Jughead's Basement
John "Jughead" PiersonJughead'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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicMusic Interviews | |||
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236: Vera of Taxi Girls talks to us about: Where do names come from, Punk linguistics, Origin of Taxi Girls, Vera and Jamie writing team, Ego disillusion, Guitar solos that make you cry, Highs and lows, Flow of a record, plus much much static more st... more
Episode 235: Dan Vapid of Sludgeworth talks to us about one inch equals one inch, toby and red scare, lineup changes and the additions of simon, enthusiasm is an important aspect of being in a band, 35 years later/maximizing strength, science & philo... more
Episode 234: CJ Ramone of The Ramones, Bad Chopper, and Spike & The Gimme Gimmes talks to us about Hard Rock & Guitar Pete's Axe Attack - Auditioning and Learning to Downstroke for The Ramones, Living on Long Island & Forming an Identity, Working wit... more
Episode 233: Isaac Thotz of The Arrivals, Treasure Fleet, and Clown Sounds talks to us about Growing up in Blue Island, Origin of The Arrivals, One of the House Bands at Fireside Bowl, Thick to Recess Records, Musical Communities and Isaac's move to ... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Bobby Audio
United States2 years ago - SLOPPY 2ndz!!
love sloppy seconds… so glad they r still at it
Apple Podcasts5dzakonlyUnited States2 years 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 Podcasts5MeanStreetsOfMitte
Japan2 years ago - Excellent!!
So happy to find this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5neuron1United 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 Podcasts5falco171acUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #219 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Germany/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Italy/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
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A deep-driend, long-form conversation style with a focus on punk and related scenes, mixing historically informed discussions with intimate artist interviews. Episodes frequently explore band dynamics, songwriting processes, production approaches, touring anecdotes, and personal stories behind iconic and emerging acts. The show stands out for its behind-the-scenes storytelling, strong emphasis on the DIY/punk ethos, and a conversational tone that blends cultural history with artist-centered insight, making it appealing to listeners who want both context and candid, personal moments from musicians and thinkers connected to punk and underground culture.
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Recent guests on Jughead's Basement include:
1. Dan Vapid
2. CJ Ramone
3. Isaac Thotz
4. Erik Funk
5. Brad Bradley
6. Felix Crawford Legault
7. David J. Haskins
8. Sam Russo
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