The Joel Flair Show: Recent Episodes
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If you want to know more about all the music you love - new and old - The Joel Flair Show will leave your ears satisfied!
On what would've been this singer's 40th birthday, Joel and Kit discuss the tumultuous life of "Rehab" and "Tears Dry on Their Own" singer, Amy Winehouse.
Joel Flair's Amy Winehouse Playlist
"Amy" Documentary - Official Trailer
On this episode, Joel and Kit discuss the nu metal group known for hits like “Nookie,” “Rollin’ (Air Reid Vehicle),” and “Break Stuff” and the multiple controversies they have encountered in their career.
Joel Flair's Limp Bizkit Playlist
Joel and Kit share highlights from the life and career of the one and only Dolly Parton.
Joel Flair's Dolly Parton Playlist
On the 28th anniversary of her death, Joel and Kit talk about the rise of the Queen of Tejano Music: Selena.
Joel Flair's Selena Playlist
On this More About Music episode, Joel and Kit discuss the history of a cappella (Gregorian chant, religious music) and how the genre is used in modern day, with artists like chart-topper Bobby McFerrin ("Don't Worry Be Happy"), Straight No Chaser, and Pentatonix.
Joel Flair's A Cappella Playlist
Chant by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo De Silos (full album)
To kick off 2023, Joel and Kit discuss the rapper who has a true rags-to-riches story, who conquered online rap battles and relentlessly released mixtapes, and who has a song about suicide, which amassed over 1 billion plays. Rapper/author Logic stays true to his lyrics: "I work hard every mo*kin' day."Joel Flair's Logic PlaylistLogic's Young Sinatra mixtape (dirty)Logic's Young Sinatra mixtape (clean)
Join Joel Flair and Kit Cath as they discuss your favorite bands and musicians, with occasional musical terminology!
On the last show of 2022, Joel and Kit dedicate a special episode to Record Research Inc. founder/renowned statistician Joel Whitburn, who passed away this year (age 82). Joel talks about Whitburn's legacy, and the quintessential role he played for Billboard, DJs, music companies, and music nerds nationwide. Joel also reveals a once-in-a-lifetime experience he had with the Record Research team!
Joel Flair's Joel Whitburn Tribute Playlist
Jerry Lee Lewis, rock 'n' roll singer of "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On," had a whole lotta controversy in his lifetime. Joel and Kit also discuss his versatile transition from boogie-woogie to country music
Steve Allen Plymouth Show - Jerry Lee Lewis Performance
"Twisted Facts About Jerry Lee Lewis, The Wildest Man In Rock" Factinate Article
Joel Flair's Jerry Lee Lewis Playlist
This month, Kit and Joel talk about the rise, and abrupt fall, of the King of Soul himself, Sam Cooke. Singer of the hits "You Send Me," "Cupid," and "Twistin' the Night Away," Cooke was not only an artist with a unique, crooning voice, but also an inspirational figure in the Black community. His song "A Change is Gonna Come" was a staple African-American protest anthem, even being played at former President Barack Obama's rallies.
Joel Flair's Sam Cooke Playlist
Dick Clark interviews Sam Cooke (1964)
On this Halloween-themed episode, Joel and Kit discuss the making of Michael Jackson's iconic spooooooky short film, Thriller... and Joel Flair has a special treat: Some ear candy for the season!
The Cut Vincent Price Thriller Verse Michael Jackson Popcorn GIF Joel Flair's Halloween 2022 Playlist
Helpful Resources
"The Making of… THRILLER Short film" by MJVibe "Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is the eternal Halloween bop — and so much more" by Vox Thriller (Official Music Video)
On the 20th episode of the Joel Flair Show, Joel and Kit discuss the perseverance of the visually impaired gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama!
The Blind Boys Performance at the White House 2010
"Almost Home" Blind Boys Album
It's Psychedelic Baby Jimmy Carter Article
Joel Flair's Blind Boys of Alabama Playlist
On this two-part series of African-American Trailblazers, Joel and Kit talk about voices that brought African-American music to a wider audience. In part one, they discuss the acapella group, The Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Joel Flair's Fisk Jubilee Singers Playlist
Jubilee Singers "American Experience" - PBS Official Trailer
Joel and Kit discuss the unashamed pop singer P!nk.
Joel Flair's P!nk Playlist
Joel Flair's Spotify Profile
The List's "Untold Truth of Pink" Article
Joel and Kit talk about notable producers, and what production is.
Joel Flair's "Producers" Playlist
Kit and Joel talk about five underhyped 2022 Grammy nominees in this Bonus March Mini-Sode!
Joel Flair's Expanded Grammys 2022 Playlist
Joel and Kit cover a legend in the rap world; The incomparable Marshall Mathers
Joel Flair's Eminem Playlist
Joel Flair's (cleaner) Eminem Playlist
On the first Joel Flair Show episode of 2022, Joel and Kit take a look back to last year to see who ruled the music world.
Joel Flair's "2021 TOPPERS" Playlist
On the final episode of 2021, Joel and Kit go out with a "bing!", covering the double-sided life of prolific singer Bing Crosby.
LINKS:
Joel Flair's Bing Crosby Playlist
"Joel Flair Show 2021 Wrapup" Playlist
In the first Merry Mini-Sode of the holiday season, Joel and Kit dive into the making of the 1990s classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey!
LINKS:
Joel Flair's "All I Want for Christmas is You" Playlist
"All I Want for Christmas is You" (Extra Festive Version)
Joel and Kit discuss the secret authorship of lyricism - also known as ghostwriting.
Forbes' ghostwriting article
Skillz's "GhostWriter" song (explicit content!)
Kit and Joel cover the life and times of famous rock-and-roll star Del Shannon.
Joel Flair's Del Shannon Playlist
Del Shannon on American Bandstand in the 1980s
Joel and Kit cover the metal group Pantera - from their strong start to a fatal finish.
Joel Flair's Pantera Playlist
Pantera/Bill Withers Mashup
Pantera: VH1 - Behind the Music
Joel and Kit talk about the rags-to-riches story of female rapper inspiration Missy Elliott.
Joel Flair's Missy Elliott Playlist
Missy on James Corden's Carpool Karaoke (ft. Michelle Obama)
The Rain - Supa Dupa Fly (Missy Elliott Official Music Video)
Joel and Kit talk about the dynamic career of score composer Michael Giacchino.
LINKS:
Joel Flair's Michael Giacchino Playlist
The Lost World: Jurassic Park video game soundtrack on YouTube
Zocalo Public Square Michael Giacchino audio interview
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Joel and Kit cover the legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings.
Joel Flair's Waylon Jennings Playlist
Tom Snyder's reaction to Waylon being Waylon
Waylon in Sesame Street's Follow That Bird
Joel and Kit break out their best disco moves while they talk about pop star Dua Lipa. She was an inspiration during the coronavirus quarantine, helping us all levitate.
LINKS:
Joel's Dua Lipa playlist
Dua Lipa NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Dancercise Video (from Kit)!
Joel and Kit take a look into the life of lounge singer Richard Cheese (a.k.a. Mark Jonathan Davis).
Joel (and Kit's!) Richard Cheese Playlist
Gene Baxter Interview
"Man in the Mirror" Lego Batman Clip
Joel and Kit talk about New York-based hip-hop artist Andy Mineo.
Joel Flair's Andy Mineo Playlist
Andy Mineo's Saturday Morning Car-Tunez Playlist (YouTube)
Sin is Wack 2009 Mixtape by C-Lite (YouTube)
On the debut episode of The Joel Flair Show, Joel and Kit take a deep dive into the life of modern hip-hop singer Post Malone. We cover everything from his childhood (the young Austin Post in high school who created a mixtape) to his 2020 successes (including "rocking" the stage at a New Year's Eve performance).
LINKS:
Post and Jimmy Fallon at the Olive Garden
Joel Flair Post Malone playlist
Post Malone 2020 BMA performance
Elf Pie Productions is proud to present their first podcast, The Joel Flair Show, launching in January 2021!