Naked Lunch
Peter Guralnick on Elvis Presley & Colonel Tom Parker w/an Intro by Billy Bob Thornton!
August 7, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
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The author of the definitive Elvis biographies shares his surprising take on Colonel Tom Parker.
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In this episode
- A fresh, nuanced view of Colonel Tom Parker beyond the villain narrative
- Deep insight into the Elvis-Parker partnership from the scholar who knows it best
- Context from two landmark Elvis biographies and a brand new book on the Colonel
- A personal introduction from a previous guest who brings his own Elvis connection
About this episode
Break out the Peanut Butter, Banana & Bacon Sandwiches as Phil and David welcome Peter Guralnick, the renowned author of two definitive Elvis Presley biographies and the brand new book "The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, And The Partnership That Rocked The World." Past "Naked Lunch" guest Billy Bob Thornton introduces this episode, then Phil and David use their Burning Love and Suspicious Minds to ask Peter lots of questions about Elvis and hear Peter's surprising take on Elvis's famously controversial manager, Colonel Tom Parker. That's All Right, but prepare to get All Shook Up. To buy Peter's new book, go here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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