The Trap Set with Joe Wong

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BNS: Brian Blade Revisited Apr 24, 2019

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This week, we're hard at work recording new episodes, so we're sharing one of our all time favorite Trap Set conversations featuring the singular genius, Brian Blade.

206: Bardo Martinez (Chicano Batman, The Doves) Apr 18, 2019

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Best known as the lead singer for LA band, Chicano Batman, Bardo Martinez has recently embarked on a solo career. Joe spoke to Bardo last year in front of a live audience at Ace Hotel, Palm Springs.

BNS: Mimi Parker Revisited (Low) Apr 10, 2019

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This week, we revisit one of our favorite episodes, featuring the great Mimi Parker of Low.

205: Tucker Rule (Thursday) Apr 03, 2019

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For 20 years, Tucker Rule's crisp, authoritative drumming has laid the foundation for the band Thursday. Tucker discusses: his childhood obsession with baseball; recording and touring shortly after learning to play; working with a boy band after Thursday went on hiatus; and why planking is an essential part of his daily workout routine.

204: Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone LIVE (The Zombies) Mar 27, 2019

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The Zombies are, simply put, the greatest rock band in the world. This week, the band's co-founders Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone discuss: the formation of the band; why the group's initial tenure was so brief; why Colin was never jealous that Rod made more money as a songwriter; a day job with Mr. Smelly; the production of their classic Odessey and Oracle album; collaborating on Colin's revered One Year album; and why they are glad they evaded massive popularity in their youth. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Ace Hotel, Palm Springs.

203: Ian Mackaye Pt. 2 (Minor Threat, Fugazi, The Evens, etc.) Mar 20, 2019

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This Week: Part Two of our conversation with Ian MacKaye.

Four years ago, we began The Trap Set with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty. As we expand the show from drummers-only to all musicians, it only makes sense to begin with Brendan's bandmate, Ian.

202: Ian MacKaye Pt. 1 (Minor Threat, Fugazi, The Evens, etc.) Mar 13, 2019

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As a member of bands such as The Teen Idles, Minor Threat, Embrace, Fugazi, and The Evens—as well as co-founder of Dischord Records—Ian MacKaye has been involved in the creation and dissemination of an extraordinary amount of classic recordings. Ian met with Joe at The Dischord House in Virginia for a wide-ranging conversation that lasted nearly three hours. In this week's installment, Ian discusses: his childhood in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington DC; his grandmother's advice column; his love of Ted Nugent and The Beatles; how skateboarding informed his view of the world; discovering punk rock; his lifelong entrepreneurial spirit; co-founding Dischord Records; and how he often doesn't listen to music for the lyrics.

Four years ago, we began The Trap Set with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty. As we expand the show from drummers-only to all musicians, it only makes sense to begin with Brendan's bandmate, Ian. Tune in next week for Part Two!

201: Brooks Headley (Born Against, Oldest, Universal Order of Armageddon, etc.) Mar 06, 2019

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Brooks Headley fell in love with music while listening to Dr. Demento on his grandmother's radio. He's also had a lifetime obsession with food, leading to a career working in--and eventually owning-- restaurants.

He talks to Joe about: having pragmatic dreams; being raised by an incredible, single mom; drumming for bands such as Universal Order of Armageddon, Born Against, Skull Kontrol, and (Young) Pioneers; cooking for the 1% at high-end restaurants; and how his love of fine food and punk rock converged to inform the creation of Superiority Burger, his vegan restaurant on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

200: Episode 200 Spectacular! Feb 06, 2019

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To celebrate our 200th episode, past guest and friend of the show Patty Schemel returns, this time to interview Joe. They discuss how creating The Trap Set has affected the trajectory of Joe's life, and Joe talks about changes in store for the future of the show. Then, he answers listener questions. Thanks to all of you for listening!

199: Larry Herweg (Pelican, INTRCPTR) Jan 30, 2019

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Larry Herweg's commanding drumming has helped shaped Pelican's dense, longform compositions for nearly 20 years. He tells Joe about: growing up in Illinois; being a late (musical) bloomer; how a bad experience turned him off from lessons; the challenges and rewards of playing in a band with his brother; working at Whole Foods; and escaping retail to become a real estate agent.

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