Q: What's the difference between James Bond and Alex Esposito? (I know, I know, it's a hard question, because there just aren't that many)
A: 007 has a Licence to Kill. Espo has a License to Chill.
Thank you all for bearing the audacity of my caucasity, but more importantly, thanks to those who tuned in last night to another majestic episode of The Espo Experience. Your love and support is always welcome on the airwaves. Keep it coming folks!
As much as I want to spend my day writing about my love of spy movies, I have to keep going, for I've got places to go, people to see, and work to do. Diamonds may last Forever, but my checking account certainly will not. No Time to Die? How about No Time for Indigestion? Or what about Octo...forget it.
Just so I don't embarrass myself any further, I will let the music do the rest of the talking. The mic was hot until midnight, so you got an extra dose of Espo coming your way. Whether it's over the counter, under the table, on the radio, on your phone, it doesn't matter - so long as it finds your ears, my job is done.
Episode 3 Setlist
TRACK: Heart-Shaped Box
ARTIST: Nirvana
TRACK: Moving in Stereo
ARTIST: The Cars
TRACK: Old but True
ARTIST: Cold Weather Company
TRACK: Little Red Corvette
ARTIST: Prince
TRACK: Smokes Quantity
ARTIST: Boards of Canada
TRACK: High Tide or Low Tide
ARTIST: Bob Marley and the Wailers
TRACK: Cissy Strut
ARTIST: The Meters
TRACK: The Element of Surprise
ARTIST: The Last Shadow Puppets
TRACK: Bad Moon Rising
ARTIST: Creedence Clearwater Revival
TRACK: Do You Feel Loved?
ARTIST: Bombay Bicycle Club
TRACK: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
ARTIST: Paul Simon
TRACK: Superstar
ARTIST: Lupe Fiasco feat. Matthew Santos
TRACK: One-Armed Bandit
ARTIST: Jaga Jazzist
TRACK: War Machine
ARTIST: AC/DC
TRACK: Jump Into The Fire
ARTIST: Harry Nilsson
TRACK: All I Wanna Do
ARTIST: Cheryl Crow
TRACK: Gold Dust Woman
ARTIST: Fleetwood Mac
TRACK: Is It Any Wonder?
ARTIST: Keane
TRACK: Standing in the Shadows of Love
ARTIST: Four Tops
TRACK: Roman Holiday
ARTIST: The National
TRACK: i regret the jet-set
ARTIST: CFCF
TRACK: Happiness Is a Warm Gun
ARTIST: The Beatles
TRACK: Higher Ground
ARTIST: Stevie Wonder
Plot twist: It's Been Awhile by Staind was our next song playing, but I was unable to verify that it was the clean version, and thus a prudent business decision was made to cut the feed. Now, you know me - I love dropping F-bombs almost as much as Martin Scorsese, but the FCC sure does not. So here is a message for you pesky little fuckers...
TRACK: Don't Kill the Whale
ARTIST: Yes
TRACK: That's Life
ARTIST: Frank Sinatra
TRACK: Nights on Broadway
ARTIST: Bee Gees
TRACK: Cult of Personality
ARTIST: Living Colour
TRACK: Riders on the Storm
ARTIST: The Doors
TRACK: The Power
ARTIST: Snap!
TRACK: The Fucked Jam
ARTIST: Ween
TRACK: Prove It All Night
ARTIST: Bruce Springsteen
TRACK: Take Five (Live in Belgium, 1964)
ARTIST: The Dave Brubeck Quartet
TRACK: I'm with You
ARTIST: Avril Lavigne
TRACK: In the Air Tonight
ARTIST: Phil Collins
TRACK: Baby It's You
ARTIST: Smith
TRACK: Paradise by the Dashboard Light
ARTIST: Meat Loaf
ARTIST: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
TRACK: Avril 14th
ARTIST: Aphex Twin
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Thanks for sticking around, friends. Extra thanks if you stuck around to catch the 11th hour bonus set! I burned the proverbial candle until midnight, and I could not nor would not do it without you all. I think this was my best performance yet, but as a wise ol' man with ol' blue eyes once said, the best is yet to come.
As the sun sets on this week's radio rebellion, I would like to send us all into the holiday season with a message in mind:
When you're shopping this holiday season, don't stuff the pockets of billionaires with Black Friday purchases of shit you want, but don't truly need. Think about what you already have. Do you really need another TV? Another coffee maker? Or how about the latest and greatest fruity device? NO.
If you've got a roof over your head, a seat at the table, and food on your plate, that's more than a lot of people can say. If you're spending your Thanksgiving with family, you are one of the lucky ones. So make sure to give them extra hugs and kisses, and let them know how grateful you are for them. I'm not trying to go all Vin Diesel here, but family isn't just anything; it's everything. Here are some actions you can take today to save a life. If you are ever struggling, know that you are not alone. My DMs are always open if you ever need someone to talk to. Life is always worth living, my friends. Always.
Stuff the pockets of your local food pantry (or better yet, volunteer your time)
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Support the development of literacy skills for underprivileged children throughout New Jersey
Bridge of Books Foundation
For anyone suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues in NJ
NJ DHS - Mental Health & Addiction Services Hotlines/Treatment Directories
Au Revoir,
Espo
P.S. You already know - set that reminder for 9pm next Tuesday!
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P.S.S.
"Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan."
- JFK