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#145: Gabe Rodriguez’s Thanksgiving TV Corner: WKRP

November 23, 2023

In the Thanksgiving episode of WKRP in Cincinnati, the radio station drops live turkeys from a helicopter as a promotion, but the turkeys crash to the ground. The episode is memorable for the scene of the reporter Les Nessman describing the disastrous event in a parody of the Hindenburg disaster broadcast.

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#90: Road Report #15: Wausau You Have Me Do?

November 3, 2022

In this episode, Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss the current Local H tour, reminisce about old video games and candy, and debate the merits of The Replacements vs Iron Maiden. They also discuss the horror movie Terrifier 2 and the Beatles' newly released Revolver box set.

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#83: Road Report #10

September 16, 2022

Scott Lucas and Gabe Rodriguez of the band Local H discuss life on the road while touring to support their album Here Comes the Zoo. They reminisce about pulling a trailer, popping tires, and the long drives between cities. The band is currently traveling as a three-piece with Dave Lugo. Scott and Gabe also discuss the writing and recording of the 25-minute epic track "What Would You Have Me Do?" which closes out the album.

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#80: Guest Implosion

August 26, 2022

Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser discuss the song "Keep Your Girlfriend Away From Me" from Local H's album Here Comes the Zoo. Lucas shares the lyrical inspiration came from the movie In the Company of Men and toxic masculinity, but he feels the execution was clunky and the message may have been misunderstood by listeners. The hosts also briefly discuss and debate the merits of the bands Cinderella, Zebra and Boston.

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#59: Greg Suran

March 25, 2022

Greg Suran discusses his long career as a touring and session guitarist, playing with acts like Cupcakes, Sunny Day Real Estate, the Goo Goo Dolls, Joe Walsh, the B-52's, and Lionel Richie. He shares stories of his experiences, from recording with famous producers to meeting musical legends while on the road with Joe Walsh. Suran reflects on the all-consuming dedication required of professional musicians and the disorienting impact the pandemic had on those who've built their lives and identities around performing.

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#57: Keith Smith

March 11, 2022

Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser interview their high school friend Keith Smith, who is in the Christian metal band Oblivion Myth. They discuss Keith's musical journey, his faith, and reminisce about the metal and hard rock scene they grew up with in Zion, Illinois in the 1980s and early 1990s.

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