Did you know about this song? Because up until a few weeks ago, Ryan certainly didn't!

It's a solo episode this week. Ryan discovers this release from the eighth, subscribers-only Vault Package from summer 2011. Serving as the earliest 'studio' recording of the White Stripes ever released, their cover of Love's tragic ballad about drug addiction paints an incredible picture of Jack and Meg in the band's first few months.

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There's a storm, it's coming all around...

Ryan and Arash discuss one of the most obscure songs in the White Stripes' catalogue. Their 2005 cover of the Greenhornes' "Shelter of Your Arms" released earlier that same year, which saw the White Stripes record a track that was anything but striped-down or raw.

They discuss Jack and Meg's unusual pivot towards more polished and produced music, and the what if scenario if their next album took this approach, as opposed to the "return to form" Icky Thump was promoted.

Follow Arash on social media and listen to him locally in Vancouver on Sportsnet 650.

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Is this song a cover? Who's to say?

Ryan and Kirk break down the White Stripes' cover of Blanche's "Who's To Say", the B-side of the "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself" single. This song has been in the Jack White universe dating back to 1998 when Jack White and Blanche's Dan John Miller were members of Two-Star Tabernacle.

They look at the lyrical themes of the song and compare the Stripes' cover of Blanche's release to the demo recorded by Two-Star Tabernacle, each of which shine a different light on the story the narrator is trying to tell.

Kirk Hamilton is the founder of the music blog 3 AM Revelations. He also produces "Dungeon Punks" a punk rock TTRPG comedy podcast.

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It's a weird one, but it goes hard!

Depending on who you ask, Aluminum is the only instrumental song released by the White Stripes. A raw, gritty, and sonically uncomfortable track off 2001 White Blood Cells, Aluminum is a pure and authentic White Stripes track. Loud guitars, heavy drums, and some wild howls by Jack.

Ryan, Nathan and Jeff discuss the White Blood Cells era White Stripes, their trip to Memphis to record the album on a budget, and how their breakout album was true to their core.

You can listen to Nathan and Jeff go through every single song in Sloan's catalogue on the Sloan A to Z podcast.

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Meg pointed at a screwdriver across the room and told Jack it would make a good song title.

Screwdriver is the topic of discussion this week. Hotel Mira's Mike Noble becomes the first two-time guest of the podcast as they dive into arguably the White Stripes' oldest songs. From its jam-session beginnings, to it being another one of the band's "North Star" live songs, this blues riff and simple but catchy lyrics have been at Jack's side ever since.

Screwdriver has followed the band onto national television, countless releases, and still being performed live to this day.

Mike Noble plays bass in the tremendous Hotel Mira. Listen to their new album "Pity Party" and catch them in a packed room on their upcoming North American tour beginning October 6 in Saskatoon, SK.

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Ryan and Gigi discuss "White Moon", the beautiful piano track off 2005's Get Behind Me Satan.

Only played four times live, there is one performance of the song that every fan remembers. Serving as the final scene of their 2010 documentary "Under Great White Northern Lights", the song and performance perfectly encapsulates all that is special about Jack and Meg White.

Listen to Gigi Marie's new album All Things Night & Beautiful and be sure to check her out live.

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The White Stripes' live staple. Their best cover, and perhaps the most important b-side in their discography?

Andrea and Ryan discuss the White Stripes' cover of the Dolly Parton classic. They look at the song's history and origin, and marvel at the song's vulnerability.

The Stripes' cover took on a new identity live and is the shining example of the band's creativity and sheer power.

Based in Vancouver, BC, Andrea Woo reports extensively on substance use, mental health, and the intersection of health and climate change for the The Globe and Mail.

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Little Cream Soda was one of the few premeditated things The White Stripes did, being their sixth and final "Little" song that found their way on each of their albums.

Ryan and Sam discuss Little Cream Soda's early origins on the Elephant tour, the song's abbreviated live history, and some of the lyrical themes in this heavy driving track by the White Stripes.

They also discuss the Icky Thump-era White Stripes, and where they were at creatively entering their sixth album.

You can listen to Sam weekdays on X 92.9 FM in Calgary, Alberta.

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Did trouble-making youth outside the gas station inspire this song? Yes. Yes they did.

Hardcore drummer and film producer Matt Kerr joins the podcast to discuss "I Think I Smell A Rat" off of 2001's White Blood Cells.

The song is a live staple, a personal favourite of Jack White, and one of the most unique songs in the White Stripes' catalogue. Ryan and Matt discuss the song's origins as old interview quotes provide insight into the song.

Listen to Matt play drums in Terrifying Girls' High School , check out the Hot Action Podcast, and be sure to check out the fantastic film Riceboy Sleeps.

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Short song, long conversation.

Ryan's joined in his little room with Andrew Zuber to discuss "Little Room", the short but impactful track off 2001's White Blood Cells.

The two discuss the challenges and struggles of the creative process, and how the White Stripes carried this song with them for some of the biggest moments of their career as the band's popularity continued to rise.

Ryan also suggests Jack White's inspiration for this simplistic song might be found in his favourite song, Son House's "Grinnin' in Your Face."

You can listen to The Zubes each and every Wednesday on A.E. Double Dudes, available on the Wrestling Brain Twitch stream or podcast feed.

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