Cooley High

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#146: Jess Margera

November 24, 2023

Jess Margera, drummer of the band CKY, discusses the early days of the band and how their unique mix of music and skate videos helped them gain a following. He shares stories of touring with Guns N' Roses in their "weirdest period" and reflects on the challenges of the music industry and staying creative during the pandemic. The hosts and guest also banter about their favorite songs with "black" in the title to tie into the Black Friday theme.

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#144: What’s The Best?!?: Green Day

November 17, 2023

The episode discusses the band Green Day in honor of the 30th anniversary of their album Dookie. The hosts share their favorite Green Day songs and debate the band's merits, with some praising their catchy pop-punk songwriting while others find the music less compelling.

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#142: Jon Hertzberg, T.R. Baskin and Chicago Movies

November 3, 2023

The podcast episode discusses Chicago-based movies with guest Jonathan Hertzberg, who runs the boutique Blu-ray label Fun City Editions. Hertzberg is releasing a Blu-ray of the 1971 film T.R. Baskin, which was shot in Chicago and features an audio commentary track by the podcast hosts.

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#135: What's The Best?!?: Teen Movies (with Jennifer Reeder)

September 15, 2023

Jennifer Reeder, director of the films Perpetrator and Knives and Skin, joins the Lifers podcast hosts to discuss their favorite teen movies. They each share their top 3 picks, with Reeder choosing Valley Girl, Carrie, and 10 Things I Hate About You, while the hosts select films like River's Edge, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Heathers, and Zapped. The conversation touches on what makes a great, iconic teen movie and some of the most memorable performances and moments from their selections.

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