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33. LIFERS - Wes Kidd Sep 24, 2021

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This week we catch our great white whale. After a bit of kicking and whining, Wes Kidd joins the podcast to talk about Rights Of The Accused, his current gig at Red Light Management, his time served as touring guitarist for Local H, Australia, the legendary battle of the Cheap Trick cover bands, and how much fun it is to dress up in a bunny suit. Did we mention that Wes was the singer-songwriter in Triple Fast Action? We talk about that, too. Don’t expect a fuck-ton of insight — but goddamn, it was a fun hang. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YYjesRGhGJqbut1fdETUr?si=AW7vIFpFSy2moHMllv9Gfw&dl_branch=1 Local H on tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html

32. LIFERS - Road Report #5: On The Road With Soul Asylum (Final Week) Sep 17, 2021

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Things move pretty fast on this episode — so try to keep up. This week: Scott vs. Dave Pirner, bassist Jeremy Tappero and guitarist Ryan Smith talk about how they wound up in the Soul Asylum camp, the Risky Business vs. “Risky Business”, the KISS principle, Emo again, Local H’s cover of “Dreaming” vs. Green Day’s cover of “Dreaming”, Jeremy’s dad was in Spooner(!), Tijuana Flats vs. Aunt Helen’s tacos, Norm Macdonald, staring into the Rodriguez abyss, how music chooses you, and The Rick Rubin vs. The Reuben Kincaid. This episode is dedicated to Brandy Miller. GoFundMe for Brandy's funeral: https://gofund.me/90a67dec Local H on tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4J1rzWFLK3MyNn7SkpqSB8?si=cd8e5f75c3c14865

31. LIFERS - Road Report #4: Detroit Rock Hotel (Waiting For Jeremy And Ryan) Sep 10, 2021

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Gabe and Ben check in with Scott on a day off in Detroit as he waits for Ryan and Soul Asylum’s current bassist —Jeremy Tappero— to return from a trip to the local pot dispensary. You can probably guess how this turns out. While waiting, the guys discuss Val Kilmer, challah, “Melrose Place”, the heartbreak of Texas, Iron Maiden’s new record, tour pranks, Cars tribute shows with Michael Shannon — and Gabe caves on the Replacements. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OvvIYzpqZ55xjGiY2XT6J?si=031f9fe411b64aa4 Local H on Tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html

30. LIFERS - Road Report #3: Waiting For Scott Sep 03, 2021

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The Samuel Beckett vibes are strong in this one. Scott’s idea to record an episode backstage in Texas —immediately following a show— backfires when the merch line turns out to be longer than expected. Ryan does his best to entertain Gabe and Ben while they wait for Scott to get done selling t-shirts. Will Scott ever arrive?

29. LIFERS - Road Report #2: Three Days of the Wyndham (In West Virginia with Jeneen Anderson) Aug 27, 2021

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On the road, a day off can be a life saver. Two days off, though — can feel a little unnecessary. It tends to mess with your momentum. But three days off? That’s fucking MURDER! After a cancellation in Springfield, Massachusetts— Local H found themselves sucked into the vortex of the forced three day vacation. This week’s episode is what happens when two bands are cooped up in a hotel by the highway for too many days. Drunk, drunk, DRUNK!!! It’s not ALL bad —Soul Asylum’s tour manager Jeneen Anderson stops by with a bottle of tequila— but this is not an episode for beginners. Seasoned LIFERS listeners only. And R.I.P. Charlie Watts. Local H on tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64Y4BqovmIhqu0F77EYfyw?si=612478fcc0844e14

28. LIFERS - Michael Bland Aug 20, 2021

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Seems like we’ve been talking about the Minneapolis music scene an awful lot lately. First with Dave Pirner. Then last week with Ryan. And now? A true Minneapolis legend: Michael Bland. Since the beginning of his professional career —when he was drafted into Prince’s New Power Generation— Michael has been one of the most sought after drummers in popular music. He’s played with Chaka Kahn, Maxwell, Paul Westerberg, and since 2004 he’s been the guy in Soul Asylum. On this episode we talk to Michael about church, the fraternity of music, classic rock’s Midwestern dominance, George Floyd, “Can’t Hardly Wait”, Prince (duh!), and how much he looooves touring with Local H. This is a good one, people! Local H on tour: http://www.localh.com/tour.html Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qaMu7D7hJNFRbiHdHWJpt?si=3ce973ea0c184a37

27. LIFERS - Road Report #1: Pre-Opening Night Jitters (LIFERS re-TOUR Week #1) Aug 13, 2021

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After 17 months of being sidelined, Local H are back on the road — and they’re taking the podcast with them! Gabe and Ben check in with Scott and drummer Ryan Harding as the band heads to Virginia Beach to play the first show on their first post-Covid tour. Nerves are on edge as the guys grapple with the knowledge that the tour could be shut down at any time (again!) — so they proceed to do what any band does when they’re bored and sitting in a strange hotel room. They get drunk and argue about music. And movies. And food. Wanna know what life on the road is like? This is basically it. Drink deep. Companion Playlist: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F3A0CGWH1EzYBFVagwatHXN%3Fsi%3Db_m9JqJYQA-LOcBXWU909A%26dl_branch%3D1&token=2ff89d-1-1628963656132

26. LIFERS - Jill Hopkins Aug 06, 2021

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Everybody loves Jill Hopkins. And with good reason. She’s fucking awesome! An influential DJ and personality at Chicago’s WBEZ sister station Vocalo (that’s 91.1 on your FM dial, babies), Jill is also a writer, a club DJ, and host of a slew of excellent podcasts (“Making Beyoncé”, “The Opus”). She also fronts a kick-ass Hole cover band. Topics discussed: Chicago pride, teenage blowies, movies featuring Insane Clown Posse, tamborines, who Jill is most looking forward to seeing at Riot Fest, and what the hell is up with all this Limp Bizkit stuff? Plus! — Gabe provides us with an Iron Maiden coda-chorus. https://vocalo.org/ http://www.gandprecords.com/store/p196/Local_H%27s_Awesome_Quarantine_Mix-Tape_%233_%28Format_CD%29.html Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25ONVFxBJEKV9ku2fmeaTg?si=bcddfa7d85264a9d

25. LIFERS - Dave Pirner Jul 31, 2021

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In the history of prickly pears, Scott’s got nothing on Dave Pirner. The guys talk to Dave about Minneapolis, touring in the time of Covid, bullshit Rolling Stone interviews, and jazz. There’s also a few games of Fuck, Marry, Kill. Whatever. Dave’s a national treasure. Dig this episode. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6siN8onvmPwMowb0iEbx9A?si=dbb79dfa27dc4494

24. LIFERS - Hey, Killer/Side 2 Jul 23, 2021

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In honor of its new bubblegum vinyl pressing, the guys (along with producer Andy Gerber) flip the record over and continue their rambling dissection of HEY, KILLER. For side 2, the conversation gets looser, funnier —and definitely drunker. With plenty of extended digressions concerning REM, John Waite, bad reviews, and Scott’s guilt over the inherent narcissism of spending two episodes talking about himself. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qn7L0Wc9rdJEc289GEAbE?si=887094ff06d448ae Hey, Killer bubble gum colored vinyl: www.gandprecords.com/store/p57/Loca…_Vinyl%29.html Local H Tour Dates: www.localh.com/tour.html LIFERS Podcast Mug: www.gandprecords.com/store/p180/The…offee_Mug.html 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Podcast: @ben-reiser-605654396

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