In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast

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The usual format is this: we pick a song from the 1950s or 1960s (genres range from garage, R&B, Girl Groups, Motown and Doo-Wop), and discuss three versions of that song, or sometimes we just play a song we haven’t heard before and react to it. We’ve covered classics like “Little Bit o’ Soul” and “Psychotic Reaction” to rarities like “Jump and Dance” by the Carnaby, and “Ringo I Love You” by Bonnie Jo Mason (aka Cher). Our aim is to discuss what makes these songs interesting, ineffable, or even intolerable. We place special emphasis on the “moments” in these songs where, perhaps, a new interpretation will emerge from. A close look at song structure is also present in our discussions. If that sounds academic, maybe it is a little bit, but we like to keep the analysis in the spirit of the songs we speak of – which means we drink some spirits (for Erik, it’s bourbon, for Weldon, it’s Stambecco) – and that means by the third song, things can get a little wild. Basically, we talk about rock!

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  • Dr Fate
    The Gorilla should have come out before the Monkey
    I could not agree more. 5 stars. Please do an episode on “Triangles” by Danny’s Reasons. In the meantime, heading to the river to get a duck.
  • LydianalaMode
    Wonderful! BUT RUSH IS CANADA’s biggest rock band, right?!
    For everyone who loves 60s music and indie music and just great rock music, and who loves to discover wonderfully quirky covers/interpretations of songs they love, this is your podcast. Our two hosts are both very savvy musically and very knowledgeable about the culture and recording histories of every band they cover — and not Wikipedia-type knowledge either. Episodes are meaty and solid. Genuine stuff and very clever! — However I am listening to the “No Sugar Tonight” episode (thank you as the Guess Who’s version is my third favorite all-time song after “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic”I know you won’t be doing The Police) and “More than this” by Roxy Music (yes I’m a new waver like you gentlemen are garage rockers), and I am screaming at you from across the US/Canada border in the middle of the night that SURELY Rush is Canada’s biggest all-time rock band? Or were you just teasing us? Also loved your episode on “Pictures of Matchstick Men,” which is also one of my all-time faves! Have you gentlemen listened to the cover by the British shoegaze band KVB? It was released in 2023, and as a lifelong new waver, I really, really love the interpretation of Francis’s masterpiece! Also, the covers of “no sugar tonight” especially the 60s psychedelic version went on my playlist immediately! LOVE THE SHOW
  • Senile79
    Nothing quite like it
    I'm very picky about music podcasts. I can tell when the host(s) haven't done their homework, or sound like they're reading off a wikipedia page. I can assure you, this podcast does not fall into that category. The hosts get very deep into the weeds, exhaustively dissecting minute details of songs and their history. It helps that these guys know their stuff and clearly have a deep admiration for the material. In the wrong hands, this podcast would "be kind of a drag", but thankfully it manages to be funny and upbeat, and I always learn something new. Great job, guys!
  • Webcam McMuncie
    The only academic garage rock podcast from America’s hat!
    I’ve been a listener from the single digit podcasts - always fun, always pedantic, always perfectly too long. Moon episode? Where’s Land Beyond the Moon!?!?!? I gave you a chance. We’re done. And where’s my jingle dogs doing Sweets for My Sweet? Bring it back or else!!!!
  • marcopervo
    Go, Go-Go, Go Garage Podcast!
    A discussion covering all things fantastic about “Go, Go Gorilla” and a two parter explaining in brutal detail how perfect a song “96 Tears” is makes me realize that there are others who care about what’s really important.
  • EYEBALL HATRED
    Get Over Here
    I must fall with the door into the house. I love this podcast. I found it searching online for Dutch idioms. We have a lot of Dutch flags down here in the States outside stores letting you know they're open. If you haven't listened but are reading this, you are very close. One hundred nears. The days in between waiting for the next episode just fly by!
  • jimmy_the_worm
    I'll review this as many times as I have to, iTunes
    I discovered this show a few months ago, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Weldon and Erik are extremely well-versed in their chosen topic but with absolutely none of the pretension you'd find in your average record-store clerk, say. They have great taste in '60s garage, funny and interesting insights, and frankly adorable Canadian accents. I don't listen to many podcasts, but I'm currently burning my way through the backlog of episodes I missed and loving every minute. Highly recommended for anyone who likes the Beatles but is sick of hearing how great they are already, we get it.
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