Best Laura Veirs Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 93: “Ask Zale: 10 More Years!” (featuring Zale Schoenborn) 2:00:07

16d ago2:00:07

2:00:07

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Pickathon founder Zale Schoenborn, to discuss this year's acts, the future of the fest and how some musicians this year can't even drink legally. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 92: “Bad Monkey Cramp Club” (featuring Kid Congo Powers) 1:37:34

1M ago1:37:34

1:37:34

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Kid Congo Powers, to discuss the musician's assorted bands, the Ramones and how Lux Interior is still scandalizing young people. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 91: “Weed Diss Track” (featuring billy woods and Cavalier) 1:45:56

2M ago1:45:56

1:45:56

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, billy woods and Cavalier, to discuss marijuana, diss tracks and "indie" rap. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 90: “Podcasting with John” (featuring John Lurie) 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, John Lurie, to discuss his television shows, voiceovers and happiness. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 89: “Omiyage” (featuring Kishi Bashi) 1:12:39

6M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Kishi Bashi, to discuss how musicians are portrayed in the movies. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 88: “no fun/party” (featuring Laura Veirs) 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Laura Veirs, to discuss Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? by Kara Jackson. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 87: “Gates of Heaven” (featuring Zac Pennington and Prudence Rees-Lee from Popular Music) 1:27:55

8M ago1:27:55

1:27:55

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, Zac Pennington and Prudence Rees-Lee, to discuss a documentary about the Heaven's Gate cult. And some music. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 86: “An Okay F**k ” (featuring Tim Kinsella and Jenny Pulse) 1:36:46

9M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, Tim Kinsella and Jenny Pulse, to discuss how reading influences creativity. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 85: “Cappuccino and Ketamine” (featuring Torquil Campbell from Stars) 1:03:27

11M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Torquil Campbell from Stars, to discuss the convicted murderer and impostor, Clark Rockefeller. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 84: “Definitely Not Folk” (featuring Vashti Bunyan) 1:02:33

12M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Vashti Bunyan, to discuss her new book and how her music is definitely not folk. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 83: “Ask Zale: The Final Chapter?” (featuring Zale Schoenborn) 1:55:25

1y ago1:55:25

1:55:25

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Pickathon founder Zale Schoenborn, to discuss this year's acts, the future of the fest and his own podcast. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 82: “The Life” (featuring Tonie Joy from Moss Icon) 1:37:27

1y ago1:37:27

1:37:27

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Tonie Joy from Moss Icon, to discuss emo, the DIY aesthetic and Annapolis. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 81: “The Dweller on the Threshold” (featuring Michael Horse) 1:18:56

1y ago1:18:56

1:18:56

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Michael Horse, to discuss music, Westerns and Twin Peaks. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 80: “You Talkin’ to Me?” (featuring Satomi Matsuzaki and Greg Saunier of Deerhoof) 1:47:29

1y ago1:47:29

1:47:29

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, Satomi Matsuzaki and Greg Saunier of Deerhoof, to comment on the director's commentary on the Taxi Driver laserdisc. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 79: “A Sick World” (featuring Trevor Dunn from Mr. Bungle) 1:39:12

1+ y ago1:39:12

1:39:12

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Trevor Dunn, for a freewheeling discussion that spans five different topics. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 78: “First Wave TV” (featuring Richard Blade) 1:18:15

1+ y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Richard Blade, to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of streaming television. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 77: “The Wizard” (featuring Steve Kilbey from the Church) 1:02:02

1+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Steve Kilbey from the Church, to discuss the work of Marc Bolan (aka T. Rex). Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 76: “Look Like a Wind-up Bird” (featuring Amanda Shires) 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Amanda Shires, to discuss the work of author Haruki Murakami. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 75: “Wings of Desire” (featuring Michelle Ruiz Keil) 1:50:03

1+ y ago1:50:03

1:50:03

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, author Michelle Ruiz Keil, to discuss Wim Wenders' greatest film. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 74: “Full Keith Moon Fever” (featuring Janet Weiss from Quasi) 1:40:09

2y ago1:40:09

1:40:09

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Janet Weiss, to discuss drummers who make or break songs. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 73: “Seven Seven Seven Seven” (featuring Spencer Krug from Wolf Parade) 1:55:13

2y ago1:55:13

1:55:13

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Spencer Krug, to discuss his most recent album, Canada and parenthood. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 72: “Pickathon Rides Again” (featuring Zale Schoenborn) 1:41:52

2y ago1:41:52

1:41:52

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined once again by special guest, Zale Schoenborn, to discuss Pickathon and all the cool bands you may not know about. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 71: “The Whisper Room” (featuring John McEntire of Tortoise) 1:42:08

2y ago1:42:08

1:42:08

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, John McEntire of Tortoise, to discuss how movies from the past predicted our difficult present. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 70: “Gateway Bird” (featuring Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater) 1:11:30

2y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater, to discuss where music and nature intersect. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 69: “The Night of the Living Feelie” (featuring Glenn Mercer of the Feelies) 1:18:46

2y ago1:18:46

1:18:46

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Glenn Mercer of the Feelies, to discuss guitars. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 68: “The Devil's Jukebox” (featuring Mark Stewart of the Pop Group) 1:52:14

2+ y ago1:52:14

1:52:14

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Mark Stewart of the Pop Group, to discuss post-punk music. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 67: “Return of the Secaucus Solo” (featuring Kevin Whelan of Aeon Station and the Wrens) 1:36:12

2+ y ago1:36:12

1:36:12

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Kevin Whelan of Aeon Station and the Wrens, to discuss mental health and wellness during the pandemic. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 66: “Seeing Sideways” (featuring Kristin Hersh) 1:50:23

2+ y ago1:50:23

1:50:23

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor (and guest host Jada Pierce) are joined by special guest, Kristin Hersh, to discuss music and children. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 65: “Slap Fight” (featuring Omar El Akkad) 1:49:40

2+ y ago1:49:40

1:49:40

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Omar El Akkad, to discuss the low places people have gone to distract themselves from the pandemic. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 64: “We Have Nothing to Say to the Mayor of Portland” (featuring Dean Wareham of Luna and Galaxie 500) 1:30:25

2+ y ago1:30:25

1:30:25

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Dean Wareham, to discuss songwriting. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 63: “Record Store Stories” (featuring Casey Neill and Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven) 2:00:18

3y ago2:00:18

2:00:18

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, Casey Neill and Victor Krummenacher, to discuss special record store stories and finds. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 62: “Someone Should Pay for Your Pain” (featuring Franz Nicolay) 1:34:33

3y ago1:34:33

1:34:33

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Franz Nicolay, to discuss his new book and fiction about music. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 61: “Only in America” (featuring Van Dyke Parks) 1:09:02

3y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Van Dyke Parks, to discuss the legendary musician's life and work. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 60: “Hejira” (featuring John Craigie) 1:53:02

3y ago1:53:02

1:53:02

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, John Craigie, to discuss the life and music of Joni Mitchell. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 59: “Hypnic Jerks” (featuring Robyn Hitchcock) 1:23:53

3y ago1:23:53

1:23:53

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Robyn Hitchcock, to discuss dreams, astrological signs, cats and fighting off the Evil One. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 58: “A Classical Conversation” (featuring Owen Pallett) 1:42:45

3y ago1:42:45

1:42:45

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Owen Pallett, to discuss classical music, working with Frank Ocean and nearly getting arrested for having a cigarette. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 57: “Alien Encounters” (featuring Sarah Mary Chadwick) 2:04:52

3y ago2:04:52

2:04:52

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Sarah Mary Chadwick, to discuss aliens, La Croix, gangbangs and Jared Leto. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 56: “The Art of Self-Defense” (featuring Duane Denison from the Jesus Lizard and Tomahawk) 1:35:13

3y ago1:35:13

1:35:13

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, guitarist Duane Denison, to discuss rock bios. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 55: “Street Fighting Man” (featuring Anthony DeCurtis) 1:45:28

3+ y ago1:45:28

1:45:28

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, writer Anthony DeCurtis, to discuss the Rolling Stones. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 54: "Alright and Confused" (featuring Melissa Maerz) 2:00:28

3+ y ago2:00:28

2:00:28

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, writer Melissa Maerz, to discuss Richard Linklater's classic film, Dazed and Confused. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 53: "Solo Project" (featuring Ned Russin from Glitterer and Title Fight) 1:32:10

3+ y ago1:32:10

1:32:10

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, musician Ned Russin, to discuss songs written and recorded in isolation. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 52: "Sin & Soul" (featuring Kelly Hogan) 1:26:30

3+ y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, singer Kelly Hogan, to discuss life during the pandemic and Oscar Brown Jr. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 51: "The Last Waltz" (featuring Hanif Abdurraqib) 1:12:15

3+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Hanif Abdurraqib, to discuss the Band's farewell concert, The Last Waltz. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 50: "Minor Blues" (featuring Joey Burns from Calexico) 1:52:54

3+ y ago1:52:54

1:52:54

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Joey Burns from Calexico, to discuss Christmas tunes and music from far-flung corners of the globe. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=35658686) Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 49: "Music for Birthing Suites" (featuring Tanya Donelly from Belly/Throwing Muses) 2:18:53

3+ y ago2:18:53

2:18:53

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Tanya Donelly from Belly, to discuss movie soundtracks and so much more. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 48: "Valley of the Dolls" (featuring Shawna Potter from War On Women) 1:24:24

3+ y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Shawna Potter from War On Women, to discuss finding life-long favorite albums, films and books in unexpected places. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 47: "Super(natural)man" (featuring Jim Beaver) 1:49:23

3+ y ago1:49:23

1:49:23

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, actor Jim Beaver, to discuss his body of work, Superman and loss. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 46: "Cover Me" (featuring Kurt Wagner from Lambchop) 1:37:12

3+ y ago1:37:12

1:37:12

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Kurt Wagner from Lambchop, to discuss the fine art of cover songs. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 45: "Harvest" (featuring Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk from Low) 1:44:40

4y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guests, Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk from Low, to discuss music and gardening. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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Episode 44: "Remain in Love" (featuring Chris Frantz from Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club) 1:22:49

4y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Chris Frantz from Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, to discuss his new book and his love for Stax Records. Support the Show.By Spectrum Culture

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