Funk In The First Degree
Episode 120 Mini-Roundtable Pt.1
Dec 4, 20251 hour
While Lindsey Robinson is on assignment, Keith, Bo, and John carry on with news from the “Funkisphere” for 2025
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Funk In The First Degree
Hosted by John Ellison, III · music · EN-US
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Funk Music Talk and Interviews
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Who hosts Funk In The First Degree?
Funk In The First Degree is hosted by John Ellison, III. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has Funk In The First Degree covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 120 Mini-Roundtable Pt.1" (4 December 2025, 60 minutes), "Remembering Sly Stone March 15, 1943-June 9th 2025 R.I.P" (10 June 2025, 30 minutes), and "Happy Funkin’ Holidays (The Original) returns!" (24 December 2024, 28 minutes).
How often does Funk In The First Degree publish?
Funk In The First Degree publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 100 episodes.
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John Ellison, III hosts Funk In The First Degree, a music podcast with 100 episodes published.
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