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An album-by-album and track-by-track review of the artist forever known as Prince.
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Send a text Join Ed for Part 2 of his interview with De Angela Duff as she discusses her scholarship and public work preserving Prince’s legacy, including her writing, symposia, and her weekly What Did Prince Do This Week? series. The conversation reflects on Prince’s artistry, political voice, lasting cultural influence, and the artists carrying his spirit forward today—along with her personal favorite albums, covers, and songs—making this episode a rich listen for devoted fans and curious n...
Send a text Join Ed for part 1 of his interview with internationally recognized Prince scholar De Angela Duff, Associate Vice Provost at New York University and professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, for a thoughtful conversation about her journey from growing up in Eutaw, Alabama, to becoming a leading voice in the study of Prince. She shares how music and design first shaped her path, the story of discovering Prince, and the concert experiences that turned admiration into a lifelong...
Send a text Jared and Ed celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing a deep-cut dive into the steamy side of Prince’s catalog, spotlighting Scandalous Sex Suite and the Mustang Mix of The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, swapping stories about Prince’s fearless studio wizardry and Kim Basinger’s swoony cameo while breaking down how the remixes turn the romance dial all the way up. Between musical heat checks, they debate the true culinary value of those chalky little Valentine’s candy hearts, sneak i...
Send a text Season 8 of When Doves Podcast kicks off with love—literally. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Ed and Jared each bring their Top 10 Prince songs with “Love” in the title. That’s the only rule… and with Prince, it still opens the floodgates. With a focus on deep-cut favorites, the lists spark debate and surprises. It’s not all seduction (though some of it definitely is)—it’s Prince stretching one word across every possible mood. New season. New rules. A whole lot of love. Support ...
Send a text The mini-season on D'Angelo comes to a close, as Ed and Jared discuss his final (so far) album, Black Messiah, credited to D'Angelo and the Vanguard. Along the way, the fellas discuss new podcast ideas, the weaknesses of the Back to the Future trilogy, best party games and so much more. They also dive deep into what could be D'Angelo's crowning achievement, what his loss means for music and what he fought to overcome along the way. This is a good one. Support the show A...
Send a text Join Ed and Jared for a deep-groove wander through D’Angelo’s Voodoo, the landmark album that reshaped twenty-first-century soul. From the alchemy behind its velvet-grit sound to the legacy of “Untitled (How Does It Feel?),” the guys trace how Voodoo became a modern classic. Their path, naturally, spirals into delightful side streets: Sammy Davis Jr.’s lost Poor Devil pilot, the existential truths of papaya, tapas logic, a surprising detour through Bad Company, a warm nod to the S...
Send a text Join the fellas for the first part of this special mini-season, honoring the late, great D'Angelo. They discuss the power of this first solo record, what are Blondie's best singles and revealing news that Ed has been a doctor this entire time. Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Join Ed for a special two-part conversation with Prince superfan and proud New Yorker Beth Litt. From her days living in Minneapolis in the early ’90s to decades of celebrating the Purple One, Beth’s stories are pure gold. In part two, her daughter Sarah joins to share what it was like growing up with a Prince-obsessed mom — and adds her own fun perspective to the mix. An essential PSA for parents and children alike! Enjoy! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you ...
Send a text Jump in the car and join Ed and his sister Beth as they head to one of the best little towns in PA, Lititz, to experience Prince's Sign O' The Times concert film in IMAX! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Yup, that's it, y'all. We're closing it out for the summer. The final disc in the Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe, done IN PERSON, immediately before Ed and Jared headed to a Phillies' game. Join the conversation about the Live Show at Glam Slam 92 and have a great rest of the summer! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Strap in for the final ride! On this epic conclusion to When Doves Podcast's deep dive into Diamonds and Pearls: The Super Deluxe Edition's unreleased tracks, Ed and Jared unpack the last vault gems with style—and a few detours. From Indiana Jones-level relic-hunting to OutKast shoutouts, ‘90s cartoon nostalgia, and live Phillies score updates (because multitasking is a lifestyle), this episode does it all. Don’t miss the Tip O’ the Week—it may just save you in a last minute mail ...
Send a text What's up, y'all? Join the fellas as they discuss the final show of the Wu-Tang Clan, best one-word board game names, Dorothy v. Alice in a cage match and the next five track of the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Join Ed and Jared as they wrap up Disc 4 of the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe collection with plenty of fun detours along the way—from the sci-fi dreams of Ray Bradbury to Fleetwood Mac singles showdown, a wild Bob Dylan/Michael Jackson collab what-if, and a few hot takes on sports documentaries. It’s a whirlwind of music, mayhem, and deep cuts—don’t miss it! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text What's up y'all? Let's debate: who's the greatest R & B artist of all time? Join Ed and Jared as they debate Billboard's new rankings, as well as continuing the journey through the Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Get your ears ready as Ed and Jared dig into six more tracks from the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition—uncovering early versions, extended cuts, and deep-dive remixes that reveal new layers of Prince’s creative process. Along the way, they riff on the wild world of hair metal, rank the most epic long-play No. 1 singles, and pose the truly important question: what if Ginger Baker had drummed for 2 Live Crew? It’s chaotic, curious, and full of love for the music. Don’t miss ...
Send a text Jared and Ed reflect on the recent loss of music legends Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, honoring their lasting impact and sharing personal favorites. They also review Prince’s new acoustic release of “Free,” dig into Celebration 2025 highlights, including the Prince Estate’s announcements for new Prince releases and projects. Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text The journey begins! Jared and Ed crack open Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe, diving into the first batch of unreleased Prince tracks. Along the way: tales of school fights, love for Crystal Gayle, a discussion about walkable cities, and a heartfelt Phillies update. It’s the start of something funky? Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text Hello friends! We are back from spring break and we are FINALLY putting to bed the monster that is the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe. We're discussing the final disc, the live show, that our old friend from the Netherlands, Stef, actually attended! The first of his 45 Prince shows! Join us as we welcome Ed back from South Korea, as we talk about why Prince loved the Dutch so much (cause why wouldn't he?) and dive into this legendary show! Support the show A deeper dive into...
Send a text We did! It's done! With this episode, the fellas finish off ALL of the vault tracks from the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe edition. Take a deep breath, y'all. You made it. Join them for discussions of music festivals, Ed's upcoming adventures to Korea, 90s pop rock stalwarts the Gin Blossoms and a special sign off from Jared's three-year-old cousin! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send a text We're nearing the end, folks! Join Jared and Ed as they discuss their favorite Christopher Walken performances, debate the best Pixar film and talk about the most legendary Prince track of all-time: the long-fabled Wally! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
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