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ROAR-2014-02-10 - Episode 128 - Back To Gold This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Jörgen Hansson in Sweden, http://www.jorgenhansson.com For shout outs go to http://www.jimfidler.com/roar opening remarks from Jim, Jim talks about setting goals and some of the new excitement about the new ROAR, we dig into the ROAR archives and pull out an interview with Toby McDonald, the coach of the 2006, Olympic gold medal winning curling team and kick back for a great chat. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, Rising Of The Moon and Fields Of Gold by Jim Fidler http://www.jimfidler.com and background music by Andre Louis http://www.andrelouis.com Best listened to on headphones. We'll rant and we'll ROAR...

ROAR-2014-02-04 - Episode 127 - Thank You Thaddeus This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Eddy Mailbag, our new intro, opening remarks from Jim, a call to Eddy Mailbag fans to be heard, Jim's new album, "Piece By Piece", some advice to advertizers, Jim's problem with genres and being put in a box, announcing the offical launch of Jim's new Youtube channel, Fidlerville www.youtube.com/fidlerville The new ROAR feed, http://feeds.feedburner.com/republicofavalonradio a call for listener shout-outs, the soon to come ROAR Youtube channel, a reference to the Great Money Movie on WLBZ, some thanks to subscribers and a push for others to subscribe and Lillian's conversation with Thaddeus Dreher. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com Ammunition, Complicated Cheese Burger Reggae, Go Empty It, Now Or Never!, and A Little Investement Instrumental by Andre Louis www.andrelouis.com And Thank Your Father by Helen Kane Best listened to on headphones. Just when you think it's "SNAFU", maybe, it's time to redefine "normal".

ROAR-2014-01-03 - Episode 126 - Happy New ROAR This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Jörgen Hansson in Sweden and Chris and Stephie in Missouri, Jim and Lillian take you out in the snow for their neighbourhood fireworks display, then back into the studio for more absolutely fascinating banter, a call for shout-outs and best wishes for 2014. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, and Dubble Trouble Sidestep by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. All the best to everyone for a wonderful, peaceful and productive 2014!

ROAR-2013-12-25 - Episode 125 - A Carbon Christmas In NYC This time on the ROAR: A new intro, a preview of the new ROAR theme, Greetings from Jim, greetings from Trucker Bob, Frank Nora and a bunch of other folks in NYC, The debut of Jim's brand new "Clear The Tracks (BahnhofStrausse)", some Jean Shepherd from early 1977, and a song from Patrick Perdue. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, Jingle Bells (Dubbin' Through The Snow) and Clear The Tracks (BanhofStrasse) by our very own, Jim Fidler and Carbon Song by Patrick Perdue. Best listened to on headphones. Especially if they're made from carbon.

ROAR-2013-12-18 - Episode 124 - The Journey's The Thing This time on the ROAR: Greetings from Jim, some talk about his new album, "RPM", Lillian chats with William Pryse-Phillips about his walk on the Camino trail and lots of great stuff like that there and all... Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and Not The Thing At The End Of The Line by our very own, Jim Fidler Best listened to on headphones. "No matter where you go, there you are."

ROAR-2013-11-19 - Episode 123 - Go! This time on the ROAR: We take you to Spirit of Newfoundland where we launch Jim's new albim, "RPM". First, Lillian has a chat with Rod Priddle, Jim and Lillian's good friend, to whom the album was dedicated, next, Jim has a few brief words and then, it's on with the show. Music this time: Rocky Road To Dublin and Follow Me Up to Carlo, by Derek Harrington, Love Is In Our Hearts and Bonny Woodhall, by Mike Hanrahan, The wild Fields and Bound For Haystack, by Gordon Quinton and, last but not least, Rising Of The Moon, Great Big World, Livin', Downtown Girl and Jacamo, by our very own, Jim Fidler. Also, our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. Big thanks to everyone who had anything to do with the whole affair. It was a wonderful night. Now, let's get those CD's flyin'!

Jim is interviewed by VOCM's Pete Soucy about his almost released album, "RPM". Strap in, sit back and enjoy!

ROAR-2013-08-30 - Episode 121 - RPM (ROARs Per Millenium) This time on the ROAR: Jim and Lillian take us out on walk-about on a beautiful, if not breezey evening in the Republic of Avalon. They talk about various things, but mainly about Jim's new, up-coming album, RPM; hense the title of the episode. They also play a cut from the new album. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and Not The Thing At The End Of The Line by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. As you lie still in your beds, just think of how fast the earth is spinning.

ROAR-2013-01-15 - Episode 120 - Bobbing In The Big Apple This time on the ROAR: Opening remarks from Jim, followed by a very special segment prepared for us by longtime ROAR listener and now, ROAR correspondent, Trucker Bob. Bob takes us on walkabout all over NYC, through Central park, uptown, downtown and all points in between. From the World Trade center, to the Columbus statue, from the underground to the Pickle Guys. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. Why would you ever stay home and play scrabble, When you can join Bob, bobbing in the big apple?

ROAR-2013-01-06 - Roaring In The New Year This time on the ROAR: A whole heap of greetings, opening words from Jim, Lillian talking to her Aunt about Christmas in rural Newfoundland in the way back times, some celebration, fireworks and lots of that there kind of stuff. Music this time: All by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. Happy days ahead to everybody!

ROAR-2012-09-13 - Episode 118 - Bound Down For Nova Scotia This time on the ROAR: I Still Remember is the working title of a full-length documentary that Lillian is producing about Jim, his life and his music. Lillian has set up an Indigogo campaign in order to raise funds for a trip to Halifax. Jim has been invited to attend and perform at a special tribute and ceremony to commemorate the School for the Blind in Halifax on September 28th, 2012. Jim attended the school from 1974 to 1983 and it was torn down in 1984. This trip will enable us to gather vital information and interviews for the documentary. We will interview Jim's first music teacher, his bandmates and friends. The funds will be used mainly for transportation costs in getting us from St. John's, Newfoundland to Halifax and back. Anything over and above will be used in the making of the film. The campaign ends on September 24th and there are lots of perks for those who contribute to the campaign. Thanks, in advance, to all!

ROAR-2012-07-24 - Episode 117 - We Back! This time on the ROAR: Jim and Lillian are back. They catch up with a few things and invite everybody to install the Zello app and connect with them and fellow ROAR listeners. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and Huck's New Wagon by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. If you had a dollar for every time you had a dollar, you'd be rich.

ROAR-2011-10-05 - Episode 116 - Walk and Woll This time on the ROAR: Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Jim and Lillian talk about the up-coming album, the EP's, the community at www.jimfidler.com and lots of stuff like that there. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler. Best listened to on headphones. If you want something done right, don't use your left hand.

Jim announces the release of his EP, "1". Get it at: www.jimfidler.com

ROAR-2011-09-01 - Episode 114 - Mashing It Up This time on the ROAR: Greetings from "not" Alan Alda, greetings from Ian, Kate and Lance, all from Australia, opening remarks from Jim, the weather, the music industry, Jim's new album and the soon to come EP releases, the soon coming Roots Cellar Rats community at www.jimfidler.com, Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, a wee bit of democrazy, the usual weather report, the "not quite" half moon, moon names, the turd moon, the man in the moon, bad moon landing footage, bad logic formulae, ancient technology, "Dead Men's Secrets" by Jonathan Gray, the moon cheese joke, the moon cheese idea, the moon cheese slogan, Jim's song "Matrix", we all need a filter, the box reality, the big illusion, the myth myth, a school of fools, manufacturing reality, ashew obfuscation, passing the ROAR's number 1 busker, Richard Mixer, passing the open gates to hell, weather, warming periods, cooling periods, running into our friends Charlie and Tanya and all kinds of that there fooly dooly. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and a bunch of stuff, in the background, from Jim's new album by Jim Fidler Best listened to on headphones. That really wasn't Alan Alda. - Really!

ROAR-2011-07-20 - Episode 113 - The French Connection This time on the ROAR: Opening remarks from Jim, the ROAR app for Iphone, Ipod Touch and Ipad, The ROAR app for Android, a status report on the album, the "soon to come" online community, the EP's, Michael Meekins soon to arrive in the Republic Of Avalon, a bit about the next album, a shout-out to Paul in the U.K., Jim shamelessly begs for somebody to send him a braille display, a big plug for the Snowman Radio Podcast, www.wwsnow.com , Walk-about with Jim and Lillian and Jacinthe, the origins of the word "parliment", some talk about St. Pierre, don't confuse a person who speaks French with a Frenchman, a chance meeting with Mark Belbin, introducing Jacinthe, some talk about Newfoundland's French history, different French roots in Newfoundland, an offer for a free taxi ride, a bit about Jim and Lillian's French roots, changes in the English and French languages over the last 1000 years, how both languages are being preserved differently on both sides of the Atlantic, some talk about some interesting words, planking salmon, another mention of the ROAR app for Android, a wee bit of "For Now I'm 64" with the ROAR's number 1 busker, Richard Mixer, chance meetings, a chance meeting with Andrew Ledrew, young, excited drummers, some final words about words and too many little in between bits to be talking about. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler www.jimfidler.com and other background goodies. Best listened to on Headphones. Is that a bagette, or are you just happy that there's another episode of the ROAR?

ROAR-2011-06-12 - Episode 111 - Trail Blazers This time on the ROAR: Shout-out from Michael Meekins, Birthday song from the kids at Blankenberg School in Philadelphia, opening remarks from Jim, the Lord's prayer in old english, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, Cheryl Witherspoon and Rees Montarey, a bit of weather banter, Lillian's coat, the 6th anniversary of the ROAR, the 7th season roaring along, more about the weather and Lillian's coat, Jim's Jamaica shirt, the 2 types of "instant weight loss programs", the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Casey Kasem, Jim's scrunchy neck issue, the Antioch Broadcast Network, www.macinmind.com Gunsmoke, Dragnet, the Whistler, Suspense, Fibber McGee and Molly, the Great Gildersleeve, Himan Brown, E. G. Marshall, Lillian finally taking off the coat, the story about the sun, the wind and the rain, going under the overpass, the Bold Ones, Doctor shows in the 70's, fireman shows in the 70's, police shows in the 70's, Star Trek, Mary Tyler Moore, Starsky and Hutch, Smokey and the Bandit, the Dukes of Hazzard, Cheers, Mork and Mindy, MASH, Saturday Night Live, all the news and weather channels, getting rid of the TV, "out with the TV, in with the mind", the theatre of the mind, more OTR chat, back when people actually pronounced wh's, the disappearing L's, Yiyyian Fid er, the English language in decline, "the Story of English", waiting for the (walk) sign, Jim doing a bit of Dire Straits, Lillian's hip check on Jim, entering the carnival zone, the preserved dialects in Newfoundland, Shakespeare, singing harmony with the buskers, "give me a beer", the street people, a bit of skat, Zeitgeist, mainstream reality VS true reality, arriving at the pub, parting words, and many unspoken truths and tings like that there. Music this time: Our theme, Genesis and more by Jim Fidler and Happy Birthday (You're the Best) by the kids at Blankenberg school, Philadelphia Best listened to on headphones. Where does the truth lie? Nowhere.

ROAR-2011-06-01 - Episode 110 - The 1st of June This time on the ROAR: A bunch of foolishness, more foolishness, opening remarks, big thanks to our listeners, the many faces of "freedom", can we just believe science?, some more talk about Jim's new album, Leslie Street, songs like children, albums like families, LP's VS 45's, archiving albums on cassette, Jim's "Make your own Greatest Hits album" challenge, the "single parent" joke, a call for music submissions, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, the cold east wind, Lillian's wardrobe dysfunction, war, peaceniks, beatniks, the killing of the branch, antennas and branches, the 6th birthday of the ROAR, a bit of ROAR history, the group "The Experience", the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley's death, the 20th anniversary of Pressure Drop's 1st show, the Buffalo Soldier story, albums and the making thereof, the Kickstarter idea, running into Tanya and John, the EP idea and heaps of subliminal messages from the grays. Music this time, a bunch of foolishness by Jim Fidler, www.jimfidler.com and St. John's by Lou Deadder. www.loudeadder.com Best listened to on headphones. An ambidyslexic listening experience: Let the 2 hemispheres of your brain fight it out.