TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

TCBCast's full topic discussions are back on schedule with a full deep-dive into the life and music of one of Elvis' influences and contemporaries: LaVern Baker. Justin & Gurdip weave in and out of hits like Tweedle Dee and Jim Dandy to lesser-known tracks with Elvis connections such as Hey Memphis and Shake a Hand. For Song of the Week, Justin picks a once-thought-lost alternate movie title song,...

On this episode of TCBCast, Justin & Gurdip talk Shazam and Captain Marvel Jr's influence on Elvis, the prospect of Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, Gurdip thinks Mexico is a city, and for Song of the Week, Gurdip gets stung by a great 50s hit and Justin tackles one of the few rock'n'roll hits by Elvis influence Roy Hamilton. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Got Stu...

Justin is back! This week, Justin & Gurdip have news about the Million Dollar Quartet spin-off show "Heartbreak Hotel," Justin almost aces trivia and then for Song of the Week, Justin & Gurdip both pick songs of loneliness from early Elvis films in 1957 and 1961. Plus... April Fools! We have just one more week of abbreviated TCBCasts before we'll return to our normal show format. Featured Songs of...

Justin is out this week, so Gurdip tags Ryan Droste in for discussion about the passing of both RCA producer Chick Crumpacker and classic rocker Dick Dale. Then, for Song of the Week, Ryan picks a dramatic ode to youth and beauty from an Elvis 50s movie while Gurdip tackles the more popular A-side to Justin's B-side from the last episode. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: She's Not You Ryan: You...

Gurdip & Justin briefly review the new "Suspicious Minds" digital single, discuss the legacy of drummer Hal Blaine, and make a side tangent to talk about the Michael Jackson doc "Leaving Neverland" before diving headfirst into Song of the Week, where Justin highlights an underrated 60s B-side and Gurdip sticks like glue to his Song of the Week. *Warning & apologies - there is one use of explicit l...

TCBCast is back after a week off! In this "shorter" TCBCast, Justin outlines the next 2-3 weeks of the show and his busy non-show commitments, then Gurdip & Justin discuss several major news items including news of a new Fun In Acapulco FTD set and an upcoming 1969 live show Record Store Day release. For Song of the Week, Gurdip takes on a rollicking classic from the Bobby Fuller Four while Justin...

TCBCast is taking an unexpected week off, but if you missed our earlier episodes, this week's a great chance to catch up on some of our best Song of the Week discussions, compiled from Episodes 11-15. Justin & Gurdip will return next week with an update on the show for the rest of March. Thank you all for your support and understanding as we work through a tough month! Featured Songs of the Week:...

The star-studded Elvis All-Star Tribute paying homage to the '68 Comeback Special has finally dropped on NBC, so Gurdip & Justin sit down to give it a full review. Justin goes off on a short rant about some of the responses to the special he's seen online from a handful of fans, and then for Song of the Week, Gurdip picks a heartfelt song of love and loss from 1970 while Justin highlights a rare o...

Elvis was known as the master of the love song, but there are at least a handful of non-romantic songs for those who don't have someone to celebrate Valentine's Day with. Leaving out gospel, Christmas and contractually-obligated movie tunes, Gurdip & Justin take a look at the 29 other non-romantic songs in Elvis' catalogue and pick their 10 favorites. Justin makes predictions for the NBC All-Star...

Year two of TCBCast kicks off with a bang as Justin & Gurdip sit down Elvis' 1970 concept album, Elvis Country, to see if it has held up over the years. TCBCast pays homage to George Klein, and while Justin's song of the week continues the "classic country" theme of the show, Gurdip brings out Elvis' 1977 doo-wop romp. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Little Darlin' Justin: Tennessee Waltz

Our first-ever episode bonus ropes Ryan Droste back into the fray for a brief discussion about his visits to Clear Lake, Iowa, and his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the passing of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.

This week, Justin & Gurdip reflect on 50 years since the '69 Sessions, 60 years since "The Day the Music Died" and 1 year of TCBCast. Thank you to everyone who has joined us this past year on this crazy journey through Elvis' career and music. We hope this next year is even better. Listen to the end for a special surprise from Justin that takes the show full-circle. Featured Songs of the Week: Gur...

In this thrilling conclusion to the review of Harum Scarum, Justin loses it to "Golden Coins," discuss the aftermath of the film's release, and the TCBCast team finally answers whether they think this is Elvis' Worst Movie. (Spoiler: You might be surprised!) For Song of the Week, guest host Ryan Droste picks a near-miss Springsteen song that could have been an Elvis classic, Gurdip tackles a count...

As most people know, in 1965, famous movie star-singer Johnny Tyrone was kidnapped while visiting the Middle Eastern country of Lunarkand before mysteriously arriving safely back in the United States a few days later. But very few people know the true story of what actually happened on that trip. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act (and MGM), TCBCast has uncovered an amazing true tale of espi...

This week's TCBCast starts off strong with a ton of news from Elvis' birthday, including a new tribute single "The Pledge" by fan musicians Chris Fillmore and Ron Glaser. Justin quizzes Gurdip in the new Trivia Game section and then for the main topic, Professor Ladhar cracks open the history books to March 1956, the week before "Heartbreak Hotel" first appeared on the charts, to see what the pop...

We celebrate Elvis' 84th birthday by Justin losing half the audio for this week's episode! What a great start to 2019! Justin talks today's news from the NBC All-Star Special, asks for you to send us YOUR story of how you became an Elvis fan, then spotlights some of the best and most interesting "off-air" moments from TCBCast's first year. Then, in lieu of Song of the Week, Justin's review of the...

Despite a hectic holiday season, Gurdip & Justin sit down to share their favorite Elvis Christmas songs, favorite gifts and memories, and ring in the New Year the Elvis way. For Song of the Week, Gurdip highlights a great Ricky Nelson track while Justin reaches out to Jesus. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Poor Little Fool (Ricky Nelson) Justin: Reach Out To Jesus

Following up from last week's episode, Gurdip, Justin & Jamie continue an in-depth discussion of Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel and Anyway You Want Me, and why Elvis' versions of his hits changed over the years. Gurdip's Song of the Week is just "too much" while Justin's song, from one of Elvis' contemporaries, somehow proves it's a small world when his research leads right back to him! Check out Jamie...

Jamie Kelley returns to the show to talk Elvis news, his latest projects, including an online karaoke contest (details soon over at justawesomekaraoke.com), and Twilight's 10-year anniversary before digging into the history behind Elvis' biggest hit, Hound Dog. From Big Mama and Freddie Bell to Elvis' controversial performances on Milton Berle & Steve Allen's TV shows, it's all covered here. This...

50 years ago, Elvis' NBC TV special aired just in time for the holidays. Gurdip & Justin break down how it happened, the show itself, and just some of its after-effects. Then for Song of the Week, Justin pulls the Doo-Wop rug out from under Gurdip, and Gurdip heads to the 70s for a stunning live ballad. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Let It Be Me Justin: I Need You So

TCBCast sits down to review the Eugene Jarecki documentary "The King," discuss the film in context of Elvis' recent Medal of Freedom, then briefly review Glen Campbell's compilation of demos recorded for Elvis. For Song of the Week, Gurdip starts the holiday season early while Justin tackles Chuck Berry's famous rewrite of a classic folk song (and Elvis' subsequent cover.) Featured Songs of the We...

Justin & Gurdip count down their Top 5 most favorite (not best!) movie music scenes. Then, Gurdip "cheaps out" on Song of the Week with a duplicate (but excellent!) movie song from his list of top movie music scenes, while Justin highlights a 1969 American Sound deep cut celebrating the life of a wanderer. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Don't Want To Be Tied Justin: Inherit the Wind

We're back! Unfortunately, with Justin's grandpa passing away, we decided to focus on current Elvis news including Elvis' Medal of Freedom and new FTDs. Next week will be a full topic discussion as usual! For Song of the Week, Gurdip finally picks a non-doo-wop ballad (and a memorable one at that!) while Justin run-run-run-run-runs away with the rest of the show! Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip...

Justin & Gurdip, both suffering from rough colds, are taking a week break. So now's the perfect time to revisit some of our earliest songs of the week from episodes 6-10. With some new clips & edits, everyone's favorite segment gets to shine! TCBCast will return with a normal episode next week! Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: I Need Your Love Tonight, Earth Angel, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, My Happine...

Dressed up in their Halloween costumes (and both ill with colds), Justin & Gurdip explore the fun world of mid-20th Century novelty songs, many with surprising Elvis connections. Then for Song of the Week, Justin celebrates Spaghetti Westerns and Gurdip highlights a great doo-wop classic. Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Come Go With Me (The Del-Vikings) Justin: Charro!