Al Melchior

Ha! Thanks, George.

Dietrich Enns is in the Tigers' rotation after pitching in Japan and Korea for the last three years. John Means could make his debut for the Guardians in August. The Tigers and Guardians have a series Sept. 23-25. In other words, the seemingly impossible dream of a Means-Enns matchup is still alive.

I would, too, but you can't spell Melachrino without Melchior.

I learned so much from that book. The "Dylan went electric" thing makes so much more sense to me now, because it was really "Dylan went loud."

190. Paul Rappaport Discusses Pink Floyd, The Division Bell Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/29/2025 · 1h 11m

If you love Pink Floyd or just great stories about famous bands, then you'll need to listen to the latest YMAAA with former label promotions exec Paul Rappaport! Paul introduces me to Pink Floyd's The Division Bell and we also talk about his fantastic new book, Gliders Over Hollywood.

I didn't care for it much when it came out, so I've never really gone back to it. I should, though. I'm guessing it would hit me very differently now.

It probably was. At that time, I was living in DC and parked on WHFS. All indie, all the time. I moved to Atlanta in the summer of '94, so it probably wasn't until then that I heard "What Do You Want From Me."

Paul was so great to interview. He has some amazing stories!

I really dropped out on Pink Floyd after The Final Cut, and I actually had barely even listened to that. I do recall hearing "What Do You Want From Me" once or twice on the radio, but that was it!

How is google AI any different from Kramer pretending to be moviephone?
“Why don’t you just tell me the name of the movie you want to see?”

189. Arthur Thompson Discusses Cameo, Cameosis Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/22/2025 · 1h 1m

I had a fascinating—and educational—conversation with drummer extraordinaire Arthur Thompson about Cameo's 1980 album Cameosis, and you can hear it on the latest YMAAA! We also talked about Arthur's upcoming albums (three albums, to be exact), his nonprofit work and much more.

188. Barrie Cadogan Discusses The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/15/2025 · 1h 11m

I always learn a lot from my guests on YMAAA, but Barrie Cadogan was the ultimate guitar professor on the latest episode. Barrie and I talked about the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Electric Ladyland, as well as the new Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto album, Electric War. Be sure to catch this one!

If these are ever available on your website, I'll be clicking so fast.

187. Andrew Dost Discusses The Rentals, Return of the Rentals Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/08/2025 · 1h 6m

Check it out...it's a new YMAAA with Andrew Dost! The fun. multi-instrumentalist (you can take that either way) introduces me to The Rentals' 1995 debut album Return of the Rentals. We also talk about Andrew's Metal Bubble Trio project and their debut album Cucumber. So fill up the tank and enjoy!

186. Laurie Berkner Discusses Aimee Mann, I'm with Stupid Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 05/01/2025 · 1h 13m

Kindie rock superstar Laurie Berkner chatted with me about @aimeemann.bsky.social's 1995 album I'm with Stupid on the latest YMAAA! Laurie talked about what she loves about the album and how it's influenced her own music, which is aimed at a much younger audience. Have a listen!

Or whatever tweets are called on Bluesky.

This tweet actually made me look up Ryan Dull to see if he was back in the majors.

Same for me and my wife! Connections knows how to get us to make bad decisions.

Appreciate you as well. Thanks, Wes!

185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone Mindstate Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/24/2025 · 53m

New YMAAA! This week, @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social introduces me to De La Soul's Buhloone Mindstate, and he talks about why this has been a favorite album of his for 30+ years. Wes also talks about his work as President of BRIC Arts Media, including this summer's Celebrate Brooklyn, and much more!

YouTube video by Penfriend Hearing this album in 1995 blew my tiny mind

I had a great time chatting with Laura Kidd @penfriendrocks.bsky.social about Belly for the latest YMAAA! If you want to hear some of the highlights from our conversation, check out these excerpts that Laura has posted on her YouTube channel.

184. Laura Kidd Discusses Belly, Star Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/16/2025 · 1h 14m

Tomorrow, Laura Kidd will release her 2nd album as Penfriend, House of Stories. Right now, you can listen to Laura and I chat about her great new album, plus one of her favorites—Star by Belly. We also discuss her other connections to @tanyadonelly.bsky.social and more! @penfriendrocks.bsky.social

This one really does lend itself a little too well to doomscrolling. I only use it on my laptop—I don't have the app on my phone. And I just try to limit my visits to viewing the first two or three posts.

Hey George!

183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/11/2025 · 1h 19m

I'm switching up the publishing schedule, so there's a fresh, new YMAAA available today! Peter Holsapple @halfpear.bsky.social joins me to talk about The Flame's 1970 self-titled album. We chat about the Beach Boys, The Pretty Things and Peter's great new album, The Face of 68 (out 4/18).

Thanks, Henning! Appreciate you checking it out.

182. Dylan Rodrigue Discusses Grateful Dead, From the Mars Hotel (TW: discussion of lyrics pertaining to suicide) Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/06/2025 · 1h 3m

Calling all Deadheads and the Dead-curious! L.A.-based singer/songwriter Dylan Rodrigue introduces me to the Grateful Dead's From the Mars Hotel on the latest YMAAA, and we dig into the album's various genre explorations. Dylan and I also talked about his latest album, Sunshine, and much more!

Yes, cold is exactly the right word.

For me, a couple of notable ones were Abacab and Document. Both were sort of disappointing to me at the time, because I wanted to hear Duke and Life's Rich Pageant 2. Neither rates as a favorite now, but I can see Abacab was gutsy af.

Still a few hours to go in the U.S., but set aside some time to listen to Tripla tomorrow. It will make your Friday better.

Because friends don't waste wine when there's words to sell