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State of Amorica is a podcast hosted by dedicated Black Crowes fans David Hudson and Ian Rice. Why the Black Crowes you say? Because they are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. We hope you will become apart of the State of Amorica and share us with other like minded music fans. Follow us…

State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast


    • Jun 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast is a fantastic podcast that delves deep into the music and world of The Black Crowes. Hosted by David and Ian, two knowledgeable and passionate fans, this podcast offers quality interviews, album reviews, setlist breakdowns, and more for both casual fans and die-hard Amorica enthusiasts.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of knowledge and insight that David and Ian bring to each episode. They provide in-depth interviews with former members of the band as well as other artists in the Crowes universe, offering unique stories and perspectives that you won't hear anywhere else. Their passion for The Black Crowes' music shines through in every episode, creating a positive and inviting space for fans to unite.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its variety of content. Whether you're looking for album reviews, setlist breakdowns, or interviews with former band members, The State of Amorica has it all. The hosts cover everything that a hardcore Crowes fan could want, while keeping things positive and avoiding gossip or negativity. It's refreshing to have a podcast that celebrates the music and highlights the positives about the band.

    Despite its many strengths, one potential downside to this podcast is its niche focus on The Black Crowes. While it appeals to fans of the band, those who aren't already familiar with their music may not find as much value in the episodes. However, for fans or those interested in diving deeper into The Black Crowes' discography and history, this podcast is a treasure trove.

    In conclusion, The State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast is an excellent podcast hosted by two knowledgeable and passionate fans. With quality interviews, insightful discussions, and a positive atmosphere, it's a must-listen for any fan of The Black Crowes. Whether you're a casual listener or a die-hard enthusiast, this podcast offers something for everyone. Don't miss out!



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    Latest episodes from State of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast

    Episode 130: Know Your Crowes Trivia Challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 37:48


    For this episode of SOA, Ian, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn welcome three members of the Official SOA Patreon page (Cody Johnson, Justin Frey and Dan Campbell) to take on a Jeopardy-style trivia challenge to see who knows their Crowes the best and will go home with the 6LP "Live at the Greek" reissue box set!

    Episode 129: The Ultimate CRB Album (Reprogrammed Vol II)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 67:18


    On an all-new episode of SOA, David, Ian and Producer Jason sit down, Deprogrammed Podcast style, to create their ten track version of the ultimate Chris Robinson Brotherhood album. It's a fight to the finish that you won't want to miss!

    Episode 128: The Sixth For The Sixth (An Anniversary Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 51:58


    It's our 6th Anniversary here at the State of Amorica Podcast! To commemorate the occasion, we turned on the mics while on the floor of the Rocknpod Expo in Nashville, TN to rank the sixth track from all the Crowes studio albums! (See what we did there?) It's a fun deep dive you won't want to miss!

    Episode 127: The Garage Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 101:37


    This week on SOA, Ian sits down with Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn to discuss the infamous acoustic shows performed at The Garage in London, England in February of 1997. It's got the music nerd stamp of approval for sure!

    Episode 126: Anatomy Of A Song - Volume III: Descending (with Matt Slocum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 55:44


    Welcome back to SOA! This week, our first official guest from the Black Crowes universe, Mr. Matt Slocum, returns to the show to break down the classic track from Amorica, "Descending!" It's a great conversation you won't want to miss!

    State of Amorica: Episode 125 - Luther Dickinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:00


    This week on SOA, we welcome master of Hill Country blues guitar and beyond, Mr. Luther Dickinson! Luther sits down for a great chat about his storied career, including his time in The Black Crowes, working with Phil Lesh and the thread that runs through it all, North Mississippi All-Stars! It's a great conversation you definitely don't want to miss!

    Episode 124 - Rich Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 50:29


    Well folks...the day is finally here! For this episode, we welcome none other than Rich Robinson as our guest! We chat about the Rock Hall nomination, the Page/Crowes anniversary box set and more. Check it out!

    Episode 123: Guy Griffin (London Quireboys, Black Eyed Sons)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 52:37


    Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, the guys welcome Guy Griffin to the show! It's a great conversation spanning guys career with The Londond Quireboys, The Down N' Outz and his new venture, Black Eyed Sons. Check it out!

    Episode 122: Amy Helm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 57:40


    Welcome back to another all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, the guys are joined by none other than Amy Helm for a journey through her musical past, her current solo career and her ties to the Black Crowes universe. You definitely don't want to miss this one!

    Episode 121: Before The Frost Reprogrammed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 78:32


    It's the first SOA episode of 2025 and we hit the ground running as we take on the task of whittling down "Before The Frost...Until The Freeze" to a single-disc version! Which 12 tracks will make the cut? Tune in to find out!

    Episode 120: '02 In Malibu (Marc & Chris at The Malibu Inn, 1/27/02)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 84:13


    SOA is back with an all-new episode! This time around, Ian and Producer Jason discuss a classic show in the Crowes Universe: 1/27/02 at the Malibu Inn, which saw Marc Ford welcoming Chris Robinson and a host of other talented friends to the stage for one big jam! Check it out!

    Episode 119: Amorica Radio Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 115:38


    Welcome back to an all new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we're doing things a bit differently...we're presenting the recording of our Amorica-themed edition of Patreon Radio Live, continuing our month-long celebration of Amorica's 30th anniversary! Patreon Radio Live is normally a bonus feature exclusive to our Patreon platform, but we're bringing this installment to the masses! Ian and Producer Jason play full tracks from the Amorica or Bust tour, discussing the album and it's impact along the way. Check it out!

    Episode 118: Amorica: 30th Anniversary (A Celebration of a Classic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 88:16


    Welcome back to the State of Amorica Podcast! It's Amorica Month here at the podcast, the centerpiece of which is this episode, in which David, Ian and Producer Jason create their version of a deluxe edition box set of Amorica, as well as discuss the album as a whole. Happy 30th Amorica!

    Episode 117: Bruce Kaphan (Pedal Steel with TBC: 1993-1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:57


    Welcome back to another all-new episode of the State of Amorica podcast! This week, David and Ian sit down with multi-instrumentalist Bruce Kaphan, who played on The Crowes' iconic track "Wiser Time" and throughout the Three Snakes and One Charm album! Bruce has had a storied career and we were lucky enough to sit down a chat with him about it. Check it out!

    Episode 116: Let Me Get By Your Side (Special Guest: Adam Choit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 58:34


    Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This time around, David, Ian and Ambassador Shawn sit down with Adam Choit of The Unofficial Tedeschi Trucks Band Podcast to discuss a wide sample of subjects all tied to the Derek & Susan-led blues rock band. It's a fun chat you won't want to miss!

    Episode 115: Adam MacDougall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 46:14


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we are very pleased to welcome none other than Adam MacDougall! Adam sits down with David, Ian and guest host Ryan Oleskey to discuss his time in the Crowes and the CRB, plus his current happenings with Circles Around the Sun and a special new project he has in the works. Check it out!

    Episode 114: 20 Years Later...Rich Robinson's "Paper"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 132:13


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rich Robinson's debut solo album, "Paper," released in August of 2004. We take a deep dive into the tracks on the album, trace their roots through both The Black Crowes and Hookah Brown and compare/contrast the original versions versus the 2016 reissue versions. It's a music nerd's paradise! Check it out...

    Episode 113: Larry Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 44:19


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! Back from our summer sabbatical, we sit down with the legendary Larry Campbell to talk about his latest record, his work with Bob Dylan and Levon Helm and his contributions to The Crowes' "Before The Frost" album. Check it out!

    Episode 112: B-Side Ourselves (Volume II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 79:54


    We're back with an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we revive a series we started way back on Episode 15 in which we discuss our favorite Crowes b-sides! Check it out!

    Bonus Episode 09: No Surrender (Steven Hyden On Springsteen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 44:33


    It's another State of Amorica bonus episode! This time around, David sits down with renown music journalist Steven Hyden to discuss his new book, "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's Born In The U.S.A. and the End of the Heartland" - out now!

    Episode 111: Shoulda Been The Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 47:16


    Welcome back to another new episode of State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian sit down to discuss the lead single from "Shake Your Money Maker" through "Lions" and decide if it was the right choice or if another track "shoulda been the single." It's a fun chat you won't want to miss!

    Bonus Episode 08: Oliver Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 37:31


    Welcome back to a very special State of Amorica Bonus Episode! This time around, Ian sits down for a conversation with Oliver Wood, one of the architects of The Wood Brothers, to discuss his latest solo album, "Fat Cat Silhouette." It's a great chat you won't want to miss!

    SOA Road Report Revisited: Episode 03-Civic Hall, Wolverhampton UK (Special Guest: Ben Langley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 19:11


    Welcome back to another SOA Road Report Revisited! This time, we check in with one of the UK's top comedians, Mr. Ben Langley, who checked out the May 18th show in Wolverhampton. You won't want to miss this one!

    State of Amorica Presents: Steve' Picks - Episode 02: May 26, 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 57:19


    SOA is back with a brand new edition of Steve's Picks! Mr. Steve Gleason returns to break down highlights from a stellar show from one of the band's most revered eras, May 26, 2006 at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. It's a fun deep dive you won't want to miss!

    Episode 110: The Amorica EP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 47:51


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we navigate some dangerous waters as we answer the question: what if Amorica was released as an EP? It's a fun experiment you won't want to miss!

    Episode 109: Anatomy Of A Song - Volume I: My Morning Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 62:10


    Welcome back to a new episode of State of Amorica! This week, we introduce a new series "Anatomy of a Song," in which we breakdown a classic Crowes track in conversaton with a guest musician. For the first edition, we welcome Steve Gleason to discuss "My Morning Song." Check it out!

    SOA Road Report Revisited: Episode 02-Aragon Ballroom, Chicago IL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 28:26


    Welcome back to another SOA Road Report Revisited! This time, we check in with Producer Jason and Shawn Hillman, who held the second SOA Meetup before heading to the Aragon Ballroom show in Chicago IL. You won't want to miss this one!

    Episode 108: 58 Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 64:28


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian chat about the latest happenings with the band before reviewing their Top 3 Marc Ford solo tracks in honor of his 58th birthday! It's a fun chat you won't want to miss!

    Episode 107: High And Humble (Special Guests: The Steepwater Band)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 103:06


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of the State of Amorica Podcast! This week, David and Ian recap the beginning shows of the Happiness Bastards tour before welcoming Jeff Massey and Joe Winters of The Steepwater Band for a great in-depth chat. You won't want to miss it! Visit The Steepwater Band at www.steepwater.com for the latest music, tour dates and more!

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    SOA Road Report Revisited: Episode 01-Grand Ole Opry, Nashville TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 19:24


    Welcome to the SOA Road Report Revisited! For our first installment, David checks in post-show from the Happiness Bastards tour opener at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN with our good buddy Bryan Rosenberg! Check it out!

    Episode 106: Under Review - Brothers Of A Feather's "Live At The Roxy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 118:47


    Welcome back to another episode of State of Amorica! This week, we cover Brothers of a Feather's 2007 live album "Live at the Roxy" for the Under Review series with special guests Seth Miller and Trent Johnson from the Brothers From Another Mother of a Feather project!

    Episode 105: Instant Reaction - Happiness Bastards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 68:43


    Alright...let's play two! State of Amorica is back for our second episode this week as we give our "instant reaction" to the Happiness Bastards album! Check it out!

    Episode 104: Kindred Friend (Special Guest: Sven Pipien)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 51:31


    This week, State of Amorica warmly welcomes back none other than Sven Pipien to have a chat about the band's new record "Happiness Bastards," the SYMM tour and much more! We were so glad to have Sven back on the show and we hope you enjoy the result!

    Episode 103: Hat Trick Johnny (Special Guest: Johnny Colt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 64:35


    Welcome back to a very special episode of State of Amorica! This week, we are pleased to welcome back Mr. Johnny Colt for his third appearance on the program! We talk about Johnny's exciting new musical ventures before delving into some great discussions on some of his prior work. Don't miss this one!

    Episode 102: 60 Minutes That Explain The Harmony (Special Guest: Rob Harvilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 66:02


    Welcome back to State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian chat about some Crowes current events before turning the reigns over to Producer Jason, who sat down for a great chat with Rob Harvilla of the 60 Songs That Explain the 90s podcast and companion book. You don't want to miss it!

    SOA Shorts - 2nd Edition: Cross Your Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 17:56


    Welcome to the 2nd Edition of SOA Shorts! This time around, David and Ian discuss the most recent single release from "Happiness Bastards," a tune called "Cross Your Fingers." Check it out!

    Episode 101: It's Been A Few Years At That...(Re-Tracking By Your Side)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 72:23


    State of Amorica is back! This week, we revisit the "By Your Side" album for its 25th anniversary and take on the task of retracking it a bit. It was a lot of fun! We hope you enjoy the results!

    Episode 100: One Hundred And Counting... (Featuring: Charlie Starr)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 102:32


    We made it to Episode 100! To celebrate, we look back on the amazing ride of the last five years with some never-before-heard stories before welcoming our friend Charlie Starr back to the show for a really fun chat. You won't want to miss it!

    Episode 99: First-Rate Rich (Special Guest: Jason Johantges)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 84:19


    Welcome back to the State of Amorica Podcast! For our first episode of 2024, David and Ian are joined by fellow podcaster and good buddy Jason Johantges of the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast to run down their Top 5 Rich Robinson moments. You won't want to miss a minute!

    SOA Shorts - 1st Edition: Wanting And Waiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 11:56


    We're back with our first installment of "SOA Shorts," mini-episodes designed to bring you breaking news fast! For the 1st Edition, we discuss the latest single from the band, "Waiting and Wanting." Check it out!

    Episode 98: SOA Gets Deprogrammed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 52:51


    Welcome back to another new episode of State of Amorica! This week, David & Ian crossover with Justin Wilson and his Deprogrammed podcast to put together the quintessential introductory 10 song collection of The Black Crowes. Music nerds unite!

    Episode 97: The Perfect Album Side - Crowes Side Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 61:53


    We're back with an all-new episode! This week, David and Ian borrow a concept from fellow podcast The Perfect Album Side to do their own picks for the perfect album side of Crowes side projects! Producer Jason joins in as judge and jury to finalize the list. It's great fun that you won't want to miss! (Special thanks go to Steve Tatum and Windham Pridgen from The Perfect Album Side for graciously allowing us to use their concept - check out their Perfect Album Side podcast on all major platforms!)

    Episode 96: Gorman For Strength! (Special Guest: Joe Winters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 66:26


    We're back with an all-new episode of State of Amorica! While Ian is on special assignment this week, David sits down with Joe Winters of The Steepwater Band to discuss their top Steve Gorman moments! Check it out!

    Episode 95: Halloween On The Road (Featuring: Producer Jason)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 97:36


    Trick or treat, kids! State of Amorica is back with a special Halloween episode. This week, David and Ian are joined by Producer Jason to discuss the many performances by The Black Crowes and their extended family that took place on Halloween. It's festive fun!

    Episode 94: Ford Favorites (Special Guest: Trent Johnson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 74:50


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian welcome special guest Trent Johnson (Brothers From Another Mother of a Feather) to discuss their Top 5 all-time favorite Marc Ford moments. Guitar fans take note…you won't want to miss this one!

    Episode 93: Under Review - Amorica (with Rick Stout & Steve Gleason)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 106:45


    Welcome back to an all-new episode of State of Amorica! Well, the day has finally come...we're going track-by-track through the band's 1994 classic album, "Amorica!" Joining us for the fun are our good friends Rick Stout (of Buffalo Jr) and Steve Gleason (the one and only). You won't want to miss a second!

    Episode 92: Sparks Will Fly (Special Guest: Brent Rademaker of Beachwood Sparks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 68:34


    Welcome back to the State of Amorica Podcast! This week, we are proud to welcome Brent Rademaker to the show! Brent chats about his experiences in the Black Crowes universe, his own projects Beachwood Sparks and GospelbeacH and the current state of the music business. This is one of our best in-depth conversations that you certainly don't want to miss!

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    Episode 91: Wish You Were There

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 83:17


    Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, David and Ian sit down to discuss classic tracks by other bands that they wish a member of The Black Crowes had recorded on. It's a fun chat you won't want to miss!

    Episode 90: Alan Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 90:11


    Welcome back to an all-new State of Amorica! This week, we celebrate the release of Alan Paul's new book, "Brothers & Sisters," by sitting down and having a very in-depth and informative discussion with him. We talk about the book and beyond! This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

    SOA Presents......The Digital Killed The Radio Star Podcast-Springsteen: The Later Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 61:46


    The SOA network presents The Digital Killed The Radio Star Podcast's episode Springsteen: The Later Years. We are back for our third and final installment of our Bruce Springsteen discography breakdown. The Boss's post reunion material is some of the best of his career. Just how many songs off Magic make David and Chris's cut? We hope you have enjoyed this walk through one of the most consistent catalogues of any artist out there.

    SOA Album Club - Episode 04: Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 85:45


    Welcome back to another installment of the SOA Album Club! It's David's pick this time around as he presents the the panel with (surprise, surprise) Bruce Springsteen's classic album, "Born To Run!" Joining David, Ian & Jason are Patreon members and good friends Sam Supey and Shawn Hillman! Check it out!

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