TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Fan Podcast

28/08/2026

On this episode, Bec has been hard at work compiling information, sources and versions of songs in order to tell the history behind one of her all-time favorite Elvis songs: "What Now My Love." Originally written by French musician Gilbert Bécaud and lyricist Pierre Delanoë, "Et Maintenant" became beloved around the world both in its original language, and with its localized English lyrics by Carl Sigman. With research assistance from friend of the show Helene de Roux, Bec explores what nuances are lost in translation and what strengths are found in Elvis' interpretation to match the power and passion of Bécaud's original performance, as well as numerous other versions by artists across a multitude of genres and backgrounds.

But before that incredible story, Justin and Bec also discuss the latest Elvis news hot off Elvis Week, with EPE's announced hologram show in Vegas, rock critic Dave Marsh's passing, and upcoming FTDs. Sadly, this episode was recorded JUST before the news broke about Shelley Fabares' passing, as well as Dolly Parton, so those will be addressed in the next episode.

Plus, in his Song of the Week, Justin makes the case that 1970's "Cindy, Cindy," once relegated to the 1971 "Love Letters from Elvis" album has been overlooked as one of the finest, purest rock and roll recordings of Elvis' 70s era, with that song's history easily showcasing the interplay between black gospel and hillbilly folk music in the South that provided the musical blueprint for rock and roll.

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On this episode, Bec has been hard at work compiling information, sources and versions of songs in order to tell the history behind one of her all-time favorite Elvis songs: "What Now My Love." Originally written by French musician Gilbert Bécaud and lyricist Pierre Delanoë, "Et Maintenant" became...

26/08/2026

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25/08/2026

Utterly heartbreaking. I really don't have the words to describe how I feel about this one. Rest in peace, Dolly.

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The country music legend was known for songs including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” She also starred in movies like ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Wh******se in Texas’.

23/08/2026

We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Shelley Fabares aka Valerie, Cynthia and Dianne as she played in three of Elvis’ feature films. A beautiful spirit and talented vocalist in her own right. Rest in peace!

Shelley Fabares died on Aug. 22 at the age of 82. She first enjoyed success as Mary on ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and later received Emmy nominations for her role on ‘Coach.’ She also had a No. 1 single with ‘Johnny Angel’ and starred in three movies with Elvis Presley.

21/08/2026

The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers has got a new solo album out and the final track, "An American Dream" features a verse in which Brandon describes a fantastical dream scenario where he's picked up by and has a conversation with Elvis. Brandon's album, a country record made in Nashville, also has a few Elvis musical connections, featuring Charlie McCoy on harmonica and, on a couple tracks, Bobby Ogdin on piano.

Listen to ‘THRASHER’ out now: https://BrandonFlowers.lnk.to/THRASHE...

16/08/2026

What I'm thinking about this August 16.

The thing that I think subconsciously terrifies fans, critics and even biographers of Elvis Presley alike is the possibility of having to acknowledge that he was not an accident. That perhaps all the things that have been ascribed to someone or something else were intentional is utterly mortifying, because the idea that Elvis was an intelligent, self-aware, fully present artist from the moment he stepped into Memphis Recording Service implies that he more than a myth or an iconography, more than a natural force guided and puppeteered through his whole career by Sam Phillips, by Colonel Parker, by Hal Wallis & Hollywood, by Hill and Range and their stable of songwriters, by RCA and by Las Vegas... more than an image continually puppeteered beyond the grave. It would mean that he wasn't just "human" in that flawed way we like to talk about to excuse the personal failings...

It's that he was human in ways that imply that we are still failing to understand him. It conflicts with the comfortable story we've collectively told ourselves about him to try to make him make sense in a world where things didn't go the way we wanted or expected. We've been made to feel like we have to reject Elvis the creative force and make him either the butt of a joke, a lazy thieving hick who got lucky, or an unblemished hero that we must, as Colonel desired, consume endlessly. For Elvis to have been in command of his art, and self-aware of his image and status, autonomy over his life, and not, actually, disconnected from the world around him, confronts us with the reality that he was more than we've reduced him to. It implicates us. And that's why we resist it, distract and redirect, and ignore all evidence to the contrary at face value, looking for any other explanation or excuse besides "Elvis knew, and he chose to do it this way."

-Justin

15/08/2026

Justin and Olivia are joined for our special Elvis Week episode by John Humphrey, drummer for alt-rock/post-grunge/metal band Seether ("Broken," "Remedy," "Fine Again," and more) as well as The Nixons (most famous for their 1996 hit "Sister"), who turns out to be a massive, nearly life-long Elvis fan with just as much enthusiasm and appreciation for digging deep on Elvis' music to match any TCBCast guest we've had before.

The duo naturally pick John's brain all about his love of collecting Elvis albums, his thoughts on recent projects like EPiC and the 2022 film, Elvis' impact on rock music long after his death, which of Elvis' drummers is John's favorite, lessons learned navigating fame and the music industry from Elvis' precedent, what his bandmates think of Elvis, the most treasured item in his personal collection, and much more.

Please check out seether.com for upcoming tour dates (as of this show's release, their fall 2026 tour spans across the United States) and to learn more about where pick up their music and merch. Thanks again to John for generously sharing his passion, enthusiasm, insights and time with us to remember Elvis. We hope all of our listeners have a peaceful, reflective and joyful day celebrating Elvis' legacy and impact on music, popular culture and our lives.

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Justin and Olivia are joined for our special Elvis Week episode by John Humphrey, drummer for alt-rock/post-grunge/metal band Seether ("Broken," "Remedy," "Fine Again," and more) as well as The Nixons (most famous for their 1996 hit "Sister"), who turns out to be a massive, nearly life-long Elvis fa...

15/08/2026

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Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) managing partner Joel Weinshanker described the hologram project as "world class" and "state-of-the-art."

13/08/2026

Filmmaker and musician Matthew Zeiss just released his trailer this morning for his upcoming documentary about Elvis' final album "Moody Blue: Between the Lines." Be sure to give the trailer a watch!

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08/08/2026

Rest in peace Joan Blackman, who passed away back in March but whose death was only just recently confirmed.

She also appeared (separately) with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in ‘Career’ and ‘Visit to a Small Planet’ and on TV’s ‘Peyton Place.’