Magnolia

Referenced in 9 episodes

#269: (Why Don't We Do It In The) Road Report

October 2, 2026

Scott arrives late to the podcast from Holbrook, Arizona where he's on the final leg of a tour with the Toadies, prompting discussion about restaurant etiquette after he witnessed his bandmate share an "all you can eat" pasta dish. Gabe recounts discovering a Florida bar with line dancing, which leads to extended debate about whether he's becoming a line dancer, while the hosts also argue about AI usage, laundry science, and compete to name the best opening lines from Beatles songs. The episode meanders through topics including the movie Magnolia, Jaws, and Scott's search for a specific Sub Pop children's t-shirt, with announcements about upcoming Florida shows where Gabe may join and a Lifers movie screening in Jersey City on November 21st.

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#268: Joe Swanberg

September 21, 2026

The Lifers podcast hosts Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez, and Ben Reiser interview filmmaker Joe Swanberg about his new film "The Sun Never Sets," shot on 35mm film in Anchorage, Alaska, marking his first theatrical release in a decade. Swanberg discusses his mumblecore filmmaking origins, his transition from digital to film, his current analog filmmaking projects including a pornographic short shot entirely on 16mm, and his video store ventures in Chicago. The episode concludes with the hosts and Swanberg discussing their favorite "needle drops" (musical cues) in film history, with selections ranging from the Pixies in Fight Club to Led Zeppelin in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

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#186: Greg Norman

August 30, 2024

Greg Norman, an engineer at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, discusses his experiences working at the studio and learning from Albini and others in the Chicago music scene. Norman and the podcast hosts discuss their favorite album productions, spanning genres from indie rock to heavy metal to country. They also reflect on Albini's legacy and impact after his recent passing.

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#134: Jennifer Reeder

September 8, 2023

In this episode, filmmaker Jennifer Reeder discusses her artistic journey from video art to feature films like Perpetrator. She shares how her Midwestern roots and experiences in the Chicago punk scene of the 90s have influenced her unique style that blends horror, musicals, and explorations of femininity. Reeder also talks about her creative process, her love for the city of Chicago, and feeling supported by her hometown film community.

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#99: Pat Healy

January 6, 2023

Pat Healy discusses his acting career, including working with renowned directors like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Werner Herzog. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from films such as Take Me, The Post, Rescue Dawn and Better Call Saul, and reflects on the current state of the film industry. Healy also talks about his love of movies from a young age and how that passion has fueled his work as an actor and filmmaker.

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#70: Gary Kessler

June 17, 2022

Gary Kessler, nicknamed the "MacGyver of Liars Club", discusses his experiences working at the iconic Chicago bar and his DIY approach to artwork, merch and interior design. Kessler reminisces about his time in the band American Motherload and his battle with cancer in his late 20s.

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#45: Joel Korte

December 17, 2021

Joel Korte, the founder of Chase Bliss Audio guitar pedals, discusses how he got into making effects pedals and the success of their popular Mood pedal. He explains some of the unique features of the Chase Bliss pedals, like the dip switches that allow for customization, and how the pedals are designed to be like a "blank canvas" for guitarists to create a wide variety of sounds.

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#25: Dave Pirner

July 31, 2021

In the podcast, Scott Lucas from the band Local H interviews Dave Pirner from Soul Asylum. They discuss the 1980s Minneapolis music scene that Soul Asylum emerged from, Pirner's creative influences and approach to songwriting, the challenges of sudden fame in the 1990s, and Pirner's move to New Orleans to recenter himself. Lucas and Pirner also share their frustrations with people refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, forcing them to postpone touring plans.

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#10: Michael Shannon

April 16, 2021

In this podcast episode, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser interview actor Michael Shannon. They discuss Shannon's theater work in Chicago in plays like Killer Joe and Bug, his transition into film, and his experiences working with directors like Martin Scorsese, William Friedkin and Curtis Hanson.

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