This is Ep. #1 of an informal mailbag series of mini-episodes prepped for Soul Sides and Heat Rocks fans. In this one, Oliver Wang tackles a pair of questions: 1) what were some of my favorite artists from when I was in college and 2) What's an example of an artist/album from a genre that Heat Rocks typically does *not* into? Thanks to Eric Peterson for the questions!

Soul Sides/Heat Rocks Mailbag Ep. 1

Michael Barnes

The Sidebar returns to fill the social distancing void. I'm joined by Michael Barnes of the Melting Pot blog to talk about a special version of Sly and the Family Stone's 1974 LP, "Small Talk" that Michael came upon years ago. Much record nerdery ensues.

The Sidebar, Ep. 37: Sly and the Family Stone Mix It Up (w/ Michael Barnes)

Carolyn Sullivan

We look at one of the darkest soul songs ever recorded, "Dead," arranged and co-written by Moses Dillard and produced by Fort Worth TX's Major Bill Smith who could commission over a dozen different versions of the song on his various imprints. David Haffner of the record store, Friends of Sound, joins to share details about the song's curious history

Singles Servings 003: Carolyn Sullivan's "Dead" 

In this episode, we revisit the 2005 song (and 2015 single), "1 Thing," originally recorded by Amerie but remixed by Siik.

Single Servings 002: Amerie's "1 Thing" (Siik Remix)

A new personal podcast series from Oliver Wang of Soul Sides/Heat Rocks, Single Servings tells the stories behind single songs. For this launch episode, we dig into "Someone to Treat Me," the 1969 R&amp;B single by New York girl ground The De Vons. Featured on here: De Vons lead singer, Jimmie Boone Amos!

Single Servings #1: The Devons' "Someone to Treat Me"

A return to hip-hop but with a Cali focus. Featuring songs by: Droop Capone, 7A3, MC Red, The Poetess and more.

Record Wheel #9 - West Coast Hip-Hop

Firme rola alert! It's the slow jam/sweet soul episode of the Record Wheel with music from the likes of: Lee Williams and the Cymbals, The Exceptionals, The Cruisers, Little Joe and the Latinaires, the Natural Four and more.

Record Wheel #8 - Slow Jams

We head to the discotheque with a selection of tracks from the '70s through early '80s including songs by Charanga 76, Manzel, Wild Sugar and B&amp;G Rhythm. Platform shoes not required.

Record Wheel #7 Disco Fever

After being gone for a few weeks, the Record Wheel returns with an XL sized episode includes songs brought home from New Orleans and a random assortment of other goodies. Artists include the Electric Prunes, Lonnie Russ, the Vibrations, the Southern University Stage Band, Demon Fuzz, Pratt &amp; Moody, Ruly Garcia and the late, great Clyde Stubblefield.

Record Wheel #6 Baker's Dozen

O-Dub's off to NOLA this week so here's a quick pick-six of Crescent City songs.

Record Wheel #5 NOLA Special

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Mathew Ramirez Warren

Mathew Ramirez Warren, the filmmaker behind "We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo," joins up with Oliver Wang to talk about the film, the legacy of boogaloo, plus they share 10 boogaloo jams for this week's annotated playlist.

Record Wheel #4/Sidebar #37 - Boogaloo Special With "We Like It Like That" filmmaker, Mathew Ramirez Warren

Record Wheel #2 - Ain't No Half Slippin'

Record Wheel #1 - Spin Cycle

Scott Saul

Richard Pryor

A conversation with Scott Saul, author of the new biography, "Becoming Richard Pryor."

EP 36, Scott Saul on "Becoming Richard Pryor"

The Sidebar returns with an episode devoted to the music of Bill Withers.

EP 35, Return of the Sidebar/Bill Withers Special

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 10-3-14. A 60 minute show dedicated to Donny Hathaway, on the week of his birthday.

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on <a href="http://RadioSombra.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioSombra.org</a> on 10-3-14. A 60 minute show dedicated to Donny Hathaway, on the week of his birthday.

Best of the Shades of Soul: EP 2.18, The Donny Hathaway Special

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 2-21-14. A 66 minute show dedicated to De La Soul's 3 Ft. High and Rising.

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on <a href="http://RadioSombra.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioSombra.org</a> on 2-21-14. A 66 minute show dedicated to De La Soul's 3 Ft. High and Rising.

Best of the Shades of Soul: EP 2.6, 3 Ft. High Friday

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 4-18-13. A 90 minute interview with Cut Chemist.

A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on <a href="http://RadioSombra.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioSombra.org</a> on 4-18-13. A 90 minute interview with Cut Chemist.

Best of the Shades of Soul: EP 2.8, The Cut Chemist Interview

Morgan Neville

An interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new documentary, "20 Feet From Stardom."

EP 34: Morgan Neville

EP 33: DJ Day

Karriem Riggins

EP 31: Karriem Riggins

Daphne Brooks

EP 30: Daphne Brooks

EP 29: Lee Fields

Mike James

An interview with R&amp;B artist Mike James Kirkland on his life and career.

EP 21: Mike James Kirkland

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