Independent Minded

Episode 80 features Dean Dinning, founding member and bass player of Santa Barbara alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Dean talks about the band’s long history, rejecting pop songs, building a community, and jamming with Steve Perry./ Songs from Toad the Wet Sprocket featured on the podcast include 'New Constellation' and 'All I Want'./ Find out more about Toad the Wet Sprocket at toadthewetsprocket.com/ Follow Toad the Wet Sprocket on Twitter @toadthewetsprocketSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 79 features Delila Paz, lead singer of New York City rock band The Last Internationale. Delila talks about the band’s forthcoming album, Soul On Fire, going indie after a major label deal, existential crises, music therapy, and changing the world with rock n’ roll./ Songs from The Last Internationale featured on the podcast include 'Hard Times' and 'Soul On Fire'./ Find out more about The Last Internationale at tlinyc.com/ Follow The Last Internationale on Twitter @TLImusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 78 features Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer and guitarist of Houston alternative rock band Blue October. Justin talks about producing the new album, starting his own label, getting sober, meeting his wife, and second chances./ Songs from Blue October featured on the podcast include 'I Hope You're Happy' and 'Into The Ocean'./ Find out more about Blue October at blueoctober.com/ Follow Blue October on Twitter @blueoctoberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 77 features Altamont indie pop duo The Parlor. Jen and Eric talk about their new album, Kiku, mysticism, meeting in an elevator, running the family farm, and facing grief./ Songs from The Parlor featured on the podcast include 'In' and 'You'./ Find out more about The Parlor at theparlormusic.com/ Follow The Parlor on Twitter @theparlormusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 76 features Baltimore indie rock duo Ed Schrader's Music Beat. Devlin and Ed talk about facing the music, Billy Joel, The Buffalo Bills, mooching off Dan Deacon, and making the album their hearts wanted to make./ Songs from Ed Schrader's Music Beat featured on the podcast include 'Riddles' and 'Tom'./ Find out more about Ed Schrader's Music Beat at edschradersmusicbeat.bandcamp.com/ Follow Ed Schrader's Music Beat on Twitter @ed_schraderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 75 features New York City indie rock band We Are Scientists. Keith and Chris talk about their new album, Megaplex, label hopping, Letterman, cats, Walkmen, and fruit leather jackets./ Songs from We Are Scientists featured on the podcast include 'Your Light Has Changed' and 'Not Another Word'./ Find out more about We Are Scientists at wearescientists.com/ Follow We Are Scientists on Twitter @wearescientistsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 74 features Memphis singer/songwriter and author Mike Doughty. Mike talks about his artistic roots in New York City, crowdfunding, writing a book, rock operas, and the "dark days" of Soul Coughing. / Songs from Mike Doughty featured on the podcast include 'I Can't Believe I Found You In that Town' and 'Wait! You'll Find A Better Way'./ Find out more about Mike Doughty at mikedoughty.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter @Mike_Doughty_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 73 features New York City rock band Longwave. Steve, Christian and Jason talk about the band's start in NYC, the end of their 'indefinite hiatus,' and their long-awaited comeback./ Songs from Longwave featured on the podcast include 'There's A Fire' and 'Sideways Sideways Rain'./ Find out more about Longwave at longwavetheband.com/ Follow Longwave on Twitter @LongwavethebandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 72 features New Jersey punk rock band The Nectars. Baron and Jessica talk about Dirty Jerz, toxic situations, being a 'weed band', and demanding sex./ Songs from The Nectars featured on the podcast include 'I Want It' and 'Heaven'./ Find out more about The Nectars at thenectarsmusic.com/ Follow The Nectars on Twitter @TheNectarsMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 71 features Philadelphia indie rock band The Districts. Rob, Braden, Connor and Pat talk about their latest album, Popular Manipulations, signing with Fat Possum Records, cuddling on the road, and Pat's man crush on The Beatles./ Songs from The Districts featured on the podcast include 'Violet' and 'Salt'./ Find out more about The Districts at thedistrictsband.com/ Follow The Districts on Twitter @TheDistrictsPaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 70 features Brooklyn guitarist and visual artist Jason Bartell. Jason talks about Mythless, his new music outlet, his time in influential indie rock band Fang Island, his crush on Toronto, and musical maximalism./ Songs from Mythless featured on the podcast include 'P.O.' and the world premiere of 'Thread Tugging.'/ Find out more about Mythless at mythless.com/ Follow Mythless on Instagram/Twitter @mythlessmusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 69 features New York City garage rockers Dolly Spartans. Michael and Jesse talk about supporting the ACLU, chasing bread trucks, running into Liam Payne, and dealing with the death of a bandmate./ Songs from Dolly Spartans featured on the podcast include 'When The Wheels Stopped Moving' and 'I Hear The Dead'./ Find out more about Dolly Spartans at dollyspartans.bandcamp.com/ Follow Dolly Spartans on Twitter @dollyspartansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 68 features Rob Reiner, acclaimed director, producer and Emmy Award winning actor. Rob talks about his new political drama "LBJ," working with Woody Harrelson, and meeting his wife on the set of "When Harry Met Sally."/ Songs featured on the podcast include 'Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight' by Spinal Tap./ Watch the trailer for "LBJ" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBX-SYq3v3c/ Follow Rob on Twitter @robreinerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 67 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Black Wail, The World's Greatest Detective, Baptista, One Hundred Thousand, and Beat The System. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 66 features Scott Ian, rhythm guitarist and founding member of New York thrash metal legends Anthrax. Scott talks about his new tell-all book, Access All Areas, giving zero f**ks about being bald, worshiping KISS, and eating meat loaf with Meat Loaf./ Songs from Anthrax featured on the podcast include 'In My World.'/ Find out more about Scott Ian at scott-ian.com/ Follow Scott on Twitter @Scott_IanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 65 features New York City singer/songwriter Ron Scalzo. Guest host Andrew Magnotta from the band One Hundred Thousand talks to me about my new album, I Gotta Rock, how to host a podcast, and songs about doin' it./ Songs from Ron Scalzo featured on the podcast include 'I Gotta Rock' and 'White Knights'./ Find out more about Ron Scalzo at baldfreak.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter @BaldFreakMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 64 features Seattle indie rocker Noah Gundersen. Noah talks about his new album, White Noise, having confidence, making music with his sister, and the advantages of not having a backup plan./ Songs from Noah Gundersen featured on the podcast include 'The Sound' and an acoustic in-studio performance of 'Bad Desire'./ Find out more about Noah Gundersen at noahgundersenmusic.com/ Follow Noah on Twitter @noahgundersenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 63 features Brooklyn sludge rock band Spotlights. Mario, Sarah and Chris talk about the new album, Seismic, tales from the road opening for Deftones and Melvins, and their rock n' roll love story. / Songs from Spotlights featured on the podcast include 'Learn To Breathe' and 'The Opening'. / Find out more about Spotlights at spotlights.bandcamp.com / Follow Spotlights on Twitter @SpotlightsbandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 62 features Rou Reynolds, vocalist & frontman of UK rock band Enter Shikari. Rou talks about the band's new album, The Spark, panic attacks, the healing power of music, and which is sexier - trumpet or trombone. He also pokes fun at my Brooklyn accent.Songs from Enter Shikari featured on the podcast include Live Outside and Rabble Rouser.Find out more about Enter Shikari at entershikari.comFollow Enter Shikari on Twitter @entershikariSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 61 features Oakland blues rocker Fantastic Negrito. Fantastic talks about his Grammy-award winning album, The Last Days of Oakland, stage fright, growing weed, and being discovered by the late Chris Cornell.Songs from Fantastic Negrito featured on the podcast include Lost In A Crowd and Push Back.Find out more about Fantastic Negrito at fantasticnegrito.comFollow Fantastic on Twitter @MusicNegritoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.