Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers discusses the band's extensive vinyl catalog, upcoming releases, vinyl reissues, their unreleased Interscope album while sharing stories about merch table oddities & touring Australia.

Topics Include:

• Introduction and scheduling discussion of interview length
• Eddie's current location and preparation for Australian tour
• Discussion of packing requirements for Australian weather
• Eddie's personal record collection and collecting habits
• Current vinyl availability of Supersuckers catalog
• Italian pressing of "Must've Been High" discussion
• Upcoming Sub Pop 30th anniversary reissue plans
• Vinyl merchandise availability at upcoming Australian shows
• Eddie's early music influences and first record purchase
• Discussion of "My Sharona" as formative musical influence
• Eddie's relationship with punk rock and The Ramones
• Development of country music influence on songwriting
• Songwriting process discussion - starting with song titles
• Current commissioned songwriting service offering
• Status update on upcoming new Supersuckers album
• Hard Charger Records deal and label discussion
• Rights ownership of Supersuckers back catalog
• Story behind unreleased Interscope Records album
• Early vinyl releases and singles history
• Origin of "Eddie Spaghetti" nickname
• Band member nickname assignment process
• Instagram bathroom documentation hobby discussion
• Comparative analysis of worldwide venue bathrooms
• Merchandise table unusual items and sales
• Tour expectations with Nashville Pussy
• Aussie tour details and ticket information

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Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts in the formation of LA punk rock culture.

Topics Include:

• Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing
• Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store
• Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints
• Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints
• Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult
• Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era
• Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels
• Family moved from New Jersey to California
• Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue
• Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store
• Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups
• Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio
• Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins
• Received first drum kit as child from father
• Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers
• Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments
• Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag
• Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records
• First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic)
• Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos
• Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records
• Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record
• Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band
• Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag
• Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit
• Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar
• Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins
• Keith Morris briefly returning for one show
• Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival
• Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours
• Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other museum exhibits
• Recommends The Schizophonics band
• Promotes his current band Dondo
• Mentions producing 3rd Rate band's recent record

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Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and The Hard Quartet supergroup discusses his record collecting history and hobby, the curation and rarities of his collection and more.

Topics Include:

• Discussion of California fires affecting friends and family
• Malkmus planning upcoming Australia tour dates
• Past experiences touring Australia - good venues and hospitality
• Planning to watch Australian Open tennis in Melbourne
• Record store habits in Chicago area
• Sold eight feet of records to Portland dealer
• Keeps records with sentimental value over others
• Considering organizing valuable records for emergency evacuation
• Owns rare Australian records from Bondi Beach dealer
• Band of Light, Buffalo, Carson among Australian collection
• Collecting New Zealand Flying Nun and Expressway records
• Prefers finding records in wild over online purchases
• Interest in outsider music and private press records
• The Shags mentioned as reference for outsider music
• Gary Higgins' "Red Hash" mentioned as great private press
• Values original pressings over reissues, condition less important
• Not particularly interested in promo or white label releases
• Discusses Led Zeppelin records and Robert Ludwig pressing
• Moved from LA to Stockton around age eight
• Played in Stockton punk band Straw Dogs
• Opened for major hardcore bands like Black Flag
• Tales of Terror band mentioned as influential
• Authorities from Stockton discussed - "Soundtrack for Trouble"
• First vinyl appearance was Slay Tracks release
• Early Matador Records special releases with dinosaur stamps
• Influenced by Swell Maps and Beat Happening
• Early Sub Pop and Homestead Records were influential
• Hard Quartet project confirmed as ongoing, not one-off
• Band recorded together, avoiding remote recording methods
• Discusses song "Renegade" and its evolution
• Compression techniques used on "Renegade" discussed
• Looking for Roy Rutanen record while in Australia
• Found Bram Stoker record in Gold Coast charity shop
• Uses phone to research records while shopping
• Values surprise discoveries in record stores most

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Tony Reflex of The Adolescents discusses the band's 45-year journey, from the early days, the Blue Album, the legacy of "Amoeba", working with Frontier Records to current day releases, rarities and more.

Topics Include:

• Adolescents approaching 45 years as a band
• Band attracts three generations of fans to shows
• Beatles and Cheap Trick were major musical influences
• First records were children's Golden Records on yellow vinyl
• Cereal boxes used to come with cardboard records
• Tony couldn't play instruments, focused on vocals instead
• First vinyl appearance was "Amoeba" on Rodney on the Roq compilation
• Rodney Bingenheimer played their demo tape immediately after receiving it
• "Amoeba" originated from Rik and Casey's previous band Detours
• Lisa Fancher signed them to Frontier after shows turned into riots
• Blue Album recorded over single weekend with Tom Wilson
• Album cover inspired by Cheap Trick's logo design
• Band wasn't close friends, created internal tensions
• Pat Smear briefly joined band for three months
• "Welcome to Reality" single - Ed Colver gravestone cover photo
• Recently discovered Starwood live tapes from Rob Ritter
• Hollywood punks accepted Orange County bands despite distance
• Cuckoo's Nest venue paid bands very little money
• 1986 reunion show at Fender's Ballroom with Weirdos
• "Brats and Battalions" released on SOS Records
• Steve Soto and Tony called themselves "rock wives"
• Recent albums include Russian Spider Dump, Caesar Salad Days
• Tony collects CDs more than vinyl records
• Owns original Germs "Forming" single in true mono

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Australian drummer James Baker chased after punk rock overseas before returning to Perth, forming The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon and more with an extensive discography of increasingly collectible records.

Topics Include:

• Born in Perth 1954, travelled to US/UK at age 21 in 1976
• Saw early Ramones shows at CBGB's in New York
• Met Sid Vicious on bus while wearing NY Dolls shirt
• Auditioned as drummer for The Clash in London
• Formed The Victims in Perth after returning home
• Pressed 500 then 1000 copies of "Television Addict" single
• Hand-stamped Victims record sleeves during beer-fueled parties
• The Victims only lasted eight months as band
• Joined The Scientists a day after Victims broke up
• Scientists' "Frantic Romantic" shipped 500 copies to LA
• Never got paid from BOMP
• Early punk records now worth hundreds of dollars
• Reformed The Victims with Ray Ahn of Hard-Ons
• Beasts of Bourbon formed when Tex needed backup band
• Recorded The Axe Man's Jazz album in just one day
• New Beasts album "Ultimo" recently released
• Planning Sydney and Melbourne tour for new album
• Released multiple records during 70th year celebration
• Live Victims album coming soon through In The Red
• James Baker Experience single produced by John Foy
• Most recent recordings done in just two days
• Still actively recording but less live performance
• Original Victims records now worth thousands of dollars
• New "James Baker Beat" single on Cheersquad Records

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Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour while revealing the humble attitude that helped him succeed in the world of heavy metal.

Topics Include:

• Interview start, connections to Australia
• Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne 2025 tour
• Discussion of Australian touring band lineup
• Added new songs to setlist including KK's Priest material
• Memories of friendship and touring with Ronnie James Dio
• Early musical influences from father's rock record collection
• First exposure to Judas Priest through Screaming for Vengeance
• Early band experiences with Brainicide and Winter's Bane
• Formation of British Steel tribute band in 1990s
• How video of tribute performance reached Judas Priest
• Quick audition process with Judas Priest - got job after one line
• Recording “Jugulator” album with Judas Priest in 1997
• Dealing with fan expectations replacing Rob Halford
• Relationship with Rob Halford over the years
• Discussion of rare Jugulator and Demolition vinyl releases
• Experience working with Yngwie Malmsteen, including "Beat It" cover
• Formation and recording of Charred Walls of the Damned
• Meeting Navy SEALs at charity events - feeling starstruck
• Working with various metal vocalists throughout career
• Dream collaboration wish: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler
• Names Heaven and Hell as ultimate desert island album
• Current recording setup at home for various projects
• Details about upcoming 2025 Australian tour dates
• Discussion of potential merchandise for Australian shows
• Closing remarks about KK's Priest possible Australia tour

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Daniel House of CZ Records had a pivotal role in the Seattle music scene of the 1980s and early 1990s, including his work with Skin Yard, his time as a key employee at Sub Pop Records, and working with influential bands like Nirvana, Melvins, Soundgarden, the "Deep Six" compilation and lots more.

Topics Include:

• Introduction of Daniel House and CZ Records
• New Skin Yard seven-inch box set announced
• History of Ten Minute Warning band
• Formation of Skin Yard with Jack Endino
• Forming the seven-inch box set idea
• Deep Six compilation's initial release discussed
• UMen added to Deep Six compilation
• Chris Hanzsek starts CZ Records then transitions out
• Deep Six compilation initially sells poorly
• Daniel House takes over CZ Records operations
• A&M Records purchases Deep Six compilation masters
• Working simultaneously at Sub Pop and CZ Records
• Creation of Sub Pop's direct-to-retail store network
• House builds Sub Pop's international distribution connections
• Nirvana's Mexican Seafood track on Teriyaki Asthma
• Confrontation with Geffen Records over Nirvana tracks
• Missing songs on Bleach cassette recall story
• Sub Pop focusing marketing efforts on Mudhoney
• Early Seattle scene was small and intimate
• Current Skin Yard Select box set details
• Pink and red vinyl pressing information
• Production quality control issues at pressing plant
• Discussion of box set pricing and production costs
• Interview wrap up

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Jeff & Steven McDonald join us to discuss the new documentary "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story", learnings from their lifelong musical partnership, memories of early punk days, David Bowie, Germs and more.

Topics Include:

• Possible talk of touring Asia and the Pacific Rim
• Steven and Dale are road dogs
• Jeff more of a homebody than Steven
• Adjustment from touring back to home
• Steven and Mario seeing King Gizzard in early days
• Playing the L7 Fast & Frightening Festival
• Challenges of making the “Born Innocent” documentary
• Keeping the documentary to 90 minutes
• The dynamics of the brothers – getting under each other’s skin
• Earlier attempts to tell the story of Redd Kross
• What parts of the Redd Kross story were under-represented?
• Leveraging “devices” to tell the story and manage viewer expectations
• What did you learn about yourselves watching the documentary?
• Ability to view the unique partnership of the brothers
• Taking away learnings from the movie – relatable learnings from the brothers
• Brothers within a band – comparisons with Oasis
• Are the brothers enjoying the current state of their band
• Grateful for the movie and the book – most proud of the REDD KROSS album
• How did David Bowie show up for their 1st club gig?
• Punk in LA in late 70s was a small community
• The bill was UXA, Black Flag and Redd Kross
• Memories and experiences with Darby Crash
• The impact of Darby Crash’s death
• People who may misinterpret Germs
• Video of Germs performance for “Up In Smoke”
• The humour and comedy of punk
• Interview wrap-up

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A chaotic dive into the world of Kevin Rutmanis, Gina Skwoz, and Trevor Dunn as they discuss the new Lords & Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn LP “Last Days at Hot Slit”, their experimental music-making process, the liberating unpredictability of their collaborations, the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue and more.

Topics Include:

• Kevin, Gina & Trevor log in
• Discussion about virtual backgrounds and Kevin’s creative experiments.
• Nostalgia about childhood posters, including Kiss and Farrah Fawcett.
• The importance of album releases aligning with other projects.
• Reflections on “Last Days at Hot Slit” album
• Kevin, Gina & Trevor sending tracks back and forth
• Collaboration during the pandemic sparks their experimental projects.
• How Jim Goodwin, aka Pseudo Beast, became their mixer.
• Alphabetical track sequencing 
• Gina’s return to music and transition to drumming.
• Tribute to Dave Livingston in their musical process.
• Use of spirituals and blues lyrics in the album.
• Challenges of performing complex studio-created tracks live.
• Trevor’s saxophone debut
• Kevin’s experiments with unconventional sound recording techniques.
• Inspiration for titles, including Andrea Dworkin and old films.
• Discussion of upcoming vinyl releases and special editions.
• “Peacetika” reissue, Cows albums and their provocative themes.
• "Sick New World" festival cancellation
• Exhaustion with large festivals versus intimacy of smaller shows.
• Nostalgia for early 90s Cows tours and wild experiences.
• Contributions to “Burn Us Clean" box set.
• Multiple purchase links and other Bandcamp releases.
• Interview wrap up

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Lucas Harwood of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard discusses his new project Heavy Moss, their eco-conscious approach to vinyl production, the making of their album Dead Slow, life on tour, King Gizzard vinyl, posters, merch and more.

Topics Include:

• U.S. and Australian coffee
• Heavy Moss’s album Dead Slow release details.
• Transition to vinyl production and sustainability discussion.
• Pioneering no-shrink-wrap, eco-conscious vinyl packaging.
• Challenges and benefits of cardboard vinyl sleeves.
• Good Neighbor Records' carbon-neutral vinyl innovations.
• Exploring recyclable compounds for vinyl pressing.
• Limited variants for Heavy Moss records
• Balancing aesthetics with eco-friendly vinyl production.
• Reflecting on King Gizzard's early vinyl pressings – Willoughby’s Beach & 12 Bar Bruise
• Stories of early struggles with vinyl production costs.
• University music program as a foundation for KGATLW.
• Eric focusing on Flightless was not a surprise
• Evolution of King Gizzard's collaborative band dynamic.
• Managing growing tour setlists & deep cuts
• Three-hour shows and adjusting setlists for each city.
• Fans’ dedication to King Gizzard merch and posters.
• Famous fans and being starstruck
• Heavy Moss formation and early recording process.
• Recording methods for Dead Slow: collaborative yet remote.
• Balancing touring, family life, and side projects.
• Plans for live performances and future Heavy Moss albums.
• Reflecting on record collecting and its evolving priorities.

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Yesness is a 2-piece featuring Damon Che (Don Caballero) and Tristan Dunn (El Ten Eleven). We discuss their formation, writing and recording their debut album "See You at the Solipsist Convention", math-rock, post-rock, other dirty words and lots more.

Topics Include:

• Formation of Yesness
• Kristian and Damon struggle to find musicians to collaborate with
• The “California No”
• Making an album from different parts of the country
• Meeting for the first time in the recording studio
• Over recording and having a lot of material to work with
• Working with instrumentals vs music with vocals
• Album title origin story
• Songs start as riffs, song titles come much later
• Strange song titles
• Using extra songs for b-sides
• Origin of the band name “Yesness”
• The band almost became “Keister Island”
• What does Damon think of the title “Math Rock”?
• Genres become limiting
• Not listening to Post-rock or Math-rock
• What’s on heavy rotation and playlists?
• The Spotify algorithm still struggles to satisfy
• El Ten Eleven’s “New Years Eve” coming after 3-LP set “Tautology”
• “New Years Eve” and “Valley of Fire” were conceived together
• The “Yesness” debut always needed to be a full length LP
• Can the Yesness LP be played live?
• Yesness challenges playing live – equipment stuffups
• Will they tour overseas?
• Selecting the album cover
• Damon recently upgraded his vinyl system
• Looking for records
• Status of the Don Caballero  master tapes and reissues
• Damon’s YouTube video channel
• Grab all the pressings of your favourite albums
• “Everything in between the speakers and stylus is snake oil”
• Interview wrap up

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