The Third Men Podcast
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThe Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!
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Episodes
Rob Jones Returns
October 29, 2023 06:44 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBWe're connected...by Rob! The Third Men Podcast is back with an all-new extended interview with returning guest and Jack White artwork guru Rob Jones! It's been six years and four studio albums since last we spoke to the animalrummy, and in this episode we'll do our best to make up for lost time. Artwork and design for Boarding House Reach, Help Us Stranger, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive are all covered, plus behind the scenes stories and insider info you'll not get anywhere else...
Top Special: The Dead Weather
June 18, 2023 16:16 - 2 hours - 127 MBWhat are YOUR favorite Dead Weather tracks? This is the question at the heart of the second installment of our ongoing TOP SPECIAL series - wherein we award our top three tracks from a set of albums with medals of varying (christian?) names. Today we welcome back returning guest Luke Sinclare to select choice cuts from each album by The Dead Weather, Jack White's goth-powered supergroup featuring Alison Mosshart, Jack Lawrence, Dean Fertita and the most important part of the band: the bass. 2...
The Jack White Collections feat. Frank Anselmo
June 02, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBYou've heard his name amongst the earliest die hard White Stripes fans...you've seen him mentioned in Mojo Magazine, Rolling Stone and even the White Stripes & Third Man Records official social channels. He's Frank Anselmo, and this week he's joining us on the Third Men podcast to talk Jack White Collections...and he's got one of the finest in the world! Going all the way back to the White Stripes initial rise to fame in the US, Frank was there to witness it all as a die hard fan with enough ...
The Paranoyds: Extended Interview
May 14, 2023 17:16 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe future's not a bore on the Third Men Podcast this week, as we're joined by Third Man Records recording artists THE PARANOYDS! Laila Hashemi and Lexi Funston join your humble co-hosts to break-down the origins of the band, how they linked up with Staz Lindes & David Ruiz and what brought them into the TMR orbit - and that's only the beginning. Their latest LP TALK TALK TALK delves deep into LA culture, fears of the future and an askew glance at the present in one of the freshest rock recor...
Elephant: Analysis & Review vol.3
April 24, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe have arrived at the finale of our ELEPHANT album analysis & review series...and so much more is left to cover. Part 2 left off with our track-by-track deep-dive, ending with middle-point powerhouse track Ball & Biscuit -- now it's time to bring it on home to the end. With favorite cuts like Little Acorns and Hardest Button to Button, the best is truly left to come as we journey to the conclusion of this mammoth LP. We'll also analyze chart performance, critical reaction, band reflection an...
Elephant: Analysis & Review vol.2
April 09, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe're back for part 2 of our 3-part ELEPHANT album analysis & review! With The White Stripes breakthrough masterpiece celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in advance of the corresponding commemorative vault release, the Third Men Podcast is finally tackling the only Stripes record remaining in its "album analysis & review" series -- and you'd better believe we're not cutting any corners in the process. Last episode we discussed the inception, recording, design and historical context of the r...
Elephant: Analysis & Review vol.1
March 19, 2023 00:19 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThe BIGGEST White Stripes record of all is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to help ring in the festivities the Third Men Podcast is launching a 3-part retrospective on the mighty album ELEPHANT! Over the course of this podcast we've analyzed and reviewed nearly all of Jack White's albums in his various group incarnations and solo work, but this is one record we wanted to save for a special occasion -- and what better occasion than to celebrate both the anniversary of its release AND th...
Merch & Mayhem feat. Miss Cinnamon & Coppersound Pedals
February 25, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJoin the Third Men Podcast this week for an insider's look at the ideation, design and implementation of Third Man Records' incredible line of merchandise! Christina Inman, resident Merchandiser and hellcat extraordinaire, tells the stories behind some of the most iconic TMR gear, from The White Stripes tiki mugs, assorted playing cards, pins, toys, shirts and more! Miss Cinnamon is joined by returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals, who collaborated closely w...
Women, Rock & Detroit feat. Marcie Bolen, Lady Tee & Kate McCoy
February 11, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBJoin the Third Men Podcast this week as we explore the history of women in music, from the Indie Rock boom until the present day, with an episode we had to call: Women, Rock & Detroit. Joining your humble co-hosts are three special guests, each offering their own unique perspective on the triumphs, struggles and perceptions of female representation in music. Offering up a boots-on-the-ground view at the Detroit scene experience is the legendary Marcie Bolen, known for her work across many ban...
William Tyler: Extended Interview
January 28, 2023 21:25 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThe Third Men podcast is excited to welcome to the show (for the first time!) the extraordinary guitarist, composer and oft-Third Man Records collaborator Mr. William Tyler. In this all-new extended interview, we'll talk with William about his incredible career - from solo albums to secret origins and everything in between. We'll also deep-dive into the ever-changing landscape of Nashville, what Third Man has meant to the city since planting its flag there nearly 15 years ago, and of course W...
TMR 2022 feat. Ben Blackwell
January 04, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 94 MBBen Blackwell is back! With the calendar year 2022 freshly in the rear view mirror, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a joyful and creatively robust 12 months. Not one, but TWO Jack White solo records were released, heralding a massive worldwide tour from the Third Man himself for the first time in several years. Not only that, but a parade of varied vault releases, legendary...
Jack White & The Critics
December 21, 2022 15:39 - 2 hours - 121 MBThey're at times his biggest fans, and at times his stalwart adversaries -- they're rock journalists and they have something to say about Jack White. And say it they have, ever since the early days of the White Stripes music reviewers were (and are) an ever-present aspect of how the public perceives Jack White the artist. In this first episode of an new recurring series, we're going to take a long hard look at the critical responses to each of Jack White's 5 (at the time of this recording) so...
The Art of the Poster feat. Matthew Jacobson
December 08, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBVoila - a new episode of the Third Men Podcast! This week we're joined by Third Man insider, Detroit native and Jack White poster artist extraordinaire Matthew Jacobson to talk The Art of the Poster! We talk about other things too, of course, like the life and times of Tiny Tim, the pros and cons of reading the comments section... and just how much magic ink will make a piece of art combustible (to name but a few). While both on-staff and freelance, Matthew has developed key imagery from thro...
Top Special: The Raconteurs
November 16, 2022 15:49 - 2 hours - 129 MBWhich are YOUR top Raconteurs tracks? This question is at the heart of the first installment of a new ongoing series called TOP SPECIAL-- wherein the Third Men Podcast examines and evaluates their top 3 tracks from a designated ban or time period. First up in this series are the Raconteurs, the wildly successful joining of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Little Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler - whose 3 studio albums will be the focus of our top picks. Will debates rage? Yes, they will.. Will sto...
Entering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.2
November 02, 2022 14:59 - 1 hour - 106 MBEven a second pod is a good pod, we only need to see your head nod...like a show online, about to begin. Here we go! It's part two of our Entering Heaven Alive album analysis and review, the conclusion to our look back at this modern day Jack White solo masterpiece. Last episode we discussed how the record came about, its recording and release - but this episode we'll be taking a deep dive into the songs that make this record such an incredible stand out in the history of our favorite third m...
Entering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.1
October 20, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe're entering season 7 alive, with part one of our two-part album analysis and review feature on the latest Jack White solo album: ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE! The year 2022 gifted fans with not one but TWO all-new solo LPs from the Third Man himself, and this abundance of riches left your humble podcast co-hosts with a simple question: where to begin? Well in true Third Men Podcast fashion, we've decided to dive in head first, out of order, and with our hearts on our sleeves - parsing the playful...
Best of Season 6 Extended Interviews
August 24, 2022 15:03 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBWe’re taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new “best of” collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you’ll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two – the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Lalo Medina, Stuart Sikes, Ben Jenkins, Christine Edgington, April March, Cash & Skye, John Krautner, Ben Blac...
Lola Kirke: Extended Interview
June 30, 2022 22:57 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBHere it is: the Season 6 finale of the Third Men Podcast! And what better way to say farewell to such a wonderful season than with an EXTRA wonderful very special guest: Lola Kirke! Lola's new LP Lady For Sale is out now on Third Man Records, and this collection of bright, funny, insightful and downright danceable songs is one of our favorite new records of the year. Miss Kirke was gracious enough to sit down with us to talk about her music, collaborations with Third Man Records, her history ...
In Cinerama w/ April March & Mehdi Zannad (extended edition)
June 16, 2022 04:32 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBOur season is almost over, but we're not done yet! Pop some corn and break out the 3D goggles because we're heading to the CINERAMA DOME along with Elinor Blake (aka April March) and Mehdi Zannad (aka FUGU) to talk about this year's LP In Cinerama! This magnificent new album features contributions from Third Man Records recording artist Lola Kirke, Fela Kuti’s drummer Tony Allen, The Beach Boys’ Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and many many more special guest stars. April March is of course no stra...
Supply Chain Issues Raw (Inglewood, CA 5/31/22)
June 01, 2022 21:42 - 39 minutes - 63.8 MBPaul and James here reporting to you live (sorta) following a viewing of the Jack White Supply Chain Issues tour! On May 31st 2022 we saw Jack and the band take his traveling rock and roll showcase to the Youtube Theater in Inglewood California, and it was a night to remember on many levels. From unexpected deep-cuts, to wardrobe malfunctions and everything in between, we're bringing you all the details on Jack's latest 2022 tour stop! Is this episode edited? No, it is not. But this is a raw ...
Jack Zeppelin
May 18, 2022 04:27 - 1 hour - 121 MBWant a whole lotta pod? Well get ready for a discussion that'll leave you shook, dazed and otherwise stompin' - we're talking all things Jack White & Led Zeppelin! When the White Stripes first emerged as the heralded next big thing in rock'n'roll, fans and critics alike were quick to spot moments of reminiscence between Jack & Meg's sound to that of behemoth rock institution Led Zeppelin. Of course, anyone picking up a guitar would be hard-pressed to ignore the combined influence of Robert Pl...
John Krautner: Extended Interview
May 05, 2022 05:47 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome to the program this week Detroit music legend and founding member of the band THE GO, Mr. John Krautner! When John met up with Bobby Harlow in 1996, the chemistry between these two rockers set all involved on a break-neck ride into the rock'n'roll life. From The Go's humble origins in the sweaty clubs of the Cass Corridor, to opening for the White Stripes in front of thousands in Europe, to blazing a singular sound on such quintessential LPs as Howl o...
Entering Heaven Alive: Album Cycle Origins
April 14, 2022 01:44 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWe've got a podcast with Jack's name painted on it! With not one but TWO new Jack White albums on the horizon, the Third Men Podcast is here to dissect all the little details shouting "me me me!" - and as such we turn our attention to this coming July's Entering Heaven Alive, the soon-to-be 6th solo studio album by Jack White. With its companion LP Fear of the Dawn providing the kinds of hard-rocking numbers fans have come to know and love from JWIII over the years, this second record in the...
Fear of the Dawn: Album Cycle Origins
March 23, 2022 05:34 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWhen the moon is above you, does it tell you that a new Jack White album is on the horizon? Because it is! That's right, this April's FEAR OF THE DAWN marks Jack White's 4th solo studio album, and the Third Men podcast is here to take a deeper look at the origins of the album cycle of the Third Man's first new solo release in 4 years! On October 19th, 2021, a new single titled Taking Me Back marked a new song and a new phase for the solo catalog of Jack White - since then the singles we've he...
Collecting Third Man Records
March 09, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 104 MBHoney, we can't afford to collect this deep. This week on the Third Men Podcast we're turning our attention to a major component of TMR fandom: collecting. Be it records, novelties, artifacts, autographs, posters or memories, Jack White has smartly baked a healthy layer of collectables into the fandom surrounding his music - and we're taking inventory of all the cool stuff you can amass! Here to help us on this (exhaustive) journey is Third Man Record Collectors Group moderator and radio pers...
Luck & Fame
February 23, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIt's a podcast double feature! This week we're dividing our efforts into respective deep dives on two topics: TMR's Luck Mansion Sessions, and The White Stripes eligibility for induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. Sometimes on the show we find ourselves with two many questions to answer in just one installment, so for this double feature we're combining our curiosities into one epic Third Men Podcast episode. First up is our look at a series of 7" releases from Third Man Records title...
Cash & Skye: Extended Interview
February 10, 2022 21:10 - 52 minutes - 50.3 MBThe Third Men Podcast is excited to welcome onto the show this week TMR recording artists Sophia Skye and Henri Cash -- also known as the amazing duo CASH & SKYE! Last year the pair released their very first single on Third Man Records - No Candy b/w Sweeping Wet Floors - and these cuts quickly made their way to the top of our "best of" list for 2021. Eagle-eared (is that a thing?) listeners will remember our discussion about this record with Ben Blackwell back in episode 158, and we were so ...
ROME: Album Analysis & Review
January 26, 2022 06:41 - 2 hours - 148 MBOur show is an open book, take a look! And if you do... you might just find our latest album analysis & review episode waiting for you -- highlighting 2011's epic ROME project, originated by Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi and contributed to by the likes of Jack White, Nora Jones and more! Sometimes referred to as one of the "lost" Jack White solo projects, this album of gorgeous material intended to evoke the feeling of classic "spaghetti westerns" like The Good the Bad and the Ugly was a pla...
WARSTIC HQ feat. Ben Jenkins & Christine Edgington
January 12, 2022 04:35 - 1 hour - 83 MBWelcome to Deep Ellum -- the Dallas neighborhood famous for music, nightlife and now... Baseball. In November of 2021 WARSTIC HEADQUARTERS opened its doors to fans, players and enthusiasts alike, and this week on the Third Men Podcast we're sitting down with co-founder and co-owner Ben Jenkins, who's joined by Warstic President Christine Edgington, to detail this momentous occasion! It was way back in 2017 when we first sat down with Ben to chat about the then-new baseball gear business he ha...
TMR 2021 feat. Ben Blackwell
December 29, 2021 03:53 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBBen Blackwell is back! As the calendar year 2021 draws to a close, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a hopeful but complicated 12 months. As the announcement of a new Jack White (series of) album(s) alongside dates for a new tour filled our hearts with JWIII excitement, a slew of releases from both new and legacy artists alike within the TMR stable maintained our collective s...
Third Man London feat. Jamie S. Rich
December 15, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBGet ready to pack your bags and trip out to jolly ol' Great Britain with the Third Men Podcast! This past fall, Third Man Records opened a landmark 3rd storefront and base of operations in London, England -- and this week we're diving deep into the store's opening, its exclusive TMRL releases and of course the accompanying concert performance by Jack White himself! When mysterious storefronts sporting odd names began popping up in the city's historic Soho, Londonites were left scratching thei...
Jack White and the Vinyl Revolution
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBYour turntable's not dead! In fact, for the last 18 years the wax spinning on those turntables have found brand new life in the form of an astonishing vinyl resurgence. This unlikely resuscitation of one of the world's most innovative and beautiful music delivery mechanisms was spearheaded by many key tastemakers for the past several decades, but chief among those tastemakers is without a doubt Mr. Jack White. In this week's episode we're sitting down with record store owner and podcaster Jes...
White Blood Cells XX feat. Stuart Sikes
November 17, 2021 06:45 - 1 hour - 98 MBIt's been twenty years since the iconic White Stripes album White Blood Cells ripped through the stereos and eardrums of a new generation of rock and roll fans -- propelling Jack and Meg White to stardom and cementing the pulse-pounding duo as a staple of listeners the world over. To celebrate, The Third Men Podcast is diving deep into TMR Vault #48: White Blood Cells XX to take a look at not only the iconic White Blood Cells album, but the amazing bonus features compiled by Third Man in hono...
Taking Me Back...To Rock'n'Roll High School
October 27, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe're TAKING YOU BACK to the Third Men Podcast! Jack White's first new solo music in over 3 years is finally here, and we're excited to deep dive into the new single, its gentle B-side, and speculate on what's yet to come! In the reflective spirit of Taking Me Back, we're also celebrating the new by delving into what came before... as we take you back to a little place we call Rock'n'Roll High School. Across geography and generations, the high school experience is rich with the musical disco...
Lalo Medina: Extended Interview
October 13, 2021 03:20 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Jack White's longtime tour manager - the legendary Lalo Medina! Since The White Stripes' fateful final tour in 2007, Lalo has been helping to facilitate, arrange and execute Jack's live performances, and his insider perspective is something unique and extraordinary within the Third Man orbit. From Jack and Meg's northern sojourn chronicled in Under Great White Northern Lights, to multiple tours from The Raconteurs, T...
The Third Men Open Show 2021 (Audio Version)
September 29, 2021 07:40 - 2 hours - 102 MBThe Third Men Podcast Open Show 2021 is here! The world's first-ever virtual Jack White/Third Man Records fan convention kicks off in style with musical guests, special appearances, fan performances and much much more. To ring in the festivities, TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell (fresh from his trip overseas for the Third Man Records London opening) has popped in to wish us all well, and introduce this 2+ hour show packed with musical goodies. Earlier this year, we put out the call ...
Best of Season 5 Extended Interviews
August 11, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBWe're taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new "best of" collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you'll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two - the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Dex Romweber, Jeremy Ivey, Karen Elson, Radkey, Danny Kroha, Chris Lyons, April March, Olivia Jean and Craig B...
Four Years of Chances feat. Nick Harvey
June 30, 2021 04:05 - 2 hours - 129 MBWe're sittin' on top of the world...because it's the season 5 finale of The Third Men Podcast - AND our landmark 150th episode! That's TWO big things. But of course, in the Jack White tradition, we need a third big thing...so for this special milestone episode we present to you an extended discussion with musician, podcaster, and Atlantic Records marketing mastermind Nick Harvey! Earlier in the year, Paul joined Nick and co-host Eric Daino on their wonderful Adventure Time podcast titled Adve...
Would You Fight For My Love: CopperSound Edition
June 16, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe knew that you wanted more, but would you fight for...another edition of the great Jack White song debate known only as: Would You Fight For My Love? Well Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals sure would, because our Triplegraph friends are back to play this epic Third Men Podcast game not seen since episode 15 of the show waaaaay back in season one! Each contestant in this bluesy battle royale must pick two of their least favorite Jack White tunes, and it's up to the opp...
April March and Olivia Jean: The Palladium Interview
June 02, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBLet's go! Allons-y! The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with not one, but TWO special guests this week! Here to discuss their recently released EP Palladium, we're joined by returning guest and top-tier TMR recording artist Olivia Jean, alongside legendary musician, songwriter, animator and illustrator Elinor Blake, aka April March! This past spring, Elinor and Olivia treated fans to a collaboration many months in the making, with a 6 track EP and correspon...
The White Stripes: Anatomy of a Fandom
May 19, 2021 05:15 - 2 hours - 125 MBCalling all candy cane children! This week the Third Men take an up-close look at what it means to be a White Stripes fan, from the songs that move us to the aspects of the fandom that keep us engaged. Since the video for Fell In Love With A Girl hit airwaves in the early 2000's (and even before then), fans have been captivated by Jack & Meg's grand experiment, and that interest has blossomed into a wide world of content spanning not just the continued musical work of Jack White, but an entir...
Pop Quiz 2: The Revenge
May 04, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAre you ready for the ultimate test of Jack White trivia? One of your humble co-hosts had better be, because this episode is the return of our POP QUIZ series - and this time James is in the hot seat! Last year, James lead Paul to believe that they would be discussing a nondescript old-timey blues man during their recording session, when BAM. It was pop quiz time. It's one thing to prepare for a quiz...it's another to be put on the spot, and hey - YOU try to name every track on Horehound with...
Different Stripes: Reimagining The White Stripes
April 21, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 103 MBHow would YOU sequence The White Stripes debut album? What songs would you add on, or cut from, Get Behind Me Satan? What makes a perfect Jack White record to you? This week on the Third Men Podcast, we're digging deep to find the answers to these questions and more in the first chapter of a new recurring series: DIFFERENT STRIPES. Special guest Luke Sinclare joins your humble co-hosts to take a journey into the world of alternate history, where we're free to re-sequence, re-record or just pl...
Silver Synthetic feat. Chris Lyons
April 07, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Chris Lyons of New Orleans Garage-Psych crew Silver Synthetic! Their excellent new self-titled debut LP drops on April 9th from Third Man Records, and we had the pleasure of sitting down with the group's lead singer and principle songwriter to talk about how Silver Synthetic formed, how the album came about, and what series of circumstances caught the eye of TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Swank. Listeners to the sho...
Episode 143 – Sound and Color feat. Coppersound Pedals
March 24, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Third Men Podcast is thrilled to welcome back returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals to walk through the long and innovative history of Jack White's usage of color! Since last we spoke with Alex and Jordan, their groundbreaking Triplegraph pedal has been doing gangbusters for Third Man Hardware, sparking interest from musicians and collectors alike with its user-friendly interface and elegant design. Coppersound's collaborator on the Triplegraph, Jack Wh...
Sound and Color feat. Coppersound Pedals
March 24, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Third Men Podcast is thrilled to welcome back returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals to walk through the long and innovative history of Jack White's usage of color! Since last we spoke with Alex and Jordan, their groundbreaking Triplegraph pedal has been doing gangbusters for Third Man Hardware, sparking interest from musicians and collectors alike with its user-friendly interface and elegant design. Coppersound's collaborator on the Triplegraph, Jack Wh...
Jack White X Iggy Pop
March 10, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBNow we wanna, be your POD! Now we wanna, be your POD! Well c'mon! This week we're turning our attention to a friendship made in Detroit rock heaven: Jack White and Iggy Pop! When the legendary Stooges debuted in Michigan in 1967, audiences weren't quite prepared for the level of extremes this hard-edged rock'n'roll band were ready to go to. Frontman Iggy Pop shocked captivated concert-goers with antics that would wind up laying the groundwork for the punk rock movement nearly ten years later,...
Danny Kroha: Extended Interview
February 24, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Detroit music legend Danny Kroha! Danny's work has graced dozens of records through the course of his career, as well as a horde of influential bands including The Demolition Doll Rods, Rocket 455, Danny and the Darleans, and (perhaps most notably) The Gories. Over three decades ago, Danny, alongside fellow Gories Mick Collins and Peggy O'Neill, laid the groundwork for a renaissance of back-to-basics rock'n'roll - a ...
Dodge and Burn: Analysis & Review vol.2
February 10, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBOpen up, that's not enough! We've been counting the mile markers between last episode, and this episode -- because we're so excited to be back with the second installment of our 2-part DODGE AND BURN album analysis and review! As we learned in part one, The Dead Weather's third LP release is full of oddities and curiosities (like the band itself) and this time around we're taking a tour through each track to uncover even more secrets. When Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little ...
Dodge and Burn: Analysis & Review vol.1
January 27, 2021 04:32 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWe. Feel. Looooooove for The Dead Weather! And what better way to show it than with a deep-dive into this spooky super-group's excellent third album: DODGE AND BURN! In part one of a two-part podcast epic, The Third Men (that's us) are shining a light on what Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence were up to from 2013 to 2015, and how a scattered series of break-neck sessions lead to this surprising addition to the Third Man catalog. Of course Jack White fans are q...