How Newman and Redford Conned the World with The Sting (1973)
Send us a text Get ready to run the ultimate con. In this episode, we dive into the slick, twist-filled world of The Sting — the 1973 classic that paired Paul Newman and Robert Redford for one of Hollywood’s coolest capers. We’ll unpack how George Roy Hill’s direction, Marvin Hamlisch’s ragtime score, and that legendary twist ending turned a stylish period piece into a Best Picture winner. From the film’s jazzy Depression-era setting to the irresistible chemistry between its stars, we’re breaking down what makes The Sting a timeless grift that still plays perfectly over 50 years later. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
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Whiskey, Blues, and Brilliance: Janis Joplin’s Pearl (1971)
Send us a text In this episode, we turn up the volume on Pearl, the final and most defining album of Janis Joplin’s remarkable career. Released just months after her death in 1970, Pearl captures both the wild, unfiltered energy and the heartbreaking vulnerability that made Janis a once-in-a-generation voice. We explore how she poured her soul into songs like “Cry Baby,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” crafting a record that feels both triumphant and tragically final.Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
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Dreaming in Hi-Fi: Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly (1982)
Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into The Nightfly, Donald Fagen’s 1982 solo debut — a sleek, jazzy, and visionary album that captured both the optimism and unease of the atomic age. We explore how Fagen crafted a record that felt both personal and cinematic, reflecting the sound of late-night radio, suburban dreams, and Cold War anxieties. Join us as we tune in to Fagen’s imagined airwaves and discover why The Nightfly remains a timeless broadcast from the past — and the future. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
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Rock ‘n’ Recall: The Concert Quiz!
Send us a text Some moments stay with us forever—the roar of the crowd, the opening chords, the feeling that time stopped for just one song. Join us as we share our funniest, wildest, and most unexpected memories from the shows that rocked our worlds. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
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New Voices, New Yes: Inside Drama (1980)
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Drama (1980), one of the most surprising and divisive albums in the Yes catalog. With Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman gone, the band recruited Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles, reshaping the group’s sound for a new decade. We explore the bold risks Yes took during this turbulent lineup shift, the mix of progressive rock tradition with fresh new wave energy, and the album’s long-lasting legacy among fans. From the thunderous opener “Machine Messiah” to the radio-friendly “Into the Lens,” we break down what makes Drama a fascinating turning point in Yes’s history. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
Welcome to the 33/24 Podcast, where Dean and Erik discuss the movies and music that left marks on their growth charts. So if you’re into the popular, the seen, the unseen and the obscure, then join us weekly for a listen. We promise, you won’t be disappointed.
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