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

... more

4.9

144144 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Rockin' the Suburbs:

How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,548 episodes available.

Rockin' the Suburbs episodes:

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
...more
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

...more
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
July 14, 2022 1405: June New Music 2022: Part 2
June new music rolls on today with calls from four members of our community: Barret Ries, Harris King, Gerald Chyzenski and Liam McIndoe.

You'll hear music from Coheed and Cambria, Yoo Doo Right, Jawny (feat. Beck), Dion Lunadon and Stars.

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
14min
July 13, 2022 1404: June New Music 2022 Part One: Viagra Boys, Michaela Anne, Sigrid and more!
It's new music time, peoples!

We kick off June with three voices from Europe: Steven Routledge, Niklas Nygårds and Roger Grace.

We'll hear music from Coheed and Cambria, Michaela Anne, Courtney Marie Andrews, Viagra Boys, The Beths and Sigrid with Bring Me the Horizon.

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
July 12, 2022 1403: What Was First: Blue Note Records
We travel back in time more than 80 years to discover the story of what was the first release on Blue Note Records.

The label's beginning has roots in one of the most famous concerts of all time and owes a debt to whiskey as well.

Hit play and get ready to cry the blues.

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
15min
July 11, 2022 1402: What Was First: Dualtone Records
We kick off an action-packed week with a bite-size history lesson, AKA an episode of What Was First.

Adam Coop from Louisville, KY suggested we research what was the first release on Dualtone Records and we have done just that.

You are in for a blast with this one, listener, a record that mixes up Appalachia and Australia. Hit play and let the Rockgrass flow over you.

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
July 08, 2022 1401: What Was First: Dischord Records
We wrap up the week with another edition of What Was First.

Today, a suggestion from listener Mark Neese provides the topic. He wanted to know what the first release on iconic punk label Dischord Records was. And we have the answer for him!

Hit play and get ready for a minor disturbance.

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
July 07, 2022 1400: Conversation with Matt Carlson: The Outtakes
Today we give you a chance to listen to what didn't make the two conversations we had with Matt Carlson (The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat and Phonophore Records) on episodes 1398 and 1399.

That's right, folks, it's the Matt Carlson outtakes! Enjoy!

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
12min
July 06, 2022 1399: A Conversation with Matt Carlson (The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat) Part 2
Here's part two of our conversation with Matt Carlson of the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat.

Today we discuss the very cool (and free!) various artists collection All Good Kids - A Tribute To Guided By Voices that Matt issued on his Phonophore Records label.

Hit play and listen to Matt take us inside this great project.

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
29min

FAQs about Rockin' the Suburbs:

How many episodes does Rockin' the Suburbs have?

The podcast currently has 2,548 episodes available.

More shows like Rockin' the Suburbs

Sound Opinions by Sound Opinions

Sound Opinions

1,979 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

113,521 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

57,033 Listeners

The Rewatchables by The Ringer

The Rewatchables

14,056 Listeners

American History Tellers by Audible

American History Tellers

19,251 Listeners

The Big Picture by The Ringer

The Big Picture

5,736 Listeners

Throughline by NPR

Throughline

16,465 Listeners

The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

The Rest Is History

15,904 Listeners