Impossible Way Of Life
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWednesday episodes free and exclusive Sunday episodes via our Patreon!
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Episode 256 - Ben Schwab of Sylvie
August 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe are joined for a cathartic midweek chat with Ben Schwab, it's all sepia tinged skies, cigarettes, and a couple beers, as we discuss music production, the genre that is Starbucks Music, The Mid West, and of course The Beatles.
Episode 252 - Jess Williamson
July 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBA real pleasure to be joined by singer songwriter Jess Williamson, whose new record "Time Ain't Accidental" is out right now. Although Jess spends her time in the space between folk and country, she was determined to talk to us about her unwavering love for Blink 182. I hope you enjoy getting to know her, as much as we did.
Episode 250 - The Rock n' Roll Detective Jim Berkenstadt
July 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBAn extra special one for our 250th episode. We are joined by legitimate Rock n' Roll Detective and esteemed writer Jim Berkenstadt. Jim has spent a lifetime researching, writing and consulting in pop music history, serving as a consultant to The Beatles, George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys amongst others. His books on The Beatles have been inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Check the links below to buy his books, which no doubt you will after you here the EXPLOSIVE content o...
Episode 243 - Pastoral Bob ft. Alex Bleeker
May 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWe get lucky and manage to catch Bleeker just before he goes surfing. A whole lot of fun.
Easy Rider Soundtrack Ft. Jeffrey Silverstein
May 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIt's mid week so we sit down with songwriter Jeffrey Silverstein to discuss the iconic soundtrack to end iconic soundtracks. We also find out why you should never rely on bluetooth in a clutch environment.
(EXCLUSIVE) Episode 237 - John Andrews
April 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe are joined in the IWOL situation room by non other than John Andrews, whose new record "Love for the Underdog," that comes out this Friday, triggered a bidding war after a pre-sale copy of his own album was sold back to him by some random dude on Ebay. The contracts have been signed, subpoenas are in the mail, so in this IWOL Exclusive, listen to John finally recount the story in his own words of how he assembled an Indie Rock Delta Force Seal Team 6 to tackle one of the greatest crimes ...
Episode 234 - John Lennon vs John Lennon With Special Guest Max Clarke (Cutworms)
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBMax joins us to talk about his new record, and more importantly to try and figure out when Young John became Old John. He's a lovely man with a tender energy, but just don't bring up Autotune or it gets a lil' Lou Reedy.
(IWOL ARCHIVES) Episode 41-42 - The Eagles Greatest Hits w/ Mike "Stranglehold" Komaszczuk
March 29, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 88.7 MBFrom Feb 2021, and IWOL classic and compiled here for the first time in its entirety, the three of us sit down over a few hours and a few coffees to discuss, well, The Eagles.
Episode 230 - Judee Sill - With Special Guest Alaina Moore
March 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this free episode, we are joined by friend of the pod and indie pop superstar Alaina Moore of Tennis. We talk about their new record, their upcoming tour, and whether or not we can consider them twee adjacent. And we discuss our shared love for a lost icon, American Singer Songwriter - Judee Sill.
Episode 227 - The Who? Featuring Guest Ryan Polie
March 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThe boys are in Los Angeles, so In today's episode, we are joined by L.A based eminent indie rock turned ambient musician, Ryan Polie, who tries with all his might to explain what the hell there is to like about The Who. The Who?
(IWOL ARCHIVES) Episode 35 - The Byrds - Notorious Byrd Brothers
February 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAnother Classic Episode, remixed in Dobly by Giles Martin, for the IWOL Archive Project. A couple of years ago we spent the whole hour trying to figure out who was in The Byrds - we still don't know. At the time it was our favourite episode we had done, sexually, philosophically, and psychotically
Ranked - Crosby Stills & Nash Part II ft. La Woman Rocks
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSecond Instalment of an essential ranking. Featuring our resident "On The Strip" correspondent Amanda.
(IWOL ARCHIVES) Episode 214 - What is Twee And Classic Rock 2.0
January 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOne of our favourite episodes; as vital in the IWOL canon, as the directors cut of Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket, and as exclusive as the mixtape Johnny through at Zooey Deschanel.
Patreon Episode 200 (Unlocked)
September 14, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBJohnny (business acumen 10) wanted me to throw this up for the masses. We made it baby; so now come over to Patreon for all further episodes.
Party Like It's 199
August 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIt's all about to change baby. Thanks for being here for the journey. What comes next?
Ranking Michael Jackson, and True Grit - A Playlist
August 24, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBContinue on with music of a gritty vocal nature. And we come to terms with ranking Wacko Jacko
Smooth Ft Rob Thomas
August 18, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSantana, The Guess Who, Back to Ranking.
The Top Karaoke Songs Of All Time - Ranked
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBJohnny's been working the circuit.
The Ranking Sheet (Part Two)
July 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIt's very serious earnest stuff. We are nearly there.
Neil Young Top 10 Songs - Ranked Ft. Paige Stark
July 20, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWe are joined by esteemed guest Paige Stark to discuss the Top 10 Neil Young Songs EVER, and we almost get to it! Uploading this episode listening to 25 O'Clock by The Dukes of Stratosphear, so kinda more in a pastiche 1967 mood. Ranking to begin earnestly soon.
What Even Is The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
July 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBSome serious detective work to do here. Some Denver Airport style shit going on.
Are The Kinks The Most Underrated Band In History?
July 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBAs you've come to expect, only the big questions are being asked on this show.
The Beach Boys 1970's Top 10 Songs - Ranked (Part 1)
June 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn keeping with the way our psychedelic universe determined that Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, and Ray Davies were all to be born within days of each other, we rank our favourite "forgotten era" Beach Boys songs and continue with our new and much loved A.M Radio style talking over songs format. Dig in.
Sir Paul McCartney's Top 10 Solo Songs (A Playlist)
June 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBMyself and Johnny try to create a Best Of Macca Solo....but end up being spellbound by the ability to just stream Spotify. Loved checking out the new Drugdealer and Michael Rault. As far as I'm concerned this is the new blueprint. Gotta go and check that Neil Young and John Mayer thing out. Have a lovely week.
Elvis Costello
June 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBJohnny still won't rank Harry Nilsson, so I ranked one of my top dogs.
The Last Waltz Performances Ranked - Part 2 - Johnny's Night In The Sun
June 08, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBAgainst the Odds, like Phil Collins during Live Aid, I'm straight off a plane and into the pod. Johnny proves his reputation as an ice cold ranker, by finessing our Last Waltz Performance Ranking. Please send us your lists.
Karaoke, Jimmy Page, Gram Parsons ft Mike Komaszczuk
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBJohnny and Mike back in the saddle, stuck in between a trust fund kid and a rock god.
Ranking Bob Marley
May 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIt's time to up our business acumen. Really gonna focus on our Patreon Episodes. That being said, this episode rips.
Ranking The Band ft. Mike Komaszczuk
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBI live for these episodes.
Ranking The Band ft. Mike Komaszczuk
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBI live for these episodes.
Anthony Kiedis vs Steven Tyler (With Hollywood Bad Boy Luke Paquin)
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBI'm back out on the road, but this is long overdue, time to rank the strip, real bad boys of rock. Fashion is gonna get heated.
The Beatles Are Good?
May 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOne of my favourite episodes in a while. Rank (re-rank) The Fab Four. Also, deal with couple patron questions / accusations. I have been tryna figure out what songs to test my new audiophile sound system on, reddit has been really helpful.
Kate Bush with Special Guest Alaina Moore
April 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJoined by special guest Alaina Moore, one half of indie pop band / sailing enthusiasts, "Tennis." Kate Bush is up.
Joni Mitchell and Jack White
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThe Boys Are Back In Town. This Episode is Live and Dangerous, and we are FIRED UP!
The Boys Are A Lil' Banged Up.
April 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBApologies on Delay, got an adult dose on tour, logistics of finding a. my mind. b. my voice and c. the necessary equipment, made this one take a second. Johnny is back from tour, weening himself off the sauce. Needless to say, your boys are a little banged up. Read through a lot of your messages on this one, lovely to see you've been ranking on your own time. It's An Impossible Way Of Life
Live from New York it's Saturday Night!
March 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBJohnny is in New York, so we rank so of the NY big guns, Lou Reed and the lads!
We Have A New Number 1
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt's heating up folks. Fuck knows where Johnny is, New York, London? Also, after this episode I got a new XLR. We got a new provisional number 1 Rank.
Scared To Rank Ft. Jessica Espeleta
March 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWe get the band back together to talk shop and then try and rank Smokey Robinson. Featuring extra special guest Jessica Espeleta.
Scared To Rank Ft. Jessica Espeleta
March 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWe get the band back together to talk shop and then try and rank Smokey Robinson. Featuring extra special guest Jessica Espeleta.
We Rank John Lennon
March 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBListen to Johnny react live to a really strange LSD induced nightmare of a virtue signalling music video; this time it's "Let It Be," with lots of odd celebs. And on the bright side, we put our categories to the test and rank John Lennon and Van Morrison.
Back To Ranking / Have You Ever Been In the Classical / Jazz Section of a Music Store?
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe dive right back into the Top 20 Singers energy, and Johnny tried to rent a keyboard stand or something. Note to self, don't dare set foot in the Classical / Jazz Section.
The Band With Special Guest Mike Komaszczuk
February 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBTaking a break from the hotly contested Top Singer Rank-a-thon (don't worry we'll get back to it), to discuss all things The Band. We are lucky to be joined by Mike Komaszchuk aka Youtube Username - Stranglehold, who tells us why Richard Manuel is his favourite singer, as well as letting us know about his exciting Youtube The Band fan page.
Episode 143 - Top 20 Singers Of All Time - The Official IWOL List - Part 2
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBHaving a wonderful time over here. Finally getting to the bottom of our Top 20, and working out the appropriate way we can RANK. Also, let's discuss that Super Bowl Halftime Show. Happy Valentines Day. xx
Rolling Stone - Top 20 Singers of All Time
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBJohnny got that negative test we all craved. It's live, it's one on one, and we are talking about Rolling Stone's Top 20 Singers of all time, The Chili Peppers have a new song, and getting the band back together.
What's The Deal With Spotify? Ft. Alex Bleeker
February 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBGuest Host Alex Bleeker joins us to break down, once and for all, the Rogan vs Young debate. He also starts some pretty serious L.A based Jam Band Beef.
Is Music Dead?
January 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBJohnny contacted Paul Rodgers, to settle the question of technical vocals once and for all. We got into a couple of articles. Welcome to An Impossible Way Of Life, your bi-weekly Tennis and Culture podcast.
Live Aid Didn't Work Ft Jessica Espeleta
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBOne of my favourite episodes in a while, we are joined my Jessica Espeleta. Once and for all, we try and get to the bottom of Live Aid and other major rock n' roll fund raiser songs, but end up mostly talking about David Crosby and Jess' The Doors Cover Band. Enjoy.
CSNY - Doom Tour
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB“We actually had a guy that was employed just to provide us with cocaine. We needed an incredible amount of energy to pull off that tour and I’m sure it helped in a way, but it is a very subtly destructive drug and there was a lot of it around. We were rock and roll stars at the height of our power and the height of our commerciality and the height of our ability to put asses on seats. We had it all. And sometimes you need to break that tension. Drugs and women were a part of that entire pr...