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Emil Amos' Drifter's Sympathy

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Nick Drake
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Resistance Music
Consumerism In Art
Addiction
Punk Music
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Sandy Denny
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Sun City Girls
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Gary Davenport
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Grails
Rupert Holmes
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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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes60Founded9 years ago
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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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Recent Guests

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Owner of Little Axe record store, known for rescuing lost artists and records
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Episode: LONER LEGENDS IV
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A singer-songwriter and playwright known for his hit 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)', and extensive work in pop music across decades.
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Host of Drifter's Sympathy, recognized for weaving personal narratives with broader cultural themes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 742 ratings
  • Woohoo!

    Super underrated, entertaining, informational, and inspiring. Will make you want to do drugs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NewHampshireSuch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you Emil

    Such a ride. This podcast reminded me of the beauty in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbingfornuns
    United States6 months ago
  • Loner Legend

    I really appreciate the production of these shows, especially the Loner Legends series. Great stuff. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Real Deal Steve McNeal
    United States7 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pmuljr
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you for new episodes

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A keen suggester
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many highlight the unique blending of music history with personal experiences, praising it as insightful and thought-provoking.
The show's exploration of outsider themes resonates deeply with audiences, generating a connection between the host's narratives and their lived experiences.
A few criticisms exist regarding the show's somber tones, but even these acknowledge the quality of the content.
Listeners appreciate the personal storytelling and its depth, often finding it relatable and compelling.

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#163
Ireland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#183
Finland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#241
New Zealand/Music

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