TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

Justin's back this week and the first thing the guys tackle is a listener challenge to compile a solid album from the 3 albums and 8 singles released by Elvis in the US in 1966 - a year usually considered bereft of quality content in his catalogue. Which album will win out? Justin's "Elvis: Long Lonely Highway" or Gurdip's "Elvis Sings Come What May"? It's up to listeners to decide! Then, for Song...

Jaime Kay from The Jungle Room Podcast and Ashley Drew from the Ashley Drew Adventures YouTube channel join Gurdip for a great discussion this week on some of their most interesting Elvis discoveries! But before that - which of the two ladies will prevail in this week's trivia challenge? Then, for Song of the Week, Ashley highlights the doo-wop-esque 1956 ballad "Is It So Strange." Jaime Kay sheds...

Gurdip is joined by TCBCast regular 3rd host, and Top Rope Nation podcast host, Ryan Droste, for a look at Elvis' appreciation of and connections with the pro wrestling world, both when he was alive and living in Memphis, and his posthumous influence on later wrestlers like Honky Tonk Man and The Rock. It's a surprisingly fascinating topic with neat historical tidbits some Elvis fans might not be...

We open this week's episode paying homage to the legendary Little Richard, who brought an electricity and vibrancy to rock and roll that no one, not even Elvis, could quite capture. Rest in peace, Richard. Justin's getting married this week so it's an otherwise lighter episode this week as the discussion turns to how their Elvis fandom has affected their families, who are stuck with them (and Elvi...

Justin invites Gurdip deep into the Elvis remix archive for a look at some of the most interesting and unique unofficial remixes. From rockabilly overdubs with connections to the Stray Cats, to reggae, country, rock and rap genre twists, there's something here for everybody! Gurdip himself even gets remixed mid-show! For Song of the Week, Gurdip's is the ballad to a lovely work of art, "Mona Lisa,...

Justin & Gurdip went LIVE on Facebook to watch a marathon of all 33 trailers to each of Elvis' theatrically released films (plus one - for This is Elvis!) Thanks to everyone who joined in on the conversation during the stream. It was a ton of fun! We hope to do another live show soon at a time better for our listeners in the UK and throughout Europe. Enjoy the content and THANK YOU to all our list...

The TCBCast crossovers continue as Gurdip & Justin are joined by "Talking Elvis" co-hosts, Ian & Vince for a lively discussion about all things Elvis, including their history keeping the Elvis flame alive in the UK. Gurdip takes the hotseat next to Ian and Vince for a trivia showdown, and then, for Song of the Week, the guys turn the keys to the TCBCast car over to Talking Elvis! Vince selects the...

This week, Justin & Gurdip join forces with the hosts of the A Little More Conversation podcast! First up is an Elvis trivia throwdown, followed by a great broad discussion about how their show came about, how their careers as musicians provide unique insights to Elvis' music, and what they think of Elvis movies, remixes and impersonators. Then, during a packed Song of the Week section, Jason lead...

On this week's bonus content, Ryan and Justin go for take 2 of their overview of Elvis' home recordings. If you're finding yourself stir crazy while under stay at home orders, perhaps you'll find the same sort of enjoyment from Elvis' home recordings that Elvis seemed to take from making them while singing at home.

Justin & Gurdip are joined this week by Roy Hamilton, Jr, the son of famous "Rock'n'Soul" icon Roy Hamilton, who was a major influence on Elvis' musical style and development. Roy graciously spent some of his Easter Sunday answering questions about his father's influence on rock and roll, connections to Elvis, and how the Hamilton family has continued Roy Sr.'s legacy over the years. Then, for Son...

For this week's bonus content, Justin & Gurdip look at 10 of Justin's favorite gospel songs that we haven't talked about on the show before. It's a loose, informal discussion that somehow also manages to touch on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bill & Ted, and Super Nintendo. Stay tuned for Tuesday's episode, an interview with singer-entertainer Roy Hamilton, Jr.!

It's a gush-fest as Gurdip & Justin review one of their all-time favorite Elvis albums, 1969's "Back in Memphis." But is it one of Elvis' best albums? At least one of the guys thinks so. Also, Justin shows up Gurdip on two of Gurdip's own trivia questions.  Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip spins a sad yarn of Pedro the bull, picking "The Bullfighter Was A Lady" from Fun in Acapulco. Justin, mean...

Surprise! So... after a wonderful one-hour conversation with Ryan on a very timely Elvis topic, Justin realized that while his recorder had been up and primed to record, for some reason it hadn't been triggered automatically like usual, and with no backup, the previously planned bonus content for this week has been lost. Ryan has graciously agreed to a Take 2 in the near future, but to make up for...

No foolin'! We're taking a look this week at the long and storied history of Elvis impersonators, from as early as 1954 to present day. Many impersonators and tribute artists cut material that had some level of critical, commercial or artistic success, so we especially deep dive those, and we ponder what Elvis would have thought of the ETA phenomenon. Plus, Justin hops on his soapbox. Then, for So...

This week on TCBCast, it's one of our biggest episodes ever...it's the full-length show we did LIVE! With special co-hosts Ryan Droste and Jaime Kay joining Gurdip & Justin on the 1st ever TCBCast Random Albums Tournament. Each host gets 2 randomly drawn Elvis albums and then have to argue that their albums are the best! It's chaos on a mass scale but a ton of fun! Then, Justin phones a friend mid...

The second half of our review of the 1957 film "Jailhouse Rock" is here! Along with movie enthusiast Andrew Shoemaker, we explore what Jailhouse Rock represents in popular culture, whether the iconography the film created held Elvis back, and what the film's legacy has been. After Shoe departs, we follow up with some information on the film's stage adaptation. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip ca...

Justin & Gurdip are joined on this episode by movie enthusiast Andrew Shoemaker, reviewing... what else? The 1957 classic movie musical, "Jailhouse Rock"! Is this iconic Elvis film really as good as everyone says, or has nostalgia and admittedly brilliant musical scenes blinded fans and critics for decades? You might be surprised what the guys have to say! But before that, Rolling Stone drops a le...

This week, Gurdip & Justin are joined by longtime TCBCast listener Taylor Gilligan, who provides insight as to how a Gen Z Elvis fan came to be. Then, for Song of the Week, Taylor highlights Elvis' ferocious cover of Rufus Thomas' "Tiger Man," which leads into a discussion about the WDIA fundraiser Elvis performed and met Rufus Thomas at. Gurdip goes searching in the cold "Kentucky Rain," and Just...

It's a bit of a low energy (but high information!) week as Justin heals up from a pinched nerve and the guys dig into Elvis' first 1957 studio recordings. In a year most notable for "Loving You," "Jailhouse Rock," and the controversial Christmas album, how was Elvis really evolving musically in his secular, non-film material? That's what the guys hope to find out. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdi...

Justin, Gurdip & Ryan wrap up their review of 1962's Kid Galahad and try to decide where it falls in the Elvis film canon. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights Springsteen's tribute to Elvis, "Johnny Bye Bye," Gurdip thinks he's gonna like it here in Acapulco, and "Any Day Now," Justin will run out of 1969 songs to feature! Featured Songs of the Week: Ryan: Johnny Bye Bye (Bruce Springsteen...

Ryan rejoins Justin & Gurdip for his first episode of 2020 to review the 1962 boxing film "Kid Galahad." The guys explore the story's history as a novel by Francis Wallace, as an early 1937 film directed by "King Creole"'s Michael Curtiz, and Justin even manages to track down a radio theatre adaptation. Is the movie one of Elvis' stronger outings, and do Elvis' musical moments actually hurt the mo...

Justin & Gurdip starting off Episode 102 answering a whole host of listener emails and messages this week on a wide array of topics. Then for the main topic, it's time to take a look at where "Burning Love," Elvis' last Top 10 Hot 100 hit, fit into the cultural context of its time. Then for Song of the Week, Justin realizes "Tender Feeling" is an adaptation of an old folk song he loves, while Gurd...

In the first episode of our 3rd year, Justin & Gurdip wrap up a two-part review of the 1981 film "This Is Elvis" with the help of The Jungle Room Podcast host Jaime Kay. Covering from the 1968 TV Special to the end of Elvis' life, the crew discusses Elvis' creative and personal disappointments during this period of his life, the 1977 CBS TV Special, and Jaime takes a stand for Ginger Alden. Then t...

Justin and Gurdip are joined by Jaime Kay of The Jungle Room podcast for TCBCast's 100th Episode Bash. After a brief reintroduction for anyone looking to start listening to TCBCast, an email from a listener presents a thought-provoking discussion about feeling anxious to tell people you're an Elvis fan, then Gurdip and Jaime go head to head for an Elvis trivia challenge! The 1981 film "This is Elv...

Before our big 100th episode bash, Justin & Gurdip sit down to record a new commentary for the 2017 short film "Never Been to Graceland." Then, Gurdip hoops and a-hollers his way to his Song of the Week, the title track from Elvis' 1968 film "Stay Away, Joe." Justin, on the other hand, selects a different film title theme: 1962's inspirational "Follow That Dream." If you want to watch the film alo...