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Cinderella

Referenced in 10 episodes

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#200: Hey, everybody! It’s our 200th episode!!!

December 5, 2024

Scott, Gabe and Ben celebrate the 200th episode of their Lifers podcast. They reminisce about how the show started, bring in some regular guest panelists, and discuss running gags from the show's history like asking guests to choose between the bands The Replacements and Iron Maiden. The hosts also ponder ideas for future episodes beyond the 200 milestone.

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#185: Johnny Wator

August 23, 2024

Johnny Wator, longtime Chicago musician and founder of Daredevil guitar pedals, discusses his experiences touring and playing in bands like The Last Vegas and The Evictions. Wator and the hosts have an in-depth discussion about 80s hair metal bands and songs, debating their favorites from that era of rock music.

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🎸 Replacements

#179: Mike McIntyre

July 12, 2024

Mike McIntyre, a longtime bartender in Chicago, discusses his past as a fisherman in Alaska and being in the band 9 Day Wonder with his brother in the 1990s. The hosts and Mike discuss 90s alternative pop music, with each sharing some of their favorite songs from that era. Mike shares stories of his early days in the Chicago music scene and thoughts on how the bar scene has changed over his nearly 30 years as a bartender.

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🎸 Replacements

#121: 121. LIFERS Live!!! - In Chicago with Chip Z'Nuff

June 9, 2023

In this live episode of the Lifers podcast recorded at G Man Tavern in Chicago, hosts Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser interview special guest Chip Z'Nuff from the band Enuff Z'Nuff. Chip shares entertaining stories from his long career in music, including how his band got signed, crazy tour experiences, and collaborating with legends like Paul Stanley and Ann Margaret. The hosts and Chip also play a hilarious round of the card game Cards Against Humanity to close out the episode.

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#94: Road Report #16: Charlotte Rambling

December 3, 2022

Scott, Gabe and Ryan discuss various topics including the U.S. World Cup soccer team's performance, the movie Ghost, and their favorite Christmas songs. They also listen to humorous songs like "PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)" and "Poopoo Peepee" and debate the merits of different novelty magazines from their youth.

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#89: Road Report #14 : Slurry Road

October 28, 2022

In this episode of the Lifers podcast, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser discuss Rod Stewart's disappointing concert performance, share stories from their recent show at The Metro in Chicago, and debate the best rock and roll voices of all time. They also talk about the new Halloween movie, reminisce about seeing actor Udo Kier at a film screening, and answer listener questions about their favorite venues, songs, and black and white movies.

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🎸 Replacements

#87: Mike Alonso

October 14, 2022

Mike Alonso, drummer for bands including Flogging Molly, Electric Six, and Five Horse Johnson, discusses his long music career touring and recording with various rock acts. Alonso shares anecdotes about touring with bands like Dio and Motörhead in the 90s, his love of horror movies, and the importance of playing with great musicians who inspire him to keep performing.

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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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#8: March Plaidness

April 2, 2021

In this episode, the hosts discuss the March Plaidness online tournament, where essays were written about 90s alternative/grunge songs and people voted on their favorites. An essay about the band Local H and their song "Bound for the Floor" ended up winning the tournament. The hosts interview Andrew Monson, one of the organizers of the annual March Xness tournaments, who provides background on how the tournaments started and some memorable moments from past years.

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