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Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Two Against Nature" and "Everything Must Go". This week we talk about the song Godwhacker and perform the song.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode to wrap up steely dan with special guest Andy Slater.Chapters00:47 - Godwhacker Talk 11:15 - Godwhacker14:48 - Yacht Rock Doc Talk21:30 - Quizmaster Mike Messes With DreRead the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Two Against Nature" and "Everything Must Go". This week's guests are Carl Broman and Ted Frauenfeld from Mad Bread.In This Episode... Mad Bread returns. Except this time webring the current lineup. Carl and Mike have been playing music together for over 20 years. Ted is a recent addition to the band. Together they tackle the last two Steely Dan albums.RecommendationsCarlJohn SebastionTedDocumentary Now! (Blue Jean Committee Episode)Dre & MikeLanternsJoin us next Sunday where we talk to Carl and Ted about the song "Godwhacker". And hear Mad Bread rehearsing the song for their next show.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode to wrap up steely dan with special guest Andy Slater.Chapters00:02 - Opening Monologue07:06 - Walter Beckons21:10 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You26:17 - David Palmer Memory Quiz37:33 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Aja" and "Gaucho". This week's guest performer is drummer and music teacher Donovan Summers. Donovan and Mike perform Home At Last and all three of us discuss the song.Check out the show notes at mikeslater.com to see my piano transcription for the song.Read the show notes hereWe had some unfortunate lag issues on this recording that aren’t TOO bad, but the audio dips out briefly a few times. We’ve fixed up what we can, but please excuse any unexpected audio blips.Join us next Sunday where we talk Two Against Nature and Everything Must Go with Carl Broman and Ted Frauenfelder from Mad Bread.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guests Carl Broman and Ted Fraufelder. Join us as we cover the albums "Two Agains Nature" and "Everything Must Go".Chapters00:18 - Mikes Intro01:18 - Home At Last Discussion13:30 - Home At Last Performance17:37 - Home At Last Lyrics Discussion20:04 - Dre Learns that Mike does not keep score20:22 - Poor, Poor Jeff Porcaro22:10 - Mike's Mandolin Falls Apart22:33 - George Miller24:21 - Mike Adopts Dre's BitMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Aja" and "Gaucho". This week's guest is drummer and music teacher Donovan Summers.We had some unfortunate lag issues on this recording that aren’t TOO bad, but the audio dips out briefly a few times. We’ve fixed up what we can, but please excuse any unexpected audio blips.In This Episode... we got a drummer expressly for the purpose of explaining to Dre the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time. Along the way, tons of talk about the smooth sounds ofd Aja and Gaucho. Hear all about Larry Carlton's unseen contributions to Aja, the insane working process that was Gaucho, and how both albums capped one of the greatest creative streaks in music history.RecommendationsDonovanFantagraphics 8-ball ComicsMad Max MoviesBlame! - Manga SeriesDreTed Lasso Season 4MikeTime to Burn NovelJoin us next Sunday where we talk to Donovan about the song "Home At Last" and a discussion on the Purdy Shuffle. We also present a performance of the song by Donovan and Mike.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guests Carl Broman and Ted Fraufelder. Join us as we cover the albums "Two Agains Nature" and "Everything Must Go".Chapters00:02 - Opening Monologue09:03 - Walter Beckons25:00 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You33:22 - David Palmer Memory Quiz49:06 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereListen to the lost track from Gaucho, "The Second Arrangement".Mike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Welcome back to our season on the music of Steely Dan. Today, Mike and Ait perform "The Fez"This week's guest is Ait FetterolfIn This Minisode… recency bias from teaching Steely Dan, understanding tri-tone substitutions, Ait and Mike perform The Fez, I want to be your hoagie man, Ait is Thor, recreating a wah trumpet, scrubs, and a completely off-topic Star Wars / Matrix debate.“The Fez” starts at 10:05Join us next Sunday where we'll be back with another full-length episode on Steely Dan covering the next two Steely Dan albums "Aja" and "Gaucho" with Special Guest Donovan Summers.Read the show notes hereSee Mike and Ait perform a show with Rock Lab on YouTubeMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyChapters0:18 - Mike’s Intro0:51 - Fez Talk10:05 - The Fez12:51 - Fez Lyrics20:14 - The Nyquist Rate and Overtones25:40 - Ait’s Family Road Trip Mixes29:22 - Recreating the wah trumpet30:59 - Scrubs Season 9 Talk34:18 - Mike’s Outro35:00 - Star Wars / Matrix Outtake4 Chords | Music Videos | The Axis Of AwesomeLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Katy Lied" and "The Royal Scam".This week's guest is Ait FetterolfIn This Episode... Ait’s party trick, speeding up songs for radio play, Sim-ese, Dre questions the track selections on Decade, Ait turns the quiz back on the quizmaster, and lots of discussion on the songs of Katy Lied and The Royal Scam.RecommendationsAitMe, Myself & IreneDreRick Glassman Podcast with Dave FrancoMikeStrong Songs PodcastJoin us next Sunday where we talk to Ait about the song "The Fez" before a performance of the song.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guest Donovan Summers. Join us as we cover the albums "Aja" and "Gaucho".Chapters00:02 - Opening Monologue 22:16 - Walter Beckons25:46 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You33:53 - David Palmer Memory Quiz45:38 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereRick Moranis as Michael McDonaldMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Welcome back to our season on the music of Steely DanThis week's guest is John SzymanskiIn this Minisode... John can’t get the Boston Rag out of his head, John and Mike explain A minor to Dre (?!?), Mike talks phasing in relation to Ratatouille, John and Mike perform The Boston Rag, and John’s love/hate relationship with technology in music.“The Boston Rag” starts at 17:10Join us next Sunday where we'll be back with another full-length episode on Steely Dan covering the next two Steely Dan albums "Katy Lied" and "The Royal Scam" with Special Guest Ait Fetterolf.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyChapters17:10 - The Boston RagLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Mike & Dre continue diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan focusing on "Countdown to Ecstasy" and "Pretzel Logic".This week's guest is John SzymanskiIn This Episode… Mike rants about this era of the Dan, composing music for slot machines, using variety to keep music vital, tour talk, and the Dan transition from touring band to studio-only.RecommendationsJohnA wizard a true star - Todd RudgrenGet Music by John Szymanski on bandcampMikeRaised By Hippies on YouTubeDreNolan's The OdysseyJoin us next Sunday where we talk to John about the song The Boston Rag. Then stick around and hear us perform a duet of the song.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guest Ait Fetterolf. Join us as we cover the albums "Katy Lied" and "The Royal Scam".Chapters00:02 - Opening Monologue 08:11 - Walter Beckons21:27 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You25:42 - David Palmer Memory Quiz32:51 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereYouTube Video of Funniest Steely Dan InterviewsRoyce James singing Any Major Dude Will Tell YouMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Welcome back to our season on the music of Steely DanEach minisode during the Steely Dan season, we'll be presenting a musical performance by Mike and the guest.In this Minisode...David Palmer brings the sweet side of Steely Dan, Dan and Mike explore the music theory behind Dirty Work, then they perform the song Dirty Work before finishing the episode with more talk on music technology and appreciating Jazz.“Dirty Work” starts at 18:47This week's guest is Dan JacksonJoin us next Sunday where we'll be back with another full-length episode on Steely Dan with special guest John Szymanski. Join us as we cover the albums "Countdown to Ecstasy" and "Pretzel Logic".Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan

Welcome to a new season on the music of Steely DanMike here. In This Episode, Dre and I begin diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan starting with their debut album "Can't Buy A Thrill".Each episode, we'll have a guest musician on the show to talk about their history with Steely Dan. In the minisodes, we'll feature a performance with me and the guest on a Steely Dan song of their choice.We're not afraid to get into the weeds on music theory, but Dre is always here to ask questions as a newcomer to the band. If you're an old fan or new to the Dan, there's something here for you.This week's guest is Dan JacksonDan RecommendsBandsplain PodcastBurt Sugarman’s Midnight Special with Steely DanRaye - this album may contain hopeThe Brook and the BluffDan’s Chicago RPG storeDan on instagramJoin us next Sunday where we talk to Dan about the song Dirty Work. Then stick around and hear us perform a duet of the song.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guest John Szymanski. Join us as we cover the albums "Countdown to Ecstasy" and "Pretzel Logic".Chapter TimesI'm working on adding chapters to the podcast. In the meantime, here's the next best thing in case you really can't stand the monologue. Or are only here for the quiz.00:02 - Opening Monologue 08:31 - Walter Beckons29:35 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You34:00 - David Palmer Memory Quiz41:44 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereHear Rock Lab at Chicago SummerfestMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan