Caroline and Jeff welcome their first international guest, Simon, to discuss that most American of bands, Modest Mouse! Other topics of discussion include Pitchfork, ska covers, 2004, and so much more!  Albums discussed in this episode:  -This is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About (1996) -The Lonesome Crowded West (1997) -Building Something Out of Nothing (2000) -The Moon & Antarctica (2000) -Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004) -We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007) Direct download