My latest blog post:

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The Day Before the Day Before Christmas YouTube video by Raymond Schuck

Everyone knows what today is:

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Best TV Theme Songs of the 1970s – Episode 103 In this episode, Marc and Ray take a fun trip back to the 1970s to share their favorite TV theme songs from the decade. The ’70s were full of unforgettable openings with catchy jingles, smooth instrum...

Episode 103 of the Tunesmate podcast features Marc Majers and me discussing our picks for the top 1970s television theme songs:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/best-tv...

Week ending August 30, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending August 30, 2025:

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – Episode 102 In this episode, Ray and Marc crank up the volume to celebrate the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne. From his groundbreaking years with Black Sabbath to his wild, unpredictable solo career, they exp...

Episode 102 of the Tunesmate podcast, honoring Ozzy Osbourne:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/remembe...

My latest blog post:

iggyyoda.blogspot.com/2025/08/amer...

In 2024, I posted a few pieces on my blog for the first time in six years. I've finally posted something again, and now I'm going to try to be more regular about it. I think the key will be to keep things brief. Here, then, is my latest blog post:

iggyyoda.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...

The rulebook simply says "Discipline and Punish."

BGSU Firelands Make a gift to BGSU Firelands on One Day!

Today is #BGSUOneDay. My journey as a student and faculty member at BGSU has been so fulfilling. I'm ready and willing to promote BGSU to anyone who will listen.

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I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism.

From Around the Horn:

Week ending March 8, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 8 for the week ending March 1, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Peter Gabriel’s Top Songs – Episode 95 In this episode of Tunemate's podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Peter Gabriel songs. Celebrate the music of this singer, songwriter, and performer on their 75th birthday. Lis...

In the latest Tunesmate podcast, Marc Majers and I celebrate Peter Gabriel turning 75:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/peter-g...

Week ending March 1, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending March 1, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Taurasi, champ at all levels, retires from WNBA Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer who led the Mercury to three titles while winning six Olympic golds, announced her retirement after 20 seasons.

I'm a Mercury fan, so I'll admit my potential partiality here. Still, Taurasi belongs in the GOAT conversation.

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Every time Trump and folks who parrot his characterization talk about "golden age," it registers in my mind as "guilded age."

Week ending February 22, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending February 22, 2025:

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Week ending February 15, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending February 15, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Week ending February 8, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending February 8, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Week ending February 1, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending February 1, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Week ending January 25, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending January 25, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Week ending January 18, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending January 18, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Debbie Kruger – Episode 91 In this episode of Tunesmate, join Debbie Kruger, writer, author, and PR expert, as she dives deep into her book Songwriters Speak. The book features in-depth interviews with 45 songwriters from Austr...

On the latest Tunesmate podcast, Marc Majers interviews Debbie Kruger:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/debbie-...

Week ending January 11, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending January 11, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Top 100 of 2024 (my chart) - YouTube

My Top 100 songs of 2024 from number 100 to number 1

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2024 Music Rewind – Episode 90 Join Ray and Marc as they count down the top tunes from 2024. What made your top five song list from the year? Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Hozier, Tommy Ric...

On the latest Tunesmate podcast, Marc Majers and I look back at our top songs of 2024:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/2024-mu...

Week ending January 4, 2025 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending January 4, 2025:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Week ending December 28, 2024 (my chart) - YouTube

My personal Top 30 chart from number 30 to number 1 for the week ending December 28, 2024:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Kevon Edmonds “24/7”  Kevin Edmonds' lone appearance on Billboard's Hot 100 chart produced a Top 10 hit. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, "24/7," was in its second week at a peak position of number 10.

The final edition of "25 Years Ago in the Nineties" after a 10-year run on Tunesmate:

www.tunesmate.com/blog/25-year...