleep".

EP 8.5: Bonus-cast w/ Michael Barnes

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:19:52 -0700

Outtakes from the Michael Barnes interview (Sidebar #8)

EP 8: Michael Barnes of the Melting Pot

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:18:59 -0700

An interview with KPFK radio host Michael Barnes. We talk about the romance of radio, selling records for love and Barnes's summer songs selections.

EP 7: Tom Brenneck of the Menahan Street Band

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:48:47 -0700

Brenneck discusses his songwriting experience working with the Menahan Street Band, Charles Bradley and how he tried to sell Jay-Z on his next beat.

EP 6: Kevin Howes on the new Mowest anthology (fixed)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:51:15 -0700

Compiler Kevin Howes discusses "Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love: Motown's Mowest Story 1971-73". This version corrects the accidental use of a different version of Syreeta's "Black Maybe."

EP 5: DJ Phatrick of Devil's Pie

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:59:00 -0700

Interview with DJ Phatrick of the monthly Devil's Pie party, the rap group Native Guns and middle/high school music educator.

EP 4.5: Bonus Material: Leo Sacks on the making of "Take a Look"

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:36:29 -0700

9 extra minutes from our conversation with Columbia Records/Aretha Franklin producer/compiler Leo Sacks, talking about the "making of" the boxset.

EP 4: Leo Sacks, producer of "Take a Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia"

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:29:56 -0700

Interview with Leo Sacks, the producer/compiler behind the 12-disc boxset, "Take a Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia."

EP 3: Jesse Thorn of the The Sound of Young America

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:34:57 -0700

Interview with Jesse Thorn of The Sound of Young America and Maximumfun.org

EP 2: Brendan Irvine-Broque of Cavern Discos and Piecelock 70

Sat, 14 May 2011 08:43:12 -0700

An interview with Brendan Irvine-Broque of Piecelock 70 (pl70.net). We discuss whether there's a "record bubble," and running an artist collective.

EP 1: Matthew Africa

Sat, 07 May 2011 10:15:19 -0700

An interview with Bay Area DJ and record dude Matthew Africa on college vs. internet radio, selling part of his collection and just where his name comes from.

Side Dishes #1 (July 18, 2010)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:23 -0700

The launch segment of Side Dishes on Melting Pot (Sunday 4-6pm, KPFK FM, Los Angeles)

The Aretha Mix

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:10:47 -0800

1. “Drinking Again” – Aretha Franklin 2. “The Night Time is the Right Time” – Aretha Franklin 3. “Son of a Preacher Man” – Aretha Franklin 4. “Mr. Big” – Aretha Franklin 5. “Baby I Love You” – Aretha Franklin (sampler) 6. “Cry Like a Baby” – Aretha Franklin 7. “Until You Come Back To Me” – Stevie Wonder 8. “Until You Come Back To Me” – Aretha Franklin 9. “I Can’t Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face” – Aretha Franklin 10. “Chain of Fools” – Aretha Franklin 11. “You’re a Sweet Sweet Man” – Aretha Franklin 12. “Rocksteady” – The Marvels 13. “Rocksteady” (Alt. Mix) – Aretha Franklin 14. “Think” – Aretha Franklin 15. “Respect” – Otis Redding 16. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin 17. “Since You Been Gone” – Aretha Franklin 18. “Save Me” – Aretha Franklin 19. “Save Me” – Nina Simone 20. “Mockingbird” (45 Mix) – Aretha Franklin 21. “So Soon” – Aretha Franklin 22. “Soulville” – Aretha Franklin 23. “I Say A Little Prayer” – Aretha Franklin 24. “One Step Ahead” – Aretha Franklin 25. “I Never Loved a Man” – Aretha Franklin

Listener Request Soul-Cast (11/25/09)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:19:13 -0800

1. Intro 2. B.W. Souls: Marvin's Groove (from 7") 3. Little Royal: Razor Blade (from 7") 4. Toussaint McCall: Shimmy (from 7"). 5. Host 6. Brer Soul + Earth, Wind and Fire: Sweetback's Theme (from Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song) 7. Los Holys: Reunion Sicodelica (Cissy Strut) (from 7") 8. Andy Loore: Drummer Bells (from Ambiance Rhythmes Vol. 5) 9. Host 10. Ricardo Marrero: Babalonia (from 7"). 11. Afrosound: Tiro Al Blanco (from Tiro Al Blanco) 12. The Latin Breed: Marantha (from 7") 13. Host 14. Certain Lions and Tigers: El Soul Condor (from Soul Condor). 15. Artist n/a: Aquarius (from LP) 16. Host 17. Mary Lou Williams: Credo (from Mary Lou's Mass and 7")