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PODCAST

Anywhere The Needle Drops

Red Chuck Productions

Host Justin Flagel chats with musicians, artists, bloggers, and anyone else with a story. life is a story. live it. tell it.

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01:03:15

Bobcat Opossum

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2025/03/27

Ellen and Sean of Bobcat Opossum join me in Theory One Studios, the new home of Anywhere the Needle Drops, to discuss their flavor of traditional music as a duo and in their larger projects, Soltre and Debutante. included song: The True and Historically Unembellished Story of the Reno Brothers- from the album "Look What The Bobcat Dragged In" release July 1, 2024 and recorded by Nate Butler of Nimble Wit Productions. official websites: bobcatopossum.com bobcatopossum.bandcamp.com Instagram:

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51:18

May Erlewine

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2025/03/13

May Erlewine is another example of the best in Michigan music and has long been on Justin’s interview wishlist. He and May sit down in the green room of the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks before a recent show. They discuss how her new album, What It Takes, is both a return to a past self and a stretch of her current self. Check out the latest single from the new album, Creature, before the interview. Special thanks to The Acorn Theater for allowing us to record at the theater, as well as all of their

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33:23

Abbie Thomas Returns For AtND Live!

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2025/03/06

Abbie Thomas is back on AtND, this time with her band The Crazy Hearts and special guest, Corey Ronell! The team joined us for a fantastic evening in Theory One Studios for another AtND Live! You'll get to hear two tracks from that studio session, as well as a short interview with Abbie. I highly recommend checking out the videos of each song (links below), as Charles Nelson of On Base Productions (not to mention Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions) did an amazing job of capturing the magic in

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01:05:57

Robert Rolfe Feddersen & Terri Ann

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2025/02/27

Robert Rolfe Feddersen has been rocking audiences since the 90s, first with his high school band turned career group (not to mention Metallica endorsed) LOUDMOUTH and with his most recent solo work. Along with his partner, Terri Ann, we hung out at the Red Chuck Studio talk about music, craft beer, and Robert’s work with the late, great producer, Steve Albini. included song: I Like That Rock N Roll official website(s): robertrolfefeddersen.com Instagram: @‌robert_rolfe_feddersen Facebook:

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25:39

5 Years of Mix Tapes

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2025/02/21

Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 21st, 2025 The playlist (available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube): Be (Intro)- Common Open Road Song- Even 6 The Swimming Song- Loudon Wainwright III Music Is Worth Living For- Andrew WK Mekong- The Refreshments My chat with Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions says the rest.

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01:00:19

Action Adam

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2025/01/30

What exactly is a “live visual mix tape”? Local artist Action Adam is in the Red Chuck Studio to lay it all out. We discuss Adam’s evolution from physical making mix tapes to these amazing live events featuring live bands, video, projections, light, and more. We hear about the inspiration, both light and dark, for the work and we celebrate the joy of physical media and liner notes. Adam’s next event takes place on April 19th at 5pm at LangLab in South Bend. And mark your calendars for the extra

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48:54

Shiny Shiny Black

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2025/01/16

Amber and Nate of Goshen’s Shiny Shiny Black return to the Red Chuck Studio to rerecord after 2024’s lost episode. We dig into their discovery of art and creativity, Nate’s early drum “kit” of books and broken sticks, and learning about music from church and hippies. included song: Stranger In My Own Town official website(s): https://shinyshinyblack.com/ https://linktr.ee/shinyshinyblack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiny_shiny_black Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShinyShinyBlack/

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01:13:41

Jagalchi

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/12/05

We're dropping this one a little late due to the holiday crunch of recent weeks. Russ and Andrew of the post-rock project Jagalchi visit the Red Chuck Studio to chat about their wide and wonderful sounds. We dig into the formation of band, Midwest magic, and share lots of love for Goshen and the local support of art and music. included song: Before The Hunters Became The Hunted official website: https://jagalchi.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌jagalchimusic Facebook: @‌jagalchimusic YouTube:

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01:00:53

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Crane Wives 2016 Remaster

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/11/21

In honor of the return of The Crane Wives last week, we decided to dig into the archives for our 2016 sit down with the band, backstage at The Livery in Benton Harbor. included song: The Hand That Feeds, Sleeping Giants (after interview) official websites: thecranewives.com keychain.club/thecranewives patreon.com/thecranewives Instagram: @‌thecranewives TikTok: @‌thecranewives Facebook: @‌thecranewives YouTube: @‌thecranewives Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of

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53:32

The Crane Wives Return!

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/11/14

Emilee Petersmark and Dan Rickabus of the Crane Wives return to Anywhere The Needle Drops! They bring us news of their upcoming tour, celebrating the recent release of their latest album, Beyond Beyond Beyond. Catch a track from the album and then dive into the discussion about the band’s evolution and the exploration of new sounds and risk-taking, thanks to their loyal fanbase. Also discussed: Emilee’s art, concept albums, and upcoming Michigan winter activities. included song: Time Will Change You

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30:09

Reminisce.X Returns For AtND Live!

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/11/07

Join us as Reminisce.X returns to give us an AtND Live! performance and to chat about working as a producer, scoring film, and local music. Instagram: @‌reminiscewithme Facebook: @‌reminisce.x Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reminiscex Homegrown Hype (Facebook/Instagram): @Homegrownhype Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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57:09

Anna Louise Bramlett

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/10/31

After making a random musical discovery during his journey to Ireland, Justin has been digging into the works of actor, director, writer, and singer/songwriter, Anna Louise Bramlett, particularly her 2023 album, I Promise I’m Happy. Anna Louise joins Justin to discuss her 2024 singles, the themes and experiences behind the 2023 album, and the balance between storytelling and autobiography in art. included song: If I Weren’t An Ocean official website: annalouisebramlett.com Instagram:

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34:31

HeyZeus AtND Live!

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/10/24

HeyZeus returns to Anywhere The Needle Drops for a live session at Theory One Studios! official links: https://fanlink.tv/Endzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyzeusxx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cutestrapper Design work: https://www.cutelikezeus.net/ https://www.instagram.com/cutelikezeus/ Homegrown Hype: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhype/ https://www.facebook.com/Homegrownhype South Bend Don’t Break: https://www.instagram.com/southbenddontbreak/ Theme music

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01:07:26

Lune the Band

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/10/17

Patrick, Brett, Nathaniel, AKA Lune the Band (or ltb, as the kids say) visit the Red Chuck Studio to chat about their upcoming new album (their 4th studio album and the 3rd in the Ship Series.) They dive into the evolution of Lune and the healing & connecting power of music, AKA the gospel in 4/4 time. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, including against children, as well as discussions of suicide. Please take care in listening. You are

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01:00:11

On The Lash

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/10/03

We’re back! Justin returns from his Ireland adventures just in time to welcome On The Lash, a traditional Irish band based in Kalamazoo. John and Joel virtually join him in the Red Chuck Studio to discuss the resurgence and ongoing growth of traditional Irish culture, as well as the transition to working as a full time musician. included song: Dog In The Distance official website(s): onthelashband.com Instagram: @‌onthelashbandofficial Facebook: @‌onthelashbandofficial YouTube:

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51:16

Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/09/05

Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps are bringing the rock to the Red Chuck Studio. Patty, Lucas Powell, and Dave Hempstead join Justin to discuss their current tour and what’s in store for the future of the band. They attempt to identify next big music city, talk about what they’re playing in the tour car, and honor the magic of Bop It!. Catch their current tour, including plenty of Michigan shows: https://www.pattypershayla.com/tour included song: I Want It Faster official website(s):

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27:37

The Erly AtND Live!

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/08/29

The Erly are back with us to do an AtND Live! The band performs in-studio, giving us a sneak peak at two new songs, and hangs out to discuss their upcoming "accidental" new album, Salem Nights. Pre-order Salem Lights now and get ready for the album release show coming up on Friday, September 6th in downtown Niles! included songs: 55 On The Other Side, Reading The Call official website: https://theerlyband.com/ Instagram: @‌theerlyband Facebook: @‌theerlyband YouTube: @TheErly Theme music

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43:25

ATND Live! Eli Kahn

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/08/15

It’s the debut of AtND Live! Multi-instrumentalist musician Eli Kahn and I hole up with Paul Klimson in Theory One Studios, just a short walk down the hill from the Red Chuck Studio, where Eli delivered an amazing musical performance, followed by a chat on the couch about his current Michigan tour and life as a full-time independent musician. included song: PIXY STIX official website(s): elikahnmusic.com linktr.ee/elikahnmusic afteroursband.bandcamp.com sugarbomb.band

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01:22:28

Matt Lenny

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/06/27

Join Justin in conversation with local musician, Matt Lenny, as they plunge immediately into a fascinating discussion about the evolution of a single song. Follow Matt as he wrestles with the electric guitar and, inspired by the classic Smokestack Lightnin', creates his own tune, Blacktop Highway. Matt is making Blacktop Highway available in conjunction with this episode. You can find it on Bandcamp or Soundcloud. official website(s): https://mattlenny.com https://linktr.ee/mattlennymusic

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01:02:15

Brian Vander Ark

Anywhere The Needle Drops ·

2024/05/30

The Verve Pipe’s Brian Vander Ark joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio for a conversation about Brian’s career and life, from the “rise and fall” of The Verve Pipe after The Freshmen to quitting the band and returning, delivering motivating speeches to businesses and karaokeing his own huge hit song to an unknowing audience. Friend Homework! Fire Hazards! Billy The Kid! The Rapture! They get into it all! Be sure to see Brian with The Verve Pipe at the The Acorn Music Festival in Three Oaks, Michigan

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