Episode 114: Interview with John Berry

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Welcome to the Barenaked ABCs.  This week we are talking with one of the few people to have written a song with Ed that then recorded that song without BNL. But beyond that, he is a country music legend who has been recording for more than 40 years. I’ll leave the big intro for the episode, but this guy is

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Episode 113: Having A Baby

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Who better to talk about having a baby than 4 guys?!  No. We aren’t mansplaining. This song is about a man having a baby. So it works (thank goodness, because we are still without Michelle for a while). Don’t have a cow, man. Just sit back, relax, and listen to 4 guys talking about a really fun song.  “(Steven Page Is) Having

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Episode 112: Have You Seen My Love

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Well, it is harsh out there. “The truth to be fair is that” we can make it through this… together.  #SocialDistancingNow doesn’t mean that we have to be alone, just safe.  Are you lonely?  Well, the man in this week’s song is. Listen to us discuss “Have You Seen My Love” and join the discussion at our Facebook page.   Everything To Everyone (2003)  Appearance (last

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Episode 111: Hanukkah O Hanukkah

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Welcome back for Hanukkah in March.  Okay, it’s not as catchy as Christmas in July, but at least it’s not kvetchy.  Bonnie is back joining us again for this discussion, and we are without Aaron. Enjoy anyway!  How To Dance the Horah  Appearance  Hanukkah break-down improv  (It takes two – fight the power)  https://www.axs.com/5-best-hanukkah-songs-125860 Versions  English vs. Traditional Hebrew version of this

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Episode 110: Hanukkah Blessings

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Last week we half-heartedly talked about a song, but this week is a full out celebration as we discuss “Hanukkah Blessings” with my friend, Bonnie, a long time BNL fan.    Song (at 15:10)  Articles to read to know more:  https://reformjudaism.org/practice/prayers-blessings/hanukkah-blessings How to do Hanukkah blessings  https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/103874/jewish/Blessings-on-the-Menorah.htm Other Hanukkah songs:  Peter, Paul and Mary – Light One Candle  Chanukkah by Six13 (to

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