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Miguel, Part 1 (S4 E16)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guests Kevin and Erin Hester, from Bettendorf, Iowa, discuss this track from the 1971 Summer Side of Life album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Mostly F...

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July 8, 2025

Miguel, Part 1 (S4 E16)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guests Kevin and Erin Hester, from Bettendorf, Iowa, discuss this track from the 1971 Summer Side of Life album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Mostly F...

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July 8, 2025

All I'm After (S4 E15)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Jeffrey Coast (making his fourth appearance on the show) discuss this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob P...

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July 8, 2025

A Passing Ship, Part 2 (S3 E14)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Quentin Kuntz finish their discussion of this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fello...

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July 8, 2025

A Passing Ship, Part 1 (S4 E13)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Quentin Kuntz discuss this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Firebrea...

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July 7, 2025

Apology, Part 2 (S4 E12)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Harlow Rioux-Monroe conclude their discussion of this track from the 1969 Sunday Concert album -- a song that was apparently never performed or recorded again. You'll also hear abou...

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July 7, 2025

The Pony Man (S4 E11)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician Brittany Jean, discuss this track from the 1970 Sit Down Young Stranger album -- which, of course, then became better know as If You Could Read My Mind . You'll also hear ...

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