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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
Tom Jones
Jazz
Albert King
Joe Hill
Arthur Alexander
Don Covay
Traffic
David Bowie
Neil Young
John Coltrane
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)
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!
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!
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!
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

Rich Buckland
Co-host of the show; frequent participant in nostalgic, culture-forward discussions with a focus on music history and showmanship.
Bill Mesnik
Co-host of the show; expert in cultural commentary and music history with a collaborative, conversational hosting style.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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    You are a good man.

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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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    5
    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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Lively, memory-rich discussions that weave music history with personal anecdotes.
Great for fans of deep-dives into classic songs and the stories behind them.
Warm, approachable hosts who make nuanced music history accessible and entertaining.
A vibrant, nostalgia-driven vibe with thoughtful context and a dash of humor.

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A music- and culture-forward show that blends deep dives into classic rock, soul, jazz, and pop history with colorful anecdotes, archival context, and candid commentary on artists and eras. Episodes frequently center on cover songs, notable catalog explorations, and the business side of music, tempered by personal memories, humor, and a generous sense of nostalgia. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful listening experiences that pair musical analysis with cultural storytelling, making it a fit for fans of genre-crossing history and lively host banter. A standout trait is the duo's willingness to connect music to broader social moments, from Monterey Pop era dynamics to artist publishing stories, all delivered in a conversational, club-dy... more

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