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Former Spin Magazine editor, world's biggest Cheap Trick fan, and author Doug Brod joins us to discuss his amazing new book, They Just Seem a Little Weird: How Kiss, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith and Starz Remade Rock and Roll. Crucial matters discussed inlude: conflicted feelings over Kiss playing without our beloved Ace Frehley; our mutual devotion to Cheap Trick; how CT bassist Tom Petersson's replacement looked a hell of a lot like Tom Petersson; the profound unlikelihood of Aerosmith's second act in the 90s; why Starz is an important band; and much more. 

Former Spin Magazine editor, world's biggest Cheap Trick fan, and author Doug Brod joins us to discuss his amazing new book, They Just Seem a Little Weird: How Kiss, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith and Starz Remade Rock and Roll. Crucial matters discussed inlude: conflicted feelings over Kiss playing without our beloved Ace Frehley; our mutual devotion to Cheap Trick; how CT bassist Tom Petersson's replacement looked a hell of a lot like Tom Petersson; the profound unlikelihood of Aerosmith's second act in the 90s; why Starz is an important band; and much more. 

We're joined by singer/songwriter/guitar slinger/rock star Luke Bentham from Hamilton, Ontario's most excellent The Dirty Nil. Crucial matters discussed include: our mutual obsessive fandom of The Replacements; opening for The Who; their great new album on Dine Alone Records; Vans Warped Tour experiences; keeping Rock alive during the pandemic; favorite albums; the secret to his monster guitar sound; and more. 

We're joined by singer/songwriter/guitar slinger/rock star Luke Bentham from Hamilton, Ontario's most excellent The Dirty Nil. Crucial matters discussed include: our mutual obsessive fandom of The Replacements; opening for The Who; their great new album on Dine Alone Records; Vans Warped Tour experiences; keeping Rock alive during the pandemic; favorite albums; the secret to his monster guitar sound; and more. 

Your spirit guides, Dan and Matt, set sail on the maiden voyage of the Artifact Podcast with the trustiest of captains, Bob Nastanovich, of Pavement, Silver Jews, and his revived label, Broker's Tip Records. Expect brilliant stories about Lollapalooza '95, Courtney Love, working with producers Mitch Easter and Nigel Goodrich (Radiohead), and the cruel winters in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Your spirit guides, Dan and Matt, set sail on the maiden voyage of the Artifact Podcast with the trustiest of captains, Bob Nastanovich, of Pavement, Silver Jews, and his revived label, Broker's Tip Records. Expect brilliant stories about Lollapalooza '95, Courtney Love, working with producers Mitch Easter and Nigel Goodrich (Radiohead), and the cruel winters in Des Moines, Iowa.