By Michele Wojciechowski on November 5, 2020
In this edition, the gang is full of soul as they discuss 1991’s “The Commitments.” Alan Parker’s rockin’ film tells the story of the rise and fall of the hardest working band in Dublin. A cast of unknowns (most of whom are musicians), Dublin locations, and a great soundtrack, make for an enjoyable film. Watch […]
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By Michele Wojciechowski on September 24, 2020
This episode of the Yippe-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast features what is considered the greatest American movie musical of all time, 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain.” Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen, it is a joyous, feel-good movie that features great music, incredible dancing, and a great comedic story. It was John’s pick […]
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By Michele Wojciechowski on May 8, 2014
I am not a robot. People who have met me in person can attest to this fact. Well, most of them can anyway. In fact, the closest I’ve ever gotten to being a robot was during the ‘80s when I attempted to do the dance called “The Robot.” And it was not pretty. Take my […]
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What’s That All A-Bot?
By Michele Wojciechowski on May 8, 2014
I am not a robot. People who have met me in person can attest to this fact. Well, most of them can anyway. In fact, the closest I’ve ever gotten to being a robot was during the ‘80s when I attempted to do the dance called “The Robot.” And it was not pretty. Take my […]
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