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The Yank Sizzler (might be Michael)

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I'm Michael and this page is supplemental to my podcast The Yank Sizzler .The show is initially inspired by what John Peel accomplished in popular music. He was a BBC Radio 1 DJ who broke down all commercial and categorical barriers in music and played what he loved. And because of that, he exposed millions (really, millions) of listeners around the world to an amazing amount of music. Without him, the landscape of popular music wouldn't be the same.
That said, the show isn't indulgently about him. It's about music, all kinds of music. You'll hear punk, jazz, blues, folk, rock, indie, post punk, alternative, electronica, and everything under the sun all together in one big happy family like music should be. The music will be both new and old because a blues song recorded in 1933 is just as exciting as the newest brilliant number from your favorite indie band. There will always be special treats of unreleased material, live cuts, and out of print treasures.
Give it a listen. For most, it will be an introduction to some amazing material.
The podcast aside, I'm a KU grad living in lovely Lawrence, KS. I enjoy good conversation, food, reading, filmmaking, a hoppy beer and my amazing friends.
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Music fans who love to hear something different from time to time and of course the people creating the music to be heard today.

My Blog

The Yank Sizzler Episode 30!

I am resurrected. The Yank Sizzler shall not "podfade" & you may spread that word as truth. I finally got a new episode done. It's chock full of amazing music so give it a try in its handy carryal...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:50:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Podcast Episode 29

Finally, I can breath from under the recent workload and get my act together so that I can put out an awesome podcast, and what better day than Oct. 11th, Keep It Peel Day. This show really did come t...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:11:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 26

Dear everybody, I declare this episode christened by the gnomes of completion. Don't anger them by not listening to the best in golden era screen divas, gypsy punk, dubster punk, blues, African highli...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:55:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 24

This episode was a lot of fun and I really love a lot of this music right now. No big spiel this week, but honestly these songs are amazing. Give em a listen, I think you'll agree.Christian Smith and ...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:41:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 23!

Hey everyone, a great show awaits you here with brand new material from Blonde Redhead, Ssion, The Shins, The Shebangs & The Black Diamond Heavies. Lost gems by The Cats and classic stuff from the...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:48:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 22

This is a humble yet spectacularily awesome, only second to the heavens, show with lots of rare and great tunes. Give it a listen and you won't be disappointed.Playlist -A Whisper in the Noise - The T...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:45:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 21

Cheers everyone. Start off the new year with a grand, yet small episode of the Yank Sizzler Podcast. Playlist - Calexico - Guns of Brixton [2006]City Slang 7"Buy it here.Beirut - Scenic World [2007]EP...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:56:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 19

Swedes, Slits, South Africans, Forgotten Soul Stars, Sad Men Who Will Never Love The One They Want, & the Crooning Ladies Who Can Make Any Winter Day Feel Stellar. PLAYLIST - Peter, Bjorn &...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:27:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 18

The best fucking music, period. Brand new tunes from White Whale, 120 Days, Justin Bond & The Hungry Band, & The Mountain Goats. Classics, African gems, Estonian folk-metal, and more. PLAYLIS...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:09:00 GMT

The Yank Sizzler Episode 17

Playlist: DJ Shadow - The Artifact [2006] Album: The Outsider Buy his album here. Peanut Wilson - Cast Iron Arm [195?] Album: V-A: John Peel & Sheila: The Pig's Big 78s [2006] Buy the compilati...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:02:00 GMT