Suspicious Minds with Wade and Burl

Lights, camera… romance(?!) Wade and Burl dive into NBC's Sunday Night Big Event, Elvis and the Beauty Queen —the 1981 made-for-TV melodrama starring Stephanie Zimbalist as Linda Thompson and Don Johnson as Elvis. With low production values, high drama, and commercials that may be more entertaining than the movie itself, this one's a real time capsule. Did we stick it out till the credits, or chan...

It's rhinestones, rumors, and rock 'n' roll—Wade and Burl take on the latest '68 Comeback Special doc Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley. From the hip-shaking highs to the technicolored lows, this Netflix special retells Elvis's journey with one celebrity interview after another. Was the documentary a hunk of burning truth… or just another heartbreak hotel of half-baked takes?...

Step right up! Wade and Burl are selling tickets to the history of Libertyland, the Memphis-based amusement park that Elvis regularly rented out for nocturnal adventures. Thrill to the dizzying peaks and terrifying valleys of Elvis's favorite roller coaster, The Zippin' Pippin, the ancient wooden behemoth that is somehow still around! Make no mistake, this episode is all about thrills, nostalgia,...

If you're looking for a podcast, you came to the right place! Wade and Burl discuss King Creole! Not only is it Elvis's last black and white film, it's his last film before he was drafted into the army. Elvis plays super senior Danny Fisher who flirts with a life of crime before he's offered a job as a nightclub singer.  It's a gritty musical noir set in the Big Easy with a stellar cast that featu...

Put the needle on the record and set your turntables to 33 1/3! Wade and Burl are discussing Elvis's 1956 debut, self-titled album "Elvis Presley." This album blends blues, country and gospel into something more than rockabilly…it's 28 minutes and 3 seconds of primordial rock and roll at its best! What it lacks in production value it makes up for in pure feral energy. See what the kids are freakin...

Get your prison wallets ready! Wade and Burl are discussing Jailhouse Rock, a movie that contains 70% less jailhouse than you remember. Elvis plays the petulant and unlikable Vince Everett in his third film and second starring role. Despite being filmed so fast they barely had time to put film in the cameras, it boasted some of the most iconic music performances in Elvis's career, as well as a sma...

Burl and Wade are back in the building to tackle the posthumously released 1977 CBS TV special Elvis in Concert! Part historical document, part concert film, and part merchandise infomercial, Elvis in Concert was a preview to where the Elvis industry was heading. We discuss the setlist, speculate on the back stories of interview subjects, and provide an exhaustive sob-by-sob analysis of the most d...

In the season two finale, Wade and Burl discuss "Priscilla," the Sofia Coppola biopic based on the the book, "Elvis and Me" by Priscilla Presley. It's a peak beneath the bouffant into the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla from 1959 until their divorce in 1973. Wade tries to school Burl on the aesthetics of liminal spaces and the two discuss what KISS songs should have made the soundtrack. W...

Wade and Burl are back on the clock to discuss the life and career of the late Lisa Marie Presley. True rock'n'roll royalty, we cover her surprisingly accomplished music career, her carefully crafted public appearances, and, of course, her many crazy marriages. Wade has a lot to say about professional sidemen, and Burl offers pro tips on how to successfully navigate state fairs. All this, as well...

Wade and Burl are back at it. This week they check out "Agent Elvis" the long awaited animated series that depicts Elvis as a jet setting secret agent protecting the world from destruction. This animated roman a clef is loaded with guns, drugs and gore. It has a stellar stable of talented actors, but is this animated series must-see TCB? Listen now and find out! Check out our new YouTube Channel!...

Wade & Burl, newly committed to watching every Elvis movie in chronological order, feast their eyes on the technicolor splendor of LOVING YOU! This 1957 semi-biography finds naturally talented Deke Rivers falling prey to showbiz flim flam courtesy of manager Lizbeth Scott, whose erratic business schemes may have programmed Elvis to later accept similar behavior from the Colonel. There's tons of so...

You've got questions? Wade and Burl have answers! Join us as we open up the Suspicious Minds mailbag to respond to actual inquiries from actual listeners! What's your ideal Elvis date night? What modern day fast food joint would Elvis have enjoyed had he lived? (And, on that note, does anyone remember Hardee's fried chicken?) Did Elvis ever eat a pizza? Meet an alien? Do drugs with Sammy Davis Jr....

  Wade and Burl finally tackle a taste tempting topic that was far too expansive to be lumped into the "Eat Like Elvis" episode. The French call it "beurre d'arachide", but red blooded Americans know it better as peanut butter, a pantry staple that loomed large throughout Elvis's life. Wade and Burl field test the famous "peanut butter & nanner" and later attempt to construct their own Fool's Gold...

Are you now or have you ever been a philatelist? Then this episode is for you. Wade and Burl discuss the 30th anniversary of the Elvis stamp. How many times did Wade vote for his favorite stamp? Can you exchange Elvis stamps for falafels? Does Burl know how much a stamp costs today? Listen and find out. Check out our new YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCS1VpwtMc-O7kjFVTRwmQ

Season Two starts here!  Burl and Wade drag themselves back from the abyss with renewed vigor! The 1956 motion picture Love Me Tender is on the docket, a very off-model big screen debut for the King. We discuss this 90 minute marvel in painstaking detail: the plot's historical origins, the awkwardness of the musical numbers, and the rugged dreaminess of costar John Egan. All this (along with numer...

On a cold night in 1971, a black tornado hit Beantown! Wade and Burl are back to discuss the recent release ELVIS: Like a Black Tornado, a spirited live set recorded at Boston Garden on 11/10/71. What works? What doesn't? Why does KISS keep coming up? Take a seat on the parquet floor and let us yammer about everything under the sun

Wade and Burl are back in the building! In a very special episode, the guys take a look at the brand new Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler as the King. How well does he fill the blue suede shoes? Is this 2 1/2 hour sequined fever dream worth a watch? What's going on with Tom Hanks's accent? Sit back with an ice cold Pepsi and all questions will be answered!

In the season finale, Wade and Burl discuss "Living Legend:The King of Rock and Roll" the "loosely based on" Elvis biopic that follows the late era of rock icon Eli Canfield (played by North Carolina filmaker Earl Owensby) who's drug abuse and out of control lifestyle have left him trapped alone in his own superstardom; a slow moving, polyester-clad tragedy thats definitely worth a watch. It's a w...

The kitchen is open and it's time for a wild ride of caloric consumption! Wade and Burl eat like Elvis for a day and then diet like Elvis for a day. Where does Burl source his ham steaks? How many Pepsis did Wade drink in one day? How many ounces of gravy is too much? All your culinary questions will be answered. Listen now.

  Wade and Burl discuss the 1988 film Heartbreak Hotel. Part fairytale, part Elvisploitation film and part failed launching pad for (poor man's Michael J Fox) Charlie Schlatter's movie career. Find out if a kidnapped Elvis, portrayed by David Keith, would turn you in to the police or help clean up your poorly maintained hotel, cure your sister's fear of slimy soul suckers and date your mom. Listen...

Wade and Burl talk about Rock n Roll Mecca, Presley HQ, the Elvis empire's epicenter; that's right, Graceland! The most visited privately owned home in the US and, according to Wade and Burl, the best collection of jumpsuits in the world. Plus our old pal Hennessy pays us a visit with his deep knowledge of Elvis in the segment "Better Ask Hennessy"! Listen now. 

Wade and Burl wanted to do something special for you, the listener, so they've compiled a playlist of their favorite Elvis songs from 1969 to 1977. The two also speculate about songs Elvis could have covered. How many times do they say, "This is a great song!"? Listen now and find out. Check out Wade and Burl's Suspiciously Elvis Vol 1 https://open.spotify.com/playl ist/5Lj8WHK43RxYRhijDUUQJv?si=...

Part documentary, part dramatic recreation, part tutorial on how not to tuck in a shirt. Wade and Burl discuss This Is Elvis, the 1981 film that attempts to chronicle the early life, rise to stardom and tragic end of Elvis Presley. Wade describes the tonsorial phenomenon of Anson Williams's hair. Burl introduces the new quiz segment "Would You Believe?" How many actors does it take to play the Kin...

Marvel at the miracle of satellite technology! Wade and Burl discuss Elvis Aloha from Hawaii, the 1973 concert broadcast in 36 countries (including Canada). Some (Wade) say it's the last great thing that Elvis ever did and some (Burl) say it's the show that inspired  a million velvet paintings. Strap on your grass skirt, apply some SPF 30 and listen now.   

Have you ever wondered how an Elvis album would sound without music? Wonder no more. Wade and Burl discuss, "Having Fun with Elvis on Stage." The 1974 release consisting of Elvis' between song banter. Is it spoken word? A comedy album? A little confusing? Is Wade willing to sell his vinyl copy of the album? Listen now to find out and maybe you can get in on the ground floor of a bidding war.