Nick Thune is a writer, actor and stand-up comedian. He's toured as much as any rock n roller, and in typical rock n roll fashion, he smoked. In two stories, Nick tells us how his habit got him in the middle of a domestic dispute and alternatively, saved his butt from being kicked after a show in Denver. Enjoy.

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Joe talks with Sam Spiegel of N.A.S.A. during the Covid-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd.

They discuss Sam's creative routine, the the connection of the protest and social awareness and why living in the moment is important for him during quarantine. We hear "Don't Give Up" from his newest record "Random Shit from the Internet Era" featuring Busta Rhymes, Sia and Vic Mensa.

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Joe and Matt talk fatherhood and life at home during a pandemic and the social unrest following the murder or George Floyd. They celebrate the removal of Confederate statues and discuss Matts recent reads on Stoicism and How to be a Tudor. We also learn why every band should look to The Melvins as the model of a healthy, functioning band.

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A week after the police killing of George Floyd, we discuss the subsequent protests and marches worldwide in support of Black Lives Matter. We also cover the on going Covid-19 pandemic, the potential loosening of quarantine policy and how it is still effecting our lives. Ben lets us know what he's reading and how important it is to live in the present in these dynamic times. We hear Ben's newest single and a tune from Telekinesis.

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Perry Shall knows vintage T-shirts and record cover design, but he's also done his fair share of touring with his bands Hound, Dry Feet and Wildflowers of America. In this episode we learn what a "fuck and fold" is, that a navigation system can be racist and IT IS possible to do an entire tour using AAA tow miles. Have a laugh with Perry.

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A check-in with Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen who found himself and his family out of Brooklyn and back in Washington DC due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We discuss his sudden new job as home school teacher,, new record releases, the shortage of bicycles in the US, and he suggests a couple good reads.

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A check-in with Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade and Operators. We discuss Canada's handling of the Pandemic, the usefulness of Patreon and the power of doing "planks" in you kitchen. He also turns us on to Yugoslavian punk culture. Enjoy.

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Creed Bratton from the folk rock band The Grass Roots and the TV show The Office tells us what it's like to survive a plane crash, fight off wild dogs in Tripoli and have an acid meltdown in front of Bill Graham at The Fillmore.

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A discussion with Megan Jasper of Sub Pop Records. We talk about the importance of getting coffee and the routine of work life as we knew it. She also tells me how physical health can be the tug boat of mental health and why the new Fionna Apple record is a perfect record. Rose cuttings, gas huffing and back yard explosions all in this episode of Tour Stories Check-In

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A discussion with John Richards of KEXP during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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