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Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer

Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He"s also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they"ve been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Ruinous Media. http://www.ruinousmedia.com/tourstories/

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14:28

Hutch Harris

Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer ·

2020/09/11

Hutch Harris is a musician, songwriter and producer from Portland Oregon. He was also the singer and guitarist for The Thermals. On what winds up being The Thermals last tour, they find themselves running from a tornado en route to a show in Denver. Naturally, Hutch, who may have eaten a few too many "edibles", deals with it by writing an "epic, scary, tornado song" in the back of the van. Find out what song he wrote and whether they made it to the show. Music by Hutch Harris, The Thermals,

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28:15

The Check-In with Alicia Bognanno of Bully

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2020/09/03

Alicia Bagnanno is an audio engineer and the founding member of the Sub Pop band Bully. Like most rock bands in the world, her touring has been cancelled and she's unable to support her new record Sugaregg. When she's not doing press and promotion for the new release, she's running, meditating and listening to "Birthday" by the Sugarcubes. We also discuss the importance of Nashvilles ground level organization in the BLM movement and how young people are pulling most of the weight in support

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35:51

The Check-In with Chris Slorach

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2020/08/19

Joe talks with Chris Slorach of Metz during the pandemic. They discuss non-touring life, creating a memorable experiences for your children and why teaching anti-racism is more powerful than "non racism" for future generations. Chris also tells us why he thinks Scott Walker is the coolest person in the world and pays his respects to Vern Rumsey of Unwound. We hear two new Metz tunes. Enjoy. Music by Metz and Joe PlummerUse Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10%

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29:57

The Check-In with Kaelen Ohm

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2020/08/12

Kaelen Ohm is an actor, filmmaker and songwriter. Her multimedia project Amaara is releasing their second record "Heartspeak" in August 2020. During the quarantine, Kaelen has found the time to make a video for each song on the release which will ultimately tie together as a larger single piece film. In this episode, Kaelen tells us how the BLM movement has motivated her to further educate on herself on social issues from the perspective of a white, north American woman. She also discusses

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28:08

Buzz Osborne

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2020/08/07

Buzz Osborne co-founded The Melvins over 30 years ago. They have toured the world many times over and have released 30+ records. Since their first tour, his work ethic and dedication to rock and roll sustainability has kept them on the road and putting out great, thoughtful records almost annually. In this episode Buzz tells us about the first Melvins tour with southern California hardcore band RKL. They encounter filthy accommodations, acid trips, arrests and skinheads. Right when the tour

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24:51

The Check-In with Yuuki Matthews

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2020/07/30

Bass Player, (The Shins, Teardrops, Tomo Nakayama, Sufjan Stevens) keyboardist, mixer and producer Yuuki Matthews checks in with his friend and former bandmate Joe. They discuss the stress of a head cold during the Covid-19 pandemic, the hopeful change the BLM movement will bring and how "trying to try" is his first step in meditating. They also talk about their experiences recording with their beloved friend Richard Swift before his passing. Music by Teardrops and Joe Plummer.Use Code

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16:40

Nick Thorburn

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2020/07/23

Nick Thorburn is a singer, a writer, a guitarist and a graphic novelist. His book "Penguins" was published by Fantagraphics and released in 2018. In the previous year he wrote and directed the short film "That Dog" featuring Michael Cera, Janicza Bravo, Andrea Riseborough, Jon Daly and Tim Heidecker. He is also widely known for his score of the massively popular podcast Serial. Nick is a singer and guitarist for the bands Islands, Mister Heavenly and The Unicorns. He grew up in British

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36:18

The Check-In with Atiba Jefferson

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2020/07/17

Atiba Jefferson is known around the world for his skateboarding photography. Over the last 20 years he has also found massive success shooting portraits for the NBA, Nike, musicians, and many commercial entities. In this episode we learn what the BLM movement means to him as a black American, what he's doing to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic, and how important music is to his life outside of photography. We also hear a new song from his solo efforts and find out how he wound up playing

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43:00

The Check-In With Greg Saunier

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2020/07/15

Greg Saunier is best know as the drummer of Deerhoof. He is also a composer, arranger, mixing engineer and producer. In this episode Greg talks self discovery via quarantine with his partner of a few months. We also discuss how the current BLM and social injustice movement's persistence is proving to wear down antiquated, outdated social and government systems. Greg tells us how The Shins inspired a song on the record Runners Four and turns us on to a new project called Stargaze that covers

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15:18

Brendan Canty

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2020/07/10

Brendan Canty is one of our generations most influential drummers from one of our most influential bands, Fugazi, but thats not all. He's a documentarian, film producer, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He's worked with Wilco , Eddie Vedder, Lois Maffeo and The Thermals to name a few. Since Fugazi's indefinite hiatus, Brendan has produced dozens of records, scored several films and started his own projects Death Fix and Messthetics. In 2018/19, he was also the touring drummer for

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27:54

The Check-In with Jon Daly

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2020/07/08

Jon Daly is an actor, comedian and all around performer. He's the mailman on the most recent season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a live weekly review with his rock band (pre Covid-19 Pandemic) , and is a frequent performer at UCB LA. In this episode we discuss the power of Dave Chappelle's "pandemic" special, some of the positive results of the Black Lives Matter movement and how surfing, weed and meditation gets him through the day in these unprecedented times. We also learn about his

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28:46

The Check-In with Sonny Smith

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2020/07/01

A conversation Sonny Smith of Sonny and The Sunsets. We get his thoughts on streaming shows, blue eyed Jesus and why we should start over with the police system. He also tells us about his craving for tour snacks, recording with the artist Chris Johanson and how putting one foot in front of the other has gotten him through the pandemic. We hear a song from his forthcoming country record. Enjoy.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other

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18:11

Nick Thune

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2020/06/26

Nick Thune is a writer, actor and stand-up comedian. He's toured as much as any rock n roller, and in typical rock n roll fashion, he smoked. In two stories, Nick tells us how his habit got him in the middle of a domestic dispute and alternatively, saved his butt from being kicked after a show in Denver. Enjoy.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html@thetourstories

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24:51

The Check-In with Sam Spiegel

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2020/06/24

Joe talks with Sam Spiegel of N.A.S.A. during the Covid-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd.They discuss Sam's creative routine, the the connection of the protest and social awareness and why living in the moment is important for him during quarantine. We hear "Don't Give Up" from his newest record "Random Shit from the Internet Era" featuring Busta Rhymes, Sia and Vic Mensa. Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10%

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27:06

The Check-In with Matt Cameron

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2020/06/22

Joe and Matt talk fatherhood and life at home during a pandemic and the social unrest following the murder or George Floyd. They celebrate the removal of Confederate statues and discuss Matts recent reads on Stoicism and How to be a Tudor. We also learn why every band should look to The Melvins as the model of a healthy, functioning band.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit

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36:08

The Check-In with Ben Gibbard

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2020/06/17

A week after the police killing of George Floyd, we discuss the subsequent protests and marches worldwide in support of Black Lives Matter. We also cover the on going Covid-19 pandemic, the potential loosening of quarantine policy and how it is still effecting our lives. Ben lets us know what he's reading and how important it is to live in the present in these dynamic times. We hear Ben's newest single and a tune from Telekinesis. Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production

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23:34

Perry Shall "Totally Tow Tour"

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2020/06/11

Perry Shall knows vintage T-shirts and record cover design, but he's also done his fair share of touring with his bands Hound, Dry Feet and Wildflowers of America. In this episode we learn what a "fuck and fold" is, that a navigation system can be racist and IT IS possible to do an entire tour using AAA tow miles. Have a laugh with Perry.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit

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26:40

Quarantine Check-In with Hamilton Leithauser

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2020/06/05

A check-in with Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen who found himself and his family out of Brooklyn and back in Washington DC due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We discuss his sudden new job as home school teacher,, new record releases, the shortage of bicycles in the US, and he suggests a couple good reads. Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html@thetourstories Mentioned in

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29:53

Quarantine Check-In with Dan Boeckner

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2020/06/03

A check-in with Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade and Operators. We discuss Canada's handling of the Pandemic, the usefulness of Patreon and the power of doing "planks" in you kitchen. He also turns us on to Yugoslavian punk culture. Enjoy.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html@thetourstories Mentioned in this episode:IzotopeDistrokid

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15:48

Creed Bratton "Dogs, Planes and Acid Trips"

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2020/05/29

Creed Bratton from the folk rock band The Grass Roots and the TV show The Office tells us what it's like to survive a plane crash, fight off wild dogs in Tripoli and have an acid meltdown in front of Bill Graham at The Fillmore.Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html@thetourstories Mentioned in this episode:DistrokidIzotope

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