Join Gaspar and Mike as they embark on an epic adventure through the Twin Cities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic album "Separation Sunday." This special episode captures their whirlwind tour of Minneapolis landmarks, musical history, and local culinary delights!

The Twin Cities Scavenger Hunt

- **The Replacements House** - Mike and Gaspar visit this legendary music landmark

- **Mary Tyler Moore Statue** - Classic Minneapolis photo op

- **The Mysterious Bob Stinson Bench** - A hidden gem for music fans

- **Party City** - An unexpected stop on their journey

- Gaspar's Instagram-breaking excitement throughout the adventure

- Mike rediscovering hidden gems in his own hometown

The Epic Shows

- Four unique shows at First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, & Fine Line

- Detailed breakdown of each stunning performance

- Special moments and surprises from the anniversary celebration

- The band's evolution over 20 years...(are they still getting better?)

Twin Cities Food Tour

- Gaspar's first time experiencing cheese curds

- The legendary Juicy Lucy adventure

- Local cuisine recommendations

Behind the Scenes

- Travel mishaps and unexpected discoveries

- Fan encounters during the trip

-"Howard the Human Bowling Ball" Strikes back!

-Soundcheck is crazy good

= Pub Quiz goes six for six

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 Gaspar tries to keep up as Stage Right Mike and Spunky Comstock recount their wild adventure to Codfish Hollow, Iowa, where they caught Craig Finn and Bob Mould performing together.

* The guys describe their unconventional journey following directions that included "take a left at the cow pasture" and encountering a town crier dressed remarkably like Jesse Ventura from "Predator."

* Mike and Spunky share how they tempted fate by visiting the Buddy Holly crash site the morning after seeing two iconic bespectacled frontmen perform. Spunky nicely ties Craig Finn to the "Dukes of Hazard" opening theme.

* Gaspar and Mike offer their predictions and Wishlist's for opening acts at the upcoming Minnesota shows.

* Mike provides his unique brand of travel advice for first-time visitors to Minnesota, including essential destinations, local customs, and food recommendations that may or may not be helpful.

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Is Always Been Craig Finn’s best album yet? We dive deep into his latest release, breaking down the rich storytelling and unforgettable melodies that make this record stand out. Plus, we explore Lousy with Ghosts, Finn’s companion book, and how it adds layers of meaning to the songs.

Do these tracks work better as a full narrative experience, or can you just rock out without the deeper dive? We break it all down—song by song, story by story.

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Listen to Kevin and Gaspar discuss the movie “Slaxxx” (coming soon) or heat Mike discuss the movie RockyIV—now on our good friends at the “Or Is It Movie Podcast”

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This week on *The Hoodrat Recap*, your favorite *The Hold Steady* fancast,

we’re diving into the band’s epic March 2025 London takeover! Join us as Jonas from Norway and Chris from Richmond hop on the mic to break down all the sweaty, singalong glory of “The Weekender,” “The Electric Ballroom,” and “The 100 Club” shows. From blistering riffs to barstool anthems, we’re recapping every moment that made these nights unforgettable.

Then, we dive into our voicemail inbox, which is overflowing with messages from fans who made the trip—especially our friends from the Netherlands, who may or may not have left their own country simply because they ran out of beer.

Oh, and guess what? “From Meatloaf to Billy Joel” is back, baby! We’re hyping a fan’s new band that’s so good it might just save rock ‘n’ roll—or at least get us free drinks. Crack a cold one, crank the volume, and join us for this sloppy, glorious mess. Probably on Spotify unless we screwed up the upload again!--- Send us a voicemail

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In this special Flashcast episode, the crew breaks down Craig Finn's latest musical offering, "People of Substance". Join us for an instant, unfiltered take on the new track that's got everyone talking.

The hosts will explore the song's musical landscape, drawing connections to classic rock influences and dissecting its sonic DNA. They'll also provide the inside scoop on the upcoming album's track listing and release date, giving listeners a comprehensive preview of what's to come.

Exciting additions to this episode include:

- A call-in review from new fan Spunky Comstock, sharing his hot take on Finn's latest work

- Stage Right Mike's eccentric plans for a macabre-themed journey to Craig's Iowa show

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Dive into the musical odyssey with us as we explore the elusive tracks of The Hold Steady!

In this episode, we delve deep into the vault of fan requests for the ultimate "white whale songs" - those tunes from The Hold Steady that fans have been yearning to hear live but have never had the chance. Listeners have submitted their most coveted songs, and we're here to discuss, reminisce, and maybe even dream about the day these tracks see the light of the stage. 

 But that's not all! Gear up for another thrilling round of our beloved game, "Diamonds in the Drain Game." This time, we've got some middleweight contenders ready to battle it out for the glory of gold, the shimmer of silver, and the honor of bronze. Whether you're a die-hard Hold Steady enthusiast or just love a good musical challenge, this episode promises to entertain, educate, and maybe even inspire you to chase your own musical white whales. Don't miss out!

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For our 50th episode we put 40 bucks on 4 “Massive Nights” as 100 songs were played to wrap up 2024!

We recap all things Massive Nights 2024 from the Brooklynn Bowl.And boy is there a lot to recap:

First Pub Quiz by Martin Fitzgerald in this place we call the United States.

Justice for “Teeth Dreams”…played entirely in the soundcheck.

 Who is “Psycho Craig?” and when did he learn to play the bass?

A sixteen year old song gets played live for the first time ever!  In fact, so many rare songs got played it was almost “Criminal” to count them on your “Fingers”…

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We have the reviews of his New York City & Saint Paul shows with scoops on his exciting brand new songs!

But first, we start out with another grueling round of “Diamonds in the Drain.”

Kevin Is sure he has the songs in the correct order of greatness…

Gaspar of course, likes all the songs equally…

Meanwhile, Mike has trouble pronouncing penultimate…

So play along with the smash new drinking game that pits your favorite songs against each other….

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Little Rock Lizzie and David from the Positive Posting Facebook group join us to break down three unforgettable nights of shows in Atlanta—plus one soundcheck that revealed more than anyone expected!

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Then, we dive into listener-submitted Weird Al Yankovic-style parody lyrics for The Hold Steady. Get ready to laugh as we share some wildly creative submissions and even listen to a few brilliant parodies that take the band’s songs to hilarious new heights.

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We also break down the brand-new cover of Jesse Malin’s “Death Star.” Join us as we explore the meaning behind the track and, as we like to say, “That’s no moon…”

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