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The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

Ryan Schaap
The White Stripes
Jack White
White Blood Cells
Rock Music
Music
Elephant
White Stripes
Meg White
Aluminum
Icky Thump
Little Cream Soda
Hotel Mira
Sloan
Get Behind Me Satan
Let's Build A Home
Detroit
Van Halen
Dusty Springfield
Burt Bacharach
The Big Three Killed My Baby

The Hardest Podcast to Podcast celebrates The White Stripes discussing one song at a time. The show is simple: one White Stripes song a week, at random. Ryan Schaap sits down with a guest host to cover one song and discuss its legacy and its role in the band's catalogue. Working hard to celebrate everyone's favourite duo, Jack White and Meg White. Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork by Cait... more

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Latest Episodes

ANOTHER job at the liquor store?! Damn!

Nate Prevedoros sits down with Ryan to discuss one of the loudest and most chaotic tracks the White Stripes ever released. “Bone Broke” stands out as a powerful, frantic, and raw song from the band’s only alb... more

Did you know about this song? Because up until a few weeks ago, Ryan certainly didn't!

It's a solo episode this week. Ryan discovers this release from the eighth, subscribers-only Vault Package from summer 2011. Serving as the earliest 'studio' rec... more

There's a storm, it's coming all around...

Ryan and Arash discuss one of the most obscure songs in the White Stripes' catalogue. Their 2005 cover of the Greenhornes' "Shelter of Your Arms" released earlier that same year, which saw the White Stripe... more

Is this song a cover? Who's to say?

Ryan and Kirk break down the White Stripes' cover of Blanche's "Who's To Say", the B-side of the "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself" single. This song has been in the Jack White universe dating back to 199... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Prevedoros
Member of the modern rock duo Dead Summer
Dead Summer
Episode: Bone Broke ft. Nate Prevedoros (Dead Summer)
Arash Memarzadeh
Host of podcasts and a prominent member of Ryan's wedding party
Sportsnet 650
Episode: Shelter of Your Arms ft. Arash Memarzadeh
Kirk Hamilton
Founder of 3 AM Revelations, a music blog covering music and live shows in Vancouver.
3 AM Revelations
Episode: Who's To Say ft. Kirk Hamilton
Jeff Fox
Podcast host and father
Sloan A to Z
Episode: Aluminum ft. Jeff & Nathan Fox
Nathan Fox
14-year-old podcast co-host and music enthusiast
Sloan A to Z
Episode: Aluminum ft. Jeff & Nathan Fox
Mike Noble
Lead singer of the band Hotel Mira.
Hotel Mira
Episode: Screwdriver ft. Mike Noble (Hotel Mira)
Gigi Marie
Guest discussing the song White Moon from The White Stripes
Episode: White Moon ft. Gigi Marie
Andrea Woo
Reporter with The Globe and Mail and reformed music journalist
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Jolene ft. Andrea Woo
Sam Phelps
Middays host on X 92.9 in Calgary, Alberta
X 92.9
Episode: Little Cream Soda ft. Sam Phelps

Host

Ryan Schaap
Host and producer celebrating the music of The White Stripes, focusing on one song in each episode with a guest.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Solid Podcast

    I heard about this podcast on Reddit and thought I would give it a listen. I have been into the White Stripes for a couple decades, but for new fans, I still think it is a worthwhile listen. Even if you aren’t interested in gold mines, oil wells, shipping, or real estate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert L Brown
    United States4 months ago
  • Infotainment entermation

    Great podcast about a band i liked first

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    freight train woowoo
    Canada4 months ago
  • Cool idea

    Sounds like a great idea for a podcast. I love all things Jack White! I’m looking forward to hearing it since the demise of Striped a few years ago. ❤️🤍🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaj22
    United States5 months ago
  • Meg White

    Every single thing related to Meg White—every photo, every sound, every interview, podcast, every moment she’s ever existed in—is, and will always be, perfect and excellent in my heart. She’s not just a drummer to me. She’s a feeling. She’s the heartbeat of a world I never want to leave.

    Meg is everything for me. Her minimalist drumming? It’s not “simple”—it’s pure. It’s raw and honest and emotional in a way that no amount of technicality could ever replicate. It’s the kind of playing that says... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tremeloblues
    Mexico5 months ago

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Fans often express nostalgia and admiration for the band, highlighting its relevance in the music community.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and personal anecdotes shared by the host and guests.
The podcast is seen as an excellent exploration of The White Stripes' music and cultural significance.
Many find the format refreshing and enjoy the focus on one song at a time, which allows for deeper understanding.

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Bone Broke ft. Nate Prevedoros (Dead Summer)
Q: Can Bone Broke be played by Jack White as a solo artist?
I think he could do it; it's a perfect song for a band like his.
Bone Broke ft. Nate Prevedoros (Dead Summer)
Q: What's the most important thing about being a two-piece band?
You got to dig in and you got to just focus on being simple.
Shelter of Your Arms ft. Arash Memarzadeh
Q: How are you listening to the song differently after this conversation?
I think I'm listening to it differently by understanding through more of a perspective on time and change.
Shelter of Your Arms ft. Arash Memarzadeh
Q: Arash, give me your elevator pitch on The White Stripes.
I think The White Stripes were a cultural reset. Because if you think about where we were coming from, so the first album was like... it's a cultural reset after the new metal addiction.
Aluminum ft. Jeff & Nathan Fox
Q: Why did you both come up with this song?
Jeff mentioned that Aluminum stood out as distinct, and Nathan added that it was memorable for its underwater sound and how they found it hilarious as kids.

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Focusing on the legacy of The White Stripes, this podcast centers around in-depth discussions of one song at a time, with each episode featuring a guest host. The format promotes a reflective exploration of each track's significance within the band's broad discography, discussing everything from lyrical meaning to musical impact. Conversations often include personal anecdotes, connections to broader cultural themes, and guests from various aspects of the music industry, highlighting the band's influence and the artistry of Jack and Meg White. Notably, the podcast cultivates a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, inviting both long-time fans and new listeners to engage with The White Stripes' music on a deeper level.

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2. Arash Memarzadeh
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4. Jeff Fox
5. Nathan Fox
6. Mike Noble
7. Gigi Marie
8. Andrea Woo

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