Best Lkt Podcasts (2025)

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Being Malleable Vol.4 Track 49 57:51

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This week we talked to Erik of the New Jersey-based electric/indie project, Being Malleable. When the pandemic hit he found himself drawn to the outdoors, picking up cycling and camping, hoping to bikepack through Europe in the next 10 years. Being Malleable was first created as a side project, quickly becoming his full focus, making the music he w…

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25 O'Clock Vol.4 Track 48 1:03:54

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This week we talked with Dan Drago, host of 25 O’Clock - Philadelphia based music podcast. When he’s not listening to music he's listening to the birds, the wind and other nature noises when he is out hiking. He is celebrating 10 years of the podcast, commemorated by a compilation of his live recorded guests available on bandcamp. Find more from hi…

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The Slaps - Vol. 4 Track47 45:03

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This week we talk to midwest trio, The Slaps. The band takes time on tour to rest and relax by the campfire, pulling out the acoustic guitar and jamming together. Each member of the band started their musical journey on piano, before starting the band their freshman year of college. Their recent album “Mudglimmer” has been in production since 2019,…

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Cardboard People Track 46 Vol.4 1:08:04

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This week we talked to Bay Area electric pop duo, Cardboard People. The two collectively read everything, from fantasy to history - enjoying adventure and becoming better humans. Their journey together started due to their open minds and electric stylings, pushing each other out of the box. Their most recent release “Tigress Lane” is an intergalact…

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Sienna Tenn Vol.4 Track 45 37:18

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This week we talked to Brisbane-based singer-songwriter, Sienna Tenn. Growing up in an artistic household, she picked up more than just music, adding painting and drawing to her creative repertoire. Her currently released singles follow a faceless duo and the ups and downs of their relationship. Since teaching herself how to produce, she has been a…

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Demi The Daredevil Track 44 Vol.4 41:40

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This week we talked to alternative pop artist, Demi the Daredevil. He consumes media through books and shows, occasionally finding inspiration through scenes or theme songs. Demi the Daredevil is a character used as a creative outlet, exploring the idea of identity and healing. His most recent release “ American Zombie” was a collaborative single c…

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Veda Vol.4 Track 43 32:39

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This week we talked to pop-rock vocalist, Veda. She enjoys watching movies in her free time, a fan of horror so much so she decided to record with Michael Myers in the room. Her music is currently influenced by pop and rock, and she’s training her voice for Death Scream in her future music. With her most recent release “I Breakdown” she hopes to co…

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Veronica Lewis Vol.4 Track 42 43:33

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This week, we talked to NH based singer/songwriter Veronica Lewis. When she's not writing music she is absorbing nature, listening to waterfalls, and hugging trees. Her early start in music had her performing original songs at 12 years old and touring by the age of 17. Her most recent release Too Late for Tears is a personal journey about growing u…

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Velvet Rouge Vol.4 Track 41 54:28

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This week we talked with Gina Zo, of indie rock trio Velvet Rouge. Her favorite social media is Pinterest, using it to find her next recipe, and outfit and plan for her wedding. Her musical journey started at birth, singing and dancing since she was born - knowing this is exactly what she wanted to do. The band’s self-titled, debut EP “Velvet Rouge…

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Nastasia Kayleigh Vol.4 Track 40 38:49

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This week we talked to LA-based singer/songwriter Nastasia Kayleigh. Filled with creative energy, she utilizes photography as a supporting element of songwriting, visualizing the world of a song through a picture. She started singing when she was a child, staring as Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz and knowing she wanted to do that for the rest of her li…

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OK Cowgirl Vol.4 Track 39 46:29

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This week we talked to Leah of New York based indie rock band, OK Cowgirl. Her skills of observation have evolved with her practice of yoga, in tune with her body as well as her notes app. She started playing piano at age 5 but found her passion for songwriting in her teens focusing on storytelling while her band focuses on instrumentation. Their m…

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Dan & Joe Vol.4 Track 38 40:12

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This week we talk to PA-based rock duo Dan and Joe. They are both fans of the film, Dan an avid collector and fan of film restoration, and Joe a fan of watching the films at Dan's house. They’ve been in every type of band imaginable, from rock to orchestra to march, diversifying their repertoire of musical inspirations. Their most recent release Ge…

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Polkadot Vol.4 Track 37 52:55

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Today we talked to San Francisco-based band, Polkadot. Their media interests are a venn diagram, not always aligned, but often overlapping. The lore of the band runs deep, with several members of the band playing in others bands before playing in Polkadot. Their most recent release, “... to be crushed,’ covers a wide range of emotional topics from …

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Lucas Carpenter Vol.4 Track 36 1:01:42

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This week we welcome back Lucas Carpenter. While he has not yet created mouse cult, he has created a new EP. Art Kids from the Country: Vol 1 a communication of his rural roots and creative passions Find more from him @ Website Spotify Find more from us @ Instagram Twitter

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Drunk Uncle Vol.4 track 35 47:18

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This week we talk to Peyton and Will of Texas based emo band, Drunk UncleTexas-based. The band doesn't currently have any tour plans, but when they do it’ll be in a sick, refurbished coca cola van. Despite their hermit status, the band got together in 2019 and started writing through the pandemic. Their most recent release, “O Brittle Weather,” is …

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Jake Brewer Vol.4 Track 34 46:43

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This week we chatted with New York-based Indie-pop artist, Jake Brewer. Inspired by the movie Challengers, he started his tennis career by hitting a pigeon and buying tickets to the US Open. His background in dance aids his music in pop inspirations and stage presence during live performances. His most recent release, “ps for her eyes only” include…

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Lydia Von Hof Vol.4 Track 33 46:47

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This week we talked to New York-based indie/folk artist, Lydia von Hof. She shuts her brain off in two ways, by painting iconic characters and dancing to music she does not normally listen to. Her journey in music started at a young age, playing piano with her grandmother in Ohio. Her recent release “Rules” follows the season of heartbreak, inspire…

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Arcadia Grey Vol.4 Track 32 52:29

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This week we talked to Cooper and Nat of Chicago-based Midwest Shine Punk band, Arcadia Grey. The band works together making music videos with Nat’s direction and Coraline and Cooper’s ability to trust the process. The band has displayed significant growth since the release of “Konami Code”, their first LP, taking inspiration from friends and peers…

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The Break Plans Vol. 4 Track 31 40:40

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Today we welcome back the jersey-based, pop/alt-rock/punk band, The Break Plans. Since we last talked, the band has included more guitar in their repertoire of sounds - leaning into their early 2000’s pop-punk influences. The band plans to release their EP, "Mistakes are a Friend of Mine" over the course of this year with Their most recent release …

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Beers With Bands Vol.4 Track 30 57:50

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This week we talked to Michael torres, host of Beers with Bands. He was interested in his local music scene and decided to start booking shows in it, familiarizing himself even further and getting to make connections. After stepping away from his scene for a while, he decided to come back by highlighting local artists with his podcast. Since starti…

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Somarai Vol.4 Track 29 43:53

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This week we talked to Philly-based Bipedal Math Rock band, SomaRai. Outside of music, the band participates in community-building activities like going to the gym and Magic the Gathering in the Deli. After trying countless times, they were finally able to record and release their latest single ‘The actor” in a room with nice sound and each other. …

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Death by Indie Vol.4 track 28 59:46

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This week we talked to Deleware based not indie band, Death by Indie. The band is a big fan of food, visiting their local vegetarian restaurants and local parks to eat berries. Death by Indie started after a few jam sessions when Declan realized this musical partnership was the best they’d experienced. Their most recent album “7 Day Farmers Market”…

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The Odyssey Vol.4 Track 27 52:11

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This week we talked to the Tulsa-based indie alt-rock band, The Odyssey. While only half the band Frolfs, that doesn't mean they can't hang out on the course and exercise. The band prioritizes the different aspects of making music, between the emotion that drives it and the sound in your ears, collaborating to bring them together. In 2022 the band …

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Lana Holgado Vol.4 Track 26 38:36

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This week we welcome back Lana Holgado. Since we last talked she’s made her way into a music therapy graduate program and will soon be moving to the UK to be gay. Her most recent release 'archived' has been cooking for quite some time, starting as a song that wasn’t to be released and becoming an homage to a loved one. She’s currently planning on r…

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Hey,Nothing Vol.4 Track 25 52:06

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This week we talked to Atlanta-based Punk-Folk duo, ‘Hey, nothing’. The band’s interest in film started in high school when they were granted the freedom to be the comedy duo nobody else could be. Their debut song together was ‘House of Gold, played at their 6th-grade talent show and they fell in love with playing music. Their recent project ‘Maine…

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Love Letter! Vol.4 Track 24 35:42

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This week we talked to New Jersey-based goth band, Love Letter! The band often gets themselves a sweet treat whether it's an after-practice ice cream or a slightly disgruntled box of munchkins. Each of them started music at around time and eventually ended up playing a show together and just really liking the vibe, soon after Love Letter! Was forme…

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Beeson Vol.4 Track 23 38:30

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This week we talked to LA based indie artist, Beeson. A well-rounded individual whose horse girl is justified by the fact that she actually rides horses. Her start in music was as early as her start in talking, singing melodies over the intros to Jewel songs in her mom’s car. Her recent release ‘Gap Teeth’ is the first single in an upcoming EP, wri…

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Sidney Bird Vol.4 track 22 35:53

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This week we welcomed back Sidney Bird, Arizona-basedto artist living out her Cactus Pop-Dream. Since we last talked she did not learn to make pasta, but she got married and her husband likes to cook so she’s doing fine without it. Her most recent releases have been a glimpse into what is her new era of music. With plans wo release singles througho…

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OK Buddy Vol.4 track 21 50:08

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This week we talked to Lukas Hill of Melodic Hardcore band, OK Buddy. HIs passion for music is not to be outdone for his passion for trees, having studied forestry it feels safe to say he's the only person who has told us Latin tree names. His early introduction to the beatles and Pink Floyd sparked his love of music, but it wasnt until after colle…

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Mae Krell Vol.4 Track 20 53:07

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This week we talked to New York-basedcross-country indie-folk artist, Mae Krell. Despite being from New York, she finds herself drawn to the outdoors, so much so she took a cross country trip making sure to stop and see the Bison. While she didn’t write much over the course of the trip, at the last possible moment she wrote Apollo's Song, the catal…

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Cabin Fever Vol.4 track 19 41:49

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This week we talked to New York-based indie-rock band Cabin Fever. Much like most other kids, the band played soccer from a young age spurring their interest in sports growing up to be avid baseball and basketball fans. Having gone to a school that required music classes they knew they were able to play something when they decided to start playing …

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Asha Jefferies Vol.4 track 18 34:06

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This week we talked to Australia-based, Folk-pop artist Asha Jefferies. While she may seem like a normal person you may think she's insane after seeing her bathroom frog collection. Her Journey started wanting to be a pop star, the likes of Hannah Montana and after attending a folk music festival she realized that’s what she wanted to pursue. Her d…

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Gamblers Vol.4 Track 17 51:43

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This week we talked to New York-based Indie band, Gamblers. While their interests differ between winemaking, pro-wrestling, and film the whole band can agree Jimmy has cool shirts. The band pulls inspiration from 80s commercial vibes, the indie rock zeitgeist, and the full encapsulation of Phil Collins. Their new Record, ‘Pulverizer’, was developed…

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Johnny Football Hero Vol.4 track 16 49:00

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This week we talked to Philly-based Emo Post-Hardcore band, Johnny Football Hero. The band has many talents outside of music, from casually speaking Russian to repairing their cars with coat hangers. Emo-Post-HardcoreOver the past few years of releasing music, the band has found a sound that’s their own, incorporating emo and early 2000s posthardco…

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Araya Volume 4 Track.15 49:00

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This week we talked to New York-based artist, Araya. To Araya creating art is about consuming and collaborating and creating a community. Currently, in his Nacho Libre Era, he talks about his philosophy of music and embracing the art you make. His new album Anime is set to release on June 7th with a hyper-pop sound and a more optimistic view than h…

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Sohil Volume 4 Track. 14 35:30

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This week we welcomed back indie-pop artist Sohil. Since we last talked he’s released a lot of music including two songs about his love of and longing for New York. His recent release influencer touches on wanting someone because of the attention they get and was a good opportunity to showcase some of his new equipment. Find more from him @ Spotify…

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Croissant Vol.4 track 13 34:50

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This week we talked to Ethan of the Indie dream-pop/rock project Croissant. He’s a big fan of Star Wars noting that the sound design and music caught his attention at a young age, his initial lack of interest in the plot led to him writing reviews for nobody but himself. His interest in music started with a Tom Odell remix and led him to a used mac…

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Of House Vol.4 track 12 1:02:15

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This week we talked to Nick of Dream Pop Indie Rock band, Of House. When he’s not making music he can be found in the kitchen feeding his children raw vegetables or baking far too much bread for one person. He’s been surrounded by music since he was young and while he refused to learn piano at first he quickly came around and began to write his own…

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House Parties Vol.4 track 11 50:53

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This week we talked to Chaney of Texas-based pop-rock band House Parties. While she isn’t making music she can be found in the lingerie section of the thrift store looking for the perfect piece to incorporate into her grunge Tumblr aesthetic. Inspired by Haley WIlliams of Paramore she dreamed of being a badass woman on stage and that is now exactly…

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Joe Piotrowski Vol.4 Track 10 39:32

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6thThis week we welcome back a reinvented Joe Piotrowski. SInce the last time we spoke Joe has lived a lot of life, enough to inspire a whole new album. ANYTHING TO DROWN IT OUT takes on a new side of Joe’s music incorporating sonic inspirations from pop-punk and Bon Iver, leaving the story up for interpretation. The Album is set to release March 1…

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Scoopski Vol.4 Track 9 41:06

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This week we talked to Jim of the Philly-based power pop band, Scoopski. When he isn't playing music or smoking his friends in Mario Kart he’s dadding baby Scoopski. He and his wife met in a band and have been playing music together ever since. After considering a full band and cataloging their friends who were interested in playing with them they …

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Spring State Vol.4 Track 8 41:29

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This week we talked to Spring State, New Jersey-based emo rock band. While some members are more interested in anime than others they all fall somewhere on the weeb scale, with Ed taking the chief weeb position. The band met after AJ moved from Florida and put out an ad…on the internet, looking for bandmates. The band is working on their debut Albu…

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Nervous Nikki and The Chill Pills. Vol.4 Track 7 33:10

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This week we talked to Nicole Vocalist and Drummer of Nervous Nikki and The Chill Pills. Having a history as a farmer, her home garden is plentiful with herbs for teas and veggies for her husband to can for the winter. Dubbed Nervous Nikki by college friends, the name stuck; the Chill Pills come in the form of her bandmates who help to settle her n…

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Grandeur Vol.4 Track 6 53:38

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This week we talked to Dela-dancecorn band Grandeur. The band is big on collecting Old beer bottles, hepatitis and good times. Kenny and Jesse have been playing in bands since the early 2000s and once Covid hit decided to start Grandeur as way to jam and play lady gaga covers. The band is going into the studio in the spring to record a GaGa EP and …

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Tyler Meacham Vol.4 track 5 46:08

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This week we talked to Virginia-baseded singer/songwriter, Tyler Meachem. Having started cooking without gluten she's started cooking with Jovial and is hoping for a sponsorship for her aspirational cookbook or coalition. After college she left corporate America to pursue what made her happy, creating music and connections in the Richmond scene. He…

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Emily Reed Vol.4 Track 4 52:07

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This week we talked to Emily Reed trans punk space emo artist based in Philly. Her love of legos was rekindled thanks to the batmobile and now she has a Lego for every occasion and no extra shelf space for her girlfriend's figurines. Her start in music is thanks to Weezer and other alt-rock icons of the 90s and early 2000s. Her solo project, How I …

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On The Shelf with Mustard Vol.4 Track 3 37:34

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This week we talked to Mustard’s Human Intern of OnTheShelf. Mustard is a semi-sentient condiment that runs a publication featuring interviews with independent musicians all over the globe. Mustard and their intern, on top of talking about music, experiment with making their own, working with other musicians to produce a variety of anti-capitalist …

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Valendina Vol.4 Track 2 57:51

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This week we talked to Philly-based alt-rock band, Valendina. Their hobbies include Fortnite, Cars, and telling everyone about their hobbies, Fortnite and Cars. The band met at the school of rock and after Tommy’s music was too sad for another vocalist Karina took over and Valendina was born. Their most recent EP ‘Soften the Blow’ is the first of a…

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Heavy Metal Chess Club Vol.4 Track 1 39:17

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This week we talked to Heavy Metal Chess Club, a midwest-emo band from Philly. Each member of the band has their niche in terms of interests, but they come together to make some sick-ass music. Once Clara and Hammer discovered their mutual love for emo music, Alex and Jackson were invited to the band to bring some different musical perspectives. Th…

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Vol.3 Wrapup The Cookbook 36:10

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This week we finally release our long-awaited cookbook. Over the course of the past year we collected, cooked and copy-edited a book full of recipes from both ourselves and friends we’ve had on the podcast. We're so grateful to everyone who has listened, shared and helped make this cookbook come to life. You can find the cookbook to buy HERE with a…