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2182: July New Music - The Hives, Neko Case, Superchunk, Hayes Carll, Modern, Nature, Sly & the Family Stone Aug 18, 2025

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Jim gets the July new music train rolling with songs by the Hives, Hayes Carll, Modern Nature, Neko Case and Superchunk. Plus, a newly released 1967 live recording from Sly & the Family Stone.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

2181: Now Streaming: Souled American Aug 15, 2025

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Patrick has just discovered that the music of one of his long-time favorite groups — mysterious Chicago band Souled American — is now available on the streaming services.
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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.

2180: The 30th Anniversary of the Battle of Britpop Aug 14, 2025

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On August 14, 1995, both Oasis and Blur released singles, igniting a fierce competition for the top spot on the UK charts. We take a look at the circumstances that led to this watershed moment in pop music history.
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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.

2179: Paul Trap’s Beach Boys Ephemera Aug 13, 2025

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Longtime listener and great friend of the pod Paul Trap was inspired by our recent Beach Boys Week to put together some Brian Wilson-related songs and share them with our audience. And we’re very glad he did, because it chugs!
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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.

2178: Perfect Pop: Joe Walsh “Life of Illusion” Aug 12, 2025

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Patrick inducts an earworm from the early 1980’s, Joe Walsh’s “Life of Illusion.” The song is the fifth track on Joe’s fifth solo album, There Goes the Neighborhood, and was co-written by multi-instrumentalist Kenny Passarelli.
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.

2177: Jo’s Last Minute Ticket Adventures Aug 11, 2025

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Our friend Jo Fleischer from North Carolina takes the mic today to tell us about his experiences picking up tickets for shows at the last minute. He’s scored deals to see Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper and MJ Lenderman and even used a certain ticketing platform to sell some seats.
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
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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.

2176: RE-AIR: Road Trip to Bourbon and Beyond Aug 08, 2025

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The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today we go back to Patrick's trip to Louisville, Kentucky where he attended the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, which was episode 701.
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
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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.

2175: RE-AIR: Andy Zax Interview, Part One Aug 07, 2025

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The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we go back to episode 654 for the first part of an interview with Andy Zax, who produced the complete Woodstock recordings.
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.

2174: RE-AIR: Covers Week, Part 3 Aug 06, 2025

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The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we revisit episode 103, which finds Jim and Patrick in the middle of Covers Week, where they discussed some of their favorite cover songs.
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.

2173: RE-AIR: The Story of Game Theory, Part 1 Aug 05, 2025

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The podcast is on summer vacation this week and we've picked out some episodes from the archives for you all to enjoy. Today, we revisit episode 1096, in which Patrick tells the story of one of his favorite bands, Game Theory.
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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