218: Interview - JD McPherson, Part 1
Roots rocker JD McPherson has just released his most ambitious album, "Undivided Heart & Soul," with touches of garage rock, soul and new wave. We talked with JD backstage before a show at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. He discusses his passion for early rock 'n' roll — and 90-minute drives to the closest record store while growing up in rural Oklahoma. Learn more about JD McPherson at jdmc...
30m Nov 13, 2017
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217: Fan Mail Friday - Nov. 10, 2017
It's time to feature your feedback again! With songs by Gord Downie, Wet Secrets, Ghost, Yum Yum and Clinic. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at roc...
26m Nov 10, 2017
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216: Best Debut Album Openers
What are the best track 1's from debut albums? Which bands announced their presence with authority? Our listeners give us TONS of great examples. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Subur...
32m Nov 09, 2017
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215: Ticket Prices - How Much is Too Much?
What's the most you've ever spent on a concert ticket? We discuss the high cost of shows these days, and what bands are worth it. With lots of listener input. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the...
23m Nov 08, 2017
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214: '60s Music Compendium'
We interview Dave Kinzer, who has compiled the most amazingly comprehensive set of lists about 1960s popular music. In "The 60s Music Compendium," he categorizes every song that hit the Billboard Hot 100 in that decade — nearly 7,000 songs — over a variety of attributes. Learn more about "The 60s Music Compendium" and its predecessor, "The 80s Music Compendium," at davekinzer.com Subscribe to...
19m Nov 07, 2017
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213: Fats Domino, Rest in Power
Antoine "Fats" Domino died at age 89 on Oct. 24, 2017. We pay tribute to this underappreciated rock 'n' roll pioneer. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patri...
23m Nov 06, 2017
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212: New Music - October 2017
October just ended. So it's time to talk about a few cool new songs we discovered. Featuring King Krule, Pugwash, Florist and AK/DK. Plus, a closing cover of an Elvis Costello song by Lydia Loveless. (All with special guest Sam Lisker, aka "Intern Sam.") Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Plea...
20m Nov 03, 2017
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211: Intern Sam Loves Motown
You've heard about the legend of Intern Sam. Now meet Sam Lisker, the college student who helps us out with SuburbsPod.com. He talks about being 20 going on 40. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on t...
24m Nov 02, 2017
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210: Live Show - Audience Participation
We conclude Suburbs Live with some audience participation. We ask about their first album, first concert, artist their friends would be surprised they like, and favorite new song/album. It's super fun. PLUS, Lisa Said performs "Some Dudes," off her new EP "Estranged." Recorded at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesburg VA. Learn more about Lisa Said at lisasaid.com Buy Lisa Said's CDs or digital do...
39m Nov 01, 2017
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209: Live Show - Less Talk More Rock
At our Suburbs Live event, guest Lisa Said joins us in a game of Less Talk More Rock. We each pick three songs. We get 30 seconds to set up our song, then the song is played for 1 minute, then we all get 30 seconds to discuss the song. Plus, Lisa Said performs "Regular Guy" from her new EP "Estranged" at the end of the show. Recorded in front of a live audience at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesbu...
36m Oct 31, 2017
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208: Live Show - Meet Lisa Said
It's Rockin' the Suburbs Live! We interview singer-songwriter Lisa Said in front of an audience at Black Walnut Brewery in Leesburg VA. And she plays an original song too. Enjoy a performance of "Peel the Moon," from Lisa's new EP "Estranged." Learn more about Lisa Said at lisasaid.com Buy Lisa Said's CDs or digital downloads at lisasaid.bandcamp.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple...
33m Oct 30, 2017
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207: Halloween - Costumed Rockers
For the Halloween season, we engage in a spirited discussion of rock bands that perform in costume. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbs...
25m Oct 27, 2017
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206: Sex Pistols - 'Never Mind the Bollocks'
Perhaps the single-most influential album was released 40 years ago. "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" came out on Oct. 28, 1977. It was the band's only studio album, and it's safe to say that rock music has never been the same. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/re...
30m Oct 26, 2017
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205: Book Nook - NYC in the 2000s, Beatles
Patrick just finished two books and wants to share them with you. The first is "Meet me in the Bathroom," by Lizzy Goodman, an oral history of the New York music scene in the 2000s, which brought us the Strokes, Vampire Weekend, Interpol, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem and many other cool indie bands. The second book is "You Never Give me Your Money" by Peter Doggett, about the business a...
22m Oct 25, 2017
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204: Yep Roc's 20th Anniversary, Part 2
More of our conversation with Glenn Dicker and Billy Maupin of Yep Roc as the super cool indie label celebrates its 20th anniversary. There's a great story in here about a lunch box. Learn more about Yep Roc at yeproc.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple...
24m Oct 24, 2017
24m
203: Yep Roc's 20th Anniversary, Part 1
We talk with Glenn Dicker and Billy Maupin of Yep Roc, an impressive independent label that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It's roster includes established artists like Nick Lowe, Chuck Prophet and such emerging artists as Mandolin Orange and the Stray Birds. They discuss the changing music business of the past two decades. Learn more about Yep Roc at yeproc.com Subscribe to Rockin' the...
25m Oct 23, 2017
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202: Perfect Pop - Raspberries, Beatles, Young Rascals
Matthew Sweet joins the pod again, this time to talk about two songs he considers Perfect Pop. Plus, a listener pick closes out the week. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revie...
22m Oct 20, 2017
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201: Perfect Pop - R.E.M., Bad Examples
Listeners pick Perfect Pop songs by R.E.M. and Chicago's the Bad Examples. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your frie...
20m Oct 19, 2017
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200: Perfect Pop - The Jam, Style Council
The music of Paul Weller is feature in this installment of our Perfect Pop series. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with y...
16m Oct 18, 2017
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199: Perfect Pop - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Stars
Two more listener nominees for Perfect Pop: songs by Motown legends Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and Toronto band Stars. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on A...
17m Oct 17, 2017
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198: Perfect Pop - Slade, Marshall Crenshaw, Descendents
It's another Perfect Pop Week, with listener selections and celebrity guests. Today's episode includes picks by Tommy Stinson. Songs by Slade, Marshall Crenshaw and the Descendents (from a listener). Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Perfect Pop selections from listeners and celebrity guests. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other m...
21m Oct 16, 2017
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197: Tom Petty: 3 Meaningful Songs
These aren't necessarily Tom Petty's three best songs (there are so many from which to choose), but these are the last three we want to hear as we remember the rock legend. Friend Phil Ingrassia joins Jim & Patrick for Tom Petty Week. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple ...
26m Oct 13, 2017
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196: Tom Petty: Listener Calls
Day 4 of Tom Petty Week. We take listener calls! We love listener calls! The listeners love Tom Petty (rest in power). Also, friend Phil Ingrassia sits in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at ...
28m Oct 12, 2017
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195: Tom Petty: Listener Emails, Washington Post Editor
Day 3 of Tom Petty Week. We talk with David Malitz of the Washington Post and read some listener emails about Petty's music and his sense of humor. Also, friend Phil Ingrassia sits in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other m...
26m Oct 11, 2017
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194: Tom Petty: Matthew Sweet, Chuck Prophet Pay Tribute
Tom Petty Week continues. We call Matthew Sweet and Chuck Prophet to get their takes on the rock/pop legend. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on ...
31m Oct 10, 2017
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193: Tom Petty: Remembering a Legend
With the sudden loss of a legend, we are dedicating a whole week of shows to Tom Petty. First up, a general tribute discussion including guest Phil Ingrassia. Plus, friend and superfan Mike Snider weighs in. Listen to Rockin' the Suburbs all week for Petty tributes, including celebrity guests and listener calls and letters. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoo...
27m Oct 09, 2017
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192: Fan Mail Friday: Oct. 6, 2017
Another Fan Mail Friday! We answer your letters and notes. Featuring music by Talking Heads, Husker Du, Kiss, R.E.M. and Filthy Friends. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com...
28m Oct 06, 2017
28m
191: Echo Park Jimmy Returns Again
America's favorite new character, Echo Park Jimmy, calls in again, this time to talk about Jay Ferguson, Talk Talk, Ariel Pink, Alvvays, Letters to Cleo and more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on...
31m Oct 05, 2017
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190: Tom Petty, Rest in Power
Tom Petty died on Oct. 2, 2017. We pay tribute to a true legend of rock 'n' roll. Next week is Tom Petty Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. Please contribute your memories and feelings about Tom and his music by leaving a voice message at 612-440-1984. Or email us at rock@suburbspod.com. Deadline: Friday, Oct. 6. We'll put you on the show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes o...
26m Oct 04, 2017
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189: Rolling Stone Magazine
Jann Wenner recently put Rolling Stone up for sale, 50 years after he founded the music and culture magazine. Jim & Patrick were once avid readers and reflect on the publication's impact ... and shortcomings. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTun...
19m Oct 03, 2017
19m
188: New Music: September 2017
What's new in the Rockin' the Suburbs record collection? How about some Dori Freeman, Deer Tick, Metz and Rostam? Plus, a Big Star cover by Beach Slang. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web a...
29m Oct 02, 2017
29m
187: Fan Mail Friday: Sept. 29, 2017
We love to get listener feedback! And then we answer some of it, in a little segment we call Fan Mail Friday. This edition features music by Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Lambchop and User 964848511. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes a...
31m Sep 29, 2017
31m
186: Charles Bradley, Rest in Power
The Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley, died of cancer on Sept. 23. It's particularly sad considering that Bradley, 68, finally achieved recording and performing success only six years ago. Jim & Patrick pay tribute to this supremely talented singer. Rest in Power, Charles. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms ...
16m Sep 28, 2017
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185: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 3
We conclude our conversation with Matthew Sweet by asking him some questions submitted by Rockin' the Suburbs listeners. A lot of you were curious about his collaborations with Susanna Hoffs. Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast pla...
29m Sep 27, 2017
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184: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 2
We pick up the conversation with Matthew Sweet. He talks about recording via file sharing and the mysteries of time, space and songwriting. Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the ...
25m Sep 26, 2017
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183: Interview: Matthew Sweet, Part 1
Matthew Sweet joins Rockin' the Suburbs! The power pop great, who scored hits in the '90s with "Girlfriend," "Sick of Myself" and more, sat down with JIm & Patrick backstage at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA. Matthew's latest album is "Tomorrow Forever." Learn more about Matthew Sweet at matthewsweet.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @iammatthewsweet Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Pod...
21m Sep 25, 2017
21m
182: Talking Heads: 'Speaking in Tongues'
Talking Heads Week concludes with album No. 5, the commercial hit "Speaking in Tongues." But it's just about as weird as ever. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Ji...
28m Sep 22, 2017
28m
181: Talking Heads: 'Remain in Light'
Day 4 of Talking Heads Week. We explore the sonic adventure that is 1980's "Remain in Light." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.co...
21m Sep 21, 2017
21m
180: Talking Heads: 'Fear of Music'
This ain't no fooling around. For episode No. 3 for Talking Heads Week, we explore the murky adventure that is "Fear of Music." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email J...
19m Sep 20, 2017
19m
179: Talking Heads: 'More Songs About Buildings and Food'
More Talk about Talking Heads. We go deep on the band's second album, 1978's "More Songs About Buildings and Food," as Talking Heads Week continues. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Su...
22m Sep 19, 2017
22m
178: 'Talking Heads: 77'
It's Talking Heads Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. The band's debut was released 40 years ago this month. We take the opportunity to examine their first five albums, staring with "Talking Heads: 77." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share...
27m Sep 18, 2017
27m
177: Grant Hart, Rest in Power
Grant Hart of the highly influential '80s band Hüsker Dü died on Sept. 13, 2017. We discuss his contributions to rock music. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim ...
22m Sep 15, 2017
22m
176: Detroit Rocks!
New music from the Motor City! Listener Reed Bramble joins via Skype to tell the world about three current artists from his town. Featuring music by the Erers, the Native Howl and Ian Link. (Citizens of Suburbs Nation: If you want to talk about new bands in your city or state, we'd love to include your field report on a future episode. Contact us; info below.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs...
23m Sep 14, 2017
23m
175: The $75 Tour Poster
An astute listener notes that on a previous episode, we glossed over the fact that our friend Brandi Crawford mentioned that she paid $75 for a poster at a recent Roger Waters concert. And so we call her up to get that story. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Ap...
26m Sep 13, 2017
26m
174: Sugar: 'Copper Blue'
Bob Mould returned to the power trio 25 years ago with a new band, Sugar, and an album, "Copper Blue," that belongs up there with the best of Husker Du. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web a...
27m Sep 12, 2017
27m
173: Perfect Pop: Smiths, Neil Young, Pixies
Our friends Bob Popik (a really important stadium DJ) and Matt Sebastian (editor of Slicing Up Eyeballs music website) make their picks for Perfect Pop songs. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twitter @slicingeyeballs Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on other major podcast platforms or at SuburbsP...
29m Sep 11, 2017
29m
172: Best Songs: R.E.M.
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, polled readers about the best songs by R.E.M. We talk with site editor Matt Sebastian about the results — and weigh in with a few favorites of our own. Bud Verge, Bob Popik and Rob Gates join in the conversation, with Jim & Patrick, of course. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twitter...
34m Sep 08, 2017
34m
171: Best Songs: Smiths
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, recently polled its readers about the best Smiths songs. Site editor Matt Sebastian joins via Skype to discuss the results, plus we play a few of our favorites. Friend Bob Popik also shares his personal ranking of the Smiths catalog. Also on the panel: Bud Verge, Rob Gates, and of course, Jim & Patrick. Share on Slicing Up Eyeball...
35m Sep 07, 2017
35m
170: Best Songs: The Cure
Slicing Up Eyeballs, a website dedicated to '80s college rock, polled readers about the best songs by The Cure. We talk with site editor Matt Sebastian about the results — and weigh in with a few favorites of our own. Bud Verge, Bob Popik and Rob Gates join in the conversation, with Jim & Patrick, of course. Visit Slicing Up Eyeballs at slicingupeyeballs.com Follow Slicing Up Eyeballs on Twit...
29m Sep 06, 2017
29m
169: Hurricane Harvey
We check in with a member of the Rockin' the Suburbs extended family, Mike Wagner of Houston, In the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Donate to the Houston Food Bank: houstonfoodbank.org/get-involved/harvey-disaster-relief/ Stream Mike's band Total Strangers on Spotify and other services. The album is called "Lost in a Crowd." Follow Mike Wagner on Twitter @top5alltime Subscribe to Rockin' the Sub...
27m Sep 05, 2017
27m