Permanent Record Podcast
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The BlueSky home of the Permanent Record Podcast. Join us as we celebrate the best music of the 80s!
If you know the music of
@christrapper.bsky.social
, you undoubtedly love the music of Chris Trapper. Chris is an amazing songwriter and a fantastic performer, and it was our pleasure to spend time with him talking about his latest album and much more!
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Permanent Record Podcast: In Conversation with Chris Trapper
Episode 197: In Conversation with Chris Trapper Brian and Sarah were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Chris Trapper, a singer-songwriter whose musical livelihood began in the 1990s. In ...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/in-conversation-with-chris-trapper
2 days ago
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About an hour from now, we will be talking with an artist we love who released their first album 29 years ago, so with apologies to our friend, official PRP artist Josee Hare, we are going full 1990s for one day!
4 days ago
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Many thanks to everyone who made time to hang out with us today, playing Bowie Bingo and chatting about music!! We had such a good time and we hope you did too!! If you happen to run into Terry, Stephanie, Franz, or Stacy, please be sure to congratulate them on their victories!!!
6 days ago
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The 2006 video release of "Touring the Angel: Live in Milan" is up for discussion in this episode, including Blue Leach, the Mohawk Hat, and much more! Also in this episode is an invitation to join Brian and Sarah for some festive Bowie Bingo!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 3) and Bowie Bingo Announcement
Episode 196: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 3) and Bowie Bingo Announcement In this episode, Brian and Sarah resume their review of Depeche Mode home video concert releases. They’re ...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-home-video-concert-releases-part-3-and-bowie-bingo-announcement
10 days ago
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All the details on how you can join us for a few festive rounds of Bowie Bingo in less than 5 minutes (almost!)
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Permanent Record Podcast: 2025 Festive Bowie Bingo Announcement
Details on how to join your friends Brian & Sarah for a few rounds of festive Bowie Bingo!
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/2025-festive-bowie-bingo-announcement
14 days ago
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Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate today! We are thankful to everyone who gives us the gift of their time and for all of the friendships we have made over the last 9 years. We have a few more episodes coming out before our Xmas break, so we hope you'll keep checking your feed!
15 days ago
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We are excited to share this MINOR ANNOUNCEMENT with everyone: BOWIE BINGO is back for the 2025 holiday season!!
23 days ago
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After spending a few hours editing our upcoming episode, I have been reminded that there are actually TWO MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS made in this one episode. If yesterday's post about a single announcement had you excited, please increase your anticipation level appropriately. It should be DOUBLED!!
25 days ago
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No lie - there will be a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT made during our next episode. And although I often use hyperbole as generously as I use salt, this time I'm NOT EVEN KIDDING AROUND!! Be here on Friday for the excitement!!
26 days ago
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Another wonderful night of music with the absolutely brilliant Colin Hay! He's the best!!
30 days ago
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It's time to get excited! Brian and Sarah continue their look back at Depeche Mode home video concert releases by traveling back to 2001 and spending "One Night in Paris" with the mighty Mode on their Exciter tour!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 2)
Episode 194: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 2) Brian and Sarah’s mini-series on Depeche Mode’s home video concert releases continues in this episode. Unlike the previous episode, whi...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-home-video-concert-releases-part-2
about 1 month ago
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Tonight's movie!
about 1 month ago
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Who saw "M"? And what did you think?
about 1 month ago
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Tonight's the night!! Happy "M" Day to everyone who celebrates!!
about 2 months ago
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With our attention turned to tomorrow's premiere of Depeche Mode's latest cinematic offering "M", we thought it would be fun to make our way through two classic home video releases: "The World We Live in and Live in Hamburg" and "Devotional."
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 1)
Episode 193: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 1) With our attention turned to tomorrow's premiere of Depeche Mode's latest cinematic offering "M", we thought it would be fun to make ou...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-home-video-concert-releases-part-1
about 2 months ago
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Our Red Flag crossover with Synthpop Symphony continues here! DJ Matt Williams joins Brian and Sarah on a deep dive into four tracks from the 1989 album "Naïve Art." They also discuss Paul Robb, Dick Clark, Depeche Mode, and--Disneyland?! Plus a lot more!
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Permanent Record Podcast: PRP/Synthpop Symphony Crossover: Red Flag Part 2 (with DJ Matt Williams)
Episode 192: PRP/Synthpop Symphony Crossover: Red Flag Part 2 (with DJ Matt Williams) Brian and Sarah are once again joined by DJ Matt Williams, creator and host of the synth-tastic radio show Synthp...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/prpsynthpop-symphony-crossover-red-flag-part-2-with-dj-matt-williams
2 months ago
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Happy International Podcast Day to all our friends around the globe! Thanks to everyone responsible for all of the great shows that we enjoy and thanks to everyone who takes the time to enjoy our show!
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2 months ago
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As I begin to edit the next episode of our crossover with DJ Matt Williams, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for making Saturday the biggest download day in the history of the podcast! To everyone who has listened for years and to everyone who joined us for the first time: YOU ROCK!
2 months ago
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So excited to share the new episode of
#SynthpopSymphony
, which kicks off our Red Flag crossover!! It's two hours of amazing music, including our favorite tracks from the 1989's incredible "Naive Art!" Make this your weekend's soundtrack - you'll be glad you did!
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Synthpop Symphony 294 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Retro + The Permanent Record Podcast - RED FLAG!
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! This week on Synthpop Symphony 294 — two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music collide! THIS WEEK! On our Sch…
https://www.podpage.com/synthpop-symphony-wmatt-williams/synthpop-symphony-294-electropop-synthpop-synthwave-retro-the-permanent-record-podcast-red-flag/
3 months ago
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We're so excited to be crossing over with
#DJMattWilliams
and
#SynthpopSymphony
for an in-depth discussion on Red Flag, the West Coast duo who took the clubs by storm back in 1989 with their amazing debut "Naive Art."
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Permanent Record Podcast: PRP/Synthpop Symphony Crossover: Red Flag Part 1 (with DJ Matt Williams)
Episode 191: PRP/Synthpop Symphony Crossover: Red Flag Part 1 (with DJ Matt Williams) Brian and Sarah are thrilled to present the first in what will hopefully become a series of crossover episodes wi...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/prpsynthpop-symphony-crossover-red-flag-part-1-with-dj-matt-williams?fbclid=IwY2xjawNEEqNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHizowGtM8pV7T78MOiEqJ_94AUF-mqoizbk1tfquMGm9g9oLWX3414HrcWMB_aem_H6rX7KQwNoDZdm89efK5BA
3 months ago
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For the first time in the history of the show, we have THREE episodes recorded and patiently waiting to be edited!! We're extremely excited for you to hear our conversation with
#DJMattWilliams
of the wonderful
#SynthpopSymphony
! Thanks again for making time to hang out with us today, Matt!
3 months ago
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When do the words "rain" and "violence" have positive vibes? When they're in the titles of songs by The Alarm and Duran Duran! Brian and Sarah talk about "Rain in the Summertime" and "Violence of Summer" in Part 2 of their End of Summer 2025 Special!
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Permanent Record Podcast: End of Summer Special 2025 (Part 2) – The Alarm & Duran Duran
Episode 190: End of Summer Special 2025 (Part 2) – The Alarm & Duran Duran Brian and Sarah are back and ready to continue their discussion of a couple of ‘summery’ songs, as the summer draws clos...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/end-of-summer-special-2025-part-2-the-alarm-duran-duran
3 months ago
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Coming this week: End of Summer Special Part 2!
3 months ago
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Brian and Sarah turn up the heat, and you'll want to turn up the volume, for part one of this End of Summer special! Songs by The Power Station and Bananarama are featured, along with talk of birds, bananas, Bond, and even a little bit of snow!
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Permanent Record Podcast: End of Summer Special 2025 (Part 1) - The Power Station & Bananarama
Episode 189: End of Summer Special 2025 (Part 1) - The Power Station & Bananarama In the United States, the Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Brian and Sarah just aren’t ready...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/end-of-summer-special-2025-part-1-the-power-station-bananarama
3 months ago
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The heat is on with our "End of Summer Special (Part One)" - on your way this week! In the meantime, stay cool!!
3 months ago
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Happy 36th anniversary to Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," released on this day in 1989!
3 months ago
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Brian is pretty sure he spotted Sheena Easton on the beach today. Who agrees??
4 months ago
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Be sure to listen all the way to the very end of our new episode! Some of the best information snuck in right under the wire!!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson)
Episode 188: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson) With this fifth installment, Brian and Sarah wrap up their discussion of Depeche Mode’s debut album. O...
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4 months ago
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If you "Just Can't Get Enough" of Depeche Mode's 1981 hit, then this is the episode for you! Brian and Sarah dive into the last song on Speak & Spell, but there's a lot more than that! There's even a SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST, so don't miss this one!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson)
Episode 188: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson) With this fifth installment, Brian and Sarah wrap up their discussion of Depeche Mode’s debut album. O...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-speak-spell-1981-part-4-0
4 months ago
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As a reward for recording our last "Speak and Spell" episode, we drove to Emerald Isle, NC. We're on the beach today, but Sarah will verify that I edited the 2 hour 50 minute raw file this morning before we walked to the water. I only finished 5 minutes, but each journey begins with a single step!
4 months ago
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Phil Collins reviewing one of my favorite Duran songs of all time. Ugh! This tune is SOOOOOO good! Not sure why the majority of listeners don't agree!
5 months ago
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We were very excited to join our friends Nick and Jon to discuss the amazing Howard Jones! We talk about many of Howard's fantastic albums, our memories of seeing him play live, and his place in the history of pop music.
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Howard Jones - Rock in Retrospect
Brian and Sarah Linnen (Hosts of the Permanent Records Podcast) and Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast) join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of new wave legend Howard Jones. We discuss Jo...
https://rockinretrospect.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17549500-howard-jones
5 months ago
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Brian & Sarah are back for a very Martin Gore-focused look at a mostly Vince Clarke album as we continue our discussion of side 2 of Depeche Mode's 1981 debut!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 4
Episode 187: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 4 Brian & Sarah are back for a Martin Gore-focused look at "Speak and Spell" as they shine a spotlight on the three middle songs on side ...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-speak-spell-1981-part-4
5 months ago
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Happy 71st birthday to Neil Tennant! Here's a shirt from the fantastic 2013 tour for their album "Electric." The Pet Shop Boys are truly one of the best live acts out there, as well as being one of the very best synthpop bands of all time!
5 months ago
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If you have memories of Depeche Mode's debut album "Speak & Spell" to share with us, the time to do that is NOW! We'll be recording our next episode tomorrow and would love to include your thoughts! Call 724 490 8324 or go to
speakpipe.com/permrecordpod
and record a message-- no payphone needed!
5 months ago
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After a rough day of taking notes on "Speak & Spell", we decided to try out our new pizza oven. Here's our first pie - it was delicious!!
5 months ago
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We're ready for some Soft Cell and the mighty Simple Minds!! So excited to be seeing Jim and Charlie again!!
6 months ago
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45 years ago today, Dave Gahan performed with Vince Clarke, Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore for the 1st time. Seems like a perfect day to release an episode on DM's debut album, Speak & Spell! We hope you'll find it to be a P-R-E, double T-Y fun listen!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 3
Episode 186: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 3 In this episode, Brian and Sarah resume their look back at Depeche Mode’s debut album. As a reminder, they’re using the US track listing as...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-speak-spell-1981-part-3
6 months ago
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Our next episode on Depeche Mode's "Speak & Spell" has been recorded!! I'll begin the edit on Wednesday and hopefully have it to you before too long. Excited to get back to one of the most important debut albums of the 1980s!
6 months ago
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On June 5, 2025, Colours of Ever played their first-ever live gig, opening for legends Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill at Stone Turtle House Concerts. Here's their 7-song set, featuring an introduction by Brian & Sarah. We hope you will enjoy the show!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Bonus Episode: Colours of Ever - Live at Stone Turtle House Concerts (June 5, 2025)
Bonus Episode: Colours of Ever - Live at Stone Turtle House Concerts (June 5, 2025) In our last episode, we mentioned that Brian and his life-long friend Jason would be opening for Vicki Peterson (Th...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/bonus-episode-colours-of-ever-live-at-stone-turtle-house-concerts-june-5-2025
6 months ago
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Brian and Sarah are back to talk about some amazing concerts they attended in April! They also provide some details on why there haven't been new episodes lately, but there's a happy ending to the story. Download the latest episode now to get the scoops!
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Permanent Record Podcast: April 2025 Concert Report (Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet) and State of the Podcast
Episode 185: April 2025 Concert Report (Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet) and State of the Podcast Where have Brian and Sarah been these last few weeks? Well, for one thing, they’ve been to several concer...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/april-2025-concert-report-kylie-minogue-alison-moyet-and-state-of-the-podcast
7 months ago
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Happy 63rd birthday to Dave Gahan! To celebrate, I'm wearing a T-shirt from his Paper Monsters solo tour. Brian and I were up against the stage for Dave's July 2003 performance at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia -- the closest we've ever gotten to him, or anyone else from Depeche Mode!
7 months ago
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New episode recorded! Not going to spoil what it might be about, but I'll start editing tomorrow and we'll get it to you as soon as we can!
7 months ago
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Sarah here! Please join me in wishing the happiest of birthdays to the best co-host, editor, and husband around-- Mr. Brian Linnen!! Here's hoping today is the start of the best year yet!
8 months ago
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I really want to share the six-second Falco impression I just recorded on my phone, but I can't find a way to upload an audio file on any of my social media apps.😢
9 months ago
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Happy 35th Birthday to one of my Top 3 albums of all-time: Depeche Mode's "Violator"! Do you remember the first time you heard it?
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Permanent Record Podcast: Depeche Mode - Violator (1990) Part 1
Episode 103: Depeche Mode - Violator (1990) Part 1 Yes, that's right; Brian and Sarah last discussed Depeche Mode a mere two episodes ago. However, one of the most important and beloved albums in our...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/depeche-mode-violator-1990-part-1
9 months ago
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What single tune do you think of as The Cure's signature song? Don't waffle and tell me their signature POP song and their signature ALTERNATIVE song - just give me ONE answer please!
9 months ago
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I actually really like this song; however, this review made me LOL!
9 months ago
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Spent some time today organizing my music bookshelves. I'm proud of my little collection, but I'm wondering: what good books am I missing? Let me know - I got a birthday coming up!
9 months ago
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Let's go back in time exactly one week to relive the excitement of the Richard Blade/ABC/Howard Jones U.S. tour! We're joined by Philly New Waver Mike Kilczewski to talk about everything we loved from this incredible night of music!
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Permanent Record Podcast: Concert Report: Richard Blade/ABC/Howard Jones (2025)
Episode 184: Concert Report: Richard Blade/ABC/Howard Jones (2025) With support from legendary KROQ/1st Wave DJ Richard Blade, 80's New Wave icons Howard Jones and ABC just finished an incredible st...
https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/concert-report-richard-bladeabchoward-jones-2025
9 months ago
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