Squat Cobbler 40 – Wrong Way Mike

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC40.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSHeads up. The second half of this show involves a recommendation (from GUESS who) of an adult nature. Plan your listening accordingly.  But be sure to catch our spiffy new end bump. Kelly’s Recommendation Wrong Way Up – Brian Eno and John Cale (1990) This is a truly enable album.  The sound is the special nexus of Eno, Cale and the Talking Heads.  While Mike took great offense, listen to “Crime in the Desert” and justify how it is NOT somehow … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 39: The Pumpkin Spice Must Flow

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC39.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSOur favorite guest, and Kelly’s favorite podcast co-host (until this show) Mel returns to the Cobblerplex! Recommendations Kelly – Because Geek YouTube channel Val rocks it with loads of Game of Thrones materials… fan theories, trailer breakdowns, episode reviews and live chats.  She is smart and engaging.  Check her channel out!   Mel – Rare Breed by  Zayde Wolf Zayde Wolf music is written, produced and largely performed by Dustin Burnett.  His material has appeared in a variety of places including … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler: Alice Cooper – Paranormal – Part 2 (review)

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SCSE3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS‘Cause my mama says the world’s an oyster and I’m the pearl Here is part 2 of our review on Paranormal.  In the episode we discuss the two new original Alice Cooper group songs and the live tracks from his current band – all this on the bonus material included with Paranormal! Also, since we mentioned how cool the stage show is for “Feed My Frankenstein”… SMLTBCBPB (Song most likely to be covered by Pat Boone): Mike  – Holy Water Kelly … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 38: Alice Cooper – Trash (review)

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Squat Cobbler: Alice Cooper – Paranormal – Part 1 (review)

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Squat Cobbler 37: A very very very very special Squat Cobbler

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Squat Cobbler 36: Alice Cooper – Raise Your Fist and Yell (review)

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Squat Cobbler 35: Shudder and Explode

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Squat Cobbler 34: Alice Cooper – Constrictor (review)

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Squat Cobbler 33: Tales of Pirates and Snews

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