Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

Justin Gausman

"Elvis is history," Carl Perkins once said, "and anytime anyone or anything becomes history, whether it be Pearl Harbor or Elvis, it will never go away. The world will never tire of his songs." TCBCast is an unofficial fan podcast featuring co-hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman, along with regular guest co-hosts Ryan Droste and Bec Wyles, plus an array of Elvis fans and experts setting out to better understand that history, and those songs. Tackling topics from throughout Elvis's lifetime and beyond, TCBCast seeks to offer thoughtful, intelligent, heartfelt and honest discourse on Presley's career, his influences, the people who made his work possible, and the cultural phenomenon surrounding his iconography. TCBCast is not associated with or endorsed by Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Authentic Brands Group or Sony.
profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - Grieving Lisa Marie Presley

Grieving Lisa Marie Presley

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

01/13/23 • 37 min

Rest in Peace - Lisa Marie Presley

February 1, 1968 - January 12, 2023

It is okay to grieve. We all do it differently. But it's important to talk about it. Lisa Marie told us to.

Gurdip, Justin, Ryan and Bec are all here to talk openly through our raw feelings and thoughts.

Read Lisa's full essay on grief here:

https://people.com/music/lisa-marie-presley-was-destroyed-by-son-benjamins-death-grief-essay/

Lisa Marie Presley's albums "To Whom It May Concern," "Now What" and "Storm and Grace" are all available to listen to on all major music platforms, as well as "Where No One Stands Alone," the 2018 project she produced centered around her father's spiritual music.

profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast 301: Elvis: A Canadian Tribute (1978) Album Review

TCBCast 301: Elvis: A Canadian Tribute (1978) Album Review

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

01/16/24 • 88 min

Gurdip & Justin ring in 2024 by looking at one of the earliest posthumous albums from 1978, "A Canadian Tribute," created to celebrate Elvis' 1957 tour of Canada and the songs Elvis recorded that have Canadian connections. Gurdip, as our resident Canadian, had this one in his youth so the guys decided to see if it holds up as well as it did back in the day.

The guys also discuss the announcement of Lisa Marie's new book, coming this October completed by Riley Keough, additional information on the Elvis Evolution experience scheduled to premiere this November, and the announcement that EPE has acquired what is claimed to be the original 1954 acetate of "That's All Right" played on the air by Dewey Phillips, the authenticity of which has been called into question in numerous fan groups and most prominently by our friends at EAP Society (please check out their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDKGo5lpx40)

Gurdip grills Justin on a different type of Elvis trivia, and for Song of the Week, he takes on "Are You Sincere" from the 1973 "Raised on Rock" album, while Justin ponders "What Now, What Next, Where To?" - a solid 1963 cut that undeservedly languished as a bonus track on the soundtrack for "Double Trouble."

If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast Commentary Teaser: "The Girl Can't Help It"

TCBCast Commentary Teaser: "The Girl Can't Help It"

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

06/19/21 • 7 min

Here's a brief teaser of one of our first exclusive unofficial commentaries we did for supporters at Patreon.com/TCBCast. This time we took a look at the 1958 rock and roll film "The Girl Can't Help It" starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmond O'Brien with appearances by Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Platters, The Treniers, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Julie London, Freddie Bell & The Bell Boys and more. We uncovered a surprising load of Elvis connections throughout!

If you enjoy this teaser, please consider joining to support the show at Patreon.com/TCBCast to receive access to dozens of hours of new, exclusive and early access bonus content including film commentaries on Elvis- and early rock-related movies, topic & Song of the Week polls, Blue Suede Reviews video essay series covering all of Elvis' movies chronologically, and more!

Thanks to all our current and previous patrons for their support!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast 304: Blue Suede Shoes: The History, The Fashion, The Song

TCBCast 304: Blue Suede Shoes: The History, The Fashion, The Song

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

02/14/24 • 121 min

One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready...

For our main topic this week, Justin's extensive Song of the Week takes priority, as the guys dig into the history of "Blue Suede Shoes," originally written and recorded by Carl Perkins and famously associated with Elvis throughout his career and beyond. What was Carl tapping into when he wrote it in 1955, why did it have such appeal, and has it been overplayed? Numerous versions by both Perkins and Elvis over the years are covered and discussed.

The story doesn't stop there - Justin's dug up what he believes to be some history behind when the soft, delicate dyed leather itself leapt the gender line and was introduced into men's footwear after decades of being associated with women and European nobility.

Then Gurdip, for his Song of the Week, selects "I Love You Because," the country-pop ballad that Elvis toyed around with alongside Scotty and Bill during that first professional Sun session that would later explode with "That's All Right."

An irreplaceable source this week was the book "Go Cat Go: The Life and Times of Carl Perkins, the King of Rockabilly" by Carl Perkins and David McGee and is highly recommended reading.

Here's a link to the auction site with photos of Elvis' blue suede shoes as worn on the Steve Allen Show: https://rockhurstauctions.com/1956_Elvis_Presley_Owned_and_Worn_Blue_Suede_Shoes-LOT7513.aspx

If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - "Return of the King" Netflix Trailer Reaction

"Return of the King" Netflix Trailer Reaction

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

10/17/24 • 17 min

Netflix has dropped the trailer for the new documentary about the making of the 68 Comeback Special releasing November 13. Gurdip and Justin were in the middle of recording another episode when the trailer landed, so the guys dropped everything to react immediately.

Watch the trailer for "Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHStpufGGzA

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast Commentary Teaser: "Top Secret"

TCBCast Commentary Teaser: "Top Secret"

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

05/26/21 • 7 min

Over on the TCBCast Patreon, we just released our unofficial commentary for the 1984 comedy spoof "Top Secret," starring Val Kilmer as Elvis pastiche Nick Rivers and from the creative team behind "Airplane!" Here's a brief teaser.

If you enjoy this teaser, please consider joining to support the show at Patreon.com/TCBCast to receive access to dozens of hours of new, exclusive and early access bonus content including film commentaries on Elvis- and early rock-related movies, topic polls, Blue Suede Reviews video essay series covering all of Elvis' movies chronologically and more!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast 287: Elvis and Country Music Part 2: The Hillbilly Cat Changes Country Forever
play

10/03/23 • 122 min

Part 2 of the Elvis and Country Music saga picks up right where Justin and guest host Garrett Cash left off, with a deconstruction of both sides of Elvis' first Sun single. Elvis's country career is traced through his time at Sun and on the Louisiana Hayride, dedicating time to sidebar the realities of how flawed the way we discuss and understand country music as a genre during this period will always be due to the historical omission of the countless non-white artists who loved performing country music, but were disincentivized from recording in that genre by A&R reps and studio execs, and rarely allowed a welcome presence with country audiences. And to that end, was Chuck Berry just a country music artist hiding in plain sight all along?

We also begin to see the beginnings of the development of the Nashville Sound as Elvis joins RCA and single-handedly popularizes the gospel backing group sound in country music by demanding to work with The Jordanaires. Zig-zagging between the "traditional" country songs Elvis dabbled in during the 1950s and the actual charting country hits he had between 1956-1958, like, you know, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock and Hard Headed Woman, we land on the popular notion held in country lore that Elvis simply outgrew country by the late 1950s... but what if the truth was more complicated - and malicious - than how the Nashville establishment, and even more contemporary retrospectives like Ken Burns' Country Music, has told it?

You can find more of Garrett on "The Beat! With Garrett Cash" on SoundCloud at: https://soundcloud.com/garrett-cash-635212819

As well as on the Let It Roll Podcast miniseries "Holy Roll" at: https://letitrollpodcast.substack.com/p/let-it-roll-with-garrett-cash

In late October we will be releasing a YouTube and Spotify playlist with as many songs featured on this series as possible. Stay tuned to our social media pages for details. This series would not be possible without the support of TCBCast Patreon backers, thank you to all of our patrons!

This is not remotely comprehensive or in any order whatsoever but among some of the key resources that we found useful for this 2nd episode are:

Ken Burns’ Country Music - Documentary, Book & Soundtrack

The Birth of Rock and Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records by Colin Escott and Peter Guralnick

Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick

Walk A Lonely Street: Elvis Presley, Country Music and the True Story of Heartbreak Hotel by Tony Plews

Cocaine and Rhinestones by Tyler Mahan Coe

The Nashville Sound by Paul Hemphill

How Nashville Became Music City, USA by Michael Kosser

TheMusicalDivide.com: "Pop Goes the Country" Blog

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast Commentary Teaser: Sitcom Month

TCBCast Commentary Teaser: Sitcom Month

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

06/24/21 • 11 min

Here's a brief teaser some of our exclusive unofficial commentaries we did for supporters at Patreon.com/TCBCast. This month, we spent time examining a handful of depictions of Elvis or Elvis imagery in TV sitcoms to better understand how all these shows over the years contributed to the general public's (mis)understanding of who Elvis was. Among them, we looked at episodes of ALF, Happy Days and Full House.

If you enjoy this teaser, please consider joining to support the show at Patreon.com/TCBCast to receive access to dozens of hours of new, exclusive and early access bonus content including film commentaries on Elvis- and early rock-related movies, topic & Song of the Week polls, Blue Suede Reviews video essay series covering all of Elvis' movies chronologically, and more!

Thanks to all our current and previous patrons for their support!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast 044: Singer Presents Elvis

TCBCast 044: Singer Presents Elvis

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

12/04/18 • 110 min

50 years ago, Elvis' NBC TV special aired just in time for the holidays. Gurdip & Justin break down how it happened, the show itself, and just some of its after-effects. Then for Song of the Week, Justin pulls the Doo-Wop rug out from under Gurdip, and Gurdip heads to the 70s for a stunning live ballad.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Let It Be Me

Justin: I Need You So

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast - TCBCast 338: The That's The Way It Is Rehearsals, Part 2

TCBCast 338: The That's The Way It Is Rehearsals, Part 2

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

play

11/13/24 • 107 min

Justin and Bec wrap their discussion on the recorded and filmed rehearsals undertaken for the Las Vegas engagement documented in the feature film "That's The Way It Is". The duo continues through July and August 1970's rehearsal dates, right up to August 10, the day Elvis would take the stage in front of paying customers, and reflect on the insights into Elvis and his band's creative processes along the way.

Then Gurdip taps in for Song of the Week, selecting the rowdy gospel number "If the Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side", which Elvis cut for his "How Great Thou Art" album. Justin's Song of the Week is Elvis's 1970 version of Joe South's plea for empathy and understanding, "Walk A Mile in My Shoes."

Our primary resource for this episode was the content contained within the Follow That Dream release "That's The Way It Is: 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition" including the book by David English and Pal Granlund.

Don't forget that the Netflix documentary "Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley" releases today, November 13, 2024 on Netflix. We intend to have a full-group discussion soon!

If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast have?

TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast currently has 393 episodes available.

What topics does TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music, Elvis, Music History, Podcast, Podcasts, Movies, Music Commentary and Review.

What is the most popular episode on TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast?

The episode title 'Grieving Lisa Marie Presley' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast?

The average episode length on TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast is 97 minutes.

How often are episodes of TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast released?

Episodes of TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast?

The first episode of TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast was released on Jan 30, 2018.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments