The History of Alternative

By Q101

Hosted by Q101's Brian Phillips, the History of Alternative digs deep into everything alternative.

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

The History of Alternative episodes:

October 14, 2021 The Story of 1991
1991 was the year that Alternative broke. 5 of the best albums of all time were all released in 1991. If you’re looking for any insight into the History Of Alternative, start with The Story of 1991.
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24min
August 05, 2021 Smelled Like Lou Dog Inside the Van. Sublime (Episode 35)
What happens when a band of slobby, hard partying misfits with an undeniably charismatic lead singer and a dalmatian somehow records what would eventually become one of the biggest alternative albums of the 90’s? This is the story of Sublime’s 1996 6x platinum self titled album, which just turned 25 years old.
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6min
April 08, 2021 Kurt Cobain R.I.P. - Remembering 'MTV Unplugged in New York' (Episode 24)
As this week marks the annivesary of Kurt Cobain's death, Jon Manley & James VanOsdol remember what may be Nirvana's finest moment: "MTV Unplugged in New York."
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21min
April 01, 2021 Beastie Boys 'Licensed to Ill' - A look back (Episode 23)
Beastie Boys released their landmark "Licensed to Ill" album 35 years ago. We talk about why the album is as revered (sorry) as it is, and why it still holds up.
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23min
March 25, 2021 Was Avril Lavigne replaced by a clone? Alternative urban legends (Episode 22)
Urban legends have been part of alternative music history from the beginning. We run through some of the most well-traveled, and cover some of the more ridiculous ones in this episode.
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34min
March 19, 2021 Pop punk history, with guest commentator Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts (Episode 21)
From Ramones to Machine Gun Kelly, James VanOsdol and Jon Manley dive into the history of pop punk. Joining in the chat, and adding first-hand knowledge (and credibility) is Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts.
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43min
March 11, 2021 The life, death and rebirth of vinyl (Episode 20)
What is old is new again. Vinyl sales continue a dramatic upward trajectory, leaving all other physical media in the dust. What brought vinyl back from the dead, and why does it matter? JVO and Jon Manley talk about vinyl history with a guy who helps make it: Andy Weber, co-owner of Smashed Plastic, the only record-pressing facility in the state of Illinois.
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28min
March 09, 2021 Rise Against: Political music and other appeals to reason (Episode 1)
Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath joins hosts James VanOsdol and Jon Manley for the inaugural episode of the History of Alternative. They discuss politics in music: What are some good examples of mixing social issues and song? How has Rise Against grown as a political band? From our home base of Chicago, we're going long with one of Chicago's most beloved bands. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Wintrust.
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40min
March 09, 2021 From Alaska to the Grammys: Portugal. The Man (Episode 8)
Zach Carothers of Portugal. The Man jumps on the show this week to talk about the music that inspired him as a kid (Rage, Primus, Beastie Boys), his first concert, activism, supporting Indigenous peoples and that little song that earned the band a Grammy.
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41min
March 09, 2021 Top 10 albums from the 90s: Our picks (Episode 11)
Best decade ever for music? Maybe. It was definitely tough for Jon Manley and James VanOsdol to narrow down their 10 favorite albums from the 90s. They discuss and debate each other's picks in this unintentionally controversial episode.
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51min

FAQs about The History of Alternative:

How many episodes does The History of Alternative have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.