Best Jughead Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 204: Episode 204: Dan Vapid of Sludgeworth and The Cheats on Catching Up With Friends 1:14:10

4d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

204: Dan Vapid of Sludgeworth and The Cheats has been my friend since the late 80s. We have been through a lot together and apart. And it was nice to chat with him about Sludgeworth, The Cheats, What's up next, The Postal Service and the status of mail, and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Sludgeworth at Red Scare Jughead's Basement Patreon…

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662: #662 - John "Jughead" Pierson! 1:11:48

6d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

John "Jughead" Pierson drops by to talk about his new band- Semi-Famous- and the re-release of the book that spawned the band!By Punknews Podcast

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Eric Friedl (Gonerfest 21 preview) 45:51

2h ago45:51

45:51

Host J.D. Reager talks with returning guest Eric Friedl on location at Goner Records in Memphis, TN. They discuss Gonerfest 21's line-up and planning process in-depth, and also touch on the evolution of the festival, Eric's recent trip to Canada, his musical endeavors, and more. Gonerfest 21 takes place September 26-29 at Railgarten - for more info…

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#665.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To! (Aug 2024) 2:01:50

6d ago2:01:50

2:01:50

Shut up, sit down, and listen to all the coolest tunes of August 2024 as presented by Em Moore!By Punknews Podcast

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665: #665 - Dale Crover of Melvins, Redd Kross, and the DCB! 1:02:47

12d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Dale Crover is here! He talks the brand new Dale Crover band album as well as Melvins and Redd Kross stuff. Also, we get Dale's opinion on Wu-Tang!By Punknews Podcast

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664: #664 - Jim of Capgun Heroes and Daryl of Bollweevils talk T1 Fest! 1:21:14

6d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim of Capgun Heroes and Daryl of Bollweevils stop in to talk about the upcoming T1 fest in chi-town. We also talk about M.I.A.'s $85 ponchos.By Punknews Podcast

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663: #663 - Steve McDonald of Redd Kross! 1:09:55

6d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Steve McDonald of Redd Kross stops by to talk the brand new Redd Kross album... and there is a little Melvins and OFF! talk, too!By Punknews Podcast

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Episode 203: Episode 203: B.A. of Sloppy Seconds on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:13:51

9d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Episode 203: B.A. of Sloppy Seconds talks to us about wearing band shirts, early rock influences including KISS and Queen, road to punk, Sloppy Seconds' strange song writing process, the affect of tv on our punk scene, using sound clips, pros and cons of maturing musically, I wanna and Don't wanna be a homosexual, working with Paul Mahern, band as …

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Episode 202: Episode 202: Glen Herman of Impulse Manslaughter on Catching Up With Friends 1:15:14

18d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Glen Herman was an important part of Screeching Weasels introduction into the world of Chicago punk friendships. And on this podcast we talk about such things as Chicago Music Venues and the band Articles of Faith, Being the Band Nazi, MRR and its reach, Russ Forster and Underdog Records. Wakthrufyre Records, Durty Nellies - Punk in the Suburbs, pl…

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Episode 201: Episode 201: Blag Dahlia Part II of Dwarves, Introducing Ralph Champagne, and Author on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:04:49

25d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Episode 201: Featuring Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves, Author and Singer of Introducing Ralph Champagne talks to us about Sleep & Gluttony, Introducing Ralph Champagne, Self And External Criticism And Editing, Working with Mad Mark Rude & Blag's First Novel, Holding Music Copyrights, Nina & Highland Falls, Blag's New Upcoming Podcast, Patron Questions …

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#661.5 - John and Ricky talk records 1:27:39

1M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

(Backlogged episode) John and Ricky talk RSD 2024 and cool new records!By Punknews Podcast

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661: #661 - Brenna Red of the Last Gang 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Brenna Red of The Last Gang stops by to talk the band's new album!By Punknews Podcast

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Morgan Jon Fox (The Hobby) 1:08:55

29d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit…

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Episode 200: Episode 200: Mass Giorgini - Producer, Musician, Academic on Catching Up With Friends 1:23:30

1M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Mass Giorgini is a Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer, Musician from bands such as Squirtgun, Screeching Weasel, and Common Rider. Jughead and Mass have been friends since the late 80s. That's a long time. And their catchups are always sprawling, referential, and we believe fun and interesting. Give it a listen.…

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#660.5 - Em Moore interviews Thotcrime 59:38

1M ago59:38

59:38

Em Moore interviews ThotcrimeBy Punknews Podcast

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660: #660 - Bagged Milk 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

John and Em debate Morrissey and John Lydon. Also discussed- the two new Fucked Up records, Fugees canceling their tour, WEEN, and more!By Punknews Podcast

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Episode 199: Episode 199: Shawna Potter of War On Women on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:14:24

1M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Episode 199: Shawna Potter of War on Women talks to Jughead's Basement about Current Activity and Quietly Working, Valuing Art, Anti Harassment Activism and Working on Movies and Theater, Classic Punks Dig Shawna's Band, Fair Verona to Meeting Brooks, Line Up Talk, Relationship with Bridge Nine, Anger is an Emotion, On Being Outspoken and its Impli…

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659: #659 - Summer Soiree 7 re-cap 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

John regales Em with a run down of Summer Soiree 7. Also discussed- Fucked Up's latest wacky hijinks, the new Vicious Dreams track, and more!By Punknews Podcast

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#658.5 - Em Moore Tell You What to Listen to! (July 2024) 2:00:29

2M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Em Moore plays all of the hottest traxxx from July 2024 to keep you dweebs up to date on what is happening in the world of cool music!By Punknews Podcast

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Episode 198: Episode 198: Larry Livermore on Catching Up With Friends 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Larry Livermore is a Novelist, Essayist, Record Producer, Musician and founder of Lookout! Records. He is my friend and we talk about a lot of stuff in this free form episode. If you enjoy thoughtful conversation this will be up your alley. https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/ https://larrylivermore.com/ https://www.patreon.com/jugheadsbasement…

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658: #658 - Corvette Summer 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

John talks the upcoming Summer Soiree 7. Em talks Gulpher. Also discussed- why does everyone hate the new Green Day video so much? It is fine.By Punknews Podcast

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#657.5 - New Friends Fest Special 1:35:27

2M ago1:35:27

1:35:27

New Friends Fest is August 2-4 at Lithuanian House in Toronto. Em Moore plays all the coolest bands at the fest and gets you hip to what's happening!By Punknews Podcast

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Episode 197: Episode 197: Steve Albini's Life Celebration Reissue of Big Black's Episode 1:47:49

2M ago1:47:49

1:47:49

Steve Albini's Life Celebration Reissue of The Big Black Episode from October 2014. Interviews with Steve Albini, Santiago Durango, Jeff Pezzati, Camilo Gonzalez, Jim DeRogatis, and Russ Forster. July 22nd is the date of Steve Albini's Birthday. I never do rebroadcasts of past episodes but I was informed of the idea for a life celebration of Steve …

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Episode 196: Episode 196: Eddie Pignataro of The Kobanes, Noodle Brain, and The Mitochondriacs on Catching Up With Friends 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Episode 196: Eddie Pignataro of The Kobanes, Noodle Brain, and The Mitochondriacs on Catching Up With Friends The Kobanes Noodle Brain The Mitochondriacs

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657: #657 - Punk Rock Dance Party!!! 1:18:05

3M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Em Moore is out tonight (she is taking her new whip to a takeover and doing donuts), so John G gets behind the WHEELS OF STEEL and becomes DJ JOHNNY G! He spins an hour's worth of dance-punk tunes! Shake yo booty and mosh at the same time!!!By Punknews Podcast

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656: #656 - Spike of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes! 1:03:36

3M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Spike of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes stops by to talk the band's new album!By Punknews Podcast

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655: #655 - Josh of Raging Nathans and Rad Girlfriend records! 1:34:48

3M ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Josh of Raging Nathans stops by to talk the band, the Dopamines, and his label, Rad Girlfriend Records who put out stuff by the Nathans, the Dwarves, Ralph Champagne, and, um... even... John Hinkley!By Punknews Podcast

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#654.5 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To! (June 2024) 1:51:09

3M ago1:51:09

1:51:09

Em Moore plays all the hottest tracks from June 2024... so listen up, dweeb!By Punknews Podcast

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654: #654 - Buzz Osborne and Roy Mayorga! 1:23:46

3M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Buzz Osborne of the Melvins and Roy Mayorga of Nausea, Amebix, and Ministry, stops by to talk the cool new Melvins album TARANTULA HEART!!!By Punknews Podcast

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Episode 195: Episode 195: Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Hello and Welcome to Jughead’s Basement Episode 195 Sub Category LoFi Interviews with HiFi guests. This week with Blag Dahlia from The Dwarves. In this episode we talk about such things as Dwarves and Screeching Weasel overlap or lack of overlap in the Chicago Suburbs, Discovering the Cramps and the Ramones and all the music before and after, Self …

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653: #653 - Big Black X 54:57

3M ago54:57

54:57

The freestyle era of the punknews podcast draws to a close, with "regular" episodes to resume shortly. In this freestyle installment, Em and John talk the new X album, the new Brat single, SxSW and the US Army parting ways, and other junk. John also tried to buy Gwen Stefani tickets but did not want to spend $1200.…

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#652.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (May 2024) 1:47:43

3M ago1:47:43

1:47:43

Em Moore plays all the coolest tracks from the hot month of May. Listen up, dweebs.By Punknews Podcast

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652: #652 - Parking disaster 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

John and Em talk No Values fest and parking fiascos. John also saw the Rolling Stones.By Punknews Podcast

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651: #651 - John Goes to Punk Rock Bowling 1:31:08

3M ago1:31:08

1:31:08

John talks his PRB adventures!By Punknews Podcast

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650: #650 - The night of a thousand games... or three... 1:46:46

3M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

FINALLY! It's episode #650 of the Punknews podcast! We play a thousand games... or three... Contestants vying for fabulous cash and prizes include Joe Jack talcum, Jay, Hallie and Frank of the Unlovables, Tricky Ricky, Arik of Creep Records, Tom Martin, QWAM, Fat Heaven, and more!By Punknews Podcast

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The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a liv…

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#649.993 - Em at Pouzza fest 2:37:46

4M ago2:37:46

2:37:46

Em went to Pouzza fest! Here's a recap!By Punknews Podcast

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#649.992 - Freestyle some more 1:16:06

4M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

The freestyle era continues... but not for much longer. RIP Albini.By Punknews Podcast

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#649.991 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen to (Pouzza Fest Edition) 1:54:55

4M ago1:54:55

1:54:55

Em Moore plays all the coolest tracks from all the hottest bands that are playing Pouzza fest!!!By Punknews Podcast

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#649.99 - Sam and Em! 1:54:52

4M ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Sam and Em chat about a bunch of stuff!By Punknews Podcast

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#649.98 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (April 2024) 2:11:44

4M ago2:11:44

2:11:44

Em plays all the hottest tunes from April, you twerp!By Punknews Podcast

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Orchid South with Chris Milam - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Chris Milam about his new release Orchid South in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Chris also performs two songs from the album: "Cut Myself Shaving" and "Song of the Summer." For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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The Return of Midtown Con with Harry Koniditsiotis (901 Toys, Switchblade Kid) 48:55

5M ago48:55

48:55

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis on location at 901 Toys (Midtown) - while Harry works behind the counter! They discuss Harry's journey in the comic books and toys business, a few of his recent musical projects, and the upcoming Midtown Con at Black Lodge in Memphis on April 27th. They also check out a custome…

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Episode 194: Episode 194: Marc Ruvolo of No Empathy, Fur Coats, Chia Pet, Author and founder of Johann's Face Records on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:32:02

6M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Episode 194: Marc Ruvolo of No Empathy, Chia Pet, Fur Coats, and Johann's Face Records talks to us about his new novel Pieties, Childhood From City To Suburbs To City, First Shows With No Empathy And Ongoing Trouble with CASH (Chicago Area Skinheads), Rise And Fall Of Walkthrufyre Records, Working with Roadkill Records, The Formation of Mark's Reco…

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#649.97 - Kiss wins 1:09:27

6M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Kiss sells the "essence" of the band and john is furious because he hates Kiss with a burning fury. Also, Scowl drops off a festival, Ramones release a picture disc, and Cocksparrer release a new album.By Punknews Podcast

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#649.86 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To (March 2024) 2:03:48

6M ago2:03:48

2:03:48

Em plays the hottest tracks from March for you philistines.By Punknews Podcast

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#649.85 - Sex Party 49:07

6M ago49:07

49:07

John and Em discuss the Puffy v. 50 cent feud, because this is Punknews. Also discussed- New Dog Party, the Johnny Ramone birthday Party, and OFF!'s Free LSD partyBy Punknews Podcast

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Episode 193: Episode 193: Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records and Sully's Brand on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:24:24

6M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Episode 193: Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 Records and Sully's Brand talks to us about Hardcore Passion to Business Hat, On The Road Representing His Bands As An Ambassador For Bridge Nine, Is There Talent In Creating A Roster, Sully's Brand And The Boston Red Sox, DYS And A Bands' Journey Through Years And Style plus much much hardcore more! Bridge Nine…

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#649.8 - Teens in Trouble 1:30:14

6M ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Lizzie of Teens in Trouble drops by to talk about her cool new album. She sticks around for the news. Topics covered- the Circle Jerks/Descendents split EP, Scowl at SxSW, Weezer, and even more Sublime ranting by John.By Punknews Podcast

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Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird 49:38

6M ago49:38

49:38

Host J.D. Reager talks with audio engineer and content creator Steve Mayer upstairs at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Steve's journey from Illinois to Memphis, his work as a live engineer, and the inspiration behind his current project The Merrycrest Sessions. Steve also shares Merrycrest Session performances from Memphis artists Seize and Desist…

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