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From this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 4pm Saturday in NZ, 2pm in Sydney and 5am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described movies La La Land from 2016, and Moonlight from 2016.
La La Land is a 2016 American musical romance film written and directed by Damien Chazelle.
It stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress, respectively, who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles.

The Juke In The Back” focuses on the “soul that came before rock n’ roll,” the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
Marvin Phillips is important to post WWII rhythm & blues, because he, along with Jesse Belvin, helped to popularize the R&B duo.
Jesse and Marvin scored an enormous hit in 1952 with the ballad, “Dream Girl,” thus paving the way for future R&B duos like Shirley & Lee, Gene & Eunice, Robert & Johnny, Don & Dewey and Marvin’s own, Marvin & Johnny.

This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the variety of talents comprised among the sixteen women of colour who, at one time or another, were Three Degrees. We ask when will I see you again, go to the moon, and hear about a woman in love.

Daylight saving time tries to fool us again, so the show will be heard at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, which is 8 AM Tuesday in eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM eastern Wednesday, which is 8 PM in eastern Australia. Just ask your SmartSpeaker to play mushroom FM and you will be there very quickly indeed.

Hello again! Sara Hillis here to tell you about this week's edition of Come by the Hills, Mushroom FM's Folk and Celtic music show. This week, we have our usual mix of great Folk and Celtic music, and we're live for three whole hours, which is always more fun! Whether you're a first-time or a long-time listener, I promise there'll be something that tickles your musical fancy. So come hang out with me on the Mighty Mushroom!

From this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 5pm Saturday in NZ, 3pm in Sydney and 5am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described Movies the Postman Always Rings Twice from 1946, Double Indemnity from 1944, and Kid in Hollywood from 1933.
The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1946 American film noir based on the 1934 novel of the same name by James M. Cain.
This adaptation of the novel features Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn, Leon Ames, and Audrey Totter.
It was directed by Tay Garnett.

This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the extraordinary and powerful voice of Roy Orbison, who experienced stage fright throughout his career. We hear about a pretty woman, drive all night, and listen to heartbreak radio.

Tuning at 4 PM Monday Eastern, which is 7 AM Tuesday in Easton Australia. Or at 6 AM Wednesday Easton, which is 9 PM in Easton Australia. Simply ask your smart speaker to play mushroom FM, and it will whisk you there in a tice.

Deep dive, where we focus on one artist for one hour. Join me and enjoy.

Hello! Sara Hillis here to let you know what's coming up on the next edition of Come by the Hills, Mushroom FM's Folk and Celtic music show. This week, I've got a few left-overs from Saint Patrick's Day, a salute to the Oscars with some songs from Titanic, a rather unique "Celtic Cover," and a whole lot more! Also, we're live again! Yay! So come hang out with me and listen to some great Folk music, if you have a mind!

From this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 5pm Saturday in NZ, 3pm in Sydney and 4am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described Movies Chinatown from 1974, McQ from 1974, and War Babies from 1932.
Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery crime thriller film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.

hi there,
Gary G here to tell you that i'm back after two weeks of beeing down with the dreded covid.
but i'm glad to say i'm back and can't wait to spend time with each and every one of you every week day starting again Munday 21 April at 3 am us eastern.
it gets replayed again at 3 pm.
don't be shy, say hi
gary@mushroomfm.com

This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the extensive talents of American singer and songwriter Carole King. We hear that it's too late baby, learn that you've got a friend, and celebrate a child of mine.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is 7 AM Tuesday in eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is 9 PM in eastern Australia. Just tell your smart speaker to play mushroom FM and you will be there.

Deep dive, where we focus on one artist for one hour, on mushroom FM, the home of the fun guys.