TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

This week, Justin & Gurdip return to their coverage of Elvis' non-movie recording sessions. First up are the sessions that not only produced his first Christmas album but also the smash hit "Don't" but also led to a rift between Elvis and his band members. Skipping ahead a few months (and a draft notice), the guys also explore the final sessions with Scotty & Bill in early 1958. With a couple Fran...

Justin & Gurdip start off this week's episode answering a listener question about reaction videos on YouTube about Elvis. Then the main topic goes to a strange corner of the Elvis fandom, looking at the history behind the two USPS stamps featuring Elvis' image, including the massive "young vs old Elvis" cultural debate of the early 90s. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip does the best he can picki...

Ryan, Gurdip & Justin return this week to wrap up their review of the 1963 film "Fun in Acapulco," including an mostly-irrelevant tangent about their experiences at gimmicky restaurants. But it's all good! Find out where the movie ranks among their favorites of Elvis' filmography. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan highlights the heavenly "Angel" from 1962's "Follow That Dream" soundtrack while Gurd...

NOTE: This episode was recorded before news broke about the unfortunate passing of Elvis' grandson Ben Keough. We will not be addressing this tragic incident in this or the following episode. Our hearts are with the extended Presley family, and we hope that Elvis fans will continue to provide them the privacy they deserve at this time. This week, Justin, Ryan & Gurdip head south of the border for...

We're going to drop the third person pretense for this episode description. This week, we're review "Elvis From Outer Space," which is dropping on digital distribution platforms like Amazon and Apple on July 7, 2020. We were very graciously granted access to a pre-release screener by the distribution company. If you want, you can check the film out as it launches the same day this podcast is relea...

After 3 years of planning to do an episode on it, Justin & Gurdip deep dive the posthumous sessions that gave Elvis his first "remix" album, with overdubbed instrumentation. Not only is the "Guitar Man" album from 1981 covered, but so too is the "Too Much Monkey Business" Follow That Dream release, and newly discovered alternate and unfinished recordings from the sessions that were rediscovered by...

In this final collection of reviews covering the last 10 discs from the RCA Albums Collection from 2016, Justin examines Elvis' shift further towards the country genre leading up to the end of his life. The final 3 discs of the 10 showcase rare recordings ranging from amateur demos and home recordings to long-lost studio cuts and jam sessions, allowing Justin to make the case that these may be the...

We're nearing the home stretch of Justin's reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016. This episode may reflect the the most "bottom of the barrel" releases put out during Elvis' lifetime, with budget movie compilations like I Got Lucky pushing right up against the erroneously titled Elvis Now. But there are a few bright spots, especially in the live albums.  If you haven't heard these...

Ten remarkable albums cover only a two year span in Elvis' career between 1968-1970 (11 if you count the double LP). These ten albums manage to encompass Elvis' biggest mid-60s pop hits, some of his finest movie soundtrack material, a milestone television special, three full albums worth of Elvis' most artistically mature studio material, and two vastly different live-on-stage experiences. Yeah, J...

On day three of his review of the the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016... between utterly baffling "Elvis for Everyone" and the gamut of movie soundtracks... well, let's just say Justin isn't looking forward to revisiting "Double Trouble" anytime soon. But there's light at the end of the tunnel as bonus tracks on "Spinout" and the "How Great Thou Art" album let Elvis fans in on a secret: he...

As Justin continues his reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016, with one bonus episode per day for six days, he examines the push and pull between albums accompanying movies starring Elvis, and Elvis' non-soundtrack material. Does Justin agree that the early '60s indeed hold "Something for Everybody" or do albums like "Kissin' Cousins" make him say "Once is Enough"? If you haven't...

Gurdip's off for Father's Day, but at his suggestion, Justin revisits his old reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016, with one bonus episode per day for six days. From Elvis' debut album through his first album back after returning from the Army, this first episode covers some of Elvis' most game-changing material. If you haven't heard them before, or not in a while, this series wi...

Professor Ladhar takes off his tweed jacket and hands the class over to the country mouse as the guys look at the musical landscape in which Elvis landed his final US #1 single on any chart - the remix of "Guitar Man." Although Justin is right at home, will the twang be too much for Gurdip? Then, for Song of the Week, Justin highlights a transformed Roy Hamilton B-side that Elvis started working o...

In this episode (wah-wah-wah-wah) Both of our hosts (wah-wah-wah-wah) Look at the doo-wop (ah-oo-wah-oo) Elvis loved most (whoa-hoooooah!) Then for Song of the Week, while Gurdip takes a break from Elvis to celebrate "One Summer Night," Justin tries to figure out how to shake a chicken in the middle of the room... it's "Party" from 1957's "Loving You"! Featured Songs of the Week Gurdip: One Summer...

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.!