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Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan have a new podcast! Come join two (not so) ordinary family guys in the basement (or on the deck) as they talk about their lifelong obsessions with music. Now ... 5 days a week!
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One of the final intercontinental journeys of the year is on tap for the November 2025 New Music Train in this episode, as Kevin Porter hops on board near Baltimore and Roger Grace is on the platform in Scotland. You’ll get the freshest new music picks from Kevin and Roger, with songs from Runo Plum, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Massive Wagons, Nina Nesbitt and Linzi Clark.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
The November 2025 New Music Train heads up to Wisconsin and then down to South Carolina in today’s episode, picking up Bob Peterson and Harris King along the way. These two new music gurus guide you through new songs from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, The Lemon Twigs, Lifeguard, Sharp Pins, Motrik and Sister Ray Davies.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
The November 2025 New Music Train has been driven out of the depot by Jim and is ready for a haul across the Atlantic to pick up our New Music OG Steven Routledge. He puts a seasonal twist on his picks this month, with new music from Oromet, King Hannah and Neil Young.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Jim starts up the November New Music train with songs by Home Front and Hatchie. Plus, a Johnny Cash cover by Pulp.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
We note the sad passing of Bob Popik, DJ for the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, and replay a Rockin' the Suburbs episode on which he talked about his favorite band, the Smiths.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
Listener Kevin Porter joins Patrick in this episode to outline an idea he had for Best of 2025 picks: adding an option to include a song or album that you missed when it came out, but discovered at the end of the year. Kevin and Patrick provide some examples in the form of Annie DiRusso, Ned Rothenberg and Prewn.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and to wrap up the series, he goes to an all-time classic from 1951: Hank Williams and the Drifting Cowboys doing “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle).”
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and he ventures back to what some scholars call the “Big Bang” of modern country music: The 1927 Bristol Sessions. The Carter Family’s “Single Girl, Married Girl” goes into the Perfect Pop Hall of Fame in this episode.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and today he turns to an artist whose debut single became a number-one hit in the summer of 1996: Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine.”
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Patrick is going to add some country music to the Perfect Pop Pantheon and what better place to start than with the First Couple of Country Music, George Jones and Tammy Wynette?
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Paul Hayden joins Patrick to discuss the music and legacy of legendary Memphis guitarist Steve Cropper, who passed away this week at the age of 84.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
December 4, 1971: Look out the window at that fire … and the smoke on the water.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Ho ho ho, peoples! We put out a four-song Christmas EP! On red 7-inch vinyl! It's called "Rockin' the Holidays," and you can order your own copy at suburbspod.com/holiday-record
On today's episode, Jim explains why Rockin' the Holidays - featuring original songs by Wingtip Sloat, Frank Muffin, Quartjar and Harborcoat - is the perfect stocking stuffer.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
Happy Holidays, peoples! Jim's gift to you is the 1991 album "Yuletunes."
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
We pay tribute to the influential reggae artist Jimmy Cliff, who passed last week at the age of 81.
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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Jim inducts "I Wanna Be Loved" by the Heartbreakers into the Perfect Pop Pantheon. And makes a bold claim.
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Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
It’s the final trip for the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train, so why not make it a special one and pick up Liam McIndoe in Dublin? Liam climbs aboard with a trio of picks featuring new music from Lisa O’Neill, Just Mustard and Lankum.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
The Rocktober 2025 New Music Train makes one of its famous cross-continental journeys today, going from Sweden to Illinois. That makes Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney your guides and they will bring you the latest on new material from Nektar, Courtney Marie Andrews, Moundrag, Southern River Band and Laura Cox.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
It's a trip through upstate South Carolina for the Rocktober 2025 New Music Train. Harris King is your guide and the soundtrack comprises new releases from The Bats, Possible Humans and Upchuck.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
The Rocktober 2025 New Music Train doesn’t stray too far from home on today’s episode, going from just outside Baltimore to onboard Kevin Porter, and then heading to Washington, D.C. to pick up a first-time passenger, Michael Zwirn. Along the way, you’ll hear about new releases from Snocaps, The Belair Lip Bombs, Flock of Dimes and Mirah.
Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.
Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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