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2272: Rest in Power: Joe Ely Dec 26, 2025

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West Texas musical icon Joe Ely passed away recently at the age of 78. Listener David Lee contributes his appreciation of Ely’s music and Patrick chips in, too. Rest in Power, Joe.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2271: It’s a Holiday Miracle! Highland Park Harry, Silver Lake Larry and EPJ Dec 24, 2025

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A holiday gift for all our listeners has arrived at the last minute in the form of a call from longtime friend of the show, EPJ and all his pals. Happy Holidays to all!
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2270: November 2025 New Music 6: Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar, The Riptide Rats Dec 23, 2025

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The November 2025 New Music Train veers from Dublin to Illinois in today’s episode, with both Liam McIndoe and Sunny Varney eager to share their discoveries. Songs from Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar and The Riptide Rats are on the musical menu.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2269: November 2025 New Music 5: Snocaps, Armand Hammer, De La Soul, Goose Dec 22, 2025

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The November 2025 New Music Train takes a run through the woods and then heads down to NYC in today’s episode, with Noah Crane and Jason Goebel on board. The soundtrack is new work from Snocaps, Armand Hammer, De La Soul and Goose.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2268: November 2025 New Music 4: Runo Plum, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Massive Wagons, Nina Nesbitt, Linzi Clark Dec 19, 2025

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One of the final intercontinental journeys of the year is on tap for the November 2025 New Music Train in this episode, as Kevin Porter hops on board near Baltimore and Roger Grace is on the platform in Scotland. You’ll get the freshest new music picks from Kevin and Roger, with songs from Runo Plum, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Massive Wagons, Nina Nesbitt and Linzi Clark.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2267: November 2025 New Music 3: Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Lemon Twigs, Lifeguard, Sharp Pins, Motrik, Sister Ray Davies Dec 18, 2025

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The November 2025 New Music Train heads up to Wisconsin and then down to South Carolina in today’s episode, picking up Bob Peterson and Harris King along the way. These two new music gurus guide you through new songs from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Lemon Twigs, Lifeguard, Sharp Pins, Motrik and Sister Ray Davies.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2266: November 2025 New Music 2: Oromet, King Hannah, Neil Young Dec 17, 2025

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The November 2025 New Music Train has been driven out of the depot by Jim and is ready for a haul across the Atlantic to pick up our New Music OG Steven Routledge. He puts a seasonal twist on his picks this month, with new music from Oromet, King Hannah and Neil Young.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2265: November New Music - Home Front, Hatchie, Pulp Dec 16, 2025

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Jim starts up the November New Music train with songs by Home Front and Hatchie. Plus, a Johnny Cash cover by Pulp.
Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.
Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

2264: We Lost a Member of the Community - Bob Popik, Rest in Power Dec 15, 2025

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We note the sad passing of Bob Popik, DJ for the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, and replay a Rockin' the Suburbs episode on which he talked about his favorite band, the Smiths.
Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.
Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

2263: Rockin’ The Suburbs Year-End Picks Add A New Twist Dec 12, 2025

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Listener Kevin Porter joins Patrick in this episode to outline an idea he had for Best of 2025 picks: adding an option to include a song or album that you missed when it came out, but discovered at the end of the year. Kevin and Patrick provide some examples in the form of Annie DiRusso, Ned Rothenberg and Prewn.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

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