Best Ginger King Podcasts (2024)

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Labor Day ER Visits, The News with Tommy Donovan, and Goodwill Hunting! 1:05:33

11h ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Welcome to an all-new jam-packed Carolina Reeper Show! Today’s episode is like a Crazy Dehydrated Chimpanzee who gets the Cramps on Labor Day. Too much Labor on Labor Day sent me to the ER. Listen to hear this! Comedian (and the original Carolina Panthers Sir Purr mascot) Tommy Donovan makes a guest appearance on the "Who's Zoomin' Who" segment and…

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Joanna Sternberg - Soul communication 23:25

4h ago23:25

23:25

Joanna Sternberg is a New Yorker who writes as a way to communicate. Their style makes you feel completely at home; like it's midweek lunchtime and you're sat on the sofa eating a biscuit watching TV. Their new track A Country Dance closes Between the Temples, and I really enjoyed this chat chronologising Joanna's life in songwriting. Photo: Julie …

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Fat Dog - Bending minds and maturing cheeses 32:10

4h ago32:10

32:10

Before releasing their mind-bending, James Ford-produced debut album WOOF. this Friday, Fat Dog's Joe Love and Chris Hughes spoke with me about dressing up, Catan, the highs of their live shows, picking up shifts at the Brixton Windmill and cheese maturing. With thanks to Aoife Kitt and Domino Record Co. Photo: Pooney Ghana Join SON Estrella Galici…

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Reading 2024: Militarie Gun and Spiritual Cramp 25:30

9h ago25:30

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Two torchbearers of punk rock and hardcore adjacent music today, the two singers of Militarie Gun (Ian Shelton) and Spiritual Cramp (Michael Bingham) join today on work follies and family business. Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth Coach Party and The New Eves playing - plus a clothing repair worksho…

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Peach Fuzz, Football Returns, and More Fire Lane Antics! 1:10:29

23m ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Welcome to an ALL NEW Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is gonna be downright peachy. When was the last time you ate a peach? Wes and Isiah are in the house... We've got updates from the Food Lion Fire Lane and with College Football returning we have to revisit The Rules and Regulations on Rooting in College Athletics. Plus! I've got more unopened…

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Reading 2024: G Flip and Bad Nerves 24:39

1h ago24:39

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Under blue sky at Reading 2024, we spoke with Australia's G Flip, following their Drumless EP and before a UK tour next week, and the lightning fast Bad Nerves, whose album Still Nervous is a ripper (also touring extensively in US, Europe and UK this year). Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth Coach Par…

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Reading 2024: Wunderhorse, Big Special and Courting 27:55

2h ago27:55

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More Reading 2024 highlights join on today's episode - three bands carving out their own lanes and energies talk being independent artists in 2024. Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth Coach Party and The New Eves playing - plus a clothing repair workshop, Soundcrafters interactive workshop and beer pou…

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Reading 2024: KNEECAP and Denzel Curry 22:40

1h ago22:40

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At Reading Festival we caught up with two of the weekend's highlights. KNEECAP in the glow of their debut album and film, and Denzel Curry - whose new album King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 is out now. Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth Coach Party and The New Eves playing - plus a clothing repair…

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Ginger Root - "If I'm having fun, that's it" 41:32

4h ago41:32

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Artist, filmmaker and storyteller Cameron Lew tells us about the origins of Ginger Root, funding his way through college, his creative partner David Gutel and having fun being the main rule. Ginger Root's new album SHINBANGUMI is out 13 September. Photo: David Gutel Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth …

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The Carolina Foodie, Sweet Potato Pipes and Goodwill Hunting! 1:09:59

9m ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Welcome to an all-new episode of the Carolina Reeper Show! Today’s episode is like a Secret Agent Food Critic who Plays the Sweet Potato Pipe! Did you know there was a sweet potato pipe? Yeah, me either but we’re gonna learn about it. And we have a new segment with the Carolina Foodie Wesley Hawn, where did he eat recently? What did he eat? Was it …

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Sarah Tudzin (Illuminati Hotties) 53:58

2h ago53:58

53:58

In a powerful blend of cooling indie-rock with Illuminati Hotties, Sarah Tudzin is a producer with a laundry list of excellent credits. Winning a GRAMMY with her production work on Boygenius' The Record, and working with Weyes Blood and Cloud Nothings over the years, Sarah worked on borrowed studio time and bedroom setups for years. Illuminati Hott…

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VENUS GRRRLS - "Stevie Nicks thumbs up babe" 53:54

1h ago53:54

53:54

GK and Eliza from VENUS GRRRLS join on today's episode, with their new single 'Darla' out now and their UK headline tour creeping up next month. We talk about GK's leukemia and chemotherapy, what it was like putting the band on hold while she was in hospital, and Eliza's youth spent in Scotland learning to shred. Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 Sep…

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Parking in the Fire Lane, Aussie Breakdancing and Residual Checks! 1:24:08

5m ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Welcome to an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! In this episode, our friend Doug Rink is in the house... we're going to be discussing the infuriating phenomenon of people parking in the Fire Lane at Food Lion. Plus, Jon and the gang get into the Australian Break Dancer making waves at the Olympics... are the Australians mocking break dancing? We'll als…

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Josephine Vander West (That Woman / Oh Wonder) 47:45

1d ago47:45

47:45

Opening up publicly for the first time on an experience of being spiked at a music industry event, Josephine Vander West of That Woman shares her years of resilience as a musician.That Woman's excellent debut album Find Joy is out now. Photo: Josh Shinner Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney, witth Coach Party…

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Bill Callahan - Kim Gordon and KFC 35:44

21d ago35:44

35:44

Inspired songwriter Bill Callahan joins us today, on how Kim Gordon gave him early support, his first royalty check from Drag City, writing letters, the pathology of songwriting, funding early albums by working at KFC and responsibilities. His latest album Resuscitate! is out now on Drag City and he's playing in Paris, Brussels, Dublin, Manchester …

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Hurricane Debby, Olympic Pole Vaulting Mishaps, and Best Trends! 56:53

8d ago56:53

56:53

In this brand new LIVE episode of the Carolina Reeper show we give a salute to Vice President Hurricane Debby who’s also a dentist from Memphis with Sleep Apnea and a Swimming Pool! So...I’m getting a pool, I just got back from Memphis, I had a dentist appointment, Hurricane Debby is coming, and Kamala Harris selects a running mate, all that and it…

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And So I Watch You From Afar - "It's a community" 38:05

9d ago38:05

38:05

The legendary Belfast intrumental group are releasing their new album Megafauna this Friday, and it sounds wonderful. Rory Friers tells us about their beginnings as teenage skater kids wanting to create something, becoming self-sufficient and the lessons learned in that, and how they feel like protectors of a unique community. Photo: Tom McGeehan J…

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Bradley Simpson - "This is exactly how I want to sound" 44:45

7d ago44:45

44:45

Taking off on his solo career, The Vamps' Bradley Simpson is channeling his love for heavier and groovier rock. In this chat we hear about his love for mid-2000s indie, vintage guitars, and his time working as a golf caddy for his dad. His newest single Daisies is out there to stream. Join SON Estrella Galicia on 12 September at Paper Dress Vintage…

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Crows - In it for the experience 44:27

12d ago44:27

44:27

After daytimes running a tattoo studio and booking bands, James and Sam are in it for the weekend experiences of visiting new places and playing wild shows. Today they've shared the numbingly good 'Vision Of Me', from their third album Reason Enough out 27 September. Photo: Sandra Ebert. Assistant edited by Luke Howard Mayes DistroKid makes music d…

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Summer Olympics, 90's Beauty Pageants, Health Scares, and Goodwill Hunting! 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

LIVE from Hickory! It's an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is a Totally Request Live Hour. It’s like a better-looking episode of TRL on MTV but instead of Carson Daily, it’s me Jon Reep, and my pal Marc Hunt. In this episode, we get to the bottom of "Is Diet Mountain Dew Racist?", talk about the hot topic of the Olympics Opening Ceremony…

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Horse Jumper Of Love - Pizza, Jackass and alternate lives 28:59

14d ago28:59

28:59

About to release the excellent new album Disaster Tricks, Dimitri of Horse Jumper Of Love talks drinking, Jackass, his pizza shop-running dad and keeping their nose to the grindstone. Disaster Tricks is out 16 August and you can catch HJOL on tour this year. Photo: POND Creative DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads…

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Problem Patterns - Worm studies and flooded cafes 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

Problem Patterns join us from 2000 Trees on flooded cafes, doing a Masters in worms and the importance of passing down knowledge. Photo: Sophie Porter DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distroki…

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Gorgeous Grandmas, Biden is Out, and Ken Speeracee! 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Welcome to an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is like a Gorgeous Grandma wearing a Tin Foil hat drinking a Citrus Vanilla Ice Cream Float. Did you know today is Gorgeous Grandma Day? Who’s the hottest grandma you know? Also, who is Ken Speeracee and what are his theories? Where is Joe Biden? Who’s the next Democratic Presidential Candida…

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Meryl Streek - "It drove me to say what I needed to say" 42:53

22d ago42:53

42:53

Meryl Streek joins Giles at 2000 Trees on Dublin, applying for a job under Meryl Streek and their new album Songs For The Deceased - out 25 October. Catch Meryl Streek on tour in the UK this November. Photo: Laurent Barnard DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get …

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Episode 187 SJ Tucker Haphazard 20th Interview 1:47:23

24d ago1:47:23

1:47:23

In this conversation, Mojo sits down with SJ Tucker to discuss the 20th anniversary of her first album, Haphazard. They talk about the album cover, the process of recording the album, and the stories behind some of the tracks. SJ shares her experiences in the music industry and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the jo…

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Supermilk - Rockin' with Motor Neurone Disease 23:18

1M ago23:18

23:18

Motor neurone disease sufferer Jake Popyura leads Supermilk, about to put out their new record High Precision Ghosts on 9 August. Jake talks about his journey so far of being diagnosed, how he's made stage-friendly props to help playing live, and spreading the message of MND experiences. Pre-order High Precision Ghosts at https://supermilk4u.bandca…

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Trump Assassination Attempt, Richard Simmons, Shannon Doherty & Dr. Ruth! 1:19:48

1M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

It's an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! In this episode...Former President Trump got shot by a misguided 20-year-old dork with bad aim. So we’ll talk about it. Celebrity deaths are in the news! Jon and the gang will take time to remember Richard Simmons, Shannon Doherty, Dr. Ruth Westhiemer, and Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys. Also, pal Marc Hunt …

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Gareth David (Los Campesinos!) - Compulsory Tesco's at 16 46:59

1M ago46:59

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Leader of inclusive rockers Los Campesinos!, Gareth David shares his approach to being a musician, the social responsibility that it brings, pressing the emergency button at Safeways, and LC!'s new album All Hell - out this Friday. Photo: Martyna Bannister DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping th…

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Hockey Dad - Fired by the theme park 31:32

1M ago31:32

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Ahead of their UK dates supporting Ocean Alley, Hockey Dad talk early years of touring, lifeguarding and their new album Rebuild Repeat. Photo: Chris Frape DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://dis…

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Hickory Crawdads with Kurtis, Shark Week and Idiotic TikToks! 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Welcome to an all-new Carolina Reeper! This episode is like a chaotic caption this contest with Kurtis while eating a hotdog in a hurricane at a Hickory Crawdads game! In this episode, Jon and the gang talk about Hurricane Beryl, Jon shares some of his new favorite Idiotic TikToks, we celebrate Shark Week, get a Mystery History Lesson from Intern I…

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Angélica Garcia - "My first shift was BDSM night" 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

Ahead a string of dates supporting IDLES, Angélica Garcia joins us on working at a raunchy nightclub in NYC, playing piano in rural Richmond and the pamphlets about Jesus that look like $1. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their se…

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Kara Jackson - Being honest with each other 38:52

1M ago38:52

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Chicago songwriter Kara Jackson joins today on the arts scene she came up through, self-production and doing all the music-adjacent jobs as a musician. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrok…

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Happy Birthday America! 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

It's an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is where Patriotism, Performance, and Pyrotechnics, Collide in a Cacophony of Loud Kabooms that produce Mushroom Clouds! We’re gonna give you fuel, give you fire, give you that which you desire. We're celebrating the 4th of July.. Happy Birthday, America! We’re gonna look at some fireworks gone wro…

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Fran Healy (Travis) - Blasting into Glastonbury 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Man of mischief and soul nourishing songwriter Fran Healy joins to talk about LA Times (out 12 July), supporting The Killers, being a wet donkey jacket and getting stuck at Glastonbury. Photo: Steve Gullick DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first…

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Alfie Templeman - Nando's with Nile Rodgers 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

After teaching himself how to shred and self-produce, Alfie Templeman talks self-doubt, London and Nando's with Nile Rodgers. Radiosoul is out now on Chess Club Records. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up …

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Jamaica, Goodwill Hunting, Idiotic TikToks and Hawk Tuah! 58:22

2M ago58:22

58:22

Welcome to an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is like Jamaican Jambalaya of Jerk Chicken and Catfish Goulash with Cornball Nuggets. I’m back from Jamaica, I survived and we’ve got stories to tell. Also, we’re gonna talk about the Hawk Tuah Girl and how Mike Judge predicted the future. Plus, I have more residual checks to give away. Who w…

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Been Stellar - Down in the basement 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

New York wonderkinds Been Stellar join on today's episode, on awkward label meetings, having the practice space downstairs, infinite regression and injuries from ice cream scooping under the influence. Scream from New York, NY is out now via Dirt Hit. Photo: Gabe Long DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artist…

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The Mysterines - Afraid of Tomorrows 46:15

2M ago46:15

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Ahead of their new album Afraid of Tomorrows, out in the morning, Lia and Callum talk boozing, health, and finding new sounds on the album. Catch The Mysterines at 2000 Trees next month. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their servi…

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Father's Day, Jamaica, and Colonoscopies! 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Welcome to an all-new Carolina Reeper Show! This week's episode is like an Intimate Invasive Intrusive Anal Father from Jamaica, Mon! It's National WANNA GET AWAY DAY... so I talk about my upcoming trip to Jamaica. We talk about my recent colonoscopy and I place bets with my crew about whether I'm getting a Father's Day gift or not. What's the best…

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KNEECAP - "We've all been caught in the loop" 37:15

3M ago37:15

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On the week of their debut album Fine Art, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí weigh in on drugs, Irish Americans, sperm banks and bee keeping. Fine Art is out now on Heavenly Recordings. Photo: Peadar Ó Goill DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the fir…

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Episode 186 Sharon Knight Undertow Album Interview 1:38:55

3M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

Welcome back, to the Wigglian Way! Thank you everyone for being here and listening to the show, we appreciate each and every one of you! On this episode, we are joined by the lovely Sharon Knight and we discuss her new album Undertow! It's a mega-music episode as we break down and listen to every track on the new album! Spoiler alert, its a GREAT a…

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Orlando Weeks - "I'm getting better at my 4s" 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

We join Orlando Weeks at his Loja exhibition in Peckham, where he was making art prints during the day and performing at night, to talk industriousness, specificity, and what success means. His wonderful new album Loja, featuring guest spots by Katy J Pearson and Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale, is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, a…

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Red Rum Club - Liverpool Sound City 32:14

3M ago32:14

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With their stellar Top 10 album Western Approaches, Liverpool's Red Rum Club put their SAS level of hard work to good use. On this chat with an audience at Liverpool Sound City, Fran and Simon tell their story of bar band to stadium headliners. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Mont…

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Nick Allbrook (POND) - Landscape gardening and pub bands 38:38

3M ago38:38

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About to release their tenth record Stung!, here is POND's Nick Allbrook on being a landscape gardener, trying to assimilate into regular society after touring, and one sketchy trial shift that ended in... success! Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month on exclusive varient. Head t…

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Karaoke Chaos with Kurtis, JoJo is a No Go and Goodwill Hunting! 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Welcome to an all-new episode of the Carolina Reeper Show! This episode is a whirlwind of whimsy, wrapped in a witty wisecracker. UPDATE! We have a new segment, Karaoke Chaos with Kurtis! Kurtis performs crowd favorites at Romeo and Brewliet Taproom & Pourhouse in Hickory. He is a professional karaoke singer after all! You don't want to miss this! …

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AURORA names your pets 52:43

3M ago52:43

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AURORA joins Giles talking about her work on Frozen Planet II and Disney's Frozen, having a powerful voice in social and political movements, and what you should name your cat. Her new album What Happened To The Heart? lands this Friday. Photo: Wanda Martin Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Albu…

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Mike Kinsella (Owen) - Ever played a powerchord? 46:34

3M ago46:34

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Owen's Mike Kinsella, on parenting, not knowing people were listening to American Football for years, and whether or not he's ever played a powerchord. Owen's new album The Falls of Sioux is out now, and he's on tour in the UK next week. Photo - Alexia Viscius Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's A…

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The Memorial Day Edition! 1:18:22

3M ago1:18:22

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In this brand new edition of Carolina Reeper Jon spends some quality time with The Alan Jackson talking Memorial Day festivities and our preferred bathroom habits while vacationing. Also! Jon shares some news about his upcoming OnlyFans account... What would you pay money to see Jon do? Plus! Jon and Alan have some Idiotic TikToks qued up that you …

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