Bongo Johnny 
Radio Free Bongo
| Sat, Nov 15 2008 |
Sometimes It's A Rocky Road |
| Volume 68 gives us faith that there are better days ahead. Let's hope that what seems bad now will all come out well in the end. |
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| Fri, Oct 17 2008 |
Somebody Else's Wants and Needs |
| On Volume 67 we play some music based on some very specific subjects. Tell somebody you want it and need it. |
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| Fri, Sep 19 2008 |
Stormy Times And Youthful Days |
| Ike, younger days and changes are on tap for volume 66. Drink up. |
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| Sat, Aug 30 2008 |
Labor Day 2008 |
| On volume 65 of Radio Free Bongo it's a Labor Day theme. We try to work smart, not hard. |
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| Fri, Aug 15 2008 |
Tales Of The Rails |
| All aboard for volume 64 of Radio Free Bongo. Were riding that magic carpet made of steel. |
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| Fri, Aug 01 2008 |
Happy 65th, Mick |
| Mick Jagger turns 65! Volume 63 of Radio Free Bongo salutes the new "Senior Citizen" with an hour long tribute. Let's get some satisfaction! |
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| Fri, Jul 18 2008 |
More 45's Of The 60's |
| Volume 62 of Radio Free Bongo plays more "hot wax" hits put out from 1963-1968. Put another dime in the jukebox. |
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| Wed, Jul 02 2008 |
Red Lights And The Fourth Of July |
| July 4th fireworks on Volume 62 of Radio Free Bongo. Tales of The World's Oldest Profession and The Land Of The Free. |
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| Fri, Jun 13 2008 |
Covering Bob Dylan |
| On Volume 60 of Radio Free Bongo, I'm playing Dylan but I'm NOT playing Dylan. Confused? So am I. |
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| Tue, May 27 2008 |
Magic And Voodoo Economics |
| It's hocus pocus and tough times on volume 59 of Radio Free Bongo. Presto! |
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| Sun, May 11 2008 |
Hard-Hearted, Nosey Truckers |
| Three themes in one podcast. Radio Free Bongo gives you more for your money. |
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| Mon, Apr 21 2008 |
Superman, God and Other Heroes |
| Volume 57 of Radio Free Bongo takes to the air with tales of Super Heroes, Religion and Pop Songs. Let us pray. |
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| Thu, Mar 20 2008 |
Let There Be Country |
| On Volume 56 of Radio Free Bongo we offer 2 kinds of music, Country AND Western. Caution! Some of these songs just might take you back. Hang on to your Ten Gallon hat. |
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| Mon, Mar 10 2008 |
Next Stop, Greenwich Village |
| Volume 55 of Radio Free Bongo takes you to New York City's Greenwich Village in the early 60's and plays the music from some of the many musicians who got their start there. |
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| Fri, Feb 22 2008 |
1967 Part 2 |
| There just wasn't enough time to play all my 1967 favorites on the last episode so Volume 54 will take it from here. Right on! |
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| Mon, Feb 11 2008 |
1967 |
| Volume 53 of Radio Free Bongo explores some of the great music released during the year of 1967. Flower Power to the people. |
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| Sat, Jan 19 2008 |
It's All In The Name |
| On volume 52 of Radio Free Bongo we're taking names and kicking ass. With your host What's-His-Name. |
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| Mon, Jan 07 2008 |
Bongo Johnny Rides Again |
| Volume 51 of Radio Free Bongo goes all over the place. Enjoy the ride. |
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| Mon, Dec 17 2007 |
The 50th Episode Show |
| On volume 50 of Radio Free Bongo we celebrate this special occasion with a special guest. More hi jinx than an episode of "Leave It To Beaver". Check it out. |
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| Mon, Nov 12 2007 |
Let It Rock |
| Rock And Roll is King. Or at least it used to be. Volume 49 of Radio Free Bongo has rock in it's heart and rocks in it's head. |
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| Mon, Oct 15 2007 |
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night. |
| In baseball, that means striking out a batter on three pitches. On Volume 48 of Radio Free Bongo, that means we play songs for the morning, songs for the afternoon and songs for the night. Have a nice day! |
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| Mon, Sep 24 2007 |
Sex, Lies But No Videotape |
| Volume 47 of Radio Free Bongo sends out a dedication. But I wouldn't want it sent to me. |
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| Sat, Sep 01 2007 |
Labor Day |
| Volume 46 of Radio Free Bongo starts out with a salute to Labor Day. Then we reflect back on the summer in pictures and end up with some hearsay. |
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| Mon, Aug 20 2007 |
Bad Times, Good Times |
| Recent events on the East Coast are on the menu for Volume 45 of Radio Free Bongo. You'll be blown away. |
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| Sat, Aug 04 2007 |
A Mid-Summer Night's Madness |
| Volume 44 of Radio Free Bongo covers....well, listen and find out! |
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| Wed, Jul 11 2007 |
The Dr. Debongo Show |
| A little tribute to the wackier side of 60's-70's radio. WHOOOO-HA! |
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| Thu, Jun 21 2007 |
45's Of The 60's |
| On volume 42 of RFB, we bring back the days of the venerable 45RPM record by playing various 45's released from 1962-1968. Move to the groove(s)! |
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| Wed, Jun 06 2007 |
The High and the Mighty |
| We open with some songs to get you high. We close with some mighty tough hombres. In between we play some "colorful" songs. It's volume 41 of Radio Free Bongo. |
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| Fri, May 11 2007 |
Getting Your Phil |
| We open with a little "tribute" to musical bad boy Phil Spector. Then we wing it from there.Volume 40 of Radio Free Bongo is on the air. |
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| Fri, Apr 27 2007 |
Professions |
| On Volume 39 of RFB, Bongo Johnny is back and playing songs about three specific professions. Doctors, Judges and a hot topic of the 60's...Spies. Get a job! |
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| Wed, Apr 18 2007 |
Another Bonehead Show |
| Because of the overwhelming public response to his first fill-in show, Randy Bone is back to do another one. OK, truth is I was too lazy to do my own podcast. Take it away, Bone. |
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| Sat, Apr 07 2007 |
I Got The Blues....Again |
| Radio Free Bongo returns to the Blues in Volume 37. We alternate between the "old timers" and the "newer guys". Mercy, mercy! |
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| Sat, Mar 24 2007 |
Across the Tracks |
| Up with the poor and down with the rich. Then we go up in flames. Volume 36 of RFB is on the air. |
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| Sat, Mar 10 2007 |
The One Year Anniversary Show |
| Radio Free Bongo is one year old today. Come celebrate with Volume 35. |
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| Fri, Feb 23 2007 |
A Bonehead Show |
| Bongo Johnny goes on Sabbatical. Randy Bone takes the reins of Radio Free Bongo for Volume 34. God help us all! |
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| Mon, Feb 12 2007 |
February Shivers |
| Volume 33 of RFB starts off with a tribute to "The Day The Music Died" and follow that up with a birthday shout to a Reggae legend. Then we give the Colts their championship due. We end up with a 60's psychedelic classic. Far out, man! |
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| Wed, Jan 31 2007 |
Africa Screams and Other Noises |
| We start off in the jungles of Africa. Next we check out some shady characters and then get dressed to the nines. Look sharp. |
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| Wed, Jan 17 2007 |
Frankly, My Dear.... |
| For Volume 31 of Radio Free Bongo we look at guys who lose that loving feeling...and others who get it back.Can't live with em, can't live without em. |
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| Sat, Dec 30 2006 |
Winter |
| For volume 30 of Radio Free Bongo we welcome winter. Like we have any choice. Then we start planning our winter vacation. Bundle up. |
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| Mon, Dec 25 2006 |
The Christmas Special |
| Giving you a Radio Free Bongo Christmas present on this Christmas morning. Wishing you the best and Peace On Earth. |
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| Thu, Dec 14 2006 |
John, Keith And Frank |
| On Volume 29 of Radio Free Bongo, December is the time to pay tribute to three "big guns" of Sixties music. Also,tis the season to be jolly. Happy Holidays to all and thanks for your support. |
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| Mon, Dec 04 2006 |
On The Radio |
| On Volume 28 of Radio Free Bongo we remember listening to the radio back in the 60's and celebrate it with some"radio songs". Then come the musicians who make the music. Tune in and drop out. |
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| Mon, Nov 20 2006 |
Thanks-giving |
| On Volume 27 of Radio Free Bongo we give thanks for good music and play a "traditional" Thanksgiving song. We've got the turkey right here for you. Enjoy. |
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| Mon, Oct 30 2006 |
The Halloween/Election Day Special |
| Growing up in Brooklyn, the scariest day used to be Halloween. Now as an adult, Election Day is getting to be just as scary. Volume 26 of Radio Free Bongo looks at both of these frightening days. Boo! |
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| Thu, Oct 19 2006 |
Must We Argue?....Yes! |
| Episode 25 of Radio Free Bongo asks the musical question. Can't we all just get along? I guess that's not going to happen so let's have a good arguement. After that we'll go home. |
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| Fri, Oct 06 2006 |
War And Piece |
| Volume 24 of Radio Free Bongo is on the Air. Get your rifles, ammo belts and grenades. There's 18,000 Chinese over that hill...Sorry. It's just a flashback from an encounter in Washington Square Park in 1968. |
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| Tue, Sep 26 2006 |
Real Country |
| You've heard "Faux Country" on Podcast #20. Well now you'll hear some "Real Country". Classic country artists and some of the newer stars are featured on Podcast #23. Gawwwly! |
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| Fri, Sep 15 2006 |
Life's A (Radio)Circus |
| We start with a lttle circus music for our brother Podcaster, Old Leadfoot. Then we hear some fast talking artists. Finally we end up in Outer Space. Next stop, The Moon for a visit with Alice K. |
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| Tue, Sep 05 2006 |
School Daze |
| On Episode XXI we go back to school and reminisce. Then pay tribute to us "Old Fogies". Also we look at love and loss. The summer is almost over and fall is upon us. |
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| Fri, Aug 25 2006 |
Faux Country |
| Volume XX of Radio Free Bongo, we play some Country music from artists not known for that genre. In other words "Faux Country". It's like riding a mechanical bull. Not quite the real thing. But with the same kick. YEE-HA! |
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| Tue, Aug 15 2006 |
Passings |
| It seems that lately we are always paying tribute to artists who have passed away. Well, we have two more to note on this episode of RFB. And while we're at it, let's cover the whole "passing" subject.
Requiem En Parchem. |
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| Fri, Aug 04 2006 |
Son Of Radio Free Bongo |
| Well, The Studio is is need of some quick cash so they've decided to roll out another sequel to the sequel "The Bride Of Radio Free Bongo". Filled with thrills and chills, it promises not to keep you awake. Pass the popcorn and the No-Doz. |
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| Tue, Jul 25 2006 |
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be...... |
| First we start off in England. Then we hop across The Pond to New York and the East Coast for a short stay. After that it's off to California. Then it's back to good old New York City. You'll earn plenty of Sky Miles on this trip. |
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| Fri, Jul 14 2006 |
Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll |
| On this edition of Radio Free Bongo,we dedicate a song to the World Cup winning Italian Soccer Team...and what a song it is! Then we get into some popular happenings during the 60's. Sex,drugs and Rock And Roll. The debauchery is on me.Enjoy. |
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| Tue, Jul 04 2006 |
The Early Days |
| In this episode, Radio Free Bongo looks at TV theme music from the 50's and early 60's. Then we hear from some artists who started slow but came on strong later. We feature early rock bands in Volume XV. Rock on! |
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| Sat, Jun 24 2006 |
In The Good Old Summertime |
| Volume XIV of Radio Free Bongo plays some hot summer songs,cools down by the water and then gets hot again. Ole! Happy Summer.
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| Thu, Jun 15 2006 |
Crime, Punishment And Ships At Sea |
| Musical selections about Law and Order and life on the High Seas. Volume XIII of Radio Free Bongo is about to set sail. |
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| Fri, Jun 02 2006 |
Soul Of The Sixties |
| Volume XII of RFB shows it's Soul. Motown soul,that is. Born in the 60's. Lots of memories here. Testify! |
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| Mon, May 22 2006 |
Pioneers |
| Volume XI of Radio Free Bongo explores some of the pioneers of the 60's and their groundbreaking music. Also a birthday salute to one of Music's true pioneers. |
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| Fri, May 12 2006 |
What's In a Name? |
| Volume 10 of Radio Free Bongo starts off with a set dedicated to Donovan Leitch for his birthday. Then, we get into some good old fashion name calling(tongue in cheek,of course). And finally if you've got the time,I got the music. What did you call me? |
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| Fri, May 05 2006 |
Planes, Trains And Automobiles |
| With apologies to Steve Martin and the late John Candy, Volume IX of Radio Free Bongo deals with these different modes of transportation,Sixties-style.All aboard! |
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| Fri, Apr 28 2006 |
Ladies Night |
| It's Ladies Night and first we have the ladies singing their songs. Then we have the men on the ladies. That doesn't sound right, does it? Actually,the men sing about the ladies. Dollar drinks for all. |
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| Fri, Apr 21 2006 |
Those Wacky Sixties (Part 2) |
| Back to the 60's (and 70's). Giving the Devil His due. The Drug Culture,Peace And Love. Let the Sun shine in,you hippie freaks. |
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| Fri, Apr 14 2006 |
Those Wacky Sixties |
| Some unusual songs from the late 50's and 60's. Protest songs and remembering the late Phil Ochs and Gene Pitney. Enjoy,enjoy. |
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| Fri, Apr 07 2006 |
I Got The Blues |
| Volume V Of Radio Free Bongo feaures The Blues from start to finish. Nough said. |
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| Fri, Mar 31 2006 |
Let The Games Begin |
| Volume IV of Radio Free Bongo celebrating the opening of the Major League Baseball season, a tribute to the late Buck Owens and some rockin' dance music.Try it, you'll like it. |
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| Fri, Mar 24 2006 |
Who Are You? |
| Volume III of Radio Free Bongo asks who are you and what's important to you. Also some live material and songs with a New York connection. |
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| Fri, Mar 17 2006 |
The Bride Of Radio Free Bongo |
| Like a bad sequel to a horror film, Radio Free Bongo is back to strike at your aural senses. Be afraid, be very afraid. |
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| Fri, Mar 10 2006 |
Welcome to The Show |
| The launch of Radio Free Bongo. Playing the more obscure music from the 60's and 70's. Take a trip back in time with your host Bongo Johnny. |
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