TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

After a week off, Justin & Gurdip return to explore Elvis' benefit concert supporting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, discussing not only the recorded concert itself but its place in the greater context of Elvis' live career. Then, for Song of the Week, two obscure 60s tunes of very different genres are featured as Gurdip goes for a pop tune from "Something for Everybody" while J...

After 6 months of TCBCast, Justin & Gurdip take a one-week break but never fear: Songs of the Week are here! That's right, this week we're featuring updated, re-edited and expanded Songs of the Week from our first five episodes. If you've just started listening to TCBCast, missed an early episode, or just want our weekly deep dives into Elvis' discography and influences, this is the episode for yo...

Justin & Gurdip reflect on the life and work of DJ Fontana, then sit down to spend more time and energy analyzing Elvis' 1965 beach musical Girl Happy than anyone before! For Song of the Week, Gurdip pledges his love for Elvis' latter-day cover of a 50s doo-wop ballad while Justin, acknowledging some out-of-date lyrical content, highlights a slick country rocker written by Jerry Reed that was the...

This week, Justin & Gurdip dig up a topic from a previously unfinished episode of Justin's webseries Blue Suede Reviews, exploring the best and oddest Elvis-related TV commercials. For Song of the Week, Gurdip's "Bringing it Back" with an album cut from the "Today" album, while Justin thinks people should revisit the funky "Just A Little Bit" from the "Raised on Rock" album. Unfortunately, our rec...

In one of our most in-depth episodes yet, Gurdip & Justin explore Elvis' seminal period at SUN under the tutelage of producer Sam Phillips. From My Happiness to When It Rains, It Really Pours, this episode features a deep dive into perhaps the most formative years of Elvis' career. Then, when Justin accidentally ruins Gurdip's gospel-tinged Song of the Week Gurdip makes sure it's "Saved", but Just...

This week, Justin & Gurdip are talk about Elvis covers. No, not album cover art. Nor Elvis-themed blankets. That's right, this episode is all about other artists doing Elvis's material and highlighting some of our favorites. Song of the Week this week highlights "Fairytale," an underrated country track from the "Today" album and Elvis' fiery "Ready Teddy", both of which are - not entirely coincide...

Our 2-part interview with musician & Elvis expert Jamie Kelley concludes with continued discussion about Tribute Artists, the challenges and successes of Jamie's Just Awesome Karaoke project, Elvis' art as a vocal interpreter, and finally we round out the show with three Songs of the Week from across the 1960s. Be sure to check out Jamie's work at jamiekelleymusic.com as well as his projects justa...

This week, Justin & Gurdip sit down with Jamie Kelley, singer-songwriter-actor-producer-historian-entrepreneur-comic book fan-and self professed "Elvis Geek" to talk all things Elvis. From Jamie's indie music to his work as an Elvis historian, his former career as a tribute performer, his unique interpretations of Elvis' music, and even (to Gurdip's delight) Marvel vs DC, Jamie brings so much to t...

Justin & Gurdip are joined by Gurdip's nephew Roman for a discussion on becoming a young Elvis fan in 2018, then all three tackle the 1964 rom-com Elvis movie Kissin' Cousins and even Justin, ever the optimist, struggles to maintain a level head when up against soundtrack tunes like "Barefoot Ballad." Then, all three Song of the Week selections coincidentally hail from the excellent 1968-69 period...

This week, Justin & Gurdip are highlighting their most-used and most helpful Elvis websites. Among some of the sites featured are*: keithflynn.com - Discographical Information reddit.com/r/Elvis - Elvis subreddit elvis-history-blog.com - Alan Hanson's Elvis History Blog elvis-collectors.com/forum - For Elvis CD Collectors Forum elvisechoesofthepast.com elvisconcerts.com - Elvis concert information...

Justin & Gurdip wrap up their in-depth coverage of HBO's Elvis Presley: The Searcher, then sit down with UMD student journalist Allison O'Reilly to tackle tough topics surrounding her critical review of the film, including cultural appropriation, the media's role in depicting Elvis and his influences, and the unfair toxic comments she received from some Elvis fans. For Song of the Week, Justin hig...

This is it! The review you've been waiting for! Gurdip and Justin dive deep into HBO's Elvis Presley: The Searcher to break down its storytelling, cinematography, music selection, creative choices and more! You will not find a more in-depth review of The Searcher out there! Then, for Song of the Week, Justin brings to light the story behind an unfinished Elvis song from 1969 while Gurdip highlight...

TCBCast falls under a spell with impromptu co-host Ryan Brewer of Magic-Time Films filling in for Gurdip. Justin brings his initial impressions of HBO's "Elvis Presley: The Searcher," Justin & Ryan discuss an outsider's perspective on Elvis, the impact of recorded music, TV and the internet on generational gaps and popular music, and even dig into some behind the scenes details of the making of Ju...

We're just a few days away from the release of HBO's The Searcher documentary, so Gurdip & Justin patiently wait it out by cracking the old card catalogue open and exploring the TCBCast library, discussing some of their favorite Elvis biographies, novels, photobooks and literature. For Song of the Week, Justin selects a beautiful yet little known 70s ballad album cut from "That's The Way It Is" wh...

Justin opens the archives from his halcyon days of collecting rare, unusual and hard to find Elvis remixes. Meanwhile, Gurdip brings up Elvis references in video games, and TCBCast pays tribute to the late Vic Colonna. Then a stunning coincidence marks a fun 50s-era Song of the Week segment as Gurdip & Justin unknowingly pick the UK single pairing of "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again" and "Pa...

The CW's DC show, Legends of Tomorrow, featured Elvis in a recent episode, so Justin & Gurdip decide to tune in (do people still call it that?) to see how Elvis was portrayed. Then, for Song of the Week, while Justin jams to Elvis' rehearsal cover of the haunting ode to cowboy ghosts, Gurdip ponders The Wonder of Elvis. Songs of the Week Justin - Ghost Riders in the Sky Gurdip - The Wonder of You

Gurdip and Justin dive deep into the 1968 film Live A Little, Love A Little, then compare with its source novel "Kiss My Firm But Pliant Lips" by Dan Greenberg to find what was lost or gained in translation. Justin presents snippets of a high school play he attended featuring an Elvis character and the Songs of the Week highlight Elvis' very first recording and an underrated acoustic ballad from t...

Everyone knows it's not the gift, it's the thought that counts. But Justin swears that a thoughtless Elvis gift may be worse than no gift at all. Gurdip & Justin explore the world of Elvis merchandise collecting, digital duets, and fire up a classic 50s rocker Elvis covered from Lloyd Price and a forgotten tropical-flavored soundtrack bonus track for Song of the Week. Songs of the Week Justin - Sa...

We're diving into the history of the Follow That Dream label, why it came to be, and how it might evolve for future fans, as well as the long and stories history of Elvis bootlegs and imports. Then, for Song of the Week, we sneak a listen to a home recording from Elvis' army days and jam to a classic #1 hit from 1962's "Girls! Girls! Girls!" Songs of the Week Justin - Return to Sender Gurdip - Ear...

We're back with a focus on the music! This week, Justin walks us song by song through the influence of Roy Hamilton on Elvis. Later, Gurdip & Justin change the Song of the Week rules to give us more to talk about every episode, then highlight a 1958 hit and a non-Elvis song. Songs of the Week Justin - Ol' Man River (Roy Hamilton) Gurdip - I Need Your Love Tonight

It's biopic vs biopic in a showdown of epic proportions! Gurdip & Justin compare the 1979 ABC Elvis film starring Kurt Russell to the 2005 CBS miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Meanwhile, Justin's saga of finding "Kiss My Firm but Pliant Lips" continues and for the Songs of the Week, both Gurdip & Justin showcase Elvis working in a different studio setting! Songs of the Week Justin - I Got...

TCBCast Goes To The Movies! Gurdip & Justin tackle the 1960 rom-com G.I. Blues, but first react to the recently announced soundtrack tracklist for The Searcher documentary and later, Justin talks hearing Elvis' artistic process in session outtakes while two ballads make the cut as Songs of the Week. Songs of the Week Justin - Surrender Gurdip - I Was The One

This week Gurdip & Justin have candid discussions on Elvis' relevance in the digital age, remixes, what ETAs and cosplayers have in common, Gurdip laughs at how little Justin knows about soccer/football, and two well-known Elvis hits are our Songs of the Week! Songs of the Week Justin - A Little Less Conversation Gurdip - (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame

In our inaugural episode, hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman discuss how TCBCast came about, growing up after Elvis' death as a second generation fan, Elvis's musical growth from a rock'n'roll star to all-around entertainer, how Elvis' fame is a cautionary tale for internet celebrities, and pick their first songs of the week! Songs of the Week Justin - Portrait of My Love Gurdip - Such a Night