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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Rockin' the Suburbs episodes:

August 25, 2022 1435: 'Unravelling' the enigma of the Tall Dwarfs
There's a new box set out that nicely sums up the career of one of the world's most interesting bands: Tall Dwarfs. And you need to know about it!

Hit play to find out why.

Subscribe to 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.

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Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected]

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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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12min
August 24, 2022 1434: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 9
It's the ninth and final of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Keith Jacobsen leads the discussion on this episode, which features stories of real-life encounters with musicians (and other famous peoples).

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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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18min
August 23, 2022 1433: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 8
It's the eighth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Today, David Lane brings up two very intriguing topics: 1) Was music better in the past than it is today? 2) Bands who should have been much better known than they are. Hit play and get our takes!

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
August 22, 2022 1432: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 7
It's the seventh of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

To kick off the week, Jason Goebel joins Jim and Patrick to talk pop culture, Billy Joel and speeding tickets.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
...more
13min
August 19, 2022 1431: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 6
It's the sixth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Today, Scott Parks turns the tables by coming up with a What Was First episode on Drag City Records. Plus, he dives into the Bag of Questions!

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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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14min
August 18, 2022 1430: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 5
It's the fifth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

On this episode, Brittany Rees opens the floodgates with an observation about non-musical elements. But in music. Hit play to hear what we mean.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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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22min
August 17, 2022 1429: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 4
It's the fourth of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Today, Justin Steiner steps up to the microphone to talk essential road trip CDs. And plenty of others were ready to weigh in.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
...more
18min
August 16, 2022 1428: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 3
It's the third of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Today, Bob Peterson calls upon the collective concert-going experience of everyone attending the Fest, asking for "Spinal Tap Moments." BJ Bonin and Bill Mulligan answer the call.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
...more
18min
August 15, 2022 1427: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 2
It's the second of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

Today, the always prepared Eric Lohrenz steps up to the mic to discuss the Psychedelic Furs album Forever Now.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
...more
17min
August 12, 2022 1426: Recorded at Suburbs Fest Midwest: Part 1
It's the first of the recordings we made on Day Two of Suburbs Fest Midwest! A crowd gathered at Arlington Ale House to join us and contribute.

We begin with and idea from BJ Bonin's: Songs that you remember exactly where you were the first time you heard them.

Subscribe to 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 Twitter, 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
...more
20min

FAQs about Rockin' the Suburbs:

How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,525 episodes available.

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