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IO episode 52 (enhanced) - Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass, Freddy Madball Feb 08, 2010

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut) and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River) for a chat about sadness, money, regionalism and more. Includes an exclusive in-studio performance! Then Ronen welcomes Freddy Cricien a.k.a. Freddy Madball (Madball, Hazen Stree) about religion, politics, and the release of his new hip-hop album, Catholic Guilt.

IO episode 51 (enhanced) - Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo Jan 12, 2010

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Polar Bear Club vocalist Jimmy Stadt and bassist Goose to chat about nicknames, influence pigeonholing, marking copy and more. Ronen then talks to Crime In Stereo vocalist Kristian Hallbert and bassist/vocalist Alex Dunne about learning experiences, GPS conspiracy theories, V.O.D. and much more!

IO episode 50 (enhanced) - Shadows Fall, Ep. 50 Spectacular Dec 07, 2009

Our 50th episode! Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair for a discussion about the ever-changing music industry, The Grammys, meaningful content and much more . Plus the Issue Oriented Episode 50 Clip Show Spectacular.

IO episode 49 (enhanced) - Michael Olender, Jonathan Kalafer Nov 07, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Burnt By The Sun vocalist Mike Olender for a talk about good and evil, the personal perils of creativity, and his band's new release Heart of Darkness. Then Ronen talks to film maker Jonathan Kalafer about his new award-winning documentary, We Love You.

IO episode 48 (enhanced) - The Kominas Oct 08, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Punjabi punk pioneers The Kominas for a discussion about extremism, bigotry, Islam, punk, and much more. While The Kominas have been featured in various mainstream media outlets like CNN, MTV and Rolling Stone, they have never been profiled in such detail as is presented in this interview.

IO episode 47 (enhanced) - John Nolan and Billy Hamilton Sep 03, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes John Nolan (Straylight Run, ex-Taking Back Sunday) for an interview and performance; Ronen and John discuss Long Island, secular rock music, food and much more. Includes an exclusive performance and premiere of John's new solo material. Then Ronen talks to Billy Hamilton (Silverstein) about post-hardcore, stupid hair, screamo and more.

IO episode 46 (enhanced) - Cobra Skulls Aug 18, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Cobra Skulls four an outstanding conversation about five-month tours, the end of free water, the origins of Los Angeles, playing good music and much more.

IO episode 45 (enhanced) - Frank Turner Aug 05, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Frank Turner for an interview and performance. Ronen and Frank discuss constant connectivity, the life of the journeyman musician, and much more. Frank performs two songs from his September 2009 release Poetry of the Deed, as well as "Pass It Along" - previously unrecorded and unreleased.

IO episode 44 (enhanced) - David Moore and Justin Brannan Jul 06, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to DAVID MOORE (ex-Chamberlain) about his new release, substance in music, reuniting with fellow Chamberlain colleague Adam Rubenstein (also featured in the interview) and much more. Then Ronen talks to JUSTIN BRANNAN of MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD about New York City, options paralysis, folk music and much more. This episode features the world premiere of new music from MPB's upcoming full-length, Do Not Resusciate, due later this year. This episode also features the debut of a new segment - Influence Oriented, with Zack Shapiro.

IO episode 43 (enhanced) - Chris Wollard and Pulin Modi May 27, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS WOLLARD (HOT WATER MUSIC, THE DRAFT) about his new release, letting creative process reveal itself, and the future of his music. Then Ronen talks to PULIN MODI of PETA2 about vegetarianism, having friends of different stripes, and the why bacon tastes good.

IO episode 42 (enhanced) - Fake Problems, Good Old War, Mansions Apr 08, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS FARREN and DEREK PERRY of FAKE PROBLEMS about pop music, the death of the old music industry, keeping art relevant and much more. Includes an acoustic performance of "HeartBPM" and "Mr. Rock and Roll Role" (unreleased). Then Ronen welcomes performances from GOOD OLD WAR and MANSIONS. Also, the second installment of Justin Brannan, A Person Familiar With The Matter - hosted by Justin Brannan (MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, INDECISION).

IO episode 41 (enhanced) - Propagandhi, Mike Hale Mar 25, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS HANNAH and TODD KOWALSKI of PROPAGANDHI about sarcasm as a tool for positive change, personal compromises and much more. Then Ronen talks to MIKE HALE (IN THE RED, GUNMOLL) about personal tribulation, chasing one's dreams and more. This episode also features the first installment of Justin Brannan, A Person Familiar With The Matter - hosted by Justin Brannan (MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, INDECISION).

IO episode 40 (enhanced) - The Gaslight Anthem, Blackened, Domn Giovanni Records Jan 28, 2009

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to BENNY HOROWITZ of THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM about the perils of success, steady decision making, the band's meteoric rise and much more. Then Ronen talks to BLACKENED about growing up, playing angry music for the fun of it, and more. Then Ronen talks to JOE STEINHARDT of Don Giovanni Records about strategy, sounds, and how to stay afloat as a small player in a tumultuous music industry.

IO episode 39 (enhanced) - H2O, Theresa Kereakes, Fest 7 Recap Dec 31, 2008

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to ADAM BLAKE and RUSTY PISTACHIO of H2O about the band's seven-year hiatus, smiling, Chinese Democracy adn more! Then Ronen talks to photograhper Theresa Kereakes about her show Unguarded Moments - Backstage and Beyond, which features candid photos of Belinda Carlisle, Billy Idol, The Sex Pistols and many others. We also take a listen back to some of the sounds of this year's THE FEST 7.

IO episode 38 (enhanced) - Tom Gabel, Freddy Cricien, Let Me Run Nov 26, 2008

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to TOM GABEL of AGAINST ME! about his new solo effort, watching what you say and more. Tom performs two songs live in the IO studio. Then Ronen talks to MADBALL's FREDDY CRICIEN about artistic integrity, misconceptions and more. Also, New Jersey's LET ME RUN perform two songs live in the IO studio.

IO episode 37 (enhanced) - F_cked Up and Poison the Well Oct 29, 2008

Ronen talks to F_UCKED UP's Mike Haliechuk and Josh Zucker about misinformation, friendship and soooo much more. Then Ronen talks to POISON THE WELL guitarist Ryan Primack about the band's upcoming (J. Robbins-produced) full length, the economics of band survival and more.

IO episode 36 (enhanced) - Thursday and Cristy Road Sep 30, 2008

Host Ronen Kauffman talks to THURSDAY's STEVE PEDULLA and ANDREW EVERDING about new releases, the band's relationship with entertainment media and much more. Then Ronen talks to artist CRISTY ROAD about her new illustrated novel Bad Habits, political art and the importance of creative growth.

IO episode 35 (enhanced) - Bouncing Souls, Tony Weinbender, Bridge and Tunnel Aug 26, 2008

Ronen talks to THE BOUNCING SOULS' PETE STEINKOPH and BRIAN KIENLEN about optimism, mp3s and vinyl for '09 and much more. Then Ronen talks to TONY WEINBENDER (No Idea Records, THE FEST) about this year's THE FEST 7 and much more; BRIDGE AND TUNNEL play acoustic versions of two songs from their new release, East/West.

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