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The Listening Party Podcast

Talking Is Hard

A conversational music podcast, active from 2009-2018, risen from the dead once more to roam the ever-changing musical landscape.

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1:19:11

Long Songs with Zachary Bernstein

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2026/10/05

We're joined this month by singer-songwriter, guitarist, drummer, writer, and editor Zachary Bernstein. When he's not drumming for friends of the show Velodrone, you can find him biking to work, making music as The Bicycats, or writing musicals. Now, he's adding marathon podcaster to his list of talents. We're talking long songs, how fitting.Featured Songs: "The Soft Parade" by The Doors "Desolation Row" by Bob Dylan "Humpty Dance" by The Digital Underground Also in this episode:

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54:10

Women Who Rock with Cesar of East Side Agents

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2026/09/07

This week, Cesar bails us out after we struggle to book a guest. We're sharing songs by woman who rock.Featured Songs: "Hit Me Over The Head With It" by Lucille Klement "Lottery" by Kali Uchis "Pushing" by Bandit Also in this episode: Daisy Chain Fields. Festival line-ups. Denise stalks bands. Crowd sizes. Ska is forever. Collaborating with Deefur. Band t-shirts. Cat distribution system. And more! Cesar's links: Personal | East Side Agents Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow

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Down to the Root with Elvia

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2026/08/03

This week we're talking about our roots with the Executive Director of the Fullerton Museum Center, Elvia Rubalcava.Featured Songs: "Cuido Tu Recuerdo" by Laura Itandehui "Hasta la Raíz" by Natalia Lafourcade "Guacamole" by Texas Tornados Also in this episode: Your life as an art exhibit. Safeguarding someone's memory. Chicana chillona. Different ways to mother. Living a creative life. Leaving a legacy. What do we do with our time? Becoming a museum executive director. SANCHO

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58:29

The Places You’ll Go with Stephanie

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2026/07/06

We're globe-trotting with Stephanie and bring you travel songs.Featured Songs: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson Also in this episode: Window or aisle seat. The ambiguous Tracy Chapman. Fast Car covers. Journaling vs. souvenirs. Failing memory. Gratitude. Planning trips. Rockband parties. Playlists for everything. The power of music. Preparing your funeral playlist. Places to return to. And more! Stephanie's links:

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1:07:37

TV Themes with Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men

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2026/06/01

Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men makes his triumphant return to the podcast after ten long years to discuss TV theme songs.Featured Songs: "Frightening Fishes" by Benjamin Gibbard "At Least It Was Here" by The 88 "You're Dead" by Maria Tanega Also in this episode: Jesse catches us up on the last ten years. Jesse's not a fan of Shrinking. Denise is not a fan Ben Gibbard. Star Wars nights. Religious services. Community cameos. You never know when something will get popular. Is it

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54:51

R&B with KJ

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2026/05/04

We're joined this month by Denise's favorite comic to perform at the Chatterbox in Covina, KJ! You can catch him there Thursdays and Sundays. We're talking R&B love songs.Featured Songs: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison "Every Time I Close My Eyes" by Babyface ft. Kenny G Also in this episode: Detroit's Big Tire vs. Inglewood's Big Donut. Detroit style pizza. Is it a love song or a love-making song? Sleeping over at grandma's. John

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46:10

Building Community with Tirzah

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2026/04/06

We continue Denise's favorites series, this time with one of her favorite restaurant owners, Tirzah! She is the co-owner of Tirzah's Mexi-Terranean in the heart of El Sereno, CA. She has over a decade of experience in the restaurant business and is an incredibly supportive member of the community. We figured no better theme than community songs.Featured Songs: "Everybody Everybody" by Black Box "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet Boys "Yes We Can Can" by Pointer

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1:25:56

Partying Like it’s 1999 with Johnny Roque

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2026/03/02

It's Johnny Roque month at the LPP. He's Denise's favorite comic that she's seen at Horseplay Comedy. When he's not posting reaction videos on the socials, you can catch him IRL at the World Famous Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, or hosting his own comedy show at the Sunset Room in Hacienda Heights.Featured Songs: "Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 "Sour Girl" by Stone Temple Pilots Also in this episode: Y2K. Conspiracy theories. The early Internet

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1:28:37

Deconstructing with Steven Wesley Guiles

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2026/02/02

Self-described heart-on-his-sleeve songwriter Steven Wesley Guiles joins us for songs about deconstructing religion and not waiting for perfection.Featured Songs: "In My Mind" by Dubious At Best "I Was A Teenage Blood Sacrifice Cult Member" by Steven Wesley Guiles "Say" by Monica Martin Also in this episode: Covers. February Album Writing Month. The freedom to write a song about anything. Growing up Evangelical. Fear of everything. Current political climate. Misogyny. Building

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1:18:56

Jamz of 2025

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2026/01/05

We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ sharing our favorite songs of the year, 2025 edition.Featured Songs: "Jump Rope Gazers" by The Beths "Powerwalker" by Low Ceilings "The Ocean" by Against Me! "Macho Man" by Hell Tüpét - Music Video "Knifey" by Amyl and the Sniffers "Don't Take My Side" by The Psychotic Reactions "woke up knowing everything (opening theme)" by Open Mike Eagle "Play House" by Sweetmelk "Tiny Threads" by Deep Sea Diver "It's Raining Now" by

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1:06:19

Going Through Changes with Jeffrey & Avi

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2025/12/01

We welcome Avi back to the show along with first-time podcaster Jeffrey for some songs about change.Featured Songs: "Change" by Blind Melon "Changes" by Charles Bradley "Everybody's Changing" by Keane "The Seed" by Sasami Also in this episode: What the hell is a third place? Holding bartenders hostage. Going to the movies alone. Jeffrey will work for TouchTunes™ credits. Charles Bradley messes up the space-time continuum. Go Golden Eagles! Avi makes a big change. Selling your

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1:39:42

Gettin’ Noughtie with Paul Antonio

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2025/11/03

Paul Antonio joins us this month to celebrate 10 years in comedy with some bangers from the 2000's.Featured Songs: "How You Remind Me" by Nickelback "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down "Young'n" by Fabolous Also in this episode: Eddie Guerrero's passing cues the death of innocence. Paul's comedy origin story. Pomona pride. Another Dana Dayz flashback. Paul's first sip of booze. Downloading music. Semi-retirement. Politics of comedy. Social media engagement. Friendship break-ups

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47:09

College Years with The Machoverse

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2025/10/06

We're joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years.Featured Songs: "La Llorona" by Beirut "Be A Man" by Macho Man Randy Savage "Turn on Me" by The Shins Also in this episode: Wrestling fandom beginnings. Meeting at Burning Man. Matcha Man. Macho spam. Students following you on social media. Macho Man versus Hogan beef. Guerilla marketing. Balancing act. The Machoverse's links: Instagram | Fan

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1:03:10

Wrastlin’ with the Rude Dog

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2025/09/01

We're celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that's ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme songs!Featured Songs: "Nasty Boy" by No Application Fee "Cochise" by Audioslave "Divide & Conquer" by IDLES Also in this episode: Reminiscing about the early days of the pod. Denise ticks all the boxes. We get really into our wrestling entrances. Wrestling birthday party

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1:36:45

For Better or Worse with Magenta Moon

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2025/08/04

This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse.Featured Songs: "The One" by Wild Child "Dollar Store" by Ben Kweller ft. Waxahatchee "Tried and True" by Ween "I Would Find You" by Oceanator Also in this episode: Magenta Moon origin story. Artistic collaboration as a couple. Engineering choices. Portland vs. L.A. Picking what covers to play. Hating on Father John Misty. All data is good data. Gatekeeping Severance

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1:22:32

Feeling Grown with Charles Grace

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2025/07/07

We're joined this month by our new best friend, singer-songwriter, and wrestling fan, Charles Grace, for songs that made us feel grown when we weren't quite there yet.Featured Songs: "Radio/Video" by System of a Down "Lover, You Should've Come Over" by Jeff Buckley "Crestfallen" by Smashing Pumpkins Also in this episode: Our Charles Grace origin story. Feeling grown. Playing System of a Down for impressionable children as a trusted member of the community. How Charles got into

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1:33:10

Grieving with Keith Foster

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2025/06/09

We're joined this month by long-time friend of the pod Keith Foster to share songs about grief, but don't worry it's a pretty light-hearted episode—all things considered.Featured Songs: "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie "3rd Planet" by Modest Mouse "Hear You Me" by Jimmy Eat World Also in this episode: Remembering Cassidy. Improv v. stand-up. Modest Mouse cruise. Drawing on sticky notes. The after life. Keith's links: Instagram | Website | Mockingbird Improv Email the

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56:44

Must Love Dogs with Carlos

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2025/05/05

We're joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets.Featured Songs: "Cost of Living" by Mom Friend "Older Chests" by Damien Rice "Sam" by Sturgill Simpson Also in this episode: Pet medical issues. Balancing privacy and stand-up comedy. Comedy for Latinos. Bombing at the world-famous Iguana. New music from Deefur. Success in comedy. Carlos' links: Comedy IG | Photography IG | Horseplay

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47:25

New Beginnings with Lourdes of Melting Hearts Creative

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2025/04/07

We're joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs.Featured Songs: "In The Morning" by Nina Simone "Hit The Coast" by Future Islands "Start Again" by Hope Langston Also in this episode: Running a podcast from a basement. Bob Dylan covers. Nostalgia sells. Interpretive rapping. Running your own business. Bumble BFF. Melting Heart Creative's links: Instagram | Website Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow

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50:03

Protesting with Frank

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2025/03/03

Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs.Featured Songs: "Wear Clean Draws" by The Coup "Masters of War" by Bob Dylan "The Little Flame" by Carsie Blanton Horseplay Comedy at Angry Horse Brewing. Getting back into comedy. Denise judges Frank by his cover. Comedy specials. Musical segregation. Raising a daughter in the current political climate. Sounding the alarm. Mental health. The drive to perform. Build your community

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