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 2,545 episodes available.

Rockin' the Suburbs episodes:

July 28, 2022 1415: What Was First: Beggars Banquet
It's another installment of What Was First! Today we tell the story of Beggars Banquet records as suggested by Kevin Clement.

In other words, if you ever liked the Bolshoi, the Cult, Flesh for Lulu, Gene Loves Jezebel, the Icicle Works or the Go-Betweens hit play 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
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13min
July 27, 2022 1414: Discussion: Is Streaming Bad for the Music Business?
Patron Mike Wagner joins Jim and Patrick and the trio dips their toes into a big subject on today's episode: Is streaming bad for the music business?

Put on your thinking caps and hit play!

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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42min
July 26, 2022 1413: The Great Music Experience with Tim Hoffman: Part 2
It's part two of our conversation with Tim Hoffman, who tells Jim and Patrick about a truly once-in-a-lifetime concert he attended in 1994.

It was called the Great Music Experience and to paraphrase Paul Harvey, hit play for the rest of the story.

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
July 25, 2022 1412: The Great Music Experience with Tim Hoffman: Part 1
We kick off the week by welcoming patron Tim Hoffman. He talks with Jim and Patrick about a truly once-in-a-lifetime concert he attended in 1994.

We don't want to give away too much — and Tim explains it way better than we could anyway — so hit play and take in this fascinating concert tale.

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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25min
July 22, 2022 1411: Interview: Cutest Nuisance - Part 2
We conclude our interviews with bands who will be playing the final night of Suburbs Fest Midwest today, bringing you the second part of our talk with Cutest Nuisance.

Jim and Patrick are joined by band members Devin Brezak, Melissa Hernandez, Matt Cortez and Brad Earl. Today, we'll hear about their take on the Chicago music scene, some of their influences and maybe even something about hot dogs!

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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26min
July 21, 2022 1410: Interview: Cutest Nuisance - Part 1
Our interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest in Chicago rolls on.

This episode is the first of two-part chat with Chicago's Cutest Nuisance. Jim and Patrick are joined by band members Devin Brezak, Melissa Hernandez, Matt Cortez and Brad Earl.

Hit play and find out if they really are a nuisance!

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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25min
July 20, 2022 1409: Interview: Demolition Means Progress - Part 2
We continue with a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest on Saturday, August 6 at the Hidden Cove in Chicago.

Today, it's part two of our conversation with Minneapolis rockers Demolition Means Progress.

Hit play and listen to band members BJ Bonin and Grant Martin answer questions from Jim and Patrick.

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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21min
July 19, 2022 1408: Interview: Demolition Means Progress - Part 1
We continue with a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing Suburbs Fest Midwest on Saturday, August 6.

Today, we unveil part one of a two-part conversation with Minneapolis rockers Demolition Means Progress.

Hit play and listen to the band tell their story!

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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25min
July 18, 2022 1407: Interview: The Stick Arounds
In anticipation of Suburbs Fest Midwest, we have the first of a series of interviews with the bands who will be playing the Saturday night finale.

We begin with the Stick Arounds from Lansing Charter Township in Michigan. We're joined by Matt Carlson (guitar, vocals), Ian Walker (bass, guitar) and Jeff Gower (guitar, vocals).

Hit play and get the whole Stick Arounds story!

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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38min
July 15, 2022 1406: June New Music 2022: Part 3
We put a wrap on June new music today with selections from Sunny Varney, Jason Goebel and Patrick!

You'll hear tunes from The Sheepdogs, El Perro, Craig Finn, Prince & the Revolution and Robocobra Quartet.

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
16min

FAQs about Rockin' the Suburbs:

How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,545 episodes available.

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