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Clutch

Referenced in 4 episodes

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🎸 Replacements

#197: Frank Phobia

November 15, 2024

Frank Phobia, a central figure in the Pennsylvania hardcore punk scene, discusses his band Pissing Razors turning 40 years old and their upcoming album "Going Out Swinging". He reminisces about influential shows and people from the 1980s punk scene and his experiences booking shows and helping touring bands in Pennsylvania.

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#187: Album Imploder: Whatever Happened To PJ Soles? (Side 1)

September 6, 2024

Scott Lucas of the band Local H discusses the writing and recording of their 2004 album Whatever Happened to PJ Soles? with two of the album's producers. They go in-depth on the creative process, influences, and production techniques behind each song on the first half of the album. The band aimed to create an ambitious, experimental rock record that was "handmade" with analog recording methods and a wide variety of sounds.

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🤘 Iron Maiden

#115: Eric Oblander

April 28, 2023

Scott Lucas and co-hosts Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser interview guest Eric Oblander, harmonica player from the blues rock band Five Horse Johnson. Oblander discusses his musical journey, touring extensively in Europe with Five Horse Johnson in the early 2000s, and recording with the band Clutch. The conversation touches on various topics including favorite cover songs, the preparations involved with getting a colonoscopy, and announcing upcoming live Lifers podcast shows in Chicago and Madison.

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#88: Road Report #13

October 21, 2022

Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss food preferences, including Gabe's unusual peanut butter, jelly and pickle sandwich, while driving between shows on their current tour. They also talk about the bands they've been listening to lately, upcoming Halloween costumes, and reminisce about having to stretch out their opening sets when touring with Stone Temple Pilots. The conversation meanders humorously as the band kills time on the road.