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Wilco

Referenced in 17 episodes

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#262: Deanna Belos #4

July 10, 2026

Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer discusses the band's fourth album "Probable Cause," recorded at Electrical Audio, ahead of their extensive summer tour that includes dates from Iowa City to Seattle, San Diego, and Jacksonville. The episode features a "What's the Best Fourth Records" segment where the hosts and Belos debate classic fourth albums including Led Zeppelin IV, The Replacements' "Tim," Iron Maiden's "Piece of Mind," and Belos's pick of Modest Mouse's "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," while also revealing her controversial favorite album is Hootie and the Blowfish's "Cracked Rear View.\

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#253: In The Weeds In The Woods

April 24, 2026

Scott hosts from the North Woods with poor internet connection while Ben and Gabe join remotely to discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, where Scott won their prediction contest with Iron Maiden, Ben scored with Joy Division/New Order and Oasis, and Gabe picked up points for Billy Idol and Phil Collins despite initially choosing the latter under false pretenses about Genesis not being inducted. They also debate the merits of the new 45 RPM vinyl pressing of Local H's "As Good as Dead" 30th anniversary edition, announce an upcoming Toadies tour (with one cancelled Asbury Park date), and rank their favorite weed songs including Paul McCartney's "Let Me Roll It," Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," and Afroman's "Because I Got High.\

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#238: Road Report #26: One Battle After Another

October 31, 2025

Scott discusses the ups and downs of the current Local H tour, including a confrontation with an unruly fan at the merch booth in Cleveland. The band also reminisces about their recent shows and experiences on the East Coast leg of the tour.

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

December 12, 2024

In this 200th episode of the Lifers podcast, hosts Scott and Gabe discuss their favorite episodes and guests over the show's history, as voted on by listeners. Top episodes feature guests like Jeanine Andersson, Jeff Murphy, and Andy Gerber, with Scott's dad taking the top spot. The hosts also reflect on the show's evolution and recurring segments like "road reports".

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#196: Jesse Malin

November 8, 2024

Musician Jesse Malin discusses his music career, from early punk bands to going solo, as well as challenges he's faced including a rare spinal stroke he suffered in 2021. Malin talks about his friendships and collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer, and Martin Scorsese. The episode closes with Malin and the hosts each sharing some of their favorite songs by The Clash.

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#173: Jonny Polonsky

May 31, 2024

Jonny Polonsky discusses his musical journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a professional musician in LA. As a teenager, he made home recordings that he sent to Frank Black of the Pixies, which led to getting signed to Rick Rubin's American Recordings label. Polonsky has since worked as a solo artist and played with bands like Puscifer. His new album Supernatural Radio is coming out on Loose Groove Records.

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#168: Scott McCaughey

April 26, 2024

Scott McCaughey discusses his long career as a musician, from founding the Young Fresh Fellows in the 1980s Seattle music scene to collaborating with R.E.M., Robyn Hitchcock, Wilco and many others. He shares stories about touring, songwriting, recovering from a stroke in 2017, and his tendency to write songs about other bands and musicians. Throughout the free-flowing conversation, McCaughey reflects on his prolific output and enduring passion for making music.

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#156: 156. QUITTERS - Starring Freda Love Smith!!!

February 2, 2024

Freda Love Smith discusses her new book "Quit Everything", which explores her experiences giving up alcohol, sugar, caffeine, social media and other vices. While not a self-help guide, the book examines the role of addiction and the challenges and benefits of quitting things in midlife. Smith also talks about drinking songs and the sometimes problematic ways alcohol is romanticized in pop culture.

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#136: Lifers Lunch Live

September 22, 2023

Scott, Gabe and Ben do a casual lunchtime episode of the Lifers podcast. They chat about various topics like what they brought for lunch, shows Gabe has been attending in Indianapolis, favorite teenage movies, and whether Prince or Jimmy Page is the better guitarist. A few listeners call in with additional questions for the hosts before Scott has to leave for a second lunch meeting.

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#114: Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter

April 21, 2023

Scott Lucas and Gabe Rodriguez are joined by Scott's daughter Lily Reiser to discuss various topics including bootleg band merchandise, the upcoming "Festival of 1982" cover band show featuring Scott, and trying to guess which Canadian bands from 1982 might be covered. The episode ends with a young fan named Helena interviewing Scott about his favorite Local H songs, candies, albums to record, and Christmas stories.

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#76: Max Crawford

July 29, 2022

Max Crawford, a multi-instrumentalist who plays trumpet, works the scoreboard at Wrigley Field, and has been a bartender at Metro in Chicago for 30 years. He has played with bands like Poi Dog Pondering and Wilco, and shares stories about his music career starting in Austin before moving to Chicago. Some of his favorite shows he's seen at Metro include Prince, Bob Dylan, and Tom Jones.

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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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#49: Joe Dapier and The French Dispatch

January 14, 2022

In this podcast episode, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser discuss the movie The French Dispatch and other pop culture topics with their guest Joe Dapier, who was the drummer for the band Dovetail Joint. They debate the merits of various Wes Anderson and Woody Allen films, reminisce about the 90s Chicago music scene, and argue about Led Zeppelin songs.

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#1: Ben's Bits #1 - Waiting for Steve Tulipana

December 7, 2021

Scott, Gabe and Ben engage in a wide-ranging conversation while waiting for guest Steve Tulipana to arrive. They discuss topics including the new Beatles documentary Get Back, albums by the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, and various movies and TV shows. The conversation is filled with tangents, inside jokes and playful arguments between the hosts.

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#22: Jeff Murphy

July 9, 2021

Scott Lucas of the band Local H talks with Jeff Murphy of the band Shoes about their shared experiences growing up and starting bands in Zion, Illinois. They discuss the challenges and benefits of coming from a small town with strict rules, Shoes' early home recordings and unique album-making process, and working with record labels. Throughout the conversation, Murphy shares fascinating stories about Shoes' career and imparts valuable wisdom about staying true to your musical vision.

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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.

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#12: A Massive Overestimation Of Consumer Curiosity: The 3x5 Tour

April 30, 2021

In 1996, the bands Local H, Limblifter and Stanford Prison Experiment went on the 3x5 Tour, where three bands played for $5 to attract music fans. Despite expectations of label and media support, the shows were poorly attended and the tour became emblematic of the over-estimation of consumer interest by record labels in the 90s alternative rock scene.