And introducing, WE POD ECONO: an Our Band Could Be Your Life miniseries! We are taking a journey through Michael Azerrad’s chronicle of the 1980’s American underground rock scene, continuing today with Chapter Three: Mission of Burma! We’re joined by author Rob Sheffield to talk Boston excellence, Zines, radio, Clown Night, and the Horrible Truth About Burma!

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Songs:

Mission of Burma - Peking Spring

Mission of Burma - That’s When I Reach For My Revolver

Mission of Burma - That’s How I Escaped My Certain Fate

Mission of Burma - Treme Two (Live, ‘83)

Mission of Burma - 2wice