
Emil Amos charts the birth and development of the classic archetype 'The Outsider', telling disturbing and often humiliating stories about growing up in a small town in the 90’s. Every other episode digs into the archaeology of lesser-known music to illuminate the same themes from a more objective, historical perspective.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

For a SEASON SIX bonus episode Drifter's Sympathy is highlighting a recent cast Emil did on a new Sun City Girls based podcast ('The Burning Nerve Ending Magic Podcast').
The cast begins around the time Emil moved to Portland and dives into Grails'... more
LONER LEGENDS IV brings us to the end of SEASON SIX with a new installment of the central music pillar of the cast.⛲️
I'd been saving covering one of the greatest songwriters of all time for a few years now so its a relief to finally get to tell t... more
This will probably be the only sequel episode Drifter's will ever do on one artist... solely because Nick Drake has such a dense story that had never fully been told until this new book arrived ("Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton Jack"). Pat San... more
If something has changed you irrevocably in the past, its a kind of betrayal of yourself to not re-visit it and try to understand why. For this one I wanted to pull in one of the most sensitive and present people I know to help me out (Pat Sansone of... more
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Super underrated, entertaining, informational, and inspiring. Will make you want to do drugs.
Such a ride. This podcast reminded me of the beauty in the world.
I really appreciate the production of these shows, especially the Loner Legends series. Great stuff. Thanks!
I revisit this podcast yearly like I would a beloved record or book. A triumph and evolution of the medium. Definitely not for everybody but sometimes feels like it was created for me specifically
Great to hear new episodes, huge fan of this podcast. Emil’s perspective on life, the artist, good stories and music knowledge are just so interesting to listen to. Made me revisit his Holy Son’s project from the beginning which I also recommend.
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The content features an exploration of 'The Outsider' archetype through intense personal narratives and societal reflections, particularly drawing on experiences from a small-town upbringing in the 1990s. The episodes frequently intertwine personal storytelling with deep dives into lesser-known music, offering listeners both subjective and historical perspectives on artistic expression and its connection to individual and societal struggles. The show emphasizes the convergence of music history with personal growth, often critiquing broader cultural trends and examining the relationships between artistry, identity, and mental health.
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Emil Amos' Drifter's Sympathy launched 9 years ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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