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Episode 1396 - Eric McFadden
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Guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric McFadden is a blast from Marc's past. They knew each other when they were teenagers growing up in Albuquerque, fostering their creative passions in art studios, record stores and guitar shops around town. After coming in brief contact with each other throughout the years, Eric and Marc finally sit down in the garage to talk about what happened when Eric left New Mexico, how he wound up working with George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, Eric Burdon from The Animals and others, as well as launching his own solo career.
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01:22:03|Filmmaker Justin Kurzel is drawn to stories about outlaws and outsiders. Growing up in South Australia and living in Tasmania, he’s seen the fragile nature of small communities and the people who can prompt societal upheaval. Justin talks with Marc about his new and very relevant film The Order and why Justin was compelled to cast Marc as an assassinated radio host. They also talk about Justin’s other films, including one that the Prime Minister of Australia said shouldn’t be made.BONUS The Marc and Tom Show #3 (from 2013)
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01:03:41|First, a check-in after an unfortunate incident that almost made this episode not possible. Then, Kris and Brendan discuss the week's WTF episodes. And finally, Owen McDonald returns for a look at a holiday film that doesn't get much attention, which leads Brendan and Kris to discuss other films that are better than their reputations.Click here to send us your suggestions, comments and topics.Episode 1599 - Andy Blitz
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