53: Marah, Part 2
Our interview with Dave Bielanko of Marah continues. He talks about the art of songwriting (it's brilliant!) and the band's ambitious album "Mountain Minstrelsy of Pennsylvania." Learn more about Marah at marah-usa.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friend...
22m Mar 22, 2017
22m
52: Marah, Part 1
We interview Dave Bielanko of Marah, a rock band with a passionate fan base that never could quite catch the breaks for widespread success. If you don't know them, here's your chance to join the true believers. Learn more about Marah at marah-usa.com Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTun...
30m Mar 21, 2017
30m
51: Chuck Berry, Rest in Power
We lost a legend over the weekend. Chuck Berry died at 90 years old. Jim & Patrick, plus special guests, discuss his enormous impact. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com ...
27m Mar 20, 2017
27m
50: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 5
Three songs today, as we conclude our track-by-track examination of "The Velvet Underground & Nico." They are: "I'll be Your Mirror," "The Black Angel's Death Song" and "European Son." Our sincerest thanks to music journalist Mark Jenkins for joining us on this sonic journey. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rat...
24m Mar 17, 2017
24m
49: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 4
We turn the record over and listen to "Heroin" and "There She Goes Again." Our track-by-track examination of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest: music journalist Mark Jenkins. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on th...
15m Mar 16, 2017
15m
48: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 3
Today, we discuss "Run Run Run" and "All Tomorrow's Parties" as our track-by-track exploration of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest music journalist Mark Jenkins. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Sub...
14m Mar 15, 2017
14m
47: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 2
Our track-by-track breakdown of "The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues. With special guest Mark Jenkins. On this episode, we discuss the songs "Femme Fatale" and "Venus in Furs." Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.c...
19m Mar 14, 2017
19m
46: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Part 1
Track-by-track! All week, we break down the groundbreaking album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Joining us is music journalist Mark Jenkins. We start with "Sunday Morning" and "I'm Waiting for the Man" today, then move on to the rest of the songs throughout the week. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn...
22m Mar 13, 2017
22m
45: Fan Mail - March 10, 2017
Jim & Patrick go through their massive fan mail and talk about the Black Crowes, Fleetwood Mac, DYGL, a beer song and more. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us ...
29m Mar 10, 2017
29m
44: Drumless Songs
Yesterday, we talked about great drum songs. Today, we talk about songs we love that have no drums at all (what?). Drummer pal Bobby Padavick joins again — and may be scarred by this discussion. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
19m Mar 09, 2017
19m
43: Drum Songs
Our favorite drumming couple, Bobby and Renee Padavick, talk about songs that are defined by their drum parts. (Jim & Patrick make picks too.) This episode will rock your world. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com ...
24m Mar 08, 2017
24m
42: Thin Lizzy
Bobby Week continues, and our friend Mr. Padavick has been eager to talk about the greatness of Thin Lizzy for a long time. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us ...
20m Mar 07, 2017
20m
41: Drums and Marriage
Our good friend Bobby Padavick makes his first appearance on Rockin' the Suburbs. (Some of you may recall Bobby as the drummer from Night Streets.) But even better, Bobby's wife Renee also joins in the fun. And she's a drummer too! They talk about their musical influences on each other. Hear Night Streets at nightstreets.bandcamp.com Hear Renee's band, Wild Fruit, at wildfruit.bandcamp.com S...
23m Mar 06, 2017
23m
40: Perfect Pop
What makes a perfect pop song? Jim & Patrick discuss. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a message for Jim & Patr...
16m Mar 03, 2017
16m
39: A Music 'Cleanse'
Every January, our friend Tug Baker stops takes a break from new music and instead does a deep dive into established artists' work. This year, he listened to a lot of Funkadelic and Kate Bush. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at S...
22m Mar 02, 2017
22m
38: Replacements Cover Band
Our friend Tug Baker joins via Skype and recounts the sordid tales of his days playing in the Placemats (a tribute to the Replacements). The beer was flowing in the basement for this one. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at Suburb...
23m Mar 01, 2017
23m
37: Patrick's Book Nook
Patrick discusses books he's read recently: "Ray Davies: A Complicated Life" by Johnny Rogan and "Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys" by Viv Albertine of the Slits. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
19m Feb 28, 2017
19m
36: The Feelies
Indie icons the Feelies have a new album out! Jim & Patrick discuss the long and meaningful career of the jangly New Jerseyans. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher, TuneIn or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow...
16m Feb 27, 2017
16m
35: New Albums we Need to Hear
All good things must come to an end, and that is true too of Woodard Week. We go out with a record release party as Adam Woodard discusses the 2017 album he's anticipating (John Mayer). Jim (Dude York) and Patrick (Dirty Projectors) also make picks. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and sha...
22m Feb 24, 2017
22m
34: Rate a Record, Part 2
Yesterday, we played some Material Issue and Buck Owens for our younger friend Adam Woodard. Today he gets two more songs he's never heard, as Woodard Week reaches Day 4. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Pat...
19m Feb 23, 2017
19m
33: Rate a Record, Part 1
We expose our younger friend Adam Woodard to a couple of songs he's never heard and record his reaction. Woodard Week continues. Tune in tomorrow for Part 2. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@...
21m Feb 22, 2017
21m
32: Emo
Woodard Week continues as Adam Woodard gives the guys a lesson in the strangely named subgenre of emo. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @s...
19m Feb 21, 2017
19m
31: Talkin' Vinyl With a 24-Year-Old
It's Woodard Week! Our young friend Adam Woodard makes his way to the basement. On this episode, he talks about his new love of vinyl records. And we play some choice cuts from those records, of course. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at...
24m Feb 20, 2017
24m
30: Talkin' Beach Slang
Beach Slang plays loud, fast rock 'n' roll ... and covers some great songs too. Jim & Patrick discuss. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @s...
25m Feb 17, 2017
25m
29: Beer Songs
Crack open a cold one, sit back and hearJim & Patrick (and Mike Snider and Jasper Colt) respond to a listener request for a beer brewing playlist. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod....
15m Feb 16, 2017
15m
28: More Sounds of Suburbia
We featured songs about the suburbs back in Episode 2. Now, the listeners respond. (Along with a pick by our bud Jasper Colt.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on th...
18m Feb 15, 2017
18m
27: Grammys 2017
Jim & Patrick watch the Grammy Awards and compare notes. That's it; that's the show. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a...
21m Feb 14, 2017
21m
26: Fave songs of 2016: Listener Picks
The listeners respond to our series on favorite songs of 2016 with their own picks. Plus, a walk-on appearance by Jasper Colt! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on th...
18m Feb 13, 2017
18m
25: Public Access T.V., Part 3
We conclude our Public Access T.V. interview trilogy, with talk about pop songwriting and — one of our favorite topics — music videos! Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your f...
17m Feb 10, 2017
17m
24: Public Access T.V., Part 2
John Eatherly of emerging rock/power pop band Public Access T.V. joins us again. This time he talks about some key influences, including Nick Lowe and Sparks. We love "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass." Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsP...
16m Feb 09, 2017
16m
23: Public Access T.V., Part 1
You say you like rock 'n' roll? Then you'll love our interview with John Eatherly and Max Peebles of Public Access T.V. Learn more about Public Access T.V. at patvmusic.com Follow PATV on the Twitter @publicaccesstv Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find u...
21m Feb 08, 2017
21m
22: Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours"
Forty years ago, Fleetwood Mac released an album that sold 20 million copies in the U.S. and, until "Thriller" came along, held the record for the most weeks at No. 1. And yet, "Rumours" sounds better today than it did then. Jim and Patrick pay tribute. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and...
17m Feb 07, 2017
17m
21: Super Bowl Halftime: Lady Gaga
Join our Super Bowl party, in which we comment on the Lady Gaga halftime show. With special party guests: Mike Snider, Julie Snider and Jasper Colt. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gma...
12m Feb 06, 2017
12m
20: Musical Differences with our Wives
Marriage means much more than love; it also means blending the record collection. As Bud Verge Week reaches its bittersweet conclusion, Jim & Patrick & Bud discuss the musical differences that cause some domestic friction. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. F...
19m Feb 03, 2017
19m
19: We Used to Hate Them, Now we Like Them
A discussion of bands we once hated, but now we like. As Bud Verge Week continues. It's a classic rock fest, featuring the Doors, the Grateful Dead and Fleetwood Mac. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick...
25m Feb 02, 2017
25m
18: Huey Lewis and the '80s
Go back to the future with Jim & Patrick & Bud (Bud Verge Week continues) as they discuss '80s music in general and Huey Lewis and the News specifically. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspo...
18m Feb 01, 2017
18m
17: Fave Songs of 2016: Jim & Patrick
You've heard a lot of smart people pick their favorite songs of 2016. Now hear from Jim & Patrick. Hint for song 1: There's a Replacements connection. Hint for song 2: No one plays the saw on this track (at least we don't think so). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your f...
19m Jan 31, 2017
19m
16: Fave Song of 2016: Bud Verge
It's Bud Verge Week! Our friend Bud joins the pod to talk about his favorite song of 2016. And it is a jam! Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Faceb...
16m Jan 30, 2017
16m
15: Talkin' 'dad rock' with the Brother-in-Law
Mike Peters (not the singer from the Alarm) picked up a mic when Jim recently hung out with family in Florida. And the two of them discussed old music, new music (Julien Baker and Ben Howard) and family. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Or listen on Stitcher or at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Find us on the web a...
26m Jan 27, 2017
26m
14: Talkin' Hip-Hop with the Nephew
Jim went to Florida over the holidays, took along the recording equipment and talked music with 16-year-old nephew Brennan Peters. It's chill. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. You can also listen on Stitcher. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspo...
23m Jan 26, 2017
23m
13: Fave Song of 2016: The Bish
The Bish should be a man who needs no introduction, yet sadly he does. Dave Bishop is his full name, a longtime friend of Patrick's is he, and here the man talks about his favorite song of 2016 (plus even more songs because he's The Bish and talking is kind of his thing). Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. You can also listen on Stitcher. Please rate/review the show on iT...
14m Jan 25, 2017
14m
12: How it All Started in the Kitchen
Let's pay a visit to Patrick's Workshop, where he explains the art of kitchen cabinetry, while Jim puts on a record that's just right for the task. (Also featuring the new podcast's first mention of Juliana Hatfield.) Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. You can also listen on Stitcher. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patri...
11m Jan 24, 2017
11m
11: Fave Song of 2016: Journalist Rich Cohen
Journalist and Rolling Stones biographer Rich Cohen joins the pod via Skype to discuss his favorite song of 2016, plus talk some more about the Stones, natch. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. You can also listen on Stitcher. Please rate/review the show on iTunes and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Fac...
16m Jan 23, 2017
16m
10: Fave Song of 2016: Georgia from Sweden
We talk about country, with a music fan in another country. Friend of the podcast Georgia Makitalo picks her favorite song of last year and also talks about growing up in musical hotbed Minneapolis. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebo...
23m Jan 20, 2017
23m
9: The Best of Best of Lists, Part 3
The trilogy concludes with two more musical discoveries from year-end best-of lists. Plus, an overall roundup of some of our favorite records of 2016. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Visit our website: suburbspod.com Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspo...
17m Jan 19, 2017
17m
8: The Best of Best of Lists, Part 2
The middle section of our trilogy in which Jim & Patrick present discoveries from year-end "best of" album lists. Tune in tomorrow for more ... Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a message for Jim & Patrick on th...
17m Jan 18, 2017
17m
7: The Best of Best of Lists, Part 1
We went through the Best of 2016 album lists, so you don't have to. In the first of a three-part series, Jim & Patrick present great year-end musical discoveries. Tune in tomorrow for more ... Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @su...
17m Jan 17, 2017
17m
6: Fave Song of 2016: Edd Bowser
Edd Bowser of the "Soul in Stereo" blog and the "You Know I Got Soul" podcast talks about music of the past year and shares his favorite song of 2016. (Plus, a surprise appearance by Halle Berry.) Check out Soul in Stereo at soulinstereo.com Listen to "You Know I Got Soul" on iTunes and at youknowigotsoul.com Follow Edd Bowser on Twitter @etbowser Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes ...
23m Jan 16, 2017
23m
5: Cookin' With Gas
The heat is on in this episode of Rockin' the Suburbs, as Jim tells a story about domestic life and Patrick tries to relate it to a song. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @suburbspod Leave a message for Jim & Patrick on the Subu...
15m Jan 13, 2017
15m
4: The Struts (not Cheap Trick)
Adam Coop joins the show again to talk about his love of The Struts. And that reminds Jim of another band ... Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on iTunes or AudioBoom. Please rate/review the show and share it with your friends. Email Jim & Patrick at suburbspod@gmail.com Follow us on the Twitter or Facebook @SuburbsPod Leave a message for Jim & Patrick on the Suburban Party Line at 612-440-1984
17m Jan 12, 2017
17m