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Leonard Cohen

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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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#267: Tanner Dane

September 4, 2026

Scott and his co-hosts interview Tanner Dane, a Chicago musician who leads both the band Holly and pursues a solo career, about his innovative lakefront pop-up concerts that have drawn thousands of fans and legal trouble from the city. The episode also features discussion about Scott's recent sold-out show where he asked audience members to put away their phones, his upcoming New Year's Eve performances, and the challenges Tanner faces navigating the modern music industry's demands for social media engagement while his completed album remains unreleased by his label. The hosts wrap up with their regular segment debating the best opening lines in music history, featuring picks ranging from Public Enemy to Kenny Rogers.

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#149: Road Report #18

December 15, 2023

Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss Christmas songs and movies while Scott is on tour with his band Local H. They each share their top picks for best Christmas songs, debating the merits of traditional favorites versus more alternative selections. The lighthearted conversation also covers 70s and 80s pop culture nostalgia.

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