The Hoodrat Recap: a Podcast For The Hold Steady

Mike recap’s the concert that left him speed-Googling “24- hour Saxophone lessons.” (I mean sunglasses on stage are sooo BA right?) Then, Gaspar makes a bold statement on Craig’s powers at this stage of his career.

We recap the Melbourne shows with Christian. We talk “anti Moshing policy’s” and take a walk through the vibrant music scene in Melbourne! Gaspar & Mike also talk about Craig’s new podcast and mini art films supporting his new album.

Gaspar & Mike gush about Craig Finn”s new solo Album. We bravely stayed up until midnight to hear our “advanced copy” and boy was it worth it! We also listen to Craig,s Q&A session on Twitter.

Andrew from Toronto, breaks down the most recent Toronto shows! Andrew may be a newbie when it comes to THS fandom—but he made up for it by forcing himself to listen to all the albums in order, for two whole weeks, before moving on to the next album in the catalog. And let’s not even get started on the spreadsheets he prepared for the live shows! He tells hilarious stories that make us wonder are Canadian audiences the politest ever? ***Also, Heather aka “The Queen of Queens” aka “Heather with the Henna on her hands, (but not really)” joins Gaspar and Mike to play play THS ice breakers & the new game “Diamonds in the Drain”

Gaspar & Mike breaK down their favorite THS bonus tracks & B-Sides…Next, in a brand new segment called “Catch My Riff” we ask the obvious question: will The Hold Steady ever escape from Eddie Money’s shadow? Then we are once again joined by Dave from the UK as he recaps nights 2 & 3 from the recent London shows!

We talk to Fiona about her THS super fandom. Fiona tells us what songs she loved at the Electric Ballroom and what songs not as much….Then we discuss if The Moth Club was more like a scene in a Wes Anderson movie? Fiona describes that one time at a THS show when a Killer Party literally almost killed her… First, Gaspar & Mike break the news of a new Craig solo song/album!!

Dave from the band “Dave Woodcock and the Dead Comedians”joins us live from the UK to talk all things night one of The Hold Steady’s glorious return to London as well as all the juicy details from the sound check Q&A… Then Gaspar & Mike do a movie review for “Stuck Between Stations”

Gaspar & Dallas are back to discuss the final two live shows of 2021. Also, in this episode, Dallas tells a little known Meatloaf story. Gaspar gives insight with his night with the band. Mike’s latest episode of “Certain Shows are Scratched into Our Souls” talks about a toilet in the shower and a chance meeting in the Brooklyn Bowl restroom. Finally, Dallas talks about his love of piano key ties around his head.

Dallas from Dallas joins today’s episode as he and Gaspar give glowing reviews of Massive Nights shows 1 & 2. Then, Dallas tells a hilarious story about losing his “Merch Bundle.” Mike tells a story of being wayward in Denver on his journey to hear Craig and Tad perform in the middle of a rap concert at Red Rocks. Finally Gaspar (who had been to just as many THS live concerts in 2021 as the band members themselves) breaks down his favorite musical moments from these magical shows.

First live THS shows post pandemic!! Gaspar & Mike break down all three shows. Then in the segment “from Meatloaf to the Billy Joel” Gaspar tells why he thinks every THS fan should listen to the group St Leonx. (Hint—it’s because they are awesome!). Then in the segment “Certain Shows are Scratched into Our Souls” Mike shares about that one time he ate a ruined burrito in the dark with Prince…