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Picture yourself caught in the middle of a business deal that's more twisted than a daytime soap opera. That's just a taste of the drama we unpack on today's show as we share the story of a medical practice sale turned upside down by an SBA loan curveball. We'll walk you through the personal dynamics that threw the deal into disarray when a practitioner backed out, thanks to spousal influence, leaving us racing against time to secure a new partner. It's a saga filled with suspense, frustration, and a real-time lesson in negotiation that you won't want to miss.

Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? Join the club. Today, we recount our 'Absurd Adventure With Car Rentals,' where a quest for a rental ride morphs into a comedy of errors complete with a missing heart monitor and a potential theft. We'll take you on a journey from despair to laughter as we navigate customer service chaos and ponder the mysteries of lost belongings. Plus, we'll toss in a mix of political satire and demographics, revealing some unexpected insights about Trump's support base, all while giving a nod to the creative genius behind the parody anthem mocking the former POTUS.

Buckle up, because we're not just spinning yarns about botched business and rental car fiascos. We're also dreaming big about our future on the airwaves. Tune in as we explore the idea of cutting ties with traditional radio to launch our very own internet station, where we can let our Arkansas roots shine and maybe even have a little 'dead air' fun. It's a heart-to-heart about the media landscape and our passion for creating a space that's all our own, regardless of the financial outcome. So grab your headphones and join us for an episode that's as unpredictable as it is entertaining.

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Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith first sang and strummed his way into the hearts of music lovers in the early-mid 1990s. At that time, the distorted fuzz and raw angst of grunge bands dominated the airwaves, and most "folk" singers watched from the sidelines, clutching their acoustic guitars and cursing their lack of effects pedals - but not Ron. Amidst the dense and glorious swirl of guitar rock, Sexsmith offered up his self-titled debut album of simple, heartfelt songs. The melodically refined and gracefully sculpted nature of his music gradually won him fans around the world, including rock n roll dignitaries such as Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, and Paul McCartney. 30-ish years and 17 albums later, Ron Sexsmith has become one of the most revered songwriters in the world, while continuing to create music that is essential, fresh, and timeless. 

In this conversation, Ron guides host Jane Gowan and co-host Tim Vesely through the storied travels and charmed encounters of his illustrious career to date.

Sexsmith turned 60 this January. To celebrate this milestone, he and his band are performing a special one-night-only concert on Feb 29 at Toronto’s Massey Hall. The show is a career retrospective, highlighting songs from every release to date. Tickets are still available (see link below).  

Sexsmith at Sixty
Feb 29 @ Massey Hall
Get tickets here

More about Ron
ronsexsmith.com
Rawnboy youtube channel

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION:
"Seem to Recall", by Ron Sexsmith
Performed by Ron Sexsmith, Tim Vesely, and Jane Gowan
Recorded and Mixed by Tim Vesely

Music samples (all by Ron Sexsmith)  in this episode:
"What I Had in Mind"  (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"Diamond Wave" (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"This, That and the Other Thing" (The Vivian Line, 2023)
"Secret Heart" (Ron Sexsmith, 1995)
"Thinking Out Loud" (Other Songs, 1997)
"This Song" (Blue Boy, 2001)
"Former Glory" (Cobblestone Runway, 2002)
"Hard Bargain" (Retriever, 2004)
"One Less Shadow" - Sexsmith & Kerr (Destination Unknown, 2005)
"All in Good Time" (Time Being, 2006)
"Brandy Alexander" (Exit Strategy of the Soul, 2008)
"Believe It When I See It" (Long Player Late Bloomer, 2010)
"The Morning Light" (Forever Endeavor, 2013)
"Foolproof" (Blue Boy, 2001)
"Getaway Car" (Carousel One, 2015)
"Evergreen" (The Last Rider, 2017)
"Lo and Behold" (Hermitage,

Thank you for listening!
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MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
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Twitter: @janegowan
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This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Phil finds a 30s vinyl record at the side of the road and so another podcast was born. From the genius of #GiorgioMoroder to #TonyWilson and days in the #Hacienda.

Are #JohnTaylor’s social media #bass masterclasses making bass respected again?

What’s it like to have to look after priceless legendary original artwork? Guest Eddy talks about working with Storm Thorgerson. Love for #casingles, especially #fagpacket design, but distain for CDs killing album design.

And Peg confesses to #Limalh that he once stood her up even though she originally thought she was meeting #BigCountry.

And loads more - with a lot of swearing so be warned.......

Peg & Phil continue to keep great podcast music discussions alive with our latest edition featuring Peg meeting Robbie, how Phil fell out of the loft whilst clutching onto the Human League’s dignity of Labour vinyl limited edition, the fashionable XTC facemasks and just how great is Mik Artistik during lockdown. Tune in for this and so much more 

Peg & Phil go down under and are joined by Leeds exile #SeanCaden where we talks Aussie bands , the loss of Fountains of Wayne , how good is Mik Artistik, Pegs trip to see The Last Ship - the sting musical and so much more