The Elephant Wire

The Elephant Wire

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The Elephant Wire episodes

  • Episode 7: Interview Episode - Jason Perez

    Today we sit down with incredibly talented Jason Perez. He has been a bit of a role model of mine in the music industry for quite some time now, and as often as we may have an argument about who's wife is more baller, he is one of my great friends as well. We talk about the struggles of being a local musician, along with the joys. Jason is one of the busiest guys I know, but we're gonna have to have him back!

    Local Band of The Week: Beautiful Collision

    54 min
  • Episode 6: Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks

    I hope you're ready to get the Led out cause it's time for some Zeppelin here on the podcast! This week we also have special guest Joe Baby with us to add some spice, some blues history and just all round good times! We discover that progression is a halted process by the white man, what to do in case of flooding in the midwest, why Chicago is the best city in the world, and even discuss where creative liberty stops and theft begins.

    Local Band of The Week: Jezebel's Curse

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 5: YG Feat: Nipsey Hustle - FDT

    Welcome to our more somber than usual election day special! Tomorrow is one of the most important elections in American history! Did you exercise your right to vote? Today we focus on the song "F*ck Donald Trump" by YG, featuring Nipsey Hustle. We will not have a local band this week, and as odd as this episode will already be, we will get back to usual next Monday! Black lives matter, RIP Nipsey, F*ck Donald Trump! 


    Local Band of The Week: No band this week folks

    24 min
  • Episode 4: The 1975 - Loving Someone

    In this week's episode we talk about how important it is to love those around us, always, before anything else. We talk about how Matt Healy and his take on writing lyrics, yet how the songs would not be what they are without the support of the 3 fellow members of the 1975. Join us! and enjoy!

    Local Band of The Week: The Other Realm

    55 min
  • Episode 3: Chance The Rapper - Same Drugs

    What a great song it is! Jake takes us through the song Same Drugs by Chicago's own Chance the Rapper. We touch on love and loss, people change, friends change, years go by, and Chance helps us reach the other side where we remember the happy thoughts! 

    Local Band of The Week: Exporter

    43 min
  • Episode 2: Steve Winwood - Higher Love

    We are off and running! Starting off with a man, a myth, and a living legend Steve Winwood and his sweet sweet jam Higher Love. Join us in this first full length episode as we try and figure out if there really is higher love.

    Local Band of The Week: The Odd Apollo

    51 min
  • Episode 1: The Official Meet and Greet
    Hello Everybody! The day has finally come for the very first episode of The Elephant Wire Podcast! Today’s episode will be all about getting into our rhythm.... and honestly.... not much else. But hey! We're off and running!!!
    Local Band of The Week: Cheer Up Dusty
    25 min

About The Elephant Wire

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Each week, podcast presenter Jake Weezner breaks down a specific song, with the majority of the focus placed on the lyrics. Dissecting their meaning, tone, feel and intent. If you find it funny along…