Curmudgie Jack's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jack George
Where were you on 9/11? I share where I was that day. Plus tradgedy near my house and a ride share story involving twister?
They say death comes in 3's for celebrities and musicians and it happen again as Gary Wright, Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and Jimmy Buffett all passed away. I look at their body of work and biography
Happy Birthday Cake for Gene Simmons of Kiss, Alex Lifeson of RUSH, what do celebrities and musicians put in their contract riders (some weird requests) and unusual food orders on Uber and Doordash
I throw some dirt on the USA Womens Soccer team, we take a look back at the career of guitarist of "The Band" Robbie Robertson, and 2 people on back to back nights puke in the backseat of my Uber ride.
We celebrate Geddy Lee and Mick Jagger's birthdays and reflect on the careers of singers Sinead O'Connor and Randy Meisner of the Eagles and Poco.
The last of the crooners is gone, Tony Bennett. We look at some of his achievements plus Jason Aldfean and Luke Combs controversies. I also save a couple from an hour walk to their hotel after a wedding on our latest rideshare story.
Cocaine in the WH? A discussion on songs about cocaine, concert alerts and a person gets thrown out of my rideshare for being, well, a jerkess (is that a word?)
We celebrate the birthdays of Ringo Starr, Toby Keith, Me, and why does Ryan Seacrest get all these jobs? Plus a semi-famous musician goes for a ride in Jack's car.
Titanic tragedy below the sea (again), Ann Wilson and Todd Rundgren celebrate birthdays, and I bring an Uber customer to her prom....at Army?
Getting laid off again and it sucks, What radio does and doesn't do for you anymore, Car manufacturers eliminating radio? and Sir Paul's Birthday
Remembering the music of Gordon Lightfoot, Tim Bachman of BTO, and why do we care about the King and Queen of the UK? Plus music news and ride share drunkiness.
Remembering bassist and local Hudson Valley icon John Regan, I also talk about how hard it is to raise a family in today's living, Peter Frampton fun factiods and a ride share from Ghana.
Discussion on tragic events in the United States, depression being ignored in people, and talking an ABACAB and a Dirty Deed Done Dirty Cheap.
A discussion on subconscious dreams, politcal rants, music, and a salute to the greeks and squirrels.
Its a green theme as I celebrate St. Patrick's day (even though he wasn't born irish). Plus U2, Van Morrison and I meet a real Ebenezer on a Lyft ride pickup.
We remember Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a salute to First Responders, the downside of upside, and a Ride share story on Christmas night to White Castle
Ever wonder how musicians make money these days (its not album sales) I give some fun factoids about a couple of classic pop songs, to wear underwear or not and a RICO charge or two for a ride share customer.
Talking about lying, jealousy, being envious, shocking Billy Joel factoids you may not of known about the piano man and a ride with a lady truck driver about lettuce.
Why did the Wall St. Journal interview me? Plus Rihanna, Metallica, Valentines Day Blues and a looney tune in my car.
The person responsible for RUSH entering Jack's life, plus dealing with phony work friends and I get an email about a question maybe some are asking but afraid to ask me.
In this episode does Foreigner deserve to be in the rock hall of fame? Why Journey fights, don't leave braces in my car, and family role reversal as the children get older.
What happened to Jack in radio, why was he let go? Plus we are talking about 2 music legends and dissecting 2 of their greatest songs.