Gagnation Podcast - Adventures in Music, Sports, Enterprise, and Leisure

12/18/2021

Re-posting the 2020 Holiday Music Episode
https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Happy-Holidays-2020---The-Joy-of-Christmas-Music-eo0b47

This episode is dedicated to JD Defazio. The Gag and Scotty put a wrap on this crazy year by talking about the power and joy of Christmas music during the holiday season. They talk about their own childhood experiences, (15:00) the popularity of Christmas music, and (24:00) review some unheralded Ch...

07/28/2021

Scotty and I just dropped a brand new episode. We all need to celebrate the Tribute Band

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Tribute-Bands---The-Reason-We-Love-Em---featuring-Scotty-e152mkr

Scotty joins The Gag and they discuss all the great reason to love The Tribute Bands (cover bands). They tell a few stories about recently seeing Flashback Heart Attack (80's New Wave Tribute band) and the amount of joy the band delivered to their fans. Discussion points include the type of Tribute....

05/13/2021

Scotty and I just dropped another rock and roll themed episode - We dig into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/2021-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-Of-Fame-Nominees-e10p98k

The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees have been recently announced. Gagnation's most popular guest Scotty discusses with The Gag the nominees, the criteria (or lack of criteria) to be inducted, the voting process and some of the blunders of the past. They also discuss some of the great bands....

04/27/2021

New Episode to Celebrate Earth Day - featuring Rachel Gagnon

To commemorate Earth Day on April 22, Gagnation invited Rachel Gagnon on the podcast to discusses sustainability. 38% of Gen Z practice sustainability, compared to only 15% of Americans 55+. We discuss some of the issues and policies around sustainability and the concept of "Greenwashing" In Part 2....

04/16/2021

New Episode - if you liked the last Rock and Roll themed episode, I think you will dig this one

Just in time for 420 and Bicycle Day, this episode discusses the influence of drugs in Rock and Roll. Gagnation's most popular guest Scotty discusses with The Gag, the origins of 420 and Bicycle Day, the influence of drugs in Rock and Roll in the 60's and 70's and even in today's Reggae and JamBand....

04/15/2021

Scotty and I have been working up a new 420 themed episode - Coming Soon!

03/13/2021

New Episode - The Greatest Live Albums Ever - with Scotty and Hallzee https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/The-Best-Rock-Live-Albums-Ever-featuring-Scotty-and-Hallzee-ersjf9

Looks like we may have live concerts this summer or fall, so Gagnation wants to go back in history and discuss The Best Live Albums Ever. This episode includes special guests Scotty and Hallzee who help The Gag come up with a Top 10 List. They talk about how the best live albums captured the essence...

02/27/2021

New episode just dropped - More Great Soundtracks of the 80's and 90's - We heard the listeners feedback and created another episode just for you. https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Part-2---Best-Movie-Soundtracks-of-the-80s-and-90s---We-Heard-You-eqsdfb

The 80's and 90's were the golden age for movie soundtracks. This is the follow up episode that is a response to listener feedback and comments to the first episode. The fans loved the first episode but were highly critical of some of the movies that were not covered. Special guest Scotty returns to...

12/19/2020

12/19/2020

It's been a while, but a new Gagnation episode coming tomorrow morning - let's talk Christmas tunes with Scotty!
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09/13/2020

New episode - Best Movie Soundtracks of the 80's and 90's https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/The-Best-Movie-Soundtracks-of-the-80s-and-90s---featuring-Scotty-ejg8h1

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The 80's and 90's were the golden age for movie soundtracks. Special guest Scotty returns to bless the Gagnation with his wisdom and we discuss the impact music has had on films and the creative process that goes into it. Prior to the 80's, the role music played in cinema was more passive and limite...

07/25/2020

New Episode - NBA Is Back - Hell Yeah! - featuring Mr. Russ

07/18/2020

It's been awhile, but like Baseball, Gagnation is back !- Jeff Spears joins me to discuss the funky changes being implemented for the 2020 MLB season
https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Baseball-Is-Back---Well-Kind-Of---special-guest-Jeff-Spears-egt0tb

06/13/2020

From Rise Up - Black Out Episode -
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

Campaign Zero is a comprehensive platform of policy solutions to end police violence in America.

06/13/2020

As mentioned on the Rise Up - Black Out - Emmanual Acho - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man with Matthew McConaughey
https://uncomfortableconvos.com/

But you cannot fix a problem that you do not know you have. And if “ignorance is bliss”, in this case, bliss has caused bo***ge and pain for others. But there is a fix. We can all access the life-saving medicine that will cure the world’s most ailing, long-lasting pandemic. But in order to acc...

06/12/2020

New Episode - Rise Up - Black Out

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Rise-Up---Black-Out-ef938i

A little different from most Gagnation episodes, but very important. The Gag attempts to educate the audience on the recent developments and urges the listeners to have some compassion for those that are impacted. He reviews some of the recent events and moments around the recent civil unrest. He al...

05/25/2020

This is the moment where The High-Five was created - Glenn Burke and Dusty Baker October 2, 1977, Los Angeles

05/24/2020

New episode out! - I'm worried about the High- 5 going away. There's lots to to consider. Will The High-FIve Survive or WIll It Be R.I.P. 1977-2020

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Will-The-High-Five-Survive--Or-Will-It-Be-R-I-P--1977-2020---featuring-Jeff-Spears-eeedb4

The Gag and special guest High-5 expert Jeff Spears thoroughly discuss all aspects of the celebratory gesture. They dig into the history, the pop cultural relevance, variations of the HIgh Five, and the appropriate times to use it. They also analyze the issues the beloved High-5 is currently facing....

05/23/2020

Last weeks Gagnation special guest John Weber was featured in the OC Register today

https://www.ocregister.com/2020/05/22/no-cif-ss-baseball-finals-this-year-but-three-o-c-coaches-have-good-memories-from-last-seasons-championship-moments/

The coaches for Cypress, Kennedy and Santa Margarita have been reflecting recently on memories from happier times — just last spring.

05/19/2020

It's live - checkout Episode 12 -

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/We-Are-Still-Champions---Talking-High-School-Baseball-and-Softball-with-Cypress-High-Head-Coaches--John-Weber-and-Kevin-Dull-edvh8n

For the first time, coming live from "The Garage", the unofficial Cypress Athletics Hall of Fame. JD Defazo gives us an overview of the legendary garage before we dive into the show. This episode is released on the one year anniversary (May 18, 2019) of Cypress High School pulling off the double cha...

05/18/2020

May 18, 2019 - Cypress High won the CIF Championship in both Baseball and Softball - Today is the one year anniversary and Gagnation will be dropping an episode later today

05/15/2020

Here are the report card details of the New LA Rams uniforms (C+). Bring back the Iconic Ram horns and they would earn a B+

05/15/2020

New Rams Uniforms - This is what a C+ looks like. At least this photo hides the terrible Ram Horns/Swoshy thing, and the gradient number makes me want to puke

05/14/2020

Emergency Episode - LA Rams Uniform Review

The LA Rams revealed their new uniforms on May 13th. The Gag reveiws and grades the different components of the kit, and he let's you know his opinion. Also, takes a few minutes to pick a few bone with The Rams marketing organization and shares comments from a number of Gagnation listeners. The Gag....

05/11/2020

From listener and contributor, Mike Ross - Larry Tadlock’s (RIP)pristine jukebox - amazing job filling that baby with Vinyl 45’s of 50’s classics including two selections from the legendary “Little Richard” (RIP)

05/09/2020

Some Jukebox Classics mentioned on the Ultimate Jukebox Playlist episode

A playlist featuring Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Replacements, and others

05/09/2020

Episode 10 is now live- The final episode of the Vinyl 45 Trilogy - The Ultimate Jukebox Playlist - featuring Scotty

https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Ultimate-Jukebox-Playlist---There-Is-More-To-It-Than-You-Think---featuring-Scotty-edqepc

Filling a jukebox with Vinyl 45's has its complexities that need to be addressed. First the jukebox only holds 70 45s, the availability of 45's is limited and sourcing quality 45's is a challenge. The Gag and Scotty discuss how to tackle these issues and ultimately conclude that the journey of findi...

05/08/2020

Currently putting the final touches on completing the Vinyl 45 Trilogy!

05/03/2020

Playlist of the songs we discussed on Episode 9 - Surprisingly it's a good listen and the songs flow well together, perfect for a sunday morning walk

As discussed May 2, 2020 on the Gagnation podcast Episode 9 - Eight Great B-Sides and Two Bonus Tracks (Beach Boy and The Smiths)

05/02/2020

Episode 9 has arrived - Scotty's back for more music and nostalgia. 8 Great Vinyl B-sides - check out stories about Kiss, The Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, U2, XTC, Bowie and more .... https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/8-Great-Vinyl-B-Sides---featuring-Scotty-edgv20

The Gag and Scotty review 8 great B-sides that they feel were better than the A-Sides. The boys give more facts, more stories, and more nostalgia. They cover classic B-sides from Kiss, The Beatles, The Stones, David Bowie, The Monkees, XTC, Led Zeppelin, U2 and more. They also clear up some facts on...

04/29/2020

Special Addendum episode is live - The Gag and MIke Ross review the NFL First Round QB draft choices from 2004 -2015 https://anchor.fm/bill-gagnon/episodes/Special-Addendum---NFL-Drafts-2004-2015-QB-Reviews-eda0ph

Special Addendum to Episode 8 - NFL Draft - Will The First Round QB Draft Choices Pan Out? - The Gag and Mike Ross take the listeners through the 35 QBs selected in the first round from 2004-2015. The duo classify each QB as either a Superstar, Solid, journeyman, or a Bust. Only 3 were rated as Supe...

04/27/2020

Ross and The Gag's QB classification of the 49 QB's drafted in the first round going back to 2004-2019, and our prediction for the class of 2020

04/26/2020

Sunday morning, time for some NFL - New NFL Draft-themed episode with special guest Mike Ross - now available!🏈🇺🇸

The Gag and special guest draft expert Mike Ross evaluate the 2020 1st round QB selections and project how they will perform in the future. The two review the 49 QB drafted in the first round since 2004 and determined that only five have became superstars. The boys look at the facts and call it like...

04/25/2020

Be on the lookout for a Special NFL Draft episode - Did the Bengals, Dolphins, Bolts, And Packers make the right QB choice

04/25/2020

Best thing from the Stones this century reflecting on the current times.

https://open.spotify.com/album/78s6su3Cox4tVqNi6uTuCR?si=X73uDEJ9SSSSKxKz902iOA

The Rolling Stones · Single · 2020 · 1 songs.