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What does it actually mean for a song to be a "hit"? In this episode, I sit down with music critic Jeff Giles — founder of Popdose, contributor to Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser FM, co-host of The Record Player...
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Planet LP
Hosted by Ted Asregadoo · music · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Hosted by Ted Asregadoo, the Planet LP podcast delves deep into music -- and sometimes books about music. Ted works in the San Francisco Bay Area radio scene -- and has for a mighty long time. In addition to a career working for companies like iHeartMedia, Ted writes a lot about music and pop culture. Some of his work is featured on Ultimate Classic Rock, Popdose, and MusicTap. Join him each week 'cause he's dropping the needle on a world of albums!
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What is Planet LP about?
Hosted by Ted Asregadoo, the Planet LP podcast delves deep into music -- and sometimes books about music. Ted works in the San Francisco Bay Area radio scene -- and has for a mighty long time. In addition to a career working for companies like iHeartMedia, Ted writes a lot about music and pop culture.
Who hosts Planet LP?
Planet LP is hosted by Ted Asregadoo. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
What has Planet LP covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 125, 1986 vs. 2026: What Makes a Song a Hit?" (31 August 2026, 45 minutes), "Episode 124: Allie Sandt and a Pursuit of a Good Time" (13 August 2026, 37 minutes), and "Episode 122: Earth, Wind & Fire, The Fire Years" (16 July 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does Planet LP publish?
Planet LP publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 50 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Planet LP?
Booking probability for Planet LP is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Planet LP requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Planet LP's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Planet LP?
The strongest fits for Planet LP are Music & Recording. Planet LP has a music audience.
About the host
Ted Asregadoo hosts Planet LP, a music podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 13, 202637 minFolk-rock artist Allie Sandt returns to the Planet LP Podcast to talk about her debut album, In Pursuit of a Good Time . Known for blending folk, blues, jazz, and vintage rock into songs that feel both intimate and...
Jul 16, 202639 minGuest of the pod, Elaine Leung, has seen Earth, Wind & Fire close to 25 times — and by her own admission, that still makes her a rookie in EWF fan circles. She joins Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo this week to dig into...
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Episode 121: Rush at the Kia Forum
Jun 17, 202629 minAfter 11 years and the unimaginable loss of Neil Peart, Rush is back on the road — and Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo was there to see it. In October 2025, Rush announced their surprise "Fifty Something" tour, celebrating...
May 26, 202629 minFor over 40 years, Sade has been making music that defies trends, ignores fads, and sounds just as fresh today as it did when Diamond Life dropped in 1984. On this episode of Planet LP, host Ted Asregadoo is joined by...
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Mar 10, 202656 minOn January 8th, 2016, David Bowie celebrated his 69th birthday with the release of his 26th and final studio album, Blackstar . Two days later, Bowie was gone after succumbing to liver cancer. Now, a decade after its...
Feb 2, 202613 minEpisode 118 is here, and we're doing something a little different! This time, we're spotlighting a killer new track: "Wormslayer" by Kula Shaker – the title track from their 8th studio album. This seven-minute prog-rock...
Jan 21, 202649 minHey, it's the first episode of the Planet LP Podcast for 2026! Host Ted Asregadoo kicks off the new year by looking back at the memorable music-related experiences from 2025 with special guest Jeff Giles, co-host of The...
Nov 24, 202538 minHost Ted Asregadoo is flying solo this week to dive into the music of a band that defined the 1990s alternative scene for him: Belly. Belly, fronted by the immensely talented singer-songwriter Tanya Donelly, ascended...
Nov 14, 2025—On Episode 115 of the Planet LP Podcast, Ted Asregadoo dives deep into a pivotal moment in The Who’s history — their 1978 album Who Are You — with longtime Who aficionado Jason Hare. Who Are You may not top most fans’...
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Episode 114: Misheard Lyrics
Sep 30, 202552 minTed Asregadoo is joined by a very special guest: original Planet LP co-host John Young! John returns to the mic for a hilarious, lighthearted episode dedicated to the universal experience of the misheard lyric, or...
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Episode 113: Rhythms of Re·sist·ance
Sep 24, 2025—On episode 113 of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asregadoo welcomes guest John Maschino to dive deep into the world of protest songs. While many immediately think of the 1960s, this episode explores how rebellious...
Sep 8, 2025—On this week's episode, host Ted Asregadoo sits down with two of his biggest Billy Joel fan friends, Jeff Giles and Jason Hare, to discuss the recent HBO documentary, And So It Goes. Jeff is the founder of Popdose...
Jun 17, 2025—Spring 2025 Season Finale Host Ted Asregadoo closes out the spring season by shining a spotlight on the most essential—yet often overlooked—members of any great band: the drummers. Reuniting with John Young (John...
Jun 10, 20251 hourThis episode of the Planet LP Podcast, hosted by Ted Asregadoo, delves into the unexpected musical blind spots of even the most accomplished music journalists. Ted is joined by prolific music writer and co-host of The...
Jun 4, 2025—In this episode of The Planet LP Podcast, host Ted Asregadoo takes listeners on a deep dive into Pat Benatar's groundbreaking early career, examining her first four albums that established her as a pioneering force in...
May 27, 202555 minIn this Spring 2025 episode of the Planet LP Podcast , host Ted Asregadoo shares his first-hand experience at the Cruel World Music Festival in Pasadena, California , held on May 17, 2025 . Attending his very first...
Jan 27, 2025—In this episode of "The Planet LP Podcast," host Ted Asregadoo welcomes back guest Scott Malchus for a nostalgic dive into the world of midnight movies. Remember those late-night screenings of cult classics like "The...
Dec 23, 2024—IT’S THE FINAL EPISODE OF 2024! Join Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo and Popdose's Keith Creighton as they wrap up an incredible year of music! In this jam-packed episode, Ted and Keith dive into their favorite songs and...
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Episode 105: Books That Rock
Nov 8, 202442 minOn this episode of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asregadoo meets up with novelist, pop culture writer, and podcast host Jeff Giles to recommend some essential reads for music lovers. Ted and Jeff dive into a curated...
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Jeff Knox
Owner of Bill Lake Homes & Modulars, Sterling Real Estate Group
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School Superintendent, Protein Bar & Kitchen
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