When Doves Podcast: Prince--Album by Album & Song by Song

Send us Fan Mail Happy summertime, y'all! Nothing says lazy days and long night like debating the latest of lists in which our guy Prince is named (or referenced in some way). Join the fellas as they discuss the 100 Greatest Vocalists list from Consequence, 100 Greatest Guitar Solos from Rolling Stone, the New York Times 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters (followed by their readers'...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed as he concludes his conversation with Casey Rain with a thoughtful deep dive into the current state of the Prince Estate, Casey’s own Prince podcasting journey, and Prince’s relationship with rap and hip-hop. They also explore Prince’s ambitious film projects, unpack the meaning and mythology behind the famous name change, and finally tackle the impossible fan questions: C...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed as he welcomes Casey Rain to When Doves Podcast. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Casey talks about his musical upbringing, discovering Prince through Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic , and the best entry points for younger Prince-curious listeners. They also jump into a spirited debate over the Netflix Prince Documentary, before comparing Prince’s classic Warner Bros. Record...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed for a fun and insightful interview with Hanna Ögren (also known as "Miss Princified") a Swedish creative based in Umeå, Sweden focused on music, mentoring, and mentorship, often centering her work around the "Prince frequency" including her song "Take Me To Paisley". She is the European Ambassador for The People's Museum For Prince and ho...

Send us Fan Mail This week on When Doves Podcast , Jared and Ed get down and way too funky as they dive headfirst into Prince’s legendary “chicken grease” scratch guitar style — the tight, percussive magic that makes your shoulders move before your brain even clocks what’s happening. They start by tipping the hat to the OG architects of the groove, breaking down the genius of Jimmy Nolen and Fredd...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jared & Ed as they dive into the lowest levels of Prince--his best bass lines! Listen as Ed embarrasses Jared right off the bat, debate the best Brady Bunch episode and the feuds of late 80s hip hop legends, 3rd Bass. Along the way, they count down their top five bass lines from Prince. Pluck along with us. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A po...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jared and Ed as they talk with Emma, the founding curator of the People's Museum for Prince, a "counter museum" that solicits pieces--visual art, music, essays, and more--from the fans to celebrate the life and legacy of Prince. She talks to the fellas about this project came together, how people can submit, hopes for the future of the project and, of course, h...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed for Part 2 of his interview with De Angela Duff as she discusses her scholarship and public work preserving Prince’s legacy, including her writing, symposia, and her weekly What Did Prince Do This Week? series. The conversation reflects on Prince’s artistry, political voice, lasting cultural influence, and the artists carrying his spirit forward today—along with her person...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed for part 1 of his interview with internationally recognized Prince scholar De Angela Duff, Associate Vice Provost at New York University and professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, for a thoughtful conversation about her journey from growing up in Eutaw, Alabama, to becoming a leading voice in the study of Prince. She shares how music and design first shaped her pat...

Send us Fan Mail Season 8 of When Doves Podcast kicks off with love—literally. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Ed and Jared each bring their Top 10 Prince songs with “Love” in the title . That’s the only rule… and with Prince, it still opens the floodgates. With a focus on deep-cut favorites, the lists spark debate and surprises. It’s not all seduction (though some of it definitely is)—it’s Prince st...

Send us Fan Mail The mini-season on D'Angelo comes to a close, as Ed and Jared discuss his final (so far) album,  Black Messiah , credited to D'Angelo and the Vanguard. Along the way, the fellas discuss new podcast ideas, the weaknesses of the Back to the Future trilogy, best party games and so much more.  They also dive deep into what could be D'Angelo's crowning achievement,...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed and Jared for a deep-groove wander through D’Angelo’s Voodoo , the landmark album that reshaped twenty-first-century soul. From the alchemy behind its velvet-grit sound to the legacy of “Untitled (How Does It Feel?),” the guys trace how Voodoo became a modern classic. Their path, naturally, spirals into delightful side streets: Sammy Davis Jr.’s lost Poor Devil pilot, the...

Send us Fan Mail Join the fellas for the first part of this special mini-season, honoring the late, great D'Angelo. They discuss the power of this first solo record, what are Blondie's best singles and revealing news that Ed has been a doctor this entire time.  Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   S...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed for a special two-part conversation with Prince superfan and proud New Yorker  Beth Litt . From her days living in Minneapolis in the early ’90s to decades of celebrating the Purple One, Beth’s stories are pure gold. In part two, her daughter Sarah joins to share what it was like growing up with a Prince-obsessed mom — and adds her own fun perspective to the mix. An essent...

Send us Fan Mail Hey yall! Welcome back! Join Ed and Jared as they head into Season 7. This a short episode, sort of an intro for what's coming up, with as focus on our recently departed D'Angelo, before diving back into Mr. Nelson. Glad to be back and glad to have you with us! May You Live To See The Dawn! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

Send us Fan Mail Jump in the car and join Ed and his sister Beth as they head to one of the best little towns in PA, Lititz, to experience Prince's Sign O' The Times concert film in IMAX!  Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wante...

Send us Fan Mail Yup, that's it, y'all. We're closing it out for the summer. The final disc in the Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe, done IN PERSON, immediately before Ed and Jared headed to a Phillies' game.  Join the conversation about the Live Show at Glam Slam 92 and have a great rest of the summer! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast ab...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in for the final ride! On this epic conclusion to When Doves Podcast's deep dive into Diamonds and Pearls: The Super Deluxe Edition's unreleased tracks, Ed and Jared unpack the last vault gems with style—and a few detours. From Indiana Jones-level relic-hunting to OutKast shoutouts, ‘90s cartoon nostalgia, and live Phillies score updates (because multitasking is a...

Send us Fan Mail What's up, y'all? Join the fellas as they discuss the final show of the Wu-Tang Clan, best one-word board game names, Dorothy v. Alice in a cage match and the next five track of the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show A dee...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ed and Jared as they wrap up Disc 4 of the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe collection with plenty of fun detours along the way—from the sci-fi dreams of Ray Bradbury to Fleetwood Mac singles showdown, a wild Bob Dylan/Michael Jackson collab what-if, and a few hot takes on sports documentaries. It’s a whirlwind of music, mayhem, and deep cuts—don’t miss it! Laugh Love Law Rea...

Send us Fan Mail What's up y'all? Let's debate: who's the greatest R & B artist of all time? Join Ed and Jared as they debate Billboard's new rankings, as well as continuing the journey through the Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Su...

Send us Fan Mail Get your ears ready as Ed and Jared dig into six more tracks from the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition—uncovering early versions, extended cuts, and deep-dive remixes that reveal new layers of Prince’s creative process. Along the way, they riff on the wild world of hair metal, rank the most epic long-play No. 1 singles, and pose the truly important question: what if Ginger...

Send us Fan Mail Jared and Ed reflect on the recent loss of music legends Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, honoring their lasting impact and sharing personal favorites. They also review Prince’s new acoustic release of “Free,” dig into Celebration 2025 highlights, including the Prince Estate’s announcements for new Prince releases and projects.  Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impa...

Send us Fan Mail The journey begins! Jared and Ed crack open Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe , diving into the first batch of unreleased Prince tracks. Along the way: tales of school fights, love for Crystal Gayle, a discussion about walkable cities, and a heartfelt Phillies update. It’s the start of something funky? Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about lif...

Send us Fan Mail Hello friends! We are back from spring break and we are FINALLY putting to bed the monster that is the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe. We're discussing the final disc, the live show, that our old friend from the Netherlands, Stef, actually attended! The first of his 45 Prince shows!  Join us as we welcome Ed back from South Korea, as we talk about why Prince loved the Du...