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Episode #213: Our Conversation with George Huntley

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with George Huntley (formerly of The Connells) about his latest solo album, "Higher Spirits".

Episode #212: Our Conversation with Murray Attaway of Guadalcanal Diary

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Murray Attaway (Guadalcanal Diary) about his latest solo album, "[Tense Music Plays]".

Episode #211: Our Conversation with Beth Kaplan and Judy Grunwald of Salem 66

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Beth Kaplan and Judy Grunwald of Salem 66 about their upcoming compilation release, "Salt".

Episode #210: Our Conversation with Richard Barone and Rob Norris of The Bongos

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Richard Barone and Rob Norris of The Bongos about their upcoming release, "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985".

Episode #209: Our Conversation with Jeff McDonald

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Jeff McDonald (Redd Kross) about the Redd Kross documentary, "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story".

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Episode #208: Our Conversation with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill about their album, "Long After the Fire".

Episode #207: Our Conversation with Willie Aron about Susanna Hoffs' "The Lost Record"

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Willie Aron about Susanna Hoffs' "The Lost Record."

Episode #206: Our Conversation with Bill Hein

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Bill Hein, co-founder of Label 51, Flatiron Recordings and Enigma Records.

Episode #205: Our Conversation with Steve Crabtree and Roy McDonald

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to  talk with Steve Crabtree and Roy McDonald about the reissues of "Coloured Heaven" and "Outside My Window" by The Things.

Episode #204: Our Conversation with Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Jennifer Otter Bickerdike about her upcoming book, "Eternal Flame: The Authorized Biography of The Bangles".

Episode #203: Our Conversation with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade and get an update on the band.

Episode #202: Our Conversation with Dan Epstein

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk with Dan Epstein, author of the Redd Kross biography, "Now You're One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross".

Episode #201: Our Conversation with Andrew Reich

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk to Andrew Reich, the director of the new Redd Kross documentary, "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story."

Episode #200: Twisted Dream Machine

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at the compilation "Twisted Dream Machine: The Paisley Underground. California's Psychedelic Renaissance: 1982-1986".

Episode #199: Our Conversation with Debbi Peterson

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Debbi Peterson about her cover of "Who We Are, Where We Live" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #198: Our Conversation with Don Dixon

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Don Dixon about his cover of "The Mississippi" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #197: Our Conversation with Derrick Anderson

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya and joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk with Derrick Anderson about his cover of "No One Cares" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #196: Our Conversation with Robbie Rist

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Robbie Rist about his cover of "Invisible Boyfriend" for the Continental Drifters tribute album, "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters".

Episode #195: Our Conversation with Sean Kelly and David Jenkins

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest co-host Ronnie Barnett to speak with the author of "White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story", Sean Kelly,  and the co-producer of the "We Are All Drifters: A Tribute to the Continental Drifters" CD, David Jenkins.

Episode #194: Our Conversation with Stephan Junca

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Stephan Junca of Rain Parade about playing drums with Rain Parade, his various musical projects, and even Jon Anderson.

Episode #193: Our Conversation with The Long Ryders

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Sid Griffin, Stephen McCarthy, and Greg Sowders of The Long Ryders about the newly released  "Native Sons" box set on Cherry Red Records.

Episode #192: Our Conversation with The Three O’Clock about Sixteen Tambourines

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya wrap up their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Danny Benair, Michael Quercio, and Louis Gutierrez of The Three O'Clock about the release of the remastered Sixteen Tambourines.

Episode #191: Our Conversation with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Matt Piucci and Steven Roback of Rain Parade about their latest release, "Last Rays of a Dying Sun".

Episode #190: Our Conversation with Steve Wynn

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Steve Wynn about his latest live solo album, Journeyman.

Episode #189: Our Conversation with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya start the Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup series by speaking with Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill of Action Skulls to discuss their latest album, "From a Running Horse".››

Episode #188: Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup Preview

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya share a preview of upcoming episodes that are part of a Paisley Underground 2023 New Release Roundup.

Episode #187: Crossover Episode with the JFJ Conspiracy Podcast-The Easybeats, ”Volume 3”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya continue their crossover episode with Frank, Jim, and Jerry of the JFJ Conspiracy Podcast to discuss The Easybeats, "Volume 3".

Episode #186: Our Conversation with Earle Mankey

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to speak with Earle Mankey about his career in music.

Episode #185: Our Conversation with Paul B. Cutler

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Paul B. Cutler about art, music, and his solo album, "Les Fleurs", released on In The Red Records.

Episode #184: Our Conversation With Steve Wynn

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Steve Wynn and get an update on The Dream Syndicate's documentary, the new CD box set, The Baseball Project's new song and album, and upcoming tour dates.

Episode #183: Recap of The Three O’Clock Panel Discussion

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya recap The Three O'Clock's panel discussion at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles on May 4, 2023. We feature video clips of several attendees from the event sharing their introductions to "Baroque Hoedown" and favorite songs from the album.

Episode #182: The Bangles, ”Everything”- Their ”Sgt. Pepper’s” or Private Pyle?

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) to talk about The Bangles' "Everything" album. Is this their "Sgt. Pepper's" or Private Pyle?

Episode #181: The Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade 2023 UK Tour Follow Up

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk about The Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade (acoustic) 2023 UK tour with guest Clive Jones.

Episode #180: First Listen: Rain Parade, ”Selections From the Upcoming LP ’Last Rays of a Dying Sun’”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya listen to the latest Rain Parade e.p., "Selections From the Upcoming LP 'Last Rays of a Dying Sun'" and share their reactions to the songs.

Episode #179: Our Conversation with Sid Griffin

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya talk to Sid Griffin of The Long Ryders about the band's latest album, "September November".

Episode #178: Our Conversation with Salvation Army members Michael and Louis

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett to talk to Michael Quercio and Louis Gutierrez about the Yep Roc reissue of the Salvation Army album.

Episode #177: Our Conversation With Murry Hammond

On the episode, Jeff and Soraya talk with Murry Hammond (Old 97s, The Long Ryders) about his music and his work with The Long Ryders.

Episode #176: Album Focus- Battery Acid, ”Rita”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at Battery Acid's album, "Rita".

Special Collaboration Episode with ”You Don’t Know Mojack”- The Last, ”Awakening”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are guests on the "You Don't Know Mojack" podcast to talk about The Last's album, "Awakening".

Episode #175: The Baseball Project

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at The Baseball Project.

Episode #174: Acoustic Paisley Underground

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya take a look at some acoustic songs by The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, The Three O'Clock, and The Bangles.

Episode #173: Album Focus-Rain Parade, ”Demolition”

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue their Album Focus series and take a look at Rain Parade's "Demolition".

Episode #172: Our Conversation with Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Frank Dragotto (The JFJ Conspiracy Podcast) to talk with Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald of The Muffs about the newly reissued album, "Really Really Happy".

Episode #171: Our Conversation with Flying Color

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs), and Hector Peñalosa and Dale Duncan of FLYING COLOR, for a conversation about the band, its music, and even a few stories.

Episode #170: Initial Response-The Dream Syndicate, ”Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya listen to The Dream Syndicate's new album, "Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions" for the first time and share their initial responses to the songs.

Episode #169: Album Focus-”Left of the Dial” Box Set

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya revisit their Album Focus series to discuss the "Left of the Dial" box set from Rhino Records.

Episode #168: Album Focus-Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969

On this episode, Jeff & Soraya continue the Album Focus series with a look at "Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969".

Episode #167: Our Conversation with ”You Don’t Know Mojack”

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by Brant Palko and Ryan Rodier, hosts of the "You Don't Know Mojack" podcast, to talk about SST Records and answer a few questions they have for us.

Episode #166: Howie Pyro Tribute

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya pay tribute to Howie Pyro and replay our conversation with Howie Pyro and Jeff McDonald about Bill Bartell.

Episode #165: Album Focus- Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995

On this episode, Jeff and Soraya bring back the Album Focus series to take a look at the "Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995" box set.