Zone 1 Radio - #emailfromamerica

In the spirit of the season, and the film Being John Malkovich, put on you fake beard, find a large cushion to stuff up your jumper and join Zeff as he plays St Nick for some youngsters in a daycare center. We’re also shopping for decorations as we visit the largest all-year Christmas store in the state of Virginia. “Scary Love” The Neighbourhood “Sweet Disaster” Dreamers “Express Yourself” The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band & Charles Wright “Shopping Bags” De La Soul “Be Brave” The Strange Boys “Kimono” MNDR “House of Jealous Lovers” The Rapture

THANKSGIVING If it’s November then it’s Thanksgiving in the United States, so if you’ve been confused why Uncle Sam has been off while you’ve been hard at the grindstone, ex-patriot son Zeff is on hand to get you up-to-speed with the most American of holidays. Learn the history and traditions, and take a tour of a kitchen on “Turkey Day.” And later in the show, Zeff takes a trip to Boston to visit historic Fenway Park Tracks “Walk On Water” Thirty Seconds to Mars “While You Fade Away” The Happy Fits “Disco Infiltrator” LCD Soundsystem “Mashed Potatoes” Jame Brown “Egg Man” The Beastie Boys “Party Mix” The B-52s

It’s #November so Zeff talks Veterans’ Day, #IceHockey, and #Halloween. First up, this show’s Talking American is an officer, and a lady, who tells us about going to West Point and doing her stint in the US Army. Then it’s off to #Maryland to meet a husband and wife who make and sell furniture made from old ice hockey sticks. And on his e-mail, Zeff has some thoughts about where all the uneaten chocolate goes….. As always, great American music Information for #Reustix can be found at www.reustix.com Tracks: “The Man”The Killers “I Get’s My Boogie On”T Bird and the Breaks “Dreamers”K. Flay “Dangle, Snipe and Celly”Sammy Ob “I Don’t Wanna Be a New York Ranger”The Hextalls “Don’t Sweat the Tecnique”Eric B and Rakim

Listen to the latest Email from North America, as Zeff takes us to #Canada, to meet journalist and documentary filmmaker, #RobertAlstead. Alstead’s most recent film, Running On Climate, focuses on Andrew Weaver, a scientist turned politician, as vies to become the Green Party’s first member in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. With climate change and the environment at the forefront of the discussion, the film examines the way global issues reverberate at a local level. And in the E-mail Zeff ponders a #MelaniaTrump doppelganger….. Information on Robert and his films can be found at www.icycle.ca or on Twitter @RobertAlstead Tracks: “High Ticket Attractions” - The New Pornographers “Work Away” - Classified “Common Disaster” - The Cowboy Junkies “I Love You” - Said The Whale “One Week” - The Barenaked Ladies “Echo Beach” - Martha and The Muffins

What better way to spend an hour than having a tipple or two as Zeff sits down with Pernod Ricard Wine Ambassador – Christine Dalton. There’s chat about price points and terroir but ultimately we’re giving our host’s palate a work-out. Also, we’re going back to college as our “Talking America” feature takes us to Virginia Tech. Wines: https://www.campoviejo.com/en/wines https://kenwoodvineyards.com/wines/jack-london-series Cabernet https://www.brancottestate.com/en Sauvignon Blanc Tracks: “High” Sir Sly “Medicine” Btoken Bells “Champagne & Wine” Otis Redding “Whiskey & Wine” 311 “Red Red Wine” Neil Diamond “Music & Wine” Blue Six

HURRICANE SEASON The E-mail from America is chasing #hurricanes. Well, not exactly – Zeff isn’t quite brave enough to go up in one those planes that fly into the storm but his guests are more than familiar with the effects of powerful storms. First up, author and Georgetown University professor Bernie Cook, who discusses his book Flood Of Images: Media, Memory, and Hurricane Katrina, the definitive analysis of how news and documentary recall the infamous storm. Then on a new feature “Talking American” hears how Charleston, South Carolina, native Drew Ewing prepares to wait out an oncoming #hurricane. In the show: “Flood of Images” https://www.amazon.com/Flood-Images-Memory-Hurricane-Katrina/dp/1477302433 Fandango Racing https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fandango-Racing-HQ/216332325162610https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fandango-Racing-HQ/216332325162610 Furlife https://www.facebook.com/FurlifeGermanShepherdRescue/ Tracks: “Feel It Still” Portugal. The Man “Wish I Knew You” The Revivalists “Right Place Wro

On the show, Zeff sits down with Stella Schindler and Dave Ries, also known as the band Kentucky Avenue. In the midst of releasing their debut album “Nothing Here is Mine,” they chat about fusing together Country, Americana, Blues, and Rock, as well as the artistic and commercial decisions that go into releasing music in the modern digital marketplace. On his E-mail, Zeff ponders exactly what kind of person his dog is…. https://kentuckyavenuemusic.com Tracks: “Best Friend (feat NERVO, The Knocks & Alissa Ueno)” Sofi Tukker “Fresh Blood” Eels “Nothing Here is Mine” Kentucky Ave “Desert” Kentucky Ave “Nighttime in Nashville” Kentucky Ave “Hit That” The Offspring

The First Amendment What is free speech? Does having an axe to grind really mean that you can grind it in public? Zeff goes back to school to learn about the First Amendment, and the E-mail from America’s “In-house counsel” is on hand to explain freedom of the speech and the law. And in his e-mail, Zeff feels a little underwhelmed by the solar eclipse. As always, all American music. Tracks: “Move” – Saint Motel “Comb My Hair” – Coast Modern “Bass” – King Tee “Something to Believe In” – Young The Giant “Dime Store Heroes” – Bill Chinnock “For What It’s Worth” – Buffalo Springfield “Galveston” - Glen Campbell

Zeff goes right outside his own front door to see how the neighborhood of Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia, is recovering from the shooting of a US Congressman in their own backyard. He discovers that community is alive and well. Guests: Stacy Swartz of The Neighborhood Pharmacy http://www.delraypharmacy.com Gus Chiarello, President, Alexandria Little League http://alexandriabaseball.com Tracks: Whole Wide World - Cage The Elephant The Movement - Kid Ink Medicine - Broken Bells Medicine - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals The Veterans Committee - The Baseball Project Centerfield - John Fogerty Doowhatchurlike - Digital Underground

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your missive from across The Pond. On this show, Zeff catches up with Austin "Man on the Street" Alan McStravick who's been meeting food bloggers Amy Kritzer, and Kay Marley-Dilworth, as well as getting into conversations about Leamington Spa, of all places. There's music from some of the hottest acts playing, and in his E-mail, Zeff has caught March Madness....... -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Cathedrals - In the Dark Girlpool - Jane Mitski - Francis Forever Wand - Flying Golem Torres - When Winter's Over

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailFromAmerica - his missive from across the Pond. This show Zeff has a South By Southwest preview with Austin-based blogger, Alan McStravick. Great music from Gang of Four, Kate Tempest, and The Tings Tings http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio The Ting TIngs - Great DJ Kate Tempest - The Beigeness Gang of Four - I Love A Man in Uniform Experimental Aircraft - Stellar MS MR - Fantasy TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week Zeff is trackside for some horse racing action. It's a day at the races! Zeff heads to Charles Town, West Virginia, to spend a day in the life of a racetrack. From the morning work-outs, to the stables, to the excitement of a race meeting under the lights and the adrenaline rush of the starting gate, Zeff meets the people who work inside the rails. Great American music this week from Onward Chariots, Nightmare and the Cat, and The Osmonds. Yes, those Osmonds! -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Onward Chariots - I Want Everything Big Deal - Always Boys NIghtmare & the Cat - Blackbird Smile Jungle - Time The Osmonds - Crazy Horse Ten Walls - Walking with Elephants Wet - You're the Best

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week Zeff is going motor racing. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... It’s Summertime, so ZoneOneRadio’s illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff is out and about seeing what happens when America relaxes. On this show, we’re off to the Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia to experience the speed and noise when regular drivers take their streetcars out on the racetrack. It’s an event simply called “Fridays at the Track.” Zeff talks to some serious gear heads, gets some inside info on exactly how to drive your car fast, and spends a lot of time watching cars go round a track. Quickly. It’s London GP out in West Virginia! Great American music this week from the likes of Princ, The Kings of Leon and Cake -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Cake - The Distance M

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. On this week's #EmailFromAmerica, ZoneOne’s illegitimate son Zeff finds himself at a Civil War re-anactment. There are bands, soldiers, a battle, and a big cannon. Zeff meets the men of Virginia Company H, Capt John Douglass of Stribling’s Battery (they of the big gun!!), and there’s music from the Federal City Brass Band. Oh yes, and men firing muskets. Great American music this week from the likes of Spoon, Panama Wedding and Edwin Starr. -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Spoon - Rent I Pay Panama Wedding - Uma Little Daylight - Overdose Banks - Drowning Vacationer - In the Grass Edwin Sta

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week at the premiere of "Supported" Download from iTunes or listen on demand... Zeff heads off to a movie premiere, as the film that the show has followed all year finally hits the a big screen. Coverage from the first showing of the comedy short “Supporting” including actors, comedians, while the film-makers join Zeff in the studio to talk about the art of “funny.” And in his e-mail, Zeff wishes Uncle Sam a happy birthday. Music this week from -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Jack White - “Lazaretto” The Postal Service - “Nothing Better” Beach House - “Myth” Ra Ra Riot - “Boy” The Drums - “Down by the Water” James Brown - “Living in America"

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week a World Cup Special. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com/2014/06/soccer.html Zeff talks to Philadelphia Union broadcaster Tony Limarzi and hits the sidewalk to hear what the average American on the street has to say about the world’s biggest sporting event. Then in his e-mail, Zeff looks back twenty years to the month and the OJ Simpson case. All the music this week is from the year the US hosted football’s big party, 1994. -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Track listing: Beck - “Loser” The Offspring - “Come Out & Play” Tori Amos - “Cornflake Girl” Salt’N’Pepa/En Vogue - “Whatta Man” Weezer - “Undone (The Sweater Song)” The Indigo Girls - “Least Complicated"

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com/2014/06/mettenheime.html This week Zeff meets Hollywood Coach Amelie Mettenheimer. "Hollywood Coach?" you say? Well, listen in as Amelie explains how she consults and coaches actors looking to make the transition from Europe to a career in Tinseltown. Amelie also shares with Zeff some memories of her recent trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile in his e-mail, Zeff shares some thoughts on the traditions of Graduation ceremonies. Plus music this week from LL Cool J, The Strokes and the Mowglies amongst others. -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Track listing: The Mowglies - San Francisco MisterWives - Reflections The Weeks - Hold It, Kid (Your Heart Just Skipped a Beat

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week - sliding, grinding, and carving. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com/2014/03/ephrata.html Zeff goes inside the subculture that is skateboarding . From skatepark to skate shop, Zeff finds out what makes this the most American of street sports. Great American music this week from The Black Keys, Bear Hands and Cherub -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Track listing: The Black Keys - Fever Bear Hands - Peacekeeper Beat Connection - Palace Garden, 4am CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings The Beach Boys - Surfin’ USA Jack Johnson - Hope Cherub - Jazzercise ’95 Photo credit Adam J.W.C. - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Adam.J.W.C.

ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff presents #EmailfromAmerica - your weekly missive from across The Pond. This week Zeff takes a look at the world of college sports. Download from iTunes or listen on demand... http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com/2014/04/emailfromamerica.html While in Britain, it’s all about the Boat Race, in the States, college sports is a multi-billion dollar business with crowds of 90,000, and multi-billion dollar TV contracts. And there is even talk of the student-athletes unionizing. With the help of an athlete, a college administrator, and a journalist, Zeff gives us a sense of how it all works, and where it all may going. And, of course, some great American music, thi9s week from the likes of La Sera, Mac Davis and Modest Mouse. -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio St Vincent - “Digital Witness” La Sera - “Break My Heart” Cage the Elephant - “Ciga

On this week's #EmailFromAmerica, ZoneOneRadio's illegitimate ex-pat son Zeff visits his local pie shop, the Pie Sisters. There he meets Allie and Erin, two of three sisters who are reminding their neighborhood that there’s more to dessert than a cupcake. Zeff asks a couple of questions, gets stuck into at an assortment of pies, all while his hosts show extraordinary patience with a man with a microphone waving a spoon around. And in his e-mail, Zeff has a few words about Chevrolet and General Motors…. -- http://www.twitter.com/ZeffRadio and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Bleachers - “I Wanna Get Better” Knox Hamilton - “Work It Out” Little May - “Boardwalks” Wild Child - “Pillow Talk” Cloud Nothings - “Should Have” Louis XIV - “Finding Out True Love Is Blind"