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“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Election Lyrics”!

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Hi, everyone!

If you’ve been exposed to any sort of news outlet in the past few months, you’re well aware that this is an election year.

Elections, especially high-profile ones, are, by nature, divisive. Passionate people on any side of any issue clash like never before with people on another side. Sometimes, there are intelligent, respectful debates of viewpoints in which both sides are listening and open to greater understanding.

… Other times, there aren’t.

With all the insanity, we all need a chance to some together for a special brand of insanity we can all support… Jammin’ with Jamie! No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, this Saturday, you’ll want to be on our team, as we jam to…

All in favor, say, “Aye!”

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Songs to Put a ‘Spring’ in Your Step”!

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Hi, everyone!

Believe it or not, spring is starting soon! This may particularly surprise Midwesterners, who had such a mild winter.

Nevertheless, spring will soon be upon us, and I want all my fellow Jammin’ with Jamie Jammers out there to be ready to greet it with a smile… and a song!

So, with that in mind, this jam session will present a bouquet of…

But I have allergies!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Songs of Friendship: Redux!”

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Hi, everyone!

Thank you again to all of you to stayed with us so patiently as we worked through unexpected technical difficulties last week.

To make up for lost time, I decided to not only carry over the songs we had to skip over last week for the sake of time, but also the whole theme, giving us…

Let’s do this! … Again!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Songs of Friendship!”

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Hi, everyone!

Oftentimes, it can seem like there’s just too much emphasis on romantic relationships.

So, after our annual Jammin’ with Jamie Valentine’s Day shows, I like to turn the attention to something that I don’t think gets celebrated nearly enough…

Then let’s celebrate!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Sidesplitting Serenades (Part 2)!”

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Hi, everyone!

Valentine’s Day may be over, but we’re still celebrating on Jammin’ with Jamie in our own unique way!

Our last jam session was met with some great reactions, proving once more that no matter what your feelings are about Valentine’s Day, hilarious music unites us all!

After our previous jam session was such a hit, now I’m even more excited for us to continue jammin’ to…

It’s love at first listen!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Sidesplitting Serenades (Part 1)!”

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Hi, everyone!

It’s that time of year.

All the pink… all the hearts… all that mushy… stuff…

It can only mean one thing…

Valentine’s Day.

(Cue dramatic music…)

Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people go back and forth depending on their relationship status at the time. But no matter what your feelings are about Valentine’s Day, there’s one thing we call all agree on: Jammin’ with Jamie is the place to be!

Why? Good question…

In the fifth installment (third since I’ve started this blog) of a grand Jammin’ with Jamie tradition, we’ll laugh our hearts out as we jam to…

I’m already in love!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Magnificent Muppet Melodies!”

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Hi, everyone!

As I said last week, this time of year, a lot of people seem to start to lose steam and feel a little down. Last Saturday’s jam session was all about motivating you, so now, I want to make you smile… and, hopefully, laugh!

There’s a certain group of characters that always makes me smile and laugh, not to mention sing and dance! I once dedicated a Jammin’ with Jamie jam session to celebrating the release of their latest theatrical film, so it’s only fitting that I dedicate one to celebrating their return to TV!

Whose return, you ask?

Well… “It’s time to play the music! It’s time to light the lights!”

It’s time to jam with us to…

I’m “hopping” with excitement!

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Rousing Refrains!”

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Hi, everyone!

At this time of year, it seems like a lot of people start to lose their spirits. The novelty of the new year has worn off and they start giving up on their resolutions. The holiday season has ended, but the cold weather and limited daylight remain.

Well, one thing I love to do on Jammin’ with Jamie is motivate you!

In fact, one of the best ways to get motivated is to have a song in your head, so with that in mind, let’s jam to…

“I’m pumped! Let’s go!”

“Jammin’ with Jamie” Theme: “Wintertime Tunes!”

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Hi, everyone!

I’m ba-ack!

That’s right: Jammin’ with Jamie is back on the air on 89.3 WNUR FM every Saturday morning from 6:00 to 7:00 am!

It seems that we’re finally getting some winter weather!

But, after such a warm holiday season, it can be difficult to adjust to weather we would usually be used to by now.

So, how do we get into the season?

Don’t worry: I have a plan! Join me as we jam to…

This is going to be so “COOL”!

Christmas/Holiday Movies: “Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special”

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Remember how I said I’d love to write more about Pee-wee Herman?

Well, here I am, doing just that!

Check out Pee-wee Herman’s official website!

Christmas (and the holiday season in general) is, obviously, about giving to others, especially those less fortunate than us. It’s also a time to reunite with friends and family. Mix generosity with friends and family, and you have the perfect recipe for craziness and fun. And who has more crazy fun than Pee-wee Herman?

So “come on in, and pull yourself up a chair,” because it’s time for…

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)!

I do not own any of the following images or videos!

Here’s a treat: a promo for the special from 1988! Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9CHz-W9WAs

This is the perfect year to watch it, too: to get yourself ready for the premiere of Pee-wee’s Big Holiday in March on Netflix!

If you like Pee-wee Herman, you’ll love Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special! Not one bit of the show’s trademark anarchic insanity or subversive nature was sacrificed to create this double-length episode.

This special has everything you’d expect to see in a traditional Christmas special: guest stars galore, seasonal music, almost every Christmas/holiday/winter symbol you can think of, and even a reminder of why people celebrate Christmas in the first place.

If you need something to make you laugh, something to show to kids, or something to make you stand out when it’s your turn to pick in the Christmas movie marathon, look no further than Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special!

You’re invited to the coolest Christmas party EVER!

You’re invited to the coolest Christmas party EVER!

As with anything Pee-wee Herman-related, if you’ve never seen Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special before, it’s best to go into it without knowing too much about it. Think of it this way: would opening Christmas presents be as fun if you knew what every single gift was beforehand? The answer is no. The surprise is part of the fun!

Go watch Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special (which is streaming on Netflix), and then come back here to read the rest of this post.

Go. Now. Don’t worry: I’ll wait.

Spoilers lurk beyond this point!

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