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Coyote Motel

Independent Minded - May 06, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#138. Ron talks with Ted Drozdowski of Nashville cosmic roots band Coyote Motel about Mississippi blues, Pennsylvania coal mines, his theremin-playing wife, recording with chickens, a rotation of hats, and making his first-ever movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

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Castle Black

Independent Minded - April 08, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#137. Ron talks with Brooklyn duo Castle Black about touring with dogs, tap dancing, teaching calculus and releasing their first full-length album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Alice Merton

Independent Minded - February 27, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#136. Ron talks with Alice Merton about the success of 'No Roots', starting a record label, being a good person, betting on herself, and loving The Alan Parsons Project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

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Rob Drabkin

Independent Minded - December 18, 2023 21:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#135. Ron talks with Denver musician Rob Drabkin about picking guitar over science, channeling Bob Ross, selling biscuits, singing the national anthem, and making Spring In December. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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Jesse Daniel Edwards

Independent Minded - October 10, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#134. Ron talks with Nashville musician Jesse Daniel Edwards about celebrating piano rock, being a pirate, the benefits of busking, and the bold transformation that led to Violensia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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Phil Hurley

Independent Minded - September 08, 2023 14:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#133. Ron talks with guitarist Phil Hurley about Gigolo Aunts, Tracy Bonham, The South Austin Moonlighters, and how the Musician Treatment Foundation fixed his hand and saved his livelihood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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Hate Dept.

Independent Minded - July 13, 2023 16:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#132. Ron talks with Seibold about anger and anarchy, college radio, buying and living in a school, and the rise and the return of Hate Dept. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Spotlights returns!

Independent Minded - June 29, 2023 16:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#131. Ron talks with Spotlights about loving each other, winning over fans, working with Ipecac Recordings, moving to Pittsburgh, and making Alchemy For The Dead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

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Love In Reverse

Independent Minded - June 12, 2023 15:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#130. Ron talks with singer/songwriter Michael Ferentino about music therapy, getting signed to a major label, loving Prince, shaving his head, and the resurrection of Love In Reverse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

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Kit-Cat Klock

Independent Minded - May 29, 2023 13:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#129. Ron talks with California Clock Company president Woody Young and some Kit-Cat superfans about the iconic timekeeper that’s put a smile on everyone’s face since 1932. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

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Dillon Warnek

Independent Minded - April 04, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#128. Ron talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Dillon Warnek about borrowing Margo Price's band, warming up to Bob Dylan, admiring Norm Macdonald, and chasing songs that sizzle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

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King's X

Independent Minded - March 14, 2023 20:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#127. Ron talks with dUg Pinnick of legendary rock trio King's X about empathy, self-worth, looking for love, getting high, rejecting Christianity, and the fine art of friendship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

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X-RL7

Independent Minded - February 28, 2023 17:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#126. Ron talks with UK musician and animator Mike Evans about devouring Korn, soothing side projects, failed record deals, and turning me into a cartoon for his cyberpunk animated pixel art series X-RL7. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

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IM125: Soul Glo

Independent Minded - February 14, 2023 17:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Pierce, GG, and TJ of Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo about their punk rock roots, being subversive, loving Prince, smoking weed, and keeping their fans well-nourished. / More about Soul Glo at soulglophl.bandcamp.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

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SOUL GLO

Independent Minded - February 14, 2023 17:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#125. Ron talks with Philadelphia hardcore band SOUL GLO about their punk rock roots, being subversive, loving Prince, smoking weed, and keeping their fans well-nourished. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

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IM124: Safari Room

Independent Minded - January 26, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Alec Koukol of indie rock band Safari Room about the drive to succeed, panic attacks, church choirs, being a reliable sideman, and how he went from Rascal Flatts to Rage Against The Machine. / More about Safari Room at safariroomband.com See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

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Safari Room

Independent Minded - January 26, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#124. Ron talks with Alec Koukol of indie rock band Safari Room about the drive to succeed, panic attacks, church choirs, and how he went from Rascal Flatts to Rage Against The Machine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

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IM123: The Love-In

Independent Minded - August 31, 2022 18:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Nashville-based indie band The Love-In about being roommates, mourning the death of a bandmate, opening for Bleachers, and having sex with the sun. / Music by The Love-In "Never Be Happy", "Spotlight Starlet", "Want You For Your Body", "Elio" / More about The Love-In at...

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The Love-In

Independent Minded - August 31, 2022 18:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#123. Ron talks with Nashville-based indie band The Love-In about being roommates, mourning the death of a bandmate, opening for Bleachers, and having sex with the sun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

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IM122: Nothing More

Independent Minded - July 14, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Nothing More singer Jonny Hawkins about conquering fear with help from his mother, meeting Pantera, responding to record label rejection, and launching into the air. / Music by Nothing More "Turn It Up Like (Stand In The Fire)", "This Is The Time (Ballast)", "Tired Of Wi...

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Nothing More

Independent Minded - July 14, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#122. Ron talks with Jonny Hawkins of Texas hard rock band Nothing More about conquering fear with help from his mother, meeting Pantera, responding to record label rejection, and launching into the air. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

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IM121: Alicia Blue + The Districts

Independent Minded - June 06, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Alicia Blue about leaving L.A., destiny, poetry, and seizing the day. Plus, Rob Grote of The Districts talks about romantic self-delusion, rolling with the punches, and doing acid with a 74 year-old Vietnam vet. / Music by Alicia Blue "Dog Da...

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Alicia Blue + The Districts

Independent Minded - June 06, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#121. Ron talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Alicia Blue about leaving L.A., destiny, poetry, and seizing the day. Rob Grote of The Districts returns to the podcast to talk about romantic self-delusion, rolling with the punches, and doing acid with a 74 year-old Vietnam vet. See P...

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IM120: Stabbing Westward + Kitten Robot Records

Independent Minded - April 21, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Stabbing Westward keyboardist Walter Flakus about the Chicago industrial band's commercial success, his 'other' career in radio, and reuniting to make SW's first album in two decades. Also -- Ron visits Los Angeles record label Kitten Robot Records and talks with musicia...

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Stabbing Westward + Kitten Robot Records

Independent Minded - April 21, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#120. Ron talks with Stabbing Westward keyboardist Walter Flakus about the Chicago industrial band's commercial success, his other career in radio, and reuniting to make SW's first album in two decades. Ron visits Los Angeles record label Kitten Robot Records and talks with musicians P...

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IM119: Jess Furman

Independent Minded - March 22, 2022 15:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Los Angeles producer, songwriter and composer Jess Furman about the social impact of her music, writing songs for My Little Pony, how an encounter with Bette Midler got her back on her career path, and reuniting on the beach ten years later. / Songs by Jess Furman featur...

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Jess Furman returns!

Independent Minded - March 22, 2022 15:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#119. Ron talks with Los Angeles producer, songwriter and composer Jess Furman about the social impact of her music, writing songs for My Little Pony, how an encounter with Bette Midler got her back on her career path, and reuniting on the beach ten years later. See Privacy Policy at h...

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Caroline Kingsbury

Independent Minded - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
#118. Ron talks with Los Angeles indie pop artist Caroline Kingsbury about coming out as queer, breakup songs, synthesizers, dealing with grief, The Killers, and Katz’s Delicatessen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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IM118: Caroline Kingsbury

Independent Minded - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron talks with Los Angeles indie pop artist Caroline Kingsbury about coming out as queer, breakup songs, synthesizers, dealing with grief, The Killers, and Katz’s Delicatessen. / Songs by Caroline Kingsbury featured on the podcast include 'Kissing Someone Else' and 'Strawberry Sheets'....

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IM117: Illiterate Light

Independent Minded - January 27, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Ron interviews Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran of indie rock duo Illiterate Light about their unique live setup, playful music videos, Jake’s interesting fashion choices, and stretching musical boundaries. / Songs by Illiterate Light featured on the podcast include 'Better Than I Used To'...

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