The Hoodrat Recap: a Podcast For The Hold Steady

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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 Chase gives a very thorough review  including Craig’s birthday activities and what does the chant “poop dog” mean? 

Then hurricane Jess returns to the show. She describes the differences between a UK crowd and a Denver crowd and her first ever Hold steady concert in America.

Jess also reviews two recent Craig Finn solo shows in London.

She also expresses her love for the album, “Teeth  Dreams” and all the controversy's that come along with that.  

Then the guys have another spirited round of “diamonds in the drain” where the results are scattered all over the place.

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Bill Childs shares the story of how a chance run with Craig unexpectedly formed "The Hold Sweaty" and the hilarious pitfalls of designing a run route based on THS lyrics.

Then Bill sits in with us for another exciting edition of

***The Diamonds in the Drain Game****Opening Tracks Edition*** Will you be brave enough and play along with the brand new drinking game and take a shot every time one of the Hoodrats exclaims, " But I like all these songs equally?"

Plus,

****Breaking News****

All the deets on Massive Nights 2024 and other announments.

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Like an Australian Great White, Andrew circles the Melbourne show gobbling up interviews with first time fans and a band member.

Hot…Yacht Rock or Yuck…Naught Rock?

**Summary:**

Join us as we follow the best bar band in the land, traveling across the country to bring their music to fans everywhere. From Seattle to D.C., Evanston to Milwaukee, and St. Paul to Atlanta, the journey to build something this summer!

**Fan Experiences:** - Hear from fans. - Stories and reactions from the kids at the shows.

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In this episode, photographers Lee and Lisa share their gritty experiences capturing the raw energy of "The Hold Steady" shows. From dodging punches to avoiding crowd surfers, they've braved it all to get the perfect shot amid the chaos.