When Doves Podcast: Prince--Album by Album & Song by Song

<p>An album-by-album and track-by-track review of the artist forever known as Prince. </p>

BONUS:Sign O' The Times IMAX Edition

Send us 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

09-01
32:37

Diamonds & Pearls, Super Deluxe, SEASON FINALE!

Send us 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

08-03
47:32

Diamonds and Pearls: Vol 6. The Final Chapter!

Send us 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 ma...

07-27
50:53

Diamonds & Pearls, Super Deluxe, Part 5!

Send us 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

07-20
42:28

Diamonds and Pearls Deluxe Volume 4!!

Send us 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

07-13
46:46

The Billboard 75 All-Time R & B Artists AND Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe Part III!

Send us 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

06-29
01:04:04

Diamonds and Pearls Deluxe: Volume 2

Send us 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 mi...

06-22
45:54

Bonus: "Free" (acoustic), Celebration 2025 and more

Send us 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

06-15
38:56

Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Volume 1

Send us 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

06-08
50:04

Wrapping Up the Sign o' the Times SUPER DELUXE with Stef!

Send us 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 i...

06-01
54:44

Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 8!

Send us 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

04-27
54:10

Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 7!

Send us 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

04-13
50:12

Sign of the Times Super Deluxe Vol. 6

Send us a text Join the fellas as they take a fun strut through 5 more unreleased tracks from the SOTT Super Deluxe including The Cocoa Boys and It's Bes Like That Sometimes while also presenting each others a series of impossible choices. Follow along and see which decision you'd make! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

04-06
41:59

Interview with legendary Prince sound engineer Scottie Baldwin!

Send us a text Folks, we interrupt our regularly scheduled Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe breakdown to talk with Prince's longtime sound engineer Scottie Baldwin! Scottie worked with Prince for more than twenty years, as well as artists like Madonna and Stevie Wonder. He sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with the fellas about what he learned from Prince, the challenges and joys of working with him, what makes a great-sounding concert venue and his work on the One Night Alone...Live! b...

03-30
01:49:26

Sign of the Times Super Deluxe: Volume 5

Send us a text Join Jared and Ed as they unpack the next collection of 5 unreleased songs from the Sign Of The Times Super Deluxe including Soul Psychodelicide, Adonis and Bathsheba, The Ball, and interesting versions of Forever In My Life and Crucial. Along the way the boys discuss the advantages of being a senior driver, Greek mythology, and Lucille Ball. Enjoy!!!! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

03-23
52:04

Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe Part 4!

Send us a text We're back, y'all! The boys dive into Disc 5 of the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe, taking on the first 5 tracks, and discussing ranch vs blue cheese, what's the best music to hear in the supermarket and, in a new feature, who Prince should've given a song to. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

03-16
51:40

Bonus: The Prince Netflix Documentary

Send us a text Join Ed on a special 2 part episode regarding the Prince Netflix Documentary. Part 1 includes a discussion with Prince super fan and documentary film maker, Rick Dillwood. In part 2, Rick joins When Doves Podcast hall of famers Stef and Sam for a roundtable discussion on the documentary, the Estate, and what type of Estate-sanctioned documentary they'd like to see in the future. Let us know what YOU think. Hit us up on instagram and facebook! Support the show A deeper div...

03-02
01:33:05

Prince in the News Updates & Recommendations!

Send us a text A quick hit pod for y'all: updates on the Prince documentary, the Grammy Awards, new music recommendations and also SLY LIVES!, the new Sly Stone documentary from Questlove. More to come! Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

02-16
21:26

Interview with Prince Super Fan, Ms April E. Carter!

Send us a text Friends, on this Super Bowl Sunday (Go Birds!) the fellas are taking a break from their dive into the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe to share this great interview with actor, singer, dancer, creator, Ms. April E Carter! She just worked with Jared on his gig out of town and they discovered their mutual love of Prince and Jared had to get her on the show! Wait til you hear what her mom did during the 1984 Purple Rain Tour... Thanks Ms. April and enjoy all! Support the show A...

02-09
29:36

Sign O' The Times Super Deluxe: Volume 3

Send us a text Join Jared and Ed as they continue their walk through 8 more vault tracks from the SOTT Super Deluxe including Love and Sex, Big Tall Wall and In A Large Room With No Light. Also, find out about how Jared handles blackouts, where to find the best crystal ball in Philadelphia, and of course, a quick shout out to our local football team. Support the show A deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

02-02
01:07:05

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