The Itch Rock Podcast
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Itch is a longtime rock radio show on 89.1 The Wood (KCLC-FM). Now its hosts have entered the podcasting world with rock news, reviews, and interviews exploring the deep connection between people and music. If it gets your head banging and your blood flowing, it's an itch we're here to scratch.
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E177 The Itch On Tour: The New Pornographers
September 21, 2023 08:45 - 29 minutes - 34 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to expand our musical horizons! Aaron saw indie rock royalty The New Pornographers at Thalia Hall in Chicago all the way back in May, and we've been sitting on the recording for months waiting for the right time to share it. But now, as we continue our recent streak of dropping two episodes a week, it's time to reveal the long-lost final Itch event of KC's birthday week! The New P's are an evergreen band, and we think this is an evergreen episode. Enjoy. ...
E176 A Conversation with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
September 19, 2023 08:45 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a double episode! Legendary blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins us to talk about his new album, Dirt on My Diamonds, re-recording his breakthrough Trouble Is..., cover songs (including Five Finger Death Punch!), and adding polarizing sounds to his musical toolbox. Then, KC and Dan recount their experience seeing Kenny alongside King Solomon Hicks this past summer at The Factory! With a guest this big, we had to go king-size! If you like w...
E175 The Itch's Labor Day Extravaganza Concert Fiestival
September 14, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to see four shows at four venues in two days! That's right, The Itch has been so busy that it's another double episode week. Join us for a recap of seeing Fame on Fire and Kingdom Collapse (at the Old Rock House), Corey Taylor, Wargasm UK, and Itch favorites Oxymorrons (at The Factory), Memphis May Fire, Catch Your Breath, and Another Day Dawns (at Red Flag), and Shinedown, Papa Roach, and Spiritbox (at Riverport)! Holy cow was that a lot of links! This a...
E174 The Itch On Tour: Eve 6 (Plays Aaron's Birthday)
September 12, 2023 08:45 - 27 minutes - 31 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a birthday celebration! Aaron may not have had KC and Dan with him for his big day, but he had Eve 6, and that was enough for a great evening! Join us for tales of ancient automobiles, Yiddish lessons, and a hot tip on bagels as Aaron celebrates a milestone, Dan keeps his lips sealed about prom night, and KC continues his heelish behavior! Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses fro...
E173 The Itch On Tour: Dashboard Confessional & Des Rocs
September 07, 2023 08:45 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week, we're scratching the Itch for free beer... and a bonus episode! We've seen so many fun shows lately that, if we publish just one episode per week, we'll perpetually be months behind. So until we're caught up, that means extra episodes for you! In this one, KC recounts his recent experience at a Bud Light-sponsored "pop up" show featuring Dashboard Confessional and Itch favorite Des Rocs. Join us for sordid tales of the VIP experience, our first truly emo-adjacent episode, and... M...
E172 A Conversation with Chad Sexton of 311
September 05, 2023 08:45 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week, we're scratching not just an Itch, but an artist off our wish list! Chad Sexton of 311 joins us to discuss the 30th anniversary re-issue of his band's debut album Music, the fine art of creating a setlist, and what keeps five people together in a band for over three decades (hint: it might be bacon). Plus, Chad takes us on a trip down memory lane with stories from a few album eras, Aaron doesn't get to talk about drum art, and this clip proves why Chad rules. Enjoy. If you like w...
E171 The Itch On Tour: Secrets, Outline in Color, VRSTY, & Nerv
August 29, 2023 08:45 - 23 minutes - 27 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch ... for crime? Dan and KC visited the Red Flag to see the Collapse Tour, featuring Secrets, Outline in Color, Nerv, and our friend Joey Varela and VRSTY, whom the guys may or may not have inadvertently kidnapped. Join us for a fun talk about tour camaraderie, on-stage swagger, and the search for Subway. Plus, a shout out to St. Louis' own Discrepancies, and the long-awaited debut of The Itch Box. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every S...
E170 The Itch On Tour: grandson & K.Flay
August 22, 2023 13:45 - 36 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for family fun! In episode 154, Dan introduced his son Dean to our guest grandson. Not long after, Dan and his family got to see grandson at The Factory on his I Love You, I'm Trying tour with K.Flay (whose new album Mono drops in September). A fun (and sometimes sleepy) time was had by all! Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St....
E169 The Itch On Tour: Bloodywood, Vended, & Wargasm
August 15, 2023 08:45 - 31 minutes - 36 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up on the back catalog! Months ago, The Itch saw a series of very memorable shows. But once we started the Upheaval interviews, those episodes got put on the back burner. Now we're bringing you some overdue coverage of some headbangin' shows. First up, our experience seeing Indian folk metal band Bloodywood alongside Vended and Wargasm at Pops! If you haven't felt the energy of a band like Bloodywood, well... it's because there aren't many acts l...
E168 A Conversation with Blake and Zach Bedsaul of SAUL
August 08, 2023 08:45 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a throwback! Blake Bedsaul was our third guest, back in episode 44. Now he's back for our 50th interview, and he brought his brother Zach along for the ride! The Bedsaul brothers and their band, SAUL, have just released their second full-length album, This Is It... The End of Everything, and they're here to talk about the evolution of their sound, processing the loss of their mother, and their love for Tool. It's a pleasure to speak with guys who just...
E167 The Itch Upheaval: In Our Wake
August 01, 2023 08:45 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBWelcome to the Uprising... one more time! Detroit's In Our Wake joins us to close out the series by sharing the Upheaval experience from the artist's perspective. Join us to hear tales of what it's like to be independent, what to do when a pandemic depletes your band, and why Michiganders are such sweethearts. Plus: The Itch welcomes its youngest guest. And a record is broken, as well as some knees. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to t...
E166 The Itch Upheaval: Festival Recap
July 25, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe Uprising has welcomed us! Upheaval is in the books, and we made it out alive, but not unscathed! Join us (and a very special guest) to recap our two days in Grand Rapids. Who we saw, who we didn't, and what made this such a memorable experience from start to finish. It's a long one, but we promise the ride is worth it. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you ...
E165 The Itch Upheaval: Interview Extras
July 18, 2023 08:45 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBWelcome to the uprising! While we get some much-needed rest after a wild weekend at Upheaval, we found some fun snippets from our interview series to tide you over until our recap. You’ll hear the crazy story of why Alfonso from Heartsick missed our initial interview attempt, get some insight into the busy lives of the Oxymorrons as they prepare to release their debut album, catch a preview of a future conversation topic with Eva Under Fire, and take a peek behind the scenes as Black Note Gr...
E164 The Itch Upheaval: Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR
July 13, 2023 08:45 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the uprising! Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR joins us in this episode to discuss her journey into the world of music publicity and the role(s) she plays on the Upheaval team. Rebecca is the person responsible for giving us the green light to partner with Upheaval on this series, so we had to give her the final pre-fest spotlight. But stay tuned, because we've got more to come in the Upheaval aftermath! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasti...
E163 The Itch Upheaval: Chris Meyer of MiEntertainment
July 11, 2023 08:45 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBWelcome to the uprising! MiEntertainment's Chris Meyer, one of the creators of Upheaval, joins us to discuss the complicated work of concert promotion, being a family business, and even a few wish list artists for next year's Upheaval! We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a part of the music business that means so much to us. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. L...
E162 The Itch Upheaval: Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Black Note Graffiti
July 04, 2023 08:45 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome to the uprising! Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Ann Arbor-based Upheaval openers Black Note Graffiti join us in this episode. They discuss road testing new music, their love for a certain festival headliner, the dynamic of changing from predominantly male lead vocals to predominantly female, and a pair of strong words for a home state artist! Plus, Aaron reveals his headphone sonic test album, and Dan has a message for a billionaire! If you like what you hear, you can hear more ...
E161 The Itch Upheaval: Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire
June 27, 2023 08:45 - 49 minutes - 56.4 MBWelcome to the uprising! The Itch's most frequent guest Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire ups her tally to five as she joins us to talk about her Michigan band's Upheaval debut! If you're interested in Halestorm and Evanescence fandom, Detroit radio, and the perks of having a supportive mother, Eva's got you covered. And we heavily recommend checking out Eva Under Fire's debut album Love, Drugs, & Misery. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcastin...
E160 The Itch Upheaval: Oxymorrons
June 21, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBWelcome to the uprising! All four of 2022 Upheaval performers and notably pretty punk boy band Oxymorrons join us this week for our second conversation. Our first interview, in January 2022, was somehow one of the funniest and deepest chats we've ever had, and this doesn't disappoint as a follow-up. As they prepare to release their first full LP, Melanin Punk, they've got plenty to say about the creative process, keeping fans' expectations changing, and how to be unapologetically authentic i...
E159 The Itch Upheaval: Alfonso Civile of Heartsick
June 13, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 72 MBWelcome to the uprising! Alfonso Civile of Heartsick kicks off our series as a subject matter expert on all things Michigan, including Upheaval. The Lansing-based band has been a mainstay in the regional heavy music scene for years, and, as you'll hear from his stories, Alfonso has a knack for rubbing elbows with the biggest stars in rock while maintaining a humble heart for small-town musicians who just want to make noise with their friends. If you're looking for an introduction to Upheaval...
Introducing... The Itch Upheaval!
June 08, 2023 08:45 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBThe Itch is here with a special guest and some big news! We've got summer plans that you won't wanna miss! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Radio.net, and OnlineRadioBox! And if you have the itch to hear brand new rock tracks every Friday, follow our New Rock Roundup playlist! For any and all friendship, q...
E158 The Itch On Tour: Pointfest
June 06, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a festival! St. Louis' summer rock kickoff Pointfest happened, and we were there in full force to experience it all. Join us for an all-day concert experience that included Tigercub, Des Rocs, Band-Maid, Badflower, Bad Omens, The Pretty Reckless, Coheed & Cambria, and Incubus! You might be surprised at who made great impressions... and who didn't? Enjoy. On, and for those who enjoy a teaser: We're about to scratch that Itch again. If you like what y...
E157 A Conversation with Josh Todd of Buckcherry
May 30, 2023 08:45 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for some straight up rock 'n' roll, man! Buckcherry's new album Vol. 10 drops Friday, June 2, and in this episode frontman Josh Todd joins us to talk classic rock, tattoos, the creative process, and how a band stays committed all the way to ten albums. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891...
E156 The Itch On Tour: hed PE, Guerrilla Theory, Midwest Avengers, & Tree One Four
May 23, 2023 08:45 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for some G-Punk! Longtime faves hed PE came to the Red Flag and were joined by a trio of like-minded area acts looking to make the city proud! Join us as we experience a night of hip hop/reggae-inspired rock with Guerrilla Theory, Midwest Avengers, and Tree One Four. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show...
[Short Cuts] A Little Social Media Milestone
May 20, 2023 08:45 - 6 minutes - 7.93 MBDuring tonight's recording, The Itch crossed a fun social media milestone. So, being the excitable and easily pleased fellas we are... we had to talk about it for a minute. Enjoy, and congrats to Winona Fighter on the seamless segue from last week's episode into Itch history! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn,...
E155 The Itch On Tour: KemikalFire & Winona Fighter
May 16, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch give in to peer pressure! Taylor Carroll of KemikalFire encouraged us to come to their show in Nashville (their second show ever), and we just couldn't resist the man's charm. So we packed up Dan's van and made the trek to The Basement East for what would be one of our most memorable concert experiences yet. Random rock star sightings. Hot chicken. A killer opening act (whatup, Winona Fighter?). And... hugs. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear...
E154 A Conversation with grandson
May 09, 2023 08:45 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MBThis week, we're scratching an Itch we've had for almost three years! The man known as grandson joins us on album's eve for his new release I Love You, I'm Trying. The record is a departure of sorts from his previous work, as he refocuses his attention from the problems in the world to the problems in his world. It's deeply personal, and when it comes to exploring issues like fame, mental health, and the relationship between an artist and their fans, he holds nothing back on the album n...
E153 Q1 Rock Roundup
May 04, 2023 08:45 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a roundup! It's been ages since we've taken inventory of our favorite recent rock releases, and the backlog has grown unwieldy! So join us as we explore 2023 albums from Gorillaz, Godsmack, You Me at Six, Motive Black, Redlight King, Otherwise, Pop Evil, DeadBlondeStars, OTTTO, and more! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area,...
[Short Cuts] KC's Connection to Rush
May 02, 2023 08:45 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBThis is a big week for The Itch, and as we prep for what's to come, we're still finishing up this week's episode. It's also KC's birthday week, so in honor of our billboard brother, we dug up a clip from way back in our episode 37 recording on the great Neil Peart of Rush. It features a cool bit of trivia about KC, as well as our episode guest and longtime friend Rich Lamberty! Enjoy, and expect your next full episode later this week. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every...
E152 A Conversation with Phil, Stephen, and Taylor of Taproot
April 27, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a major award! You voted for Taproot as our March Bandness winner, so we had Phil, Stephen, and Taylor from the band join us to discuss their new album, their new old album, and their fall tour. Along the way we'll hear about their decision to turn down a notable tour, a track that almost featured Layne Staley, selling skateboards, and how they maintain a connection with their fans. As promised, relevant links: TaprootMerch.com The new single V\CT\M...
[Short Cuts] Can You Really Get Along with Durst?
April 25, 2023 08:45 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBThis one's from deep in the Itch Archives! This week's guests received an infamous ear chewing from Limp Bizkit years ago, so while we put the finishing touches on that episode, we've found a clip from all the way back in our episode 8 recording sessions (that's June 2020 for those keeping score), in which Dan recounts a publicity stunt gone wrong from The Bizkit's past. Enjoy! Disclaimer: The actual facts of this story are readily accessible with minimal research. Dan was simply recounting...
E151 Record Store Day Draft Special
April 18, 2023 08:45 - 41 minutes - 47 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to scratch a record! RSD 2023 is coming up, and we're each drafting our top 3 releases from this year's batch! Plus, we've got a rundown of some massive music drops from the past couple of weeks, an update on our interview with KemikalFire, and the (podcast) revelation of this year's March Bandness winner! It's a fun one. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM...
E150 A Conversation with Arejay Hale and Taylor Carroll of KemikalFire
April 11, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis week, we're scratching some names off our interview wish list for episode 150! Arejay Hale is best known as the drummer half of the brother/sister duo behind Halestorm, alongside his sister Lzzy. Taylor Carroll is best known as the drummer for Lit. Together, these dearest brothers are preparing to debut the first music under their new moniker KemikalFire. Their first single, "Dead and Gone," premieres Friday, April 14th. In preparation, the guys joined us to discuss the making of the si...
E149 The Soundtracks of 1998 with Brian Colburn and Gomez
April 08, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 80 MBHappy Rex Manning Day! This week, we're scratching The Itch for a pseudo-tradITCHion: our yearly movie/music maship episode! And because we never forget a promise (probably), we've invited last year's intended guests, podcasting friends Brian Colburn and Gomez, to join us as we discuss the soundtracks of 1998! We may or may not have seen the films, but we love the music either way! Check out Brian's show, My Weekly Mixtape, and Gomez's show, The Sleevie G Show! If you like what you hear, y...
[Short Cuts] Did Aaron Rob P.O.D.?
April 04, 2023 08:45 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAfter a tour bus played a prominent role in last week's episode, we thought we'd tide you over with a short story about Aaron's first adventure on a tour bus while we finish editing this week's episode. Enjoy, and if you have a story about being on a tour bus that we should share, send it our way! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 8...
E148 The Itch On Tour: Nonpoint, Blacktop Mojo, & Sumo Cyco
March 30, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a road trip! The whole gang headed to Kansas to see, for the first time ever, a tour full of bands we've had on the show! Join us at The Bottleneck in Lawrence for the most apropos stop on the Wizard of Oz–themed Emerald Cities Tour, featuring Nonpoint, Blacktop Mojo, and Sumo Cyco! This one was a blast, and we were only sad that we had to tap our heels home. Enjoy. And when you're done, go back and enjoy our previous coverage of Nonpoint, Blacktop M...
[Short Cuts] The Grodiest Dive Bar in Lawrence
March 28, 2023 08:45 - 5 minutes - 6.34 MBThe Itch needs a bit more time to finish our Emerald Cities episode, so as a preview, we're giving you... the epilogue? Sometimes we make strange choices. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Radio.net, and OnlineRadioBox! And if you have the itch to hear brand new rock tracks every Friday, follow our New Rock ...
March Bandness 2023 Tournament Announcement!
March 23, 2023 16:40 - 2 minutes - 3.26 MBIt's time for March Bandness 2023! Every year The Itch presents a field of artists for you, the music fan, to vote for, and the winner will be the subject of an upcoming episode of The Itch Rock Podcast! Past winners Nonpoint and Cam Cole became Itch favorites and guests, and we're hyped to find out who you choose as this year's winner! Vote now at twitter.com/itchrocks! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on K...
E147 The Itch On Tour: Badflower, Des Rocs, & Blood Red Shoes
March 21, 2023 08:45 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week, we're scratching the Itch to tread familiar territory! We saw Badflower and past Itch guest Des Rocs at Red Flag, which may as well be the official venue of The Itch. Though we've discussed the artists and the venue before, we've learned that every experience is unique, and this one was definitely worth discussing! We hope you enjoy. And apologies to Blood Red Shoes, for reasons you'll learn within the episode. If you're interested in our past coverage of Badflower and Des Rocs, ...
E146 The Itch On Tour: Bush + Giovannie and the Hired Guns
March 14, 2023 08:45 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to hit the road again! Rock stalwarts Bush and rising Itch favorites Giovannie and the Hired Guns came through town separately, and we were there to see them! Join us for discussion about learning lessons in poor venue ventilation, a very unique use of the St Louis Cardinals logo, and how The Itch might soon end up in jail. As a bonus, a few videos of Giovannie's show at Off Broadway can be found at this link! If you like what you hear, you can hear mor...
E145 A Conversation with Scott Stevens of The Exies and 4 Horsemen Music
March 07, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to get apocalyptic! Scott Stevens of 4 Horsemen music joins us to discuss writing with some of the biggest artists in modern rock, as well as the return of his band The Exies! We'll dive deep into the creation of "Spirits High", the first Exies song in over 15 years, and hear stories about Scott's work with Halestorm, Shinedown, Dorothy, Ayron Jones, Nothing More, and many more! Plus, we'll pose and presume to answer an all-important question: will Scott ...
E144 The Itch On Tour: White Reaper, Narrow Head, & Taipei Houston
February 28, 2023 09:45 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to get back to live shows! After a successful Shiprocked Series, we're going On Tour again with a discussion of our experience seeing White Reaper, Narrow Head, and Taipei Houston live at Delmar Hall. We'll also give some quick thoughts on the new albums from White Reaper and Narrow Head, and dive into the importance of energy in a live show. Plus: Dan learns what "shoegaze" means. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday ni...
E143 A Conversation with Mikey Carvajal of Islander
February 21, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to finish what we started... maybe. Mikey Carvajal of Islander had a beautiful homecoming of sorts on Shiprocked, and he was kind enough to join us to share his story. We also dive into the origins of his face paint (but NOT the origins of "Coconut Dracula"), being asked to fill in for your musical hero, and what it's like to not be told that your label has dropped you... all while trying not to talk exclusively about wrestling! Mikey has so much insight ...
E142 A Conversation with Jason Zeilstra and Rasheed Thomas of Nonpoint
February 14, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to debut brand new music from a favorite! Nonpoint dropped their new single "Heartless", at literally the exact same time as this episode, and we spoke about it ahead of release with the band's guitar duo of Jason Zeilstra and Rasheed Thomas! Join us for an enlightening discussion about the new music, the corresponding Emerald Cities tour with Blacktop Mojo and Sumo Cyco, how Jason and Rasheed's 20-year friendship began, and of course... their experience ...
E141Shiprocked Recap: The Captain's Log
February 07, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to bring it all full circle! Dan finally made it to Shiprocked, and he's got a heck of a lot to say about it! Join us as he recounts the Captain's Log of his experiences, including bands that surprised him, relationships he built, a corporately owned island, and what a certain lead singer does in his free time. Plus, a theory on why one guy brought a six-person security team on a cruise ship. It's a long trip, but we think you'll enjoy it. Click here to ...
E141 Shiprocked Recap: The Captain's Log
February 07, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to bring it all full circle! Dan finally made it to Shiprocked, and he's got a heck of a lot to say about it! Join us as he recounts the Captain's Log of his experiences, including bands that surprised him, relationships he built, a corporately owned island, and what a certain lead singer does in his free time. Plus, a theory on why one guy brought a six-person security team on a cruise ship. It's a long trip, but we think you'll enjoy it. Click here to ...
E140A Conversation with Ayron Jones
January 31, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to get #Filthy! Ayron Jones' Child of the State was our 2021 Album of the Year, and we've been... jonesin'... to have him on the show ever since. The conversation did not disappoint, as it included Ayron's foray into R&B with his new single "Otherside", the hottest hot spots in his hometown of Seattle, and a family that is incredibly near to his heart. And we definitely did NOT discuss geopolitics. Enjoy. And click here to help Desi. If you like what you...
E140 A Conversation with Ayron Jones
January 31, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch to get #Filthy! Ayron Jones' Child of the State was our 2021 Album of the Year, and we've been... jonesin'... to have him on the show ever since. The conversation did not disappoint, as it included Ayron's foray into R&B with his new single "Otherside", the hottest hot spots in his hometown of Seattle, and a family that is incredibly near to his heart. And we definitely did NOT discuss geopolitics. Enjoy. And click here to help Desi. If you like what you...
E139 A Conversation with Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire
January 24, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, we're scratching an Itch that's, well... pretty fiery. The Shiprocked Series continues with Bryan Kuznitz, frontman of Fame on Fire. He's a charismatic and self-reflective guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and shouts them in his songs. And as this publishes, he's probably talking Dan into buying him a drink on the boat. Join us to talk with Bryan about the formation of his band, their latest album Welcome to the Chaos, and singing in Korean on one of their myriad covers. En...
E139A Conversation with Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire
January 24, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, we're scratching an Itch that's, well... pretty fiery. The Shiprocked Series continues with Bryan Kuznitz, frontman of Fame on Fire. He's a charismatic and self-reflective guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and shouts them in his songs. And as this publishes, he's probably talking Dan into buying him a drink on the boat. Join us to talk with Bryan about the formation of his band, their latest album Welcome to the Chaos, and singing in Korean on one of their myriad covers. En...
E138A Conversation with Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie and the Hired Guns
January 19, 2023 09:45 - 30 minutes - 35 MBThis week, we're scratching The Itch for a new series: a Shiprocked Series! We've been talking about it for ages, and it's finally here. As Dan prepares to dock, we're unleashing the first of a trio of interviews with artists who will be performing (and vacationing) on the boat. And we're starting with a guy who made an immediate impression on us last year: Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie and the Hired Guns. Their album Tejano Punk Boyz made Dan's top 20 and featured a fascinating fusion of 90s...