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The Hoodrat Recap: a Podcast For The Hold Steady

HoodRat Pack Productions
The Hold Steady
Massive Nights
Minneapolis
The Weekender 2026
Casanova Complex
Unified Scene
Residencies
Diamonds In the Drain
The Umbrella Man and Other Stories
Los Angeles
Craig Finn
Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, United States
London
Chicago Power Pop
Photography
Boston
Fan Club/lanyards
Ticketing Fees
Riverside
Le Poisson Rouge

The Hold Steady is the best bar-band in the land, and we are there to cover all the news and reviews from the unified scene.. We talk to you the super fans about the latest shows and album releases. We cover all things The Hold Steady, Lifter Puller, and Craig Finn's solo career.

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Latest Episodes

Chicago ‘26: three nights, one tornado warning, and a travel itinerary scripted by chaos itself. Night one gets two songs into Talia Hall before everyone — band included — gets herded into the beer cellar for shelter. Night two, the Empty Bottle deli... more

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Tad Kubler stops by The Hoodrat Recap and it feels less like an interview and more like catching up with an old friend. We dig into his new LP Casanova Complex — how he played and engineered more of it than you might expect — and then things get good... more

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Mike had less than 24 hours in Boston. Did that stop him from catching two shows at The Sinclair? Absolutely not. Snuck in under the radar, did what he had to do, and lived to tell the tale.

Mark from Minny joins us fresh off four nights in Boston t... more

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Rich Tarbell was there from the jump. Like, the actual jump — first shows, floor sweat, all of it. Then somehow he ended up with a camera pass and a direct line to more rock stars than you can shake a setlist at. (Spoiler: they were mostly lovely. Ex... more

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Recent Guests

John Angelo
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Episode: Chicago '26 - Delayed, Diverted & Determined
Mark from Minneapolis
Fan/scene contributor
Minneapolis Hold Steady scene
Episode: 4 Boston- Mark from Minny Scene Report
Rich Tarbell
Author, photographer
Unified Scene
Episode: Rich Tarbell- Scene Profile
Tad Kubler
Guitarist for The Hold Steady; solo project contributor
The Hold Steady
Episode: Talking Tad Kubler's New EP - Casanova Complex
Lee from Atlanta
Unified Scener, fan of The Hold Steady
From Atlanta, Georgia
Episode: Scene Profile—Lee from ATL—Thinking Things Are Funny When They Really Ain’t That Funny
Hurricane Jess
Friend on the show
The Hoodrat Recap Podcast
Episode: The Weekender 2026 With Beth, Dallas & Hurricane Jess
Al Sorter
Listener contributor
Episode: The Weekender 2026 With Beth, Dallas & Hurricane Jess
Stephanie from Wisconsin
UnifiedScene1, early Hold Steady fan and web creator
UnifiedScene/Hold Steady fan community
Episode: How a Resurrection Really Feels - Stephanie from WI & Tad Kubler
Mark Cohn
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Clever Kids

    A podcast centered on a singular topic (the band) but branches out to so much more including finding community through music.

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    Rich Tarbell
    United States2 months ago

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Clever Kids: A podcast centered on a singular topic (the band) but branches out to so much more including finding community through music.
The show builds a strong sense of fan community and discussion around live music and the Unified Scene.
Listeners likely appreciate long-form storytelling and insider knowledge about residencies and setlists.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from photography, film, and live performance, enhancing credibility and depth.

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Chicago '26 - Delayed, Diverted & Determined
Q: How did the band handle sheltering during the tornado warning and did it affect the rest of the show?
They paused briefly, moved to shelter, then returned; the interruption seemed to loosen the weekend vibe and actually contributed to a more intimate, engaging atmosphere for the rest of the night.
The Return Of the Quizmaster Martin Fitzgerald & Boston Scene Report With Damon from CT.
Q: Which one of these first generation rock and rollers wasn't born in the 1920s?
The group discusses candidates and eventually settles that Buddy Holly was born in 1936, not in the 1920s.
Tad Kubler Complex Conversations
Q: What are Tad's influences in power pop and his approach to writing for this EP?
He cites Cheap Trick, Big Star, and the Cars among his influences, and discusses how the material range and his collaboration with Steve and Ellie shaped the vibe, while keeping a connection to his rock roots.
Tad Kubler Complex Conversations
Q: What is the through line on the Casanova Complex record, and is there a story connecting the songs?
Tad explains that there is a through line; the songs are tied by themes of exposure to desired things, shifting values, and navigating boundaries to stay close to what matters, creating a coherent arc rather than completely separate tracks.
On with “The Business” with Dave Gottlieb and Steve Selvidge
Q: What's the thinking behind the fan club and reduced ticketing fees?
The drive is to reduce the financial barrier for fans, offer exclusive access, and create a closer, more sustainable relationship between the band and listeners, which in turn supports the live experience.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A dedicated show for fans of The Hold Steady and associated scenes, with a strong emphasis on live residencies, fan communities, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes frequently center on crowd dynamics, setlists, soundchecks, and the evolving live experience, often featuring guests connected to the band, Unified Scene, or related projects. A notable through-line is the deep engagement with listeners and fans, from on-site impressions of Weekenders to long-form conversations with photographers, musicians, and collaborators, creating a rich, community-driven perspective on music, fandom, and live performance. The program tends to blend nostalgia with forward-looking discussions about new material, live formats, and cross-show collabor... more

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