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Load-In Through The Back

Load-In Through The Back

Hosted by singer/songwriter Troy Millette and Paul Varricchione of the “No Thought Required” and “Nights of the Round Table” podcasts, “Load-In Through the Back” is a music podcast with personality. An interview show that emphasizes human connection and camaraderie with a focus on the art of touring, recording, and generally enjoying music. Visit our official website, LoadInPodcast.com, and follow us @LoadInPodcast on Facebook / Instagram / X (Twitter) / Threads. Leave us a comment and a rating

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00:40:32

The Autumn Defense

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2025/10/15

As if being members of renowned Americana group Wilco wasn’t enough, Pat Sansone and John Stirratt create hauntingly beautiful and intellectually engaging throwback pop-rock a la Big Star under the moniker the Autumn Defense.They recently released a new record entitled “Here and Nowhere,” following an eleven year break. They are also our guests on Season 3, Episode 15 of “Load-In Through the Back.” Pat and John join us via Zoom to discuss touring through winter weather, record shopping in Brazil,

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00:32:45

Ashley Monroe

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2025/10/08

Today’s guest is hell on heels and then some. She is an artist. A singer. A mother. A survivor. She is Ashley Monroe, and she is our guest on Season 3, Episode 14 of “Load-In Through the Back”!A native of Knoxville, TN, Ashley and her family moved to Nashville to pursue music following the death of her father in her early teens. Ashley found success on country radio and beyond as a solo artist, a member of the female-fronted supergroup Pistol Annies with Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley, and a

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00:49:02

Brian Dunne

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2025/10/01

Is it so bad to want a good life? We’re not sure, but it’s not so bad to want a new episode of Load-In Through the Back with New York songster and Top 4 member of the band Fantastic Cat: Brian Dunne!Brian recently released a brand-new solo album entitled “Clams Casino” which is arguably Troy’s favorite record of 2025.In this conversation we dive into the obstacles of releasing music independently, avoiding van theft, chronic creating, Bruce Springsteen, the forthcoming Clams Casino Tour, and much

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01:29:18

James Campion (Author of "Revolution: Prince, the...

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2025/09/24

Don't worry, I won't hurt you, I only want you to have some fun–And fun we had during this conversation with author, podcaster, and all-around nice-guy James Campion!James recently released his brand-new book “Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era” chronicling the chaotic rise and strange lore surrounding Prince and his iconic group.Don’t let his job description fool you, this is one of the most engaging musical conversations we have ever had on this podcast.We talk about Prince a lot. We

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00:40:36

SunDown47

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2025/09/17

SunDown47’s Steve Drymalski is more than just a singer, songwriter, front man, tour manager, lighting technician, and music fiend… he’s also our guest on Season 03, Episode 11 of “Load-In Through the Back!” A life-long lover of music turned band member, Steve’s first life in the business came as a lighting technician and production manager for esteemed artists such as Soundgarden, Aerosmith, and Pearl Jam.When COVID-19 shuttered the music industry, Steve took a decades-old collection of songs into

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01:11:48

Grace Potter and Vermont Symphony Orchestra Conductor...

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2025/09/10

Are you really a Vermont-based music podcast until you’ve chatted with this Waitsfield native?That’s right, it’s a milestone episode featuring songstress Grace Potter and the Special Projects Conductor of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) Matt LaRocca!Following the successful maiden run of their orchestral and rock n’ roll mod podge, Grace is once again sliding into her sousaphone for a reimagined journey through her iconic catalogue along the VSO at this year’s Grand Point North Festival!Grace

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00:44:34

Zak Loy

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2025/09/03

Whether you know it or not, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the timeless licks and tones of today’s guest: Zak Loy.A native of Dinero, Texas, Zak made a name for himself as a guitarist in the Austin music scene as early as twelve years old. He has since formed and fronted well-known nationally touring groups such as Alpha Rev, Damesviolet, and Mother’s Anthem. In 2012, he became a permanent member of iconic ‘90s rockers +LIVE+ and right-hand-man to frontman Ed Kowalcyzk. Last year, Zak released his

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00:40:48

Kolton Moore and the Clever Few

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2025/08/27

Our guest today is a country troubadour in the tradition of Waylon and Wille by way of pop-sensible country rockers ala Brantley Gilbert and Kip Moore. He is Kolton Moore, and if you’re not already privy to his Texas country balladeering, you’re in for a treat.Kolton joins us to discuss the recording process of his upcoming record, embracing the co-write, playing to one and a half fans, the effects eating Subway tuna fish can have on a touring band, maintaining a strong family dynamic while on the

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00:59:10

Carolina Liar

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2025/08/20

If you’re looking for us to show you what you’re looking for, you’ve found it.Our guest today is one of the internet’s earliest musical stars: Chad Wolf of Carolina Liar.In the nearly two decades since his debut LP “Coming To Terms” spawned the massive hit “Show Me What I’m Looking For”, Chad has been in the trenches creating art, writing songs, and mining authenticity. On this episode, Chad joins us to describe the latest “garage gospel” reincarnation of the band, licensing, Kelly Clarkson’s

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00:36:25

Three Days Grace

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2025/08/13

Our guest today said “let’s start a riot,” but we said “let’s start with a podcast and see how it goes.” We’re talking to Neil Sanderson, the renowned drummer of alt-rockers Three Days Grace!Since forming in 1997, Three Day Grace have transcended era and genre amassing 19 Number 1’s on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts including “Never Too Late,” “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain,” and their major label debut “I Hate Everything About You.”The band recently released the “Kill Me Fast” EP, which features

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00:35:57

Mason Jennings

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2025/08/06

Mason Jennings may well be Minnesota’s greatest export that hasn’t performed at the Super Bowl. He is also our guest on Season 3, Episode 5 of “Load-In Through the Back.”Since releasing his self-titled album in 1997, Mason has made a name for himself on the back of relentless touring and his stunning third-person narrative songwriting. His most recent album, “Magnifier” was released earlier this year. Mason joins us to discuss balancing a schedule with fatherhood, his side project with Pearl Jam’s

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00:31:52

S.G. Goodman

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2025/08/01

Heart and soul without the bullsh*t, our guest on Season 03, Episode 04 is S.G. Goodman– an esteemed singer/songwriter out of Kentucky who has shared bills and collaborated with the likes of My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and renowned balladeer Jason Isbell. She recently released her third solo LP entitled “Planting By the Signs” in June. S.G. joins us on a rare day-off to discuss chronic touring, carving out space to be creative, her artistic evolution, and how the city of Philadelphia is solely

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00:46:14

Sixpence None the Richer

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2025/07/28

Today’s guest joins us from the back lounge of a moving tour bus (talk about committing to the bit, right?) to discuss her esteemed career as the singer, songwriter, and frontwoman behind one of the most well-known bands of the 1990s. We’re talking to Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer!Formed in 1992 alongside songwriter guitarist Matt Slocum, Sixpence rose to national prominence following their 1997 self-titled major label debut. “Kiss Me” charted globally in 1999 and is now a member of the

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00:48:11

Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show

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2025/07/23

Despite geographical improbability, we’re heading west to the Cumberland Gap with today’s guest– the esteemed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist behind Old Crow Medicine Show: Ketch Secor!Ketch recently released his first proper solo album, “Story the Crow Told Me,” a 12-song collection that chronicles the rise of his iconic band by incorporating roots, folk, rock, hip-hop, and spoken-word elements to fully encompass the chaotic creative fusion that Ketch is now synonymous with. The album

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01:22:48

Matt Nathanson

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2025/07/16

No one asked for it, but here we are– back for Season Three of “Load-In Through the Back!”Our guest today is a certified badass… well, definition dependent– but regardless, anyone who rocks Prince in a minx coat as their ZOOM hold screen certainly warrants some praise when it comes to badassery. Of course (based on our episode’s title) we’re talking about my forever man-crush: Matt Nathanson.Matt is the Massachusetts-born singer/songwriter behind the platinum-selling hit “Come On Get Higher.” We

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00:43:31

Load-In Live! (Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center...

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2025/06/23

It’s the moment that some of you have all been waiting for–We are SO excited to share our conversation with Wheatus and Steve Poltz from the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, VT.Recorded in front of a live audience on May 2nd, 2025, Brendan B. Brown and Steve join Troy and Pauly to discuss shoot-outs, kidnapping John Prine, and Jewel soliciting a JUUL sponsorship (don’t worry, we won’t take too much of a cut). Make sure to stay connected with our show so you don’t miss the next “Load-In

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00:46:56

Hoobastank

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2025/06/18

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00:57:11

The Record Company

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2025/06/13

Our guest on Season 02, Episode 39 of “Load-In Through the Back” is Chris Vos, the rootsy lead vocalist and guitarist of blues rockers The Record Company.The band burst onto the national scene with their 2016 debut “Give it Back to You” and have since released four full-length albums and been named an “Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone Magazine. They have toured extensively with the likes of John Mayer, B.B. King, Social Distortion, Blackberry Smoke, Buddy Guy, Bob Seger, Grace Potter, and

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00:48:37

The Ataris

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2025/06/09

Say “so long” to Astoria, and “hello” to Kristopher Roe of the Ataris on Season 02, Episode 38 of “Load-In Through the Back”!The Indiana rockers 2003 album “So Long, Astoria” is widely regarded as one of pop punk’s best, and has been Certified Gold by the RIAA on the back of the hit singles “In This Diary” and their immensely popular Don Henley cover “Boys of Summer.”Kristopher joins us to talk about life on the road, his creative process, the early-aughts revival, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and the

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00:40:49

Little Feat

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2025/06/05

Our guest today is one of the most iconic rock and roll pianists of all time– and if you don’t believe us, you can take it up with Elton John or Jimmy Page. We’re talking about Bill Payne, co-founder of the legendary group Little Feat.Born from the rubble of Frank Zappa’s esteemed Mothers of Invention backing band, Los Angeles’ Little Feat formed in 1969 and quickly rose to cultural and critical prominence on the back of energetic, improvised live performances and a catalog of now-classic records

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