Episodes
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Episode 1438: What Was First: Cherry Red Records
We close out the week with another installment of What Was First. Today we feature the UK indie label Cherry Red Records, a suggestion from listener Kjell Arne Sandvik. And there’s soccer in this episode, too!
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Episode 1437: Summer’s Almost Gone
September is here and summer is over. Or maybe it isn’t? Listen as we turn to music in an attempt to answer the question.
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Episode 1436: The First Record I Bought: Jason Goebel
Jason Goebel from NYC contributes to our series of first music purchases. And Patrick gives you some important reminders.
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Episode 1435: ‘Unravelling’ the enigma of the Tall Dwarfs
There’s a new box set out that nicely sums up the career of one of the world’s most interesting bands: Tall Dwarfs. And you need to know about it!
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Episode 1434: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 9
Keith Jacobsen leads today’s discussion from Suburbs Fest Midwest, featuring stories of real-life encounters with musicians (and other famous peoples).
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Episode 1433: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 8
David Lane brings up two very intriguing topics: 1) Was music better in the past than it is today? 2) Bands who should have been much better known than they are. Hit play and get our takes!
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Episode 1432: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 7
At Suburbs Fest Midwest, Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to talk pop culture, Billy Joel and speeding tickets.
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Episode 1431: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 6
Scott Parks turns the tables by coming up with a What Was First episode on Drag City Records. Plus, he dives into the Bag of Questions!
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Episode 1430: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 5
Brittany Rees opens the floodgates with an observation about non-musical elements. But in music. Hit play to hear what we mean.
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Episode 1429: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 4
Justin Steiner steps up to the microphone to talk essential road trip CDs. And plenty of others were ready to weigh in.

