Best Craig Finn Podcasts (2024)

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Craig Finn of The Hold Steady 1:33:16

7d ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Hey Dirtbags! This week’s episode of A Dirtbag’s Guide to Life On The Road is a really special one. I got to sit down with Craig Finn of The Hold Steady a while back and talk about his life in music. From his first guitar lessons and being turned on to independent record stores, to what it takes to make a band like The Hold Steady be able to exist …

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126 Tony Awards Survey 2 37:13

5h ago37:13

37:13

The second of a three-part program surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, s…

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US Open 2024 Preview 1:12:34

3d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

With the final Grand Slam of 2024 about to get underway on Monday, we´ve brought our amazing panelists together to discuss all things US Open. The tennis world has been talking about one thing only in the run up to New York - men´s world number 1 Jannik Sinner being cleared of doping, after testing positive twice for clostebol. Davis Cup Captain Fr…

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The Atomic Mr. Basie - Count Basie: Episode 163 1:15:10

7h ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Spin It is getting Splanky! We're talking about Big Band royalty, the one and only Count Basie! His 1958 instrumental record The Atomic Mr. Basie is the culmination of the talent of dozens of musicians and decades of bandleading experience. Find out how The Kid From Red Bank went from being the town's (second) best drummer to one of the genre's bes…

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Slaven Live 19th August 2024 50:19

3h ago50:19

50:19

Join Boro Legend Bernie Slaven for an exclusive Boro 'phone in' on The Red Radio. You can catch 'Slaven Live' every Monday from 6pm on DAB, Smart Speakers and online at www.theREDuk.com.By The Red Radio

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Jefferson White ReAir 1:39:20

5h ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Thanks as usual for tuning in to this episode of A Dirtbag's Guide To Life on The Road. This episode is a conversation with my pal Jefferson White that took place back in late 2020 and it was such a fun conversation I figured it was worth putting out again during one of our off weeks. Jefferson is an actor originally from Iowa who's been in all you…

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Promoting Local with Nicky T and Jake - 19/8/24 55:11

5h ago55:11

55:11

It's the third episode of our celebration of local music, Promoting Local. Join Nicky T and Jake with their very special guests George and Jason and be prepared for some outstanding live performances that you will not easily forget.By The Red Radio

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Mike Mills (R.E.M.) 27:34

3d ago27:34

27:34

What to say about REM? It might actually be hard for teenagers today, or even 20-somethings, to appreciate how big R.E.M. were in the 90s. For a while, even when they were reinventing themselves, or tackling themes not especially conducive to pop hits, they just seemed to keep getting bigger. They signed the most expensive record deal in history in…

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How do you win the gnarliest bikepacking races in the world? With ultra endurance legend Sofiane Sehili 1:16:51

2h ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Sofiane Sehili wasn’t a cyclist until he went travelling around Southeast Asia and realised he wasn’t made to be cooped up on a bus or a train for hours at a time. He bought a second-hand bike for $100 and started riding. He’s hardly stopped since. Initially a cycling courier in Paris, Sofiane was encouraged to start entering the world’s gnarliest …

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The Red Lunchbox - FINN FORSTER 19/08/24 28:04

5d ago28:04

28:04

Nationally acclaimed recording artist Finn Forster Joined Danny on his show 'The Red Lunchbox' today for a special interview with a live performance of two of his songs check it out here! The Red Lunchbox 11-1 Every day, only on The Red RadioBy The Cat, The Red & The Toon

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125 Tony Awards Survey 1 32:03

10h ago32:03

32:03

The first of a three-part program surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, st…

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Hendrie & Hignett 16-Aug 2024 59:20

11d ago59:20

59:20

Leeds 3-0, the Swansea win, new signings, the strongest attacking options in ages and Mogga looking great - the two funniest team mates Boro have had in decades chew that fat over this and much more!By The Cat, The Red & The Toon

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Machine Head - Deep Purple: Episode 162 1:25:05

5d ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Come on, come on! We're Space Truckin' our way through prog metal this week with Machine Head from Deep Purple's Mark II. After a devastating casino fire ruined their plans (and inspired their biggest hit, Smoke On The Water) they created this album with a mobile studio truck in an empty hotel. We'll discover the interesting concept behind the band…

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A Wheelchair Coaching Masterclass with Craig Allen 1:10:01

4h ago1:10:01

1:10:01

This week on CTC, we welcome to the show coach of 31 time Grand Slam champion Alfie Hewett, Craig Allen! Craig is a fantastic and generous guest, telling the great story of how he came to coach Alfie, giving his opinions on all things wheelchair tennis, and telling us about his experience coaching some of the brightest juniors in the UK, including …

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Beth Ditto 50:06

9d ago50:06

50:06

Beth Ditto is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Earlier this year, Beth and her band The Gossip came back after a 12 year break to release the excellent Real Power LP. We talked about that as well as the first Gossip tour, Cindy Lauper, The Monkees, hair metal, Gossip records vs. solo records, and a beautiful party on a boat in …

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Promoting Local 12th August 2024 1:01:59

8d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Join Nicky T for an hour of local music and absolute bangers from every genre. Special guests performing live.By The Cat, The Red & The Toon

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124 Howard Dietz Tribute 3 38:29

1d ago38:29

38:29

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz. He penned the lyrics to numerous hit songs like “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” and “That’s Entertainment.” In this program, Lunden celeb…

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SUPERBLOOM - MisterWives: Episode 161 1:34:06

4d ago1:34:06

1:34:06

This week we Decide To Be Happy with SUPERBLOOM, the cathartic 19-track breakup pop album from MisterWives! Frontwoman Mandy Lee laments the end of an 8-year relationship and takes us Over The Rainbow with Wizard Of Oz references to explore the poppy fields in the desert and find growth in hardship. We head all the way to Rock Bottom before Coming …

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Joe Reinhart Re Air 1:33:04

7d ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Joe Reinhart is what I want to be when I grow up. He's like the cool kid from down street who got into skateboarding and punk rock before everyone and was always down to teach you how to Kickflip or play the bass solo from Maxwell Murder. He's just fucking cool, and he's got a long track record of playing in cool bands (Algernon Cadwallader, Hop Al…

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CTC Shorts: A Wimbledon Singles Title with Alfie Hewett 25:41

10d ago25:41

25:41

This week we welcome back to the show 31-time Grand Slam champion, but first time singles wheelchair Wimbledon champion Alfie Hewett. On Episode 202 of CTC, Alfie spoke to us about his tennis dreams, and top of the list after two finals defeats in a row was clinching that elusive Wimbledon singles title. Now chasing a career golden slam at this yea…

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Promoting Local 29th July 54:12

15d ago54:12

54:12

In our first 'Promoting Local' show, Nicky T and Jake Diaz are joined by Teesside musicians Georgia Smith and Lucy Hunter-Wilson for live performances and discussion in our brand new show dedicated to the Teesside music sceneBy The Cat, The Red & The Toon

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Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) 52:19

7d ago52:19

52:19

Steve Wynn is a founding member of The Dream Syndicate, a key band in the so-called Paisley Underground scene of the early 1980’s. Their debut album “The Days Of Wine And Roses” was recorded in three overnight sessions and released in 1982. It’s one of the great indie-rock touchstones and a phenomenal debut. The band had high-profile support slots …

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What will bikes look like in 10 years’ time? Predicting the future of two wheels with design expert Craig Dent 1:00:18

16d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Here on Just Ride, we love bikes. All of them. So we thought it was about time we devoted an episode to them – and their future. Rob and Eliot are joined by lifelong bike designer and founder of RIDE Studio, Craig Dent, to chat about the evolution of bikes and what types of bikes we could be riding in five, 10, 50 years from now. How much of a role…

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123 Howard Dietz Tribute 2 30:57

16d ago30:57

30:57

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the second of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz. Dietz penned the lyrics to numerous hit songs like “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” and “That’s Entertainment.” In this program, Lunden celebr…

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The Blueprint - Jay-Z: Episode 160 1:37:21

20d ago1:37:21

1:37:21

H to the Izzo, V to the Izzay! The Ruler's Back and this week it's a Jay-Z Takeover! James and Connor are heading to the Heart Of The City with Hov's legendary 2001 record The Blueprint. We'll cover young Shawn Carter's rise to the top, discuss his ambitious business ventures, and more as we learn about the feuds, friends, and experiences that insp…

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299 - End of Season Review 48:34

23d ago48:34

48:34

Jonny is joined by Rory, Iain and John to look back over a very long season for Edinburgh Rugby, Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Men, Women, and U20s to look at some of the high and low points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog

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Cody Reed (Visceral Musings, Negative Thirty-Two) 1:57:43

23d ago1:57:43

1:57:43

Hello my fellow Dirtbags! This episode was a whole lotta fun. I've known Cody for 5 or 6 years now and the more I get to know him the more I think he's rad as fuck. We grew up in the same corner of Arizona but he's about 10 years younger than me. What I noticed most about Cody when I first met him was his passion for the music he plays and the band…

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Alex Edelman 49:53

24d ago49:53

49:53

Alex Edelman is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Alex is a brilliant comedian and writer who recently finished a wildly successful run with his one man show Just for Us, which won a Tony Award this year. I thought the show was really incredible, so I was thrilled to talk to him about it. We also spoke about his time as a ball b…

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CTC Real 1 with Finn Bass 1:06:33

16d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

This week we bring to you a brand new format requested on CTC. With this new show, we'll be bringing to you some of the stories you might not have spotted in the world of tennis, from the top level all the way down to the lowest level of professional tennis that rarely gets a mention. In this first edition, we explore everything that's been happeni…

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122 Howard Dietz Tribute 1 32:20

15d ago32:20

32:20

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz. Dietz penned the lyrics to numerous hit songs like “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” and “That’s Entertainment.” In this program, Lunden celebra…

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Loose Lips Podcast 24th July 2024 1:51:28

27d ago1:51:28

1:51:28

Join the girls Charlotte and Donna for another instalment of their loose lips show right here on The Red! on todays show they discussed all sorts paranormal with a very special guest!By The Cat, The Red & The Toon

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We All Want The Same Things - Craig Finn: Episode 159 1:16:52

1M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

It's another Birthday Episode! James and Connor (they used to call us Junebug and Jester) are talking about one of James' must-know albums: We All Want The Same Things, the third solo album from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn! His effortless worldbuilding introduces us to a whirlwind of characters who are down on their luck and looking for som…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep13: A Career of Perseverance in Table Tennis with Matilda Ekholm 39:09

30d ago39:09

39:09

Matilda Ekholm is a player well known for her passion, her scrappy left handed battles in rallies, and her exceptional feeling for the ball. While many know her as a multiple-time European Championships medalist, and now the Director of Coaching at PingPod in the USA, not everyone knows the hurdles she overcame in her impressive career. In this pod…

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Genevieve Smith ReAir 1:59:43

19d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

What's up dirtbags! This is one of my all-time favorite interviews and I felt like it's a really good time to hear this conversation with my friend Genevieve Smith. We recorded this in the late summer of 2020 and so much of what we talk about is still very relevant now. Genevieve has always been good at reminding me to stay hopeful, and I hope this…

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Fighting for the top step: Finn Iles on his battle for consistency and the long road to the top step 1:14:47

25d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Aged 14, Finn Iles took the world of mountain biking by storm. He won the famous Whistler Whip-off after a social media campaign (#letfinnin) swept through the community. That was the start of a Hollywood-style journey that saw him destined to reach the top of mountain biking. Winning almost everything before him in the junior ranks, his ascension …

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121 Hoagy Carmichael Salute 3 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

The conclusion of a three-part program celebrating the career of famed songwriter and singer, Hoagy Carmichael. Carmichael is best known for having composed some of the most popular American songs of all time, including “Star Dust,” “Skylark,” “Georgia on my Mind” and “Heart and Soul”. He collaborated with many celebrated lyricists including Johnny…

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Traveller - Chris Stapleton: Episode 158 1:36:47

26d ago1:36:47

1:36:47

We're as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey this week and we've got Nobody To Blame but Chris Stapleton! His breakout 2015 record Traveller took the evolving country music scene by storm and skyrocketed this Kentucky songwriter to the top of the charts. He created this reflective, personal album with the help of his wife, friends, and long-time musical co…

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Wimbledon 2024 Review 1:40:38

27d ago1:40:38

1:40:38

What a brilliant two weeks of Wimbledon that was! And as always Dan is here with the usual amazing panel to discuss all things SW19. We also have some amazing guest appearances from the most iconic final of this Grand Slam! Our panelists are: Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen. GB Coach Calvin Betto…

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Mark Ricks Returns (Chuck Update) 1:21:23

1M ago1:21:23

1:21:23

This episode is kinda unique. My friend and business partner in Burro Borracho Records, Mark Ricks aka MC Busstop interviewed me while I was in the middle of a crazy touring run last year after I had been robbed in San Francisco. This is that interview, but because it's over a year old, I decided to cut in some new updates throughout the episode to…

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Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman) 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

Josh Kaufman is my guest on this episode That’s How I Remember It. Josh is a massively talented musician and producer. He plays in the band Bonny Light Horseman and also has produced records for Bob Weir, Cassandra Jenkins, Anais Mitchell, The Hold Steady, and myself. Outside of my bandmates, no other person has made such an impact on my musical li…

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Paul Carrack (Mike + The Mechanics, Squeeze, Ace) 36:37

27d ago36:37

36:37

Paul Carrack is a singer, songwriter, and musician, and he’s heading out on tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of classic song “How Long”, a hit he had with his band Ace. Paul has had an incredibly varied career since then. He was a member of Squeeze replacing Jools Holland on keyboards, and playing on their much-loved album “East Side Sto…

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