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Join us as we deep dive into the catalog of the great George Michael one song at a time.
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Listen this week as I am joined by the lovely ladies from the Lovelies Help group on Facebook and Instagram! Hear how these ladies took their love for George and his music and coupled it with the inspiration from his charitable giving to create Lovelies Help. In the years since GM's passing they have raised more than £270k for different charities including The Terrance Higgins Trust and others. Lovelies Help Facebook Instagram Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) TikTok
Listen this week as our friend Erik from the Chicago area joins us and calls his shot with John & Elvis Are Dead from the Patience album. Yes we have done this song before, but I wanted to get the perspective of someone different on this one and Erik definitely delivered! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as talking with my friend and 80's popstar, Kevin Paige, comes full circle and we discuss his favorite GM song; Cowboys & Angels. We dive into the production of the song from the ears of a true musician and the general feel of this iconic classic. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by Shira all the way from Israel! Hear how she grew up with the music of GM as a millenial and how that evolution took place in the 2000's after the heyday. Hear how George and his music informs and shapes her love for Drag and performing as Celeste Sky! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by Christine from deep in the heart of Texas. We dive into the tricky topic of religion and faith and how George Michael used those things in his visual presentation as well as his music and what it meant to us. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by our good friend Tonia, from Freedom4GM once again and this time we tackle the topic of going through our 30's and 40's and tell our stories through the eyes of the music of GM. George and his music really has been the soundtrack of our lives - and this episode is the perfect example of that. Listen for a special announcement about the show as well! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as we take one more look back at 2025 and some of the amazing guests who have been part of the show! Hear from new friends like Erik and Lisa from America as well as guests like Jeffery Beasley and Niall Flynn who were there while George was creating the iconic moments we all have loved so much! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as we take a trip back to some of the best conversations this year. We start with Michael Anderson from Kidz Bop and hear from Laura from the Gen X Reference Desk and more! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined again by Julie, this time on Zoom all the way from California. We talk all things Christmas and choose the song and watch the video for "Last Christmas"! Hear talk about the perfection that is George's hair in the video and hear some very personal stories as well. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by Lisa, from the Pacific NW part of America and we takcle the topic of grief. We choose the song "You Have Been Loved" and we talk about the grief that all of carry around in differernent ways and how healing can, and often times does, happen on a timetable we have little control of. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by Erik fromt he Chicago area and he picks the somewhat forgotten classic Christmas song "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas" from 2008! Hear stories of what Christmas means to us and how the lyrics of the song really show what it meant to George. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen as Jen and I take the next step and discuss the merits of "The Edge of Heaven" in comparison to "I'm Your Man" from last week. This episode talks of hair styles, physical and emotional intent and a Shakespeare Hot Take that needs to be heard! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen as our friend Jen joins me again for a special theme episode and this time we are taking on 2 of the last Wham singles- I'm Your Man and The Edge of Heaven! Do these songs have a through line or soemthing that connects them - or is it a case of 2 amazing pop songs and their individual motivations? Spinning The Wheel Socials Facebook TikTok Instagram Twitter (X)
Listen this week as Tonia from Freedom4GM joins me and selects "If You Were My Woman" from the 1988 Nelson Mandela Tribute Show. Hear us talk about the origin of the song by Gladys Knight in 1970 and memories of waiting by the VCR to add to your mixtape! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen now as Niall takes us throught the period of time that George worked on the Patience album and beyond. Niall has great stories of the recording of the songs we all love, the building of a studio at Highgate and memories of GM that will make you laugh for sure! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as I am joined by longtime GM sound engineer and collaborator, Niall Flynn! Hear Niall take us thorough the process of finding himself in George's orbit around Sarm West, the beginnings of their worlk together and the recording of the iconic album Older. Niall has great stories and this Part 1 is a must listen for GM fans! Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)
Listen this week as we bring the talk of Father Figure full circle with Michael Anderson from Kidz Bop. Hear how the song bridges the gap of generations and how the hope that the Taylor Swift exposure can bring the song into the future. Michael Anderson on Social Media TikTok- @Mandertok Instagram - @mangergramm Spinning The Wheel Social Media Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter (X)
This Week we take on the legacy of Father Figure, one of the most iconic songs of the George Michael catalog. With the release of the Taylor Swift interpolation of the song this fall, we examine what this song means to the next generation of fans and fans yet to come! Spinning The Wheel Socisl Channels Facebook TikTok Instagram Twitter (X)
Listen this weel as I am joined by Jeffery Beasley, one of the creative minds that brought us the iconic Too Funky video in 1992! Hear Jeffery talk about his history in the entertainment buisness and his dealings with George and Thierry Mugler on this amazing and sometimes contentious video shoot! Catch Jeffery on his socials @jefferybeasley Spinning The Wheel Podcast Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter
Listen this week as I am joined again in person by Julie and we spin the emotional White Light from 2012! Hear us talk about the process of getting older and what it means to us and how the magic of George's music can find you sometimes when you need it the most. Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) TikTok BlueSky
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love the Genx Reference Desk.. I'm an East Tn girl as well and I'm definitely genx... I loved this episode....