Gagnation - Adventures in Music, Sports, Enterprise, and Leisure

Gagnation - Adventures in Music, Sports, Enterprise, and Leisure

Author: Bill Gagnon Language: English Episodes: 26
Bill Gagnon hosts Gagnation-Adventures in Music, Sports, Enterprise, and Leisure, a conversational podcast built around wide-ranging curiosity. Episodes feel like hanging out with friends who have strong, informed opinions across a surprising spectrum of topics. You’ll hear deep dives into the rock music that defined the 80s and 90s, alongside discoveries from newer artists, with practical talk about building playlists and recounting live concert experiences. Sports chatter is a major pillar, covering the major professional leagues and college athletics, but with a dedicated focus on the triumphs and tribulations of Los Angeles teams, and inevitably, spirited fantasy sports debates. The conversation then shifts toward enterprise, where themes like personal finance, leadership, and the impact of technology on business strategy get a straightforward, relatable treatment. Finally, the leisure segment acts as a catch-all for everything else that sparks interest, ensuring no topic is off the table. This isn't a narrowly focused show; it's a reflection of layered adult interests, where an analysis of a business innovation might follow a rant about a playoff loss or a review of a classic album. The whole Gagnation podcast is driven by Bill's guiding presence-often referred to as The Gag-and his guests, making each episode a unique exploration.
Episodes
Rise Up - Black Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:36
A little different from most Gagnation episodes, but very important. The Gag attempts to educate the audience on the recent developments and urges the listeners to have some compassion for those that are impacted. He rev…
The LA Rams New Uniforms - C+ At Best [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:57
The LA Rams revealed their new uniforms on May 13th. The Gag reveiws and grades the different components of the kit, and he let's you know his opinion. Also, takes a few minutes to pick a few bone with The Rams marketing…
8 Great Vinyl B-Sides - featuring Scotty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
The Gag and Scotty review 8 great B-sides that they feel were better than the A-Sides. The boys give more facts, more stories, and more nostalgia. They cover classic B-sides from Kiss, The Beatles, The Stones, David Bowi…
Special Addendum - NFL Drafts 2004-2015 QB Reviews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
Special Addendum to Episode 8 - NFL Draft - Will The First Round QB Draft Choices Pan Out? - The Gag and Mike Ross take the listeners through the 35 QBs selected in the first round from 2004-2015. The duo classify each Q…
Sustainability - Small Steps Toward Big Change - featuring Rachel G [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:59
To recognize Earth Day on April 22, The Gag is joined by sustainability activist, Rachel Gagnon and they discuss how to reverse the current environmental imbalance -the US is 5% of the global population yet makes 30% of…
Bonus Episode - Wrightwood Olympics 31 - Survey Results and Revue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
A special bonus edition for members of the Wrightwood Olympics participants The Gag and WW Olympic Founder and CEO Rob Farrington discuss the survey results and details of the 31st edition. The defending champs cover off…