Chris interviews San Francisco area DJ, promoter, and music facilitator Alphonso Starr, host of the Starr Party every April in Minneapolis at the Pourhouse, and host of the Bay Area's Lovesexy Cruise.Add Alphonso on Facebook: https://www.face

Three Blokes in a (Virtual) Pub

Oct 28th, 2023 1h 58m

Chris is joined by the NightChild and Mr. Ants to discuss first impressions of the new Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, memories of the era, the Prince estate, and shout-outs to a few special friends!

Interview with Mayte Garcia

Oct 18th, 2023 19m

Chris chats with dancer, philanthropist, and animal rescuer Mayte Garcia.Funkatopia interview: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SlGWSyMxzo⁠Live 4 Love website: ⁠https://live4lovecharities.org

Interview with Laura M. Johnson

Aug 27th, 2023 55m

Chris chats with Minneapolis-based mural artist Laura M. Johnson, who helped him transform his bedroom into a tribute to Prince. www.lauramargo.comInstagram @lauramargo.arts

Diamonds And Pearls album review

Jul 6th, 2023 1h 51m

Chris is joined by Jeremiah of the PurpleNerd Channel for a track-by-track review of the 1991 album by Prince and the New Power Generation, Diamonds And Pearls.

Graffiti Bridge album review

Jun 17th, 2023 1h 38m

Chris is joined by Ernie Wyles for a track-by-track analysis of Prince's 1990 soundtrack album, Graffiti Bridge.

Interview with Rick DellaRatta

Nov 1st, 2022 55m

Chris speaks with world-renowned jazz pianist Rick DellaRatta about Prince's genius, the music business, the price of fame, and his own work with Jazz for Peace. For more, e-mail [email protected]

Interview with Jaymes Buckman of Hot Apollo

Oct 23rd, 2022 40m

Chris interviews Jaymes Buckman, the frontman of Canadian glam rock band Hot Apollo.The band's single "Working On Love" is featured at the end of this episode!

Music Listening with Susan Rogers

Oct 14th, 2022 58m

Chris speaks with author Susan Rogers about her book, This is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You.

George Michael tribute

Sep 27th, 2022 1h 36m

Chris Johnson, Kurt Hoffman, and Vicky Leigh pay tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter, George Michael.

Interview with Alena

Aug 15th, 2022 28m

Chris chats with Prince fan and content creator Alena. Alena's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheOne.YT

Prince's artistic manifesto, "One Song"

Jul 21st, 2022 53m

Chris is joined by poet and short story writer and poet C. Liegh McInnis to discuss Prince's 2000 internet single, "One Song."

The Prince Estate discussion

Jul 16th, 2022 1h 24m

Chris and DreamyPopRoyalty offer their thoughts on the output of the Prince Estate thus far.

Interview with Casci Ritchie

Jun 23rd, 2022 43m

Chris speaks with author Casci Ritchie about her passion for Prince's fashion.Casci's book: https://www.amazon.com/On-His-Royal-Badness/dp/1912489325Casci on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasciTRitchie

Camille discussion

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 23m

Chris discusses Prince's as-yet-unreleased 1986 album, Camille, with special guest Vicky Leigh.

Interview with Adam Rudegeair

Dec 16th, 2021 55m

Chris chats with Australian musician Adam Rudegeair about the Minneapolis Sound and its influence on his band, Lake Minnetonka.Lake Minnetonka Bandcamp: https://lakeminnetonka.bandcamp.com/Lake Minnetonka Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/a

Interview with De Angela L. Duff

Nov 27th, 2021 53m

Chris speaks with music symposia curator De Angela Duff about Prince's place in the academic world post-2016.

HITnRUN Phase Two Review

Sep 1st, 2021 1h 53m

Chris chats with Richard Cole about Prince's 39th and final album, HITnRUN Phase Two.Richard Cole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardCole_NOWAmari PurpleTalk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclDsxtEqHrpVbVsss3x6og

Interview with Miss Freddye

Aug 13th, 2021 47m

Chris speaks with Pittsburgh's Lady of the Blues Miss Freddye about the recording process, the energy of performing live, and the spiritual power of music.Miss Freddye's website: http://missfreddye.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/arti

Welcome 2 America Deluxe Edition Review

Aug 10th, 2021 1h 45m

Chris is joined by Kurt Hoffman of the Purple Kurt Podcast to discuss the deluxe edition of Prince's Welcome 2 America.

Interview with HeIsTheArtist

Aug 1st, 2021 21m

Chris talks with Christian R&B singer-songwriter HeIsTheArtist.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signedlovetheartistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/signedlovetheartistTwitter: https://twitter.com/HeFreedMySoulSpotify: https://open

Interview with Phil Johnson

Jul 22nd, 2021 48m

Chris talks with comic and musician Phil Johnson about life, laughter, and Prince.Phil's website: https://www.roadsideattraction.com/Phil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philjohnsoncomedyPhil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roadside

Interview with Andrea Swensson

Jun 10th, 2021 39m

Chris talks with author, radio host, podcaster, and freelance music journalist Andrea Swensson about her work, including her 2017 book Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound.

Kristen Zschomler and Dr. Kirsty Fairclough interview

May 22nd, 2021 48m

Chris speaks with Minneapolis historian Kristen Zschomler about her work to protect significant purple landmarks. Dr. Kirsty Fairclough drops by to discuss the upcoming Prince 78-88 virtual conference.