The Joel Flair Show

On what would've been this singer's 40th birthday, Joel and Kit discuss the tumultuous life of "Rehab" and "Tears Dry on Their Own" singer, Amy Winehouse. Joel Flair's Amy Winehouse Playlist "Amy" Documentary - Official Trailer

On this episode, Joel and Kit discuss the nu metal group known for hits like “Nookie,” “Rollin’ (Air Reid Vehicle),” and “Break Stuff” and the multiple controversies they have encountered in their career. Joel Flair's Limp Bizkit Playlist

Joel and Kit share highlights from the life and career of the one and only Dolly Parton. Joel Flair's Dolly Parton Playlist

On the 28th anniversary of her death, Joel and Kit talk about the rise of the Queen of Tejano Music: Selena. Joel Flair's Selena Playlist

On this More About Music episode, Joel and Kit discuss the history of a cappella (Gregorian chant, religious music) and how the genre is used in modern day, with artists like chart-topper Bobby McFerrin ("Don't Worry Be Happy"), Straight No Chaser, and Pentatonix. Joel Flair's A Cappella Playlist Chant by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo De Silos (full album)

To kick off 2023, Joel and Kit discuss the rapper who has a true rags-to-riches story, who conquered online rap battles and relentlessly released mixtapes, and who has a song about suicide, which amassed over 1 billion plays.  Rapper/author Logic stays true to his lyrics: "I work hard every mo*******kin' day."  Joel Flair's Logic Playlist  Logic's Young Sinatra mixtape (dirty)  Logic's Young Sinatra mixtape (clean)

Join Joel Flair and Kit Cath as they discuss your favorite bands and musicians, with occasional musical terminology!

On the last show of 2022, Joel and Kit dedicate a special episode to Record Research Inc. founder/renowned statistician Joel Whitburn, who passed away this year (age 82).  Joel talks about Whitburn's legacy, and the quintessential role he played for Billboard, DJs, music companies, and music nerds nationwide.  Joel also reveals a once-in-a-lifetime experience he had with the Record Research team! Joel Flair's Joel Whitburn Tribute Playlist

Jerry Lee Lewis, rock 'n' roll singer of "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On," had a whole lotta controversy in his lifetime.  Joel and Kit also discuss his versatile transition from boogie-woogie to country music Steve Allen Plymouth Show - Jerry Lee Lewis Performance "Twisted Facts About Jerry Lee Lewis, The Wildest Man In Rock" Factinate Article Joel Flair's Jerry Lee Lewis Playlist

This month, Kit and Joel talk about the rise, and abrupt fall, of the King of Soul himself, Sam Cooke.  Singer of the hits "You Send Me," "Cupid," and "Twistin' the Night Away," Cooke was not only an artist with a unique, crooning voice, but also an inspirational figure in the Black community.  His song "A Change is Gonna Come" was a staple African-American protest anthem, even being played at former President Barack Obama's rallies. Joel Flair's Sam Cooke Playlist Dick Clark interviews Sam Cooke (1964)