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DIG THIS WITH BILL MESNIK AND RICH BUCKLAND- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS

Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
Bob Dylan
Music
Baseball
Nick Drake
Automobiles
Maui, United States
Jackson Browne
Will Oldham
Blues
Jazz
Tom Jones
Albert King
Joe Hill
Arthur Alexander
Don Covay
Traffic
David Bowie
John Coltrane
Neil Young
Billy Stewart

My Fellow Americans, Life is actually just a microscopic, deluded moment in time, so let's cut to the freakin' chase. One look at our impending election debacle can solidify my case. It has been my contention since birth, that the answer to every difficulty we encounter on this sacred yet demented Stone, can be revealed with ultimate clarity through the ultra neurotic engagements of Music, Art, Li... more

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The Mighty Mez
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT IN REMEMBRANCE OF DAVE MASON (5/10/1946 - 4/19/2026): A SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET REWIND with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #44: WHO KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW MAY BRING by Traffic (United Artists, 1968)
Augie Meyers
Musician, member of the Sir Douglas Quintet
Sir Douglas Quintet
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS RETURN FOR “YAMMER-FEST- PART TWO" - LIVE FROM THE HOTEL BOHEMIA- RICH BUCKLAND & BILL MESNIK WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS AT THE HOTEL BOHEMIA: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, AUGIE MEYERS, AND JOHN HAMMOND, JR. - TALK, TALK BABY!
John Hammond Jr.
Influential blues guitarist; son of John Hammond Sr.
Native American schools benefit show / various ensembles
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS RETURN FOR “YAMMER-FEST- PART TWO" - LIVE FROM THE HOTEL BOHEMIA- RICH BUCKLAND & BILL MESNIK WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS AT THE HOTEL BOHEMIA: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, AUGIE MEYERS, AND JOHN HAMMOND, JR. - TALK, TALK BABY!
Country Joe McDonald
Founder/lead of Country Joe and the Fish, Woodstock-era icon
Country Joe and the Fish
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS RETURN FOR “YAMMER-FEST- PART TWO" - LIVE FROM THE HOTEL BOHEMIA- RICH BUCKLAND & BILL MESNIK WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS AT THE HOTEL BOHEMIA: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, AUGIE MEYERS, AND JOHN HAMMOND, JR. - TALK, TALK BABY!
Freddy Cannon
Rock and roll singer known for Palisades Park and other 1960s hits
Swan, later Warner Bros. Records
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT A CLASSIC "PUT ON A STACK OF 45s" REWIND - PALISADES PARK - FREDDY "BOOM BOOM" CANNON - (SWAN, 1962)
Wanda Jackson
Founding mother of Rockabilly, veteran performer across rockabilly, gospel, and country
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - FEMMES OF FUSION: COMIN' UP TO THE HOUSE WITH SARAH JAROSZ AND DOWN INTO A WHIRLPOOL WITH WANDA JACKSON. DOUBLE DOWN!!
Sarah Jarosz
Indie Americana artist known for fusing country with jazz and modern folk
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - FEMMES OF FUSION: COMIN' UP TO THE HOUSE WITH SARAH JAROSZ AND DOWN INTO A WHIRLPOOL WITH WANDA JACKSON. DOUBLE DOWN!!
Tom Jones
Renowned singer referenced as part of the devotional program
Music/Entertainment
Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS OFFER A TRIPLE-PLAY DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED BY JAN AND DEAN, TOM JONES, AND EVIL WIENER.
Evil Wiener
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Episode: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS OFFER A TRIPLE-PLAY DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED BY JAN AND DEAN, TOM JONES, AND EVIL WIENER.

Hosts

Bill Mesnik
Host of multiple music/history shows; brings narrative voice and deep knowledge of 1960s–70s culture; often anchors conversations with anecdotes and critical perspective.
Rich Buckland
Co-host with a knack for eclectic cultural references, humor, and a warm, conversational style; drives the show's archival explorations and artist spotlights.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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    Blue Coffee Mug
    United States10 years ago
  • Bring it with you when you come

    Jim Schwall absolutely shreds the blues mandolin in this piece! Gotta hear it-LOUD!

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    The Muleskinner
    United States13 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Amazing Podcast! William Burroughs, Tom Waits, Jack Kerouac - fantastic! So happy I stumbled across it

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    trompelejoe
    United Kingdom14 years ago

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Two hosts share a conversational, nostalgia-tinged tour through music, arts, literature, and counterculture, weaving personal memories with historical context. The program often focuses on 1960s–1970s rock, soul, and folk, exploring artists, iconic songs, cover versions, and the business side of the industry, all with warm humor, keen listening, and anecdotal storytelling. Listeners can expect deep-dive discussions, cultural reflections, and playful banter that connect classic records to broader social moments and enduring mood shifts. A standout vibe is the blend of scholarly music history with a club-by-club, intimate atmosphere that feels unscripted and affectionately reverent, making it appealing to fans of deep cuts, legendary artists,... more

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4. Country Joe McDonald
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6. Wanda Jackson
7. Sarah Jarosz
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