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HelioNovell
@helionovell.bsky.social
PNW chef, dad, music & movie nerd, even bigger baseball geek

The Indie 500 Podcast co-host
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We had a chance to speak with author, Duane Tudahl, about all things Prince and his book "Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 - 1984" on our most recent episode. Give it a listen then jam out in the waters of Lake Minnetonka

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IFP Pit Stop: "Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 - 1984" with author Duane Tudahl
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November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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ICYMI

New episode went up this weekend where we talk about Season 1, play some games, rank some albums, assign some more NFL teams their kindred bands and I explain how Elvis is a man with bread and meat while Graham Parsons is a man with a sandwich.
Adios Season 1, Howdy Season 2!
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October 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Episode 24 - Battles - Mirrored - With John Stanier & Ian Williams of Battles
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October 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Check this out for Ian’s stories on recording Mirrored, Gloss Drop and La Di Da Di, and the time Kid Rock built a hot tub in the studio Don Cabellero was using

Later in the week we’ll post Battles’ Drummer John Stanier’s interview

And of course check out our mainline ep on Mirrored, out already
One Battles Episode After Another

The directors cut, complete edition of our interview with Battles guitarist/keyboardist/everything-else-ist, Ian Willams!
IFP Pit Stop: Interview with guitarist Ian Williams (Battles)
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October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@intelsebastian.bsky.social is a little bit country! And I'm a little bit rock n' roll. He's about going out to Arby's and I'm about them delivering to my home.We delve into the country side of life with Gram Parsons' album "Grievous Angel" on The Indie 500 Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/4Pfq...
Episode 22 - Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel - Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts
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September 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Had a great time talking about Frank Zappa and my new book exploring his political commentary and activism, "Frank Zappa's America," with @helionovell.bsky.social for the Indie 500 Podcast! We discuss FZ's crusade against white Christian nationalism as well as his controversies. Check it out!
Special thanks to @bradleymorgan.bsky.social for joining me on The Indie 500 Podcast this week to discuss his new book, "Frank Zappa's America". One of my favorite reads of the year, it really goes in depth on exploring Frank's marriage of music and social commentary
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IFP Pit Stop: "Frank Zappa's America" with author Bradley Morgan
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August 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Special thanks to @bradleymorgan.bsky.social for joining me on The Indie 500 Podcast this week to discuss his new book, "Frank Zappa's America". One of my favorite reads of the year, it really goes in depth on exploring Frank's marriage of music and social commentary
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IFP Pit Stop: "Frank Zappa's America" with author Bradley Morgan
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August 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
BREAKING: WSJ - Oxygen good for humans
July 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 15 Steam codes for Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition courtesy of @aspyr.com. Giveaway ends on July 20th, 6 PM PT

game is available now on PC and consoles store.steampowered.com/app/2738630/...
July 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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novelty Oreos looking at me from the grocery store shelf
July 16, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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BREAKING: MAGA is FREAKING OUT about a new app called ICEBlock, that tracks ICE officers, so people can get out before ICE tries to kidnap them.

Kristi Noem, Trump, and ICE are DESPERATE to keep this QUIET.

So naturally, you know what to do.

Enjoy. 😎✨
July 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Figures that the fall of mankind would be caused by something with a stupid ass name. Grok. Ive coughed up better names!
July 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Three months until my new book celebrating 50 years of U2 can land on your shelf!

“U2: Until the End of the World”

October 7

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July 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Our latest recipe + album pairing features some Lemon Pepper Wet Wings. Celebrate the A-T-L with these wings and some Outkast blasting out of the kitchen!

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July 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
27 more to tie Aaron Judge, 28 for the AL record, 39 more to pass Bonds. You got this #calraleigh
July 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
28 more to tie Aaron Judge, 29 for the AL record, 40 more to pass Bonds. You got this #calraleigh
July 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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every democrat who is spreading lies about mandani is openly collaborating with fascists here. if you're just "asking questions" or have "concerns" you are a useful idiot
Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani and then adds, "a lot of people are saying he's here illegally"
July 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Know Your NME is back!

This time with Al Horner, former deputy digital editor at the ol’ NME, host of the Script Apart podcast @scriptapart.bsky.social, a contributor to the NME top 500 list, but most importantly: a fellow Simpsons quoter.
Know your NME: Interview with Al Horner
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July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New episode of The Indie 500 Podcast! This week we break down Outkast's album "Stankonia". Sponsored by Bongs Over Baghdad

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Episode 17: Outkast - Stankonia - Stank God I'm a Country Boy
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June 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Carrying a baby for nine months and then naming it Chet is insane
June 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
New episode today on The Indie 500 Podcast! We deep dive into The Prodigy's 1994 masterpiece, "Music for the Jilted Generation". We are joined by author, band biographer for The Prodigy, and all around amazing guy, Professor Martin James!

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Episode 16: Rave Un2 the year 1994 ft. Professor Martin James
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June 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
One of my favorite episodes we've made so far on The Indie 500 podcast. We learn about The Church of John Coltrane located in San Francisco; it's history, beliefs, contributions to the community etc. with @intelsebastian.bsky.social

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Indie 500 Pitstop: St. John Coltrane Church w/ Dr. Nicholas Baham
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June 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Incredibly chaotic scene Los Angeles as LAPD is pushing forward a skirmish line and violently arresting anti-ICE protesters. You can also hear me grunt when police shoot me in the abdomen with some kind of projectile.
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Give the photographer the Pulitzer Prize
June 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM