2092: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Planet Waves with Mark Neese
Mark Neese grabs his favorite bench and inducts the 1974 album Planet Waves into the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Recorded with the Band as backup musicians, the record features songs like “Forever Young” and “On A Night Like This.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn RecordsStitcher and T...
13m Apr 10, 2025
13m
2091: '80s Album Madness - A Champion is Crowned!
It's time for the final Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan to recap the results of '80s Album Madness. The Replacements' "Tim" is your champion. See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, A...
28m Apr 09, 2025
28m
2090: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Street-Legal with Harris King
On this episode, we induct a fourth album into the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Harris King joins Patrick to discuss Dylan’s 1978 studio album Street-Legal, with classic tracks "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)" and "Where Are You Tonight? (Journey Through Dark Heat)." Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, ...
23m Apr 08, 2025
23m
2089: '80s Album Madness - Championship Preview
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Jason Goebel and a virtual Bill Mulligan to recap the Final Four results and look ahead to the championship matchup between two Replacements albums: "Pleased to Meet Me" and "Tim." Vote April 8 and 9 at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. ...
18m Apr 07, 2025
18m
2088: '80s Album Madness - Final Four Preview
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! This time, we are simulcast on Rockin' the Suburbs Radio! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the Elite Eight results and look ahead to the Final Four, featuring Prince, The Clash and two Replacements albums. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbs...
33m Apr 04, 2025
33m
2087: A Brief History of Bebop Part 3: Beyond Bebop
It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In the final installment, Patrick discusses three important jazz movements that arose from bebop: Cool Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz and Hard Bop. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom,...
18m Apr 03, 2025
18m
2086: A Brief History of Bebop Part 2: The Stars of Bebop
It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In this second episode, we follow bebop’s spread and learn about the musicians who took up the style, with a focus on four who rose to prominence: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. Rockin' the Suburbs...
24m Apr 02, 2025
24m
2085: A Brief History of Bebop Part 1: Overview and First Recordings
It’s time for another history series, listener! Patrick leads you through the development and history of bebop, the style that marked the beginning of modern jazz. In the first episode, the origins of bebop, along with the key players and first records, are covered. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, i...
19m Apr 01, 2025
19m
2084: '80s Album Madness - Elite Eight Preview
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the Sweet Sixteen results and look ahead to the Elite Eight. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on A...
28m Mar 30, 2025
28m
2083: Perfect Pop: Spiritualized ‘Cool Waves’
We close out the week with a dose of Perfect Pop. Patrick inducts “Cool Waves” by Spiritualized, from their mind-blowing 1997 album Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space. It’s a beautiful song that may even have the power to help cure the common cold. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,D...
11m Mar 28, 2025
11m
2082: February 2025 New Music 7: Yazz Ahmed
The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this final February 2025 new music episode, Patrick discusses the new album from trumpeter and flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed, Paradise in the Hold. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn RecordsStitcher and TuneIn. ...
15m Mar 27, 2025
15m
2081: February 2025 New Music 6: Avi Kaplan, Bartees Strange, Jesse Welles
The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this episode, we take a scenic journey around Raymore, Missouri with your host, Scot Isom. Scot discusses new music from Avi Kaplan, Bartees Strange and Jesse Welles, so sit back and enjoy the ride. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcast...
14m Mar 26, 2025
14m
2080: February 2025 New Music 5: Bartees Strange, Panda Bear, Porridge Radio, Thundermother, Shrew, Warlung
 The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Today the train pulls into New York City to pick up Jason Goebel and then heads to the midwest to meet Sunny Varney. The former will tell you about new tracks from Bartees Strange, Panda Bear and Porridge Radio, while the latter is into new music from Thundermother, Shrew and Warlung. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Pod...
20m Mar 25, 2025
20m
2079: February 2025 New Music 4: FACS, Deep Sea Diver, The Chills
The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! In this episode, we hear from Harris King, complete with train platform sound effects. As we head down the tracks, Harris discusses new releases from FACS, Deep Sea Diver and The Chills. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHea...
12m Mar 24, 2025
12m
2078: '80s Album Madness - Sweet 16 Preview
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the second-round results in the Listeners Quadrant and Hosts Quadrant and look ahead to the Sweet 16. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Ga...
31m Mar 21, 2025
31m
2077: February 2025 New Music 3: Grayling, The Lathums, Bikini Body
The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Today, it’s a journey back to Scotland to pick up Roger Grace, who has control of the stereo for his leg of the journey. He serves up new tunes from Grayling, The Lathums and Bikini Body. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHe...
13m Mar 20, 2025
13m
2076: February 2025 New Music 2: J. Schnitt, You, Infinite, Deep Sea Diver, Miya Folick
 The February 2025 New Music Train is on the tracks and heating up the rails! Steven Routledge is on board along with Kevin Porter as the train goes from Scotland to Maryland. The former picks music from (friend of the pod) J. Schnitt and the Texas band You, Infinite. The latter is on new releases from Deep Sea Diver and Miya Folick. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcas...
15m Mar 19, 2025
15m
2075: February 2025 New Music - Primitives, Galactic with Irma Thomas, Lola Kirke, Caamp
Jim shovels some coal into the New Music Train. Get on board with some tunes by the Primitives, Galactic with Irma Thomas, Lola Kirke and Caamp. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on App...
17m Mar 18, 2025
17m
2074: Mr. Patty’s All-Star Irish Band
To mark St. Patrick’s Day, Patrick (who has no Irish heritage that he knows of) chooses an all-star band of Irish musicians. Take a listen and agree with his choices (or complain about who he left out)! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn RecordsStitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod....
29m Mar 17, 2025
29m
2073: 3-Pointer: Songs About Basketball
For March Madness, Jim goes to the whiteboard to break down some songs about basketball. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our w...
24m Mar 14, 2025
24m
2072: '80s Album Madness - Second Round Update
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the second-round results in the Sales Quadrant and Critics Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the Subur...
21m Mar 13, 2025
21m
2071: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Bringing It All Back Home
Vasant Ramamurthy joins Patrick to induct Bob’s 5th album, Bringing It All Back Home. This classic marked Dylan’s first steps into recording with a full electric band and features landmark songs like “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue.” Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iH...
22m Mar 12, 2025
22m
2070: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Desire
Inspired by Jason Goebel’s revival of the Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame, Patrick leaps into the void by inducting Bobby’s 1976 LP Desire. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn RecordsStitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it wi...
21m Mar 11, 2025
21m
2069: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Four
Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In the final episode of the series, Paul and Patrick examine the changes the band made when they switched to Atlantic Records, tuned in to the radio and worked with producer Arif Mardin. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTune...
22m Mar 10, 2025
22m
2068: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Three
Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! The third episode in the series finds the band torn apart by Robin’s departure. He did return, but lean times fell upon the band during the years covered by Paul and Patrick, 1970-1973. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...
19m Mar 07, 2025
19m
2067: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part Two
Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In this episode, the second in the series, Paul and Patrick cover the band’s work from late 1967 through their concept album Odessa, which caused a major rift between the Gibb brothers. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...
25m Mar 06, 2025
25m
2066: Pre-Disco Bee Gees: Part One
Listener Paul Hayden suggested creating some episodes on the music of the Bee Gees before they hit the disco floor and caught Saturday Night Fever and here they are! In the first episode, Paul and Patrick chart the band’s upbringing and early career, including the role Brian Epstein played in getting them signed and recording their first album. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or o...
34m Mar 05, 2025
34m
2065: '80s Album Madness - Second Round Preview
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Hosts Quadrant and look ahead to the second round. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the ...
30m Mar 04, 2025
30m
2064: Rest in Power: David Johansen
The proto-punk singer and all-around entertainer David Johansen passed away this weekend at the age of 75. Jim and Patrick get together to discuss the legacy of the New York Dolls frontman and the guy who invented Buster Poindexter. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn RecordsStitcher and Tu...
25m Mar 03, 2025
25m
2063: January 2025 New Music 6: The Chills, Matt Berry, The Night Flight Orchestra, Blind Golem, Time Rift
The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Back in the U.S.A. for this journey, which features Scot Isom and Sunny Varney on a trip across the heartland. Our duo discuss recent music from The Chills, Matt Berry, The Night Flight Orchestra, Blind Golem and Time Rift. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, ...
19m Feb 28, 2025
19m
2062: January 2025 New Music 5: Deafheaven, Swim School, Midnight Ambulance, The Darkness, Ruth Moody
 The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! After finishing yesterday’s journey in Sweden, the train remains on the Continent today, traveling from Dublin to Scotland. That means Liam McIndoe and Roger Grace are on board, talking about new music from January 2025. They are digging tracks by Deafheaven, Swim School, Midnight Ambulance, The Darkness and Ruth Moody. Rockin' the Suburbs o...
20m Feb 27, 2025
20m
2061: January 2025 New Music 4: Willow Avalon, Mogwai, Kite, Ben Kweller, Coco
The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Today the train makes one of its famous intercontinental journeys, chugging from New York City to Sweden. That means Jason Goebel and Niklas Nygards will steer you into their picks from January 2025: Willow Avalon, Mogwai, Kite, Ben Kweller and Coco. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom,...
19m Feb 26, 2025
19m
2060: January 2025 New Music 3: Sault, Rose City Band, Delivery, Lambrini Girls
The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! In this episode, Dr. Bob Peterson and Harris King are driving the train from Wisconsin to South Carolina. Along the way, they discuss new music from Sault, Rose City Band, Delivery and Lambrini Girls. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Djinn Re...
16m Feb 25, 2025
16m
2059: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Listeners Quadrant
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim and Patrick are joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Listeners Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTune...
28m Feb 24, 2025
28m
2058: January 2025 New Music 2: Elephants and Stars, Mogwai, Ex-Vöid, Tamino
The New Music train is back on the tracks for 2025! Today, new music OG Steven Routledge and Kevin Porter are on board as the train rockets from Stirling UK to just outside Baltimore, USA. Steven discusses new music from Elephants and Stars and Mogwai, while Kevin singles out Ex-Vöid and Tamino. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spoti...
16m Feb 21, 2025
16m
2057: January New Music - Craig Finn, Adrian Quesada, Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence
Jim is operating the New Music Train. Enjoy selections by Craig Finn; Adrian Quesada feat. Akil the MC and Slimkid3; and Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) . Please rate/review the show on Ap...
13m Feb 20, 2025
13m
2056: Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Nine
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In the final episode of the series, Jason Goebel puts a Bob Dylan album into our Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame. Have mercy and thanks to everyone who participated in our 10-minute series! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTune...
25m Feb 19, 2025
25m
2055: Let’s Listen to Records at Bud’s House (and Get Tipsy) : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Eight
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Bud Verge is on the mic today and he gives us his song of 2024 and discusses his Friday Night Record Night concept. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podc...
17m Feb 18, 2025
17m
2054: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Critics Quadrant
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim is joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Critics Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podc...
24m Feb 17, 2025
24m
2053: 4 Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! We take a break from our regular programming to have Patrick bring you four songs about love (and a special surprise at the end of the episode). Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Appl...
21m Feb 14, 2025
21m
2052: ‘Comfort’ Albums : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Seven
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Kevin Clement comes up with the topic for this episode, which is albums that you love and revisit regularly. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, A...
28m Feb 13, 2025
28m
2051: Alice Cooper Ballads : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Six
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Jo Fleischer, on the eve of an Alice Cooper concert, discusses a lesser-known part of the shock-rocker’s catalog: the ballads. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including aud...
25m Feb 12, 2025
25m
2050: 1960s Garage Rock From the Plauges : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Five
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Today, Mark Neese tells us the story of his discovery of a trio of records by a garage rock band from Lansing, Michigan called The Plagues. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBo...
18m Feb 11, 2025
18m
2049: '80s Album Madness - First Round, Sales Quadrant
It's time for another Suburbs Pod Sports Break! Jim is joined by analysts Bill Mulligan and Jason Goebel to recap the first round in the Sales Quadrant. The tournament continues through April 8. Vote in daily matchups at http://facebook.com/suburbspod See the full bracket at suburbspod.com (http://suburbspod.com/) Game on. Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcas...
25m Feb 10, 2025
25m
2048: D.O.A. : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Four
 We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Scot Isom takes center stage to discuss the legendary Canadian hardcore band D.O.A. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, ...
18m Feb 07, 2025
18m
2047: World Party ‘Arkeology’ : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Three
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. Today, friend of the pod Tim Hoffman discusses his journey into the music of World Party. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stit...
24m Feb 06, 2025
24m
2046: Dennis Wilson’s ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ : Ten Minute Podcasts, Part Two
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. In this episode, Phil Ingrassia discusses an album that has become a cult classic: Dennis Wilson’s ‘Pacific Ocean Blue.’ Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google...
21m Feb 05, 2025
21m
2045: Coop’s Concert Corner: 10-Minute Podcasts, Part One
We recently held a virtual podcast recording where we invited participants to come up with a topic of their choice. Jim set the timer for 10 minutes and off we went. First up, Adam Coop from Louisville initiates Coop’s Concert Corner, where he discusses recent shows he’s seen … and what’s on his concert calendar. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
21m Feb 04, 2025
21m
2044: Jim and Patrick Pick the Best Music of 2024: Jesse Welles, La Luz, Adrianne Lenker, Mdou Moctar
 Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! We’ve wrapped up the listener portion of the series and today, Jim and Patrick pick their favorites from last year. They are Jesse Welles, La Luz, Adrianne Lenker and Mdou Moctar. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or ...
37m Feb 03, 2025
37m
2043: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2024 Part 19: Ducks Ltd., Waxahatchee, Total Strangers, Mdou Moctar
 Happy New Year and welcome to the Best of 2024 series! Our listeners are choosing their favorite album and song from last year and today we wrap up the picks with selections from Noah Crane and Mike Snider. Noah picks Ducks Ltd. (“When You’re Outside”) and Waxahatchee (Tiger’s Blood), while Mike takes us through his year in music in an enjoyable take on the process. Thanks to you both! Rockin...
17m Jan 31, 2025
17m