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Jughead's Basement

John "Jughead" Pierson
Punk Rock
Deecracks
Punk Music
20 Years A Frantic Effort
Chicago
Rarebirdlit
Semi-Famous
Michael Marti
Minneapolis
Punk Culture
Screeching Weasel
Even In Blackouts
Japan
Russia
Trenchmouth
Race In America
The Black Monument Ensemble
The Eternals
Scooby Don't Punkhouse
The Fastbacks

Jughead's Basement is hosted by Screeching Weasel, Mopes, and Even In Blackouts' co-founder John Jughead Pierson. The podcast has three subcategories: Dissections of punk records. Long-form interviews of punk & alternative musicians, comedians, and underground performers. Plus, lastly, an old fashion radio adventure that tells the twisted tale of two men attached to one body roaming an unknown man... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes200Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Episode 224: Greg Norton of Ultrabomb and Hüsker Dü talks to us about us being night people, Greg's friendship with Grant Hart and the formation of Hüsker Dü, board game talk, Hüsker Moms, Introduction to SST, Minute Men and Hüsker Dü's double album ... more

Episode 223: Slackrr with Scotty and Cait. They talks to us about such things as Band History and Southampton is a Port Town, Music is for Sharing, Lineup Changes and Studio Time, Writing on the Road, Make It Sound Like Fucking Jumanji, Endless Touri... more

Episode 222: Steven McDonald of Redd Kross, Melvins, and OFF! on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests talks with us about Identity Crisis, Colonoscopy & Anesthesia, Kiss Talk, Guitars Tick Boxes, Redd Kross & Circle Jerks Beef Under The Bridge, My Band I... more

Episode 221: Kurt Bloch of The Fastbacks talks to us about: Touring Canada and its ease and difficulty, On Blue Oyster Cult, Skill of the downstroke, Jughead's guitar sounded like crinkling paper, Kurt built a guitar with his dad like Brian May, No T... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Norton
Bassist for Hüsker Dü and Ultrabomb
Ultrabomb and Hüsker Dü
Episode: Episode 224: Episode 224: Greg Norton of Ultrabomb and Hüsker Dü on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Kim Warnick
A member of The Fastbacks and Visqueen, with a long history in punk music.
The Fastbacks, Visqueen
Episode: Episode 219: Episode 219: Kim Warnick of Fastbacks and Visqueen on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Tyson Cornell
Founder of Rarebirdlit and drummer for Semi-Famous
Rarebirdlit
Episode: Episode 217: Episode 217: Tyson Cornel founder of Rarebirdlit and musician of Semi-Famous on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
John Szymanski
A musician and co-founder of Even In Blackouts
Even In Blackouts, Jon Langford and the Four Lost Souls
Episode: Episode 215: Episode 215: John Szymanski of Even In Blackouts, Jon Langford and the Four Lost Souls on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Deanna Belos
Lead singer and songwriter of the band Sincere Engineer
Sincere Engineer
Episode: Episode 214: Episode 214: Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Thomas Thacker
Guitarist for Sum 41 and GOB
Sum 41, GOB
Episode: Episode 212: Episode 212: Thomas Thacker of GOB and Sum 41 on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Linda Kicks
Drummer of Dirty Cheetah, Pale Lips, and Taxi Girls
Dirty Cheetah, Pale Lips, Taxi Girls
Episode: Episode 211: Episode 211: Lynda Kicks of Pale Lips, Dirty Cheetah, and Taxi Girls (Montreal) on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Tobias Jeg
Owner of Red Scare Industries, a punk rock label
Red Scare Industries
Episode: Episode 210: Episode 210: Tobias Jeg of Red Scare Industries on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests

Host

John Jughead Pierson
Host and co-founder of the bands Screeching Weasel, Mopes, and Even In Blackouts, with extensive experience in the punk and alternative music scene. He possesses a unique interviewing style that combines humor, personal storytelling, and a deep appreciation for his guests' artistic journeys.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • Love all of the stories and insight behind my favorite subjects

    Long time listener and love every level of evolution John has put into this podcast. The origional concept of breaking down albums which morphed into lofi interviews with hifi guests and recently catching up with friends as a repeat guest segment have all been incredible.

    As a longtime lover of og pop punk I love learning more about how that scene transpired but John takes it much further that rehashing the past as well as catching up with what the who’s who of that genera have been up to. Ever... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobby Audio
    United Statesa year ago
  • SLOPPY 2ndz!!

    love sloppy seconds… so glad they r still at it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dzakonly
    United Statesa year ago
  • Screeching Weasel Isn't Ben Foster

    ...Notice the difference between then and now: Jughead still doing this from Osaka, Japan. And doing it well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeanStreetsOfMitte
    Japan2 years ago
  • Excellent!!

    So happy to find this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    neuron1
    United States2 years ago
  • Not a Regular Interview Podcast

    Jughead brings a unique style to interviewing with great insight and I love way he edits any corrections or insights directly into the podcast.

    Unmatched guest list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    falco171ac
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews indicate that fans of punk and alternative music find valuable insights and fresh perspectives from the guests featured.
Many praise the host for his warm, engaging interviewing style, making complex topics approachable.
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Episode 224: Episode 224: Greg Norton of Ultrabomb and Hüsker Dü on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Q: Did the cancer diagnosis affect your writing?
Yes, it gave me a perspective and urgency to get things done.
Episode 224: Episode 224: Greg Norton of Ultrabomb and Hüsker Dü on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Q: Did you feel lost for a while after that? Did it have anything to do with the career change?
Yes, I felt isolated after the band broke up and it pushed me back into the restaurant business.
Episode 223: Episode 223: Slackrr with Scotty & Cait on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Q: Do you feel any responsibility towards trying to make things better through your music?
Yes, we see music as a vehicle for positive change and aim to share hopeful messages through our songs.
Episode 223: Episode 223: Slackrr with Scotty & Cait on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests
Q: What was the most significant aspect of your journey as a band so far?
Our journey has been heavily influenced by lineup changes and personal challenges, which have shaped our music and our message.

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2. Kim Warnick
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7. Linda Kicks
8. Tobias Jeg

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