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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast

Only Three Lads is a lively podcast celebrating the Golden Age of Alternative Music from the "70s, "80s & "90s. Join Uncle Gregg, Brett Vargo, and a variety of ”Third Lads” as we share our Top Fives, stories, and news about the music we love, and have a lot of fun along the way! Whether you‘re into indie, punk, new wave, Britpop, power pop, synth pop, shoegaze, grunge...or whatever...there is going to be something for you to discover and love. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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121:37

E262 - Alan D. Boyd (Movieland) - Top 5 Shoegaze...

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2025/03/18

Yeah, we'll make the same disclaimer we made the last time we talked about shoegaze. We know the term is polarizing. We realize that it was coined by the press as a term of derision for what had previously been known as "the scene that celebrates itself." Legend has it that writer Andy Ross first used it in a Sounds review to describe how Moose singer/guitarist Russell Yates was constantly looking down at the lyrics he had taped to the floor and/or his guitar pedals. But, face it, you hear the

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E261 - Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Stooges, mssv)...

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2025/03/11

Live performances often bring an energy and spontaneity that studio recordings can't fully capture. On stage, musicians interact with the audience, infusing the song with a palpable energy and improvisational flair. The live setting can also allow for reinterpretation of arrangements—extended solos, altered tempos, or unexpected twists—that make the experience feel more personal and vibrant compared to the polished, precise nature of studio versions. Just ask legendary bassist Mike Watt, who is

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E260 - Tracey Vath (WUT) - The 5 W's

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2025/03/04

We're getting all investigative this week as we address songs that cover the "5 W's" - who, why, when, where...and WUT! Yes, that's right, W-U-T. Because our Third Lad this week is the utterly delightful Tracey Vath, bassist from the Vancouver indie pop trio WUT! It is an episode full of joyous laughter, the top 10 Satanic bands, and a brand new O3L game - "Wut 'chu Talkin' About, Brett?!?" Oh, and what happened in Vegas apparently didn't stay in Vegas.Since 2018, Vancouver BC’s jangle-pop meets

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E259 - Rain Parade - Top 5 Albums of 1977, Vol. 2

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2025/02/25

Waaaaay back in Episode 67 (Season 2), we discussed the albums from arguably THE most crucial year of the O3L era: the year two sevens clashed, 1977. It was such a fruitful, revolutionary time in music history that it's time we revisit some of the best records from '77.Our Third Lads this week are founding members Matt Piucci (guitar/vocals) and Steven Roback (bass/vocals) from one of the leading lights of the '80s Paisley Underground scene, Rain Parade. Along with guitarist David Roback (who

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E258 - Daniel House ('80s Proto-Grunge Pioneers Skin...

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2025/02/18

The 1980s saw an explosion of independent record labels across the US, shaping the sound and spirit of underground music to this day. This week, Daniel House from Skin Yard and C/Z Records joins us as we dive into some of the finest labels whose DIY ethos, fearless experimentation, and raw energy broke away from the corporate music machine. One of the crucial American indie labels of the era was C/Z Records, the Seattle imprint that will forever be remembered as the second most important label in

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E257 - Daniel Voznick ('80s Post-Punk Band...

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2025/02/11

We recently covered the topic of "all killer, no filler" albums, but what about the perfect single side of a record? If the physical time and space limitations of a vinyl LP or a cassette must exist, why not do something compelling? Is it all poppycock...or cockypop?!? You make the call! Our Third Lad for this exploration is frontman/saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist Dan Voznick, aka Alec Tension from underground '80s post-punk band Afterimage. Referred to in the Los Angeles Times as "LA's Joy

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O3L Presents: Weekend Six Pack, Vol. 19: Super Bowl Cuts

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2025/02/08

Are you ready for some football?!? Even if you're not, we've got the soundtrack for your Super Bowl weekend, with six new tracks to kick off your weekend (see what we did there??)!Sorrows - 'Out of My Head' (from Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow, Big Stir Records) Exploding Flowers - 'Crowded Streets' (from Watermelon/Peacock, Meritorio Records) Helen McCookerybook - 'Three Cheers for Toytown' (from Showtunes from the Shadows, Tiny Global Productions) Above Me - 'Grass Mouth' (from Above Me,

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E256 - Dave Gebroe from Discograffiti - Top 5 Rock...

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2025/02/04

This week, we tackle the lofty, ambitious, sometimes bombastic topic of rock operas and concept albums. Most acknowledge that the rock opera was the outgrowth of the psychedelic era where, particularly in a post-Sgt. Pepper world, the rock n’ roll album became an artistic statement. As musicians sought to expand and alter the fabric of pop music, “rock operas” with narratives, character development, and distinct movements were being explored on records like the Pretty Things’ SF Sorrow (1968) and

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E255 - Simon Chesterfield (The Chesterfields) - Top 5...

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2025/01/28

Hey baby. Yeah, you know we're chill. We can keep this whole thing casual. No strings attached.Oops...sorry, wrong post. Because we totally have strings attached this week, as Simon Chesterfield (aka Simon Barber) from UK indie pop faves The Chesterfields joins us to discuss our Top 5 Songs with Strings. The use of strings in pop music has traditionally been to contribute texture and dimension to a record. In the context of rock bands, it often symbolizes musical sophistication, grandeur, and the

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E254 - Power Pop Hall of Famers 20/20 - Top 5 Albums...

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2025/01/21

Everybody's feelin' groovy, because this week we're traveling way back to 1970 with bassist/vocalist Ron Flynt and guitarist/vocalist Steve Allen from legendary power poppers 20/20!Aside from remembering the staggering number of great records released during our year of focus, we celebrate the release of 20/20's new album Back to California, their first LP in over 25 years, out now on Spyderpop / Big Stir Records. Whether you're a newcomer to the band or an ardent fan of their classics like

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E253 - Tears Run Rings - Top 5 'All Killer, No...

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2025/01/14

Ah, the "all killer, no filler" album. Records you can listen to from start to finish without a lull or dip in quality. It's a tougher exercise than one would think, as many of our favorite albums are flawed...perhaps beautifully or purposefully so, but that's not what this episode is about, kids.Joining us for this discussion is Ed Mazzucco and Laura Watling from Portland dream pop/shoegaze band Tears Run Rings. In September 2024, they released their fourth album, Everything In The End. And, true,

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E252 - John Andrew Frederick (the black watch) - Top...

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2025/01/07

"It's astonishing that a group as dedicated to quality and craft as California's Black Watch could go for...decades with a cult following the size of a kitchen sponge."So begins Michael Toland's entry of the black watch in the Trouser Press Record Guide. But what exactly is a cult band? It's something that we seek to define - with fifteen prime examples, natch - during O3L's Season 6 premiere! Joining us is the black watch's singer/songwriter/guitarist/prolific genius himself, John Andrew

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O3L Presents: Weekend Six Pack, Vol. 18 - Happy New...

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2025/01/04

Happy New Year! After a long 2024, you deserve a weekend six pack to ring in 2025. This week, we’re going to crack open six tunes that signify not only the changing of the calendar, but a sense of renewal and hope. And can't we all use a little bit of optimism this year? Imbibe this: SUPER 8 - 'Resolution (Happy New Year)' (single, Think Like A Key) The Okmoniks - 'He Left The Party With Me' (from Afterparty Fever!!!, Slovenly Recordings) The Che Men - 'So It Goes' (from Echoes of the

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E251 - Top 5 Songs of 2024

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2024/12/31

We're working late...because we're podcasters. Happy New Year! Here we are at the end of season five. Before we jump back into the classic alternative era of the '70s, '80s & '90s, we bid farewell to 2024 by celebrating some of the best songs of the year! It's O-3-L-T-O-G-O! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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An O3L Holiday Message & the Vargo Family's 2024...

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2024/12/25

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at Only Three Lads! In this brief bonus episode, Brett shares a seasonal message from O3L and his family's 2024 Musical Christmas Card, "Can't Believe It's Christmas". Wishing you a safe and joyous season filled with love, laughter, family, friends...and, of course, music! Thank you for being a part of our journey during our 5th season and beyond. We are filled with gratitude for allowing us to be a small part of your life! Learn more about

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E250 - Tamar Berk - Top 5 Albums of 2024

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2024/12/24

We're brat(s). And, as we do every December, the most brat thing we can do is to step out of the O3L era and count down our favorite albums of the year. 2024 has provided a treasure trove of pop culture highlights - it was a big pop girl year with a new crop of superstars. There were massive albums (in terms of sales, impact, and length) like The Tortured Poets Department, COWBOY CARTER, and Cindy Lee's Diamond Jubilee, but also records that were "short n' sweet" (literally and figuratively).

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E249 - 5th Annual O3L Holiday Party!

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2024/12/17

It's the most O3L time of the year...always one of our favorite episodes, it's time for the O3L Holiday Party! Every year, we invite listeners from around the world to join us for a special taping full of fun, frivolity, games, friends, and lasting memories. And maybe...just maybe...the Christmas miracle of an Uncle Gregg rant or two. We had a room full of veteran partygoers this year - Julie from LA; Julio from Pueblo, Mexico; Kimberly from Downey, CA; Paul from Stockton, CA; and Tarah from

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E248 - Slender Dan - Top 5 Radiohead Songs

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2024/12/10

This week, we celebrate the music of one of the most important bands of the '90s and beyond, Radiohead. Since the release of their first EP Drill over 32 years ago (!!), Radiohead continued to innovate and reinvent their music, challenging themselves and their fans. From their post-grunge anthem "Creep" (1992) to Britpop-era tour de force The Bends (1995) to the ambitious masterpiece OK Computer (1997) to the millennial sounds of Kid A (2000) to latter day masterpieces like In Rainbows (2007), the

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E247 - Vivabeat's Mick & Marina Muhlfriedel - Top 5...

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2024/12/03

We're not content to just talk about great synth-pop albums of the pivotal year of 1980...we wanted to share the discussion with musicians who created one of the great synth-pop albums of 1980! The album, you ask? Party In The War Zone by L.A. band Vivabeat, and we were fortunate enough to have bassist/songwriter Mick Muhlfriedel and keyboardist/vocalist Marina Muhlfriedel joining us.This surely must be one of the most remarkable stories we've heard of living on the precipice of the big time.

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Bonus! An O3L Guide to RSD Black Friday 2024

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Friday, November 29, 2024 is Record Store Day Black Friday - a day of exclusive releases and fun for record collectors everywhere!Join O3L's Brett Vargo for a brief bonus episode, as he helps you, the discerning classic alternative fan, to put together your shopping list. Happy hunting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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