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25 Lindsay Schief (LAKE) @ Welcome Diner in Tucson, AZ (2/27/18) Jan 30, 2019

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One of the founding memembers of LAKE, Lindsay Schief recounts a show that was made even worse by happening on a great night for everyone else. We also talk about a driver who nearly wrecked a whole tour, and more for the "awful soundguy" archives.

24 Jonny 5 (Flobots) @ his house in Denver, CO (9/1/18) Jan 23, 2019

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Jonny 5 heads the hip-hop band Flobots, and has spent years combing music with activism. On this episode, we get to see some of the pitfalls of that combination, even if the overall effect is very much worth it.

23 Rachel Ratner (Wimps) @ Uwajimaya in Seattle, WA (5/1/18) Jan 16, 2019

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Rachel shares some zany romps with her band Wimps while they're out on tour. Adventures include fun stuff like birthday cake, underwear, and funerals.

22 Red Hunter (Peter & the Wolf) @ Spread Art in Detroit, MI (9/30/18) Jan 09, 2019

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I had a serendipitous encounter with an old friend and one of my favorite songwriters, Red Hunter, as he'd just moved to Detroit a few days before I happened to be playing there. I knew before I’d even asked that Red had seen some shit on the road, and would have a story to share, and good god did he not disappoint. Of all the stories on this podcast about belligerent sound technicians, this is the only that involves a steel blade.

21 Amanda Lee @ her apartent in Brooklyn, NY (10/29/18) Jan 02, 2019

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Amanda is a dear friend whose harrowing tale of an entitled shitty dude was among the stories that inspired this dear podcast. Eschewing my usual practice of asking friends to be on the show and letting them tell any story they want without hearing it first, I specifically asked Amanda if she'd tell this story on record. And it's a doozy, so hang on to your steering wheels.

20 Jolie Holland @ her home in Los Angeles, CA (8/6/18) Dec 26, 2018

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Jolie and her partner Steve had me over to their apartment for a great conversation and eventually some toast with jam. We get into sexism and bullying in the music industry, along with stories of existential dread.

19 Ralph White (Bad Livers) @ Torchy's in Austin, TX (2/20/18) Dec 19, 2018

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One of the shorter encounters, this brief lunch date with Ralph White features some zen wisdom from the consummate roots musician and veteran road dog.

18 Jessica Catron (Missincinatti) @ her house in Missoula, MT (3/10/18) Dec 12, 2018

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Jessica Catron and I engage in a lengthy exploration of the question, “What will poor desperate musicians do for money?” The answers may surprise you.

17 Eleanor Murray (Cavegreen) @ Olympia Coffee Roasting Company in Olympia, WA (5/13/18) Dec 05, 2018

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Eleanor Murray, one of the most moving songwriters I know, nervously shares her stories of Los Angeles over-stimulation in the face of her intimate performances.

16 Candace Harter (Darto) @ Tougo Coffee in Seattle, WA (4/3/18) Nov 28, 2018

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Candace warms us up with a story about a funny pre-show encouter in Kansas, and then tells a heartbreaking tale of misfortune on the first day of tour. A classic example of how comedy = tragedy plus time.

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