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Blast from the Past & Music Biz Future This milestone episode reunites OG Planet LP co-host John Young with Ted Asregadoo! Forget reminiscing - the guys are diving DEEP into making it in the music business. Part 1: From Wickerfish to Bon Jovi - Was "all or nothing" the only way? John, co-founder of '80s indie band Wickerfish, clashes with Jon Bon Jovi's "no Plan B" approach (courtesy of Hulu's...

On this episode, Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton revisit two albums that left a lasting impression on them 40 years after their initial releases. Ted dives into the Pretenders' "Learning to Crawl," a pivotal album that marked the band's resilience after the tragic deaths of two original members from drug overdoses. Keith focuses on The Go-Go's third album, "Talk Sho...

Taylor Swift knows how to launch an album. Her marketing is a machine, and her fans eagerly devour every detail. Her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," arrived in a surprising double dose! First came 15 songs at midnight on April 19th, followed by another 15 just two hours later. This 31-song release marks a return to familiar territory for Swift: exploring the complexities of rel...

For decades, the sale of single songs was dominant in the music industry. Singles are still popular, and in the age of streaming, single plays make up the bulk of how most people listen to music. Not a lot has changed since radio was dominant in terms of single songs that become hits. However, with the firehose of music at our fingertips, finding standout single songs that aren't from the pantheon...

Ted Asregadoo and Keith Creighton dive deep into new releases from Ariana Grande, Green Day, Honeymoon Suite, The Pineapple Thief, and more! They also discuss the struggle of separating the artist from the art, using Ariana Grande as an example. Is it possible to love her music but not care about her personal life? Ariana Grande - Eternal Sunshine : We debate the merits of this new album, includin...

The Music That Made Us Ever wondered what albums shaped your musical DNA? In this supersized episode, we dive deep into the most influential records that have soundtracked the lives of Ted Asregadoo, his former colleagues, listeners, and even his daughter Maya! First up, a blast from the past! Ted's former iHeartMedia co-worker Michael McGauley returns to the pod, sharing his top 10 picks, heavily...

Bonus Blast from the Dial-Up Era Remember dial-up modems and AOL CDs that came in the mail? 1995 was a transition year in culture. Yes, there were iconic albums (covered in Episode 94) but there were cultural shifts that shaped the years going forward. Ted and Keith talk about: Dial-up days : The internet was in its infancy, and well, people weren't quite sure what to do with it. Just listen to th...

This episode kicks off a new series on Planet LP called "A Great Year in Music?" by focusing on mostly alternative music in 1995. Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton delve into 1995 by spotlighting 10 albums that, for them, marked some truly great work by artists that they admire. Tricky, Prince, Bjork, Pulp, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Bogmen, Whipping Boy, Belly, Aimee...

Staying True To Her Musical Indie Roots While Soundtracking To Success This week, Planet LP welcomes Canadian indie artist Nat Jay for a conversation that defies conventional paths to music industry success. Forget the grueling tours and viral challenges - Nat carved her niche by writing infectious songs that landed on shows like Netflix's "My Life with the Walter Boys," MTV's "Awkward," and Nicke...

From Jam Band Roots to Arena Rock Titans: Diving into Journey's 50-Year Odyssey with Ultimate Classic Rock Editor, Nick DeRiso Between 1978 and 1986, Journey ruled the airwaves. Multi-platinum albums, chart-topping singles, and packed arenas were their norm. But then, silence. A decade went by with little to no band activity. In 1996, Journey roared back with "Trial By Fire," boasting a #1 Adult C...

Celebrate the grand finale of 2023 with episode 91 from Planet LP! Join your host, Ted Asregadoo, and Popdose writer Keith Creighton as they take a retrospective glance at the year's standout albums. Keith recently unveiled his curated list, " An Aging Hipster's Top 50 Albums of 2023," on Popdose . However, as Ted unveils his picks, it becomes evident that their musical tastes are diverse and uniq...

Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo welcomes the founders of Popdose , Jeff Giles and Jason Hare to talk about holiday music. Jeff and Jason were the brains behind a long-running series on Popdose called Mellowmas . If you've ever watched Mystery Science Theater 3000, you'll love Jeff and Jason's snarky take on some of the worst Christmas and holiday-themed music released. The series ran for about 10 yea...

Geddy Lee, the vocalist and bassist for the iconic progressive rock band Rush, shares his life story in his memoir " My Effin' Life ." From his childhood in Toronto, where he faced bullying and found solace in music, to his lifelong musical partnership with guitarist Alex Lifeson (Alex Lifeson), Lee recounts his journey with honesty and humor. Lee's memoir delves into his early life as Gershon Wei...

Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton are inching closer to the end of the year with the November New Music Report. This episode is jam-packed with some stellar music recommendations just in time for the holidays. Segment One:  The Big Album It’s Prince! Known at various times as The Purple One, Christopher, His Royal Badness, The Artist, or Jamie Starr, Prince was a...

In the November 2023 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, there's a big takedown of rock music by the current generation of music writers who work for the publication. The editor, Noah Shachtman, writers Latonia Davis, Earl Douglas, Darrell McNeill, and Althea Legaspi all call out co-founder of Rolling Stone Jann Wenner for his stupid comments in the New York Times about women and black folks not bein...

Popdose writer Keith Creighton pops in for a visit with Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo to talk about new music releases for October. But that's not all! In the first segment, Ted and Keith chat about Taylor Swift's new concert film and how her deal with AMC has been a one woman stimulus program for the movie industry. In the second segment, the discussion turns to new music by the likes of: Volk Nat...

In this episode of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asreagdoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton are joined by Robin Taylor Zander (RTZ), known for his work as a rhythm guitarist in the legendary rock band Cheap Trick . The conversation revolves around Robin's highly anticipated first solo album, "The Distance," which was released in April 2023. Produced by the acclaimed Jack Douglas, the album has...

The conversation continues between Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton about new music releases for September 2023. This is part two of the New Music Report and in this episode, Ted and Keith talk about the latest releases from the following: The Coral Nation of Language Robin Taylor Zander Andy Taylor (from Duran Duran) Demi Lovato The Who Fences Trans-Canada Highwayme...

The new releases have come so fast and furious that we need two episodes to talk about them. Popdose writer Keith Creighton is back with the Popdose New Music Report for September. Keith and Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo not only discusses new music, but also talk about the MTV Video Music Awards, the generational nature of pop music, and issues former Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has with...

In the first segment of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asregadoo welcomes writer and producer Scott Malchus to discuss the life and music of Robbie Robertson, who passed away on August 9th at the age of 80. Malchus wrote a touching piece for Popdose in 2008 on the power of Robertson's song "What About Now" f rom the 1991 album, "Storyville." The post was about many things, but it focused on how R...

In this episode, Ted Asregadoo, the host of Planet LP, speaks with Annie Logue, a finance and culture writer who runs the Substack newsletter "The Whatever Years." They discuss the late Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor , who passed away on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. O'Connor was known for her music career that began in the 80s and her willingness to confront controversy head-on. The f...

New music in July isn't as much of a firehose of releases as it was in June, but there are some great new CDs that Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Keith Creighton from Popdose talk about in July's New Music Report. In the first segment, it's all about Prince . His estate released a couple of tracks from The Vault ("All a Share Together Now" and "7 (eFlat Major)." "7" is a remix, but "All a Share...

Hey there music lovers! We all know that sometimes we can get stuck listening to the same old tunes. Well, on the latest episode of Planet LP, our host Ted Asregadoo invited his former podcasting partner, John Young, to join him on a musical adventure. They decided to ask their Gen Z kids to pick out some albums for them to listen to, in order to broaden their musical horizons. The plan was to spe...

"Synchronicity" by The Police is a landmark (and the last) album by the power trio who burst onto the music scene in 1978. Shedding whatever new wave and ska roots the band cultivated when they started, "Synchronicity" has become an iconic record since it was released on June 17, 1983. Forty years later, Planet LP Host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose writer Keith Creighton talk about the lasting impact...

Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo welcomes Danielle Jennings to the pod to talk about relationships and how romantic, friendly, familial, and even business relationships can be complicated -- and how those complications often get expressed in songs. The first part of the episode centers on dating and what Danielle has learned about relationships through The 90-Day Relationship Experiment by the Tantra...