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An Elvis Presley Podcast/With Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer

The perfect podcast for the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer uncover hidden gems in the life and career of the king of rock and roll.

  • 48 minutes 34 seconds
    Elvis for Beginners Part II

    If you're a newer Elvis fan there's lots of music to choose from.  But where to begin, right? Writer and Elvis expert Gordon Minto recommends his favorite recordings to start your collection. Plus Brad and Mark find interesting connections between Elvis and Ricky Nelson.

    14 July 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 31 seconds
    Episode 22: EP's EPs

    Author Gordon Minto is back to tell us about his new book with John Townson;
    Elvis UK: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British EPs 1957-2001.

    7 April 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 21: One Take Wonder of You

    Join Mark and Brad for a look at Elvis songs recorded in 3 takes or less, an amazing Johnny Cash discover with an Elvis twist and an historic building with an Elvis connection.  And interesting insight into Elvis from the waist up!

    18 February 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 20: Come Fly With "E"!

    Pilot Ron Strauss is the subject of a new book by author Sally Hoedel.  Ron flew the Lisa Marie airplane with Elvis on board for two years.  Hear great stories from Ron and Sally about Elvis as a boss in the air and on the ground.

    17 December 2023, 6:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 19: From Lonely Street to Audobon Drive

    While Graceland is the most famous of Elvis' homes, the first home he purchased on the cusp of his meteoric rise to fame was on Audobon Drive in Memphis.  Author Cindy Hazen purchased the home in 1998 and discovered some incredible memories of Elvis still inside.  We take you inside  1034 Audobon Drive.

    29 October 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 18: Setting A Record

    We're not sure if Elvis fans George and Linda set an official record by seeing Elvis in concert 86 times...but they must rank right up there.   Hear their delightful stories of how they managed to catch so many shows and the special memories of their time spent with the King.

    10 October 2023, 11:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 17: Destined to Die Young

    Author Sally Hoedel's book Destined to Die Young  is a groundbreaking narrative about the death of Elvis Presley.   Her extensive research reveals a story of survival rather than self destruction.  

    2 August 2023, 12:00 am
  • 50 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 16: Fate is a Hunter with guest Ronnie McDowell

    Ronnie McDowell is a country music legend whose connections to Elvis, past and present, run deep.  

    28 May 2023, 8:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 25 seconds
    Episode 15: The Jordanaires with guest Alan Stoker

    Brad and Mark talk with Alan Stoker, son of The Jordanaires' leader Gordon Stoker. Alan is co-author of the new book, " The Jordanaires,  The Story of the World's Greatest Backup Vocal Group" as told by Gordon Stoker with Michael Kosser and Alan Stoker.  Alan gives us new insight into their work with Elvis and tells great stories involving his father's famous vocal group.

    26 March 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 14: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis' British Releases

    Did you know that many Elvis recordings released in the UK  were different from U.S. releases? Our guest is Gordon Minto.  Gordon and his co-author John Townson have assembled an incredibly detailed and affordable e-book about Elvis' UK releases.  Gordon also shares great stories about his friendships with Elvis insiders.

    2 February 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 13: It Happened at the World's Fair

    In this episode we focus on Elvis Presley's 12th motion picture; It Happened at the World's Fair.  Mark and Brad interview Brad's parents who recall heading to the fair in 1962 to watch Elvis film on location in Seattle.  

    18 December 2022, 9:00 pm
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