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The Wasted Years

The Wasted Years

The Wasted Years Podcast originally ran from 2012 to 2014, and 15 episodes were released. The Wasted Years is bands and musicians telling stories about touring. This is real life viewed through the lens of the touring musician. Producer/Host Aaron Semer stopped making new podcasts because life and other musical endeavors got in the way. Here they are, re-uploaded, for old fans and new. Enjoy! All episodes produced, recorded, edited, and mixed by Aaron Semer. Theme song by Aaron Semer. All other

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00:54:42

Gladiators Eat Fire

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

Original release date: 1/7/14Original Episode Notes: Has your van ever broken down in a location so remote that you have to live in a junkyard for three days, almost succumbing to local traditions and never leaving, nearly marrying the one girl in the junkyard - the junkyard princess, if you will - endearing yourself to the local youth, who look up to you like a Rock God descended from heaven? Have you ever had to search for a vet on tour because your dog's anal glands needed squeezing? Have you

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01:10:44

GravelRoad and a Tribute to T-Model Ford

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

Original release date: 8/25/13 Original Episode notes: GravelRoad is a Seattle band steeped in the tradition of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Their passion for this music drove them to visit the region many times, befriending and playing with the families and stalwart performers of the style, the Kimbroughs and Burnsides among them. Through persistence and a little luck, they eventually became the touring band for T-Model Ford, crossing the country and world with the 90-plus year-old

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01:15:09

Argonaut

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

In memory of Dave Takata, Northwest rock n' roll God. Original release date:3/26/13 Original Episode notes: "So, you've actually seen a bigfoot?" "Duh!" So Says Bobo, of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot," who frequents Argonaut shows whenever they make their way to Northern California. Argonaut's had a rough go of it. Hell, they weren't even a band for the past several years. They've had a guitarist quit onstage, been screwed by a label, and even almost lost a thumb. But they're back due to popular

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01:09:17

Ben London - Alcohol Funnycar, STAG, Sanford Arms,...

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

Original Release Date: 2/20/13 Original Episode Notes: Veteran Seattle rocker Ben London schools Aaron on what it was like to be in a touring band during grunge's heyday, when the words "FROM SEATTLE" would often be larger than the bands' names on flyers. Ben moved from Ohio to Seattle in 1989 with a tight group of friends who would go on to form seminal bands The Gits, 7 Year Bitch, and Ben's own Alcohol Funnycar. Most of these stories are from that time period, leading up to the murder of Mia

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01:07:09

Jeff Loose

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

In memory of Jeff Loose. I miss you and I love you, my lifelong friend. Original release date: 1/25/13 Original Episode Notes: The Wasted Years goes out on the road to Toledo, Ohio, and Aaron talks with Jeff Loose, a man who is both an old friend and one of Aaron's favorite musicians. Jeff has been a long-time major figure in the Toledo music scene, running the label Pretend Records and performing in many bands; WEe, GoLab, Stylex, Jr. Electric, and solo as himself to name but a few. Find out how

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00:58:40

Chaos Chaos (formerly Smoosh)

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/15

Original release date: 12/21/12 Original Episode notes: You likely remember Asy and Chloe Saavedra as Smoosh - two very young and ridiculously talented girls who played with nearly everyone (Pearl Jam, Death Cab, Cat Power, Eels, Bloc Party, you name it) and even appeared on Jimmy Kimmel. Just imagine the behind-the-scenes workings of a family forced into the crazy, late night, booze-fueled and chaotic world of professional touring musicians. Listen and find out about the challenges of learning who

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01:03:32

Mike Jaworski and Drew Church of The Cops

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original release date: 11/30/12 Original Episode notes: If you're involved in the music scene in Seattle, then you know who these guys are. And if not, well, sit back and enjoy the ride. They've each played in a lot of bands, but this episode focuses on their time together in The Cops, who were one of the most exciting live bands around for a number of years. In addition to their musical output, they are Seattle cultural impresarios, with Mike running the consistently good Mt. Fuji Records, and Drew

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01:06:49

Into the Storm

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 11/13/12 Original episode notes: Things I learned from recording a podcast with Into the Storm: 1) It is possible to be paid 17 cents for a show. 2) Exactly what type of mental anguish it takes to drive a man to write "The World's Most Offensive Song." (Hint - it involves a push mower, 80s rock, and Wyoming). 3) You can fix a van's radiator with an egg. 4) It is still possible to pick-up a prostitute in Vegas at 3AM when covered from head to toe in motor oil, but only if you

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01:52:04

The Making of Solyoni's Prairie Monsters

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 9/18/12 Original Episode was 2 parts. This is both parts 1 & 2 together. Original Episode notes: This two-part episode was a labor of love for me. In 2002, two of my best friends attempted to deliver a Honda Accord from Akron, Ohio to Seattle, WA while simultaneously writing an album about their experiences on the road. The goal was to record the album once they arrived in Seattle, with me - a hopeful young musician and engineer - twiddling the knobs. The car and one of

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01:01:22

G. Stuart Dahlquist - SunnO))), Goatsnake, Burning...

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 8/27/12 Original Episode Notes: I am a lucky guy. I keep getting to make podcasts with musicians from some of my favorite bands. G. Stuart Dahlquist is one of these people. I'm a huge fan of Southern Lord Records, and Stuart was instrumental in the early years of this highly influential label, recording albums and touring with Burning Witch, SunnO))), and Goatsnake (fuck yeah!). Currently, Stuart composes and plays in two other amazing and very different projects; Asva and

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01:05:06

Ben Verellen - Helms Alee, Harkonen, Verellen...

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 8/12/12 Original Episode Notes: You might know him from his band Helms Alee, or his company Verellen Amplifiers. You might know him from his reunion shows with his old band Harkonen - but you probably don't know him from any of Harkonen's original shows, which he describes, simply, as "bummerly." Then again, you might know him as Botch's little brother; the roadie with the pink fanny pack crouched behind the drumset with a homemade light show and a 40oz. of OE. Ben Verellen is

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01:07:55

Smooth Sailing

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 7/26/12 Original Episode Notes: You wanna know who would be a hilarious band to go out on the road with? Smooth Sailing, that's who. But beware, you'd also have a pretty high chance of a van breakdown, becoming a fugitive from California law, shitting yourself, and/or death by flying car. But at least you'd know these guys always had your back, even if that sometimes included Jackass-like pranks resulting in loss of hair, beer, or both.I had a really fun time listening to

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01:03:40

Jonas Haskins - Low Hums, Earth, Marissa Nadler,...

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 7/9/12 Original Podcast Notes: Dylan Carlson abandoned by SunnO))) in The Netherlands! Sex freaks in Paris! On-stage hippy beat down! Redneck Pee-wee Herman! Jonas Haskins has played and toured with lots of bands; Earth, The Jesus Chords, Sera Cahoone, Poor Moon, Low Hums, Zoe Muth, Alela Diane, and Marissa Nadler, to name a few. It was great to catch up with Jonas and enjoy some doughnuts and coffee in the breakfast nook of his Wallingford, Seattle home. As expected, with

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00:51:13

He Whose Ox Is Gored

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original Release Date: 6/25/12 Original Episode Notes: One-armed Dominatrixes. Dog-shit encrusted floors. Bed bugs. Crust punk germ-o-phobes. American flag theft. It's all part of normal touring life when you're Seattle band He Whose Ox is Gored. I sat down with Brian, Lisa, and JC in their practice space at The Black Lodge and the stories did flow. I had never met them before this podcast session, so it takes us a few minutes to find our stride, but then hilarity ensues. Serious hilarity. So here's

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01:10:45

Brian Cook - Russian Circles, Botch, These Arms Are...

The Wasted Years ·

2020/07/14

Original release date: 6/18/12 Original Episode Notes: Brian Cook, currently of Russian Circles, used to play for legendary hardcore act Botch, followed by the much beloved These Arms Are Snakes. We sat down in Brian's apartment and enjoyed a few beers while he spun tales of drunken woe from his TAAS touring days, followed by a tale of wake-the-fuck-up from a more recent Russian Circles trip. This Podcast features excerpts of three songs by Russian Circles, from the album Empros: 309 Atackla

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