Podcasts
E217: Susan Compo & Derek Ridgers on punks, goths and new romantics

In this episode we welcome not one but two wonderful guests to RBP Towers. Susan Compo and Derek Ridgers have been trans-Atlantic pals for decades…
(ICYMI) Episode 8: Meet The Beatles Part 2

The show opens December 27th, 1961, at the Cavern Club where Pete Best calls in sick, and the boys bring in Richard Starkey – Ringo Starr to the world – to sit in on drums, his first paid gig with…
(ICYMI) Episode 7: Meet The Beatles Part 1

Arrival: we begin the show on February 7th, 1964, in the first-class cabin aboard Pan American Airlines Flight 101 from London to New York City. It’s a raucous, party atmosphere, but John Lennon, for…
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab

According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives,…
"Since I've Been Gone" With Graham Bonnet

Graham Bonnet's time with Rainbow was marked by both success and challenges. Reflecting on the band's hit "Since You've Been Gone," Bonnet recalls,…
Shades Of Deep Purple

Learn about the immense cast of characters who ARE Deep Purple, and find about some near misses that might surprise you! Unexpected twists can be so…
Ep528: The Legacy of SNFU with Brent & Marc Belke

SNFU founders Marc and Brent Belke discuss band history, rare recordings, records, vinyl reissues on Trust Records, upcoming events at the Punk Rock Museum & more. Topics Include: Marc and Brent…
S8E437 – Wire '154' with Larry Crane

Renowned producer/engineer Larry Crane (Sleater-Kinney, The Decemberists, The Go-Betweens, Elliott Smith…as well as editor and founder of Tape Op…
Ep527: Tales from the Stooges with Mike Watt

Mike Watt played with Iggy & The Stooges for over 10 years – today he shares all about his times with the brotherhood – Iggy, the Asheton Brothers, Steve Mackay, the comeback tours, The…
Graham Parker

Graham Parker reveals the story behind his debut album Howlin’ Wind. Parker recalls his journey from suburban Surrey The post Graham Parker appeared first on The Strange Brew .
Ep526: Tales From The Stooges with Larry Mullins

Larry Mullins (Stooges, Swans, Nick Cave) discusses his love of the Stooges, playing with Iggy and the Asheton Brothers and shares how he and Mike Watt reworked several Stooges tracks for multiple…
Drew Holcomb (Live from NYC's Cherry Lane Theatre)

In July, Malcolm Gladwell taped a live episode of Broken Record at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. It was a wonderful night of conversation…
It's An Alice's Restaurant MassacreePeat!!!

This Massacrepreat of our original episode from 2024 is dedicated to our dearly departed brother, Pierre Robert, as well as Alice Brock, the story's…
Ep525: RSD with Jen Keenan – Queen B Vinyl Cafe

Jen Keenan reveals how she built a thriving vinyl destination in rural Arizona, Queen B Vinyl Cafe, combining record sales with coffee roasting, ramen, and live music in a 12,000-person town. Topics…
Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg talks about his life in music and activism, from his early days and the DIY spirit The post Billy Bragg appeared first on The Strange Brew .
