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The Itch Rock Podcast

The Itch Rock Podcast brings you artist interviews, album reviews, and concert stories from Aaron, KC, and Dan — three friends who’ve been rocking the airwaves on 89.1 KCLC-FM since 2004. They’re building community and exploring how music connects us, all with a lighthearted, semi-professional style. If it gets your head banging and your blood flowing, it’s an itch we’re here to scratch.

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E136 The Itch Awards Intermission: Memories and Honorees

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2023/01/09

This week, we're scratching The Itch to drop 20 extra albums on you... the Almost Top 20! We've done the calculatin' and collaboratin' and chosen the The Itch's official Top 20 albums of 2022... but we also had some individual favorites that didn't make the collective cut. Plus, we take a quick look back at concert memories from the year, all of which can be heard in greater detail in our Itch On Tour episodes. If you're listening to this on Monday, Jan 8, today's your last chance to vote for the 5

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00:59:42

E135 The Itch Awards Part 1: Nominees and Top EPs

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2023/01/05

This week, we're scratching The Itch for awards season, and you have a say! In part 1, we're presenting a few categories of our own, a few for you to vote on, and our top 5 EPs of the year! Click the links below to help us determine 2022's Best Debut, Breakout Artist, Best Cover, Song of the Year, and the Most Anticipated Release of 2023. We've even created a playlist of the nominees in case you need a refresher! Enjoy! VOTE: bit.ly/22itchawards LISTEN:

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Flavor of the Week: Kid Kapichi - Here's What You...

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2023/01/03

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E134 New Year's Evarela: A New Year's Conversation...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/12/31

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a New Year's celebration! Our friend Joey Varela of VRSTY joins us for the second time to discuss his recent and upcoming music, translating songs into Spanish, and the value of having true friends in the music industry. Enjoy, and happy 2023! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn,

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E133 Christmas Eva II: A Christmas Conversation with...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/12/24

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a holiday tradition! Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire joined us last year for an episode we dubbed Christmas Eva. And she was kind enough to join us again this year, which officially makes it annual! There are guests and there are friends in the podcast world, and as you'll quickly discover, Eva is squarely on the latter category. Join us for a free-flowing conversation about selling out their album release show, collaborating with the scorers of Stranger Things,

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E132 The Itch On Tour: Daryl Hall & Todd Rundgren

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2022/12/20

This week, we're scratching The Itch to visit Daryl's House! KC capped off our concert-going year with a couple of classics as he saw Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren! Not only was it an enjoyable show by a performer who's still challenging himself into his 70s, but with the recent passing of Christine McVie on our minds, it was a wonderful reminder to see the greats when you can. They won't be around forever. Plus, as promised, here's your Itch Christmas playlist. Happy holidays, and enjoy! If you like

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E131 The Itch On Tour: Rival Sons & Giovannie and the...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/12/13

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get into the holiday spirit! But we may be a couple of holidays behind. After being put on the back burner for our connected "Morothy" series (episodes 126-130), we're finally catching up with some wild concert experiences seeing Rival Sons' back-to-back shows in St Louis and Chicago in late October. Along the way, Dan is always aware of the exits, Aaron barely passes for 21, and KC has a scary experience that has nothing to do with Halloween. Enjoy

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E130 A Conversation with Sam Bam Koltun of Dorothy,...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/12/06

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk with a triple threat! Sam Bam Koltun LOVES playing guitar. So much so that the man is part of no less than three bands, while still finding time for more gigs on the side! Join us for a great chat about his work with Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, and Budderside (all of whom have released new music in 2022), playing with a busted finger, and his true feelings about a St Louis pizza staple! Shout out to Ari Strauss for the fantastic photo we used in this week's

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E129 A Conversation with Keith Wallen of Breaking...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/29

This week, we're scratching The Itch to go solo! Keith Wallen is a member of Breaking Benjamin, but he's also a solo artist and sought-after collaborator. His debut solo album This World Or The Next came out last year, and he just got back from a UK tour playing it in support of his friends from the band Red. We were fortunate enough to catch up with him to talk about his album (including the making of the video for "Fractured"), his experience working with high-profile acts, and his

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E128 Clipisode: Leftovers III

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/25

This week, we're scratching The Itch for gratitude! We've put together a collection of short bonus clips from each of our 2022 interviews as a way to reflect on all the fun we've had learning from and about people in the music world. And we're not even done with our interviews for the year! Stick around til the end to get a sneak peek of who's to come. Happy holidays, Itch listeners! We appreciate you so much, and we hope you enjoy this clipisode. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us

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E127 The Itch On Tour: Dirty Honey, Dorothy, & Mac...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/22

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get dirty! Well, Dirty Honey at least. In the promised follow-up to last week's Dorothy interview, we're discussing our experience seeing the two aforementioned artists on tour at Red Flag with Mac Saturn. We sat on this recording for a minute, but it paid off. Join us for a chat about a great "KSHE rock" show, wherein Dan takes a stab at a Shirt Alert and Aaron keeps acting a pest! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday

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E126 A Conversation with Dorothy

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/15

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a spiritual experience! Dorothy joins us to talk about her amazing new album Gifts From the Holy Ghost, battles of the soul, and learning a lesson about performance from a surprising source. It's a very unique conversation that goes in some unexpected directions. Things mentioned in this interview: Black Sheep video Sweet Dreams video Matt Pinfield interview Going There with Dr. Mike interview If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday

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E125 A Conversation with Myles and Layne Ulrich of...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/08

This week, we're scratching The Itch to explore a tennis legacy! And maybe a musical one as well. Myles and Layne Ulrich of Taipei Houston join us to talk about their debut album Once Bit Never Bored, as well as their experience playing alongside Muse, their philosophy on social media, and how to fill a room with sound as a two-man band. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis

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[Short Cuts] The Itch On Voting

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/07

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E124 A Conversation with Francesca Ludikar of 361...

The Itch Rock Podcast ·

2022/11/01

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a new interview series! Francesca Ludikar, Creative Director and co-founder of 361 Degrees Records alongside the band Nonpoint, joins us to explore the non-musical side of music as we explore The Itch On The Industry. Her skills behind the camera and beyond have played an essential role in Nonpoint's revitalization, as well as in the development of Sumo Cyco. Join us for a great talk about origins, assets, and how to direct a photo shoot without being in the

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