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
36m
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
33m
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
25m
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
30m
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
22m
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
25m
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
22m
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
20m
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
16m
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
17m
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
21m
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
26m
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
28m
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
26m
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
31m
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
27m
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
31m
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
26m
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
16m
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
29m
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
25m
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
168: Back to School
Jim & Patrick go back to school, musically. They play and discuss a couple of songs for the kids. 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@suburbspo...
20m Sep 01, 2017
20m
167: New Music Roundup: August '17
Get ready to rawk! Jim & Patrick have five relatively new songs coming at you. By House and Land, the Moonlandingz, A Giant Dog, Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, and Sarah Jarosz. 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 frien...
24m Aug 31, 2017
24m
166: Live on Letterman
We remember the music of David Letterman's late-night shows. Because it's the anniversary of the debut of CBS' "Late Show." And because Dave just made a deal with Netflix. But really just because we love David Letterman. 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 P...
31m Aug 30, 2017
31m
165: Yacht or Nyacht? (TM)
JD Ryznar makes a triumphant return visit, via Skype, this time to play a little game of Yacht or Nyacht? (intellectual property of "Beyond Yacht Rock"). Greg Wilson fills in for Patrick as cohost. Listen to "Beyond Yacht Rock" on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or at feralaudio.com/show/beyond-yacht-rock/ Follow JD on Twitter @jdryznar Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Audi...
26m Aug 29, 2017
26m
164: Yacht Rock
JD Ryznar from the "Beyond Yacht Rock" podcast joins the show to talk about the jazz-rock blend, popularized in the late '70s and early '80s. Are you ready to set sail for new musical horizons? Greg Wilson fills in as cohost for Patrick. Listen to "Beyond Yacht Rock" on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or at feralaudio.com/show/beyond-yacht-rock/ Follow JD on Twitter @JDRyznar Subscribe to Rockin' the ...
27m Aug 28, 2017
27m
163: Fan Mail Friday: Aug. 25, 2017
It's Fan Mail Friday! Live from Greg Wilson's Tiki Bar! We answer your correspondence and play songs by the Rubinoos, the Attractions, U2 with B.B. King, and the Members. 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. Fi...
23m Aug 25, 2017
23m
162: Throwback Thursday
We didn't invent Throwback Thursday, but we may have perfected it. Enjoy some stories of music and youth from Jim & Patrick, plus Greg Wilson, Brandi Crawford and Jim's wife, Katy. Live from the Wilson Tiki House! 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...
31m Aug 24, 2017
31m
161: Roger Waters Concert
Brandi Crawford joins the show to discuss a recent Roger Waters concert she attended. The tour has been in the news lately because of its pointed political commentary. 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 ...
19m Aug 23, 2017
19m