The Hoodrat Recap: a Podcast For The Hold Steady

Gaspar & Dallas are back to discuss the final two live shows of 2021. Also, in this episode, Dallas tells a little known Meatloaf story. Gaspar gives insight with his night with the band. Mike’s latest episode of “Certain Shows are Scratched into Our Souls” talks about a toilet in the shower and a chance meeting in the Brooklyn Bowl restroom. Finally, Dallas talks about his love of piano key ties around his head.

Dallas from Dallas joins today’s episode as he and Gaspar give glowing reviews of Massive Nights shows 1 & 2. Then, Dallas tells a hilarious story about losing his “Merch Bundle.” Mike tells a story of being wayward in Denver on his journey to hear Craig and Tad perform in the middle of a rap concert at Red Rocks. Finally Gaspar (who had been to just as many THS live concerts in 2021 as the band members themselves) breaks down his favorite musical moments from these magical shows.

First live THS shows post pandemic!! Gaspar & Mike break down all three shows. Then in the segment “from Meatloaf to the Billy Joel” Gaspar tells why he thinks every THS fan should listen to the group St Leonx. (Hint—it’s because they are awesome!). Then in the segment “Certain Shows are Scratched into Our Souls” Mike shares about that one time he ate a ruined burrito in the dark with Prince…

David & Mike give a Hood-rat Recap of the three shows from March 2021 at the Brooklyn Bowl. Mike also plays a round “From Meatloaf to the Billy Joel” and David tells a story in “Certain Shows are Scratched into Our Souls”....