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PODCAST

Rockin" the Suburbs

Rockin" the Suburbs

Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan have a new podcast! Come join two (not so) ordinary family guys in the basement (or on the deck) as they talk about their lifelong obsessions with music. Now ... 5 days a week!

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All Episodes

7:54

2377: April 2026 New Music 8: At the Gates, Metric

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2026/05/28

The April 2026 New Music Train’s journey is winding down, but there is time for a quick trip to Dublin to pick up Liam McIndoe. He’s got songs from At the Gates and Metric to share. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick

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16:36

2376: April 2026 New Music 7: Joe Louis y La Banda...

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2026/05/27

The April 2026 New Music Train makes a swing to pick up our old friend Enrique Cruz today, who has new music from Joe Louis y La Banda Onírica de la Puerta Roja and The Fourth Act to share. He’s joined by Sunny Varney, who has picked out new tracks from Angine de Poitrine, Parlor Greens and Tigercub. Rock on! Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please

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21:08

2375: April 2026 New Music 6: Drivin’ and Cryin’,...

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2026/05/26

The April 2026 New Music Train is prowling the northern part of South Carolina today, where Harris and Rachel King are taking us all on a musical journey. The soundtrack comes from new releases by Drivin’ and Cryin’, Object Hours, Acetone, White Fence and Nation of Language.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple

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16:48

2374: April 2026 New Music 5: Fantastic Cat, Friko,...

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2026/05/22

Another overseas-and-back journey is on tap for the April 2026 New Music Train today, as it rolls from Sweden to NYC, with Niklas Nygards and Jason Goebel picking the tunes. The former goes for a track from Fantastic Cat, while Jason has a three-fer: Friko, Sluice and Nine Inch Noize. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on

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8:56

2373: April 2026 New Music 4: Brett Newski & the Bad...

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2026/05/21

The April 2026 New Music Train heads for Wisconsin today, where Bob Peterson is standing on the platform with three picks to share with all the passengers. Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions, Magic Castles and a funky gem from Parlor Greens feature in Bob’s picks from April 2026.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on

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16:45

2372: April 2026 New Music 3: Broken Chanter,...

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2026/05/20

The April 2026 New Music Train is making another Scotland to USA journey today, this time with Roger Grace and Kevin Porter on board, and they are loaded to the gills with new tunes. Between them, Roger and Kevin offer a six-pack of new music, with selections from Broken Chanter, Florence Black, Corin, White Fence, Kurt Vile and Doug Gillard. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn

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14:38

2371: April 2026 New Music 2: Lunar Shadow, Fantastic...

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2026/05/19

Time to turn the April 2026 New Music Train to the listeners and that means the OG, Steven Routledge, will be steaming out of Scotland. He’s got the train headed for the midwest where Paul Hayden is eagerly waiting on the platform. The duo have tunes from Lunar Shadow, Fantastic Cat, The Shits and Crocodiles. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please

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13:04

2370: April 2026 New Music 1: At the Gates, Angine de...

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2026/05/18

Patrick puts the April 2026 New Music Train into gear and heads off towards the fields of rock and roll. On the train’s soundsystem, he’s got fresh tunes from At the Gates and Angine de Poitrine blasting. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at

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15:03

2369: Book Nook: The Chitlin Circuit and the Road to...

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2026/05/15

It’s been a while, but Patrick is back in the Book Nook! Today, he discusses the outstanding volume written by Preston Lauterbach, The Chitlin Circuit and the Road to Rock and Roll. This engrossing book brings to life the southern circuit of nightclubs, theatres, juke joints and back rooms that sustained black musicians and dancers during the 1930s through the late 1950s. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon,

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9:11

2368: Perfect Pop: Dan Auerbach 'Waiting On A Song'

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2026/05/14

Patrick was perusing the Perfect Pop Pantheon recently and was surprised to find that Dan Auerbach’s “Waiting On A Song” was not included. He moved to rectify that (and discovered it was also Dan Auerbach’s birthday. Happy Birthday Dan!). Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your

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16:25

2367: Three Stevie Wonder Covers in Honor of His 76th...

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2026/05/13

Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Patrick selects three cover versions – from Beck, Bogert & Appice, Freddie Hubbard and the Red Hot Chili Peppers – to celebrate. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim

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39:49

2366: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Seven, Late...

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2026/05/12

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. It’s the final episode of the series and Kurt and Patrick cover Ry’s striking late-period work, collaborations and his venture into short stories. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on

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25:19

2365: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Six: Buena Vista...

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2026/05/11

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. In this episode, Kurt tells the story of the Buena Vista Social Club, an album that was the end result of a trip to Cuba to record an entirely different project. It ended up becoming a worldwide phenomenon, funding the rest of Ry’s career. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts,

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31:47

2364: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Five:...

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2026/05/08

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. In part five, Ry’s remarkable history of collaborations is in the spotlight. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by

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42:19

2363: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Four, Soundtracks

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2026/05/07

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. Part four examines Ry’s work in the 1980s, when scoring films and creating soundtracks were his main musical focus.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it

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45:39

2362: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Three, Solo...

Rockin" the Suburbs ·

2026/05/06

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. Part three explores the solo material Ry released in the 1970s and the artistic freedom (and support) he was given by Warner Bros and Reprise Records. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the

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25:50

2361: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part Two, Session Man

Rockin" the Suburbs ·

2026/05/05

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. In the second installment, Ry branches out into session work and dabbles briefly with higher education before deciding his career path – musician – has already been laid out for him. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at

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33:32

2360: The Ry Cooder Experience: Part One, The Early...

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2026/05/04

Kurt Gallagher joins Patrick to tell the story of Ry Cooder, one of the most influential and incredible musical minds of the past 50 years. In part one, Ry suffers a tragic accident that changes the course of his life, but ends up playing with Bill Monroe, founding a band that might have been bigger than the Byrds and playing with Captain Beefheart. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and

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14:13

2359: March 2026 New Music 10: Carla J Easton, Joe...

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2026/05/01

The March 2026 New Music Train makes the final journey, heading back to the depot for refueling, an oil change and a new set of spark plugs. Patrick is on board and he’ll discuss some new music picks from Joe Pernice and Tinawiren, as well as relaying a message from Roger Grace regarding Carla J Easton.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please

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8:47

2358: March 2026 New Music 9: Close Enemies, Daniel...

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2026/04/30

The March 2026 New Music Train is down to its final journeys and today, new music stalwart Sunny Varney climbs on board in Illinois. Three excellent picks are in store, with new songs from Close Enemies, Daniel Romano and Fangus.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our

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