Rockin' the Suburbs

By Rockin' the Suburbs

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan have a new podcast! Come join two (not so) ordinary family guys in the basement (or on the deck) as they talk about their lifelong obsessions with music. Now ... 5 da

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The podcast currently has 2,575 episodes available.

Rockin' the Suburbs episodes:

January 16, 2026 2285: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Ten
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We stay in Europe for the follow-up Roger Grace’s picks and check in with Liam McIndoe in Dublin. Liam offers a roundup of some of his favorite live shows of 2025, as well as picks for favorite song and album.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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14min
January 15, 2026 2284: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Nine
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Scotland beckons today, as Roger Grace’s call wrapping his favorite music from last year is jam-packed. It features music from Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, The Last Dinner Party, Those Damn Crows, Bratakus, Black Stone Cherry and Wet Leg.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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17min
January 14, 2026 2283: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Eight
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In this installment, we hear from our pal from California, Jeff Frank and Kevin Clement, who wraps up his 2025 in music from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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19min
January 13, 2026 2282: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Seven
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. This episode features selections from Bob Peterson, who has been discovering and sharing great music on the podcast for several years. His top picks from last year include music from Hotline TNT, Wet Leg and Wisconsin Space Program.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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10min
January 12, 2026 2281: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Six
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Eric Lohrenz checks in today with selections that feature his pick and some from a pair of fine furry friends named Willie and Uzi. Then we head to Louisville, where Adam Coop is dishing up three great picks from 2025.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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19min
January 09, 2026 2280: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Five
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Harris King delivers the goods in this episode, selecting from the plethora of 2025 music he listened to. His three selections include Deep Sea Diver, The Chills and Pot-Pot.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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14min
January 08, 2026 2279: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Four
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today we head to beautiful Cornicopa, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Superior to hear from our old friend Peter Nordgren. After that, it’s Kevin Porter checking in with his 2025 favorites. A bumper crop of great music from 2025!
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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21min
January 07, 2026 2278: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Three
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Paul Hayden is today’s guide, taking us through his favorite music of 2025 (along with some intriguing honorable mention picks). You’ll hear music from Guided By Voices’ Thick, Rich and Delicious and The Boojums self-titled album.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com
Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]
Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod
If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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13min
January 06, 2026 2277: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Two
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today’s focus is on the voice of Kurt Gallagher, who checks in from the suburbs of New York City with his selections for the best music of 2025, featuring S.G. Goodman, The Dream Eaters and Daughter of Swords.

Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]

Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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16min
January 05, 2026 2276: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part One
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We begin with the OG of new music, Steven Routledge and his selections from the tons of music he heard in 2025.

Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]

Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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14min

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How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,575 episodes available.

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