
Episode 29: Bright Light City
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Las Vegas International Hotel (now the Westgate Resort and Casino) where Elvis spent his iconic residency. You'll be amazed at the remnants of his legacy that still remain.

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The perfect podcast for the ultimate Elvis Presley fan. Brad Birkedahl and Mark Shaffer uncover hidden gems in the life and career of the king of rock and roll.
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A behind-the-scenes tour of the Las Vegas International Hotel (now the Westgate Resort and Casino) where Elvis spent his iconic residency. You'll be amazed at the remnants of his legacy that still remain.

Mark and Brad talk to film editor Jonathan Redmond about his work on the new Elvis film EPiC and 2022's Elvis.

Elvis is back on the big screen in the new Baz Luhrmann film "EPiC".

The new Baz Luhrmann film EPiC, featuring unearthed and restored footage of Elvis, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Author and friend of the podcast Paul Sweeney was there to see it and has an epic s

Brad and Mark explore part of the Elvis' musical legacy that's stayed under the radar. A look at when Elvis laid down the beat on many of his own hits!

In the spirit of the Elvis song "My Wish Came True", Brad and Mark celebrate something they've been wishing for...the upcoming release of unseen footage of Elvis. That and other wishes are shared during this first episod

If you're a newer Elvis fan there's lots of music to choose from. But where to begin, right? Writer and Elvis expert Gordon Minto recommends his favorite recordings to start your collection. Plus Brad and Mark find inter

Author Gordon Minto is back to tell us about his new book with John Townson; Elvis UK: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British EPs 1957-2001.

Join Mark and Brad for a look at Elvis songs recorded in 3 takes or less, an amazing Johnny Cash discover with an Elvis twist and an historic building with an Elvis connection. And interesting insight into Elvis from the

Pilot Ron Strauss is the subject of a new book by author Sally Hoedel. Ron flew the Lisa Marie airplane with Elvis on board for two years. Hear great stories from Ron and Sally about Elvis as a boss in the air and on the

While Graceland is the most famous of Elvis' homes, the first home he purchased on the cusp of his meteoric rise to fame was on Audobon Drive in Memphis. Author Cindy Hazen purchased the home in 1998 and discovered some

We're not sure if Elvis fans George and Linda set an official record by seeing Elvis in concert 86 times...but they must rank right up there. Hear their delightful stories of how they managed to catch so many shows and t

Author Sally Hoedel's book Destined to Die Young is a groundbreaking narrative about the death of Elvis Presley. Her extensive research reveals a story of survival rather than self destruction.

Ronnie McDowell is a country music legend whose connections to Elvis, past and present, run deep.

Brad and Mark talk with Alan Stoker, son of The Jordanaires' leader Gordon Stoker. Alan is co-author of the new book, " The Jordanaires, The Story of the World's Greatest Backup Vocal Group" as told by Gordon Stoker with

Did you know that many Elvis recordings released in the UK were different from U.S. releases? Our guest is Gordon Minto. Gordon and his co-author John Townson have assembled an incredibly detailed and affordable e-book a

In this episode we focus on Elvis Presley's 12th motion picture; It Happened at the World's Fair. Mark and Brad interview Brad's parents who recall heading to the fair in 1962 to watch Elvis film on location in Seattle.

With the release of an Elvis on Tour box set, Brad and Mark dive deep into all things Elvis on Tour: from performance paychecks to what Elvis demanded before he stepped on to the stage each night.

You've seen the 2022 Elvis movie and now you're a new fan. What's next? Mark and Brad lead you to the original content that was mirrored in new motion picture "Elvis" along with music and book recommendations to fuel you

Mark and Brad offer their thoughts on Elvis the movie and talk to musician Slick Joe Fick who played upright bass on the movie soundtrack.
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