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Les Claypool
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Of Fungi and Foe
Of Whales and Woe
Colonel Claypool's Bucket Of Bernie Brains
Duo De Twang
Electric Apricot
Bay Area Music Scene
Music Industry
Off White Guilt
Pablo's Hippos
The Big Eyeball In the Sky
David Makalaster
Buckethead
No Forcefield
Prawn Song Records
John Hoffman
Mushroom Men
Boonville Stomp

Primus Tracks chronicles the recordings of the rock band Primus, one track at a time. Join Josh, Frankie, & Primus friend/assistant Tim Soya as they create the ultimate Primus companion - for beginners and hardcore fans alike.

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Lalo and Haro Fierro rejoin the pod to discuss Little Fishes, the big opening number to the track. What dynamics does it share with iconic tunes by Ozzy Osbourne and The Beatles? What's the deal with the backwards talking at the outset? What are all ... more

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We've reached 2019's South of Reality by Claypool Lennon Delirium! It's time to dig into the nine tracks that are encapsulated by brilliant cover art from Hisaki Yasuda. We have the details on the making of the record and dig into the credits, tours,... more

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Frankie takes us back to the Jay Lane days of 2013 with this edition of LSD, which serves as a fine example of the adventurous and imaginative spirit of Jay's second tenure with Primus. This show was near the tail-end of the 3D tour which featured an... more

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Primus invaded Europe to throngs of joyous concert-goers who couldn't seem to get enough of the band, which stands to reason as it's been heaps of time since Primus last played the continent. They hit some places from the past, including returning to... more

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Kevin Comeau
Member of Crown Lands, opened for Primus in 2018
Crown Lands
Episode: Primus Legacy - Kevin Comeau of Crown Lands
Vincent Perm Parker
First Primus history drummer, share of many early musical projects
Episode: Inter-album Interview: Vincent "Perm" Parker
David Lefkowitz
Former Primus manager
Primus
Episode: Master Class with David Lefkowitz & Tim Soya - Tales From the Punchbowl era
Tim Soya
Primus friend/assistant
Primus
Episode: Master Class with David Lefkowitz & Tim Soya - Tales From the Punchbowl era
Sam Stewart
Resident grammar expert and bassist for Flagman
Flagman
Episode: CLD - Ohmerica w/ Sam Stewart
Jeff Roscher
Musician, guest on episode
BlueBirds Music (mentioned)
Episode: CLD - Captain Lariat w/ Jeff Roscher
Bret Crow
Musician and host of The Bret Crow Show; Primus fan and interview subject
The Bret Crow Show
Episode: CLD - Breath of a Salesman w/ Bret Crow
Anthony Garcia
Beach Boys enthusiast and guest on Primus Tracks
Independent musician/fan community
Episode: CLD - Boomerang Baby w/ Anthony Garcia
Rich Ragsdale
Illustrator for accompanying comic book
Illustrator for The Great Parrot-Ox project
Episode: New Album Alert! CLD Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy Preview

Hosts

Josh Bald
Host of Primus Tracks; long-running knowledge base on the band and scene
Frankie Baristein
Co-host with deep Primus lore knowledge and trivia prowess

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Cuts through the cheese

    After being a PRIMUS fan since ‘92 I recently started to listen to this podcast and I love it.

    This podcast SUCKS!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ExtraCrispyBoy420
    United States2 months ago
  • Josh and Frankie talkin the Balls off a Rhino

    Josh keeps it movin and groovin, Frankie with the surgical tools and Soya has a beer and folds the dirty laundry.

    There are many nerdy music podcasts out there but none as prolific as Primus Tracks. I saw this years ago and listened to the grapevine pod with Les. I thought well I don’t need to listen to any others. Just going through tracks? Boring right?

    Well I was soooo wrong. Y’all make every pod interesting.

    Cheers and have a can of Pork Soda (my least favorite).. I am one of those wei... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elohm grins
    United States3 months ago
  • Hats off

    When I first met my wife-to-be I said “Say baby, you wanna lay down with me and listen to some Primus?” 
As mentioned in “Over the Electric Grapevine”, I married her almost straightaway.

    I thought I’d write an eloquent review full of wond’rous references and quotes with a joke or two, A pun or three but alas I am twelve units shy of a bachelor's degree.

    Primus got me into pluckin’ and thumping’ the bass playing, Primus got me married and Primus Tracks got me through the side effects of chemo ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slapstick Junior
    Belgium4 months ago
  • Count one more for the Punch Bowl

    Thanks to Primus Tracks, for creating such a great podcast for Primus fans and music lovers alike. I have been a fan of Primus for many years, but your podcast drew me in much closer in appreciation of their music. I tend to fall in the “audiophile” category of music listeners (maybe unusual among Primus fans, not sure), and as I dug into each album as guided by Josh and Frankie, I found so many well-recorded songs, with engaging textures, in many cases hearing intonation of sounds and instrume... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steviee Mac
    United States8 months ago
  • Semi-wondrous ride over the electric grapevine

    Love this deep dive podcast into my favorite band! Josh and Frankie (and the true star Soya!) know their stuff and have amazing guests as well. Every episode is a detailed look at a Primus song with musical and lyrical breakdowns as well as the highly important LIVE HISTORY!

    Seriously this podcast has felt very validating in my obsession with this band, there’s other freaks who love this music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    minimaljust
    United States10 months ago

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The host energy and chemistry are frequently highlighted as a strength.
Shows are described as nerdy in the best way for Primus fans.
Guests are consistently high-quality and on-topic, enriching episodes.
Fans appreciate the archival history and guest insights.
Listeners praise the deep-dive analyses and host banter.

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CLD - Lime and Limpid Green EP
Q: Name all the Pink Floyd songs Primus and Les Claypool have covered.
The hosts list several Pink Floyd tracks they associate with Primus and Les Claypool, including Astronomy Domine, Interstellar Overdrive, and Money, as well as the broader nod to Shine On You Crazy Diamond and In the Flesh in various contexts.
CLD - There's No Underwear in Space
Q: What makes the final CLD track fit as a closing piece for the record?
Its ethereal, contemplative feel and the sense of drifting into space serve as a fitting tonal capstone, while still functioning as a companion to the opening track and the album's overarching space theme.
CLD - Captain Lariat w/ Jeff Roscher
Q: What drew Jeff Roscher to Captain Lariat and the Delirium project?
Jeff explains his attraction to the fusion of Claypool's storytelling with Lennon's sensibilities and how the track sits at a unique intersection of humor, narrative, and experimental guitar tones.
Intra-Album Interview: CLD artist & video director Rich Ragsdale
Q: I'm curious what kind of music you were listening to and all those different inputs that got you to where you found your style?
Rich describes a wide range of influences from Frank Zappa to early underground comix, and how these inputs shaped a visual language that embraces both 'weird' psychedelic content and a disciplined, structural approach to storytelling.
Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean
Q: What motivated you to stick with your approach as a drummer even in the project with Les and Todd?
I was taught that while it's essential to bring my ideas, the focus should be on the band's overall sound and groove.

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A deep, track-by-track exploration of Primus material, blending musical analysis, historical context, and live performance storytelling. Hosts dissect song structures, gear quirks, and production histories while weaving in archival clips, guest perspectives from fellow musicians and industry insiders, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the band's evolving career. The approach is meticulous but accessible, with a strong emphasis on live history, technical details, and the creative processes that shaped Primus across eras. Notably, the show often features guest voices that broaden the conversation beyond the studio, making it a rich resource for hardcore fans and curious newcomers alike.

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2. Vincent Perm Parker
3. David Lefkowitz
4. Tim Soya
5. Sam Stewart
6. Jeff Roscher
7. Bret Crow
8. Anthony Garcia

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