Episodes
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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.
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Episode 139: Elvis Costello: ‘My Aim is True’
Elvis Costello’s stellar debut album, “My Aim is True,” was released 40 years ago this month. We take the opportunity to launch Elvis Costello Week on Rockin’ the Suburbs. With guest star Mike Snider.
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Episode 138: Echo Park Jimmy Returns!
Echo Park Jimmy calls the Suburban Party Line again. And that means we must listen to his messages. We must.
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Episode 137: Car Stereo Memories
Hand crank those windows down. We’re talking about classic car audio, from the FM converter to 8-tracks and tape decks.
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Episode 136: Chevy Songs
Jim got a new car! Rest in power, Big Blue. In tribute to the passing of the gas pedal, we present a show all about songs that reference Chevrolets. Yes, that’s the show.
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Episode 135: Lollapalooza ’91
On this date in 1991, a monumental rock festival staged its first show. It was Lollapalooza, then a touring circus of sorts, with Jane’s Addiction, Living Colour, Ice-T and Body Count, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band and more drawing waves upon waves of GenXers in a glorious celebration of “alternative rock.” On this episode, we reminisce about the event. Patrick saw a show on that first tour, as did our podcast bandleader Randall Brown and some listeners.