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🤘 Iron Maiden

#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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#258: Dellz-A-Poppin'

June 4, 2026

Ben Reiser, Scott Lucas, and Gabe Rodriguez discuss scheduling conflicts and communication issues before diving into topics including their new vinyl record release (which Gabe delivered late to shows), Scott's touring with the Toadies through Wisconsin Dells, and various tangents about salad recipes, turntables, water parks, and Gabe's rescue of an injured tortoise in Florida. The episode features their usual banter about quality control, with Scott criticizing both Gabe's faulty turntable and his approach to selling records to customers who may not actually play them.

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#220: The Tush Push Boogie or: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Panel

May 22, 2025

Scott, Gabe, and Ben discuss a variety of topics including a new Lemonheads single, Bruce Springsteen's political activism, and Gabe's malfunctioning computer. The conversation veers into subjects like worst concert experiences and bad venue interactions before devolving into a chaotic panel discussion with numerous uninvited guests joining in.

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#181: The “Stick To The Music” Episode

July 26, 2024

In this episode, the hosts Scott, Ben, Gabe and Steve discuss politics and whether it should mix with music and entertainment. They debate online arguments about fascism and share their views on the upcoming US election. Each host also picks a favorite piece of political art, including songs, movies and books like One by Metallica, All the President's Men, and Idiocracy. Overall, they explore the intersection of politics and pop culture.

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🎸 Replacements

#170: 170. QUITTERS - Tim Edwards

May 10, 2024

Tim Edwards, former booking agent for the band Local H, discusses his career in the music industry and his decision to quit booking bands in 2018. He shares anecdotes about booking shows for Local H, including an infamous college frat party gig that went disastrously wrong.

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#72: Matt Walker

July 1, 2022

Matt Walker, a prolific drummer who has played with bands like Filter, Smashing Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Morrissey and Garbage, discusses his music career. He talks about growing up in a musical family, early bands he played in, almost touring with Nine Inch Nails, the ups and downs of playing with Smashing Pumpkins and Cupcakes, and his long stint drumming for Morrissey. Walker also shares stories of encounters with musical legends like David Bowie, Chrissie Hynde and Bono.

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#35: Matt Garcia

October 8, 2021

Scott Lucas and Matt Garcia discuss the early days of their band Local H, including their influences from metal and punk music that shaped the band's heavy sound. Garcia, who was Local H's original bass player, left the band in the early 1990s due to personal struggles and the challenges of the rock and roll lifestyle. Though Garcia has some regrets, he is ultimately happy with his decision to leave and has gone on to have a fulfilling career as an artist in Portland.