Tupelo Tom & Big Lew: Talkin'

After months away from the mic, Tupelo Tom & Big Lew return with a “Comeback Special” of their own! Yes! We are back, and we are STILL TALKIN’! In this episode, we dive into Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC , a visually stunning and emotionally powerful celebration that redefines Elvis for a new generation! We cover everything from the new masterpiece that’s melting hearts and opening eyes, Elvis’ mystery...

Dive into the Legacy of Elvis Presley with Angie Marchese! Join Tom and Jeff in an exclusive episode of "Tupelo Tom and Big Lew Talkin'" as they sit down with Angie Marchese, Vice President of Archives and Exhibits at Graceland. Explore intricate details about the King of Rock 'n' Roll's legendary home in Memphis, Tennessee, and the hidden treasures that live inside! Hear Angie's journey from a Gr...

Tom and Jeff are BACK in the virtual studio TALKIN'! That's right, we are back at it for 2025 with a fantastic new episode featuring special guest, 2024 Ultimate Elvis Champion Emilio Santoro!

Get ready for an unforgettable ride! We're talkin' with none other than the legendary John Schneider—star of Dukes of Hazzard , Smallville , and yes, THIS episode! That's right, BO DUKE himself is here! 🚗💨 Buckle up as we recap the highlights of Elvis Week, then sit back and enjoy an epic interview with the man behind the wheel. Don't miss out—it’s gonna be a wild one!

This is a guest-packed edition of Talkin! First, we chatted with Jon Daly of the EP Boulevard Pawn Shop to acquire some backstory on Elvis at the International/Hilton Hotel from one of the finest Elvis experts we know! Then we talk to Big Brother contestant and Elvis Tribute Artist Daniel Durston about his new residency at Westgate Las Vegas called "The King Comes Home" while getting the scoop on...

Legendary broadcaster and game show host WINK MARTINDALE is our guest on this episode of Talkin'!

It's time for another episode of Talkin'! What's that you say? This episode is late?!?! Well, we should have known we couldn't get anything past you, after all, you're a Talkin' listener and that makes you a smart cookie! Our producer experienced some unfortunate technical difficulties but WE ARE BACK! In this episode, Tom and Jeff do some catching up after the Nashville Elvis Festival and then we...

In this episode of Talkin'', we delve deep into the world of music with the legendary Norbert Putnam, renowned bassist, producer, and a true icon in the industry. With a career spanning over six decades, Norbert has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music, having worked with some of the biggest names in the business such as ELVIS, George Harrison, Jimmy Buffet and so many more! Be...

Welcome to the highly anticipated premiere of Season 2, where we're back and better than ever, still engaged in riveting conversations on all things Elvis! As we step into the new year, the Elvis universe is buzzing with excitement. Riley has an ambitious plan to complete Lisa Marie's autobiography, and get ready for a groundbreaking AI production featuring the King himself gracing the stage once...

Welcome back to another episode of "Tupelo Tom & Big Lew: Talkin'"! In this episode, Tom, Jeff, and Alex take a stroll down memory lane, recapping some of the highlights from the past year of the podcast. Tom & Jeff also share commentary on the ups and downs in the world of Elvis Presley in 2023, providing insights into the ongoing impact and relevance of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. After a...

We are back to talkin' after a short hiatus! This episode is a special treat as Tupelo Tom shares a rare gem from the archives - his very first interview featuring none other than DJ Fontana, Elvis Presley's original drummer! We delve into an exclusive conversation that unveils unique insights into the legendary musician's world. We also take you behind the scenes of our recent Elvis activities th...

Join us as we put the 2023 Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath in the hot seat. Fresh off his incredible victory, we'll take you on a thrilling ride as we explore the highs, the lows, and the amazing reality of what it means to wear the crown of Ultimate Elvis. In this episode, you'll also hear Jeff and Tom's most exhilarating moments from Elvis Week. Get ready to be starstruck as we share their...

Our first guest, the one and only Jerry Schilling calls in live on the anniversary of the day he met Elvis Presley back in 1954 to give the Elvis fans some insight on his relationship with his dear friend who also happened to be The King of Rock & Roll! Before Jerry called in we had a brief recap on what we have been up to in the Elvis world and looked over some important dates in Elvis histor...

Jeff & Tom are back in the studio to fill you in on what they have been up to at festivals as well as what's going on in the world of ELVIS! Join us for a review of the Arkansas & Tupelo Elvis Festivals, an update on the legal settlement in the Presley family, and a preview of "Summerfest"! All this and more in this episode of TALKIN'!

It's episode 5 and we are TALKIN' 68 Comeback, important dates for the month of June in Elvis history, a review of The Illinois Elvis Festival, and a preview of 2 upcoming Elvis events! This episode is sponsored by ETA Festivals, the leading producer of Elvis™ Festivals in the United States. Events mentioned in this episode: Illinois Elvis™ Festival Arkansas Elvis™ Festival Tupelo Elvis™ Festival...

How did our optimistic Oscars predictions turn out? Exactly how much ELVIS™ is in the new animated series on Netflix? What was The King up to in the month of May? Did Jeff & Tom survive the whirlwind of back-to-back Elvis festivals? Where are we headed next? FIND OUT on this episode of Talkin'. Events mentioned in this episode: Nashville Elvis™ Festival Jeff Lewis & Friends Spring Elvis™ F...

We’ve got “Spring Fever” because Elvis is BACK! Who do Tom & Jeff think is the breakout star of “Agent Elvis”? What are their predictions for Austin Butler and the Elvis movie at The Oscars? What is the worst Christmas gift Elvis gave out? What events unfolded at the Myrtle Beach & Louisiana Elvis™ Festivals? All this and so much more, coming up in episode 3 of Talkin’! This episode is spo...

This event has been referenced in previous episodes, but our producer has gone deep into the vault so you can hear it for yourselves! During Elvis Week 2022, Jeff had the opportunity to attend a premiere of ELVIS at Graceland! Following the showing of the film Baz took questions from the audience....

What artifact of Elvis' did Lisa Marie treasure most? How did F.D.R.'s yacht and Elvis raise money for St. Jude? What did Tom and the TCB band get up to in The Jungle Room? How did Jeff get appointed as Priscilla Presley's security detail by Jerry Schilling? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of "Talkin'"! *Disclaimer: This episode of "Talkin" was recorded prior to the tragi...

In this installment of "This Is The Story" we learn more about Tom's childhood in Tupelo that rooted his love for Elvis, a driveway encounter with Elvis himself, his illustrious career in broadcasting and Turner Classic Movies, the honors of hosting events at Graceland, plus find out exactly which high speed car chase connected Tom Brown and Tom Hanks for life! All this and more right here on Tupe...

In our new "This Is The Story" bonus segment we delve further into the backstories and deep Elvis connections of Tom & Jeff to better understand why they are "Talkin", but more importantly why you should listen!

Tupelo Tom & Big Lew share a laugh about Samantha Chambliss’s hilarious Marilyn Monroe act she performed at The Georgia Elvis™ Festival!

Join Tom & Jeff for the first episode of Tupelo Tom & Big Lew: Talkin' as they talk about how this project was developed, Elvis-related events happening in December & January, the American Sound Studios sessions and so much more!

Take a listen to our official trailer and find out what Tupelo Tom & Big Lew: Talkin' is all about! Join Tom Brown & Jeff Lewis as they discuss Elvis, Graceland events, ETA events, and whatever else their stories may lead to!