Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music

Holiday Movie Extravaganza

Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride and pick our Our Favorite Holiday Flicks.
This is your chance to eavesdrop on two pop culture fiends as they dissect holiday cinema like elves on sugar. So grab your spiked eggnog (or hot cocoa, if you're feeling virtuous) and settle in for a holiday movie chat that's as warm as a crackling fire and as sharp as a snowman's carrot nose. Just remember, if Aunt Mildred asks what you're watching, tell her it's a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship... and questionable fashion choices. Happy holidays, you magnificent misfits!!!!!
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Movie Review - Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer.  Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you.  While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home.  Like Indy, Bill and Tony are back in the saddle for another Excellent Adventure in Movies.  
 
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Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here

Sear.Hear.Now Festival 2023 - Concert Review

Bill and Tony are hard at work recording season 3 of Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Music.  We went to a bunch of concerts this year and to get us back in the swing of things, we present to you episodes recapping some of those experiences.  Our first concert episode features Sea Hear Now - the 2-day music festival on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ.  The headliners were The Killers and Foo Fighters and they did not disappoint.  Join us as we recap our festival experiences, then head into the archives for our season 2 episodes featuring “Hot Fuss” and “The Colour and the Shape”. 

Oppenheimer Movie Review

There was a near-zero chance we would destroy the world when we pressed the record button, and we taped the pod anyway!  Bill and Tony are back for a summer season of Excellent Adventures in Movies instead of Music.  This week, we're presenting a spoiler free review of Oppenheimer. We were fortunate to see it in the 70mm IMAX format and look forward to sharing our experience with you! To paraphrase J. Robert Oppenheimer: "They won't fear it until they understand it and they won't understand it until they've" listened to Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventurer in Music.
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Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here

The Ultimate Tina Turner Playlist

Hold on tight and get ready to shake your tailfeathers as Bill and Tony take you on a wild musical ride in this special episode of "Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music"! In loving memory of the iconic Tina Turner, we've compiled a playlist that'll make you wanna roll down the river and shout, "Simply the Best!" From the soul-stirring power of "What's Love Got to Do with It" to the fierce determination of "Private Dancer," this episode is a non-stop blast of Tina's greatest hits. So, grab your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and prepare to have a "Nutbush City Limits" level of fun as we honor the irreplaceable Tina Turner in the most foot-stompin', shimmy-shakin' way imaginable!
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Interesting Links
Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here
 
Playlist Links
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Van Halen Deep Dive - Interview w/ author Greg Renoff

Get ready to rock out with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music! This week, we have a special treat for you - author and historian Greg Renoff joins us for an in-depth discussion about the legendary band Van Halen and their iconic album "1984".
We'll be covering a lot of ground, from the early days of the band to the tense dynamic between Eddie and Dave, to their innovative use of synthesizer on "1984". And with Greg Renoff's extensive knowledge and expertise, we'll gain a unique perspective on the band's history and legacy.
So hold on to your guitar picks and get ready to turn up the volume, because this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us for a fascinating conversation about one of the most influential bands in rock history - Van Halen!
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Interesting Links
Van Halen Rising: book link here
Van Halen Gene Simmons Demos (1976): click here
Van Halen Warner Demos (1977): click here
Album Links
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1984 by Van Halen

Are you ready to time travel back to 1984 with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music? This week, we're shaking the foundations with Van Halen's electrifying album "1984". Get ready to be transported back to the era of big hair, neon colors, and legendary guitar riffs. From David Lee Roth's signature screams to Eddie Van Halen's epic guitar solos, this album is packed with hits so get ready to "Dance the Night Away", but don't be "Hot For Teacher", because we've got all the rock 'n' roll education you need right here. So, “we might as well Jump" in and start another excellent adventure in music!
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Interesting Links
Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here
Eddie Van Halen revisits 1984: click here
Tonight, We Eat Brown M&M’s in Eddie Van Halen’s Memory: click here
Hot for Teacher Fun Facts: click here
“Hot for Teacher” music video: click here
“Jump” music video: click here
“Panama” music video: click here
Voodoo Queen: click here
“Panama” isolated guitar track: click here
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Led Zeppelin IV - Rolling Stone Top 500 Album #58

It's been a long time since Bill and Tony have rock and rolled.  After episodes on Christmas music and Taylor Swift, let us get it back, let us get it back to where we come from as we return to classic rock with Led Zeppelin IV.  Join us as we battle over  "The Battle of Evermore".  We have so many somethings you might not know, the leavee's goin' to break. But not to worry -  we're buying a stairway to classic rock and getting the Led out!
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Interesting Links
How Led Zeppelin Won Over Critics: click here
How Led Zeppelin IV Was Made: click here
How Robert Plant Nearly Joined The Who: click here
Why Led Zeppelin Brought in Sandy Denny: click here
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Red by Taylor Swift - Rolling Stone Top 500 Album #99

Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago, we had Taylor Swift in our sights and we got Red alone…for a podcast.  Red begins Taylor’s transition from country-pop superstar to global media icon.  Come join Bill and Tony as we walk through the door with you - the air might be cold but we promise to make it feel like home somehow on another episode of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music.
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Interesting Links
All Too Well Grammys performance: click here
Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks Rhiannon performance: click here
Bob Lefsetz response to “Mean”: click here
All Too Well (10 minute version) SNL performance: click here
Folklore: Long Pond studio sessions (featuring Jack Antonoff): click here
Album Links
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Spotify: click here
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Bonus - Holiday Playlist Extravaganza

We don’t want a lot for Christmas.  There is just one thing we need…a Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Holiday Music!  We’ve made our list and we’ve checked it twice.  Now it’s time to find out which holiday classics are naughty and which are nice.  All we want for Christmas is for you to join us on the holiday road for a special adventure in Christmas music.
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Holiday Playlist Links
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Amazon Music: click here
Interesting Links
Ally Coalition general info: click here
Ally Coalition 8th Annual Talent Show: click here
Billy Squier “Rock Me Tonight”: click here