The Trap Set with Joe Wong

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043: Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Drums and Drones) Nov 11, 2015

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Brian Chase is best known as the drummer for Yeah Yeah Yeahs; but he is also a prolific solo artist and has collaborated with everyone from John Zorn to Beech Creeps. He talks to Joe about his involvement in music at an early age, attending Oberlin, the origins and inner workings of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jewish Mysticism, and yoga.

BNS: Mike Clark on Phil Collins and Brand X Nov 11, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, Mike Clark tells Joe about working in Phil-Collins-led fusion band Brand X. You can hear Mike's full episode by subscribing to The Trap Set on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.

BNS: Howard Grimes on Bernard Purdie Nov 11, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, Howard Grimes of Hi/Stax Records fame tells Joe about being influenced by Bernard Purdie. You can hear Howard's full episode, as well as Bernard's two part episode, by subscribing to The Trap Set on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.

042: Howard Grimes (Al Green, Ann Peebles, Rufus Thomas, The Bo Keys) Nov 04, 2015

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Through his affiliation with both Hi and Stax Records, Memphis native Howard Grimes has played drums on countless classic songs. He tells Joe that drumming was his divine calling; and he charts his monumental career, during which he's backed Al Green, Ann Peebles, Rufus Thomas, and many other legendary stars of soul.

BNS: Ndugu Chancler Bonus Mini-Episode: Billie Jean Nov 04, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, Ndugu Chancler tells Joe about recording Michael Jackson's classic song, "Billie Jean". You can hear Ndugu's full length episode by subscribing to The Trap Set on iTunes or RSS.

BNS: John Stanier Bonus Mini-Episode: DJ Nov 04, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, John Stanier tells Joe about his time as a professional DJ. You can hear John's full length episode by subscribing to The Trap Set on iTunes or RSS.

041: John Stanier (Battles, Helmet, Tomahawk) Oct 28, 2015

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John Stanier first burst onto the rock scene in the late 80s, as founding drummer of Helmet. He charts the course of that band's decade long run, which included mainstream, multi-platinum success but ended in acrimony. He tells Joe about the musical evolution that led him to his current band, Battles; and he explains why--despite his previous success--he was willing to start over and sleep on floors in order to help build the band from the ground up.

BNS: Brendan Canty Mini-Episode, Flex Your Head / Rites of Spring Oct 28, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, Brendan Canty tells Joe about how he got involved with the DC punk scene; playing with the short-lived, but incredibly influential band Rites of Spring; and the genesis of Fugazi. Subscribe to The Trap Set for free to hear Brendan's full-length episode. (He was guest numero uno.)

BNS: Reggie Watts Bonus Mini-Episode Oct 28, 2015

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In this bonus mini-episode, Reggie Watts tells Joe about writing music while on acid. Subscribe to The Trap Set for free to hear Reggie's full-length episode (#40).

040: Reggie Watts (Late Late Show, Maktub, Solo Artist) Oct 21, 2015

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Reggie Watts talks to Joe about growing up in Montana, psychedelic drugs, the spirit of jazz, leading the Late Late Show Band on CBS, virtual reality, and returning to Montana to create Utopian creative compound.

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