Best Jugheads Podcasts (2024)

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

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

3d 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

13d ago1:03:47

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

12d 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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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

1M ago43:27

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Episode 193: Episode 193: Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records and Sully's Brand on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:24:24

4M 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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Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird 49:38

4M 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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Episode 192: Episode 192: Jonathan Anastas of DYS on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:44:02

4M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

Episode 192 with Jonathan Anastas of DYS and Slapshot talks to us about: On being a left handed bassist, Metal to Punk to Metal to Crossover to a hodgepodge of influences, Every punk band is a small business, Decadence - Newbury Comics - Slam Dance and MTV, Long time relationship with Dave Smalley, Entrance and exit of Slapshot, Dickie Barret and p…

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Go Where the Love Is with Mark Edgar Stuart 40:04

5M ago40:04

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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and producer Mark Edgar Stuart on location at Mark's home studio. They discuss Mark's "adult" audience, recent studio projects, pet grief, and more. Mark also performs "Throwing Rocks At Your Window" live at Shangri-La Records. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠⁠backtothelight.ne…

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Episode 191: Episode 191: John Wright of nomeansno, Hanson Brothers, and Dead Bob, along with author Jason Lamb on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:37:25

6M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Episode 191: John Wright of No Means No, and Author Jason Lamb talk to us about the book NOMEANSNO FROM OBSCURITY TO OBLIVION (an oral history), Jughead and John have a pre-interview discussion about topography and road atlases, how the book came to be, there is an underlying sadness alleviated by moments of joy, how does an oral history work and j…

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Episode 190: Episode 190: Chris Fogal of The Gamits, Discomfort Creature, Dwayen, and Midrake on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:27:07

6M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Episode 190: Chris Fogal of The Gamits, Dwayne, Midrake, Discomfort Creature talks to us about his late start to punk, drums a more natural but more often the guitarist on stage, metal band TAUNTAUN, the effect of pop punk in the mainstream, Black in Bluhm Recording Studio, the pitfalls of announcing your band's break up, working with Joey Cape, Ga…

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Possum Advocate with Mo Alexander 48:39

6M ago48:39

48:39

Host J.D. Reager talks to stand-up comedian Mo Alexander on location at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Mo's early days in comedy, the Memphis comedy scene, life on tour, the proper care of domesticated possums, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠.…

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Episode 189: Episode 189: Mac McCaughan of Superchunk, Portastic and Co Founder of Merge Records on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:09:41

7M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Episode 189: Mac McCaughan of Superchunk, Portastic, Brick and the co-founder of Merge Records talks to us about school in New York forming Bricks and studying lit and history, preserving a scene compared to growing a scene, melody with a nod to dissonance, Merge, Matador, and Touch & Go, creating a label and its job as a filter, the dire situation…

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Episode 188: Episode 188: Paul (Coyote) Fleischmann of The DeeCRACKS and The Ratcliffs on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:27:29

7M ago1:27:29

1:27:29

Episode 188: Paul (Coyote) Fleischmann of The Ratcliffs and DeeCRACKS talks to us about the universe expanding and owning a telescope, growing up in Innsbruck Austria, at university in Russia and speaking multiple languages to varying degrees, influences and similarities, Ratcliffs' history and the struggle to keep a line-up and the joining of the …

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Episode 187: Episode 187: Damon Locks of Trenchmouth, The Eternals, and The Black Monument Ensemble on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:44:20

8M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Episode 187: Damon Locks of Trenchmouth, The Eternals, Black Monument Ensemble and more talks to us about Chicago Is a Collage, Trenchmouth Becomes One Entity, "Jello Biafra Prepared Me For This World, Intention in Music and Art, The Eternals Out of Time Out of Place Yet Appreciated in Brazil, Frontman to Constructor to The Black Monument Ensemble,…

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Jughead Forever with John Miller and Jared McStay 37:47

8M ago37:47

37:47

This episode is a special celebration of the life of Jared McStay. First, host J.D. Reager shares some memories with Jared's friend and business partner John Miller, followed by a replay of J.D.'s conversation with Jared from 2021. To close the show, J.D. spins two classic Jared McStay tunes - "Safe Passage" and "Pen." For more episodes, music and …

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Episode 186: Episode 186: Michael (Yeahman) Marti of DeeCRACKS and Midrake on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:34:10

8M ago1:34:10

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Episode 186: Michael (Yeahman) Marti of DeeCRACKS, Midrake, Dwayne, Gamits, and owner of Yeahman;s Vintage and Used Guitars talks to us about flute or guitar, Jughead's story about his DJ amp becoming his guitar amp on Boogada Boogada Boogada, running a label in Switzerland, we discuss us both being lefties, putting your soul into it and technical…

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Episode 185: Episode 185: Matt and Mike of DeeCracks on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:20:09

9M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Episode 185: Matt and Mike of the DeeCracks talk to us about their new record 20 Years A Frantic Effort, Its Rerecording And Its Benefits, Spontaneity And Intention, Michael Marti The New Bass Player, An In Depth Discussion About the Working And Friend Relationship Between Mike And Matt, Never Chose To Make It A Life Time But Here We Are, Our Small…

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Episode 184: Episode 184: Mike Cessario the CEO and Founder of Liquid Death on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:31:00

10M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

Episode 184: Mike Cessario founder and CEO of Liquid Death talks to us about what is home and why a lot of good entrepreneurs are unemployable, rallying people to believe in you, irony, compassion, and our mutual love of the movie Real Genius, Exploring the complexity of the "Fuck You" attitude, advertising as entertainment, greatness is not suppos…

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Episode 183: Episode 183: Jason Narducy of Verbow, Split Single, The Bob Mould Band, and Superchunk on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:46:14

10M ago1:46:14

1:46:14

In this episode we talk to Jason Narducy about such things as Cheap Trick And Budokan, Being A Team Player Sounds Corny But True, How Our Father's Introduced Us To Things We Probably Shouldn't Have Seen, Verboten to Verbow, The Gift Of Band Camaraderie, Touring REM's Murmur With Michael Shannon, Time For Family, On Albini And Electric Audio, Gushin…

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Wrestling is My Artform with Deonna Purrazzo (IMPACT Wrestling) and Barnabas the Leader (Memphis Wrestling) 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

Host J.D. Reager talks to the 3x former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo about IMPACT Wrestling's upcoming shows in Memphis on September 22-23, defining her character, and more. Then Memphis Wrestling's Barnabas the Leader joins to discuss the status of The Circuz, his new career path as a "producer," and his journey in the wrestling busine…

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Episode 182: Episode 182: Mike Kinshella of Murderland on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 2:03:02

11M ago2:03:02

2:03:02

Episode 182: Mike Kinshella of Murderland talks to us about Mike’s move to Los Angeles, Jughead and Mike share their experiences with archaic film editing techniques, a wonderfully complex conversation about nostalgia, the origin story of Murderland, EC Comics and how horror films, lyrics, and comics has always spoken to writers like him, on writin…

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Music is the Great Equalizer with Ari Morris 41:43

10M ago41:43

41:43

Host J.D. Reager talks to the acclaimed musician, engineer and producer Ari Morris on location at his studio/secret lair, Edge Recording. They discuss their shared musical history, Ari's journey from New Jersey to making platinum records in Memphis, the rise of Dolby Atmos, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothel…

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Episode 181: Episode 181: The return of Poli Van Dam plus a visit from Billy Brown on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:26:44

11M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Episode 181: Poli Van Dam is BACK with a guest appearance from Billy Brown. On this episode we talk to Poli about Jughead's Covid, Journal Writing & Diaries, Liquid Death Update, The Poli Van Dam Band Has Arrived, Touring With Aquadolls, The Origin Story of Semi Famous, Diabetes Talk And The Forces Used To Fight Back, plus much much whopping holy s…

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Episode Fifty-Four: Static…Split? (Static Shock Blackout and Static Shock: Origin I) 43:48

11M ago43:48

43:48

In Episode Fifty-Four of True Believers, chrs puts a shock to her own system with not one, but TWO Static fan films. Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Additional voices by: Iman, Rhythm Gaming Extraordinaire Sound Effects: "Static Burst 2" by Silverillusionist Stefan Dezil’s website http://www.sdezil.com/ Static Shock B…

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Duddy's ur Buddy! 100 with Dustin Heath 33:06

11M ago33:06

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In a very special Back to the Light network crossover, host J.D. Reager talks to Duddy's ur Buddy! host Dustin Heath on the occasion of his podcast's 100th episode. They discuss the milestone, Dustin's injury status, the ever-looming specter of addiction, and the hope that comes from recovery. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts (inclu…

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Episode 180: Episode 180: Billy Brown's Best Of Tragedies on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:24:31

11M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Episode 180: Billy Brown talks about the decade it took to release his first solo record on vinyl, Best Of Tragedies. We are joined by his friends, producer Shawn Harris, and artist Emily Flake. We discuss the record and how the themes have become relevant once again in ways unforeseen with the first public announcement of Billy's current battle wi…

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Episode Fifty-Three: They Had No Faith in You | The League of Regrettable Superheroes 28:26

11M ago28:26

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In the fifty-third episode of True Believers, chrs tackles assertions made by Jon Morris in The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History. Notes: Daimon Hellstrom’s sister’s name actually is SATANA and Shannon Hale did write The Princess Academy books!!!! This episode was made in partnership with Magic Mind; to fi…

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Quick Update~ 0:23

11M ago0:23

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(This was supposed to post at SEVEN AM and didn't go through because of the wifi/broadband/whatever issues I've been having that delayed Episode Fifty-Three)

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Episode 179: Episode 179: John Haggerty of Pegboy and Naked Raygun on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:17:15

12M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Episode 179: John Haggerty of Pegboy and Naked Raygun talks to us about the musicians and producers he has worked with in his long career, we talk about such people as Joe Haggerty and growing up, Santiago Durango and John's beginnings in Naked Raygun, Ian Burgess and recording in France with Pegboy, Steve Albini and "The Scene", Pierre Kezdy and t…

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A Spare Few Tens of Thousands of Dollars with Chris McCoy (Antenna, 1000 Lights, Memphis Flyer) 1:35:02

11M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

Host J.D. Reager talks to writer, filmmaker and musician Chris McCoy on location at the Memphis Listening Lab. They discuss Chris' many paths as an artist, the inner-band dynamics of 1000 Lights, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the documentary film Antenna, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight…

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Episode 178: Episode 178: Donnie Walsh of Grumpster and Doki Doki on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:07:20

12M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Episode 178: Donnie Walsh of Grumpster and Doki Doki talks to us about the move from Massachusetts to California, the Origin Story of Grumpster, Getting to Maximum Potential and the Gilman St. Era, the Move from Asian Man to Pure Noise Records, on Bringing in a Producer, the Influence of Against Me's Transgender Dysphoria Blues and Donnie's own Tra…

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Episode Fifty-Two: The Further Adventures of Negative Nancy and The Fandom Optimist 55:06

12M ago55:06

55:06

In part two of this episode of True Believers, chrs and ol Stumbleduck (special guest Jordan from The Fandom Optimists) try their best to finish Jordan's character build and convince other Hall of Pods-casters to move to the Lone Star State. TW for…racist content(?) in respect to the Dungeons & Dragons 5E Player Handbook and old supplements for Adv…

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Episode Fifty-One: Character Creation 55:32

12M ago55:32

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In part one of this episode of True Believers, chrs and ol Stumbleduck (special guest Jordan from The Fandom Optimists) try their best to build Jordan his very first Dungeons & Dragons 5e character. It……..went. TW for…racist content(?) in respect to the Dungeons & Dragons 5E Player Handbook and old supplements for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. Follo…

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Quick Update! 0:39

1y ago0:39

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Update from my phone (because I forgot)(sorry)tldr; I'm uploading Thursdays instead

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Episode Fifty: Me, In the Multiverse 1:20:12

1y ago1:20:12

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In Episode Fifty of True Believers, chrs examines the multiverse concept through no actual science and only the lens of various forms of media. This episode was made in partnership with Magic Mind; to find out more information about the company and try out the product, you can go to https://magicmind.com/truebelievers and use the code TRUEBELIEVERS…

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Episode 177: Episode 177: Aaron Leatherbarrow the Punk Rock Teacher Official on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:44:53

1y ago1:44:53

1:44:53

Episode 177: Aaron Leatherbarrow Punk Rock Teacher Official and member of the band Cassette Crisis talks to us about The Long Wait Before Playing A Venue, The Effects of MXPX and The Lillingtons on the Young Leatherbarrow, Dad Was My God And Still Is My Idol, Building The Ultimate Facade, Cincinnati And Becoming Friends With Ryan Rockwell, The Orig…

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Frequencies with Maggie Trisler (Mystic Light Casino) 1:04:48

12M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Host J.D. Reager talks with Maggie Trisler of Mystic Light Casino on location at the Hi Tone during WiMM (Women in Memphis Music) Fest. They discuss their shared musical history, Maggie's personal backstory, the artistic vision behind Mystic Light Casino, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net! For more …

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Episode 176: Episode 176: Simon Lamb of Dan Vapid & The Cheats on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:26:47

1y ago1:26:47

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176: Simon Lamb of Dan Vapid & The Cheats talks to us about: Circus Maximus, Japan Talk, Simon & Jughead's History Of Nearly 25 Years Friendship, Scotland And Punk Rock, Simon Is An Actual Working Illustrator And Designer, A Potentially Difficult Question About How Simon Replaced Jughead In Screeching Weasel, The Genesis And Continuing Relationship…

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WiMM Fest 2023 with Alice Hasen, Liz Lane and Miz Stefani 39:12

1y ago39:12

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Host J.D. Reager talks to performer Alice Hasen and Women in Memphis Music (WiMM) organizers Liz Lane and Miz Stefani on location at the Hi Tone during the inaugural WiMM Fest. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net! For more information on WiMM Fest visit wimmfest.com!…

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Episode 175: Episode 175: Chris Wollard of Hot Water Music and The Ship Of Thieves on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:36:31

1y ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Episode 175: Chris Wollard of Hot Water Music, The Ship Thieves, and The Draft talks to us about Looking At The Self, Guitar Talk & Chris' First Guitar Is Still His Main Guitar, Art Process And A Discussion About Discovery and Creativity, The Influence And Affect Of Naked Raygun On Hot Water Music, Playing Your Heart Out When No One Is There Or Nob…

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Raised Up Right with Dale Naron (Creation Press, Owlbear) 1:09:06

1y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Host J.D. Reager talks to Dale Naron about his complete musical history - including bands such as Bicycle Thief, Bottom of the Bottle, Oracle and the Mountain, and The Great Depression, which J.D. was a member of. They also discuss Dale's latest project Owlbear and his career in the screen printing business with Creation Press. For more episodes, m…

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Episode 174: Episode 174: Lucy Giles of Dog Party and Doki Doki on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Episode 174: Lucy Giles of Doki Doki and Dog Party talks to us about The Link Between Punk Rock And Country Music, Dog Party Is Working On A New Record, Lucy's First Public Show in 4th Grade Opening For Agent Orange, Transition Into Intentional Writing, Gwen Loves Spreadsheets, Recording With Doki Doki And Mike Park's Involvement, Lucy's Current Ca…

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Fellow Champions with Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) and Abe White (Laundry Bats) 30:09

1y ago30:09

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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, activist and podcast host Marvin Stockwell about his latest project, the Champions of the Lost Causes Summer Road Trip, which is currently underway. Then J.D. talks to musician Abe White about his new band Laundry Bats and extensive musical history, including The Oscars, Manatees and True Sons of Thunder.…

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Episode 173: Episode 173: Brett Jansch of Dune Rats on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:34:01

1y ago1:34:01

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Episode 173: Brett Jansch of Dune Rats talks to us about Minute Men into Beefheart into Zappa , When the Dune Rats First Became a Unit and the Party to Raise Money for Brett's Ticket to America, Music Is a Never Ending Bucket, Records Seem To Have Survived the Test of Time, Creativity and Lightening in a Bottle, The Beach Has a Sound, Brett Loves A…

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Episode 172: Episode 172: Jesse Michaels of Doom Regulator, Common Rider, Last Wave Rockers, Novelist and Artist on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:25:10

1y ago1:25:10

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Episode 172: Jesse Michaels of Doom Regulator and Operation Ivy returns to LoFi Interviews to talk about Reconnecting Friendships and the Return to Working with Tim Armstrong, Mystery & Film Noir, Discovering Ska, The similarities and Differences in his Creative Pursuits, Religion and Zen plus much much more and more and also more! Jughead's Baseme…

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Episode Forty-Nine: Catwoman No Small Scores 24:56

1y ago24:56

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In Episode Forty-Nine of True Believers, chrs reads Batman: One Bad Day - Catwoman #1 No Small Scores. SCRIPT by G. Willow Wilson ART, COLORS, & COVER by Jamie McKelvie LETTERS by Clayton Cowles Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod, and find Hall of Pods…

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