Podcasts by On Bass and Off Point
On Bass and Off Point is a music and comedy podcast hosted by JR Erb
Further podcasts by JR Erb
Podcast on the topic Musikrezensionen
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Pre-Election Madness from 2020-11-22T12:40:16
JR & Vinnie talk resiliency before the big election. Nothing is off limits in this episode, racial inequality, pooping your pants, the power of positive thinking, all while solid bass grooves a...
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(Not so) SPECIAL REPORT Edition III from 2020-10-20T23:33:39
JR & Vinnie are back with another COVID Special Report. (Not so) LIVE from their Corona Podcast bunker in Dayton Ohio, these 2 bass players throw down some grooves while discussing EVERYTHING. K...
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Special COVID Edition II from 2020-09-08T21:44:32
JR and Vin reunite for a new special edition of OBOP. Protests, riots, not even a worldwide pandemic can keep the guys from talking about everything and nothing at the same time all while laying...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Covid 19 Strikes OBOP from 2020-03-22T12:45:38
JR and Vinnie deliver a SPECIAL REPORT on the world-wide epidemic. New dogs are added to each household. The guys also discuss what it means to be a ‘Super Fan” and how some fans lose perspectiv...
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What Would You Change? from 2020-03-11T11:11:30
JR & Vinnie go WAY off point (again) and discuss what life would be like if they had made different choices. If you could change one physical attribute, personality trait or skill, what would it...
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Holy Bat Soup! from 2020-02-28T23:35:23
Junior & Vincenzo (JR & Vinnie) talk about a wide variety of topics. What question would you ask God, who would you want on your phone’s answering service? Do you drive in the snow? Are you a pr...
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Ray Brown, Ron Carter&G-String Care from 2020-02-13T20:08
JR & Vinnie bring two jazz bass giants, Ray Brown and Ron Carter, to light in this episode dedicated to jazz bass greats. Things go off the rails earlier than usual this week and American politics...
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Bonus Episode! from 2020-02-06T19:41
JR & Vinnie deliver a bonus February episode as they plan future topics and bassists to discuss. As usual, they they play some tunes and talk about current events.
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Tribute to Kobe from 2020-01-30T22:44
The boys from On Bass Off Point take a break from featuring musicians and write and play an instrumental tribute to Kobe Bryant. When do you know when to put your pets rest, who knows. They review...
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Neil Peart&Baby Yoda from 2020-01-23T20:46
JR & Vinnie start 2020 paying tribute to the late, great drummer from the ProgRock band Rush. The guys make NFL predictions and dissect Netflix shows they binged over the holidays. Vinnie discuss...
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Lighting Up the Deep End from 2019-12-06T20:00
JR & Vinnie give a musicians perspective on the holidays and Vinnie vents about Christmas lights. The guys talk about the distinction between resiliency and perseverance, the loss of pets they get...
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Taylor Swift On Bass??? from 2019-11-23T12:58
The guys from OBOP start the episode discussing how Taylor Swift no longer owns some of her music and will have to pay a fee to perform her own music. JR talks about being a sub on a Kim Kelley Bi...
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Sir Elton, Apocalypse Now and Laters from 2019-11-13T22:07
Vinnie and JR talk about Elton John, Marlon Brando and other giants that influenced their fields. Somehow pot work its way back into the conversation, as usual. Vinnie brings 3 new tunes to jam o...
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CBD? Yeah, You Know Me from 2019-11-07T21:21
Vinnie is feeling froggy from the get-go as the ’boys of bass’ start off point and rarely get back on bass! An episode of epic proportion, no topic is off limits, Dipping Copenhagen, buying houses...
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Earth, Wind&UFOs? from 2019-10-12T20:34
JR and Vinnie examine the bassist from Earth Wind and Fire, Verdine White. The guys banter about Gratitude, the album and the life skill. JR tells a story from his days as a trainer at the Air For...
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Rocco Prestia and Lance Boyle Stop Making Sense from 2019-09-27T00:33
Vinnie and JR talk about bass legend Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power. Things devolve sooner than usual as they get off point and talk about the Talking Heads, impeachment, bad car batteries, rea...
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Carol Kaye and The Wrecking Crew from 2019-09-14T16:27
Carol Kaye and her fellow studio musicians played on the albums by The Monkeys, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, Cher, as well as TV themes from Bonanza, Green Acres, M*A*S*H and more. This discussion q...
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James Jamerson&Marching Band Woes from 2019-09-07T16:13
JR & Vinnie talk about the father of modern bass guitar, Funk Brother extraordinaire, James Jamerson. The guys also talk about awful marching band experiences and making good life-decisions.
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John Entwistle Meets Major Issues&Private Parts from 2019-09-01T12:28
JR & Vinnie offer their thoughts on The Who’s Bassist, John Entwistle. Vinnie shares some major issues he is going through and the guys talk about events that unfolded in Dayton Ohio.
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The Bass Player Rack-n-Stack&Dayton Strong from 2019-08-12T21:12
JR & Vinnie discussion what attributes make up a good bass player then rack and stack the bassists they have talked about in previous episodes. They also talk about the resiliency of the City of Da...
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Van Halen and Let’s Go Swimming! from 2019-08-04T11:57
JR and Vinnie talk about the bassist from Van Halen, Michael Anthony, the perils of swimming in thee ocean and more!
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4 Lenses&Bill's Donuts from 2019-07-27T16:14
JR and Vinnie play 3 new tunes and talk about personality temperaments and Bill's Apple Fritters. DISCLAIMER: There were technical issues with JR's mic on this episode. We apologize and we are work...
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Sir Paul McCartney, Fame, Flags and Freedom from 2019-07-05T00:27
Sir Paul McCartney, Fame, Flags and Freedom by JR Erb
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Sting, MJ's Big Adventure and the Ringer from 2019-06-24T20:42
JR & Vinnie discuss Sting and his impact on their bass playing. Vinnie goes on a rant about MJ's decision to abruptly move to Texas and JR tells a story about a gig in Kuwait. The guys talk about...
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Geddy Lee, Listen to Your Parents&The K Ball from 2019-06-13T19:56
JR & Vinnie talk about Geddy Lee from Rush and Geddy's impact on their playing. Additional topics deal with listening to your parents (sometimes good, sometimes not), self aid & buddy care, the OO...
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Tony Levin, Spock Fights&Tornadoes from 2019-06-08T00:21
JR & Vinnie talk about Tony Levin and his contribution to King Crimson, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel. Vinnie debuts his tunes 'Spocks Rage' and 'Space is a Lonely Place'. The guys also talk about...
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Anti-Vaxxers and Apple Fritters from 2019-04-11T20:06
Vinnie & JR play 3 new tunes, Polar Eyes, Smoking Donuts and a tune to be named later. The guys voice their opinions on a variety of subjects to include Anti-Vaxxers, Blockchain (they still don't k...
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The 'Rub Some Dirt On It' Principle from 2019-03-15T20:49
Vinnie and JR talk about bad parenting (USC scandal), what is potential and the 6 Million Dollar Man.
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Life in the Deep End from 2019-03-02T11:34
JR & Vinnie talk about their deployments to Kyrgyzstan, doomsday preppers and the band King Crimson. The also play a few of their own original tunes on bass.
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Negativity bias&Enough is enough from 2019-02-24T12:04
JR & Vinnie talk about popcorn, microwaves and Pepsi floats. When is enough enough? What is negativity bias? They also discuss music writing techniques and how needs help in that department. Ord...
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#4 Mindfulness&AI from 2019-02-23T13:05
JR & Vinnie discuss self-driving cars, mindfulness & people watching, the sacrifices required to achieve greatness and back hair.
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#3 Music appreciation&the 'Kro-bar' from 2019-02-23T11:52
Is music less appreciated in today's society? How long does it take to be an 'expert'? What is Bitcoin? Why is there a bar in the grocery store?!
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#1 Leadership&nuance today from 2019-02-17T17:13
On Bass and Off Point Season 1 Episode 1 JR and Vinnie play bass and talk about Generals Stan Chrystal and Robert E. Lee, Leadership styles, nuance in today's society and more.
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