Official Graceland Podcast

Episode #23 - Thursday, June 19, 2014

In this special edition of the Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Kevin Kern and Elvis Radio's Big Jim sit down for an exclusive interview with Senior Vice-President of Warner Bros. Marketing George Feltenstein to talk about the upcoming release of  "Elvis: That's The Way It Is" Deluxe Edition. Feltenstein describes the remastering of this set as a long labor of love which finally brings this incredible Elvis footage in the best video quality to date. The result of a historic partnership between Sony Music and Warner Brothers Home Video, the deluxe set combines the video and audio assets of "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" with unique and previously unreleased material. The highly-collectible box set marks the first time the 1970 documentary and album have been available in a single package, with bonuses including unreleased material, remixed and remastered audio and a new 80-page book detailing the entire event with facts, songwriter and musician interviews, and photos in a deluxe 8CD/2DVD box set. In addition, Elvis fans can see the world premiere of "Elvis: That's The Way It Is - Special Screening" on August 16 at the historic Memphis Orpheum Theatre.

Episode #22 - Thursday, June 12, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and Kevin Kern talk about how Graceland is celebrating the 25th anniversary of opening the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum to the public. Also, fans can learn more about the original opening ceremony and some of Elvis' bad boy ways on the road. The podcast team also talks about recent announcements for Elvis Week 2014. Authors of the new Follow That Dream book "Elvis Presley: Memphis To Nashville '61" will appear as special guests during the Official Elvis Insiders Event on August 14. Learn more about many new and exciting events taking place during the annual celebration. In an interview with Rolling Stone, one Memphis artist calls Elvis her guardian angel and the Graceland team continues to countdown 60 artists to 60 Years of Rock 'n' Roll. The Graceland podcast also shares what A-list celebrities have recently taken the ultimate rock 'n' roll pilgrimage and learn more about this week's Elvis sightings.

Episode #21 - Friday, June 06, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and Kevin Kern talk about all of the latest Elvis news here at Graceland and around the world. With only 63 day until Elvis Week 2014, there is so much to talk about including the newly announced guests that have been added to the schedule. Newly announced guests include Chips Moman (Elvis Insiders Event), The Memphis Boys - Bobby Woods, Gene Chrisman and Reggie Young (Elvis Insiders Event, Memphis Boys Salute), Lowell Hays (Elvis Insiders Event), Joe Petruccio (Elvis Insiders Event) and Linda Deutsch (Fan Club Presidents' Event). They also briefly speak about life-long Elvis fan, Bruno Mars, recent visit while in Memphis to perform a concert. Lastly you will hear about the Elvis: That's The Way It Is" Deluxe Box Set, which will be released on August 5, 2014. This is considered the most ambitious Elvis Presley restoration package ever created, bringing together - for the first time ever - the album, the theatrical and home video versions of the film, six full-length concerts (featuring previously unreleased performances), rehearsal highlights and other rare recordings in one astounding and essential package.

Episode #20 - Thursday, May 29, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Steven Gibbs and Amanda Pannell talk Elvis Week and feature a special interview with recently announced guest Joe Moscheo. First, we give fans an update on our soon-to-be released Elvis Week app including features such as creating your own schedule, maps around Memphis, our virtual candle and much more! We also talk about the new Elvis A Cappella performances taking place during Elvis Week and our take on some of their practice performances. We wrap up this week's podcast with an interview from Joe Moscheo where he talks about how Elvis' Imperials were formed and Elvis' love of gospel music. Recently retired from Elvis’ Imperials, he will return to Elvis Week for a special on-stage guest appearance as well as join Terry Blackwood and The Imperials on Saturday, August 16, for a farewell performance during the screening of "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" at the Orpheum.

Episode #19 - Thursday, May 22, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Steven Gibbs and Amanda Pannell talk about all of the exciting Elvis news taking place here at Graceland around the world. First, we kick off the podcast celebrating the 50th Anniversary of "Viva Las Vegas" - Elvis' highest grossing film. In celebration, we shared the movie trailer on our social media platforms and named Elvis' co-star Ann-Margret as our featured #60Years artist! We also look at a brand new "Viva Las Vegas" 50th Anniversary Premium Digibook from Warner Bros. which will be available beginning August 12. In addition, we talk about upcoming Elvis festivals, including Elvis Week 2014! We've recently announced Joe Moscheo as a featured guest who will be giving his farewell performance at the world-premiere of "Elvis: That's The Way It is" at the Memphis Orpheum on August 16. Also, we are getting excited about our new Elvis A Cappella Shows taking place during Elvis Week. We wrap up this week's podcast with Elvis sightings on popular television shows such as "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars" and "The Voice." In addition, you can check out the new Heineken ad featuring Elvis' "Bossa Nova Baby."

Episode #18 - Thursday, May 8, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and Kevin Kern talk about all of the latest Elvis news here at Graceland and around the world. First we look at some recent guests who toured Elvis Presley's Graceland last week, including some headliners at this year's Beale Street Music Festival. We also look at today's featured artist in our countdown to 60 Years of Rock 'n' Roll. Podcast listeners can hear an exclusive and rare audio clip of DJ Dewey Phillips - the first to play Elvis' "That's All Right" on his WHBQ "Red, Hot & Blue" radio show in July of 1954. In the clip, he talks about Elvis and how excited fans were to get an autograph. After airing Elvis Presley's first single on July 8, 1954, the switchboard lit up with requests. Phillips played the song on repeat for the remaining two hours of his show, while interviewing the shy 19-year-old Elvis. In addition, listeners can also check out a new article in PARADE Magazine featuring Elvis' hand-written letter to President Richard Nixon and find out more about purchasing tickets to Elvis Week 2014. The podcast duo talk about some new exciting events and the much-anticipated live performance from American Sound Studio's house band - The Memphis Boys.

Episode #17 - Thursday, May 1, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and Kevin Kern talk about Elvis Week 2014 tickets now available to the general public. The duo share details about the new Elvis A Cappella Shows - a 60-minute Elvis show featuring some of the country’s top a cappella groups - Kentucky's Acoustikats, Florida State University's All-Night Yahtzee, The James Madison University BluesTones, the Vanderbilt Melodores, and Memphis' own Briarcrest OneVoice. We also talk about a new hotel being built here at Graceland and share some details around the recent announcement. Fans can also learn more about helping Elvis' birth town of Tupelo, MS - where a recent tornado destroyed the northern part of the city. The podcast team looks at some new additions now on display at Graceland. In appreciation for the millions of dollars in relief following the east Japan earthquake, Motohiko Kato, Consul General of Japan in Nashville, along with a Japanese delegation, demonstrated their appreciation to Memphis by offering a gift of three Somei Yoshino Cherry Trees from Japan. Also, hear more about a recent visit from rock band The Zombies and how Graceland continues to root for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2014 NBA Play Offs.

Episode #16 - Thursday, April 24, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Steven Gibbs and Amanda Pannell talk about the recently announced Elvis Week schedule and events happening here at Graceland. First we kick off the podcast with a recap of our exciting events at Elvis Week 2014, including the Candlelight Vigil and the new Elvis A Cappella events, in addition to many more fan-favorite events Plus, learn more about the upcoming releases from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment with a world premiere taking place during Elvis Week on August 16. We also talk about Graceland lighting up in Memphis Grizzlies' blue and gold as the city of Memphis gets ready for the NBA Playoffs. Fans can hear a portion of the recently released Elvis in the Army archival news reel released by British Pathe and see what historic event happened this week in 1957. We wrap up this week's podcast with our Elvis sightings, including one from Fort Smith, Arkansas, where Elvis received his famous G.I. Army haircut.

Episode #15 - Thursday, April 17, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and the silent man behind the scenes, Bevin Baddorf, makes his podcast debut! As always, the podcast team fills fans in on all of the exciting Elvis news and events taking place here at Graceland and around the world. First off, we look at Elvis Week and how some big announcements will be coming to Graceland.com early next week. Plus, the Graceland team shares the recently-announced headliners for the Tupelo Elvis Festival, taking place on June 5 - 8. This year's acts will include alternative rock band Sister Hazel and country singer Joe Nichols. This week we wrap up the podcast with a special interview from Sam Bell, who grew up with Elvis in Tupelo and shares his story about their humble beginnings. Also, don't forget to share your Elvis sightings on Graceland.com.

Episode #14 - Thursday, April 10, 2014

In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Steven Gibbs and Amanda Pannell talk about exciting news including the brand new Graceland.com and an upcoming appearance from Priscilla Presley at this year's Collingwood Elvis Festival. First off, the Rubberneckin' duo does a brief recap of Elvis Week 2014 with a couple of hints at some exciting events. More details will be announced in the coming weeks right here on Graceland.com. Then we take a look at an exciting announcement coming out of Canada where Priscilla Presley will join Elvis fans at the 2014 Collingwood Elvis Festival taking place July 23 - 27. Fans can purchase tickets and learn more by visiting CollingwoodElvisFestival.com. We also talk about some great Elvis sightings coming from the hit show "Dancing With The Stars," in addition to a featured documentary on Elvis which aired on BBC. We wrap up this week's podcast wishing a happy birthday to Elvis' father Vernon Presley born on April 10, 1916, and hear from former Elvis co-star Giny Tui about what it was like to work with Elvis. Tui appeared in "It Happened At The World's Fair" which was released nationwide on April 10, 1963. She spoke at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of "Aloha From Hawaii."