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In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast

Weldon Hunter & Erik Komarnicki
Garage Rock
Doo-Wop
The Beatles
1960s Music
The Rolling Stones
Rock Music
Music History
Bad Little Woman
Little Latin Lupe Lu
Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
The Velvet Underground
The Kinks
Righteous Brothers
Girl Groups
Psychedelic Music
The Squires
99th Floor
Mitch Ryder
Kingsmen
Dirty Water

The usual format is this: we pick a song from the 1950s or 1960s (genres range from garage, R&B, Girl Groups, Motown and Doo-Wop), and discuss three versions of that song, or sometimes we just play a song we haven’t heard before and react to it. We’ve covered classics like “Little Bit o’ Soul” and “Psychotic Reaction” to rarities like “Jump and Dance” by the Carnaby, and “Ringo I Love You” by Bonn... more

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We're your dealers this week and the score is songs about gettin' stoned, high, baked and beyond! Pills, tabs, and joints ... and even with some stern warnings, we get high on our own supply ! The Bohemians, The Rolling Stones, Paul Revere & the Raid... more

A six-pack of songs about gettin' soused (for or against) by Stick McGhee (40s), The Four Deuces  (50s), The Champs (also 50s) - you know what song it is!, The Pleasure Seekers, The Moods (both 66ers!), and The Housemartins (80s). Put on your beer go... more

This week we're talking The Zombies and their 1964 Bacharach-inspired number, "Tell Her No." These guys really stood out from the rest of the British pack because they added some nice jazz chords into their superb pop. Our favourite budget label, Nas... more

Hey rebels! Take a break from breakin' rocks in the hot sun to listen to our episode on "I Fought The Law"! The original is by The Crickets, just after Buddy Holly became a slice of American Pie. But we all know the Bobby Fuller Four stole the song a... more

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Weldon Gardner-Hunter
Host of the show, co-hosting discussions on 60s garage rock with deep music knowledge and a knack for storytelling.
Erik Comer Nikki
Co-host known for sharp analysis, trivia, and enthusiastic exploration of garage rock lore and recording history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • The Gorilla should have come out before the Monkey

    My very favorite pod. Eric Inspired me to learn garage rock guitar-I’m having a blast !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Fate
    United States6 months ago
  • The Mascots

    Wonderful! Have never heard of them, and what a great introduction by Weldon and Eric!! Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Easton PA listener
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Music Selections

    Increasing my musical vocabulary weekly. I grow stronger by the week. COWER BEFORE ME

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlotte Bronte Ellis
    Canadaa year ago
  • The Gorilla should have come out before the Monkey

    I could not agree more. 5 stars. Please do an episode on “Triangles” by Danny’s Reasons. In the meantime, heading to the river to get a duck.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Fate
    United States2 years ago
  • Get credits

    Essential listening for everyone working on their degree in Garage Studies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elijahv
    Canada2 years ago

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Engaging duo with deep knowledge; thorough without being dry.
Listeners love the mix of rigor and personality; guests/topics feel fresh and eclectic.
Long-form episodes are entertaining and surprisingly funny.
High praise for not over-hyping well-known songs, while giving new context to obscure tracks.

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Dream Baby Dream
Q: How do you feel about the interpretations of the song Dream Baby Dream?
The interpretations vary, with some viewing it as aspirational dreaming, while others see it as a melancholic reflection on loss and nostalgia.
Fluctuation ... With The Gruesomes!
Q: What do you think of a guy like that? What a thing to say.
The reason he likes to move around and the reason that makes him think about sex is let's just clarify about light old Texas is we're talking about a place that even in 2025 has less than 3,000 people.
Funky Fonzi Thornton, Unsung Backup Singer
Q: What are some of the notable works of Fonzi Thornton?
Fonzi Thornton is known for his backing vocals on hits like "Upside Down" by Diana Ross and has worked with several iconic musicians including Luther Vandross and Roxy Music. He also had a brief solo career with songs such as "I Work For A Living."
The Last Time
Q: Why did you choose the Nomads?
I chose the Nomads because I thought, no, my heart's going to the Nomads.
Vancouver!
Q: Do you think there's something that you hear that's distinctively Vancouver for these first two songs?
Not really, they don't stand out as distinctly Vancouver songs.

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A thoughtful, deep-dive discussion of late-1950s and 1960s garage, doo-wop, and related rock, focusing on three versions of a song or a fresh take on a track. Episodes blend careful musicology with playful banter, tracing song structures, production quirks, and cultural context across a wide range of 60s material. The hosts' mix of scholarly insight and warm humor creates a learning-friendly vibe, drawing in listeners who relish detailed analysis, trivia, and vivid storytelling around obscure and iconic recordings alike. Unique strengths include cross-genre comparisons, a penchant for “moments” that reveal new interpretations, and a conversational style that keeps academic rigor approachable while staying genuinely entertaining for long-for... more

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