Had a really awesome 1 on 1 conversation with Jake Rees about so many things that it feels inappropriately reductionist to try and sum it up in a couple sentences. Just listen and trust me that this is one of the best episodes yet. At least I think so anyway. I just feel like this was the type of conversation that represents what I want this podcast to be about as I move forward. Jake killed a performance of a new No Fun Club song in the beginning as well. Enjoy y’alls! Air date: 1/29/2020.

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Well, Spencer and I were hanging out on my porch after our first rehearsal together for In A Daydream, and we were talking about music and the local scene quite a bit so I figured hey, why not fire up the mics since this is the type of shit I talk about on the podcast anyway. Spencer has no shortage of tour stories and I really enjoy hearing his insight overall. Hope you all enjoy out in Listenerville. Thanks for listening! Air date: 1/22/2020.

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Hung out with one of my absolute favorite local bands, Andrea Doria. We have a kind of unique relationship characterized by almost constant bits and taking satirical jabs at each other, all balanced out by a genuine mutual respect for one another as musicians and as people. These guys go way back, and this episode is one of the more authentic feeling snapshots of a band made up of friends who aren’t afraid to tell each other how they feel, in a good way. I enjoy how much fun they have on stage, and I strongly recommend you go check out one of their upcoming shows! Thanks for listening, y’all. Air date: 1/14/2020.

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For this episode, I was joined by the Grand Rapids trio Parking Lots and their attorney (in the most Hunter S. Thompson sense of the word). Their album “Say Hello to the Elevator People” came out last year and has been getting a lot of plays on Spotify, and for good reason. I would describe their music as artsy surf rock, like Beach Boys with a Talking Heads aesthetic. Their lyrics show a wisdom beyond their years and a flair for the avant-garde. They are also pretty silly and performed a 6-minute song about monkeys on the podcast, so clearly they have a sense of humor. Check out their music and I hope you enjoy the episode! Air date: 1/12/2020.

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Colin came over with the intention to talk about the Conor Oberst cover compilation he organized, played on, and had me play on, along with several other local bands. The compilation can be found on Ship & Sail’s bandcamp page and a link in Ship & Sail’s Instagram bio. We talked about a lot of other random life stuff too, and Colin played a new song at the end so stick around to hear my favorite lyrics he’s written thus far. Thanks for listening! Air date: 1/4/2020.

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2019 has been a hectic year for me and I’m sure a lot of you guys as well. As the year comes to a close, I wanted to do an episode to reflect on how this podcast has grown into something way cooler than I could have imagined, as well as talk about some of the highlights for me as a host of this show the past year. I also wanted to thank all of you who listen and make the work it takes to keep this thing chugging along seem worth it. I am full of gratitude, sincerely. Thanks for listening, and I hope you all had a great holiday and have a happy new year. Air date: 12/29/2019.

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Hung out with Tanner Ellis and talked about his project Young Adult Fiction’s new record, “Much Too Big to Be a Lapdog” which is AWESOME. He explained how the hell one uses a tape deck to achieve the gloriously warbly sounds you can find all throughout his new record. Colin from Ship and Sail came along for the ride as well. I’m fortunate enough to be playing a show with YAF on Saturday, 12/28 at Ann Arbor’s Blind Pig, along with Pursuer, Andrea Doria, and Benthos. Would love to see some podcast listeners at the show! Thanks for listening, peeps. Air date: 12/18/2019.

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Chilled with 3/5 of Hexing from Grand Rapids! Their new record “In Tandem,” recorded with Nick Diener at Oneder Studios, is streaming everywhere now! If you like bands like The Wonder Years or The Starting Line, then you will love Hexing. Check out their record release show this Saturday 12/21 at the Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids with Greet Death, Okay Cool, and Antighost. Thanks for listening! Air date: 12/17/19.

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