Best Scott Heisel Podcasts (2024)

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Nebraska 1:50:18

2y ago1:50:18

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Holy shit it's our final State-by-State episode! Nebraska is comin' attcha with a musical history tour of the Cornhusker state going all the way back to a wax cylinder recording from the late 19th century up to punk and garage rock from the past couple years. Listen to Scott go off on Conor Oberst and Greg play a clip anyway.…

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Illinois Part 2 1:13:18

2y ago1:13:18

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It's our 11th (out of 12) state for our State-by-State project and it's the biggest of them all - Illinois! Here's part 2 after long last, focused on music from the 1990s to current up and coming bands.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Illinois Part 1 2:07:33

3y ago2:07:33

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It's our 11th (out of 12) state for our State-by-State project and it's the biggest of them all - Illinois! The state in which both Scott and Greg were born was a mecca for the relocated blues and jazz scenes in the 1920s, and we also take things back further to Native American music, then cover all the best stuff in all genres through the 80s with…

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Best Midwestern - An interview with Colossal 1:31:23

4y ago1:31:23

1:31:23

We take a brief break from our state-by-state project to interview all four members of the amazing Chicago emo band Colossal- Pat Ford, Jason Flaks, Rob Kellenberger and Neil Hennessey. The group released an EP and LP through Asian Man in the early aughts, and reunitied for a track on a split with Owen last year. Find out about the history of this …

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Ohio Part 2 2:09:47

4y ago2:09:47

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It's the REVENGE OF OHIO! On part 2 of our feature about music from the Buckeye State, we delve into the best bands to come out of Ohio, with a focus on modern music of the indie and punk realm especially. As Scott claims, it's best state in our great nation. Find out why!By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Ohio Part 1 1:38:10

4y ago1:38:10

1:38:10

On the 10th installment of our state-by-state series, it's a biggie - OHIO! This one had to be recorded in two sittings so it will be released the as such, because there is simply too much amazing music and too many notable musicians to fit in one episode. So enjoy part one, which covers Ohio music going waaaaay back, as well as the most notable ar…

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Kansas 2:04:17

4y ago2:04:17

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On the 9th installment of our state-by-state series, it's the state you've been on the edge of your seat for 8 months for... Kansas! Seriously though, Kansas rules. From being a hub for the second movement of jazz in the 30s-50s to rad underappreciated 80s punk to late 90s emo, Kansas has it all, baby!…

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Minnesota 1:53:58

5y ago1:53:58

1:53:58

On the 8th installment of our state-by-state music project, we head to Minnesota. This episode is a doozy because there is sooooo much great stuff to come out of the land o' lakes, from 40s radio hits to Prince to modern punk. Dig it!By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Wisconsin Part 2 47:25

5y ago47:25

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Wisconsin 2 - The modern shizz.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Wisconsin Part 1 1:20:30

5y ago1:20:30

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On the 7th installment of our State-by-State series we learn that Wisconsin is just too awesome for one episode. We go way back to the early great music of the Cheesiest State (TM) and rock our way through the decades up through the 1980s. On Part 2 coming in a week or so, we'll get to that great shit from 1990 - to now.…

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - South Dakota 1:15:10

5y ago1:15:10

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On the 6th installment of our State-by-State series we discover that South Dakota has been killing' it in the rock realm for decades and none of us knew it. Come along as we explore the state's music, from obscure but talented musicians of many genres from years past to the state's modern indie, punk and hardcore bands.…

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Best Midwestern - Best of the Midwest 2018 1:16:38

5+ y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

We're back y'all! We run down out favorite Midwestern records of 2018 in this comeback special. Sign up at our Patreon to hear our special episode with our favorite non-Midwestern records of 2018!By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - North Dakota 1:07:13

6y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

On our 5th installment, we dig into the music of North Dakota. Wiz Khalifa is from North Dakota, who knew? What else has come out of ND? You're gonna have to listen to find out.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Missouri 1:52:49

6y ago1:52:49

1:52:49

On our 4th installment, we dig into the music of Missouri, from ragtime all the way to Puddle of Mudd. It's a wild ride in the Show Me State.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Iowa 1:43:02

6y ago1:43:02

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On the 3rd ep of our project to deep-dive into the music history of the 12 Midwestern states we look at Iowa, from jazz that traveled up the river from New Orleans to the best-kept-secrets in current punk music from the Hawkeye State.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Michigan 1:45:31

6y ago1:45:31

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On the 2nd ep of our project to deep-dive into the music history of the 12 Midwestern states we look at Michigan, discussing and playing clips from blues, Motown, proto-punk and punks acts, all the way up to the best current bands from the Mitten State.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Indiana 1:50:16

6y ago1:50:16

1:50:16

On the first episode of our year-long project to deep-dive into the music history of each of the 12 Midwestern states we look at Indiana, from Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1910 and 20s to indie and punk rock one hundred years later.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - Episode 57 - Interview with Brendan Kelly of SKA BATTLE Champions Slapstick! 1:24:16

7y ago1:24:16

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We celebrate Slapstick's victory in our Ska Battle Tournament by sitting down with Brendan Kelly who dishes some stories from the band's history and gives insights into certain songs. We also review the new EP by Thoughts of Ionesco.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Tiffany Johnson, Dr. Bryan Loeffler and WBT 1110am discussing her positive future 4:28

7y ago4:28

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Dr. Bryan Loeffler from OrthoCarolina discussing the revolutionary outcome and amazing future for Tiffany Johnson via her targeted muscle reinnervation surgery.By OrthoCarolina

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Best Midwestern - Episode 56 - SKA BATTLE FINALS / Rise Against / Cheap Trick 1:33:49

7y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

We announce the Ska Battle tournament finals matchup! We also review the new records by Chicago's veteran punks Rise Against and Rockford, IL's even-more-veteran rocker Cheap Trick.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Dr. Bob Anderson chatting with Foot & Ankle International 10:48

7y ago10:48

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Dr. Bob Anderson is one of the world’s top foot and ankle surgeons. He is a leader in the treatment of elite athletes and treats regular patients as well. In this podcast he discusses turf toe and the hallux valgus deformity.By OrthoCarolina

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Best Midwestern - Episode 55 - SKA BATTLE FINAL FOUR / Matt Pryor / Doktra 1:11:05

7y ago1:11:05

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We announce the Ska Battle tournament Final Four matchups and have another appearance by Aubrey Welbers with her two cents. Reviews of Doktra (Indianapolis) and Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids (Lawrence, KS).By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - Episode 54 - SKA BATTLE ROUND 2 / Pet Symmetry / The Addisons 1:15:35

7y ago1:15:35

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The results are in from round 1 of our Midwest Ska Battle, and we preview the matches for round 2. We also review new stuff by The Addisons and Pet Symmetry.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Dr. Stephan Pill speaking with the Scott Hamilton Show on WSJS - May 1, 2017 6:40

7y ago6:40

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Dr. Pill chatting with WSJS about sports injuries and how to manage them on and off the field.By OrthoCarolina

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Best Midwestern - Episode 53 - SKA BATTLE / Droughts / What Gives 1:36:06

7y ago1:36:06

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In our first ever BM tournament we pit 16 Midwest ska bands past and present against each other! Listen to find out how to cast your vote. We also review two Chicago bands' new albums- Droughts and What Gives.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - Episode 52 - The Midwest Ska Episode! 1:24:05

7y ago1:24:05

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After we had so much fun talking about Slapstick last week, we decided to dedicate an entire skank-able episode to Midwest ska. Scott's wife Aubrey join us.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - Episode 51 - The Slapstick Family Tree 1:33:33

7y ago1:33:33

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We take an in-depth look at all the bands that spawned from Chicago's ska punk legends Slapstick, from Alkaline Trio to The Lawrence Arms and all the lesser known but great bands.By Greg Simpson and Scott Heisel

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Nebraska 1:50:18

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Illinois Part 2 1:13:18

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Illinois Part 1 2:07:33

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Best Midwestern - An interview with Colossal 1:31:23

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Ohio Part 2 2:09:47

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Ohio Part 1 1:38:10

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Kansas 2:04:17

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Minnesota 1:53:58

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Wisconsin Part 2 47:25

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Wisconsin Part 1 1:20:30

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - South Dakota 1:15:10

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Best Midwestern - Best of the Midwest 2018 1:16:38

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - North Dakota 1:07:13

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Missouri 1:52:49

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Iowa 1:43:02

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Michigan 1:45:31

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Best Midwestern - State-by-State Project - Indiana 1:50:16

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Best Midwestern - Episode 57 - Interview with Brendan Kelly of SKA BATTLE Champions Slapstick! 1:24:16

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Tiffany Johnson, Dr. Bryan Loeffler and WBT 1110am discussing her positive future 4:28

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Best Midwestern - Episode 56 - SKA BATTLE FINALS / Rise Against / Cheap Trick 1:33:49

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Dr. Bob Anderson chatting with Foot & Ankle International 10:48

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Best Midwestern - Episode 55 - SKA BATTLE FINAL FOUR / Matt Pryor / Doktra 1:11:05

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Best Midwestern - Episode 54 - SKA BATTLE ROUND 2 / Pet Symmetry / The Addisons 1:15:35

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Dr. Stephan Pill speaking with the Scott Hamilton Show on WSJS - May 1, 2017 6:40

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Best Midwestern - Episode 53 - SKA BATTLE / Droughts / What Gives 1:36:06

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Best Midwestern - Episode 52 - The Midwest Ska Episode! 1:24:05

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Best Midwestern - Episode 51 - The Slapstick Family Tree 1:33:33

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