Pendle
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James, Jake, Anthony, and Alex of join Justin at Theory One Studios for a chat about the band’s origin and finding friends through music. included song: Weekends official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: TikTok: Theme music by Sound and production by the crew over at Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Elio of Sound Bend Records
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Elio is the owner of Sound Bend Records, a record-shop and music venue held inside in South Bend’s Near West Side. Justin and Elio chat about the origins of the store, Elio’s love of vinyl, and the upcoming one-year celebration! Catch a series of August shows at Sound Records: official website: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Theme music by Sound and production by the team over at Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Leather Phase (from the YART Woods)
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Leather Phase, AKA Jared, Jon, and Jeremy, have a conversation with Justin and perform a special set, all coming at you from the YART woods! They discuss the formation of band and working on their new record, all while the deer and frogs and trees watch. Special YART Woods Session performances of IDWTHF before the interview and Supermarket Called Love after. official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by the team over at Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Amelia Day
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Musician Amelia Day joins Justin to chat about their just released EP, EGO TRIP, including the stories behind the songs and finding the courage to take a swing at making music. Find the included song: EGO TRIP official websites: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by the team over at Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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River Rats
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River Rats, AKA Meg, Travis, and Miguel, join Justin after randomly meeting at this year’s Thundersnow to discuss their Niles connections, their musical journey that started on a river, and Justin’s possible new employment as a rat. Catch River Rats (and more!) live at and at the at on Saturday, September 26th! included song: Ode 2 Slow official website: Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by the team over at Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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low (YART, Coconut Sedan)
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low is a painter, musician, event organizer, and the founder of YART, the annual local DIY art, music, and creative festival in the woods. They’re also a member of the band Coconut Sedan. Catch Coconut Sedan at and make sure you get to ! official website: Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Shark Sugar
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Caleb and Brian of Goshen’s Shark Sugar join Justin to chat about music, pizza, hot dogs, and how “having a Dave is pretty cool”, not to mention a slew of local venues, restaurants, bands, and more (see the links below in As Discussed). Catch Shark Sugar playing out live: May 9 @ May 23 @ June 20 @ August 26 @ included song: Everybody Needs A Dave Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed: S
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Hollyy (from Sound Bend Records at Denolf's)
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Justin sits down with Tanner Bednar of Chicago’s Hollyy just before their live show at inside of in downtown South Bend. Check out ! Grab that vinyl of their latest album, The Weight of this Heart, ! included song: Feel So Lonely official websites: Instagram: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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April Baer
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April is a journalist and the host of , keeping Michiganders up to date on music, culture, politics, and more. She joins Justin to discuss Michigan music, journalism, and the importance of storytelling. official website: Instagram: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed: & The NODE
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queer father
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queer father joins Justin to discuss creating art and the intimacy of making music and performing for live audiences. included song: filthy fangs official websites: Instagram: Bluesky: TikTok: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
info_outlineDennis Drew of 10,000 Maniac joins Justin to discuss approaching 45 years together as a band, through changes in line-up, shifts in the music industry, what’s new and what’s old in culture & politics, and finding new fans in the age of streaming and social media.
Catch them at The Acorn in Three Oaks on Friday, November 14th!
included song: Don’t Talk (Live at the Belly Up)
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Instagram: @10000maniacs
Facebook: @10KManiacs
YouTube: @10KMTV
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Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions
Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio