Show Notes
Neil Diamond on Waterproof Records?! Yep. This is happening.
In my first solo episode in six months, I’m stepping outside the usual world of 90s alternative and grunge to talk about an artist who has been part of my musical life since childhood. From hearing The Jazz Singer on family road trips to discovering just how deep Neil Diamond’s songwriting catalog really goes, this episode is about nostalgia, memory, and the music that sticks with us whether it was ever considered “cool” or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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