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Pat Walsh
Episodes
282 episodes
Ep. 279 Today's Peep Presents "Behind the Mic Madness" Radio Rebels and Unexpected Encounters: Journey Through Broadcasting's Wild Side
We dive into the wild world of radio rebels and broadcasting drama, featuring legendary moments when DJs dared to break format and face the consequences.• Sharing personal encounters with legends like Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, and Lar...
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Ep. 278 The Reluctant Podcaster: Thoughts on LA Protests and Remembering Sly Stone
Sometimes the most memorable moments emerge when we're at our lowest. In this unexpectedly powerful episode, I push through illness to address critical issues demanding attention—proving that passion can overcome physical discomfort when there'...
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Ep. 277 Today's Peep Honors D-Day (1944) 160,000 Allied Troops Stormed Normandy's Beaches • Recounting Private John Steele's Remarkable Story of Survival, Visiting Pegasus Bridge, the First Home liberated in France, and This Day In Rock History
We revisit the significance of June 6th, exploring both the historical gravity of D-Day and the rich tapestry of music history that has unfolded on this date across the decades.• Honoring D-Day (1944) with stories of the 160,000 Allied ...
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Ep. 276 Today's Peep Announces Aaron Rodgers' Signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, My Connection to Aaron and Butte College, An Astonishing Exchange from a Recent Congressional Hearing, Then, we "Take Another Puff"
Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking another chapter for the four-time NFL MVP as he leaves the Jets for a storied franchise. We explore what this means for Pittsburgh's offense, which has ...
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Ep. 275 Makes a Dump Run, The Legendary Jim Marshall: From Wrong Way Run to NFL Iron Man, Meta Reviews Pat's Peeps Podcast, and a Very Rare Early Record from the "Bee Gees"
What makes ordinary moments extraordinary? From the peaceful back deck of Northern California on a gorgeous June morning, episode 275 takes you on a journey through unexpected joys, meaningful memories, and surprising connections.I star...
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Ep. 274 Today's Peep Enjoys a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as Darlyne "With a Y" Drops By, Also, "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly," Radio Roots, A Radio Stalker Story, Spaghetti Western Soundtracks, My First Album
The sweet sounds of a passing train and an unexpected visitor bearing gifts set the tone for this laid-back episode from my back deck. As the June sun warms the afternoon, I reflect on the journey that brought me here – a path that began with a...
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Ep. 273 Today's Peep Heads to the Back Deck for a Sunny June Broadcast, Happy Birthday to my Brother Jim, A Reunion with Former Bandmates, Awkward QVC Debate, and Today's Rare Record is a bit of an "Oddity"
Pat broadcasts from his back deck on a beautiful June morning, creating a peaceful outdoor episode filled with personal stories, music appreciation, and humorous observations about modern life.• A special birthday tribute to Pat's broth...
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Ep. 272 Today's Peep Goes Inside Pat Walsh's World: White Birds, Weed Eaters, Forgotten Buttons, and 50K Downloads! Thank you and happy Friday!
Pat Walsh celebrates reaching 50,000 downloads for the Pat's Peeps podcast and announces exciting upcoming promotional events to support local small businesses.• Over 50,000 downloads for 270+ episodes with audio-only content• Upcom...
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Ep. 271 Today's Peep Celebrates a Golden Milestone: 50,000 Pat's Peeps Podcast Downloads! Also, Reflections of Road Rage, San Francisco's Controversial New Grading System/ Equity or Mediocrity? A Number One Hit from '75
We celebrate hitting 50,000 downloads over 270 episodes and reflect on the journey that began in Italy, feeling immense gratitude for everyone who has listened and supported the show.• Exploring the idea of which historic events we'd at...
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Ep. 270 Today's Peep Recognizes the Enduring Legacy of Talk Radio: A Radio Host's Reflection on Syndication, Success and Staying True, Essence of Watermelon, and Perhaps You Will Like Today's Rare-Record Spin Better Than I Do
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a dying breed? As possibly the last local evening talk radio host in America, I've found myself in a curious position reflecting on what success truly means in broadcasting today.After nearly ...
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Ep. 269 Today's Peep Deserves a Butt Slap: The Only Job Where Butt-Slapping Is Acceptable, Including the Infamous Tom Sullivan "butt slap" During a Live Broadcast, and the Loss of the Great Rick Derringer
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Ep. 268 Ep. 268 Today's Peep is a Sunday Escape with Pat and his friend Jefe: A Convertible Ride to The Final Day of the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley, Memories, The Bear River Bridge Beckons, the Beauty of Local Discoveries and Dan Tyminski
Escape to the foothills with us as we journey through the idyllic town of Colfax and experience the final day of the Strawberry Music Festival. Under perfect late May skies, this adventure celebrates the often-overlooked treasures hiding just o...
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Ep. 267 Today's Peep It's Saturday Night with Cousin Nic and Friend Jefe at the Strawberry Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Food, Music, Friends, Community, But a Real Downer Exit from the Fairgrounds Tonight
Hunger leads the way as we explore the Strawberry Music Festival on Saturday, May 24th. With the sun setting and live music filtering through the meadow, we embark on a sensory journey through the festival's food court, where tantalizing aromas...
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Ep. 266 Today's Peep Visits the Strawberry Music Festival: Harmonies, Humor, and Memories from the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley with Pat, Cousin Nic, Friend Jefe, 3 Grown Men with a Hidden Flatulence Device
Picture this: golden sunlight filtering through towering Ponderosa Pines, the sweet sounds of acoustic music floating across a meadow, and three grown men with a hidden flatulence machine ambushing unsuspecting festival-goers. Welcome to our ad...
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Ep. 265 Today's Peep Offers Leftovers: Rummaging through the Junk Drawer of Pat's Mind, Including the Horrors of Miracle Whip, Bucket of Chicken Gizzards, Costco Closing All U.S. Stores, and a Twin Bill in Today's Rare Record Spin
Why does Miracle Whip exist, and who thought putting it in a carrot-raisin salad was a good idea? These are the burning questions explored in this delightfully random episode that feels like rummaging through the junk drawer of Pat's mind—findi...
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Ep. 264 Today's Peep Shows Gratitude for the Birthday Wishes & Party, Looks Forward to this Week's Strawberry Music Festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Purdy Strikes Gold, National Lampoon Radio Hour Pop-Ins, and a HUGE Hit from '82
The spectacular spring weather in Northern California sets the perfect backdrop for reflections on birthdays, community building, and exciting new developments for the podcast. From hosting a birthday gathering in a newly remodeled home to rece...
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Ep. 263 Today's Peep Shares Birthday Reflections, With His Trademark Humor, Pat Contrasts Youthful Discussions about Sports and Music with the Inevitable Middle-Age Pivot to Colonoscopy and Shingles Stories, In Music we go from Pink Floyd to Johnny Cash
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Ep. 262 Today's Peep Enters the Vinyl Time Machine and Goes Back 50 YEARS to 1975's Greatest Rock Albums
Vinyl records weren't just music to us in 1975—they were essential investments calculated in hours worked. "How many albums will today's shift buy me?" was the perpetual question as I saved for treasures at The Record Factory, where $3.33 could...
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Ep. 261 Today's Peep My Conversation with Pete Rose "Charlie Hustle" who Candidly Discusses Everything From Being Banned from the MLB Hall of Fame, to Being Reinstated- A Baseball Legend Remembered
Baseball's all-time hits leader Pete Rose has finally been reinstated by Major League Baseball—though only after his death. In a stunning announcement that shook the baseball world, Commissioner Rob Manfred removed both Rose and Shoeless Joe Ja...
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Ep. 260 Today's Peep Could be A Deja Vu, Did I Play This Record Before? How Climate Shapes Music Listening Habits, Car Dealership Experiences and the "Sales Badger" and "Sail On" on this Cloudy Spring Day
When rain taps against your window, do you reach for Pink Floyd? When summer heat blazes, does Sublime suddenly sound perfect? This fascinating episode explores how our musical preferences adapt to weather conditions, offering a wonderfully per...
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Ep. 259 Today's Peep Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk: A Deep Dive into Comedy's Most Iconic Trio The Three Stooges Legacy as Revealed by Stooges Expert and Long-Time Colleague and Friend Ryan Harris
Some comedy acts fade with time. Others, like The Three Stooges, become immortal. In this laughter-filled episode, Pat welcomes fellow Stooges enthusiast Ryan Harris for a fascinating journey through the remarkable history of Moe, Larry, Curly,...
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Ep. 258 Today's Peep The DMV Reality Check: Real ID Adventures, Driver's License Photos, When Government Paper Work Reveals Eye-Opening Life Changes, and Vintage "Hot Wax" in Today's Rare-Record Spin
Taking you along on my adventure to get my Real ID at the DMV before my license expires, including an unexpected health discovery and breaking DMV employee stereotypes.• Driving with Darlyne "With a Y" to the smaller Grass Valley DMV fo...
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Ep. 257 Today's Peep Sound Waves: The Journey of Musical Discovery, Do We Really Stop Finding New Music After 30? He Thought He Was A Genius But He's Not Reaching His Dreams in Today's Rare-Record Spin
Does our musical curiosity genuinely wither away after age 30? Today's episode challenges this common belief as we dive into the fascinating world of lifelong musical discovery. Far Out Magazine recently posed this provocative ques...
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Ep. 256 Today's Peep Welcomes Barry Manilow for a Conversation on Life, Music, Memorable Jingles and His Legacy
Barry Manilow, the legendary performer who has sold a staggering 85 million albums worldwide, brings his unmistakable warmth and candor to this intimate conversation about his extraordinary musical journey. Despite approaching his ...
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Ep. 255 Today's Peep Happy Cinco de Mayo! Music Festival Memories, Peep Gathering WITH WINE Coming Soon! And "Booty Butt"
Pat shares his weekend adventure to Miner's Leap Winery while planning a gathering for Pat's Peeps businesses and announcing an upcoming Sicily trip with Conservative Tours this fall. He takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the Strawb...
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