More Episodes
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Episode 878: ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ Part 2
The conclusion of Jim’s appearance on “Out of Theaters,” discussing “This is Spinal Tap.”
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Episode 877: ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ Part 1
Jim recently appeared on the podcast “Out of Theaters,” with Will Pfeifer and Billy Kulpa. They talked about the classic mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap.” This is part one of that conversation.
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Episode 876: Guest Episode – Time Signatures
Guest host B.J. Bonin gives us a lesson in unusual time signatures in rock music, with examples from XTC, Kitchens of Distinction, the Monkees, Broken Social Scene and more.
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Episode 875: May New Music – American Aquarium, The Cudas, Rose City Band, Einstürzende Neubauten and More
More listener new music picks from May. Harris King tells us about Einstürzende Neubauten. Keith Jacobsen touts Nick Piunti and American Aquarium. Paul Trap recommends the Cudas. And Vasant Ramamurthy closes things out with Rose City Band and a Neil Young cover by Steve Gunn.
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Episode 874: May New Music – Will Hoge, Stefie Shock, Håkan Hellström, Molly Tuttle and More
Loyal listeners contribute their May new music picks. Steven Routledge tells us about Inter Arma, Jerry Joseph and Will Hoge. Gerald Chyzenski touts Stefie Shock. Niklas Nygårds recommends Håkan Hellström (and Outtacontroller). And Kevin Clement closes us out with a Neil Young cover by Molly Tuttle and Old Crow Medicine Show.
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Episode 873: May New Music – X Ambassadors, Umi, La Ludwig Band, Matt Mays
Our interns have great taste in music. Intern Mary tells us about a pandemic song from X Ambassadors (with K. Flay & Grandson). Intern Sam touts neo-soul singer Umi. Intern Sami discovers Spain’s La Ludwig Band. And Intern Matt turns us on to Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Matt Mays.
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Episode 872: May New Music – Jeff Rosenstock, 2nd Grade, Reflectors, Bully
What’s Jim been digging lately? New music from 2nd Grade, the Reflectors and Jeff Rosenstock. Plus a Nirvana cover by Bully.
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Episode 871: May New Music – Steve Earle, CB Radio Gorgeous
What’s Patrick been digging lately? New music from veteran alt-country singer Steve Earle and from upstart punk band CB Radio Gorgeous.
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Episode 870: ‘Fight the Power’
‘Fight the Power’
The music industry is standing in solidarity with those calling for change in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd.This is Black Out Tuesday, a day for reflection and action.
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Episode 869: Guest Episode – Greg Dulli’s Covers
Steven Routledge sits in for Jim & Patrick today and talks about a great interpreter of song, Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs and Twilight Singers.

