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The Spoon

The Spoon
Music
Halloween
Music Industry
Christmas
Rock Music
Artificial Intelligence
Nostalgia
Van Halen
Social Media
Los Angeles
Horror Movies
Rick Springfield
Joe Armstrong
Creativity
Red Kross
Power Pop
The Spoon
Sammy Hagar
Musical Collaboration
Trump Administration

In their quest to understand this insane world and the people who inhabit it, hosts Robbie Rist, Chris Jackson, and Thom Bowers stir up silly discussions on serious topics (and vice versa), hopping through conversational hyperlinks like a trio of cats playing with a laser pointer.

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Latest Episodes

This is The Spoon, where Stephen Smith from The Morning Line is our guest, and it will always be the 1900s for us.

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• The Morning Line "Amhedonia"

• Dick Diver "Tearing The Posters Down"

• The Morning Line "Nostradamus"

Spoon Feedi... more

This is The Spoon, where Carl Cafarelli is our guest, and we have good taste in lamps.

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• Ballzy Tomorrow "Five Personalities"

• The Flashcubes "Got No Mind"

• Styx "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye"

Spoon Feeding

• Carl Cafarelli ~ Guitar... more

This is The Spoon, where Fernando Perdomo is our guest. 'Nuff said.

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• Fernando Perdomo "We Were Raised With Headphones On"

• The Improvement Movement "Too Far"

• Fernando And The Wolf "Revealed" (teaser)

Spoon Feeding

• Lindsay... more

This is The Spoon, Brian Kehew is our guest, and if we're double-tracking the vocals, we gotta lose the tambourine.

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• Starbenders "Can't Cheat Time"

• Purple Melon "Love For The World"

• Ellen Foley "Phases Of Travel"

Spoon Feeding... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Smith
Musician; member of The Morning Line
The Morning Line
Episode: EP 632: Near Misses With Rock (The Stephen Smith Story)
Carl Cafarelli
Fan and promoter of Flash Cubes legacy; radio and publishing collaborator
Independent writer/producer, Rock and Roll Radio tribute projects
Episode: EP 631: Haha, I'm On The Radio! (The Carl Cafarelli Story)
Fernando Perdomo
Multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer; worked with Yes; Echo in the Canyon participant
Musician/Producer
Episode: EP 630: The World's Oldest-Looking 46 Year Old (The Fernando Perdomo Story)
Brian Kehew
Recording engineer, author, historian
Episode: EP 629: Catchphrase Clearinghouse (The Brian Kehew Story)
Mary Karlzen
Singer-songwriter featured in the episode
Musician
Episode: EP 628: Digging A Hole To China With A Teaspoon (The Mary Karlzen Story)
George Bonnell
Guest, Strawberry Alarm Clock member
Strawberry Alarm Clock
Episode: EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)
Howie Anderson
Guest, Strawberry Alarm Clock member
Strawberry Alarm Clock
Episode: EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)
Mark Stephen White
Guest, Strawberry Alarm Clock member
Strawberry Alarm Clock
Episode: EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)
Steve Bartek
Guest, Strawberry Alarm Clock member
Strawberry Alarm Clock; Ed King later associated with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Episode: EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)

Hosts

Robbie Rist
Host of The Spoon; longtime entertainer with broad experience in music, film, and media.
Chris Jackson
Co‑host with wide pop culture knowledge and a sharp, humorous take on current events and media.
Thom Bowers
Co‑host known for witty banter, music talk, and deep cuts into culture and media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Super funny

    Robbie Rist, Chris Jackson and Thom Bowers have a hilarious take on , well, everything. Music, current events, fine cider… nothing is left untouched. Check it out. Also Robbie’s love of the Beatles, The anti alcohol stance of Chris and Toms disdain for audiobooks make this a super interesting podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shell Bass
    Canada4 years ago
  • Super funny

    Robbie Rist, Chris Jackson and Thom Bowers have a hilarious take on , well, everything. Music, current events, fine cider… nothing is left untouched.

    Check it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shell Bass
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great, Rambling Fun

    This show is a hoot! Love the music; the hosts are loud, snarky but really knowledgeable; and the topics are...well...the topics are all over the map.

    Strap in because you’re going on a journey, but it’s a hell of a ride.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Amazing Shmoo
    United States7 years ago
  • Love

    I adore this show......especially when Bill Funt is on it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duh?
    United States9 years ago
  • Worst show ever

    Robbie is always drunk and the topics are so all over the place and the music is so obscure that only the hosts can appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    -->chey<--
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A mix of nostalgia and fresh takes that keep conversations engaging.
Humor and camaraderie: the trio feels like friends who know a lot about culture.
Light, fun energy that makes long episodes feel quick and entertaining.
Knowledgeable, fast‑paced banter with wide topic range and niche references.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 632: Near Misses With Rock (The Stephen Smith Story)
Q: What law did you get into eventually?
Stephen explains that his career spans law, teaching, and writing, with a shift toward music and academia; he emphasizes reinvention and finding happiness in multiple pursuits.
EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)
Q: What was it like performing with Jimi Hendrix and how did that moment affect the band's trajectory?
They discussed sharing the stage with Hendrix and the impact of his presence on the band's perception and momentum during that era.
EP 626: You Gotta Think, And Your Hands Are Always Full (The Strawberry Alarm Clock Story)
Q: Who was responsible for the early branding decisions and the name change to Strawberry Alarm Clock?
The band, especially Mark Stephen White and the management at Uni, played key roles in rebranding after a conflicting name issue, ultimately settling on Strawberry Alarm Clock with support from the label.
EP 625: Somebody Has To Be The Yang (The Gregg Berger Story)
Q: How did your early stage experiences influence your voice acting later on?
Early theater trained me to inhabit characters deeply, to listen, react, and adapt quickly, which became essential in voice acting where you must convey a full performance in a booth.
EP 614: Plant Shops And Libraries (The Corner Laughers Story)
Q: Do you guys also play this material out, or is this mostly a recording concern that you have going on here?
We do, we used to play all the time with the full band, but in the last few years we've shifted to smaller lineups and play more in plant shops and libraries.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spoon

What is The Spoon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A playful, free‑form conversation centered on music history, pop culture, and personal interests, anchored by three hosts who riff sense of humor with deep knowledge. Episodes flip between vivid backstage memories, genre histories, and current events, all delivered with irreverent banter, nostalgia, and a collaborative, brainy energy that keeps topics wide‑ranging—from psychedelic rock origins to voice acting and indie bands. A standout is the trio's ability to weave sibling‑like camaraderie with sharp insights, making it feel like hanging out with longtime friends who know a lot about music, media, and culture while never taking themselves too seriously.

Expect candid anecdotes, niche obsessions, and enthusiastic recommendations, plus gue... more

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Recent guests on The Spoon include:

1. Stephen Smith
2. Carl Cafarelli
3. Fernando Perdomo
4. Brian Kehew
5. Mary Karlzen
6. George Bonnell
7. Howie Anderson
8. Mark Stephen White

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