This Side of the Mic is a podcast by folk-rock harmony band The Currys where they talk seriously about songs and un-seriously about everything else.
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Listeners of This Side of the Mic that love the show mention:The This Side of the Mic podcast is an absolute gem in the world of music podcasts. From the moment I started listening, it was clear that The Currys hit their stride early on with this show. It's a super fun and engaging podcast that covers a great mix of topics, allowing listeners to really get to know this awesome band. With each episode, I find myself eagerly anticipating what they will discuss next.
One of the best aspects of This Side of the Mic is the sheer enjoyment it brings. The Currys have a great sense of humor and their banter is infectious. Listening to their conversations feels like sitting down with friends and discussing music over a cup of coffee. The podcast not only provides insightful musical discussions but also incorporates fun games and activities that keep listeners entertained throughout.
Additionally, This Side of the Mic offers a unique glimpse into the creative process behind songwriting. Galen, Tommy, and Jimmy each bring their own flavor to the podcast as they share their methods, creations, and life updates. This level of transparency allows fans to connect with them on a deeper level and gain a greater appreciation for their music.
However, like any podcast, there are some areas where This Side of the Mic could improve. One aspect that could be enhanced is including more guest interviews or collaborations with other musicians or industry professionals. This would add an extra layer of diversity and bring fresh perspectives into the discussion.
In conclusion, The Currys have truly created something special with This Side of the Mic podcast. It's a fantastic blend of comedic relief and insightful musical discussion that never fails to entertain me. Whether you're a fan of The Currys or just looking for an enjoyable music podcast, I highly recommend giving this show a listen. Even when the pandemic is over (which I hope will happen someday!), I'm confident that This Side of the Mic will continue to bring joy and smiles to listeners' faces and hearts.
In which Galen shares a new George Saunders-inspired demo and Jimmy pits the other two against one another in a round of Name That Tune!BONUS: Tommy steals one of Jimmy's favorite songs and says it's actually pretty good actually.
In which Jimmy shares a honeymoon tune and Tommy asks the guys to describe his musical preferences. BONUS: Galen posits some riddles...
In which Tommy adds a song to Tommy's Folk Album, and Galen asks us to investigate two-hit-wonders!BONUS: What's new with Jim's... wedding ring???
In which Galen presents a pop song featuring an economy of words, and Jimmy takes the hot seat!BONUS: Tommy book recommendations, including: An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain PearsThe Heart of Darkness by Joseph ConradThe Uncommon Reader by Alan BennettThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
In which Tommy describes the "dobby border", Jimmy shares a new song, and Galen and Jimmy put their heads together to solve some Mashups!
In which we have a false start and Tommy shows us a folk song he's been working on and Galen makes Tommy and Jimmy answer a bunch of his classic trivia lists. Hope you know a lot about amphibians. ALSO BONUS we find out what's new with Jim. Access the bonus content by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a demo for a new tune called "Slippery Slope" and Jimmy leads a soccer themed round of Name That Tune!ALSO for bonus, Tommy teaches us some number theory. Access bonus content by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we talk about dentistry and Jimmy shows us a lil' tune he's working on that features a couple Jimmys and Tommy leads us through another riveting round of the Wikipedia Game!and in the BONUS content, we play a little extra Wikipedia Game and find out the victor! Become a part of our Patreon community and access bonus content here: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us a new love song he wrote on a boat in Guatemala and Galen leads us in a Febru-version of the Birthday Cake Game.PLUS for bonus, Jimmy gives us some hot recommendations. Access the bonus content by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a new lil' song idea called "Take Me Birmingham" and Tommy has us blind rank some of his favorite and least favorite musical things. and BONUS, Galen gives us an important big cat update. Access the bonus content by supporting the band on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen celebrates finishing a year of weekly songwriting and we listen to the final song of the year and Jimmy makes us talk about him in his latest "segment".BONUS Galen gets a gift and Tommy likes a song. Access the bonus content by supporting The Currys on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jiminy Chiminy and Widdle Tommy Tugboat go on a grand adventure to save Santa Clause. Support us cuz it's Christmas: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us his epic version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Jimmy runs us through a Christmas themed Name That Tune!Plus BONUS, we get some extra Name that Tune and Tommy dishes out some recommendations. Access the bonus content and support the cause by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows a demo (with electric guitar!) he's been working on and Tommy takes us through a round of Thanksgiving trivia. Also BONUS Galen gives us some Would you Rather scenarios. Access bonus material by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we breakdown Galen's tune "The Right Things" from Keepers and Jimmy leads us in a round of mashups!BONUS mashups for bonus round. Access this content by becoming a patron of the podcast and band here: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a song where he sings about baby turtles and tries to emulate Greg Brown and also Galen leads us in a spooky HALLOWEEN QUOTE-OFF.Also for some bonus we learn What's New With Jim! Access the bonus content by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a little tune he's working on called "The Things You Ask Me" and Tommy leads us in a round of the Wikipedia Game!Also Galen makes a renouncement for bonus. Access the bonus by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us a new song he's been writing called "Farewell, Shenandoah" and Galen leads T and J through a round of mashups. And for BONUS we learn what's new with Jim! Access the bonus by joining Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us one of his weekly demos called "Learn From You" which is maybe about a stalker and Jimmy tells us all kinds of things about his experience seeing Ringo Starr. PLUS for bonus, Tommy lays some recommendations on us. Access that bonus by joining Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a lil' tune he's been working on and Tommy leads us through another of his musical blind ranking fiascos.PLUS BONUS we all talk about figuring out how to write songs with each other and alone and with other people and also a bit about creativity. Access the bonus material by becoming a patron here: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we breakdown Tommy's song "If You Really Want" from the new Keepers record and apparently is being streamed a lot in Jakarta and Galen introduces us to Gringlock the Sorcerer who specializes in using dubious sources. PLUS some bonus What's New With Jim! Access all bonus content by joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us "Can't Go Back Now", a new song he's workshopping, and Tommy leads us in a contentious round of the Wikipedia game. ALSO some Would You Rather scenarios are featured in our bonus segment which is available to our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us a minory demo workingly called "The Flood" and Galen leads us in a July version of the Birthday Cake Game.ALSO bonus Jimmy talks to us about MORE SOCCER STUFF. Become a patron of the podcast here: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a new broody demo called "Mine Always" and Jimmy enters the Hot Seat after he picks the most self-centered letter.ALSO Bonus, Tommy talks about soccer A LOT. So if you like soccer or Tommy or supporting independent artists, you should join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a new song he's written called "Hole" and Jimmy leads us through an English flavored round of Name That Tune. Plus BONUS Tommy gives us some recommendation follow ups from a previous week after his views have solidified.
In which Jimmy shows us a lil' something he wrote in Cuba called "Cuba Porch Song" which is nice but has nothing to do with Cuba and Tommy makes us trendy with a round of Blind Ranking musical things.Also BONUS Galen leads us in the French Toast Game. Access the bonus content by becoming a member on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us a lil' something he's developing but wants to change the chorus on and Galen leads us through a controversial round of Mashups. And we argue about demerits and delinquency points yet again!ALSO for bonus we get to hear what's new with Jim. But only if you join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
This is a special episode in which we discuss The Currys January 2025 trips to Cuba and Guatemala! You can come too!Special guests Joni Ellis of Optics for the Tropics and Francisco Gonzalez of Fearless Journeys tell what we can expect out of these trips besides the incessant crooning and company of indie folk-rock trio The Currys. Email bookthecurrys@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in reserving a spot. And join us on Patreon to get first dibs on trips like this in the future: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a recording of a screamy tune he's working on and Jimmy runs us through some British slang. ALSO for bonus Tommy serves us up a would you rather! Access the bonus content by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a new tune he's working on featuring a Mosquitar called "No Use" and Tommy runs of through some music history trivia with a round of the Wikipedia Game. Also, BONUS we discuss the scoring paradigm of the Wikipedia Game and Galen gives some very Galeny viewing recommendations. Access the bonus material by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we learn about all the writing and history of our tune "Waiting" from the new album Keepers and Galen receives some field recordings from our old friend Jeremiah Consideration.ALSO some What's New With Jim bonus material which can be accessed by joining our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a country-ish demo called "Set of Rules" and Jimmy pits Galen and Tommy against each other in a congested Easter candy round of Name that Tune. ALSO some bonus Tommy gives us a couple book recommendations. Access the bonus by joining our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a new song he's been working on set on a heath and Tommy takes us through some ancient invention trivia. ALSO some BONUS trivia rounds. Load up your trebuchets and give it a listen. Access the bonus by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us an Irish ditty he's been working on and Galen leads us through the March edition of the Birthday Cake Game. ALSO bonus don't ya wanna know what's new with Jim? Access the bonus material by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen shows us a demo of a new tune called "I Made the Wrong Choice" and also Galen sits in the Hot Seat as Tommy and Jimmy attempt to stump him with the letter F. ALSO bonus Hot Seat clues and a Tommy movie review in the bonus. Access all bonus content by becoming a member on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we discuss our thoughts on our trip to Cuba and Tommy shows us a new tune he's been working on called "Where We Once Were"AND for bonus, Jimmy and Galen have to guess Tommy's Top 5 jazz vocalists. Access the bonus content by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we go in depth on the writing and production of our song "Rude Awakening" from the new album Keepers and Jimmy makes us guess his Musical Menu. PLUS BONUS Honorable Munchins stolen directly from another podcast we like called Off Menu. Access the bonus content, plus the whole podcast on video, and other special goodies by supporting the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we discuss how late you can say New Year's Eve, Galen shows a new demo AND a fresh demo drop, and we play a new stolen game guessing ages. PLUS some bonus we give a the classic trio of TV show, Ballet Bear, and Home Appliance recommendations. Access the podcast on video and the bonus content by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which it's the 100th episode of the dang podcast and Galen puts an end to So I've Been Thinking and has an emotional breakdown and there are gonna be some real changes around here.Plus BONUS Would you Rathers for days which you can access by joining patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which the gents each share a new demo of a Christmas original, and debate the timeline of when you can begin wishing others "Happy Holidays!"Plus, for BONUS we ask what's new... WITH JIM?!? Access the bonus by joining patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we discuss the "Christmas" film "It Happened on 5th Avenue" and we breakdown the title track of the new album, "Keepers". BONUS Christmas decoration timing discussion. Access bonus content and support the band/podcast by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shows us a lil' tune called "The Trouble You're in" and Tommy takes us through a round of the Wikipedia Game. BONUS Galen shows us a couple songs. One is called "Someone Like Me" and the other is called "DUNNY". Access the bonus at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Tommy shows us his completely original new work "Mulberry Tree" and Jimmy mummys his way through a round of Name That Tune!Also BONUS, Galen subjects Tommy and Jimmy to some tough junk food choices. Access that content by joining our patreon at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
n which Galen introduces us to a new song called "Heart Of It", and Galen and Jimmy face off in Halloween trivia!BONUS CONTENT: The Currys discuss cold candy, each give a book recommendation, and Tommy shudders at the sight of historic horror films. Unlock it at www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we listen back to Jimmy's OG version of the song "Running Into You" which saw a radical re-working for the new album and Jimmy and Galen try to guess Tommy's top 5 concert experiences.Plus BONUS content for the Patreon subscribers we learn what's new with Jim and doubt how much he knows about baseball. Become a patron here: www.patreon.com.thecurrysOUR NEW ALBUM KEEPERS IS OUT NOW! Stream that thing.
In which Galen introduces the new album Keepers by sharing his CANON ESTABLISHING version of the events that tie all the songs together...BONUS: Patrons will be able to stream the whole album on Patreon! Join up for only $3/month: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jim shows us his lil' something and we play a round of the Celebrity game.ALSO, the first single from our new album is out now!! Go stream "The Right Things" wherever you listen to music. Bonus content available if you become a patron: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which we celebrate putting the finishing touches on our new album and Jimmy enters the Hot Seat!BONUS Hot Seat clues included.
In which Galen smashes some bands together and Tommy shows us a new tune curiously named "Keepers".BONUS EXTRA MASHUPS YEAH BABEEEEE. Access the bonus by becoming a patron of the show: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Jimmy shares a song about filial obligation (and ruins it with too much context) and Tommy leads the others in a round of the Wikipedia Game.BONUS: Jimmy and Galen struggle through more Wikipedia clues and complain about Imagine Dragons. Become a patron to access this premium content: www.patreon.com/thecurrys
In which Galen loses an amulet and Jimmy and Tommy help him recover it and Galen unearths an old voice memo recording.BONUS, Tommy gives some recommendations. Access the bonus content by becoming a member on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecurrys