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The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

Ryan Schaap
The White Stripes
Jack White
Icky Thump
Meg White
Elephant
De Stijl
Rock Music
White Blood Cells
Detroit
Get Behind Me Satan
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Patreon
Music
White Stripes
Hotel Yorba
Hotel Mira
Aluminum
Little Acorns
Little Cream Soda
Music History

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

Jack White's guitar playing can be summed up in two eras: before "Ball and Biscuit" and after "Ball and Biscuit."

Ryan is joined by author and guitar historian Brad Tolinski to break down one of the White Stripes' defining songs. Jack and Meg final... more

We've got money, and a little place to fight now.

Rob Harvilla joins the show to discuss one of the White Stripes' biggest songs and most memorable music videos. Stuck all the way down at track 9 of 2003's Elephant, this song absolutely explodes of... more

Next week's episode and additional bonus content is currently available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod

The silly and adorable finale of 2003's Elephant is full of whimsy, colourful lyrics, and accusations of abusing painkille... more

He'd like to hypnotize you on the telephone...

Ryan is joined by Dwight live in his backyard hammock as they discuss this fast and furious deep cut off 2003's Elephant. They discuss the original origin of the song, how they test drove a potential s... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Tolinski
Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World for over 25 years; author
Guitar World
Episode: Ball and Biscuit ft. Brad Tolinski
Rob Harvilla
Host of 60 Songs That Explain The 90s, Cole in the 2000s
60 Songs That Explain The 90s
Episode: The Hardest Button To Button ft. Rob Harvilla
Dwight Abell
Member of The Zolas; solo project Dwye
The Zolas
Episode: Hypnotize ft. Dwight Abell (The Zolas)
Ben Blackwell
Co-founder of Third Man Records, drummer of The Dirtbombs
Third Man Records
Episode: Blue Orchid ft. Ben Blackwell (The Dirtbombs)
Gigi Marie
Indian alt-rock artist based in Washington, DC
Independent musician / Punk It Forward fundraiser organizer
Episode: Truth Doesn't Make a Noise ft. Gigi Marie
Adam Vennendaal
Based out of Toronto, member of Girlfriends and Boyfriends
Girlfriends and Boyfriends
Episode: You're Pretty Good Looking (For A Girl) ft. Adam Vennendaal (Girlfriends and Boyfriends)
Nate Prevedoros
Member of Dead Summer, beatmaker/guitarist/bassist
Dead Summer
Episode: Red Rain ft. Nate Prevedoros (Dead Summer)
Mike Noble
Musician in Hotel Mira, guest on episode
Hotel Mira
Episode: There's No Home For You Here ft. Mike Noble (Hotel Mira)
Steve Bays
Lead singer of Hot Hot Heat
Hot Hot Heat
Episode: Seven Nation Army ft. Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat)

Host

Ryan Schaap
Host of The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Long Live the White Stripes

    Love the White Stripes and lovin this show! Ryan’s a great host and I’m glad he’s taking the time to go song by song. Well-researched and good guests, it’s fun listening to someone who loves the Stripes as much as I do. Keep it up!! Can’t wait to hear Jack on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DenialTwister
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Show up Mr. White!

    Host Schaap does great job breaking these down one by one. (DONT stop breaking down…heh). Passion projects come and go, but HP2P takes us all down memory lane through media and sentiments not unearthed from my drug addled memory since the dawn of this cursed millennium. I have been, in all seriousness, reminded weekly of an innocent time when I believed this smallest of musical collectives truly was the only band that mattered. And maybe in some little room up there (heh…), it still is.

    Hop... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cold Gold 45
    United States3 months ago
  • I like the show

    This show is good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WarbirdCoach
    United States7 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year ago
  • Infotainment entermation

    Great podcast about a band i liked first

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    freight train woowoo
    Canadaa year ago

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The Hardest Button To Button ft. Rob Harvilla
Q: Rob, the next time you listen to this song, what goes through your mind?
I'll think about the ransom-note construction and the burn of every letter, how deliberate and crafted that approach is, and how it frames the way I'll experience the song again.
Lovesick (Live at the Forum) ft. Kaylie Russell
Q: What lyrics or lyric structure first drew Kaylie to Lovesick as a song to discuss?
Kaylie points out that the song's narrative unfolds in a way that hooks the listener with each line, and she highlights how the structure keeps the listener guessing what comes next, which mirrors the way Dylan stories unfold in his storytelling tradition.
Seven Nation Army ft. Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat)
Q: Did you have a similar approach to your music as Hot Hot Heat when you started?
Steve Bays reflected on Hot Hot Heat's early sound and how it was influenced by a desire to reject the conventional rock sound of the time.
Conquest ft. Spike Eskin
Q: How did you decide to leak the Icky Thump album?
Spike explains that it was a common practice at the time to play leaked music, and despite the backlash, he believed it was important to keep the station relevant.
Conquest ft. Spike Eskin
Q: Prior to 2007, what was your connection to The White Stripes?
Spike Eskin discusses his early career in music radio and his awareness of The White Stripes, mentioning he was more of a fan of alternative music at that time.

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What is The Hardest Podcast to Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show analyzes a single White Stripes track per episode, inviting a guest with a relevant music or design background to explore the song's origins, production, cultural context, and lasting impact. Across episodes, conversations often thread together studio anecdotes, live histories, and the duo's evolving legacy, with a strong emphasis on how each track fits into the broader catalog and rock history. Notable strengths include deep, story-driven breakdowns, guest perspectives from musicians, designers, and producers, and a playful yet meticulous approach to mythologizing the band while remaining vocal about its artistic craft. Potential listeners will likely enjoy nerdy yet accessible explanations of guitar tones, recording setups, and ... more

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3. Dwight Abell
4. Ben Blackwell
5. Gigi Marie
6. Adam Vennendaal
7. Nate Prevedoros
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