All Over The Planet Podcast

In Theory guitarist/producer Mike Mostert brings his band's sinister swamp-groove to AOtP to talk guitars, bucket list collaborations, connecting with old friends on new songs, and their upcoming album featuring a healthy mixture of sacred and not-so-holy contributors.

While his band prepares to hit the States for dates with fellow 90s stalwarts Spacehog, EMF guitarist/producer Ian Dench fills us in on the differences on touring then and now; the enduring appeal of "Unbelievable" and how their new music resonates with fans; converting DJ-addicted teenagers with electrifying live shows; and EMF's geography-centric art of choosing songs to cover; and much more!

Dropping between Armed Forces and Memorials Days, we honor our military fighting forces with a rundown of our favorite war movies +1 iconic war flick scene.

Singer-songwriter and composer Steve Postell shares stories behind the recent release of his Walking through These Blues album; the mind-blowing eclecticism of the acts he saw coming of music-minded age in New York City; the equally impressive circle of musician friends he continues to play with for over 20 years in Los Angeles; and how a certain former love keeps finding her way back into his lyrics.

Veteran musician Jamie James brings AOTP the same rollicking energy and acerbic wit he put into his latest album, Straight Up, as he shares stories from his respective days hanging out and playing with Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid; his lifelong love affair with guitars; reaching a global audience from the comforts of his living room; and leaving behind the follies of youth for the septuagenarian blues.

Threefer returns with the Team AOtP trio of Marty, Jim & Eric as they run down their favorite movies set in Chiago (and occasionally its suburbs) +1 TV show in the Windy City. It's a good bet yes, but we will neither deny nor confirm we're on a mission from God.

Team AOtP welcomes Penn Stater Debby Kevin, the founder and mastermind behind the DearJoePa.org project, who has dedicated herself to sharing the stories from people the legendary Penn State coach impacted and influenced. Fellow Nittany Lions alums Steve Davis and Justin Williams, two football lettermen, and AOtP veteran AJ Laird join Debby to add their own personal experiences and the effect Coach JoePa had on their lives.

Stanley Ridgley, PhD, joins the AOtP funsanity to discuss his latest book, "DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education," and how President Trump's recent policies which limit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are allowing academia to finally return to a marketplace of genuine liberalism.

Singer-Songwriter/Actor/Host Cathy Rankin brings her self-proclaimed Rush fanatic energy and passion to AOtP to discuss "Now You've Gone," her debut original single tribute to drummer legend Neil Peart and her nephew Christian. In addition to relating the song's evolution from poetry to lyrics to song courtesy some heavy-hitting and veteran collaborators, Cathy shares her love for performing live, her top three Rush songs (though with a little cheating), and what it was like to strut her comic chops with the legendary Leslie Nielsen.

Richie, Stevie, and Jimmy from The Sweet hung out with Team AOtP while we grooved to hearing stories about their latest single, "Insane," combining the band members' multiple talents and influences, and infusing their classic rock catalog with new songs in order to keep the legacy of the band alive and fresh for fans old and new.

Hot on the release of his electronic-tinged re-imagining of America's "A Horse with No Name," Limahl tells us about the guarded excitement behind tackling such a classic, keeping his 80s legacy alive via modern pop culture and nostalgia, working with legends like Giorgio Miroder and Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, and his involvement with Cologne Pride. Stay current with Limahl on Facebook (@LimahlOfficial); X, Instagram, TikTok (@Limahl_Official); YouTube (@Limahlonline); and all audio streaming platforms!

Carson Lund, utility-man director/co-writer/producer/editor, shares his Eephus movie's lineup card, revealing the multiple labors of his love letter to baseball, notably his lifelong dedication to the game, casting Boston Red Sox legends in the movie, and how even people who know nothing about baseball have found and appreciated the universal messages of Eephus, now showing at a theater near you! Visit eephusmovie.com to find out where.

Singer/Songwriter/Harpist Hattie Webb details the joys of creating music both solo and with her sister Charley, as well as with partners like Andrea Resce and old Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tourmates and friends Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair and Steve Ferrone; drawing on a variety of disparate stylistic influences; the process of keeping a full album mentality in a streaming landscape more amenable to EPs and singles; and volunteering with Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (https://aafda.org.uk/news/hattie-webb-collaboration). Check out Hattie's latest album, Wild Medicine, and keep tabs on her upcoming tour dates at https://www.hattiewebbmusic.com.

A Mardi Gras kickoff to the Lenten season, Team AOtP welcomes Chris Hammel, one of Eric's fellow Minister to the Sick and Homebound during their LA days, for a Threefer of favorite Faith-Affirming films + everyone's favorite cinematic Jesus.

It's not a Threefer unless it has a +1, and in this week's case, we literally heap praise on Power Trios who went to a new level when adding one (or more) members.

Before keeping time in an AOtP Threefer of Power Trios +1 trio who took their band to a new level by adding a fourth member, Drum Talk TV's Dan Shinder returns to bring us up to speed with all the cool new features DTTV's introduced since his last visit.

Singer-songwriter Chris Berardo joins AOtP in anticipation of his upcoming Wilder All the Time album, releasing 28-February on Blue Élan Records, sharing stories about making the album in Austin, TX, with local legends David Abeyta of Reckless Kelly, Lloyd Maines, Walt Wilkins & Bukka Allen; the longer than expected gap since his last album; his many influences growing up; getting involved with the Operation Mend: Hope 2 charity project; and how his incredibly supportive and encouraging upbringing helps him maintain a positive and uplifting attitude, notably when he took on and beat cancer.

Team AOtP jam-packs a February freestyle with a quick recap of their inaugural "Feet to the Fire," with 2/3 of their wish-list practically completed, before launching into their takes on Fire Aid for Southern California; Elon Musk's DOGE; the controversy surrounding Netflix's "Emilia Perez"; the majority of Hollywood's refusal to accept most of the United States rejects their woke agenda; how Mel Gibson's "Flight Risk" actually delivers what movies used to regularly provide, an action-packed and agenda-less story exclusively meant to entertain; and a contentious breakdown of Chris Farley's characters.

Whether the movie was a surrealistic exploration into the depths of humanity's depravity, straddling the lines between dream and reality, or a more straightforward celebration of kindness and fortitude, filmmaker David Lynch always brought something engaging (and occasionally provocative) to the screen. May he rest in peace as his filmography entertains us for many years to come.

Despite two members of Team AOtP living in the Southwest, the guys all have plenty of fondness for Winter, though some selections register more nostalgically than others.