402: Interview - Ron Gallo, Part 2
In the second part of our interview with Ron Gallo, from the grounds of the Forecastle Festival, we talk about the inspiration for some of his songs and the cultural significance of the guest list. Ron Gallo's latest release is "Really Nice Guys," a "concept EP" about the music business. His highly acclaimed debut album, "Heavy Meta," came out last year on New West Records. Learn more about G...
21m Aug 03, 2018
21m
401: Interview - Ron Gallo, Part 1
From the Forecastle Music Festival, Jim interviews Ron Gallo, an artist you need to know. Ron Gallo's latest release is "Really Nice Guys," a "concept EP" about the music business. His highly acclaimed debut album, "Heavy Meta," came out last year on New West Records. Learn more about Gallo at http://rongallomusic.com Follow Gallo on Twitter @rongallo Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on App...
17m Aug 02, 2018
17m
400: Interview - White Reaper + Dad, Part 2
In the second installment of the interview with Nick and Sam Wilkerson, plus their dad Mark, they talk about achieving success with White Reaper, playing major festivals and meeting famous rock stars. White Reaper's latest album is "The World's Best American Band" on Polyvinyl Records. Follow White Reaper on Twitter @WhiteReaperUSA Learn more about Mark Wilkerson's rock biographies at markwi...
16m Aug 01, 2018
16m
399: Interview - White Reaper + Dad, Part 1
Jim interviews twin brothers Nick and Sam Wilkerson of Louisville band White Reaper. And bonus — their dad Mark joins the interview too to talk about raising rockers. Mark has rock credentials having written biographies about Pete Townshend and Pearl Jam. White Reaper's latest album is "The World's Best American Band" on Polyvinyl Records. Follow White Reaper on Twitter @WhiteReaperUSA Learn...
27m Jul 31, 2018
27m
398: Guest Shot - Middle Eights
One more guest episode! Mike Wagner of Houston fills in today and talks about songs with great "middle eights." What's a middle eight, you ask? Mike will explain. Features music by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and the Replacements. Follow Mike Wagner on Twitter @top5alltime Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms...
9m Jul 30, 2018
9m
397: Guest Shot - Springsteen Covers
Guest host Jesse Jackson (of the Set Lusting Bruce podcast) is joined by Justin Steiner and Scott Parks of Valparaiso IN to discuss some favorite covers of Bruce Springsteen songs. Featuring music by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Neil Young and The Band. Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW S...
24m Jul 27, 2018
24m
396: Guest Shot - Live Shows: U2, Bruce Springsteen, Jack White
Guest hosts Brett Motiff and Mike Snider discuss recent shows they've attended, including Springsteen on Broadway, U2, Jack White (with opening band Radkey) and Van Morrison. Follow Brett Motiff on Twitter @maverickman911 Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, S...
30m Jul 26, 2018
30m
395: Guest Shot - Classic Rock
Guest hosts Brett Motiff and Mike Snider of Vienna VA talk about music they grew up with, including Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Loverboy, the Rolling Stones and Tom Petty. Follow Brett Motiff on Twitter @maverickman911 Follow Mike Snider on Twitter @MikeSnider Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, Sound...
27m Jul 25, 2018
27m
394: Guest Shot - Remembering College Radio
Keith Jacobsen of Grand Rapids MI and Derrick Ricca of Kalamazoo MI reminisce about their days working at the college radio station. Featuring music by Ween, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Lucious Jackson. Follow Keith on Twitter @keithjacobsen Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stit...
21m Jul 24, 2018
21m
393: Guest Book Nook - Sex Pistols, Elvis Presley, Lester Bangs
Will Pfeifer of Rockford IL fills in as host while Jim and Patrick take a week off. Will goes through his book shelf and recommends some rock tomes, including books about the Sex Pistols and Elvis Presley and works by critics Lester Bangs and Chuck Klosterman. Follow Will Pfeifer on Twitter @willpfeifer Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, incl...
22m Jul 23, 2018
22m
392: Forecastle Festival Recap
Jim is joined by friends Tom Nord, Adam Coop and Jeffrey Lee Puckett (of The Courier-Journal). They gathered on the grounds of the Forecastle Festival in Louisville on Sunday, July 15 to recap the weekend's highlights, including White Reaper, Father John Misty, Margo Price, Jenny Lewis, Jimmy Eat World, Ron Gallo and more. Read Jeffrey Lee's articles at courier-journal.com Subscribe to Rockin...
29m Jul 20, 2018
29m
391: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 3
We conclude our interview with Lee Bains III (of the furious rock band Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires) with a discussion of protest songs and punctuation. Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires' latest release is "Youth Detention" on Don Giovanni Records. Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podca...
20m Jul 19, 2018
20m
390: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 2
In part two of our interview with Lee Bains III (of the furious rock band Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires), we talk about the recording of the band's epic double album "Youth Detention." Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spot...
22m Jul 18, 2018
22m
389: Interview - Lee Bains III, Part 1
We interview Lee Bains III of the furious rock band Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires. This is an artist you need to know. In part 1, we talk about Southern identity and busting stereotypes. Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires' latest release is "Youth Detention" on Don Giovanni Records. Learn more about the band at thegloryfires.com Follow Lee Bains III on Twitter @TheGloryFires Subscribe to Roc...
21m Jul 17, 2018
21m
388: Fugazi Book
Patrick interviews Joe Gross, author of the 33 1/3 book about Fugazi's "In on the Kill Taker" album. Follow Joe on Twitter @joegross Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with ...
40m Jul 16, 2018
40m
387: Senator Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is a big music fan. We interviewed him at his office on Capitol Hill, where he discussed his love of the Replacements, the Who and Doc Watson. Then he sang and played his harmonica for us! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Subur...
25m Jul 13, 2018
25m
386: Forecastle Music Festival Preview
Jim talks about the artists he really wants to see at the three-day Forecastle festival in Louisville, including I'm With Her, Margo Price and Ron Gallo. Forecastle, an annual event, runs July 13-15. For more info, forecastlefest.com Follow Forecastle on Twitter @forecastle Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Goo...
23m Jul 12, 2018
23m
385: Fan Mail - Nada Surf, 4AD
We answer your correspondence! Ben Montgomery writes about his quest to get Nada Surf CDs autographed. And Kevin Clement calls to talk about how the artists of the 4AD label got him through a health scare. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com....
13m Jul 11, 2018
13m
384: June New Music - Kamasi Washington, Marisa Anderson, Nick Lowe
It's a bit of a mellow month for Patrick, in terms of new music. Not in terms of transportation!! Songs by jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and guitarist Marisa Anderson (plus a cover by the great Nick Lowe). Rest in Power, Kia Rondo. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneI...
17m Jul 10, 2018
17m
383: June New Music - Lithics, Flasher, Weaves
Jim looks back at music discovered in June — twitchy rock from Portland's Lithics, moody rock from D.C.'s Flasher and a Canadian-on-Canadian cover by Weaves (tune by Arcade Fire). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sh...
15m Jul 09, 2018
15m
382: Free Stuff - Jane's CD Collection
It's the Year of Free Stuff on Rockin' the Suburbs. Today, Dan Gursky and his wife, Jane, donate a CD collection. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find ...
32m Jul 06, 2018
32m
381: Covers - 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
More Dan Gursky + Patrick. They discuss curious cover versions of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the w...
26m Jul 05, 2018
26m
380: Phone Songs
Dan Gurksy joins Patrick to talk about songs that deal with telephones. That's it. That's the show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web ...
24m Jul 03, 2018
24m
379: Rockin' the French Horn Redux
Dan Gursky joins Patrick this week (while Jim takes a break). Today, they revisit one of Dan's favorite topics, the use of French horn in popular music. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...
24m Jul 02, 2018
24m
378: Bourbon and Bruce
Guest host Jesse Jackson — normally of "Set Lusting Bruce" — invites his wife, Linda, to talk about their vacations to Kentucky bourbon country and their complicated relationship with the music of Bruce Springsteen. Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcast...
24m Jun 29, 2018
24m
377: Springsteen in Vegas
More Jesse Jackson as guest host of "Rockin' the Suburbs." Normally, he hosts "Set Lusting Bruce." And Tom Neuerburg joins to tell his Bruce Springsteen travel story. Follow Tom on Twitter @pulptom Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast platforms. Follow Jesse on Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other...
20m Jun 28, 2018
20m
376: Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Don McLean
Jesse Jackson of "Set Lusting Bruce" continues his guest-hosting stint. Today, loyal "Rockin' the Suburbs" listener Tom Neuerburg joins to talk about artists who fans should get to know better. Tom goes with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Jesse picks Don McLean of "American Pie" fame. Follow Tom on Twitter @pulptom Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major podcast ...
20m Jun 27, 2018
20m
375: Perfect Pop - The Crystals, Barry White
Jesse Jackson, host of “Set Lusting Bruce,” fills in for Jim & Patrick all week. Today, he talks Perfect Pop with fellow music fan Peter Chianca. They play a track by Darlene Love (which was credited to the Crystals) and another by Barry White. Visit Peter's blog "Blogness on the Edge of Town" at wickedlocal.com/springsteen Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at major ...
15m Jun 26, 2018
15m
374: Bruce Springsteen - 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'
Jim & Patrick take a summer vacation. Jesse Jackson of "Set Lusting Bruce" is filling in all week. On today's episode, he talks with Peter Chianca of "Blogness on the Edge of Town" about Bruce Springsteen's "Darkness on the Edge of Town," which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Visit Peter's blog at wickedlocal.com/springsteen Listen to Jesse's podcast at setlustingbruce.libsyn.com and at ...
24m Jun 25, 2018
24m
373: Fan Mail - Rush, Part 2
Harris writes about friends made at a Rush show. Jo Fleischer tells us about a memorable show with 10,000 Marines. And Gerald Chyzenski offers some new insight into "The Spirit of Radio." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/revie...
16m Jun 22, 2018
16m
372: Fan Mail - Rush, Part 1
Keith Jacobsen calls to tell us about a jukebox in his high school cafeteria. Doug Mulvihill corrects our Rototom reference. And Paul Trap asks us to solve a Rush mystery. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Ap...
21m Jun 21, 2018
21m
371: Fan Mail - Flying Nun Records
Tim Hamlin of New Zealand writes with reflections on Flying Nun Records. And Kjell Arne Sandvik turns us on to Norway's Perfect Pop label. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it ...
12m Jun 20, 2018
12m
370: Echo Park Jimmy Lives!
He's been gone for a while, but Echo Park Jimmy returns with epic phone calls to the show. Some topics: "Eddie and the Cruisers," music on TV and Rush at the Richfield Coliseum. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show...
33m Jun 19, 2018
33m
369: Hockey Songs
In honor of the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory, we feature songs about hockey. Most selections were suggested by our listeners. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it w...
34m Jun 18, 2018
34m
368: Perfect Pop - Jack White
It's Jim's turn to make another Perfect Pop pick. He goes dark with a 2012 song by Jack White. Plus, a discussion with the members of Piramid Scheme about cell phones at concerts. Piramid Scheme's debut EP is "Get Rich Quick Too." Visit piramidscheme.com Follow Piramid Scheme on Twitter @piramidschemz Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, inclu...
21m Jun 15, 2018
21m
367: Perfect Pop - Le Tigre
Patrick makes a Perfect Pop pick. He chooses hard-charging song by Kathleen Hanna's post-Bikini Kill project, Le Tigre. Plus, a lively discussion about fuzz bass with the members of Piramid Scheme. Piramid Scheme's debut EP is "Get Rich Quick Too." Visit piramidscheme.com Follow Piramid Scheme on Twitter @piramidschemz Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcas...
20m Jun 14, 2018
20m
366: Perfect Pop - The Who
Lisa Said of Piramid Scheme makes her Perfect Pop pick. It's a Who song that promotes empathy for adolescent boys. Piramid Scheme's debut EP is "Get Rich Quick Too." Visit piramidscheme.com Follow Piramid Scheme on Twitter @piramidschemz Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Tu...
17m Jun 13, 2018
17m
365: Perfect Pop - The The
Andrew Toy, drummer for Piramid Scheme, makes his Perfect Pop selection, a prescient song by The The, off 1989's "Mind Bomb" album. Piramid Scheme's debut EP is "Get Rich Quick Too." Visit piramidscheme.com Follow Piramid Scheme on Twitter @piramidschemz Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud...
17m Jun 12, 2018
17m
364: Perfect Pop - Alvvays
Our friends from DC band Piramid Scheme join the podcast to talk about Perfect Pop. Guitarist Darrien Day makes the first selection, a peppy little tune from Toronto's Alvvays. Piramid Scheme's debut EP is "Get Rich Quick Too." Visit piramidscheme.com Follow Piramid Scheme on Twitter @piramidschemz Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, includin...
15m Jun 11, 2018
15m
363: Fan Mail - Best Motown Songs
Listener Mackensi Crenshaw writes back with her classic Motown top 10 list (per Patrick's suggestion). And Intern Sam, another young Motown fan, counts down his list too.  Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Ap...
36m Jun 08, 2018
36m
362: Fan Mail - Record Store Day 2018
We get great listener feedback, including an email from Jesse Morin on how not to get in trouble with your spouse on Record Store Day and another email from Steven Routledge championing the CD format. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Plea...
25m Jun 07, 2018
25m
361: David Bowie Exhibit
Intern Sam Lisker visited the "David Bowie Is" exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum and reports back. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at S...
28m Jun 06, 2018
28m
360: May New Music - River Whyless, Dwight Yoakam, Lenny Kravitz
What's Jim been digging in May? A surprising new single by North Carolina's River Whyless and a great windows-down tune by Dwight Yoakam. Plus, Intern Sam spins a new song from Lenny Kravitz. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/r...
21m Jun 05, 2018
21m
359: May New Music - Gruff Rhys, Mourn, Cheap Trick
What was Patrick digging in May? New singles from Gruff Rhys (of Super Furry Animals) and Catalonian punk band Mourn. Meanwhile, Intern Sam Lisker joins all week. On this episode, he spins a new single by Cheap Trick. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at Sub...
22m Jun 04, 2018
22m
358: PJ Harvey - 'Rid of Me'
Twenty-five years ago, PJ Harvey exploded onto the alternative scene with "Rid of Me." Like a bomb. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web ...
21m Jun 01, 2018
21m
357: Pixies - 'Surfer Rosa'
The Pixies' debut full-length album, "Surfer Rosa," was released 30 years ago, first in the UK, then a few months later in the U.S. We discuss its unique sound, as well as its impact. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review th...
26m May 31, 2018
26m
356: Pere Ubu - 'The Modern Dance'
Anniversaries Week continues! Today, we explore the sonic soundscape that is Pere Ubu's 'The Modern Dance,' released in 1978. It was post-punk before that was even really a thing. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sh...
27m May 30, 2018
27m
355: Warren Zevon - 'Excitable Boy'
It's Anniversaries Week. We're getting caught up on some albums celebrating key anniversaries, starting with Warren Zevon's "Excitable Boy," released 40 years ago. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podc...
30m May 29, 2018
30m
354: Rarities - The Hated
It's Patrick's turn to showcase a local band for Rarities Week. From his collection, he pulls out a double 7-inch recorded in the '80s by the Hated, an Annapolis, Md., punk band. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the sho...
15m May 25, 2018
15m
353: Rarities - Cooler
Rarities Week takes a turn toward Kentucky, as Jim talks about a favorite CD in his collection, "Oh Happy Day" by Louisville band Cooler. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and share it w...
18m May 24, 2018
18m