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Sloancast

Rob Butcher and Ken Gildner

Two superfans take deep dives into the career and catalogue of the Canadian rock band Sloan.

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Ep. 23: Pretty Together (Part 2 — Live @ MUCH)

Sloancast ·

2021/08/22

In our continuing coverage of the 20th anniversary of Pretty Together, we turn back the dials to October 30th, 2001 and tune in together to Much Music for the band's televised "Live @ MUCH" show. Watch along with us on YouTube or just listen in as normal! And don't miss Rob's television debut (even in 2001, he was asking the tough questions).

01:23:41

Ep. 22: Catherine Stockhausen

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2021/07/18

If you've ever looked into the liner notes of a Sloan album, her name will be familiar to you, and if you've ever picked up a "classic-era" Sloan album, you'll have seen her work: on the latest episode of Sloancast, we talk to Catherine Stockhausen about Sloan (and other bands that you'll know) through her lens.

01:38:58

Ep. 21: OCTA 25

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2021/07/04

On the latest episode of Sloancast, podcast regular Aaron Pinto joins us to reflect on the importance and the greatness of Sloan's "One Chord To Another" upon its 25th anniversary. In the first of our anniversary OCTA-related talks, we dote on the album's sonic place within the band's catalogue, on the reason it was the gateway for so many new Sloan fans, and on why Sloan is the Wu-Tang Clan of rock music.

01:48:46

Ep. 20: Smeared 2?

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2021/06/06

Calling all multiverse theorists! On the latest episode of Sloancast, we hypothesize on the direction that the band’s second album might have taken had Sloan/DGC decided to continue in a grungier direction similar to Smeared and the band's '93 material—as opposed to creating what would become Twice Removed. Brace yourselves for the selection of our "Smeared 2" single.

01:26:59

Ep. 19: Kevin Hilliard

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2021/05/23

It’s the guest you’ve all been waiting for: join us for our talk with Sloan crew all-rounder Kevin Hilliard (aka Skip Lowe, "Lamps" Hilliard, Kevrock, The Clapper), as we touch upon topics as diverse as MRCH 108.8, setting up and tearing down shows, practical jokes on tour, Bruce Dickinson’s stubble, Black Abba, and Emilio Estevez.

01:15:54

Ep. 18: Terry Pulliam

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2021/05/13

In the latest episode of Sloancast, we sit down for a chat with Halifax music stalwart and producer of Pepperment and Smeared, Terry Pulliam. Get the inside scoop on the Hear and Now contest that launched the band's career, on the recording techniques used during the Pepperment/Smeared sessions, on early band gear, and on the true namesake of Gus' Pub in North End Halifax!

01:59:17

Ep. 17: Patrick Pentland

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2021/04/25

We were thrilled to be able to sit down with Patrick "The Hitmaker" Pentland for a chat on Ripping Convulsions, sobriety, being the band's bassist for about a month, songwriting processes, and why the Jesus and Mary Chain in fact have Patrick to thank for their post-2007 renaissance. Plus: get the inside scoop on a new Sloan album in the works for the near future.

01:52:55

Ep. 16: Pretty Together (Part 1)

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2021/04/11

We finally delve into the album that polarizes the Sloan fanbase (both casual and super) the most—2001's Pretty Together. Join us and our special guest Travis Stokl (drummer extraordinaire of The Elwins) as we examine the album's meaning in the oeuvre, the reason why it "sticks out", and why it's one of the most underrated elements of the band's legacy. 2021 is a Pretty Together anniversary year, so get ready for more content soon!

01:30:01

Ep. 15: Jay Coyle

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2021/03/28

In this all-superfan episode of Sloancast, we chat with artist manager, direct-to-fan expert, music educator and Sloan crew member Jay Coyle (Music Geek Services) about his own superfandom for the band, stories from the tour bus, and the genesis of merch and fan articles. Plus: a sneak peek into the band’s release plans for the near future!

01:33:37

Ep. 14: HFX 1991 (Stephen Cooke + Shant Pelley)

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2021/03/08

We delve into the musical scene of Halifax in the 1980s and 1990s and talk to guests and 30-plus-year fans and friends of the band Stephen Cooke and Shant Pelley about proto-Sloan band formations, strange bar opening hours, the Peppermint "CD release" show, and a long, lost fan tribute cassette (that might yet see the light of day).

01:28:26

Ep. 13: Andrew Scott

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2021/02/15

We join Andrew Scott in his frigid Toronto garage studio for a chat about youth, musical origins and visual art. Learn about his early band experience, about the development of his visual art praxis, and about the true meaning of his lyrical content.

00:26:40

Ep. 12: 1st Concert Watchalong (30th Anniversary...

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2021/02/10

In this "Sloancast snackable", we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's first concert (on February 8th, 1991 at the NSCAD cafeteria in Halifax) by launching a new format: join us for a live watchalong of the video footage of the concert that the band graciously shared to commemorate the occasion.

01:35:22

Ep. 11: Commonwealth (Part 2)

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2021/02/05

Together with our guest Aaron Pinto, we wrap up our side-by-side dissection of Sloan's 2014 double LP, talking to the Shamrock and Spade sides. How many distinct parts of Forty-Eight Portraits can you count?

01:55:34

Ep. 10: Commonwealth (Part 1)

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2021/01/28

Where does one begin when it comes to discussing Sloan's perhaps most unique album project, 2014's Commonwealth? A good starting point is to invite writer and Sloan superfan Aaron Pinto back for a chat on this contemporary-era gem. In this episode, listen to us get carried away about the complex beauty of the first LP of the double album, featuring the Diamond (Jay) and Heart (Chris) sides.

01:53:17

Ep. 9: Fan Q&A, 1997 vs. 2021

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2021/01/02

Ever wonder why Sloan hated Manitoba gigs? Or where the photos for the Party Album cover were shot? Or why Andrew's middle name isn't Bradley? With a nod to the innocence of the early internet, we take a look at fan questions from 1997 in a Q&A with Chris Murphy (presumably) from the official Sloan website. Keeping the motto "all filler, much killer" in mind, we reflect on CMM's answers from a 2020s perspective, adding our own insights into the mix.

01:13:17

Ep. 8: Aaron Brophy (formerly of Chart Magazine)

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2020/12/06

We talk to music journalist Aaron Brophy—former Managing Editor of Chart Magazine—about Chart’s importance on the Canadian alternative music scene and its relationship with Sloan, including their two-time selection of Twice Removed as the best Canadian album of all time. We also yak about Andrew Scott’s and Chris Murphy’s skills on the ice. Apologies for slight audio quality issues; someone (Ken!) didn't do a proper sound check.

01:37:57

Ep. 7: Never Hear The End Of It (Part 3: Tracks 16-30)

Sloancast ·

2020/11/22

In this third instalment of our look at the 2006 album Never Hear The End Of It, we discuss the second LP and tracks 16-30 of the album. Tune in for even more minutiae on all-time favourites Such such as Ill-Placed Trust and Another Way I Could Do It.

01:38:34

Ep. 6: Never Hear The End Of It (Part 2: Tracks 1-15)

Sloancast ·

2020/11/21

What's that? You wanted an excruciatingly detailed analysis of Never Hear The End Of It? Luckily for you, you might not ever hear the end of our commentary on this album. Today, we take you song by song through the first LP and tracks 1 to 15 of Sloan's 2006 magnum opus. Give the album a re-listen and stream our analysis simultaneously for maximal effect. We promise, we only have a couple of hours to go on this topic before we move on.

01:19:13

Ep. 5: Never Hear The End Of It (Part 1: Preamble)

Sloancast ·

2020/11/03

We (finally!) begin our conversation on the greatest rock album of all time—2006's Never Hear The End Of It. In this prelude to our song-by-song examination of the album, we discuss the years leading up to its release and ponder why the album was an inevitability in Sloan's career.

01:12:21

Ep. 4: Ron Baker (Blue Suit Ron)

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2020/10/24

How does a teenager from Malton, Ontario end up becoming the (real) star of three Sloan music videos and two Muchmusic specials? Our chat with superfan Ron Baker (known to most as "Blue Suit Ron") elucidates this and more—including the origin of Ron's famous threads.

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