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Ramones

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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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#177: Dimitri Coats

June 28, 2024

Dimitri Coats, member of the rock band OFF!, discusses the making of his debut film Free LSD which is connected to the band's final album of the same name. The film took nearly 8 years to complete due to financing challenges, but Coats was determined to see the unique project through, surrounding himself with an experienced team including Twin Peaks editor Duwayne Dunham. Free LSD will be screening in theaters across the country in July and August 2023, coinciding with OFF!'s final live shows.

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#170: 170. QUITTERS - Tim Edwards

May 10, 2024

Tim Edwards, former booking agent for the band Local H, discusses his career in the music industry and his decision to quit booking bands in 2018. He shares anecdotes about booking shows for Local H, including an infamous college frat party gig that went disastrously wrong.

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#147: Michael Tedder

December 1, 2023

Michael Tedder discusses his book "Top 8: How MySpace Changed Music" and shares his thoughts on selling out in the music industry. The guests also play a game picking their favorite songs from 2003.

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#4: Ben's Bits #4 - We Are 138!!! (Let it Breathe edition)

October 11, 2023

Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez, Ben Reiser and guest Herb Rosen draft their top Misfits songs to celebrate the 138th episode of the Lifers podcast. The hosts discuss their love of the horror punk band, share personal stories, and argue over which Misfits tracks are the best.

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#137: Marc Solheim

September 29, 2023

Mark Solheim, the talent buyer for Riot Fest, discusses what goes into booking and organizing the annual music festival in Chicago. He shares behind-the-scenes insights on securing major headliners like The Cure, curating each day's lineup to have a certain theme and aesthetic, and some of the logistical challenges in the days following the festival. The hosts also do a "What's the Best" segment focused on everyone's favorite songs by The Cure.

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#132: Sleepaway Glamp

August 25, 2023

Scott, Gabe, Ben and their significant others are on a "glamping" retreat at Camp Wandawega in Wisconsin. Scott and Gabe performed at a campfire the previous night, with mixed results. The group shares stories and jokes about their experiences at the camp so far, and discuss movies, music and pop culture tangents throughout the conversation.

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#124: Greg Norton

June 30, 2023

In this episode, Greg Norton, former bassist of Hüsker Dü, discusses the band's early years, rise to prominence, and eventual breakup. He shares candid stories about the rivalries and tensions between band members Bob Mould and Grant Hart, and talks about inaccuracies in popular accounts of the band's history. Norton also discusses his post-Hüsker Dü musical projects and his recent battle with prostate cancer.

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#118: Jerry Newbrough

May 19, 2023

Scott Lucas and his co-hosts Gabe and Ben interview Jerry Newbrough, an old friend of Scott's who he was in his first band with called the Family Cruisers back in the 1980s. They reminisce about playing music together, the punk rock scene in Madison, Wisconsin, and Jerry's experiences working at the legendary music venue OK's. Though Jerry no longer plays music publicly, he explains that quitting the music business allowed him to regain his pure love for music itself.

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#116: Michael Alago

May 5, 2023

In this episode, Michael Alago discusses his music industry career, from working at the Ritz in the early 1980s to signing bands like Metallica and White Zombie at Elektra and Geffen Records. He also talks about his friendships with artists like Cyndi Lauper, Eric Bogosian and John Lydon of Public Image Ltd.

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#105: Walter Schreifels

February 17, 2023

In this episode, Walter Schreifels discusses his musical journey from Gorilla Biscuits and Quicksand to CIV and Rival Schools. He reflects on the challenges of making music in the major label system in the 90s and the creative process behind Quicksand's 2017 reunion album Interiors.

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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.