The Dead Zone

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#246: Russ Spice and the East Side Kids of 1983

January 23, 2026

Scott Lucas and his bandmates from Local H host lifelong friend Russ Spice, a sound engineer who grew up with Scott in Zion, Illinois in the early 1980s. They reminisce about their shared childhood experiences, including learning guitar together, forming teenage bands with songs like "I Hate You," ordering pizza to their teacher's classroom, and a memorable incident where a young Gary Coleman punched Russ in the gut after being asked for an autograph at their elementary school. The group discusses their favorite cultural moments from 1983, including albums like Iron Maiden's "Piece of Mind," Genesis's self-titled record, and Pink Floyd's "The Final Cut," as well as movies like "Scarface," "Risky Business," and "The Dead Zone," with the conversation devolving into a heated debate between Scott and Ben about the merits of different film scores and David Cronenberg adaptations.

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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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