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In this episode, meet writer Isaac Fitzgerald and spoken-word poet and performing artist Amena Brown. Hear Isaac Fitzgerald on his personal connection to both walking and storytelling, and how those elements come together in his book and audiobook. And go behind the mic with Amena Brown as she describes the elements of her audiobook that reflect her stage performances and how she brought those moments to the recording process. American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736787/american-rambler-by-isaac-fitzgerald/audio Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl by Amena Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777159/never-tell-a-black-girl-how-to-black-girl-by-amena-brown/audio

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald On the Road by Jack Kerouac A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed North Woods by Daniel Mason  

American legend Johnny Appleseed was from here. He hailed from North Central Massachusetts, just a couple miles down the road from Isaac Fitzgerald, a contemporary writer whose first memoir “Dirtbag, Massachusetts” told the story of his misspent youth in the teenage pregnancy capital of the state. This week on Say More, Fitzgerald joins Anna Kusmer to discuss his new book, “American Rambler” which follows the footsteps of Appleseed from New England to Indiana, in search of nature, camaraderie, and some truths about America. Email us at saymore@globe.com.  To read Isaac's piece in the Boston Globe, click here: The best rest stop in America is in Lancaster, Mass.

"I say this all the time, and I'll say it again: the truth is a block of wood, and I know the sculpture I carve out of that block of wood looks different than the sculpture my mother carves out of that block of wood, right? But the truth — the block of wood — is what what happens, but the art we make out of that is up to us," says Isaac Fitzgerald, author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.We've got Isaac Fitzgerald returning to the podcast. He's going to be at Powells on May 29, 7 p.m., in convo with Lidia Yuknavitch, and I'll likely be heading up the 5 to photo bomb them because Isaac has a new book out called American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. It is published by Knopf. Great talk. We were buzzin', man. In any case, you know Isaac maybe from his bookish appearances on The Today Show, and he's also the author of the brilliant memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age story.I liken American Rambler to a coming of middle-age story and as Isaac walks and drives in the footsteps of one John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. It's a book that deals with that squishy time as we crest into our forties and reckon with mortality as well as the greater disconnection we're collectively experiencing, which is why Isaac set out, largely on foot, to put his phone down and live in the world. His essay on walking for The Guardian, linked up in the show notes, very much informed and even catalyzed American Rambler.So Isaac is a pretty special dude. I love the posture he takes in the world. When I had lunch with Lidia before her live appearance on the show, we talked about how Isaac had jumped into the comments on a couple of our Instagram posts and Lidia asked me, “Is Isaac coming to this?”I said, “I don't think so. I mean he's in New York.”“It would totally be like him to just show up.”And I kinda love that idea. I want to make more of that effort myself.So in this episode we talk about: Putting the phone down Living in the world Walking 20,000 steps a day The tension between building community and withdrawing into solitude The scaffolding of the story How he was late to the arc of his own story Stories become what they're supposed to be How the truth is like a block of wood The black dog as literary device First lines And how On The Road informed American RamblerIsaac can be found on Instagram at isaac.fitzgerald and you can join his Substack list Walk It Off and learn more about him at his website isaacfitzgerald.net. He's also collaborated with the brilliant cartoonist Wendy McNaughton on two books about tattoos, Pen and Ink and Knives and Ink. Great stuff.If you like this episode, I would definitely check out Isaac's first appearance on Ep. 353. I'd also check out: Ep. 100 with Mary Karr Episode 200 with Nick Flynn Ep. 358: Erica J. Berry Ep. 472 with Melissa Febos Ep. 503 with Jason Brown

Notes and Links to Kerri Schlottman's Work   Kerri Schlottman is a writer of literary fiction novels, most recently Daytime Moon, out with Unnamed Press as of May 12, 2026. Her novel Tell Me One Thing was named a 2025 Storytrade Literary Fiction Finalist, a two-time 2024 PenCraft Fiction Award Winner, a 2023 American Book Fest Best Literary Fiction Book Finalist, and a Shelf Awareness Best Book This Week.  She works to support artists, performers, and writers in creating new projects and is a part-time graduate professor at NYU in arts administration. Previously, she was a massage therapist, a factory worker, a copy editor, and briefly enrolled in law school.  Buy Daytime Moon   Kerri Schlottman's Website At about 2:00, Kerri talks about early feedback for Daytime Moon At about 3:00, Kerri outlines her arts administration university job At about 5:00, Kerri gives background on her early reading and writing  At about 6:20, Kerri talks about transformational and formational works and writers At about 7:20, Kerri expands on the particular greatness of Vonnegut At about 8:30, Kerri responds to Pete asking about Detroit and Michigan and any connections to “Midwest Nice” At about 9:30, Kerri cites contemporary writers who push her own work forward, include Charlotte McConaghy and Christie Hodgen At about 11:20, Kerri shoots out publisher Unnamed Press and places to buy her book, as well as book events, one with Meagan Woods At about 13:35, Kerri talks about seeds for the book and gives interesting background on the history of the Salton Sea At about 16:30, Kerri details a New Yorker article about Hannah Upp and its influence on her work At about 18:45, Pete shouts out Tod Goldberg's stellar Salton Sea writing, and Kerri expands on the “fascinating” life in the Salton Sea “plots”/flat and Slab City and “off the grid” living  At about 21:50, Pete outlines the book's exposition, and Kerri responds to Pete's questions about the symbolism of this part and its setting up later plot At about 25:50, Pete outlines more of the book's opening and main characters, and Kerri speaks to the combination of the “artsy, countercultural" Isa and the business-oriented Merce At about 30:00, Kerri expounds on connections between Isa and her brother  At about 32:30, Kerri responds to Pete's questions about Ella, Isa's sister, and the reason for Isa's fleeing the Salton Sea At about 34:45, Kerri talks about Isa's “culture shock” in NYC, and talks about Dane's sending them on a quest with letters left behind At about 36:00, Pete highlights the later age for the coming-of-age in the book-a resounding success At about 36:55, Kerri responds to Pete's question about different expectations for men and women and their treatment and/or neglect of their children At about 41:10, Isa's Lizzie and her cancer diagnosis are discussed, as Kerri discusses her last days and promises At about 45:00, Pete asks Kerri about ideas of tarot and the future and belief in some or all of the process/precepts; Kerri talks about “escapism” in its many forms At about 48:00, The two discuss Isa's sadness after her friend's death and Isa's interactions with her father At about 49:00, Kerri gives background on a tarot reading scene that Pete highlights as so well-drawn At about 49:50, Pete stumbles into a classic Faulkner quote and the two discuss the past's impact on the characters' present At about 52:15, Pete references a great Alice Elliott Dark line when talking about the book as a moving “elegy” At about 53:40, Kerri discusses the “cascading effect” as Isa and Cole begin to meet new/undiscovered family members At about 55:10, Pete mentions the book as a great “road trip book” in response to Kerri's reflection on “found families” At about 57:45, Pete remarks on how masterfully Kerri deals with time span, and she reflects on her mindset in writing about this as she did At about 1:00:00, Kerri talks about “allusion[s]” in the book to environmental dangers happening in real time At about 1:02:45, Pete gives kudos to Kerri for the book's pathos and overall greatness    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. 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The episode features meaningful and resonant work from Robert Hershon, Mosab Abu Toha, Ernest Hemingway, Sara Abou Rashed, Khaled Juma, Andrea Cohen, and Marwan Makhoul.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 342 with Isaac Fitzgerald, the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts (winner of a New England Book Award and the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award). He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His next book, American Rambler, is out now.    The episode airs on May 12, Pub Day for American Rambler.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Notes and Links to Isaac Fitzgerald's Work     Isaac Fitzgerald is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts (winner of a New England Book Award and the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award). He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Guardian, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, and numerous other publications. He lives with his wife, Kelly Farber, and their two dogs on the North Fork of Long Island. His next book, American Rambler, is forthcoming from Knopf. Buy American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed    Isaac Fitzgerald's Website   Review for American Rambler in The Boston Globe     At about 3:20, Isaac talks about the book as “braided” and positive feedback he's gotten from independent booksellers At about 4:40, Isaac gives background on his rich reading and writing life from childhood At about 7:00, Isaac talks about a few catalysts for American Rambler, including Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods… Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn, and An American Story by Howard Means At about 8:55, Pete shouts out Matt Bell's Appleseed, and Isaac reflects on the “mythification” of Johnny Appleseed  At about 13:20, Pete cites a beautiful quote on the connection between parents and storytelling and expands on how his parents and their travels and their storytelling thrilled him At about 17:00, Pete tells about his own experience with childhood stories, and Isaac shares his thoughts on oral storytelling and its connection to real-life experiences for children winning out over continued screen time At about 19:10, Isaac responds to Pete's asking about his mother and father as opposites in many ways At about 23:00, Pete compliments the book's first line and asks Isaac about the book's first hike: Isaac refers to the book as a “coming-of-middle-age” At about 28:10, Isaac responds to Pete's questions about Swedenborgism and its influence on Johnny Appleseed At about 33:10, The two discuss the balance between the social and the solitary  At about 35:50-John Freeman shoutouts! Isaac talks about important advice/editing from John Freeman with AA Knopf At about 38:20, The two discuss reading as a collaborative pursuit-a “two-person technology” At about 39:00, Pete and Isaac talk about Old Man and the Sea and the idea of a “comfort read” At about 40:15, Pete cites two examples of Isaac's work in connection to David Foster Wallace's work in complimenting Isaac's work in opposition to the “flyover country” ethos; Isaac cites Rabin's Old Glory: An American Voyage   At about 45:40, Pete and Isaac highlight a particularly charismatic person who was featured in the book At about 48:25, Isaac talks about his great experience with the Fort Wayne Tin Caps in the book At about 50:50, Isaac responds to Pete asking about the passages from the book where he shared profundity with Ashley C. Ford and Saeed Jones At about 51:25, It gets defecatory!  At about 52:15, Isaac expands on how his time staying with writer friends is in a Kerouac-ian tradition  At about 55:40, Isaac talks about his process that allowed him to  “writing conversationally” and the importance of reading his work aloud At about 57:20, Pete and Isaac reflect on the idea of the public intellectual and the balance between social media communities and authentically celebrating exploration and wonderful art    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode deals with short, powerful poems and prose that pack a punch-take that, alliteration! The episode features meaningful and resonant work from Robert Hershon, Mosab Abu Toha, Ernest Hemingway, Sara Abou Rashed, Khaled Juma, Andrea Cohen, and Marwan Makhoul.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 343 with Steven Thrasher, whose writing has been widely published by Scientific American, The New York Times, Nation, The Journal of American History, BuzzFeed News, Esquire and New York magazine. In 2019, Out Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential and impactful people of the year and in 2020, the Ford Foundation awarded him a grant for Creativity and Free Expression. The Viral Underclass, his first book, was widely-awarded and acclaimed, and his second book, The Overseer Class: A Manifesto, will be the focus of the podcast conversation.    The episode airs on May 14, and the book has a May 19 Pub Date.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are so excited to welcome Isaac Fitzgerald with his new memoir, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. Isaac is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts and the children's book How to Be a Pirate. He has also co-authored the books Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos. Isaac appears frequently on The Today Show—you might have seen us with Isaac earlier this year with 2026 book recs and on Jenna Bush Hager's Open Book podcast. Isaac's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Guardian, and The Best American Nonrequired Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My talk with a true American Rambler, Isaac Fitzgerald, whose latest is about walking in the footsteps of folklore icon Johnny Appleseed. We chatted re: (1) the tradition of literary quests in search of the spirit of America, (2) how the *real* America ain't what's on your screens, and (3) why the book publishing industry is not in the danger people say—books still make lots of money and *no one* wants their great literature written by AI. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage chats with Wyatt, Christian and Lance Bush, a family with two channels where you might have seen them: RESTORED and Turnin Rust. Hear the tale of rescuing an American Rambler from an engine bay full of hay, the impact of YouTube on their family (and their family's impact on YouTube), and… what surprises does the Dorman Mystery Box have to offer this time? Follow RESTORED and Turnin' Rust: ● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RESTORED-HOPE ● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurninRust ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kravenedkustom   Follow Derek Bieri and Vice Grip Garage: ● YouTube: https://bit.ly/VGGYouTube ● Instagram: https://bit.ly/VGGInsta ● Facebook: https://bit.ly/VGGFacebook ● https://www.vicegripgarage.com/   O'Reilly Auto Parts presents In the Aisles with Derek Bieri: a podcast of conversations with some of our favorite DIY experts, influencers, online automotive techs and instructors. It's more than just an entertaining podcast (although Derek is a pretty funny guy). It's an opportunity for you to get acquainted with other like-minded enthusiasts and their stories, gather some tips & tricks, and hear advice on how to take your project car from dead to drivable. New episodes monthly. Email Questions To: InTheAisles9000@gmail.com Vice Grip Garage has been gracin' the interwebs since 2019 and has pursuaded countless clunkers to run over years. Maybe only half of ‘em had brakes (and that's being generous). Derek focuses on budget builds, rescues, and how to's for the common folk. From classic cars to tractors Derek has been there and driven it home 600 miles.   Website: OReillyAuto.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oreillyautoparts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oreillyautoparts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oreillyauto   The views and opinions expressed in this series, including all program participants, are solely their own views and opinions, are based on their own perspective and opinions; and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of O'Reilly Auto Parts, or its corporate entities or employees. O'Reilly Auto Parts, Derek Bieri and our guests make no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information provided in this video. All information provided is provided as is.' Any information regarding vehicle operation and/or maintenance provided in this video is intended solely for general guidance and must never be considered a substitute for advice from a qualified automotive mechanic. For any specific issue or question regarding your vehicle, always consult a qualified automotive mechanic. 

After eight years and more than 200 episodes, American Rambler is wrapping things up. This might not be the end of Colin's podcasting career, but this podcast is ending. Colin wants to thank everyone who has listened over the years and the guests who have appeared on the show. He also gives shout-outs to podcasts he currently enjoys if you want some recommendations. Thanks for your support, and good luck in 2024. We're gonna need it! 

Meet Neil King Jr., author of The American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal, and former global economics editor for the Wall Street Journal. Neil worked for 15 years in the Journal's Washington bureau, where he covered beats ranging from terrorism and foreign policy to trade and the international oil industry. Born in Colorado, Neil earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Columbia University in New York and a master's degree from the Medill Graduate School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He served as national political reporter from 2010 until early 2014, when he took over as editor of the Journal's economics coverage. Currently, he lives in Washington, D.C.  American Ramble is his first book. A revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City — an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground. Thank you Neil for joining us on the podcast! It was an incredible honor to have met you and shared space on the podcast. Thank you for an inspirational and humbling conversation about life and living your best moments of adventure and curiosity. I am looking forward to further conversations and collaborations. You can learn more about Neil and connect with him on his website, neilkingjr.com. His book, The American Ramble, is available for purchase online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Thank you to our partner, NightCap: Use promo code CFTH for 20% off your purchase! Please join our community and follow us on: Instagram: @coming_fromtheheartpodcast Twitter: @cfthpodcast Facebook: Coming From the Heart Podcast https://www.comingfromtheheart.net/ Please subscribe, rate, review, & share with the ones closest to your hearts! Sign up for the CFTH Newsletter to receive our monthly update, including snippets from upcoming podcast episodes, Instagram Live highlights, and more! Shout out to our amazing sound engineer Alex Wiederock (@ajwiede on Instagram) for editing the podcast! Intro music: The Podcast Intro by Music Unlimited, from Pixabay Outro music by Alex Wiederock --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comingfromtheheartpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comingfromtheheartpodcast/support

The other day I stopped by Rock Bottom Recordings to record with Noah, Sean & Haley of Blond Guru to talk all about their brand new album YOUR FRIENDS and upcoming release party! We talked a bit about the early days of this project starting as a high school project and finally coming to life in 2022.  On the episode you'll get a sneak peek of the album Need  Answer Your Phone Find more Blond Guru at BlondGuru.Bandcamp.com, wherever you get digital music or purchase a CD copy to help support this project.  See them LIVE: 9/23 Friday at Off Broadway for the Blond Guru YOUR FRIENDS Album Release Party with special guests Yard Eagle & The Lizardtones. Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com Follow along with Blond Guru on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Tik Tok. Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 9/23 Buddy & Q (7-10p), 9/24 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) & 9/25 James Bertels (1-4p)

The other night I caught up with some of the guys of Hubb & The Heavy Hearts. We talked about how the group formed around lead singer & guitarist Caleb Hubbartt. We talk about some of their influences and some concerts that helped make all of us fans. They also play 2 originals live on the show giving you a sneak peek at what to expect from their upcoming EP. On this episode you'll hear: By My Side (Live) Red Line (Live) Follow along with Hubb & The Heavy Hearts on Facebook & YouTube.  Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 9/16 1st Things First (7-10) 9/17 Steve Kyle (7-10) 9/18 Jeff Walchshauser (1-4)

Heavy hitters Outrun The Fall return to the show! These guys have become some of my best buds over the years and it's always a lot of laughs when we get together. We didn't have much of a plan except for a show to plug and an excuse to hang out. There is a surprise call in from Brent Moore of The Many Colored Death during the show too!  Come see Outrun The Fall LIVE Saturday September 10th at Red Flag in St.Louis, MO with special guests The Many Colored Death, Lydia's Castle & Divine Sorrow. All ages. Tickets at RedFlagSTL.com On this episode you'll hear: Outrun The Fall "Burning Alive" The Many Colored Death "Big Time Spin" Outrun The Fall "Flood" Find more Outrun The Fall wherever you get your digital music and keep an eye out for new music coming soon! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 9/9 Steve Kyle (7-10) 9/10 Bubbles Brown (7-10) 9/11 Matt Walterscheid (1-4)  

One of my favorite things with doing this show is continually meeting new people and discovering some great new music. Today's episode I meet St.Louis singer songwriter Joe Schaefer! We talk a lot about his new album LEVEL BEST and give you a nice sneak peek at at some of these songs & the stories behind them. Joe also plays a live acoustic version of an unreleased song just for the show!  On this episode you'll hear: This Time Around Papa's Rock n Roll (Live Acoustic) Dresden/Little Twister Prove It Everyday Find more Joe Schaefer tunes on your favorite streaming platform. Download or buy a CD copy at JoeSchaefer1.Bandcamp.com Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 9/2 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 9/3 Mickey Scott (7-10) 9/4 Denver Wade Trent (1-4)

Today's episode features Alton, IL rockers Distant Eyes! I took a trip over to meet them in Alton at the historic Milton School House. Shout out to Maeva's Coffee for letting us hang out and record. I had a good time getting to meet and learn all about Distant Eyes and their debut album PRODOVOX. We talk about how the group formed, stories behind the songs & recording at Lighthouse Sounds.  On this episode you'll hear: Twentynine Palms Pleasure To Burn Riverbent Follow along with Distant Eyes on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Grab a copy of PRODOVOX on CD & Tape or a T-Shirt at BigCartel.com See them LIVE September 10th at The Conservatory in Alton, IL with Weedtuth, 86 Red, Daisy Chain & Ian Whitmore Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 8/26 Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations (8-10) 8/27 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 8/29 Denver Wade Trent (1-4)

The other day I hopped on Zoom to chat with Comedian Katie Hannigan of Lady Journey Podcast about her upcoming weekend in St.Louis. We had some fun talking about fashion & haircut trends, St.Louis food, her album FEELING OF EMPTINESS and their live podcast with the hilarious Nikki Glaser! Grab tickets today! Katie Hannigan & Sarah Tollemache at Helium Comedy Club August 19 & 20. Live recording of Lady Journey Podcast with Nikki Glaser on Sunday August 21. Tickets at www.St-Louis.HeliumComedy.com Subscribe to Lady Journey Podcast wherever you get your pods and keep up with them on Instagram & YouTube  @Lady Journey Podcast  Find Katie's album FEELING OF EMPTINESS on all the streaming platforms. You can purchase a copy and find the rest of her dates at www.KatieHannigan.com Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com

Jaimie Vaughan returns!! The other night I caught up with my friend Jaimie Vaughan to talk about all kinds of random stuff like stories of growing up, Stranger Things and about every other show currently streaming.  Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 8/12 Matt Walterscheid (7-10) 8/13 Steve Kyle (7-10) 8/14 1st Things First (1-4) 

Earlier this week I sat down with emerging hip hop artist Squires! I had a good time hanging out with him and learning a little more of his story. We talked about some of the early days of playing bands & early influences. We also get into some of his sound and stories behind some of these tracks.  On this episode you'll hear: Hold Up Balance ft Dub Flow Nothin But Nebula Find Squires on your favorite streaming platform. Subscribe to his YouTube channel! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Keep an eye out for "Hold Up" video coming soon! See Squires LIVE 8/25 at Pop's in Sauget, IL with Dizzy Wright celebrating 10th Anniversary of Smokeout Conversations. Also on the bill is ATG & J-Money 314 Tickets at PopsRocks.com Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. Try their brand new blend Roughneck Light specifically designed for summer! If you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 8/5 Denver Wade Trent (7-10) 8/6 Josh Littig (7-10) 8/7 Denver Wade Trent (1-4) 

The Maness Brothers return! I caught up with David & Jake the other night. It'd been way too long since we've got to sit and chat for a while. We discussed their some of the process, stories behind the songs & working with Carl Nappa for their latest singles "Hill House Sessions". We also talk about their yearly festival The Whiskey War Festival coming to an end as they celebrate their 10th Year!  On this episode you'll hear: Tammie Jean Working Man Please Tell Me I'm Wrong Find more of their music at TheManessBrothers.bandcamp.com or wherever you get digital music! See them LIVE July 23rd at Off Broadway celebrating 8 Year & 1000 Episodes of Rock Paper Podcast with Old Capital Square Dance Club, Samantha Clemons, Ben Diesel & Egan's Rats Aug 20 at Whiskey War Festival BBQ with Honky Tonk Airlines Sept 24 at South Broadway Athletic Club for 10th & Final Whiskey War Festival with Left Lane Cruiser (Ft. Wayne, IN) Freight Train Rabbit Killer (KC, MO) Astral Hand (MKE, WI), The Maness Brothers, Bassamp & Dano, Tristano, Glory & Perfection, Old Capital, Brother Francis & The Soultones, Old Souls Revival, The Screechin Halts, Jay Coast, The Fighting Side, Nite Sprites, Prunes, The Legendary Tiger Rider, Humans & Strangers, and Backwash Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/22 James Bertels 7/23 Steve Kyle 7/24 Denver Wade Trent

A bit ago I sat down with my dude Dub Flow! He returns solo this time around. We've done episodes in the past with his group Egan's Rats but it was time to dive a little deeper into some of his solo music. We had a lot of fun with this one and it went all over the place. We talked about Stranger Things, Ninja Turtles, making costumes, new music from Egan's Rats & Dub Flow and we even give you a little sneak peek at some unreleased stuff. On this episode you'll hear: Dub Flow "Snakes & Sparkler" Egan's Rats "Man On A Mission" Squires "Balance" ft Dub Flow Dub Flow "Running Up That Hill Freeverse" Live  See Dub Flow LIVE July 23rd at Off Broadway for The Big Show! Celebrating 8 Years & 1000 Episodes of Rock Paper Podcast with special guests Egan's Rats, Ben Diesel, Samantha Clemons, Old Capital Square Dance Club & The Maness Brothers. Tickets at OffBroadwaySTL.com Aug 25th at Red Flag for Dropout Kings with Egan's Rats Find more info by following along with Egan's Rats & Dub Flow on Facebook & Instagram. Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/22 James Bertels 7/23 Steve Kyle 7/24 Denver Wade Trent

On today's episode I caught up with 4 piece alternative rockers Daytime Television! I had a great time meeting the group and discussing their debut album DARK SKY PARK. We discuss some stories behind the album like recording it, stories behind some of the songs and even play 2 live acoustic!  You'll hear: Obsurca Ruiner (Live Acoustic) Sixteen (Live Acoustic) Cherry Blue Find DARK SKY PARK wherever you get your music or bandcamp.com See them LIVE 7/15 Friday at The Conservatory in Alton, IL with Rosemary 8/6 Saturday at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO with Stoker & Sweetheart Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/15 Denver Wade Trent 7/16 The Breakdowwns 7/18 Jeff Walchshauser

Rich Houke of 1st Things First joins me on the show today! I had a lot of fun getting to meet Rich and learn some of his story from starting out in bands during high school to taking the stage the last year solo performing some of your favorite covers. We swap a bunch of our favorite Rock N Roll stories and enjoy a few beverages from Friendship Brewing Company while recording this one. We also give you a preview of what to expect as Rich performs 3 songs live acoustic!  On this episode you'll hear:  Free Fallin (Tom Petty cover) She Talks To Angels (Black Crowes cover) World I Know (Collective Soul cover) See 1st Things First LIVE 7/8 Crossroads Brewing in O'Fallon, MO 7-10 7/9 Oak & Front Washington, MO 2-5 7/10 The Quarry Wine Garden in New Melle, MO 1-4 7/14 Two Shamrocks in O'Fallon, MO 7-10 7/22 Barrels in O'Fallon, MO 7-10 7/23 Iron Turbine in Wright City, MO 6-9 7/27 Edgewild in Chesterfield, MO 5-7 7/29 Chillax in Wentzville, MO 7-9 Find more by following along on Facebook! Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! http://www.FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/8 Steve Kyle 7/9 Jeff Walchshauser 7/10 Matt Walterscheid  

The other day I caught up with Author & Founder of The Gentle Barn Ellie Laks via Zoom. I had good time learning a little more of her story, and some of the history of The Gentle Barn. They have 3 locations in St.Louis, Nashville & Los Angeles. They gained some national attention in St.Louis when they rescued 6 cows that escaped a truck heading to slaughter. They raised the funds to buy their and gave the cows a home at The Gentle Barn. You can learn all about "The St.Louis 6" and meet on Sunday's when they are open to the public. Visit http:"///www.TheGentleBarn.org today for more info and pick up a copy of Ellie's book MY GENTLE BARN. Follow along with The Gentle Barn on Facebook & Instagram! Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! http://www.FriendshipBrewCo.com Live Music: 7/8 Steve Kyle 7/9 Jeff Walchshauser 7/10 Matt Walterscheid

The other day I sat down with Kansas City based singer songwriter Nicole Springer via Zoom. We had a nice chat about her brand new Chase The Light EP and some of the stories behind a few of the songs. We talked a bit about her journey to get here today, mental health, opening for Melissa Etheridge & much more. On this episode you'll hear: -Break Up Museum -Good Time -Chase The Light Find CHASE THE LIGHT EP streaming on your favorite platform, better yet go buy a copy and support this project at NicoleSpringerSings.com Follow along with her on Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe to her YouTube channel and keep an eye out for her new videos coming soon! Catch Nicole Springer playing all over the Kansas City area! She will be in St.Louis at Bar K on August 13 & 14. Check out my friends at Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler! This summer, maintain your facial hair with Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler. Roughneck's lightweight beard grooming formulas won't bog you down. And if you do decide to shave it off, do it with American Ramblers nourishing and protective Pre-shave Oils! No matter how you choose to do summertime, Roughneck & American Rambler have you covered RoughneckBeardCompany.com Promo Code RPP15 Also check out my friends at Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO with over 25 rotating taps for all your craft beer needs. They have a wonderful spot out there and huge patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold beverage with some good friends! Check out their menu with all sorts of delicious food like burgers, nachos & flatbread pizzas. Come grab some lunch or dinner, enjoy some live music and have a great time at Friendship Brewing Company! FriendshipBrewCo.com

The American Rambler podcast doesn't get much feedback, but here is your chance! If Colin gets enough questions, he will do a whole Ask Me Anything podcast. So, send in your questions. You can leave them in the comments section below or DM Colin on Twitter or reach him via the email he mentions here. Ask as many questions as you want. And again, it can be about anything. Only first names of questioners will be read. Thanks!

Brad, Tim & Paul of Tree One Four return to the show! They have a brand new album EXHILARAMA due out September 11th. They share a little sneak peek at the new album with us on today's show and talk about their upcoming Release Party! On this episode you'll hear: The Letter Crossroads Join us for the EXHILARAMA Release Party at Hot Java Saturday September 11th with special guests Steve Ewing and Hosteen & The Aztechs. Find more Tree One Four wherever you get digital music. Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!

Smiley Boy makes his debut on the show! I caught up with him at his home studio and we talked all about his start, where the name Smiley came from, his debut album "33", stories behind some of these songs & so much more! On this episode you'll hear: Wakanda  huSTLe ft ATG Down Join us for the ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!! 9/11 at Pop's in Sauget, IL ATG & Smiley Boy Album Release Party with Scrub, Egan's Rats & Freddy D'Angelo. Hosted by Jon Maddy & Brad Williford Tickets at PopsRocks.com Find more Smiley Boy wherever you get digital music. 33 will be available everywhere 9.10.21! Follow along with Smiley Boy on Facebook & Instagram! Check out the merch store at ByJack.com/RockPaperPodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!

A little while back I caught up with Singer Songwriter Jason Boy to talk get to know a little more about him and his brand new WHERE DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT? EP.  On this episode you'll hear: Gingers Can't Be Spaceman Mrs. M Find more Jason Boyd wherever you get your digital music. Follow along with him on Facebook.  Shop the merch store at http://www.ByJack.com/Rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!

The other night I took a drive out to Washington, MO to meet up with Ray & Adam of Miles Of Wire! I had a great time meeting these two and talking about some of the stories of the groups history, upcoming reunion show and we play 4 songs live acoustic!  On this episode you'll hear: Sweet Mary Marriage Bitter Gods Paper Moon  Find more Miles Of Wire wherever you get digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook.  See them LIVE  8/28 in Lebanon, IL at Hettenhausen Center For The Arts Shop the Rock Paper Podcast merch store at http://www.byJack.com/rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!

Garrett Rongey returns! I caught up with Garrett a while back to sit and discuss his brand new album FRANKLIN'S PLACE that he's been working on. We get into some stories around recording this album with a bunch of talented people and some of the stories that helped inspire these tunes. We also talk about his work playing guitar with Nick Gusman and his own podcast Garrett Talks To Himself And Sometimes Other People.  Find Garrett's FRANKLIN'S PLACE wherever you get digital music. Find Garrett Talks To Himself And Sometimes Other People wherever you get podcasting and follow the show on Facebook & Instagram!  On this episode you'll hear: Franklin's Place June Blossom Maltiox Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!  Big shout out to Heil Sound for their support of this show! Visit HeilSound.com  

Malibu '92 join me on the show to talk about their brand new WEAPONIZE YOUR LOVE EP, Release Party show, music videos, history of the group and stories behind writing these songs. On this episode you'll hear: Gold The Lipreader Black Denim Disarm Find WEAPONIZE YOUR LOVE wherever you get digital music!  Join us at Red Flag in St.Louis, MO on August 18th as we celebrate this new EP with special guests Post Sex Nachos, The Public & Ryan Cheney Follow along with Malibu '92 on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to the YouTube channel! Want to help support the podcast? Grab a shirt, hat or tank top at ByJack.com/Rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast! 

The other day I caught up with my buddy Kevin of Obviously Offbeat to talk about his new album INFINITE WILL, music videos, stories behind the songs, recording of the album and much more.  On this episode you'll hear: Well If You Don't Need Me Noelle Save My Love Find more Obviously Offbeat wherever you get digital music! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram! Want to help support the show? Grab a shirt, tank top or hat at www.ByJack.com/rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Also super excited to have a brand new show sponsor for you all, Keith Brake Photography & KBP Studios! Visit KeithBrakePhotography.com today and get some great shots of you or your band! Save 10% off your session by mentioning Rock Paper Podcast!   

Matt F Basler returns to the show! Since Matt is my arch nemesis he felt the need to bring his legal representation Dylan Clubb along for the podcast. We recorded this over Zoom a bit ago to discuss Matt's new I'M GONNA **** YOUR *** EP. The EP contains 6 modern country songs covers. Get a sneak peek on today's episode! Be sure to check out Matt's video for "Courtesy Of The Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)" on YouTube. Find the EP wherever you get digital music. Also follow along with Matt F Basler on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tik Tok. Subscribe to his podcast Matt F Basler's Podcast wherever you listen to podcasting! On this episode you'll hear: "Courtesy Of The Red, White & Blue (The Angry American) (Toby Keith cover) "Whoop A Man's Ass" (Trace Adkins cover) "Read Me My Rights" (Brantley Gilbert cover) See Matt F Balser LIVE 8/20 at Off Broadway with Electric Six & Me Like Bees Help support the podcast by snagging a shirt, tank top or hat at www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter!

Joshua Eaker returns to the show! I met Josh at his home to catch up on what's going on with his band Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals, we deep dive into his sobriety and even play 2 songs live acoustic!  On this episode you'll hear: I Only Wanted You To Know (Live Acoustic) Fall From Grace (Live Acoustic) See Josh LIVE 7/30 Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals at Skatium with The Maness Brothers & Yard Eagle 8/28 Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals at Whiskey War Festival at South Broadway Athletic Club Mondays at Sasha's on Shaw 1st Thursdays at Alpha Brewing Co  Fridays at The Gramophone Find more dates by following Just Joshin' Around on Facebook & Instgram. Find more of Josh's music with Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals wherever you get your digital music. Snag some Rock Paper Podcast merch including shirts, hats & tank tops at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter!

A bit ago I caught up with my buddy Jeremy Reidy to talk about his new project Igor Death. We sat in his new van that he turned into his home as he gears up to travel around the country. We talked all about his new adventure and his brand new MINT EP.  On this episode you'll hear: Crater Cheyenne  Oh Maria MINT will hit streaming platforms on August 23rd! You can buy it right now at IgorDeath.Bandcamp.com Follow along on with Igor Death on Facebook & Instagram! Thank you to the wonderful people at Roughneck Beard Company and American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Shop locally at their store in Maplewood, MO or 24/7 at RoughneckBeardCompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or Beard Batter! Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase returns August 21st! Join us at The Focal Point in Maplewood, MO as we welcome Andy Sydow, Nick Gusman, Karen Choi & Anthony J Russo to the stage. 4 writers, 4 stools & 4 guitars in an intimate listening room setting. Tickets at TheFocalPoint.org   

Frank Smyth is a journalist with a long and impressive career covering war-torn places such as Central America and the Mid-East. His resume includes articles and stories for The Village Voice, The Nation, and The Washington Post. He is also the author of The NRA: The Unauthorized History (2020), the subject of the next American Rambler podcast. You can find Frank's writings at The Progressive and Frank's website. In part one of Frank and Colin's conversation, Frank talks about how he went from a student at Boston College and Johns Hopkins to covering the complicated and often brutal war in El Salvador in the mid-1980s, where leftist forces battled with the U.S.-backed regime of President José Napoleón Duarte. In late 1989, six Jesuits were murdered at Central American University, and the international outcry led to an eventual ceasefire. As if that weren't dangerous enough, Frank left Central America to write about the Gulf War and subsequent unrest in Iraq. Not long after the end of American ground war ended, Frank was captured in northern Iraq while reporting on the Kurdish uprising. He was imprisoned for eighteen days. Frank wrote a great piece on his grueling experiences while imprisoned. You can read it here: https://www.franksmyth.com/united-nations/the-chance-to-cry/

Movie detectives are as old as movies themselves. So what could a 2020 film add to the genre? Michael Scott, co-host of cinema podcast The Dana Buckler Show and his own film podcast Adkins Undisputed returns to American Rambler to discuss the recent crime noir/comedy/thriller The Kid Detective. It's a detective movie, but in addition to having a subtle comedic sense, it packs an emotional punch. The Kid Detective stars Adam Brody (of TV's The O.C. and Smallville) as Abe Applebaum, an early-30s, down-on-his-luck private investigator who gets his biggest case in years involving the murder of a high schooler. His snooping and probing lands him in a number of compromising and dangerous situations, ultimately leading him into the dark and evil recesses of small town life. It sounds like a million other movies, but The Kid Detective manages to do something clever and new.  This is the first feature directed by Canadian Evan Morgan, who also wrote the film. It co-stars Canadian actor Sophie Nelisse as Abe's sidekick Caroline and Peter MacNeill, another Canadian, as the principal. The Kid Detective should make ten best lists for 2020 films. It would also be a great first movie on a kid detective double feature with the impressive and dark 2005 film Brick, which launched the directing career of Rian Johnson. WARNING! THIS CONTAINS MANY SPOILERS. If you've seen the movie, though (and you should), enjoy this deep dive courtesy of Colin and Mike. Music: "Abe's Theme," "School," and "Outro" from The Kid Detective soundtrack by Jay McCarroll. 

American Rambler talks about some new albums he got at Plan 9 Records in in Carytown in Richmond. Carytown seems to be losing businesses steadily, but Plan 9, thankfully, is still open. Yesterday, Colin picked up music from Margo Price, Blaze Foley, King Curtis, and King Biscuit Boy. The band County Kitchen takes us out with the song "Devil Dog," set in the old blues town of Helena, Arkansas.

Chris Leahy was a fellow traveler with Colin in his days at LSU. Since 2007, he's been a professor a Keuka College in upstate New York. He has a new book out, President without a Party: A Life of John Tyler (LSU Press, 2020). His biography began as a dissertation in Baton Rouge, where Chris studied under the imposing William J. Cooper (a previous podcast guest on American Rambler). Chris talks with Colin about his days at LSU as well as growing up in Baltimore and his time at Virginia Tech. Chris has been working on his biography for more than 20 years. Born in the first years of the American republic into a Tidewater planter family, Virginia's John Tyler isn't one of the better known presidents. But his career in politics serves as an example of how a man can find himself accidentally put into a position of power and then find he doesn't really belong in any political camp. Tyler might have been U.S. president, but he ended his life loyal to the Confederacy. He died in early 1862, just before taking his place in the Rebel Congress. Ultimately, what kind of a man was Tyler? And what can he tell us about the time in which he lived?  

Dr. Brent J. Steele, head of the Political Science Department at the University of Utah (and loyal friend of the podcast) returns to American Rambler to talk about the (challenging? woeful?) state of the job market for Ph.D.s. Unfortunately the Coronavirus is only going to make harder an already daunting job search process. Is there hope for those wanting to land a tenure track position or just a good, stable job at some kind of research institution?  2020 may suck so far, but times have always been hard for scholars. And in Part I of this discussion, Brent and Colin talk about the many tricky turns in navigating the job market, from building your CV, to applying en masse, to getting that coveted first interview. What are grad students to expect when they are looking for work? More so, what might anyone expect who is trying to land a job at a college or university? Well, the good doctors are here to help!

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New York City writer Adam Bulger returns to American Rambler to discuss the recent death of legendary Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. He also talks about the band's back catalogue. Rush has always existed somewhere between contemptuous critics and adoring fans. Robert Christgau once called the Canadian trio "the most obnoxious band currently making a killing on the zonked teen circuit." Rolling Stone has written of Rush's "preconceptual roots as dull, perennially second-billed metal plotzers." Rush did not join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2013, 14 years after the band was first eligible. Rush, nevertheless, is a staple of classic rock radio with such songs as "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight," "Spirit of the Radio," "Time Stand Still," and "Closer to the Heart." Love them or hate them, they are on the soundtrack of late 20th century American suburban life. But should you like them? Mr. Bulger takes a deep dive into Rush, learning to appreciate the band as a listener and a guitar player. He recommends the Netflix doc Beyond the Lighted Stage to get a better sense of the band's history and music. Was the nerdy Neil Peart a rock god? Rush might live forever on your FM dial, but can they make Ayn Rand interesting? Also, in the wake of the recent white supremacy/NRA rally in Richmond, Colin and Adam talk about gun control for 20 minutes. If you want to get to skip to Rush, it starts around the 30 minute mark.

Wiseguy Adam Bulger stops by for an unprecedented third American Rambler appearance to talk about Martin Scorsese's new flick The Irishman. Adam thinks Scorsese is the best filmmaker of the 20th century, but how has he fared in the 21st? Does The Irishman measure up to expectations? How does it fit into the Scorsese canon? This Siskel & Ebert-ish discussion soon evolves into a talk about other Italian-American directors, The Sopranos, and The Wire. Also, no conversation would be complete without a Dennis Miller impersonation courtesy of Mr. Bulger.

American Rambler talks some music, including an overview of his vinyl collection, hitting on bands and solo artists in the H-J range. Ginger Baker makes an appearance from beyond the grave. Colin gives a few thoughts on the new Wilco record. And everyone should know about Adam Faucett. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/colin-woodward/support

American Rambler talks some music, including an overview of his vinyl collection, hitting on bands and solo artists in the H-J range. Ginger Baker makes an appearance from beyond the grave. Colin gives a few thoughts on the new Wilco record. And everyone should know about Adam Faucett.

In this mini-series, American Rambler talks about one of the two classic movies he saw on the big screen this summer. Jaws is one of Colin's favorite movies, but he had never seen it at a theater before. What did he notice this time around? Does it matter, when you've seen a movie dozens of time on TV, VHS, DVD, and even have read the book? Yes, of course! So if you're a Jaws fanatic, you might want to give this one a listen. If you've never seen it, warning: spoilers abound!

Today’s episode is special! It’s an interview I gave to Colin Woodward from the American Rambler podcast. Among other things, we talk about how I started doing the show, and about the nature of historical myths and how damaging they can be. Colin even drags a few personal things out of me! Lady Buzzkill will be horrified!

Colin reads from his 2012 paper, "4-F: Charles Bukowski and World War II." Born in 1920, Bukowski was a Los Angeles writer, epic alcoholic, and critic of all things status quo. But was he political? What did he have to say about World War II, where he was arrested for evading the draft? Here, you can find out. Bukowski was the subject of an earlier American Rambler podcast, which elicited a spirited response from a listener. Colin reads the listener's helpful comments.

Thomas Bevilacqua is a California native who has spent a lot of time in the South. Earlier this year, he graduated with a Ph.D. in English at Florida State University, where he now teaches. He talks with Colin about his dissertation research, which is based on many years of studying Catholic writers such as Hemingway, Kerouac, Walker Percy, and Flannery O'Connor. Tom's writings on the church have also given him an appreciation for the literate, rich, and existentialist world of Mad Men.  Tom is also a huge basketball fan. Earlier this year, he published Golden Age: The Brilliance of the 2018 Champion Golden State Warriors. He is also a writer for the Warriors for the SB Nation website. Tom had a good year. Hear him talk about it with American Rambler! 

You may know Colonel Wilkerson from his appearances on Bill Maher's show Real Time. The colonel has made a name for himself as a straight-shooting Republican, who had a long career in the military, where he worked closely with Colin Powell during the second Bush administration. He sits down with American Rambler at the College of William and Mary, where the colonel is Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy. He talks with Colin about being an Eisenhower Republican, his service in Vietnam, and how we are on a dangerous political course under Trump. It's an hour of political talk that covers everything from My Lai to the invasion of Iraq. 

Get more inside the mind of American Rambler, with further bits from old comedy, movies, and interviews. What's in the Rambler's mind? Well, it starts with Benny Hill music, then goes from there. Also, you'll get more poems about famous people, including Omar Sharif, Descartes, Henry Miller, and Dizzy Gillespie. Plus, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson get burned, Bukowski talks about Henry Miller, and the Fourth Doctor leads us into the great beyond. It's another foray into blatant copyright violation, y'all, with some original stuff thrown in!

Ever wonder what it's like to be inside the mind of American Rambler? Well, it might be something like this: a mishmash of TV and movie clips, comedy bits, and creative impulses. For the first time, you get to hear original American Rambler poetry! Yes, Colin reads two works about famous people, "I Rode on a Plane with Kierkegaard" and "I Had a Beer with Bukowski." So, get your Revolution 9 on, y'all. It's the most avant garde episode yet! 

The country lost two greats recently. One, Ira Berlin, was a professor of United States history and the slave South at the University of Maryland. He was also a former guest on American Rambler (episode 28, posted in October 2016). The other great was Anthony Bourdain, who became a household name as a writer, chef, and world traveler. Colin talks about the contributions of both of these men and how Anthony Bourdain seemed to epitomize the empathetic celebrity in a America where we see a shocking empathy gap. On a more upbeat note, Colin talks about seeing Robert Plant for the first time in Richmond, and how the former singer for Led Zeppelin manages to blend the old and the new into an entertaining and professional music package that covers country, folk, and arena rock. 

Pete Carmichael is one of the busiest Civil War historians working today. He talks with Colin about growing up in Indiana, living in Richmond, and landing in Pennsylvania. He's now a professor of history and the Civil War at Gettysburg College. He has a book coming out in the fall on the "common" soldier of the Civil War. He discusses his latest work, but Colin and Pete cover everything from sports to the Confederate monuments debate. It's a two-part American Rambler extravaganza! In the intro, Colin talks about the Super Bowl, the late comedian Bill Hicks, and the odd similarity between one Confederate soldier and Dustin Hoffman.   

Jenni learns more out the the history of the bicycle, it's part in the emancipation of woman, the story behind the museum, and people behind it. The Marin Museum of Bicycling https://mmbhof.org The Mountain biking hall of fame https://mmbhof.org/mtn-bike-hall-of-fame/ ~ Guests ~ Connie Thorpe Breeze, Volunteer Coordinator Wende Cragg https://mmbhof.org/wende-cragg/ Jacquie Phelan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquie_Phelan Founder of WOMBATS http://www.wombats.org/ Joe Breeze, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Breeze ~ Topics ~ High wheelers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny-farthing Susan B.Anthony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony Peter Sagan kicks back http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/peter-sagan-kicks-back/ Fat Tire Flyer https://fattireflyer.com Pedal Powered Knife Sharpener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bx_PkNIfK4 Klunkers (if you haven't seen this film you should watch it) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907856/ Repack -Mountain Biking Races https://mmbhof.org/mtn-bike-hall-of-fame/history/repack-history/ The Marx Brothers shake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcbglml9KRo WaG Women and Gender variant nights http://www.lbk.org.uk/wag-night/ Francis Willard “Wheel within a wheel” 1860, Paris made “Boneshaker” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velocipede#Boneshaker 1870, English Country made “Penny Farthing” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny-farthing Ball bearings made by Dan Rudge http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Museum/Transport/bicycles/Rudge.htm 1880, The Safety Bicycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_bicycle The Rational Dress Movement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_dress_reform The Bush Roller Chain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_chain The American Rambler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambler_(bicycle_company) John Boyd Dunlop creating the surgical tube / tyre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyd_Dunlop An 1894 bicycle http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/bikes-1800s/1894-2/1894-mens-rambler-model-16/ The UCI aka Union Cycliste Internationale http://www.uci.ch/ Grame Obree https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graeme_Obree ~ Additional reading ~ The Bicycle and the Women's Movement of the 1890s http://www.annielondonderry.com/womenWheels.html Velocipede - Hark, a vagrant http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=331 ~ Illustration ~ Korinna Mei Veropoulou korinnamei.myportfolio.com/ ~ Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds ~ Work handles ~ Look mum no hands! www.lookmumnohands.com/ London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk/ ~ Our personal handles ~ Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon ~ Follow us ~ Twitter twitter.com/WheelSuckersPod Instagram www.instagram.com/wheelsuckerspod/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Southern, the debut demo album from Country Kitchen, the house band at American Rambler. Country Kitchen draws on everything from the Who and the Beatles to Black Sabbath and the Drive-By Truckers to write songs about drinking, family, and a demonic hound haunting the Delta. The usual stuff. Is the album good? Does it suck? Take a listen and find out! In the meantime, Country Kitchen is available for weddings, children's parties, and bar and bat mitzvahs. Tracks 1. Traveling 2. Daddy Didn't Fish Cuz He Couldn't Sit Still 3. Up is Down 4. Devil Dog 5. It's a Fine Line Between Living and Dying 6. Sydney 7. Ella 8. Just Got Paid 9. I Love Drinking Too Much to Ever Drink Too Much 10. 100 Degrees in Little Rock 11. Blind Willie McGhee 12. Southern 13. Gonna Go Far Away  

Jack Lauterback got his start as a writer, blogging about his adventures in the Richmond bar scene. His funny and honest articles about bartending, drinking, and relationships led to a column in Style Weekly, where he stayed for years. Now, you can find him on the Richmond morning radio program he co-hosts with Melissa Chase at 103.7 FM. Colin and Jack talk about the Richmond bar scene, the writing life, and some jobs that aren't worth doing. It's happy hour at American Rambler!  

Colin runs down his December, which included an accidental attendance at a Confederate Pride Christmas Parade in Mechanicsville and a welcome night at a concert given by by Drive-By Truckers front man Patterson Hood. Also, to start the show, Larry and David and Marlon Brando stop in for a spirited reading of The Night Before Christmas. It's Christmas! You'll laugh (hopefully) and cry (over your credit card bills)! Throw another yule log on the fire and snuggle in with some free online content! 

Colin is back in Arkansas to do research on the prisons and give a talk on Johnny Cash. Along the way, he reconnects with some friends, visits historic Dyess yet again for a concert featuring Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson, and discovers what it's like to spend a night in a Cormac McCarthy novel. It's fall in the South, where the country-rock bands are jumpin' and the cotton is high. A very special American Rambler travelogue!

Recorded back in July, part one of Colin's tour through his vinyl collection gives him the opportunity to discuss his eclectic taste in music. It also gives him to do "both halves" of his Ginger Baker impersonation. Plus, Jack Davis draws a Johnny Cash cover! Colin defends prog and Colin shows he knows next to nothing about Delaney and Bonnie! It's another solo podcast with American Rambler!

Bernie Barclay was born in Ohio, but she's lived in Virginia most of her life. She works with Colin at Stratford Hall. Their talk puts the “ramble” in American Rambler, covering everything from Iron Maiden and transgender bathrooms to growing up in Gloucester County, Turkish politics, and early Genesis. People born between 1972 and 1975 might be especially interested, but y'all should check this one out.

American Rambler's first female guest is an important one: his wife! It's also the first podcast the Rambler has done from his front porch. Listen to the soothing sounds of crickets as Sydney and Colin (aka Bun and Hawk) discuss marriage and kids, Pablo Escobar, and the high turnover rate of Foghat. Pull up a rocking chair, pour a glass of wine, and join these two crazy kids for a good ol' downhome southern PG-13 chat.