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Rockin' the Suburbs

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★★★★★
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504 episodes
Language
English
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No
Date created
2016/10/11
Latest episode
2026/11/12
Average duration
18 min.
Release period
2 days

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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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Perfect Pop: Linda Laine and the Sinners “Low Grades and High Fever”
2026/11/12
Patrick inducts a record into the Perfect Pop Pantheon today, a song which would fall into the “one-hit wonder” category except for the fact that it wasn’t a hit. Released in 1964, “Low Grades and High Fever” is a whirlwind of guitars, drums, vocals and the debilitating fever of love.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Rest in Power: Richard Lloyd
2026/11/11
We pay tribute to the seminal guitarist Richard Lloyd, one of the co-founders of late 70s NYC band Television, who passed on this week at the age of 75. Lloyd also had a solo career and contributed to many recordings as a session player and producer. Rest in Power, Richard Lloyd.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Teutonosaur, Part 2
2026/11/10
It's part two of our conversation with Dave Baldwin, who  just released his debut album, under the name Teutonosaur. And it is an album you music fans need to hear. Both songs from "A Sweetened Fire," 2026 (Phonophore) - "The Thaw"- "Chime the End" Buy "A Sweetened Fire" at teutonosaur.bandcamp.com Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, 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 at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
Teutonosaur, Part 1
2026/11/09
Jim and Patrick welcome Dave Baldwin to the show. Dave just released his debut album, under the name Teutonosaur. And it is an album you music fans need to hear. All songs from "A Sweetened Fire," 2026 (Phonophore) - "Like a VCR"- "What May Come in Time"- "Sorrow Still Can Shine"- "I Used to Have More Time" Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, 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 at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
The One-Armed Piano Virtuoso
2026/11/06
Patrick relates the story of Paul Wittgenstein, a classical pianist who lost his arm during World War I, but despite his handicap, went on to become a world-renowned musician and commissioned a concerto that became world famous.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
More on Bob Dylan’s Royal Albert Hall Concert, 1966 - Dylan Album Hall of Fame
2026/11/05
Harris King gets in touch today to add his thoughts to Paul Hayden’s recent induction of Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert (episode 2485). Harris bought a bootleg CD of the concert years before it was released as part of the Bootleg Series and recounts his love of the recording. Many thanks Harris!  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Rush Concert Report
2026/11/04
Jim is joined by Mike Snider, Kevin Goff and Rob Gates, who recently saw shows on the Rush reunion tour. Spoiler alert: The band rocked! Playout song: "Limelight," from "R30 (Live)," 2005 (Atlantic) Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, 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 at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com
Election Day Special: Women’s Suffrage, KDKA and “Crazy Blues”
2026/11/03
On this election day, if you found yourself wondering what the 19th Amendment, the birth of commercial radio and “Crazy Blues” by Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds have in common, then this is the episode for you! Listen as Patrick ties all the threads together.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Book Nook: John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes
2026/11/02
Patrick bought a new book recently and wants to tell you about it. John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes is a different kind of autobiography, but contains multitudes for those who are enamored of the legendary British DJ John Peel. Hear Patrick’s take of the book in this episode.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Bob Dylan Album Hall of Fame: Paul Hayden on Bob Dylan Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert
2026/10/30
A new album has been inducted into the Rockin’ the Suburbs Bob Dylan Hall of Fame! Paul Hayden selects the legendary concert from 1966, recorded in Manchester on May 17. It’s also known as The Royal Albert Hall Concert or the Judas Concert. Thank you, Paul!  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
September 2026 New Music 8: Echo and the Bunnymen, The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon, Haruomi Hosono
2026/10/29
It’s the last run for the September 2026 New Music Train as it heads back to the depot for some rest before its Rocktober excursions next month. Closing out the new music picks are Mark Neese (Echo and the Bunnymen), Justin Steiner (The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon) and Patrick (Haruomi Hosono). Thanks to all who contributed this month!  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
September 2026 New Music 7: The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso, Role Model
2026/10/28
The September 2026 New Music Train is taking in the Big Apple today, picking up Jason Goebel at Grand Central and touring around the five boroughs while the music blasts. Jason is cueing up new tracks from The War on Drugs, Sylvan Esso and Role Model. 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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
September 2026 New Music 6: The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain, Castle
2026/10/27
The itinerary takes the September 2026 New Music Train from Scotland to Illinois, with Roger Grace and Sunny Varney leading the way. That’s a dynamic new music combination and they provide the latest on new tracks from The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain and Castle. 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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
September 2026 New Music 5: Arab Strap, Chat Pile, Nadia Reid With NZTrio
2026/10/26
The September 2026 New Music Train is on a Dublin journey today, with Liam McIndoe at the controls. He’s got a big sack of new tracks, featuring the magically melancholy Arab Strap, the howling noise of Chat Pile and a cover of a Mazzy Star song from Nadia Reid.  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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
September 2026 New Music 4: This is the Kit, Sylvan Esso, The Tubs, Mike Viola
2026/10/23
The September 2026 New Music Train is in for some suffering today – Suffern, New York, that is! That’s where Kurt Gallagher is waiting on the platform with an armful of new music picks. Listen along as Kurt fills us in on new tracks from This is the Kit, Sylvan Esso, The Tubs and Mike Viola. 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.com Email Jim & Patrick at [email protected] Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

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4.9 out of 5
143 reviews
★★★★★
Benjie Ignacio 2023/05/19
great no nonsense podcast about rock n roll
Longtime listener since its inception, and of its predecessor podcast, Dad Rock. Thoughtful, spirited conversation, often revelatory and always lighth...
★★★☆☆
Tdc126 2022/06/02
I have enjoyed this podcast but it has taken a turn for the worse
I have listened to this podcast every day for two years. While there were a few episodes that I bailed on, for the most part, I enjoyed the podcast. ...
★★★★☆
Matt@THEATL 2020/10/29
Enjoy Them But....
Really enjoy their lighthearted look at some of my favorite bands like The Replacements. Will say, they should probably avoid reviewing bands like Ge...
★★★★★
WillRams 2020/10/25
Loved the Tom Petty Wildflowers and all the Rest conversation.
An update regarding availability of the song “Something Could Happen” (one of quite a few previously unreleased gems): Apple Music has had it availabl...
★★★★★
MGinLA 2019/08/12
Great listen
Love how they talk about awesome music from the past and also bring new music to my ears. Flying Nun Week is one of my favorites, as well as Clash Wee...
★★★★★
Not Financial Advice NFA 2019/04/08
Snackable daily updates with knowledgeable hosts.
I have been a long time listener. I learn so much about music from these guys in less than 30 minute episodes each day. Never a dull moment.
★★★★★
xsoc 2019/03/21
Great binge worthy podcast
Got into this listening to their Beatles and Led Zeppelin ranking podcasts, but have enjoyed quite a few others especially the 4AD book review and Rus...
★★★★★
Getting Madder 2019/01/19
Spans the musical ages...
If you know the show was spawned from Dad Rock, you may think that much of the content would be about music from the late 70s and early 80s. I’ll this...
★★★★★
Rufus Johnson IV 2019/01/16
Beavis and Butthead
Have you ever wondered what ever happened to those two lovable guys? Well they have grown up and moved on to adulthood, sorta. They have also broa...
★★★★★
sparks74!!!! 2019/01/14
Best music podcast ever!
My favorite music podcast ever!
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