Hard to Explain

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Jake Hess and Jordan Wold are superfans of rock band The Strokes, and they want you to be, too. Hard to Explain is an overwhelmingly extensive weekly podcast in which literally everything ever made by The Strokes will be discussed. And if that sounds boring, well, don’t worry. Your hosts are very ea…

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    Hard to Explain Episode 8: Return of Hard to Explain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 53:02


    Jake and Jordan return after six months with the start of a brand new season. This week they catch up and introduce The Strokes to a special guest. Listen to new episodes every Wednesday, especially because we'll have strong audio again starting next week!

    Hard to Explain Episode 7: First Impressions of Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 56:22


    This week, Jake and Jordan cover The Strokes’ third album, First Impressions of Earth. They also have a special surprise guest.

    Hard to Explain Episode 6: A Perfect Day (With The Strokes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 66:41


    This week, the guys talk about what a perfect day would be like with The Strokes, then they take a couple calls, and maybe, just maybe, dare a guy to put his foot in a blender.

    Hard to Explain Episode 5: Demos, B-Sides, and Rarities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 57:50


    Jake and Jordan take it easy this week as they listen to some of The Strokes’ early recordings, as well as taking listener calls and otherwise just hanging out.

    Hard to Explain Episode 4: Room on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 46:15


    This week, the guys talk about The Strokes’ second album Room n Fire, and maybe there are a few surprises along the way?? (Depending on your definition of surprise…)

    Hard to Explain Episode 3: To The Streets! (Is This It Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 54:35


    This week, the guys spend an afternoon driving around Boston listening to Is This It with a couple of non-Strokes fans in hopes of converting them. It’s wild.

    Hard to Explain Episode 2: Is This It (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 49:29


    In episode 2 of Hard to Explain, Jake and Jordan start to talk about The Strokes’ seminal album Is This It, but there are a few surprises along the way, including special guest appearances, people getting hit by cars, and more!

    Hard to Explain Episode 1: Getting Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 55:34


    On their first episode, Jake and Jordan talk about what The Strokes means to each of them. They also get many facts wrong and frequently get sidetracked. Next week, the guys will begin to cover Is This It, The Strokes’ seminal album. Check it out!

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