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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
Get Behind Me Satan
Hotel Mira
Sloan
Let's Build A Home
Detroit
Van Halen
Burt Bacharach
Dusty Springfield
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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It's important to remember that Rude Rick runs the southwest side of Detroit.

Ryan and Matt discuss an absolute banger of a White Stripes track: the bombastic tapestry that is Red Death at 6:14. They discuss the creation and structure of the song, ... more

Have we discovered the sister song to Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground?

Hotel Mira's Mike Noble joins Ryan to discuss the fourth and final single from 2003's Elephant. "There's No Home for You Here" is a standout track, capturing Jack and Meg's sou... more

Seven Nation Army has been streamed over two billion times and chanted by millions at sporting events around the world. The song has entered the pantheon of folk music, and it all began at a soundcheck in Melbourne, Australia, with a disinterested Be... more

What would YOU Rita Hayworth do if you saw Rita Hayworth in a place so seedy?

Brett Hornall returns to the podcast after being saddled with 'Who's A Big Baby?' to discuss Take Take Take, one of the absolute gems off 2005's Get Behind Me Satan. From... more

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Steve Bays
Lead singer of Hot Hot Heat
Hot Hot Heat
Episode: Seven Nation Army ft. Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat)
Chris Polinsky
Photographer and creative who captured the band during pivotal moments of their career
Episode: Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me? ft. Chris Polinsky
Jason Manning
Radio host on Vancouver's Jack FM and podcast guest
Episode: I'm Bound to Pack It Up ft. Jason Manning
Brett Hornall
Performer in the band The Vidos, known for their sludge pop music.
The Vidos
Episode: Who's A Big Baby? ft. Brett Hornall (The Vidos)
Kaylie Russell
A fan of The White Stripes and a graphic designer, who has drawn inspiration from the band through her creative endeavors.
Episode: You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told) ft. Kaylie Russell
Amanda Schultz
Ryan's wife and assistant editorial producer on this podcast
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
Episode: Hotel Yorba ft. The Amandas
Amanda (Sister)
Ryan's sister who has enjoyed a lot of White Stripes music
Episode: Hotel Yorba ft. The Amandas
Josh Custodio
Host of the Wrestling Brain Podcast and Twitch stream, and a pinball aficionado
Episode: Hand Springs ft. Josh Custodio
Zach Butcher
Performs in The Jackal and runs The Caller is in the House, a DIY record label
The Jackal
Episode: Jimmy The Exploder ft. Zach Butcher (The Jakal)

Host

Ryan Schaap
Host and producer focused on deep-dive discussions of White Stripes songs and their cultural context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • 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 States15 days ago
  • I like the show

    This show is good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WarbirdCoach
    United States4 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 States10 months ago
  • Infotainment entermation

    Great podcast about a band i liked first

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    freight train woowoo
    Canada10 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 Statesa year ago

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The show delivers deep, thoughtful takes on The White Stripes through a personal lens.

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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.
Hotel Yorba ft. The Amandas
Q: What comes to mind when you put it on structurally as a song? What are your thoughts on it?
Hotel Yorba is sweet, upbeat, and really fun to sing along to in the car. It hits a lot of similar notes to other favorite songs.
Candy Cane Children ft. Mike Noble (Hotel Mira)
Q: What do you look for in a Christmas song?
I want to see artists I like what their interpretation of Christmas is.

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A music-history-focused show that analyzes a different White Stripes track each week, often pairing the host with guests from music, journalism, and design to unpack the song's creation, cultural impact, and place in the duo's catalog. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with analytical takes on songwriting, production, and era-specific contexts, offering listeners a mix of insider stories and thoughtful critique. Notable strengths include a rotating guest pool with diverse perspectives and a clear, song-centric format that rewards deep dives over broad overviews, making it a compelling listen for fans and industry pros alike.

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