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 2,580 episodes available.

Rockin' the Suburbs episodes:

February 13, 2024 1800: Michael Shannon Sings R.E.M. - A Concert Report
Kevin Goff and Jim talk about going to see actor Michael Shannon - backed by a band including Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster - sing R.E.M. songs.

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

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com
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27min
February 12, 2024 1799: Mojo Nixon, Rest in Power
Craig Rosen joins Jim and Patrick to pay tribute to Mojo Nixon, who died on Feb. 7 at age 66. Craig wrote Mojo's obituary for Variety and also wrote the liner notes for the box set "The Mojo Manifesto."

Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like 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

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

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com
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37min
February 09, 2024 1798: The Musical Pilgrimages of Harris King
Following the trail blazed by Mark Neese and BJ Bonin, Harris King recounts some of his musical pilgrimages, from Graceland to Paris and beyond.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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13min
February 08, 2024 1797: Punk Albums of the 1970s
We investigate some of the punk LPs that were released in the 1970s but didn’t qualify for the 70s Album Madness Bracket. You don’t like The Saints, Vibrators, Suicide, The Stranglers, The Damned or the Dead Boys? Well, F*!&k off!

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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21min
February 07, 2024 1796: Exploring the Best Soundtracks of the 1970s
Saturday Night Fever and The Harder They Come made it into our 1970s Album Madness bracket, but what about the other notable soundtracks from the decade? Grease? Shaft? Live and Let Die? Rocky? Rocky Horror Picture Show? Patrick takes you for a quick spin through these albums and others.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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19min
February 06, 2024 1795: What’s the Best Aerosmith Album?
Patrick takes a look at the studio albums released by Aerosmith in the 1970s. From the self-titled debut to Night in the Ruts, with a trip to the attic along the way.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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20min
February 05, 2024 1794: Rest in Power: Wayne Kramer of the MC5
We pay tribute to the iconic guitarist and founder of the MC5. News of Wayne Kramer's passing at the age of 75 broke this weekend. Patrick is joined by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss his career and legacy.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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33min
February 02, 2024 1793: What’s the Best KISS Album?
In connection with our 1970s album madness bracket, we take a look at some of the artists that didn’t make the field of 64. Today, Patrick goes through the seven albums his beloved KISS released between 1974 and 1979.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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20min
February 01, 2024 1792: What’s the Best Steely Dan Album?
In connection with our 1970s album madness bracket, we take a look at some of the artists that didn’t make the field of 64. First up is Steely Dan, who released six albums between 1972 and 1977.

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, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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20min
January 31, 2024 1791: Seventies Album Madness Preview Show
This year's Bracket Challenge is '70s albums. Vote in daily matchups starting Feb. 1 at facebook.com/suburbspod

On today's episode, we reveal the field of 64. Jim and Patrick are joined by guest commentators Jason Goebel and Bill Mulligan.

Game on.

Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like 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.
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45min

FAQs about Rockin' the Suburbs:

How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,580 episodes available.

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