Podcast appearances and mentions of David Bazan

On today's episode, I talk to musician David Bazan. Originally from Phoenix, AZ, David started Pedro the Lion in 1995, and his first full-length album It's Hard to Find a Friend was released three years later on Jade Tree. In 2005, David recorded a more synthesizer-focused album as Headphones, and then a year later, Pedro the Lion broke up. David continued to record music under his own name, releasing albums on labels like Barsuk and Polyvinyl, and then in 2017, Pedro the Lion got back together and began a five-album cycle, with each album focusing on a city that David grew up in. The most recent was last year's Santa Cruz, which came out on Polyvinyl/Big Scary Monsters. 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Headphones' lone album, and to commemorate the occasion, Suicide Squeeze just released a remastered edition at the end of May, and folks, it's just as fantastic as it was back in 2005! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

This week Jeremy welcomes David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Headphones. On this episode, Jeremy and David talk the origins of his project Headphones, the songwriting process, the Beverly Hills Cop Soundtrack, 80s contemporary Christian music, the Violent Femmes, not having band shirts, recording at a church studio, the different stages of touring, and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where David answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Indie rock legend of the game, David Bazan, AKA Pedro The Lion joins Jack and Robin from Seattle Washington to talk about his formative experiences of The Beatles and his latest record in his suite of autobiographical LPs, Santa Cruz.Plus we debut our groundbreaking new feature 'Pick a Song' in which we take a deep dive into Ram's denouement, Back Seat of My Car.Links of note:Pedro The Lion - Santa Cruz:https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/album/santa-cruzKieran's Beatley Writings:https://kieranstorieswriter.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/on-listening-to-thrillington-in-buxton/https://kieranstorieswriter.wordpress.com/2025/04/21/on-controversial-beatles-opinions/Back Seat of my Car Isolated Tracks:https://youtu.be/4IoVr3WykK4?si=IXBDNKStDo6lakPlFollow us on BlueSKY:https://bsky.app/profile/personalbeatles.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though a rather one-off side-project, David Bazan says his Headphones LP may be his most stressful artistic expression. Though the band Pedro the Lion was his breadwinning endeavor at the time, he admits to losing interest in guitar, album by album. Suddenly, dabbling in synthesizers led to not just a new avenue for songwriting, but a borderline obsession, bringing his gear everywhere from lakeside family vacations to vacant movie theatre parking lots in order to perfect these unconventional sounds, alone. Putting the album to tape was a whole other hill to climb, leading to David staying up several days straight, attempting to finish incomplete songs literal minutes before the rest of his band would hear them for the first time, and then record them. But fast-forward to now, and the lone Headphones album is regarded as a crucial corner of David's discography, one that he's now revisiting with a new deluxe 20th anniversary vinyl edition, available in multiple color variants, from both Suicide Squeeze and Undertow. On this episode, David gives us the how's, where's and why's on the entire Headphones experience, two decades removed. Catch Pedro the Lion opening for Grandaddy this fall, as well as live streams of their 30th anniversary performances. Details, tickets and more are at  pedrothelion.com.

David Bazan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Seattle. Over the past 30 years he has released dozens of collaborative and solo records as Pedro The Lion, Headphones and David Bazan.  This year he celebrates the 20th anniversary of Headphones with a remastered version of the 2005 release, complete with bonus tracks and additional liner notes by David Dark (out now via Suicide Squeeze Records). Joe asks David to look back into 2005 and share the motivation behind shifting from Pedro The Lion to a minimal synth based project and why he almost got talked out of it.  David shares some details behind the recording and why building a different drum sound for each song proved to be a fruitful endeavor. David tells us how he's working through a “burnout spot”, how his life has recently changed and why rehearsing once a week with Pedro The Lion has reinvigorated his playing. Joe and David geek on Beak, talk anti-Elon bumper stickers and we hear a few tunes. David Bazan Suicide Squeeze Tour Stories is now supported by @tandemdrums, maker of Drops drum mutes.  Joe's absolute favorite drummute for live, rehearsal and the studio. visit Tandem Drums Please visit and support ⁠Izotope⁠ and ⁠Distrokid⁠ for continued exclusive listener discounts. ⁠Izotope⁠ is the leader in audio repair, mixing and mastering. Ruinous uses ⁠Izotope⁠ and you should too. Trust us. The best way to get your music into the worlds ears is ⁠Distrokid⁠. Artist keep 100% of their royalties and their mobile app is smartly designed, easy to use and perfectly intuitive.

We're Tracing The Grid of Phoenix by Pedro The Lion. Our research intern nephew and patron, Dawson Westfall, joins us to cover David Bazan's return to his full band moniker. We've established David is a masterful storyteller, and we're embarking upon his own story told through the first of five records about the places he grew up. We'll see how we feel by the time we're Leaving The Valley.This is a Jammers Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you'll hear our Part A discussion, but the track-by-track breakdown is only available on Patreon. You can access this and other Jammers Only episodes for only $3/month on Patreon!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Long time coming! We chat with Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World about Ska bars, how they've stayed together for so long, getting dropped from Capitol, making Bleed American, learning to play with a click, working with Gil Norton, the song he wishes they'd put on a record, being a band for 30 years, his love for Bill Berry of REM, they've had some cool people help along the way, David Bazan, teching his own drums in the studio, and his current setup. —Follow Zach: instagram.com/zlind76 Leave Us A Voicemail: (470) 588-5940Follow: instagram.com/drumsquestionmark

The Problem: John is a highly sensitive person. (Recorded on Monday, November 25, 2024.) New Roderick on the Line Merchandise! Featuring a terrific design by Sean Wolfe. (“For the Record” rehearsal courtesy of Scott Simpson. Featuring Kathleen Edwards, David Bazan, El May, and John Roderick) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

The Cobain 50 returns October 30 celebrating the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York.  This week, we're sharing a conversation featured on another KEXP podcast, A Deeper Listen. Dusty Henry spoke with David Bazan about Pedro the Lion's latest album, the third in a five-part series of albums based on places that formed his identity. One of his formative memories includes moving to Seattle in 1991 — the same year when Nirvana released Nevermind.  Support KEXP podcasts at kexp.org/cobainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Seattle indie rock band Pedro the Lion gained a cult following in their early days, making Christian-adjacent music that saw lead singer David Bazan's reckoning with his faith and politics. After putting the project on hiatus for more than a decade, Bazan returned to the Pedro name in 2018 with the announcement that he'd be recording a five-album series with each record dedicated to a place he lived. Recently, Pedro the Lion put out the third record in the series, 'Santa Cruz.' Bazan talks with KEXP's Dusty Henry about making the record, learning to “re-parent” himself, and what he's learned about himself through the process of making these albums.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/grieving-son-of-107912223It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining me as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, Josh and I tackle the godfather of Christian indie, David Bazan of Pedro the Lion. We discuss Bazan's life and career trajectory, his messy "break up with God," and his role as a friend and critic of evangelicalism. We also discuss some of my favorite songs ever written.Music by SHADE08Additional audio credits"BCPOD 22 David Bazan of Pedro the Lion," Bad ChristianStrange Negotiations (2019)

It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, Nathan Thiessen (@NateT93) joins Josh and Josiah to talk about the post-hardcore band, Emery, and the podcast it gave birth to: Bad Christian. They discuss the band's role in the world of Christian alternative music, the complex relationship with purity culture in their early lyrics, and the way that they represented something of an off-ramp for many young people within conservative evangelicalism, including Josiah and Nate. Follow today's guest on Instagram @nathanthiessenmusic and on Twitter @NateT93Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesThe Emery Episode, Spotify Playlist, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rfYKX6Os6RiyWyhVpyyQS?si=87257b46a1c6433c"BCPOD 22 David Bazan of Pedro the Lion," Bad Christian, https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C91sZZAdfMalhbLLKL1U0?si=9884b165081e4c7dNPR, All Things Considered, "Christians Turn To Podcasts To Say Things They Can't Say In Church," https://www.npr.org/transcripts/518644045?storyId=518644045/?storyId=518644045"What Would Jesus Sell? w. Toby Morrell (Bad Christian / Emery)," The System is Down on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76adDwor0rcsongmeanings.com"Christian Rocker, 10-Year Mars Hill Member Says Mark Driscoll Resignation Is 'Good News'," The Christian Post, https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-rocker-10-year-mars-hill-member-says-mark-driscoll-resignation-is-good-news.html "Matt Carter," Rise Seattle Podcast, http://www.riseseattlepodcast.com/podcast/2017/10/16/s2-e3-matt-carter-bad-christians-in-seattle"Toby Morrell," Christian Metal Group FB on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnxKTBSp4Y8Audio creditsJesus Freak - dc TalkWalls - EmeryNPR, All Things Considered, "Christians Turn To Podcasts To Say Things They Can't Say In Church.""What Would Jesus Sell? w. Toby Morrell (Bad Christian / Emery)," The System is Down on YouTubeYesterday – bloom.The Party Song - EmeryWorld Away - EmeryCutthroat Collapse - EmeryFractions - EmeryBloodless - EmerySo Cold I Could See My Breath - EmeryStudying Politics - EmeryReturning the Smile You Have Had From the Start - EmeryListening to Freddie Mercury - EmeryRock-N-Rule - EmeryCan't Stop the Killer - EmeryDon't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus - EmeryButcher's Mouth - EmeryThe Smile, The Face - Emery

In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, "Rock That Doesn't Roll." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion.Rock That Doesn't Roll: https://pod.link/1703257857 Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the Built In Sun appreciation episode. Released on August 7, 2015 via PIAPTK Records, Built In Sun is Joe Plummer's first and currently only solo record. BIS began as an instrumental idea, with inspirations landing somewhere between John Cale's Fear, the punker vibrations of The Wipers, guitarist John Reis and Joe's favorite soundtrackists, John Brion and Clint Mansell. Recorded both at his studio in Seattle and with the late Richard Swift at National Freedom, Joe made a point to collaborate with his friends and former bandmates. The lyrics and vocals on the record are provided by longtime friend and former The Black Heart Procession colleague, Pall Jenkins, with additional players David Bazan and Cody Votolato filling out the piano and guitar respectively. In this episode, Joe expresses his love for the opportunity to make a record with his pals and leaves an easter egg or two. Built in Sun Episode supported by Izotope Episode supported by Distrokid Episode supported by Thunder Road Guitars

Joe refers to this piece of church art, and then this YT video from a news blooper compilation that he enjoyed. He then refers to this David Bazan song.    Music Provided by Eric VanAusdal The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org  Become a subscriber on our patreon at- https://patreon.com/joeandsmith  Remember who you are and what you stand for

It's hard to find a friend, but fortunately, we found the perfect one for this episode. Ben Sooy is the frontman of Denver emo band A Place For Owls, and he's quite the David Bazan scholar. Ditch your '87 Trans Am and join us for a slowcore ride through the debut full-length record from Pedro the Lion.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.comIG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

For 1990s and early aughts youth group alumni, Christian rock is often the source of embarrassment or shame - but does it have to be that way? The season finale of Rock That Doesn't Roll explores the idea that maybe, just maybe, the key to getting over angst about Christian rock isn't rejecting it or avoiding it, but coming to peace with the person you were when you fell in love with it. With insight from historian Randall J. Stephens (author, The Devil's Music), hosts Andrew Gill (producer, Sound Opinions) and Leah Payne (author, God Gave Rock & Roll to You) follow the story of David Bazan, a Pentecostal pastor's kid-turned-indie rocker who spent decades running from his CCM past. Along the way, Bazan founded Pedro the Lion, and gained critical acclaim, but his fraught relationship with evangelical Christianity and the world of Contemporary Christian Music haunted him. In the end, Bazan suggests that one way to make peace with a CCM past is to learn to be “the billy of your actual hills.” Thanks for joining us for the first season - it's been an incredible journey. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336. If you want more seasons of Rock That Doesn't Roll, you can support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.com Sign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.

God bless the end of the week because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this mega-packed episode, Robb and Colton chat with Matt Shaw and Joe Ziegler, otherwise known as indie rock stalwarts Leftmore. Matt and Joe tell our hosts all about their upcoming self-titled record before premiering their lead single, "Apple Tree". After that, Leftmore leads our hosts in a deep dive of David Bazan's 2009 opus Curse Your Branches.  Other topics include: - Groggy Robb! - The long tradition of the agnosticore genre  - Leftmore's musical take on the "trolley problem"  Listen to "Apple Tree" here: https://leftmore.bandcamp.com/track/apple-tree-full-band-single Follow Leftmore's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leftmoremusic Go to Leftmore.com for more music Or click here for their Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RsvCsuJQCbFuGT2XWdDWz

Joe talks about the P's of the C attraction at Disneyparks. Smith discovers that Chapter 14 is an Isaiah chapter so the guys skip it. Joe talks about one of his favorite new podcasts, Bible Brothers, where two actual comedy writers read the KJV. Smith talks about a D ass B quote that he saw online in a job posting for the church. Smith talks about an exmo reddit post that contrasted the shirt colors of brethren in the priesthood session from the 1970s vs today. Joe goes on a minor rant about keeping things “the old way” for the sake of trying to teach the same lessons to the new generation. Smith tells his favorite pirate joke. Abinadi doesn't do a very good job at clarifying the GH. Joe refers to some Dan Vogel Eps from the Jahndallyn Show, and reminds the listener how much DV reminds him [Joe] of Andy Daly's Hot Dog character. Joe pulls a very relevant Bennifer reference. The guys get put on hold trying to get answers from the prophet. JS loves this part of Isaiah regarding mountains and feet.  Joe brings up David Bazan. Chapter 15 clears up a lot of doctrine that probably mattered in 1820-1830. Smith blazes through the end of the chapter. Smith tries to clarify the need for atonement. Joe brings up this Johnny Cash song. The guys acknowledge some of the current controversies surrounding the church. Joe mentions his time as a participant in the Lifestar program, which made him ashamed of his body and alienated him from his (at the time) tbm wife.   Music Provided by Eric VanAusdal The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org  Become a Celestial Subscriber on our patreon at- https://patreon.com/joeandsmith  Remember who you are and what you stand for

TW Walsh is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer who's worked with Sufjan Stevens, Jimmy Eat World, Julien Baker, J. Tillman (Father John Misty), Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), The Shins, Chris Staples, Damien Jurado, David Bazan, Starflyer 59 and many others. Over the years, he's been in several bands, including Pedro the Lion, Lo Tom, Headphones, and The Soft Drugs. Currently based in Boston, he continues to master records, write and record songs, and collaborate with other artists. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: To go to recording school or not? Making the switch from analog to digital How loud should your mixes and masters be? Navigating the loudness wars How loudness can impact the sound quality of a mix Should you master to -14LUFS? Creating cohesiveness between songs on an album Using AI tools during the mastering process Personal taste vs. consumer expectations Using templates in mastering Picking a DAW for mastering Mastering in a non-mastering-specific DAW Why you don't always want to master each song to sound the best it can To learn more about TW Walsh, visit: https://twwalsh.com/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Jay and Clifton glimmer and spark to Unwed Sailor's debut appearance, Firecracker EP!

It's the thick of the summer, which means your Transmissions correspondents are spending as much time in cool dark spaces as possible. One record that particularly suits the mood in our summer bunker hideaway is Gia Margaret's Romantic Piano. Though Margaret's 2018 debut, There's Always Glimmer, was the striking work of a singer/songwriter, when medical issues put a strain on her voice, she turned to instrumental music, first with her ambient leaning self-titled 2020 album, and now Romantic Piano, a collection of moving piano compositions, mostly instrumental, that feels at once meditative and comforting. It's the kind of music that carves out more space for the listener—and it turns out, it's the kind of music that did something similar for its creator.  In our talk, we discuss the intuitive roots of Gia's music, working with previous Transmissions guest David Bazan of Pedro the Lion, and much more. It's a thoughtful, spacey conversation for you as we weather the way out heat of summers in a changing world Transmissions is part of the Talkhouse Podcast network, check out Talkhouse for more great reading and listening. Next week on the show, archivist Andy Zax shares the story of an unheard Mort Garson soundtrack and ponders alternate musical histories.

Jay and Clifton talk about Pedro The Lion's debut full length, It's Hard to Find a Friend before seeing it performed live in Philly.

This episode of MyFi features singer/songwriter Chris Staples. Chris is an incredibly creative person who has shared stages with David Bazan and Sunny Day Real Estate. His new album “Cloud Souvenirs” is out 05.26.23. Join us as we chat about wishing he had taken piano lessons when he was young, his unabashed love for Smash Mouth, and how hearing the right music at the right time can really change your life. Chris Staples - Singer/Songwriter SOCIAL MEDIA - @chrisstaplesmusic Website - www.chrisstaplesmusic.com Chris Staples on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chris-staples/138030828 Chris Staples on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DAYFETp2MfJgHkgbkJvoX?si=rMC5bIEBThOModa2FE4VmA Patreon - www.patreon.com/chrisstaplesmusic Artists we discuss in the show: Pharrell Timbaland The Beatles Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass Phil Cook Megafaun Bay Ledges Old Sea Brigade Madison Cunningham David Bazan Lemonheads Luke Temple Tom Petty Grand Funk Railroad The Beach Boys Green Day The Descendants Colour Revolt Public Enemy De La Soul Tribe Called Quest Cake Smash Mouth Belle & Sebastian Tom Waits Pedro the Lion MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2022 MyFiPodcast

Jay and Clifton dig deep into the poignant honesty of Pedro the Lion's Whole EP.https://web.archive.org/web/19991023041013/http://members.tripod.com/swizzlestickzine/Archives/pedro.htmhttps://www.discogs.com/release/590103-Pedro-The-Lion-Whole-EPhttps://www.washedupemo.com/news/2019/25/149-david-bazan-pedro-the-lion

For every long-standing theater or music club in Chicago, there's an independent venue in an unexpected place: your neighborhood plant shop, a century-old church, or even someone's living room. Taking on a more do-it-yourself approach allows particular artists to make their mark by having a more direct relationship with longtime fans, while also introducing themselves to new audiences. This week, in the first of a two-part series, host Mai Martinez examines how four particular performers – musicians David Bazan and Andrew Bird, comedian/writer Kenya Elan and DIY producer DC – are paving their own way in this regard. ------------ Sources Used: ChicagoHistory.org Chicago Tribune More information on our sources: David Bazan: Website Andrew Bird: Website Fourth Presbyterian Church: Website Kenya Elan: Instagram  

In this very special episode of Holy Ghosting, we got to chat with everyone's favorite rogue CCM songwriter, Derek Webb of Caedmon's Call! If you were an evangelical Christian in the 90's/2000's, you know who we're talkin about. Caedmon's Call was THE band of youth groups and Bible colleges. And as it turns out, Derek is quite literally from a Long Line of Leavers (SEE WHAT WE DID THERE?!) and after a long and successful career in the Christian music industry, he decided to leave Christianity entirely. He's made a lot of music about his faith journey, and has been refreshingly open and honest along the way. p.s. Derek is on tour currently, debuting songs from his soon-to-be released album, The Jesus Hypothesis. Tickets and info at derekwebb.comThat said, we were super excited to sit down and chat with Derek about alllllllllll the things. We talked about his CCM days, his “fall from grace”, deconversion, solo career, and all that fun stuff! (We also heard a little from his adorable pup, Etta.) We got into all the nitty gritty of evangelical Christianity and were floored by his kind and graceful way of speaking about the messiness of faith and doubt and everything in between. And we talked about David Bazan (because if you're talkin about deconstruction, it always comes back to Bazan).Just trust us when we say we had the best conversation with Derek and he made us feel a part of something bigger and it made us feel thankful for YOU (our Ghosties!) and this rad community we're building. Now stop reading and go listen to the interview!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Andrew and John enjoy their Christmas whisky. But first, some holiday candies and beverages. And a voicemail about our episode with Jenny Booth Potter. Then the return of the Winners Circle and the Losers Lounge. Andrew shares his feelings about a new book on deconstruction. Plus a game about Christmas songs! Finally, a track by track discussion of the David Bazan Christmas album "Dark Sacred Night." Album discussion begins at 1:24:48.

Writing about the Bedhead career retrospective 1992-1998 for Pitchfork, writer Mark Richardson put it nicely: “Bedhead had no time for or interest in anything extraneous to the music…And this is what it sounded like—serious, intense, smart, beautiful, occasionally frightening...” Today on the show, we are joined by the Kadane Brothers, who founded Bedhead in 1991 in Dallas, Texas. Matt Kadane calls in from his place in New York, where he teaches history, and Bubba Kadane from Texas, where he composes music for film and television.  One of the defining bands of the “slowcore” movement, Bedhead had three guitars but was sparse, melding post-punk to humming Velvets-inspired intensity. Following the end of Bedhead, they formed another pioneering indie rock band, The New Year, and they've dabbled in side projects all along the way, including Overseas, with David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Will Johnson of Centro-matic, and Bubba's ambient project Sigh of Relief. On this episode of Transmissions, we dig into Bedhead's history and idiosyncratic approach, exploring how they worked “remotely” and by telephone long before remote work was standard, the space carved out by Bedhead's unique sound, their cover of Cher's “Believe,” and much more.  Thanks for checking out Transmissions. If you dig the show, please consider leaving a five star rating or a review—or just forwarding your favorite episodes to a friend. We're a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Next week on the show: Kid Congo Powers.

Levi Weaver, who covers the Texas Rangers for The Athletic, joins Al on this episode to introduce him to the David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) solo album, Curse Your Branches.  Levi discusses how this album has helped him to navigate the uncertainty that has come with questioning his religious faith, as well as what he loves about the album musically. He also talks about his career as a recording and touring musician, including a period when he was touring as a member of Imogen Heap's band, and how he transitioned into a sportswriting career.Al mentioned a video in which Imogen Heap talks about gloves she invented that help her to perform live music. It's part of an NPR Tiny Desk Concert performance and very much worth watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QtklTXbKUQLevi is on Twitter at @ThreeTwoEephus.Follow Levi's great Rangers coverage on The Athletic here: https://theathletic.com/author/levi-weaver/Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.1:11 Levi joins the show3:19 Levi talks about playing in Imogen Heap's band9:06 Levi explains what about Curse Your Branches appeals to him12:35 Al and Levi were both impressed by the intro to “Hard to Be”15:09 Levi recounts the first time he listened to Curse Your Branches19:13 Levi talks about the role the album has played in his “wrestling match” with his faith25:21 Levi explains how Bazan is making an analogy between addiction and religious faith27:26 Levi talks about some lyrics that were especially resonant31:19 Levi helps Al to clarify the meaning of “In Stitches”37:06 Al and Levi appreciate how well Bazan can perform music at a slow tempo40:13 Levi picks out some of the musical moments from the album he loves the most42:01 Levi points out a few more notable moments from the album47:12 Levi explains why he left music and how he began his sportswriting career48:56 Levis talks about his life as a touring musicianThe outro is from "Apostate" by Levi Weaver.

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Pedro The Lion to the Goose Island Tap Room in Chicago for a live performance and interview. David Bazan recently brought back the Pedro The Lion band name for a five album cycle about each of the places he lived while growing up. The second installment, Havasu, came out earlier this year. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums from Horsegirl and Julia Jacklin. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Pedro the Lion, "First Drum Set," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Horsegirl, "Billy," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022Horsegirl, "Live and Ski," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022Horsegirl, "Anti-glory," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022Horsegirl, "Homage to Birdnoculars," Versions of Modern Performance, Matador, 2022Julia Jacklin, "Ignore Tenderness," Pre Pleasure, Polyvinyl, 2022Julia Jacklin, "I Was Neon," Pre Pleasure, Polyvinyl, 2022Julia Jacklin, "Too In Love To Die," Pre Pleasure, Polyvinyl, 2022Julia Jacklin, "End of Friendship," Pre Pleasure, Polyvinyl, 2022Julia Jacklin, "Be Careful With Yourself," Pre Pleasure, Polyvinyl, 2022Pedro the Lion, "Foregone Conclusions," Achilles Heel, Jade Tree, 2004Pedro the Lion, "Don't Wanna Move (Live on Sound Opinions)," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Pedro the Lion, "Magazine," Control, Jade Tree, 2002Pedro the Lion, "First Drum Set (Live on Sound Opinions)," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Pedro the Lion, "Teenage Sequencer," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Pedro the Lion, "Making the Most of It (Live on Sound Opinions)," Havasu, Polyvinyl, 2022Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water For Chocolate, MCA, 2000

A Smith and Joe exclusive! Joe takes it upon himself to read this week. It doesn't take long before the guys devolve into adolescent pp jokes. They wonder who took the longest to take out their endowments out of the last few leaders of the church. Smith doesn't like to use the word scripture. Joe makes a promise (that he later breaks) about a ‘yo kids are so perished' joke. This chapter teaches us that there is no other nation that would crucify their god. God reminds Smith about John 3:16. Smith talks about how being raised in the Western US is different from the East. Wanton eyes will probably not come up again (sad face). Joe suggests skipping to an Isaiah chapter because it sounds more interesting, even Seuss-y. The guys take turns doing bad Cosbys too. This chapter denounces priestcraft, while the guys in SLC probably had their grandkids help them sign up for direct deposit. And updated: Joe, or JS, may be ant wizards. The LDS godhead is confusing in the BOM. This chapter is very jingoistic, like maybe the worst one yet, USA! USA! Joe criticizes the church's reaction to news stories about child molestation in the church. Smith polls the audience, but they don't respond. The spirit shows up to weigh in on who is the better reader. Joe didn't know that JS had an actual sword. The spirit tries to spread a rumor about Lucifer having some of his ribs removed. The black-and-white thinking is pretty heavy in this chapter as well. The guys are reminded of some David Bazan lyrics where he's arguing with a god who sounds like the god of this BOM chapter. Joe still says oh my gosh. The US is a choice land above all other lands…barf. Joe gets excited about photos from the James Webb telescope. It sounds like Joe may have a hard copy of the BOM which tickles Smith for some reason. In this chapter, JS tells us to cheer up and choose happiness. It's very ‘of its time' sort of thinking. Will and Defoe. SWK was short, and boil-ridden. Bummer. Smith reminds us that his childhood friends who didn't take the church as seriously at the time are still in the church now. Smith has a teaser for a sort-of unboxing on the next ep.  David Bazan When We Fell   Music Provided by Eric VanAusdal with permission from the artist. The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org  Remember who you are and what you stand for  

It's been a minute. While I'm working on my manuscript, please enjoy this 2017 interview I recorded with David Bazan from Pedro the Lion. We recorded this interview in Bazan's car, between Living Room shows. It was incredible. The original introduction of this conversation was kept for nostalgia, context, and ease. Original show notes here. To get to the interview, skip about 8 minutes forward (dynamic ads may add 1 more minute). Thanks for listening. New episodes coming soon. Read the 6 Years of Exvangelical post---at Post-Ev Post. Support this show via The Post-Evangelical Post at $4, 6, or $8/month. 25% of net revenue is donated to The Religious Exemption Accountability Project and White Homework. Exvangelical is a production of The Post-Evangelical Post, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew and John get granular. Joining the pod this week is Brandon Vedder. He's an award winning filmmaker known for his music videos, documentaries, and narrative films. In 2019 his documentary, Strange Negotiations, about David Bazan premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim. We talk about how he pitched the documentary idea to Dave, what it was like being on the road for the house shows, filming things by himself, youth group culture, and why he will always be interested in making films about religion. Then, Andrew and John rank the Pedro the Lion records and create their perfect Bazan set lists. Interview begins at 2:00, and the album rankings begin at 1:44:45.

In this episode, Andrew and John bear witness. But first, a different kind of taste test this week. Also, what are some of your favorite "throwback snacks" from your childhood? Then some voicemails about Phoenix and persevering in difficult times. *Content Warning* Andrew and John spend some time discussing the heartbreaking tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. If you would rather skip this section for your own self-care, please skip from 37:15 to 57:32. Finally, a track by track discussion of David Bazan's debut LP "Curse Your Branches." Album discussion starts at 1:00:22.

Today on Transmissions, guest Owen Ashworth of Advance Base/Casiotone For the Painfully Alone and Orindal Records joins host Jason P. Woodbury for a conversation covering life as an indie artist/label head, the merits of "gloss era" Bruce Springsteen, the influence of David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Joe Pera, CCR, working primarily as a solo artist, and diving into the heartland country music of KT Oslin and Nancy Griffith. Also covered? The importance of cool uncles and raiding your parents' record collections. Ashworth is a DIY lifer and a true head, and this conversation is as openhearted as you might expect.

Interviews with Matt & Darcie Lunsford, Bob Nanna & Todd Bell from Braid, Rainer Maria, American Football's Mike Kinsella, Pedro the Lion's David Bazan, and commentary from Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor and Aloha's Tony Cavallario. In this episode we meet the founders of Polyvinyl, and travel back with them to before the label existed, when they were publishing zines and putting on shows in their small Midwestern town in the early ‘90s. The label grows from a few errant 7”s and a compilation to release pivotal albums from Rainer Maria, Braid, and American Football.

We are BACK baby! Wood and Chris drive into another album, this week from Chris’s list. Once we get through all the small talk about the new Dune film, Squid Game and the other life events going on, we eventually talk about David Bazan’s 2011 album “Strange Negotiations” which we happen to believe are not...

In part 2 of my conversation with my good friend Aaron Schorch we explore the concepts of emotional sobriety, the irony of forging relationships with religious agendas, and how I was recently betrayed and called a heretic by my closest friends in the church.  Aaron is a photographer, yoga instructor, and an all around inquisitive and enthusiastic person.  Aaron shares his story of growing up in an evangelical culture, his ongoing work of deconstruction and connection, his struggles to make sense of the world, and spirituality in general.  Look up Aaron's work as a photographer at http://www.aaronschorch.com David Bazan Lyrics Quoted With the threat of hell hanging over my head like a haloI was made to believe in a couple of beautiful truthsThat eventually had the effect of completely unravelingThe powerful curse put on me by youWhen you set the tableAnd when you chose the scaleDid you write a riddleThat you knew they would fail?Did you make them trembleSo they would tell the tale?Did you push us when when we fell?If my mother cries when I tell her what I have discoveredThen I hope she remembers she taught me to follow my heartAnd if you bully her like you've done me with fear of damnationWell then I hope she can see you for what you areWhen you set the tableWhen you chose the scaleDid you write a riddleThat you knew they would fail?Did you make them trembleSo they would tell the tale?Did you push us when when we fell?And what am I afraid of?Whom did I betray?In what medieval kingdomDoes justice work this way?You knew what would happenAnd made us just the sameThen you, my lord, can take the blame

WE'RE BACK!! Luke moved! Jonathan was sad! But now they are continuing to follow their calling to fill your hearts and ears so full! This week, Luke and Jonathan dive into Pedro the Lion's 2002 release Control! There are few artists that have impacted Christian and, more specifically, former Christian music more than David Bazan. This record take the boys down memory lane! CALL US (205) 235-2379 Like and review on Apple Podcasts tysm we love you all!! Follow us on Instagram God bless!!

Two weeks in a row we feature songs written by David Bazan! Tyler Wolfe joins us to break down a song by his (one of Brandon's as well) favorite song writer. Check out Black Canyon by Pedro The Lion on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B07JM6DWCV?trackAsin=B07JLCLNXR&ref=dm_sh_HcXzIUlTZUzaDq5wpLICQE3Tu

Today's episode is a break down of Curse Your Branches by David Bazan - one of Brandon's favorite songwriters. Check it out on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B00FK974SM?trackAsin=B00FK979DC&ref=dm_sh_5aooVjAcXqlvRSOdkjv37TAee

Pedro The Lion's return in 2019 found David Bazan revitalized and passionate, crafting one of his strongest albums in years. Backed by his band, Bazan performs a set of songs from the new album, Phoenix, along with some Pedro classics in the KEXP Gathering Space. Recorded 1/18/2019. 8 songs - Yellow Bike, When They Really Get To Know You They Will Run, Gas and Matches, Model Homes, Keep Swinging, How I Remember, Quietest Friend, Kept SecretsSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musical guest David Bazan of Pedro the Lion returns along with improvisers Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Jon Gabrus! David plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about an apology for a mysterious drunken behavior, an anger management group that only makes patients angrier, and a cab driver who mishears his destination. Plus, a key witness sneaks suspicious boasts into his testimony and a mistress demands secrecy for unexpected reasons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musical guest David Bazan of Pedro the Lion returns along with improvisers Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Jon Gabrus! David plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about an apology for a mysterious drunken behavior, an anger management group that only makes patients angrier, and a cab driver who mishears his destination. Plus, a key witness sneaks suspicious boasts into his testimony and a mistress demands secrecy for unexpected reasons.

David Bazan stopped by Bro Bro Studios while we've been on break and we couldn't resist recording a new episode with him. We have a wonderful conversation with him about faith, writer's block and scary movies. Bazan also picked up the acoustic guitar and played a few tunes for us included here. We'll be back with more new episodes soon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry O'Connell (Stand By Me, Tomcats) joins Horatio and Chad in Bro Bro studios for an afternoon of drinking water out of a Pyrex measuring cup and telling stories. Jerry shares his audition process for the role of Vern in Stand By Me and how his father told him that movie would never be released. We learn Kiefer Sutherland is the ultimate wingman we all need. Also, beauty tips. Horatio shares his NOT rock-bottom party story and Chad proposes yet another rejected show title. The music of David Bazan's new album "Care" is featured. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Bazen, Pedro the Lion, joins the Mike Herrera Hour this week! He takes us way back into the the early days of Pedro the Lion & the Seattle Music Scene in the early 90s. So call the Priests and Paramedics because you're not going to know what hit you! Mike and Dave start out reminiscing about the past and move quickly into what it's like coming from a family of musicians and how it shapes your life. Then the guys discuss the secrets behind writing music and how Dave uses house shows to keep that music alive. More on David Bazan Per wiki David Bazan is an indie rock singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Bazan was the lead singer and creative force behind the band Pedro the Lion and was the lead singer of Headphones. In early 2006, he began performing and recording under his own name. Albums Curse Your Branches (September 1, 2009) Strange Negotiations (May 24, 2011) Blanco (May 13, 2016) Dark Sacred Night (November 11, 2016) Care (March 7, 2017) davidbazan Facebook Twitter Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Google Play | on Jabber Jaw #mikeherrerahour airs on @IDOBIradio -Friday and Sunday Nights and Tuesday Days - Live on IDOBI Radio Thanks to this week's sponsors: ziprecruiter.com/herrera Try ZipRecruiter for FREE Today. The Best Way to Post Jobs and Hire Fast. As your qualified candidates roll in, we make it easy to screen & rate them, allowing you to make the best hiring decisions for your business. All Candidates in One Place. MERCH ARSENAL MIKE Online: Website | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram SHOW NOTES Mike and Dave the early years [2:00] A family of musicians [10:00] Exploit the old ideas [12:00] David and the movie [16:30] The house show game is strong [18:00] Dave has shows and more to come [31:45] Working but not working [37:00] Winter is coming [39:00] Priests and Paramedics [42:30] The brain diary [46:30] Strange harmony [51:30] Dave's new music [58:00] Notable Links Discussed: Cormac McCarthy Fugazi Deerhoof Jeremy Enigk Bedhead