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43. LIFERS - Steve Tulipana Dec 03, 2021

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Steve Tulipana is the definition of a lifer. As co-owner of Kansas City’s Record Bar and singer of Season To Risk, Steve has done more to cultivate and support his local scene than just about anybody we can think of. But don’t tell him that. He’ll just chalk it up to having nothing else to do. Well, we’re not buying it. On this episode we talk to Steve about keeping a small business going during Covid, touring with Local H on the Corrosion Of Conformity tour, being in STRANGE DAYS, and getting paid by lan McKaye. PLUS— Steve and Scott swap useless tips on how to live a full life.

42. LIFERS - A LIFERS Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2021

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Caller! Are you there? On a very special Thanksgiving day episode of LIFERS, the guys go live(!)to take listener calls(!!!) and talk about pies, movies, music, Canada, marriage, why Ben’s family eats so early, karaoke, brags, bummers, tamales and much much more. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

41. LIFERS - Matt Radke Nov 19, 2021

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Matt Radke is more than just the manager/road manager for the rock band Radkey. He’s their dad. And as such, he’s uniquely qualified to not only give some insight into the early days of Radkey — but also the early, early pre-Radkey days of Radkey. Matt also talks to the guys about his pro-wrestling Christian upbringing, home-schooling his kids, the origin of the Radkey logo, doing shows with the Foo Fighters, why he’s not the puppet master that some people think he is, and the formative influence of Jack Black.

40. LIFERS - Road Report #9: Last Night of the Re-tour at the Metro Nov 12, 2021

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It's the last day/night of the tour, the guys are moving along from Milwaukee to Chicago, it's a big night at Metro with a concert and a movie, and, depending on who you ask, Gabe's Birthday! Highlights include: • Scott, Gabe, Ryan and Ben have breakfast and talk shape-shifters and spanks • Jerry Slaughter, 1930s movie mogul • Ryan looks ahead • Justine humanizes Scott • Mark gets kicked out of Shank Hall • Theresa bakes cookies • Michelle fracture her foot • Kelly works the beer tub • Scott directs • Dave punches swans • Joe waxes poetic • The crowd sings happy birthday • Brian infuses Malort • Felix burns calories • Dewey listens • Herb slurs (some more) • Chip Z'Nuff intros Comasoft • Kelly sells out • Gman sings happy birthday • Herb sings happy birthday • LIFERS flashes their band signs • Justine says "fuck a cake" • 7 Seconds sings for Gabe • Justine sings Alice Cooper • Justine acts And much more...

39. LIFERS - Road Report #8: LIFERS Re-Tour Final Three (part one) Nov 06, 2021

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It's the final week of the Local H LIFERS Re-tour. Scott's got three shows to play and a movie to direct, Gabe's got merch to sell, a tambo to bang, and a fiftieth birthday to celebrate. Ben's got a podcast to cobble together all by his lonesome and all roads lead to Chicago and The Metro for a spectacular all-hands on deck conclusion. But first, there are two days and nights in Milwaukee and the wall to wall carpeted Shank fucking Hall. Part one of this bonanza features Ben shmoozing with the fans, hanging out backstage with Radkey and Dadkey, doing shots with Herb Rosen, getting emotional with Uber drivers, and talking all kinds of shit with anyone and everyone. And don't worry, there's plenty more coming!

38. LIFERS - Road Report #7: A Day Off in NYC with Justine McMahon Oct 29, 2021

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After an enjoyable day off in New York City, Scott and Justine check in with Gabe and Ben to talk about “Possession”, pizza, movie theater rage, Scott’s childhood home in Zion, severed toes at Trash Bar, Ozzy vs. Dio, being a child of 9/11, the lyrics to “Knocking At Your Back Door”, Mitch Gorman, and we try to get to get at the “truth” of Scott and Justine’s Rashomon-esque “meet-cute” at Mercury Lounge. Add it all up, and you’ve got the most heartwarming —and exasperating— episode yet. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wQh2uEx73noBKekGbvIzB?si=6a846757aa1040cf

37. LIFERS - Felix Pineiro Oct 22, 2021

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With negative Covid tests in hand, Local H are set to resume the tour. Before they do, Scott swings by the Metro with director Felix Pineiro to do some location scouting for the LIFERS movie. What better time to talk with Felix? Director of “Adjunto”, the upcoming “Doll Eyes”, and Local H’s “Innocents” video — Felix has been a friend and trusted collaborator for years. We talk about the first time Felix and Scott met, what it was like to direct Michael Shannon, playing bass in Left Brain Heart, the nightmare logistics of the LIFERS movie, and Scott tells the Bono story. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bv41txt0mnPCVh1ZJdLHY?si=0ec9acc951914ef3

36. LIFERS - Brian Blockinger Oct 15, 2021

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Brian Blockinger will tell you that he’s “just a fan”. But he’s a fan who’s put his money where his mouth is. Brian has worked in and owned record stores, been a tastemaker and a scenester, did time as a record label ninja, and hobnobbed with more rock stars than you’ve had hot meals. Brian is that secret ingredient that enriches your local scene. Without him, the scene just wouldn’t be the same. He’s also the guy who’s got the good stories — and on this episode Brian tells us about getting banned for life from Iron Maiden’s guest list, Cheap Trick teaching him how to drink Dom Perignon, playing Slayer covers for Trouble, and getting yelled at by Phil Anselmo. Also: Scott has Covid and we discuss the proper way to pronounce Zoetrope. Plus! We stumble into our best ending ever. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ydMfuVQMaqjz5HOwAszaN?si=ccaeadec64db4c51

35. LIFERS - Matt Garcia Oct 08, 2021

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Our ol’ buddy —and Local H’s original bass player— Matt García finally makes his way onto the show. Matt talks with us about going to high school in Zion, forming Rude Awakening with Scott, being a teenage metal-head, “El Burrito”, being miserable in Madison, batik art, how he ended up in Portland, Matt’s early but lasting influence on the sound of Local H, his record label, and (of course) that time he called Gabe a poser. If you have any interest in the origins of Local H — this episode is for you. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GHvHOFeHDyObCI6m2WLWw?si=c68fa5f1de3e4524 Local H on tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html

34. LIFERS - Road Report #6: Pizza Party in El Paso! Oct 01, 2021

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Ryan and Scott have got pizza on the brain when they check in with Gabe and Ben from their hotel room in El Paso (after all, the guys hadn’t eaten in several hours). They touch on the official start of The LIFERS reTOUR with Radkey, an exhausting day off in Austin, Ben’s outtakes, Josie’s snoring, “The Grey”, Cliff Burton, and a couple of calls are made to Herb and Jeneen. But really — this one is all about the pizza. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l4BpGPf2CE5B1SUdRsSmN?si=a10feab577b34f5d Local H on tour: www.localh.com/tour.html

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