Jersey Boys Podcast

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #063 - Tribute To John Altieri, Review of Jersey Boys Las Vegas, & Interview with Eric Gutman

The 63rd edition (recorded on 5/11/08 - Happy Mother's Day!) of the Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted.   This podcast includes: a tribute to the late John Altieri; a review of Jersey Boys Las Vegas with highlights of the Opening Night Party on May 3, 2008 at the Palazzo Resort and Casino; and an interview with Jersey Boys 1st National Tour & Broadway member Eric Gutman.

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We also bring you the new announcement for Jersey Boys Radio, a 24/7 streaming music station on the Internet for Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons fans.  Other topics discussed include:

• Jersey Boys Store
• JerseyBoys @ Flickr [RSS]
• Audrey @ Four Seasons Neighborhood Bus Tour
• 1st Four Seasons Neighborhood Bus Tour Review
• American Theatre Wing
• Taylor Sternberg's Tour That Blog

Additional links with coverage related to Jersey Boys Las Vegas: TheStripPodcast (206.424.4737); USA Today; Newsblaze; Las Vegas Weekly; Erich Bergen on KVVU TV; Broadway World; Daily Mail; Las Vegas Sun; Vegas Stripping; Celebrity News 24/7; LA Times; The Star; Theater Dogs; The Star; Las Vegas Review Journal; BrightCove; Las Vegas Weekly; and Kathy Johnstone's pictures from Jersey Boys Las Vegas Open Night.

Music samples (thanks to Rhino Records) played in this podcast includes:

• "Who Loves You" [Jersey Baby CD]
• "Rag Doll" [Frankie Valli & 4 Seasons Reunited LIVE CD]
• "Working My Way Back To You" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Big Girls Don't Cry" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #060 - The Latest Jersey Boys Related News & Fan Thank You!

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded on 1/27/08) is a much needed Jersey Boys news catch-up  and  listener appreciation show.  We have news about Jersey Boys Broadway and all the current Tour locations including breaking news on Australia.  We also have updates on Four Seasons members Joe Long, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and Tommy Devito.

Music segments (thanks to Rhino Records & Collector's Choice Music) played in this podcast includes:

• "Rag Doll" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "New York Lottery Commercial" [Jersey Boys Broadway Cast]
• "Streetfighter" [Streetfighter CD]
• "Medley of Beggin, My Eyes Adore You, and Who Loves You" [Jersey Boys SF Cast]
• "Hope & Glory" [Hope & Glory CD]

Links mentioned in this podcast:

• The movie "Grease"
• Jersey Boys Blog interview with Joe Long: Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3
• The Yahoo Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons mailing list
• Newark Star-Ledger's Top New Jersey Musicians
  
• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons sing the National Anthem at the Fiesta Bowl
  [Jersey Boys Blog#1 & #2, Sunday Gazette]
• UK's Tribute Band called "Let’s Hang On"
  
• Frankie Valli on National Public Radio (NPR)
  
• "The Rise and Fall of Vee-Jay Records" on NPR
  
• Tommy DeVito's legal problems [Law.com, Texas Record] 
• Variety on Jersey Boys Broadway Ticket Sales
• Playbill covers Michael Longoria (Frankie Valli on Broadway)
• Sebastian Arcelus new role as Bob Gaudio on Broadway [Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog, Tuggar @ Blogspot, Playbill]
• Daniel Reichard's Christmas in Black & White show at the Metropolitan Room [Playbill, Jersey Boys Blog]
• Eric Gutman is now part of the Jersey Boys Broadway cast [Jersey Boys Blog]
• J. Robert Spencer new movie deal with Angel Light Pictures [PlayBill]
• Jennifer Naimo's "Many the Miles (a Cabaret)" [Broadway World, Playbill]
• Christian Hoff's solo concert "Exiled" [PlayBill, Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog #1 & #2]
• Jersey Boys San Francisco coverage in the Mercury News, Variety, and the San Francisco Chronicle (plus YouTube video)
• Jersey Boys Las Vegas will be at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino [Broadway World, BBB-Blogger, Mochila, Jeremy Womack, Curious Minds Media]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Seattle [BroadwayWorld, SeattleTimes, About.com, Jersey Boys Blog, BBB-Blogger]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Houston, TX [Jersey Boys Blog, Houston Chronicle #1 & #2, and Blog]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Toronto [Playbill, BroadwayWorld]
• Jersey Boys London has cast news [Jersey Boys Blog, Show & Stay UK, PlayBill]
• Jersey Boys Chicago continues to do very well [IBJ, Broadway World]
• Klezmer Podcast

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #051 - Fan Tribute Party Plus News On Broadway Cast Changes, Tour Updates, Chicago Reviews, & New Film From Bobby Spencer

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The Jersey Boys Podcast #051 (recorded on Friday, October 26, 2008) has been published. We cover the news that John Lloyd Young and Daniel Reichard have both recently announced plans to leave Jersey Boys Broadway.  And we devote nearly 32 minutes of today's show to coverage of comments and interviews recorded at the recent New York City (NYC) Jersey Boys Fan Tribute Party.   

After the Tribute Party coverage, Christy covers the latest news on the Jersey Boys Tour (San Diego, Las Vegas, and London) and the Chicago reviews [Daily Herald#1 & #2, The Epoch Times]

The last news item is a pointer to Jersey Boys Broadway cast member J. Robert "Bobby" Spencer's new movie called "Farm Girl In New York" that will be premiered on 11/15/07 at Tribeca Cinema.

Additional links mentioned in the show include:

• John Leone (Broadway cast member)
• Fan Tribute Pictures @ BroadwayWorld
• Jersey Boys Podcast Fan Tribute Pictures
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Genuine Imitation Life Gazette Fan Site
• Eisner LLP
• Heather Ferguson (Broadway cast member)
• Erica Piccininni (Broadway cast member)
• Michael Longoria (Broadway cast member)
• Travis Cloer (Broadway cast member)
• Jersey Boys Cast CD Continues As #1
• Jersey Boys London Cast Announced
• Jersey Boys Fan Tribute Event in San Diego

The following song samples were played during this show [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Too Many Memories" [Working My Way Back To You CD]
• "Sherry" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Ronnie" [Four Seasons Anthology CD]
• "Little Boy In Grown Up Clothes" [On Stage With The Four Seasons CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #050 - Review Of The Jersey Boys Book

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Show #50 of the Jersey Boys Podcast that was recorded on Friday, October 19, 2007 has been posted. The focus of this show is a hands-on review of the new Jersey Boys Book.  The links mentioned during the show includes:

• Jersey Boys Blog
• The Four Seasons Yahoo Mailing List
• Jersey Boys Book Preview
• Broadway World on Jersey Boys Book
• Random House on Jersey Boys Book
• Frankie Valli's "Romancing The '60" on Amazon MP3  
• Nokia Podcasting

The following song samples were played during this show [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Cry For Me" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "C'mon Marianne" [Anthology CD]
• "What A Wonderful World" [Romancing the 60's]

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New Frankie Valli Album - Romancing the 60's

Frankie Valli has released a new album called "Romancing the 60's."

Frankie was recently in San Diego and Christy recorded an interview (JBP#049).  That interview will cover Frankie's thoughts on this album and answer other Jersey Boys fans questions. It will be out in the next podcast.

You can see a video of Frankie singing "Spanish Harlem" if you follow this link over at the Jersey Boys Blog.

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #046 - The Latest Updates From The Tour (Including Las Vegas & London), Broadway, & Frankie Valli

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The 46th Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded for August 31, 2007) has been released.  The main focus of this podcast is the latest updates related to the Jersey Boys Tour & Broadway including that latest news on Jersey Boys Las Vegas and Jersey Boys London. 

We also cover the recent announcement of a new album from Frankie Valli coming out in October 2007 called "Romancing the 60's" that includes a song with the four main cast members of Jersey Boys Broadway.  This new album is produced by Grammy Award Winner Bob Gaudio.

News content referenced in this podcast includes: Broadway.com, BroadwayWorld.com, JerseyBoysBlog.com, PlayBill.com, and DailyMail.Co.Uk.

Links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• Eric Gutman (National Tour)
• Melissa Strom (National Tour)
• Daniel Reichard (Bob Gaudio Jersey Boys Broadway)
• Daniel Reichard @ Joe's Pub with 'Summer Mix Tape'
• Journey To Jersey Boys
• Matthew Scott
• Kelly Kinsella
• Christian Hoff (Tommy DeVito Jersey Boys Broadway)
• John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli Jersey Boys Broadway)
• J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi Jersey Boys Broadway)

Music samples played in this podcast thanks to Rhino Records includes:

• "Show Girl" [Entertain You CD]
• "Soon (I'll Be Home Again)" [Folk Nanny CD]
• "Ain't That A Shame" [Anthology CD]
• "Who Loves You" [Cast CD]
• "Walk Like A Man" [Cast CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #044 - Jersey Boys Los Angeles Focus With Open Night Fan Interview & Latest News

The 44th Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded for July 5, 2007) has been released.  The main topic for this podcast is a great fan interview about opening night in Los Angeles, and the latest news about Jersey Boys in Los Angeles. In addition there is continued coverage of Jersey Boys Broadway and Jersey Boys Tour including the recently announced London production, and the Tour dates (Sept. 7-22) for Sacramento, CA.

News content referenced in this podcast includes: Ventura County Star, Back Stage., Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog, Calendar Live, Entertainment Today, Reuters, LA Downtown News, PlayBill, and OC Register.

Links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• Courtney Cronin
• Mark Gordon Center Stage
• Devin May's YouTube Open Night in LA Video
• Betty Birney Blog
• Christopher Kale Jones (Frankie Valli LA Jersey Boys Tour)
• Christian Hoff (Tommy DeVito Jersey Boys Broadway)
• Michael Ingersoll (Nick Massi LA Jersey Boys Tour)
• John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli Jersey Boys Broadway)
• J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi Jersey Boys Broadway)

Music samples played in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records) includes:

• "Dawn Go Away" [Cast CD]
• "Earth Angel" [Cast CD]
• "Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)" [Anthology CD]
• "Candy Girl"  [Anthology CD]
• "Let's Hang On" [The Best Of The Bob Crewe Generation: Music To Watch Girls By]

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Jersey Boy's Fan Shares Broadway Photo Opportunity

Jersey Boys fan Rob recently sent in the following two pictures (one with Daniel Reichard and another with John Lloyd Young) to share with other Jersey Boys Podcast listeners:

Rob reports that the Broadway cast continues to do a fabulous job and that he was impressed with Matthew Scott who was filling in for Christian Hoff in the role of Tommy DeVito. Thanks Rob for sharing!

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #042 - Beggin Re-Edit Plus 2004 Full Focus Interview with Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer

The 42nd Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded for June 2, 2007) has been released.

This podcast starts off with a short sample from the "Frankie Valli Beggin Pilooski UK Re-Edit" (video, original version).

The main topic of the podcast is the December 2004 Full Focus public TV interview by Gloria Penner with Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer while the Jersey Boys were still playing at the La Jolla Playhouse.

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(Size: 15.2MBs, Time: 33:34)

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #040 - Latest Audio News Covering Jersey Boys Broadway & Tour, Frankie Valli, & Bob Gaudio

The 40th Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded on 23Apr07) includes the latest news from Jersey Boys Broadway, Jersey Boys Tour, and information about two of the original Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, and Bob Gaudio.

The introductory song segment is a medley from the Rhino Records' Jersey Boys Cast CD and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Reunited Live from CCMusic. It mixes together a short sample from 'CesSorees-La', and two short samples of 'December 1963'. The additional song sample played during this podcast is 'Walk Like A Man' from the Jersey Boys Cast CD.

Links mentioned in this podcast include: BroadwayWorld, JerseyBoysBlog, PlayBill, Backstage, NorthJersey, SanFranciscoSentinel, Chameleon Blog, PressOfAtlanticCity, NWI, and USAWeekend.

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(Size: 12.2 MBs, Time: 26:36)

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #036 - Latest Jersey Boys News & Interview With Donnie Kehr

Jersey Boys Podcast #036 starts off with a short fan based mini-review of the Jersey Boys Tour.  We also cover all the latest news and we have an interview with Jersey Boys Broadway cast member Donnie Kehr.  Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Bonnie Mizell
• Devin May Photography
• Larry Shue’s "The Foreigner"
• Jersey Boys Cast CD Wins Grammy!
• Rockers on Broadway [blog & photos]
• Eric Gutman's Blog
• Broadway Addict
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Des McAnuff @ Critics Circle
• John Lloyd Young's Q&A video on Broadway.com

Song samples played in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Ces Soiress-La" [Cast CD]
• "Big Man In Town" [Anthology CD]
• "I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby" [Cast CD]
• "Stay" [Cast CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #035 - Tour Cast Q&A From Broadway Beat

Today’s Jersey Boys Podcast #035 is an audio remix of an excellent video news piece produced by Broadway Beat at Broadwayworld.tv. It was recorded in New York City during a Jersey Boys Tour media event. It includes interviews with Des McAnuff the director of Jersey Boys, Sergio Trujillo the choreographer of Jersey Boys, and the four main cast members of the Jersey Boys Tour: Christopher Kale Jones who plays Frankie Valli; Deven May who plays Tommy DeVito; Michael Ingersoll who plays Nick Massi; and Erich Bergen who plays Bob Gaudio. 

Additional links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Jersey Boys Cast CD #1 on Broadway Billboard Chart
• Jersey Boys Cast CD Grammy Award Nomination

Song samples played in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Big Girls Don’t Cry" [Cast CD]
• "Big Man in Town" [Anthology CD]

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Jersey Boys Fan Perspective On Rockers on Broadway

Jersey Boys Podcast fan and NYC resident Gina B. has provided the podcast with her thoughts and pictures from Rockers on Broadway:

• BB Kings [event location]: not very organized, very full, generally bad service
• Donnie Kehr: Event organizer is very organized, played a bunch of instruments, and sang "Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen
• John Lloyd Young: Sang "That's Life" with Donnie Kehr
• Bobby Spencer: Sang "Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi
• Daniel Reichard: Sang "And She Was" by Talking Heads
• Steve Gouviea: Played in the band and sang "Feeling Groovy" by Simon and Garfunkel
• Sara Schmidt: Sang "Fire" by The Pointer Sisters
• Titus Burgess: Blew the roof off with Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High"
• Jersey Boys: Sang "Build Me Up Buttercup" and "Oh What A Night (December 1963) with many of the cast members joining in including Michael Longoria
• Caroline Rhea: Great host both funny and sweet
• Liza Minelli: Weird
• Debbie Gibson: Cute
• Larry Gatlin: Charming
• Mickey Dolenz: Can rock with the best of them
• Rick Elise: In the crowd
• Christian Hoff: In California

Thanks!

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #034 - Christy's Mega News Show

The Jersey Boys Podcast #34 has been posted.  Today's podcast is 100% Jersey Boys news from my wife Christy.  She covers the Jersey Boys Tour, Jersey Boys Broadway, and news about the original Four Seasons.

Song samples played in this podcast include [thanks to Rhino Records]:

• "Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)" [Cast CD]
• "Beggin" [Anthology CD]

The links mentioned in this podcast include:

• "Open Seasons" by Joel Selvin, San Francisco Chronicle
• Twenty-Four Karat Club with Frankie Valli
• The Leading Men II
• "Rockers On Broadway" from Playbill
• John Lloyd Young Questions
• Frankie Valli in a new movie called 'Cash Deal'
• Tommy Devito Interview at Jersey Boys Blog
• Jersey Boys New Year's Eve Video
• Jersey Boys Tour in Cincinnati?
• Erich Bergen Interview With SFDowntown.com
• Jersey Boys Tour in London?
• Fan review of Jersey Boys Tour
• Bay Area Reporter on Jersey Boys Tour
• Pacific Sun on Jersey Boys Tour
• Variety on Jersey Boys Tour

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(Size: 17.7 MBs, Time: 38:31)

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #033 - Interview with Heather Ferguson & Jersey Boys Tour Cast Party Review

The 33rd edition of the Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted. Today’s podcast has two segments: an interview Jersey Boys Broadway swing Heather Ferguson, and our review of the Jersey Boys Tour Cast Party with pictures posted here.

Thanks for all the great recent feedback from:  Stephanie, Allan, Gina, TLV100 @ LiveJournal, Angela, Ron & Eloise, Jim, and Daniella @ Jersey-Boys.org.

Don't forget to check out Eric Gutman’s Tour This blog and Jersey Boys Blog.

Song segments played in this podcast courtesy of Rhino Records:

• "Dawn" [Cast CD]
• "Bye Bye Baby" [Cast CD]
• "Silver Star [Anthology CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #031 - Tour Review & Frankie Valli Interview

The 31st Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted. Merry Christmas!

Today’s podcast has two main parts.  First, Christy and I give you our first hand review of the Jersey Boys Tour currently playing in San Francisco (Curran Theatre).  And second, we share with you an impromptu interview with Frankie Valli (picture) that was recorded in person on December 11, 2006.

Frankie discusses in this podcast's short interview segment his thoughts and roles in the Broadway and Tour productions; reflections on his current touring; and highlights some upcoming projects that are in the works. 

If you want to read more reviews of the Tour check out this link.

Songs samples played from The Four Seasnon's Christmas Album in this podcast include:

• "The Merry Christmas Medley"
• "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
• "Silent Night"
• "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"
• "White Christmas"

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(Size: 12.2 MBs, Time: 26:23)

Jersey Boys Tour Opening Night Reflections

The Jersey Boys Tour opening night in San Francisco was on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 and it was an amazing experience. Christy and I had an extremely fun time, and we really appreciate all the kind words of encouragement from podcast listeners that we met.

The open night performance was very good. The cast was on fire, the band was rocking, and everyone did an amazingly top notched job.  The crowd was extremely enthusiastic and supportive.  It was also extremely cool at the end of the show to see the full cast on stage with Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Bob Crewe.

From what I've been able to tell from the reviews, the critics enjoyed it also: MercuryNews, Examiner.com, TalkingBroadway, TheaterMania, ContraCostaTimes, InsideTheBayArea, and San Franciso Chronicle, Several bloggers have also done some must read posts here: Eric Gutman, brooklynknitchick, EmilyStyle, LoveToEatandTravel, & Jersey Boys Blog.

From a super fan's perspective I can safely say that you will not be disappointed seeing this tour production in San Francisco (extension coming?!?), Los Angeles, Chicago, and places yet-to-be-announced.

Christy and I have recorded our review of the show and the wonderful Cast Party afterwards.  We also got a last minute interview with Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli that we recorded before dashing off to catch our plane flight back to San Diego on Monday afternoon.

We will be posting both our 'last night of previews' podcast (preview blog post) and our 'open night' podcast ASAP.

Short Jersey Boys Preview Review

Last night, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, was the last preview show of Jersey Boys at the Curran Theatre. Today, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 is opening night.

As someone who has seen the show in La Jolla (three), and on Broadway (three), I have to honestly say the Jersey Boys Tour experience will not disappoint even the most harshest critic.  The four lead roles are done masterfully and with conviction.  Deven May is an irresistible Tommy DeVito. Erich Bergen nails Bob Gaudio. Michael Ingersoll captures Nick Massy. And Christopher Kale Jones dominates as Frankie Valli.

The talent of all the cast members and their hard work in preparation is very evident.  Christy and I both had 'wow' moments where even we were both taken aback by the professionalism and heart felt work to bring the Jersey Boys story to more and more people.

Kudos to all the folks working on the Jersey Boys - Tour and Broadway.  You are all doing amazing work, and it is quite an honor to be involved.

A new podcast with more details is in the works ... stay tuned!

Jersey Boys Podcast #028 - Ken & Kevin Dow, Peter Gregus, & Christian Hoff

Jersey Boys Podcast #028 for Sunday November 26th, 2006 has been posted.  This podcast includes: Christy's interview with Jersey Boys band members Ken and Kevin Dow; music from the Jersey Boys Thanksgiving Day TV appearance; audio from Peter Gregus' focus segment from ABC TV’s Broadway Fall Preview; and audio from Christian Hoff’s recent appearance on PBS TV’s Theater Talk.

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Genuine Imitation Life Gazette
• Pictures of Jersey Boys Tour press event via BroadWayWorld.com
• NY Post on Jersey Boys movie rumors
• Metropolitan Room @ Daniel Reichard
• Jersey Boys Blog fan interview
• Jersey Boys Blog interview with Jersey Boys Tour swing cast member Taylor Sternberg
• Jennifer Naimo’s Pictures From One Year Anniversary Party
• Sound system @ August Wilson Theatre
• Tommy DeVito's “1st Season - Summer” CD on eBay
• Frankie Valli is the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshal for 2006
• Columbus Dispatch Q&A with Frankie Valli

Song segments sampled in this podcast include

• "Big Girls Don't Cry" [Jeopardy]
• "Dawn" [CBS Thanksgiving TV Appearance]
• "Walk Like A Man" & "Working My Way Back To You" [