Pat's Peeps Podcast
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Pat Walsh
Episodes
331 episodes
Ep. 327 Today's Peep Revels in the Delightful Chaos that Makes Life Worth Talking About: Procrastination, Mental Freedom, Deer Psychology, Chris Collinsworth Annoys NFL Fans, and Remembering Supertramp Founder Rick Davies
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Ep. 326 Today's Peep Is A Mini-Pod- The Melody of Pat's Peeps: Music, Pizza, and Local Business Love, What Happens when Chicago meets Black Sabbath, when Led Zeppelin Mashes with James Brown, or what if the Beatles wrote "Master of Puppets?"
What happens when Led Zeppelin meets James Brown? How would the Beatles sound if they wrote Metallica's "Master of Puppets"? This episode of Pat's Peeps Podcast takes you on an unexpected journey through musical mashups, local business success ...
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Ep. 325 Today's Peep Features Vintage Commercials that Stand the Test of Time, Insufferable Concert Rants, A List of Possible Band Names, and Today's Rare Record "Started the Whole World Crying"
What makes a commercial jingle stick in our minds for decades? Why do some performing artists feel compelled to subject paying audiences to lengthy, self-indulgent rants? And what exactly makes a truly great band name? These questions and more ...
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Ep. 324 Today's Peep Is Back after Five Days of being "Unplugged"- Dust, Mud, and Madness: The Burning Man Disaster of '25, Plus Trouble at the Orgy Dome, Return of the NFL, Yet Another Bad Movie, and a Pristine Classic from '69
Coming back from a five-day hiatus feels like a small revolution in today's always-on world. Sometimes doing absolutely nothing is exactly what we need most—that "big on switch" desperately needed flipping to OFF, if only for a moment.T...
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Ep. 323 Today's Peep Features Musical Misfires: Rock Bands' Worst Albums: From Scorpions to Metallica & Lou Reed, Pat Walsh Explores Shocking Album Failures that left Fans Scratching their Heads, And We'll "Do It Till We're Satisfied"
What happens when rock legends completely lose the plot? On this entertaining musical journey, I dive into some of rock music's most bewildering failures – albums so unexpected and poorly received that they left fans and critics alike questioni...
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Ep. 322 Today's Peep Is Enjoying Vacation and Loving the Surprise Rain & Thunder, Pat's Radio Hideaway, When Sports Meets Politics, and Weird Stevie Wonder Tunes on a Rare EP from '76
Thunder rolled across Northern California as Pat Walsh settled into day two of his vacation, recording episode 322 of Pat's Peeps podcast while reflecting on the unexpected weather shift. The peaceful rainstorm served as a stark contrast to the...
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Ep. 321 Today's Peep Offers You a 2 for 1 Dinner Entree at Roc&Sol Diner in Sacramento (Good through September 30) Just say "Pat's Peeps" When You Order, Plus The Forgotten Formats: A Journey Through Audio History, and a Chico Road Trip with My Brother
Ever wondered how we went from recording sound on steel wire to streaming millions of songs with a tap on our phones? In this nostalgia-filled episode, I take you on a journey through the forgotten audio formats that shaped how we listen to mus...
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Ep. 320 Today's Peep Drives Without a License: My DMV Nightmare, Closing "Blood Alley" For Labor Day and Remembering James Dean's Demise on that Dangerous Stretch of Highway, The NFL's Worst Stadium, and a Double Dose of Rare 45's for a Friday
The DMV saga continues, and Pat's patience is wearing thin. After applying for a driver's license renewal back in May, three months have passed with nothing to show but broken promises and bureaucratic excuses. The ironically named "Error Depar...
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Ep. 319 Today's Peep Celebrates National Radio Day! A Personal Journey, Voices that Echo, Why Radio Still Matters, DJ Diaries, and Great Laughs!
Take a journey through the airwaves as Patrick celebrates National Radio Day with personal stories and iconic moments from his three-decade career behind the microphone. From humble beginnings practicing at college stations to becoming one of t...
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Ep. 318 Today's Peep Shines On: Remembering the Man Who Burned for Pink Floyd, Featuring The Music of Household Objects (Washing Machines, Car Alarms, Wine Glasses & More)
Music has the power to transport us not just through melody, but through the stories behind the sounds. Today's journey takes us into the fascinating world of Pink Floyd and the unsung heroes who helped create their legendary work.I'm p...
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Ep. 317 Today's Peep Feels Connected- Behind the Mic: A Day in Pat's Life, From Stage to Radio, Growth of Pat's Peeps Businesses, Tale of the Lost Wallet, Mexican Travel Warning, and A Classic from our Rare 45 Record Promo Collection
Ever had something lost turn up in the most unexpected place years later? In this captivating episode of Pat's Peeps, we explore extraordinary connections—from long-lost wallets to decade-long professional partnerships and thriving business net...
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Ep. 316 Today's Peep Features Rare DJ Promos- Vinyl Gold and Sonic Garbage: The Paradox of Rare Records and Unbearable Hits and the Worst Pop Songs Ever Made
We explore the fascinating world of DJ promo records, discussing their collectibility, rarity, and historical significance to music and radio culture.• DJ promo 45s were produced in limited quantities and sent to radio stations to promo...
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Ep. 315 Today's Peep Gets High on Pot Politics: Marijuana Reclassification and Legalization, A Lighthearted Look at America's Changing Cannabis Laws and Recreational Usage
The absurdity of marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug alongside heroin and LSD takes center stage in this exploration of America's complicated relationship with cannabis. As President Biden prepares to make a decision on reclassifyin...
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Ep. 314 Today's Peep Fills-In: The Unexpected Power of Radio Fill-Ins, What the World Needs Now- Bacharach, Memory, and Meaning
The magic and challenges of talk radio life come alive as we explore behind-the-scenes realities from fill-in hosting to dental disasters and musical memories.• Insights from filling in for another talk show host and the stark differenc...
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Ep. 313 Today's Peep Presents Unit 99: The Forgotten Pioneer of True Crime Radio, Radio's First Ride-Along as heard on KFBK in the late 1950's
We explore the pioneering reality police radio show Unit 99 that aired on KFBK radio in Sacramento from 1957-1958, setting the template for all future police reality shows.• Unit 99 represented a groundbreaking innovation in radio progr...
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Ep. 312 Today's Peep Presents A Midweek Celebration of Listener Stories, Dumpster Pythons, Breast Milk Ice Cream, Vintage Ads, Guy on a Windmill, F Around and Find Out, Greasy Gavin, Booted for a MAGA Hat, & Carly Simon
The beauty of community shines through in this listener-driven episode where your submissions take center stage. As we celebrate listener Cecilia's birthday, we're treated to a delightful trip through time with a vintage RCA Victor television a...
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Ep. 311 Today's Peep Is On The Move: Rockin' Down Memory Lane, The Band is Back Together, What Makes a Band Tick, Musings from a Morning Walk, Still Waiting on my Real ID & Remembering Junkyard Frontman David Roach
Ever have one of those moments when you reconnect with a passion you'd forgotten? That's exactly what this episode captures as I venture out for my first recorded walk in months, combining exercise with podcasting on a beautiful August morning ...
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Ep. 310 Today's Peep Takes a Cosmic Trip to Golden Gate Park to witness Dead & Co. A Profound Respect for John Mayer, Also, We Love You Loni Anderson, How a Fictional Receptionist and an Evening DJ Helped Shape My Radio Career
Music and memories intertwine in this deeply personal episode that takes us from the polo fields of Golden Gate Park to the fictional radio station that sparked a lifelong career.Pat shares his transformative experience attending Dead &...
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Ep. 309 Today's Peep is a "Deadhead" Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead at Golden Gate Park, Old Days: Nostalgia, Lemonade Stands, Vinyl Records and 8- Track Tapes
Nostalgia wraps around us like a warm blanket in this heartfelt exploration of music, memory, and the connections that shape our lives. We begin with a sweet encounter at a children's lemonade stand, a reminder of the simple joys that never fad...
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Ep. 308 Today's Peep Is a Mini Pod-The Wednesday Chronicles: Hump Day Hoedown, Wild World of Sports and Evil Knievel
Have you ever stopped to consider the quiet power of Wednesday? That overlooked middle child of the week actually carries more historical significance, pop culture references, and practical advantages than you might realize.Join me on t...
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Ep. 307 Today's Peep Is Fully Loaded- Ammunition Law Overturned: A California Gun Rights Victory- Sacramento Black Rifle Owner Rob Adams Discusses The Right to Bear Arms which Should Not Come with an Extra Tax Burden
The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's background checks for ammunition buyers unconstitutional, though the California Department of Justice continues fighting to maintain restrictions.• Rob Adams, owner of Sacrame...
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Ep. 306 Today's Peep Is Magical as Magician Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller Discusses His New Book "Felony Juggler" From Street Juggler to Vegas Legend: Trains, Hitchhiking and a Made-Up Murder, and I Share a Story Which is Apparently a Rare Occurrence
The legendary Penn Jillette joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Felony Juggler," sharing stories from his adventurous past when he lived the nomadic lifestyle Bob Dylan only pretended to have. Penn reveals how he hitchhiked across Americ...
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Ep. 305 Today's Peep Welcomes Gin Blossoms Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Founding Member Jesse Valenzuela, When a Rock Legend Laughs at Your Questions, It Might Be A Good Thing
Ever wondered what happens when a podcast host's questions make a rock star laugh? In this captivating episode of Pat's Peeps, I sit down with Jesse Valenzuela, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms, for what ...
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Ep. 304 Today's Peep Is a 3 Part Episode: Pat Eavesdrops on His Own Show Hosted by Bruce Campbell, Hunter Biden Makes His Own Crack then Disses on Dems in a Profanity- Laced Rant, R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne, and Tonight's PAT'S PEEPS Gathering
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Ep. 303 Today's Peep Loves Saturday Morning Cartoons and Classic Rock
When was the last time a song stopped you in your tracks? For me, it was rediscovering "Death Wish" by The Police—a track I'd heard before but suddenly connected with on a whole new level. This experience perfectly captures the spirit of this s...
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