Category Archives: Michigan

ITN 160 | Painted Friends (Metro Detroit, MI)

Michigan, United States

I welcome back Mitch and Jeremiah of Painted Friends to the pod! These dudes are friends of mine and were one of the first 10 episodes ever of the podcast, and they’ve been pumping out the high-concept artsy brand of indie rock they do best ever since. They have too much going on to even really start writing about, so just listen to the episode or go check out their catalog wherever you stream music. Thank you for listening. Air date: 6/9/2025.

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ITN 159 | Pesky Kid (Saginaw, MI)

Australia, Michigan, United States

Whether you know him as Pesky Kid, or maybe Pierre St. Jupiter, or That Guy From Kickstand, or simply Ben, you probably know that his dude has a mind that is always ticking. We talk about books, music, the middle ground where art and content meet, and honestly a ton of other stuff that you’ll just have to listen to the episode to see for yourself. The one thing I’ll say for sure is that if you want to let loose and have a good time, go see a Pesky Kid show. And if you can’t do that, doomscrolling through his band’s content is a decent alternative entertainment option.

Thank you for listening. Air date: 3/24/2025.

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ITN 158 | Danny VanZandt in the library with the steel guitar (Detroit, MI)

Australia, Michigan, United States

We’re (I’m) back (kinda)! For the first episode in nearly one hundred years, I interviewed my good friend and In a Daydream bandmate, Danny VanZandt. His new album “Proust in the Kitchen with the Wooden Spoon!” is now streaming everywhere, and I think it’s his most personal work from a lyrical POV, while also having an air of storytelling that makes some of the songs feel like they could be about anybody. We deep dive into the writing process and meaning behind almost every song, while reprising the good old fashioned Invite The Neighbors silliness. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping in the future, as I am looking to do one or two a month moving forward!

Thank you for listening. Air date: 2/17/25.

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ITN 156 | Cult Therapy (Flint, MI)

Michigan, United States

I spoke with a couple of the guys from Flint’s Cult Therapy. We talked about how growing up in actual cult-like religious settings influenced their music and who they are as humans in general, among other things. Their new album, “I’m Fine, Everything’s Okay” is out July 7th via Sloe Gin Fizz Records on all streaming platforms and cassette. Thank you for listening. Air date: 6/26/2023.

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ITN 154 | Mac Kish (Ann Arbor, MI)

Michigan, United States

Sat down with Mac Kish and discussed his new album “Forest Fire” and how his own life experiences and mental health influence him as an artist and as a human. Check out his album release show June 16th at the Loving Touch in Ferndale! Thank you for listening. Air date: 6/5/2023.

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ITN 153 | Something Missing (Lansing, MI)

Michigan, United States

Chilled with 2/3 of Michigan’s Something Missing! We talked about their current and upcoming music, and Mica talked a but about the ins and outs of booking a huge fest like the PUG Fest coming up in July. Be sure to stream Something Missing’s jams wherever you get your music! Thanks for listening. Air date: 4/19/2023.

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ITN 152 | Trevor from Blood Castle (Detroit, MI)

Michigan, United States

Had Trevor from Blood Castle over to the house to educate me on the existence of the blossoming Doom Gaze Scene, where hardcore music took the torch from punk music, his trip to India to study soul yoga, and how becoming a dad changed his approach to music. Check out Blood Castle’s music wherever you stream, and thanks for listening! Hope you all enjoy the episode. Air date: 3/20/2023.

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ITN 151 | Au Gres’ Josh Kemp (Detroit, MI)

Michigan, United States

Another episode in a row with a fellow John Mayer fan with whom I have never had an actual real life conversation before! Au Gres is Josh’s solo music project, and after seeing them live, I was taken by how overwhelmingly positive the experience was, and the positivity radiating from Josh translated to how he came off in our conversation. I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking, and make sure to stream Au Gres wherever you listen to music. Air date: 3/13/2023.

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ITN 150 | noveltysongs’ Tyler Common (Detroit, MI)

Michigan, United States

How on Earth have I done 150 of these? 150 is one of those fancy milestone-sounding numbers, but it oddly feels like the third or fourth podcast I’ve done. Hard to explain. Anyway, check out noveltysongs album “Never-Ending Blues” wherever you stream music, and catch Tyler spinning at a Shrek rave near you! Air date: 2/28/2023.

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ITN 149 | Former Critics (Detroit, MI)

Michigan, United States

Finally! It only took about 4 years to get the logistics right, but finally the rock gods smiled upon us and Former Critics is now an official member of the ITN alumni family. Do you have what it takes to listen to the whole episode and get to the bonus content from their “Ring of Salt” (streaming everywhere now) album release show? Find out NEXT on Invite The Neighbors. DUN DUN DUN! Thanks for listening. Air date: 1/30/2023.

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