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This week on Hoagie Time Podcast, we sit down with Gypsy Wisdom, a five-piece powerhouse band out of the Philly area bringing high-energy performances and a genre-spanning sound to stages across the region.

Covering everything from pop, rock, and R&B to alternative and a little bit of country, Gypsy Wisdom has built a reputation for turning any venue into a full-on experience. Whether it’s a packed club, a wedding celebration, or a private event, their mission is simple: help the crowd forget a bad day, celebrate a great one, and create the soundtrack for an unforgettable night.

We talk about their musical roots, what it takes to keep a diverse setlist fresh, the Philly music scene, and how they adapt from full-band shows to intimate acoustic duos and trios. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into keeping dance floors packed and calendars full, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a band that’s doing exactly that.

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This week on Hoagie Time, the guys bounce from thrift-store fashion and dog shows to music legends, career pivots, and forgotten creative eras. Things kick off with a shoutout to local vintage culture before taking a sharp left into the Westminster Dog Show, where a surprising name pops up: Sixers star Tyrese Maxey. Yes — that Tyrese Maxey. Dog scene, confirmed.

From there, the conversation stretches into music history and creative “windows,” breaking down why it’s pointless to judge artists outside the era they were in. Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, and the rise-and-fall (and rise again) of live bands all get the Hoagie Time treatment.

Heif Dog reflects on stepping into a new phase of adulthood — including landing a job, navigating real commutes, and officially becoming “laptop guy” — while Mike revisits peak Dave Matthews fandom, tape trading, and the obsessive joy of live recordings before the internet ruined everything.

The episode winds through lost four-track recordings, forgotten gigs, and the realization that maybe nobody ever really quits music — they just pause it for a while.

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The guys recap a last-minute Sixers game on MLK Day, what you actually notice sitting close to the court, and the reality of Joel Embiid’s game and health at this stage of his career. It turns into a broader conversation about Philly sports memories, growing up at games, and how expectations change when stars get older.

From there, the episode drifts into music, legacy, and listening deeper — touching on Ben Folds, Bobby Weir, the Grateful Dead, and what great musicianship sounds like when it’s subtle, patient, and intentional. A laid-back conversation about sports, art, and appreciating the details you don’t catch at first glance.

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It starts at Dorsey Field with a legendary almost-fight that had kids from every age group watching.

From there, it turns into stories about growing up, local characters, weight gain, denial, bad decisions, long memories, and how life eventually forces a reckoning—sometimes years later.

Loose conversation, real stories, no filters.

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Heif Dogg, Money Mike, and BT sit down with former bandmates for a long, honest conversation about how the band originally came together and why it eventually fell apart. They talk openly about the early days, writing together, and the excitement of building something from nothing — followed by the arguments, creative clashes, and personal fights that started to derail things. There’s no dodging responsibility here; each person reflects on what went wrong, what was said, and how tension slowly replaced momentum.

As the episode unfolds, the conversation keeps circling back to time passing and the false reset of New Year’s promises — the idea that things will magically be different if everyone just hangs on a little longer. Those themes bleed directly into the music, with live songwriting, lyric revisions, and unfinished songs that mirror the same conflicts being discussed. It’s part reflection, part reckoning, and part creative release — a rare look at former band members talking through the past while still trying to make something honest in the present.

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Brian Seymour & Tim Malcarney (The Garden Roads) – Philly Music Deep Dive

Heif Dogg, Money Mike, and Producer HT bring you another Hoagie Time hang! Returning guest Brian Seymour (Philly singer-songwriter) and first-time guest Tim Malcarney from South Jersey's The Garden Roads join the crew for real talk about music, life, and the holiday spirit.

Brian opens up about the vinyl re-release of his powerful album American Courage (with two brand-new tracks), the epic launch party at 48 Record Bar, his evolving piano songwriting (heavy Tom Waits energy), and recording at The Barn Studio. Tim shares the story behind The Garden Roads' fresh album Destination Never Known, high school band roots, and keeping the creative fire alive.

The gang dives into favorite Christmas songs (The Pogues, Leon Redbone, Phil Spector classics), writing holiday tunes, hi-fi obsessions, and Brian's heartfelt Gift Song Event benefit at Fergie's Pub – a Sunday afternoon love fest packed with local legends sharing gift-inspired stories and covers.

Pure Philly/Jersey music scene vibes, laughs, and heart – perfect for the holidays.

Timestamps (finished cut):

• 00:00 - 00:25 – Hoagie Time intro
• 00:25 – Guests join: Brian Seymour returns & Tim Malcarney (The Garden Roads) makes his debut
• 01:30 – American Courage vinyl release, 48 Record Bar party, new tracks
• 04:00 – Songwriting process, piano vs guitar, Tom Waits influence
• 53:00 – The Gift Song Event at Fergie's Pub (holiday benefit details)
• 57:00 – Favorite Christmas songs & writing attempts
• End – Upcoming gigs, wrap-up & Merry Christmas

Listen to the guests:

• Brian Seymour – American Courage: https://brianseymour.bandcamp.com/album/american-courage
• The Garden Roads – Destination Never Known: https://www.thegardenroads.com/

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Hoagie Time: Brian Seymour Returns with Tim Malcarney of The Garden Roads

Holiday edition! Philly singer-songwriter Brian Seymour is back to talk the vinyl re-release of American Courage (now with two new tracks), piano-driven songwriting, Tom Waits inspiration, and his epic Gift Song Event benefit at Fergie's Pub.

Joining him is Tim Malcarney from South Jersey's The Garden Roads, fresh off their excellent new album Destination Never Known. The boys cover everything from high school bands to recording processes, favorite Christmas albums (Pogues, Leon Redbone, Phil Spector), and why supporting local music still matters.

As always – tangents, laughs, and pure Delco/Philly heart.

Links:

• Brian Seymour: https://brianseymour.bandcamp.com/album/american-courage
• The Garden Roads: https://www.thegardenroads.com/

Subscribe and grab a hoagie. Merry Christmas from the Hoagie Time crew!

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