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Texas Is the Reason

Referenced in 6 episodes

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🤘 Iron Maiden

#174: Angela Mullenhour

June 7, 2024

Angela Mullenhour from the Chicago band Sybaris discusses the band's upcoming album, which was originally recorded in 2011 but is just now being released. She shares her musical influences growing up in Indiana, how she started playing guitar and writing songs after moving to Chicago, and the formation of Sybaris in the early 2000s. The hosts and Angela also discuss songs related to the theme of murder.

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🎸 Replacements

#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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#138: We Are 138!!!

October 6, 2023

In this episode, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez, Ben Reiser and special guest Herb Rosen discuss and rank their favorite songs by the punk band the Misfits, in honor of the podcast's 138th episode (a reference to the Misfits song "We Are 138"). They each take turns picking songs in a draft-style format.

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#53: J. Robbins

February 11, 2022

In this episode, J Robbins discusses his musical journey, from getting into the DC punk scene as a teen in the 80s to playing in influential bands like Government Issue and Jawbox. He shares insights into Jawbox's experience signing to a major label in the 90s while maintaining their DIY roots, and talks about his transition into producing and recording bands. Robbins also touches on Jawbox's recent reunion shows and the challenges of revisiting old material.

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#14: How To Fuck Up An Interview With Rick Froberg

May 15, 2021

In this episode, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser interview Rick Froberg from the bands Drive Like Jehu, Rocket from the Crypt, and Hot Snakes. They discuss the two Drive Like Jehu albums and debate which one is better, with Rick preferring the second album Yank Crime over the self-titled debut. Rick also shares stories about the early San Diego music scene, getting signed to Interscope Records, and the differences between his various bands.