Screwdriver ft. Mike Noble (Hotel Mira)
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Meg pointed at a screwdriver across the room and told Jack it would make a good song title. Screwdriver is the topic of discussion this week. Hotel Mira's Mike Noble becomes the first two-time guest of the podcast as they dive into arguably the White Stripes' oldest songs. From its jam-session beginnings, to it being another one of the band's "North Star" live songs, this blues riff and simple but catchy lyrics have been at Jack's side ever since. Screwdriver has followed the band onto national television, countless releases, and still being performed live to this day. plays bass in the...
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White Moon ft. Gigi Marie
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Ryan and Gigi discuss "White Moon", the beautiful piano track off 2005's Get Behind Me Satan. Only played four times live, there is one performance of the song that every fan remembers. Serving as the final scene of their 2010 documentary "Under Great White Northern Lights", the song and performance perfectly encapsulates all that is special about Jack and Meg White. Listen to 's new album and be sure to Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork: Catlin Likely Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod LinkTree:...
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Jolene ft. Andrea Woo
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The White Stripes' live staple. Their best cover, and perhaps the most important b-side in their discography? Andrea and Ryan discuss the White Stripes' cover of the Dolly Parton classic. They look at the song's history and origin, and marvel at the song's vulnerability. The Stripes' cover took on a new identity live and is the shining example of the band's creativity and sheer power. Based in Vancouver, BC, reports extensively on substance use, mental health, and the intersection of health and climate change for the Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork: Catlin Likely...
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Little Cream Soda ft. Sam Phelps
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Little Cream Soda was one of the few premeditated things The White Stripes did, being their sixth and final "Little" song that found their way on each of their albums. Ryan and Sam discuss Little Cream Soda's early origins on the Elephant tour, the song's abbreviated live history, and some of the lyrical themes in this heavy driving track by the White Stripes. They also discuss the Icky Thump-era White Stripes, and where they were at creatively entering their sixth album. You can listen to weekdays on in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork: Catlin Likely...
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I Think I Smell A Rat ft. Matt Kerr
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Did trouble-making youth outside the gas station inspire this song? Yes. Yes they did. Hardcore drummer and film producer Matt Kerr joins the podcast to discuss "I Think I Smell A Rat" off of 2001's White Blood Cells. The song is a live staple, a personal favourite of Jack White, and one of the most unique songs in the White Stripes' catalogue. Ryan and Matt discuss the song's origins as old interview quotes provide insight into the song. Listen to Matt play drums in , check out the , and be sure to check out the fantastic film . Hosted and produced by Artwork: Assistant...
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Little Room ft. Andrew Zuber
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Short song, long conversation. Ryan's joined in his little room with Andrew Zuber to discuss "Little Room", the short but impactful track off 2001's White Blood Cells. The two discuss the challenges and struggles of the creative process, and how the White Stripes carried this song with them for some of the biggest moments of their career as the band's popularity continued to rise. Ryan also suggests Jack White's inspiration for this simplistic song might be found in his favourite song, Son House's "Grinnin' in Your Face." You can listen to each and every Wednesday on A.E. Double Dudes,...
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Icky Thump ft. Alan Cross
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Alan Cross joins Ryan on this episode to discuss the title track off the White Stripes' final album, 2007's Icky Thump. They discuss the state of the band following the release of the Raconteurs' debut album 'Broken boy Soldiers', and look at why 'Icky Thump' was ultimately their final album following the grueling touring schedule they took on in 2007. They also reflect on the 2008 documentary "It Might Get Loud" and share their thoughts on Third Man Records in Nashville. You can listen to on and Hosted and produced by Artwork: Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz Buy me...
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Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine ft. Bryan Quinby
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Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine? Meg Has No Faith in Jack's Lyrics. Bryan Quinby joins us this week to talk about the frenetic track on 2003's "Elephant". The song is catchy, fast, and loud but almost did not see the light of day. They discuss Bryan's musical journey from Nu Metal to the White Stripes, look at the band's history in Columbus, and discuss Jack White's strange inspiration for a song that Meg, quite frankly, didn't like that much. Follow Bryan on and listen to and the . Hosted and produced by Artwork: Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz Buy me a...
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The Big Three Killed My Baby ft. Allie Sheldan (WAIT//LESS)
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WAIT//LESS is fresh off opening for Jack White at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. Allie Sheldan shares her band's story of getting hand picked by Jack White and all the positive things he is doing for up-and-coming bands. Ryan and Allie discuss "The Big Three Killed My Baby", one of the White Stripes' heavier tracks, a song of protest against the big three motor companies that built up and tore down Detroit, Michigan. Listen to ' latest single "" and look out for their debut album coming soon. Hosted and produced by Artwork: Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz...
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Apple Blossom ft. Kevvy (Fake Shark)
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A simple and stripped-down tale of someone longing to help a woman in distress, Apple Blossom is still being performed live, twenty five years later. Fake Shark's lead singer Kevvy joins Ryan to discuss the song's simplistic recording in Jack White's living room, it's longevity in the White Stripes' live set, and it's second life after being featured prominently in Quentin Tarantino's 2015 film "Hateful Eight" Listen to 's new single "" and catch them on the with Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards across North America. Hosted and produced by Artwork: Assistant Editorial Producer:...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Hardest Podcast to Podcast, we are joined by Josh Custodio to discuss "Black Math", the second track off 2003's "Elephant".
Ryan and Josh dive into the lyrics as Jack White sings about struggling to properly learn from teachers and authority figures. They also discuss the song's long-term live history, punk rock origins, and the song's relatively unknown official music video.
Josh Custodio is the host of the fantastic Wrestling Brain Twitch stream, and his Patreon does not disappoint either.
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