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Covering the White Stripes' entire catalogue - one random song at a time. Episodes every Tuesday.
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We're discussing "Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me?" on this week's episode w/ photographer Chris Polinsky.
A devoted fan who captured the band at a pivotal gig at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and later performing at SNL, where he worked as a photography assistant.
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A devoted fan who captured the band at a pivotal gig at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and later performing at SNL, where he worked as a photography assistant.
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Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me? ft. Chris Polinsky
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February 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We're discussing "Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me?" on this week's episode w/ photographer Chris Polinsky.
A devoted fan who captured the band at a pivotal gig at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and later performing at SNL, where he worked as a photography assistant.
open.spotify.com/episode/4b6j...
A devoted fan who captured the band at a pivotal gig at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and later performing at SNL, where he worked as a photography assistant.
open.spotify.com/episode/4b6j...
We're talking about "I'm Bound to Pack It Up" w/ Jack FM's Jason Manning.
A fantastic track off 2000's De Stijl that showcased early on, just how good Jack and Meg were at the songwriting craft.
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A fantastic track off 2000's De Stijl that showcased early on, just how good Jack and Meg were at the songwriting craft.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
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I'm Bound to Pack It Up ft. Jason Manning
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February 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
We're talking about "I'm Bound to Pack It Up" w/ Jack FM's Jason Manning.
A fantastic track off 2000's De Stijl that showcased early on, just how good Jack and Meg were at the songwriting craft.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
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A fantastic track off 2000's De Stijl that showcased early on, just how good Jack and Meg were at the songwriting craft.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
open.spotify.com/episode/7fjp...
It was bound to happen sooner or later... time to discuss the worst White Stripes song of all time "Who's A Big Baby?"
While the song is horrible, the conversation with Brett from the Vidos was a treat.
Big laughs, Broken Bricks' guitar tabs nostalgia and more!
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While the song is horrible, the conversation with Brett from the Vidos was a treat.
Big laughs, Broken Bricks' guitar tabs nostalgia and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/5yjg...
Who's A Big Baby? ft. Brett Hornall (The Vidos)
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January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
It was bound to happen sooner or later... time to discuss the worst White Stripes song of all time "Who's A Big Baby?"
While the song is horrible, the conversation with Brett from the Vidos was a treat.
Big laughs, Broken Bricks' guitar tabs nostalgia and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/5yjg...
While the song is horrible, the conversation with Brett from the Vidos was a treat.
Big laughs, Broken Bricks' guitar tabs nostalgia and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/5yjg...
The White Stripes let a student filmmaker capture their four nights at NYC's Bowery Ballroom in 2002.
This film captures the band onstage, offstage, backstage, and drunk in the streets of New York.
Ryan reviews the flick on our new Patreon.
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This film captures the band onstage, offstage, backstage, and drunk in the streets of New York.
Ryan reviews the flick on our new Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/148981...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The White Stripes let a student filmmaker capture their four nights at NYC's Bowery Ballroom in 2002.
This film captures the band onstage, offstage, backstage, and drunk in the streets of New York.
Ryan reviews the flick on our new Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/148981...
This film captures the band onstage, offstage, backstage, and drunk in the streets of New York.
Ryan reviews the flick on our new Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/148981...
Speaking with Spike Eskin this week to discuss the song Conquest, and the time he played the Icky Thump album on the radio in Chicago two weeks before it's release.
The station quickly received a very angry phone call from Jack White before a Stripes gig in Spain.
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The station quickly received a very angry phone call from Jack White before a Stripes gig in Spain.
open.spotify.com/episode/6hru...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Speaking with Spike Eskin this week to discuss the song Conquest, and the time he played the Icky Thump album on the radio in Chicago two weeks before it's release.
The station quickly received a very angry phone call from Jack White before a Stripes gig in Spain.
open.spotify.com/episode/6hru...
The station quickly received a very angry phone call from Jack White before a Stripes gig in Spain.
open.spotify.com/episode/6hru...
Discussing a song title so harsh even Bob Dylan was taken aback. You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told) was one of the final singles released by the White Stripes and helps paint a picture of Jack White's solo work that followed.
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You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told) ft. Kaylie Russell
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January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Discussing a song title so harsh even Bob Dylan was taken aback. You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told) was one of the final singles released by the White Stripes and helps paint a picture of Jack White's solo work that followed.
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Hotel Yorba is the topic of the new podcast!
@schaaptop.bsky.social drags his wife AND sister, both named Amanda, on to discuss this stand-out and sentimental White Stripes track off White Blood Cells.
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@schaaptop.bsky.social drags his wife AND sister, both named Amanda, on to discuss this stand-out and sentimental White Stripes track off White Blood Cells.
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Hotel Yorba ft. The Amandas
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January 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Hotel Yorba is the topic of the new podcast!
@schaaptop.bsky.social drags his wife AND sister, both named Amanda, on to discuss this stand-out and sentimental White Stripes track off White Blood Cells.
Listen on Spotify:
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@schaaptop.bsky.social drags his wife AND sister, both named Amanda, on to discuss this stand-out and sentimental White Stripes track off White Blood Cells.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2S5T...
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Peppermint is a good flavor, I’m always happy to see it get a little runway this time of year
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Peppermint is a good flavor, I’m always happy to see it get a little runway this time of year
Ryan and @wrestlingbrain.net go bowling downtown at The Red Door this week discussing the White Stripes' song about pinball and losing your gal to Mr. Clean.
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Hand Springs ft. Josh Custodio
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December 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Ryan and @wrestlingbrain.net go bowling downtown at The Red Door this week discussing the White Stripes' song about pinball and losing your gal to Mr. Clean.
Watch on YouTube:
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Watch on YouTube:
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And it's no trick, to make a lot of money.
If all you want, is to make a lot of money!
Fantastic episode w/ @gigimarie.music discussing all things Citizen Kane and The Union Forever, one of the absolute best White Stripes songs.
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If all you want, is to make a lot of money!
Fantastic episode w/ @gigimarie.music discussing all things Citizen Kane and The Union Forever, one of the absolute best White Stripes songs.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
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The Union Forever ft. Gigi Marie
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December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
And it's no trick, to make a lot of money.
If all you want, is to make a lot of money!
Fantastic episode w/ @gigimarie.music discussing all things Citizen Kane and The Union Forever, one of the absolute best White Stripes songs.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
open.spotify.com/episode/7bfX...
If all you want, is to make a lot of money!
Fantastic episode w/ @gigimarie.music discussing all things Citizen Kane and The Union Forever, one of the absolute best White Stripes songs.
Listen on Spotify Podcasts:
open.spotify.com/episode/7bfX...
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I had such a wonderful time discussing The White Stripes’ “The Union Forever” with Ryan on @hardestpodtopod.bsky.social !!
🤍✨🖤✨♥️✨🖤✨🤍
Listen to it now: youtu.be/F5PfWOckIVI?...
🤍✨🖤✨♥️✨🖤✨🤍
Listen to it now: youtu.be/F5PfWOckIVI?...
The Union Forever ft. Gigi Marie
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December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I had such a wonderful time discussing The White Stripes’ “The Union Forever” with Ryan on @hardestpodtopod.bsky.social !!
🤍✨🖤✨♥️✨🖤✨🤍
Listen to it now: youtu.be/F5PfWOckIVI?...
🤍✨🖤✨♥️✨🖤✨🤍
Listen to it now: youtu.be/F5PfWOckIVI?...
"Jimmy The Exploder" this week on the podcast.
One of the White Stripes' oldest songs, played at their first gig ever, and is the opening track on their debut album.
The perfect welcome mat to Jack and Meg!
Listen on Spotify:
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One of the White Stripes' oldest songs, played at their first gig ever, and is the opening track on their debut album.
The perfect welcome mat to Jack and Meg!
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/4zKf...
Jimmy The Exploder ft. Zach Butcher (The Jakal)
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December 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Jimmy The Exploder" this week on the podcast.
One of the White Stripes' oldest songs, played at their first gig ever, and is the opening track on their debut album.
The perfect welcome mat to Jack and Meg!
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/4zKf...
One of the White Stripes' oldest songs, played at their first gig ever, and is the opening track on their debut album.
The perfect welcome mat to Jack and Meg!
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/4zKf...
"This Protector" with @melgiannini.bsky.social
The raw and emotional finale to White Blood Cells leaves you wanting more every time you listen.
Melissa covered the White Stripes in their early days, and gives some great insight into Detroit's garage rock scene.
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The raw and emotional finale to White Blood Cells leaves you wanting more every time you listen.
Melissa covered the White Stripes in their early days, and gives some great insight into Detroit's garage rock scene.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nq0...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"This Protector" with @melgiannini.bsky.social
The raw and emotional finale to White Blood Cells leaves you wanting more every time you listen.
Melissa covered the White Stripes in their early days, and gives some great insight into Detroit's garage rock scene.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nq0...
The raw and emotional finale to White Blood Cells leaves you wanting more every time you listen.
Melissa covered the White Stripes in their early days, and gives some great insight into Detroit's garage rock scene.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nq0...
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It’s all about “This Protector”- the second of my three favorite songs by The White Stripes. So many gems from this episode, including Detroit insider Melissa Giannini reminiscing over The Gold Dollar.
(long live the dive bar!!!)
✨🖤✨
It’s all about “This Protector”- the second of my three favorite songs by The White Stripes. So many gems from this episode, including Detroit insider Melissa Giannini reminiscing over The Gold Dollar.
(long live the dive bar!!!)
✨🖤✨
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November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Currently listening to the latest @hardestpodtopod.bsky.social
It’s all about “This Protector”- the second of my three favorite songs by The White Stripes. So many gems from this episode, including Detroit insider Melissa Giannini reminiscing over The Gold Dollar.
(long live the dive bar!!!)
✨🖤✨
It’s all about “This Protector”- the second of my three favorite songs by The White Stripes. So many gems from this episode, including Detroit insider Melissa Giannini reminiscing over The Gold Dollar.
(long live the dive bar!!!)
✨🖤✨
It's Rag and Bone time!!
Our good pal Nate from Dead Summer returns to discuss one of the catchiest and quirkiest tracks in the White Stripes catalogue.
A very late addition to Icky Thump, this song made the album that much more memorable.
Listen on Spotify:
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Our good pal Nate from Dead Summer returns to discuss one of the catchiest and quirkiest tracks in the White Stripes catalogue.
A very late addition to Icky Thump, this song made the album that much more memorable.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/38g4...
Rag and Bone ft. Nate Prevedoros (Dead Summer)
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November 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's Rag and Bone time!!
Our good pal Nate from Dead Summer returns to discuss one of the catchiest and quirkiest tracks in the White Stripes catalogue.
A very late addition to Icky Thump, this song made the album that much more memorable.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/38g4...
Our good pal Nate from Dead Summer returns to discuss one of the catchiest and quirkiest tracks in the White Stripes catalogue.
A very late addition to Icky Thump, this song made the album that much more memorable.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/38g4...
A great deal of this week's podcast is devoted to the White Stripes being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
@schaaptop.bsky.social pens an essay, discusses the ceremony further, then touches on the song this week... Slicker Drips
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@schaaptop.bsky.social pens an essay, discusses the ceremony further, then touches on the song this week... Slicker Drips
Listen on Spotify:
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White Stripes Enter the Rock Hall ... and Slicker Drips
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November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A great deal of this week's podcast is devoted to the White Stripes being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
@schaaptop.bsky.social pens an essay, discusses the ceremony further, then touches on the song this week... Slicker Drips
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0yJj...
@schaaptop.bsky.social pens an essay, discusses the ceremony further, then touches on the song this week... Slicker Drips
Listen on Spotify:
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It's the special cross-over episode you didn't think you'd need! Paul and James from The Third Men Podcast join Ryan this week to discuss "Hello Operator" and a whole lot more.
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Listen on Spotify:
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Hello Operator ft. The Third Men Podcast (Special Cross-over Episode)
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November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's the special cross-over episode you didn't think you'd need! Paul and James from The Third Men Podcast join Ryan this week to discuss "Hello Operator" and a whole lot more.
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Listen on Spotify:
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We're breaking down Broken Bricks on the pod this week.
Learned man and hardcore drummer Matt Kerr returns this punk rock Stripes banger that might be the only original White Stripes track with lyrics not written by Jack White.
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Learned man and hardcore drummer Matt Kerr returns this punk rock Stripes banger that might be the only original White Stripes track with lyrics not written by Jack White.
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
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Broken Bricks ft. Matt Kerr (Terrifying Girls High School)
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We're breaking down Broken Bricks on the pod this week.
Learned man and hardcore drummer Matt Kerr returns this punk rock Stripes banger that might be the only original White Stripes track with lyrics not written by Jack White.
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
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Learned man and hardcore drummer Matt Kerr returns this punk rock Stripes banger that might be the only original White Stripes track with lyrics not written by Jack White.
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
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Alexis Young, lead singer of 'Blonde Diamond' joins the show to discuss "In the Cold, Cold Night" - arguably the Stripes' most intimate song, AND with Meg White on lead vocals.
This was an excellent conversation, and a GREAT episode!
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This was an excellent conversation, and a GREAT episode!
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
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In the Cold, Cold Night ft. Alexis Young (Blonde Diamond)
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October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Alexis Young, lead singer of 'Blonde Diamond' joins the show to discuss "In the Cold, Cold Night" - arguably the Stripes' most intimate song, AND with Meg White on lead vocals.
This was an excellent conversation, and a GREAT episode!
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
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This was an excellent conversation, and a GREAT episode!
Listen on Spotify podcasts:
open.spotify.com/episode/6SbF...
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I was brave enough to go on a White Stripes podcast and say “I don’t really like their gimmick”
This pod is really fun and if you’re a Stripes fan you should be listening regardless of me being a generational hater
This pod is really fun and if you’re a Stripes fan you should be listening regardless of me being a generational hater
Take all your problems and rip 'em apart.
@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
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@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
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Little Acorns ft. John Cullen
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October 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I was brave enough to go on a White Stripes podcast and say “I don’t really like their gimmick”
This pod is really fun and if you’re a Stripes fan you should be listening regardless of me being a generational hater
This pod is really fun and if you’re a Stripes fan you should be listening regardless of me being a generational hater
Take all your problems and rip 'em apart.
@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0IAY...
@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0IAY...
Little Acorns ft. John Cullen
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October 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Take all your problems and rip 'em apart.
@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0IAY...
@johncullen.bsky.social joins the show to discuss 'Little Acorns.'
They chat about the song's serendipitous origins, then John and Ryan begin a spirited conversation about the band's approach to music.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0IAY...
Our podcast provider cut the last ten minutes of the new podcast off.
The proper length: 1hr 6min. If you see a 55min episode, its the old one.
The file has been re-uploaded and published to all podcast feeds!
The proper length: 1hr 6min. If you see a 55min episode, its the old one.
The file has been re-uploaded and published to all podcast feeds!
October 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Our podcast provider cut the last ten minutes of the new podcast off.
The proper length: 1hr 6min. If you see a 55min episode, its the old one.
The file has been re-uploaded and published to all podcast feeds!
The proper length: 1hr 6min. If you see a 55min episode, its the old one.
The file has been re-uploaded and published to all podcast feeds!
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Always a pleasure talking to @schaaptop.bsky.social about one of my favorite bands. Somehow, we also talk about The Jetsons, Robocop, Tesla versus Edison, wacky drum kits and about 100 other bands as well.
Maybe we did the Astro on the podcast this week.
@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
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@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
Listen on Spotify:
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Astro ft. Dan Saraceni
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September 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Always a pleasure talking to @schaaptop.bsky.social about one of my favorite bands. Somehow, we also talk about The Jetsons, Robocop, Tesla versus Edison, wacky drum kits and about 100 other bands as well.
Maybe we did the Astro on the podcast this week.
@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xM2...
@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xM2...
Astro ft. Dan Saraceni
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September 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Maybe we did the Astro on the podcast this week.
@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xM2...
@cultureoflosing.bsky.social certainly did the Astro.
Dan and Ryan discuss this catchy, rowdy track off the White Stripes' debut album.
Listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xM2...
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if you asked me if I wanted to drink $1.25 pints of papst during happy hour at Jay's Upstairs and watch the white stripes, i'd tell you yes.
September 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
if you asked me if I wanted to drink $1.25 pints of papst during happy hour at Jay's Upstairs and watch the white stripes, i'd tell you yes.