Episodes
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Episode 149: Linkin Park and Nu Metal
Nate Scott guest hosts while Jim & Patrick are on vacation. Nate is a journalist, a big music fan, a newlywed and an all-around great guy. In this episode, he talks with writer Evan McGarvey about the legacy of Chester Bennington and Linkin Park — and that angsty subgenre called nu metal.
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Episode 148: Songs of the Day: Songhoy Blues, Jayhawks
Two summer jams as we head off on vacation (don’t worry, the show will go on). Patrick picks a tune by Malian band Songhoy Blues. Jim goes with a Grand Funk Railroad cover by the Jayhawks.
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Episode 147: Songs of the Day: Coco Hames, Wolf Parade
Two songs today, both recommended by listener Jimmy Lonetti. First is a cover of a Bash & Pop tune by Coco Hames. Then we close out with a little Wolf Parade. Happy summer!
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Episode 146: Song of the Day: Chicago
Band geeks rejoice! Today’s song is by Chicago, following a call to the Suburban Party Line from Amy Hesterman. (All week, we’re doing mini-episodes because summer vacation.)
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Episode 145: Song of the Day: John Mayer
Song of the Day Week continues. We’re doing a series of mini-episodes for summer vacation. Today’s selection comes from Kevin Bartlett. It’s a John Mayer song that reminds him of the Grateful Dead.
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Episode 144: Song of the Day: Poison Idea
It’s summer vacation time. Jim & Patrick need a break. So this week we present a series of super-short episodes, most responding to listener calls. Today: Trip from Oregon recommends a Go-Go’s cover by Poison Idea. (And Patrick actually has this 45 in his basement!)
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Episode 143: Elvis Costello Retrospective
To close Elvis Costello Week, we review this important musician’s iconoclastic career. Our friend Mike Snider joins in the conversation.
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Episode 142: Elvis Costello: ‘Get Happy!!’
For his fourth album, 1980’s “Get Happy!!,” Elvis Costello went all-out soul. It makes us happy (including guest Mike Snider).
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Episode 141: Elvis Costello: ‘Armed Forces’
Elvis Costello’s third album, 1979’s “Armed Forces,” as examined on Rockin’ the Suburbs. Live from Mike Snider’s house.
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Episode 140: Elvis Costello: ‘This Year’s Model’
Elvis Costello Week continues. Today, we explore his most excellent second album, 1978’s “This Year’s Model.” Our friend Mike Snider joins in the conversation.