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Episode 58: Jimi Hendrix Part Nine - I Had to do It, Tappy Dec 15, 2021

On the grand finale of of our exhaustive series on Jimi Hendrix, we look at the last days of his short life and all the insanity that took place after. We also dive in to see if Jimi's death was more than a sad, unfortunate accident.
Jimi Death Breakdown: http://hendrix.guide.pagesperso-orange.fr/death.htm

Episode 57: Jimi Hendrix Part Eight - A Lesson In Magnesium Dec 02, 2021

On part eight of the guitar god Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his life through 1970. We look at how the Band of Gypsies didn't pan out as how Jimi had originally hoped, how his dream studio opened just in time for him to say goodbye to it, and how a seemingly random set of circumstances would line Jimi up perfectly to walk him straight to his untimely death.

Episode 56: Jimi Hendrix Part Seven - Eddie Kramer, NTP Nov 17, 2021

On part seven of our first musician ad infinitum, Jimi Hendrix, we travel with him through the year 1969, where the Jimi Hendrix Experience was disbanded, Jimi tried out his new band at Woodstock, and Mike Jeffery tightened his hold on the young guitar prodigy.

Episode 55: Jimi Hendrix Part Six - Marshall Marshall Marshall Nov 04, 2021

On this episode of On In Five, we are looking at even more of Jimi as he navigated his way through 1968; losing his long time manager Chas Chandler, finally dealing with his first manager Ed Chalpin, and even hinting at a full breakup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience as the world knew it.

Episode 54: Jimi Hendrix Part Five - Star Rockets in Sight Oct 20, 2021

On part five of our deep, deep dive into Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his life during the 2nd half of 1967, when the 25 year old would reemerge in the United States and attempt to simultaneously become the biggest rock star on both sides of the pond.

Episode 53: Jimi Hendrix Part Four - Contractually Obdiglated Oct 06, 2021

On part four of our series on Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at the end of his initial run in the UK. We look at how he managed to take the country by storm, how he dealt with getting on the first less-than-ideal tour, and how he worked every day to make sure his debut album was both incredibly well done and incredibly well promoted.

Episode 52: Jimi Hendrix Part Three - I Was an Ovaltiney Sep 22, 2021

On this episode of On In Five, we take a look at legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix as he found himself travelling across the pond to attempt to make a name for himself in London. He met some of the biggest musicians of all time, and knocked their socks off with his incredible talent and the perspective he brought to the genre they were all trying to perfect. Things started to take off for Jimi nearly as soon as it was wheels down in the UK, and it's all broken down on this episode.

Episode 51: Jimi Hendrix Part Two - The Original Lil Dicky Sep 08, 2021

On this episode of On In Five, we cover Jimi Hendrix as he attempted to make a name for himself as a guitarist. We see him make a half hearted attempt to be a military man like his father before him, we see him cut his teeth on the infamous Chitlin' Circuit, and we see just how his unwavering grooviness put him in the perfect position to become one of the biggest musicians of all time.

Episode 50: Jimi Hendrix Part One - Just a Couple Idiots Aug 25, 2021

In the first episode of our deep dive into Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his rough life growing up with a barely present mother and an overworked father, and the music he later graced the world with seemed to be in him from his earliest days. We look what turned James Hendricks into Jimi Hendrix.

Episode 49: Tom Waits Part Four - Cult Classic All Star Jul 29, 2021

In the conclusion of our series on Jazz-man turned Blues-man turned Experimental-man, Tom Waits, we take a look at his career from the time he moved out of the city to present day. We look at how he felt pushed out of the second label he joined, how he helped to put a variety of studios on the map, and how he handled the simultaneous worlds of doing stardom his way, and keeping himself and his family private.

On In Five Bonus: Interview with Mooka Rennick and Jeff Sloan of Prairie Sun Recording Studio Jul 15, 2021

On this bonus episode of On In Five, Anton talks with Mooka Rennick, the founder of Prairie Sun Recording Studio, and Jeff Sloan, the Studio Manager during the years of Tom Waits. The studio was used by Tom Waits for a few of his albums, including Bone Machine, Mule Variations, and the Orphan collection. They talk about their time working with Tom, how he discovered and used what has now been known as the Waits Room, and some other artists who have come through the studio.

Episode 48: Tom Waits Part Three - Justin's Sweet Marimba Jun 30, 2021

In part three of our series on experimental rocker Tom Waits, we take a look at his life through the 80's, after he left his longtime label to try out something completely new, pushing the boundaries on what his music could be, and trying out his talents on the big screen as well on the stage.

Episode 47: Tom Waits Part Two - The Coppola Conundrum Jun 16, 2021

On this episode of On In Five, we look at Tom Wait's life and career once he was fully in the groove of making music. Though the world and life of hotel living and street ratting he was building for himself turned out ot not be quite as fulfilling as he'd hoped. We're exploring Tom Waits in his Asylum years.

Episode 46: Tom Waits Part One - A Trunk Full of Hand Grenades Jun 02, 2021

In this episode of On In Five, we take a look at Tom Waits - an artist known for his unique voice, his calm and cool attitude, and his razor sharp wit. We look at him through his early years and do our best to understand how he became his night loving, diner frequenting, seedy self (and we mean that as a compliment).

Episode 45: Liberace Part Four - Show Fur Scott May 05, 2021

On the conclusion of our series on Liberace "Busterkeys", we look at the end of his life without his parents and with Scott Thorson. We look at the whole scandal that surrounds Liberace's most famous boy toy, how Liberace handled the whole affair, and finally the death of Liberace and the drama surrounding it.

Episode 44: Liberace Part Three - There's Always a Bigger House Apr 21, 2021

On part three of Liberace, we take a look at his life after the scandal at the Daily Mirror. We look at how he managed to be the highest paid entertainer of all time, how he managed to to succeed at nearly everything he did, and how he kept his two lives completely separated, creating one of the most elaborate characters in entertainment history.

Episode 43: Liberace Part Two - We're Getting Into Some Real Money Now Apr 07, 2021

In part two of our series on Liberace, we take a look at his life when his career really began to to take off. We see how a move to a new city helped him explode in popularity, we see how the addition of some screen time made him a house hold name, and we discuss how he was forced in court to defend a lie he was telling the whole world.

Episode 42: Liberace Part One - The Old World Remedy Mar 24, 2021

In part one of our series on Liberace, we take a look at how he went from Władziu to Walter to Lee to Liberace, how he made the perfect moves to get him on any and every stage he wanted, and we break down the different story he told in public vs the story he told in private, as he sewed the seeds to maintain one of the biggest lies in music history.

Episode 41: Mutt Lange - An Unspoken Agreement Mar 10, 2021

In this episode of On In Five, we look at not at a band or artist as we usually do, but rather a producer that helped loads of musicians reach their full potential. We are talking about producer extraordinaire and amateur Kermit the Frog impression artist Mutt Lange. We look at his childhood in South Africa and how it may have allowed him to lay the ground work to produce whomever he wanted, we take a look at some of the big projects he worked on through the 80s and 90s, and we take very uneducated guesses at whether we have seen the last of Mutt Lange in the music industry.

Episode 40: Shania Twain Part Three - The Twains and the Eight Horsepower Bus Feb 24, 2021

In the conclusion of our series on the queen of country, Shania Twain, we look at her career from the time she fired her friend Mary Bailey from her management position to current day. We look at how the country music scene attempted to shun her, and how she bested them; how she created her iconic sound; and how she dealt with the turmoil of losing her voice and her husband of 20+ years all at the same time. Plus we all try to finish the episode while were all falling asleep at the wheel. It's a real blast!

Episode 39: Shania Twain Part Two - A Fit, Handsome, Rich, South African Raised, Zambian Born Producer with Long Curly Blond Hair Feb 10, 2021

In part two of our series on Shania Twain, we take a look at the beginning of her career as a successful country musician. We look at life after the death of her parents and how she wanted to give up on singing, who saved her and brought her back, and the small steps she took to signing with a major label. And once she was on that label, how she took matters into her own hands to develop a style all her own.

Episode 38: Shania Twain Part One - Grandma Eileen Jan 27, 2021

In part one of our series on the best selling female country artist of all time, Shania Twain, we take a look at her life before she was reinventing what it meant to be a woman in country. Her childhood was less than stellar, having to deal with extreme poverty, physical and sexual abuse, and the death of her parents. All while trying to see if she could have a career in music.

Episode 37: Van Halen Part Three - Busting a McNutt Dec 30, 2020

In the conclusion of our series on big rockers Van Halen, we take a look at how the band dealt with David Lee Roth quitting the band, their time with the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar and how the relationship took a slow turn for the worst, their short stint with Gary Cherone, and everything else that happened leading up to the tragic death of Eddie Van Halen.

On In Five News: David Lee Roth - Wawazat!! Dec 23, 2020

On this On In Five News, we take a look at the life of David Lee Roth after his time in Van Halen, before rejoining the group in the late 2000s. We see how a promising start quickly fell apart for the singer, and how no matter what he tried to do, it all failed for him. We look at how the reunion for David and Van Halen was much more inevitable for the singer than he originally implied, and just how much he was willing to try for fame.

Episode 36: Van Halen Part Two - A Condiment Covered Golden Goose Dec 16, 2020

In part two of our series on Van Halen, we take a look at the band after they finally reached fame. We see how David Lee Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony handled the success they had worked so hard to achieve, and how the fame isn't always the dream people think it is. We see how they seemed to only do things right for so long, and what caused the rift that cause David Lee Roth to eventually go solo.

On In Five News: The Guitars of Eddie Van Halen Dec 09, 2020

In this special edition episode of On In Five News, we take a look at the world of Eddie Van Halen and his many iconic guitars. We look at how his obsessive tinkering created the most iconic guitar of all time, and how he rode that wave into creating a multimillion dollar brand with his name on it.

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Episode 35: Van Halen Part One - Berrymore, Dick Dec 02, 2020

In part one of our series on the So Cal Party Rockers, we break down the pre history of Van Halen. We look at where they came from and how they resisted getting together at all. We see how their grassroots campaign of playing whenever they could made them celebrities long before they were selling out arenas and trashing hotel rooms, and we look at how they made sure to put themselves in a position to get the record deal they were always hoping for.

Special Announcement From On In Five Nov 30, 2020

Just a quick update - Our episodes will becoming out on Wednesdays instead of Mondays from now on. Be on the lookout for our new series, starting on Wednesday!

Episode 34: Beethoven Part Five - A Pair of Young Oxen Nov 16, 2020

In the finale of our series on Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at the last few years of his miserable life. We see how he handled his final affairs with family and friends, how Karl was driven to the brink by his uncle, and how death finally caught up with the most important composer in history.

String Quartet No. 13 - Orion String Quartet
Sting Quartet No. 16 - Borromeo String Quartet

Episode 33: Beethoven Part Four - Rough Intercourse with Beethoven Nov 02, 2020

In part four of our series on Beethoven, we see how his continued growth in the world of music was both a blessing and a curse, as it elevated him to statuses he would never achieve otherwise, but also took a major tole on his sanity and well being. We look at his struggle with his family, a special mystery woman, and how he redefined the symphony for the rest of time.

Music Attribution:

Fifth Piano Concerto: Ursula Oppens, piano; DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Piano Sonata No. 26: Paavali Jumppanen
Symphony No. 7: John Michael

Episode 32: Beethoven Part Three - Beethoven's Daycare Service, LLC Oct 19, 2020

In part three of our series of composer and musical genius, Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at his life as he continued to develop into a world famous musician. We look at how he coped with his continued hearing loss, how he handled having a real boss, and we find out that Beethoven can't take a joke.

Music Attributions:

Symphony No. 5 & Symphony No. 6: Skidmore College Orchestra

Episode 31: Beethoven Part Two - Drink Your Legs Full Oct 05, 2020

In part two of our series of the musical genius Beethoven, we look at how he adjusted to his time in Vienna. Despite several setbacks, including countless denials from women, unwanted company, and a physical ailment that would ruin anyone lesser than him, Beethoven quickly rose up the ranks to musical master in the city, and had the people eating out the palm of his hand.

Episode 30: Ludwig van Beethoven Part One - Daddy Issues in A Minor Sep 21, 2020

In part one of our series on arguably the most influential musician in history, Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at this young genius's less than ideal upbringing, where he had to deal with the loss of four siblings, an absent mother, and a drunk, abusive father. But a series of lucky connections would help young Ludwig rise above the life he was born into into one of the most known people in human history.

Music Atrributions:

9 Variations: sungeugene

Episode 29: Alanis Morissette Part Three - The Case of the Mysterious Big Boat Sep 07, 2020

In the conclusion of our series on Alt Rock queen Alanis Morissette, we look at her life post Jagged Little Pill. We look at the surprisingly mellow way she handled her success, how she expanded beyond just music, and how she refuses to quit no matter what, even 25 years after her album that made her a superstar.

Episode 28: Alanis Morissette Part Two - Chain Smoking, Cold Coffee, and Jagged Little Pills Aug 24, 2020

In part two of our series on Alanis Morissette, we look at her time after she was essentially dropped from the Canadian world of music, and how she clawed her way back up to not only where she was as Alanis, but far surpassing what she ever expected to become, with the release of her 1995 smash album, Jagged Little Pill.

Episode 27: Alanis Morissette Part One - Like A Tractorbeam Aug 10, 2020

In part one of our series on teen pop princess turned Alt Rock Queen, we look at the upbringing of Alanis Morissette and the career she had before the career we all know. We look at how signing a record deal before you can drive may lead to some predatory moves, and how through the moves she made and those around her made for her, she was forced to become the angriest woman in music.

Episode 26: The 27 Club - Conspiracies, Lobotomies, and Stones Animosities Jul 27, 2020

In the last of our one off episodes, we kill the mood by talking about one of the darkest phenomenons in music and the world of artists in general - The 27 Club. We talk about artists like Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, and others. While the deaths were from drugs, alcohol, suicide, murder, or rouge Jeeps, all these artists were taking far before their time should have been up.

Please note - while we cover the deaths of some huge artists on this episode, we do not cover much of their lives, and we will still be covering most of these artists in depth later.

Episode 25: One Hit Wonders - The Ballad of Van Winkle and Lubega Jul 13, 2020

In this episode, we dive into the world of One Hit Wonders, where artists seemed to have one huge hit, and could never recreate that success again, try as they may. We look at artists like Chumbawamba, Vanilla Ice, Soft Cell, Blind Melon, and many more. Do we figure out why these artists seems to be more like a firecracker in a world of Atomic Bombs? No, but it's a fun episode anyway!

Episode 24: Our Own History - I’m Prettier Than a Letter to Ready Thineself Jun 29, 2020

In this one off episode, we break down our own history and the bands we have been in, with varying degrees of success. We range from pop punk, to nu metal, to straight metal. Come listen to us talk about why we aren't in the ranks of the other bands we cover on this show.

Episode 23: My Chemical Romance Part Four - F*** The Rangers Jun 01, 2020

In the finale of our series on My Chemical Romance, we take a look at the band after the grueling Black Parade tour, how to attempt at making a “simple” album was anything but, and why they scrapped it for something more up their alley. We also look at what caused the breakup of the band, and how they managed to rise from the ashes stronger than ever.

Episode 22: My Chemical Romance Part Three - Stream Umbrella Academy on Netflix Today - Not Sponsored May 18, 2020

In part three of our series on My Chemical Romance, we look at how the guys in the band handled fame after their second album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge became a huge success, and how they figured out a way to top it with The Black Parade, even if it meant tearing the band, and themselves apart. We look at how they created the album, and how their magnum opus came to the thing they'd come to resent most.

Episode 21: My Chemical Romance Part Two - A Hangover Worth Dying For May 04, 2020

In part two of our series on My Chemical Romance, we look at how these five guys from New Jersey handled making it into the big leagues with a major label, and how, even under the pressure of keeping the fans they had made, and gaining new fans, dealing with substance abuse, and gaining and losing friends, they managed to keep it together and put out and tour an incredible sophomore album in Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.

Episode 20: My Chemical Romance Part One - A Ferardian Slip Apr 20, 2020

In part one of our series on post hardcore staples My Chemical Romance, we look at where the members of the band came from, how a national tragedy would help birth the band, and how they would rocket from nothing to famous in a very short time.

Episode 19: John Denver Part Two - The Pre-Hallmark Actor Apr 06, 2020

We look at John Denver's life from the fall from fame to his untimely death in an airplane accident.

Episode 18: John Denver Part One - The Late Winter Debate Mar 23, 2020

In Part one of our two part series on John Denver, we look at John's militaristic lifestyle; how that affected his attitude towards war, violence, and structure; and how these beliefs shaped John's musical career. We see John from Birth to peak.

Episode 17: Nine Inch Nails Part Two - James Taylor Swift Mar 09, 2020

In the conclusion of our series on the Pretty Hate Machine, Nine Inch Nails, we follow Trent's and the band's journey after the success of the Broken, including how they created their most successful album, The Downward Spiral, how they went on to win an Oscar, and how they created on of the most interactive and immersive marketing campaigns we've ever seen.

Episode 16: Nine Inch Nails Part One - The Good Will Hunting of Industrial Feb 24, 2020

In part one of our two part series on Trent Reznor and his one man band, Nine Inch Nails, we talk about the upbringing of Trent, how he changed the sound of industrial music, and how he bent the music and video industry to meet his unwavering demands. He's one of the more unlikely successes we've talked about, but it all makes sense when you dive into his music.

On In Five Interviews: Alan Cross Feb 10, 2020

On this episode, we interview one of the biggest names in music broadcasting: Alan Cross. He has had a radio show/ podcast for almost 30 years, and has interviewed some of the biggest people in music, including Dave Grohl, Ringo Star, Bowie, and many many more. We talk about his history, the state of music today, and his insane record collection. If you want to learn more about him, you can find him at ajournalofmusicalthings.com/.

Escape In Five: Special Feature With Escape This Podcast Jan 27, 2020

On this very special episode, we step away from the world of music, and step into a locked green room, as we try and escape in time for our big number on stage. Come listen to us struggle for 90 minutes as we try and get out. Huge thanks to Dani and Bill for coming on the show and running the room for us. If you would like to listen to more of Escape This Podcast, you can do that here.

Episode 15: Robert Johnson - The Myth, The Legend, The Man Jan 13, 2020

In our episode on famous blues player Robert Johnson, we look at his fast and loose lifestyle, his not so mystical guitar skills, and his untimely death.

Episode 14: 50 Cent Part Two - How To Spend 180 Million Dollars Dec 30, 2019

In the conclusion of our series on hip hop mogul 50 Cent, we look at how he dealt with being dumped from a major label, how he made and lost 187 million dollars, and how he diversified himself as much as he could.

Episode 13: 50 Cent Part One - The Jimmy John's of Drug Dealers Dec 16, 2019

In part one of our series on 50 Cent, we see how Curtis Jackson was raised to be the hustler and entrepreneur we all know today. This includes drug dealing at the age of 12, and working with two noted killers.

Episode 12: Fleetwood Mac Part Four - Ethan Actually Poorly Describes Album Artwork Dec 02, 2019

In the final episode of our series on Fleetwood Mac, we see where the band goes after their monster album "Rumours." They ran the world for almost a decade, then broke up and made up all the way to the end of 2019. So join us to see all the crazy things that happened Mick, John, Christine, Stevie, and Lindsey.

Episode 11: Fleetwood Mac Part Three - Just a Toot Nov 18, 2019

In part three of our series on Fleetwood Mac, We look at the year long creation of their most famous album, Rumours. We look at the turmoils the members were going through, the amount of drinking and drugs they did, and of course, how they recorded one of the highest selling albums of all time.

Episode 10: Fleetwood Mac Part Two - Fleetwood Hack Nov 04, 2019

In part two in our series on Fleetwood Mac, we look at how the band handles the continuing lineup changes they're forced to deal with, the creation and destruction of an imitation band, and the the addition of two members that would change the course of the band forever.

Episode 9: Fleetwood Mac Part One - Anton Poorly Describes Album Art Oct 21, 2019

In part one of our series on Fleetwood Mac, we look at the beginnings of the band we all know and love. Their blues origins is a far cry from the familiar Fleetwood Mac we think of, and the rotating cast of players is something to be said about the determination of the band. See how the band began to morph into the group famous for some of the most popular hits even today.

Episode 8: Waylon Jennings Part Four - Building Fences and Passing Biscuits Oct 07, 2019

In the final episode of our series on Waylon Jennings, we dive into his insane addiction to cocaine, how a dug himself into a two million dollar debt, and how he ended his career on his own terms, eventually passing away with his family at his side in 2002.

Episode 7: Waylon Jennings Part Three - On Behalf of Me and Ol' Waylon Sep 23, 2019

In part three in our series on Country singer turned outlaw, we see the singer learning that fame and fortune aren't all they are cracked up to be as he continues to rock the boat in Nashville and beyond.

Episode 6: Waylon Jennings Part Two - The Law Offices of Loudermilk and Beefheart Sep 09, 2019

In part two of our series on Waylon Jennings, we see the RCA signed Waylon deal with the crazy world of country music, and finds out it's not all it's cracked up to be, so he does his best to try and make it his own.

Episode 5: Waylon Jennings Part One - I Got a Gun and a Whip That Says You Won't Aug 26, 2019

In part one of our series on Waylon Jennings, we look at the rags to riches upbringing of the country singer turned outlaw. We explore his relationship with Buddy Holly, and see the beginnings of his addiction with drugs and prescription meds.

Episode 4: Type O Negative - Blood and Semen Aug 12, 2019

On this episode of On In Five we dive into the life of Peter Steele and his band, Type O Negative. We see how the band got its rise, and how they managed to become one of the most famous bands you've never heard of.

Episode 3: Guns N' Roses Part Three - It Was Austin Jul 29, 2019

In part three of our three part series, we look at Guns N' Roses from when they fired Steven Adler to today.

Episode 2: Guns N' Roses Part Two - A Tale of Two Stories Jul 15, 2019

In part two of our three part series on Guns N' Roses, we see how the band deals with the death of two of their fans, and we see the beginnings of the many personnel changes.

Episode 1: Guns N' Roses Part One - Even Steven Jul 01, 2019

In part one of our three part series on the world famous Guns N Roses, we look at the origin of the band and the creation of the best selling hard rock album of all time, Appetite for Destruction.

On In Five Teaser Jun 21, 2019

On In Five pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest bands across all genres and decades. We give a detailed account of bands uprisings, while braiding in a bit of humor and stories of our own musical past. Whether you are are an avid music fan, or just want to hear some stories behind your favorite bands, come join Anton Reiter, Austin Thomas, and Ethan Bonin as we do the research and tell the story.

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