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The Wizard of Oz

Referenced in 9 episodes

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#263: Sisyphus! Sisyphus!! Sisyphus!!!

July 24, 2026

Ben discovers Scott hasn't heard a specific Beatles song's background vocals are "Frère Jacques," sparking debate about whether Beatles deep cuts exist and discussion of Paul McCartney's distinctive bass lines that reportedly annoyed his bandmates. The conversation meanders through game show memories, with Gabe revealing he grew up competing with his five brothers to win Name That Tune so the victor could sit on the couch instead of the floor, and Scott attending an STP show in Montana where Herb embarrassed him by wearing a Red Cross shirt—referencing the band's well-known "Big Bang Baby" resemblance to Red Cross's sound. Scott compares Gabe's vinyl shipping operation to Sisyphus repeatedly pushing a boulder uphill, though Gabe doesn't recognize the Greek mythology reference and has to look it up.

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#248: The Doozie

February 20, 2026

Local H frontman Scott Lucas discovers that Enjoy the Ride Records announced a 30th anniversary reissue of the band's album "As Good As Dead" while he was on vacation, even though the band and their label GMP Records were already in the process of acquiring licensing rights from Universal Music for their own official reissue. Lucas criticizes Enjoy the Ride for only attempting contact through a Facebook Messenger DM rather than using easily available contact information, and expresses frustration that Universal had already licensed the album to another label without informing the band, resulting in lost sales for their planned release. The episode also covers backlash from fans over the band's participation in an anti-ICE benefit show and upcoming tour dates with Filter and the Toadies.

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#241: Tha Caterer III

November 28, 2025

The episode features guest Josh Caterer from the band Smoking Popes. They discuss his band's upcoming shows with Scott Lucas and the band Menthol, reminisce about touring together in the 90s, and play a game called "What's the Best" about the best guest spots on songs.

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#218: Bethany Dwyer

May 9, 2025

Bethany Dwyer discusses her multifaceted career as a standup comedian, writer, filmmaker and self-help author with the hosts of the Lifers podcast. She explains how her experiences with fear and seeking her authentic self led her to write the book "Break Free From Fear" to help others conquer their fears. Dwyer also talks about her views on conspiracy theories, her band Haunted Air, and movies that had a profound impact on her worldview such as The Matrix and The Wizard of Oz.

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🎸 Replacements

#199: Bob Lugowe, Prince & ICP

November 28, 2024

In this episode, Bob Lugowe discusses his music industry career, including working at record labels like Relapse Records and Sony. Lugowe and the hosts discuss their favorite Prince songs as part of the show's "What's the Best" segment. The conversation also touches on Lugowe's love for the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse.

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#192: Road Report #22: The Last In Line

October 11, 2024

Scott and Gabe discuss their experiences on the current tour, including meeting fans, playing shows at high elevation, and visiting unique venues. They debate favorite movie topics like RoboCop sequels and the films of Francis Ford Coppola and Todd Phillips. The conversation also covers Scott's upcoming movie screening in Chicago and his hopes to show the film in other cities.

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🤘 Iron Maiden

#191: Road Report #21 (with Ronnie DiCola!)

October 1, 2024

Scott, Ben, and special guest Ronnie DiCola record a podcast episode while on tour in Memphis, Tennessee. They discuss Kris Kristofferson's recent passing, swap stories from the road, and debate which are the best road trip movies of all time. The casual, humorous conversation touches on wide-ranging topics and showcases the camaraderie between the hosts.

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🎸 Replacements

#185: Johnny Wator

August 23, 2024

Johnny Wator, longtime Chicago musician and founder of Daredevil guitar pedals, discusses his experiences touring and playing in bands like The Last Vegas and The Evictions. Wator and the hosts have an in-depth discussion about 80s hair metal bands and songs, debating their favorites from that era of rock music.

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#98: Dumb And Dumber

December 30, 2022

Scott, Gabe, Ben and special guest Justine provide commentary while watching the 1994 comedy film Dumb and Dumber. They discuss behind-the-scenes facts about the movie, share thoughts on the plot and characters, and debate which songs from the soundtrack the band Local H should cover at their upcoming New Year's Eve shows. The group also reminisces about seeing the film when it originally came out and analyzes how it holds up nearly 30 years later.

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