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#215: Cars: Ten and Two

April 18, 2025

In this episode, Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss songs about cars after Gabe's car was recently totaled in a roundabout accident. They debate songs like Panama by Van Halen, I Can't Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar, Drive My Car by the Beatles, and others.

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#187: Album Imploder: Whatever Happened To PJ Soles? (Side 1)

September 6, 2024

Scott Lucas of the band Local H discusses the writing and recording of their 2004 album Whatever Happened to PJ Soles? with two of the album's producers. They go in-depth on the creative process, influences, and production techniques behind each song on the first half of the album. The band aimed to create an ambitious, experimental rock record that was "handmade" with analog recording methods and a wide variety of sounds.

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#165: April F-f-f-foolin’

April 5, 2024

In this episode of the Lifers podcast, the hosts Scott, Jade and Ben discuss their favorite songs from The Lemonheads album "It's a Shame About Ray", promote the Wisconsin Film Festival, and debate whether Curb Your Enthusiasm is better than Seinfeld. They also reminisce about a man named Adam Jacob who used to record live music shows in Chicago.

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#141: Halloween IV: The Final Chapter

October 27, 2023

In this Halloween-themed episode, the hosts are joined by Ryan Oestrike, the general manager of the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. They each share their picks for the best horror movies of all time, discussing classics like Nightmare on Elm Street, The Thing, Night of the Living Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and more. The conversation also touches on the challenges of programming horror movie marathons and events.

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#106: What’s The Best?!?: Covers

February 24, 2023

The hosts discuss and play their top 5 favorite cover songs, with picks ranging from The Specials covering "A Message to You Rudy" by Dandy Livingstone to Cheap Trick's rendition of "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino. They debate what makes a great cover song and whether the covers are better than the originals. No songs were picked by more than one host, highlighting the wide diversity of opinions and tastes when it comes to great cover songs.

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🎸 Replacements

#102: Justin Slazinik

January 27, 2023

Justin Slazinik, formerly of the band Sullen, discusses his new solo album "Lick Them Tomorrow" and his journey getting sober after struggling with alcohol for many years. The conversation covers Slazinik's musical influences, his time touring as a tech for the band Local H, and reconnecting with old bandmates. Slazinik expresses gratitude for the support of friends like the host Scott Lucas during his rough times.

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#90: Road Report #15: Wausau You Have Me Do?

November 3, 2022

In this episode, Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss the current Local H tour, reminisce about old video games and candy, and debate the merits of The Replacements vs Iron Maiden. They also discuss the horror movie Terrifier 2 and the Beatles' newly released Revolver box set.