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Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer

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Punk Rock
Los Angeles
Punk Music
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La Jolla Babylon
Hawaiian Music
New York City
Portland
Traditional Music
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Covid-19
California
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Public Domain Recordings
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Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He's also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they've been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Rui... more

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Tracy Sawyer
Member of Heavens To Betsy, musician
Heavens To Betsy
Episode: The Check-In with Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer-HEAVENS TO BETSY
Corin Tucker
Member of Heavens To Betsy, musician
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Episode: The Check-In with Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer-HEAVENS TO BETSY
Chris Leo
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Episode: The Check-In with Chris Leo-The Van Pelt
Thao Nguyen
Singer-songwriter known for Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
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Episode: The Check-In with THAO
Michael Cera
Guest sharing tour stories and music memories
Episode: Michael Cera Revisited
Chelsey Hahn-Perennial
Music artist (Perennial), new album Modernism
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Episode: The Check In with Chelsey Hahn-Perennial
Jim Blaha
Musician, member of The Blind Shake
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Episode: The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Mallory Hawk
Musician, debut record Chinook
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Episode: The Check-In with Mallory Hawk
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Musician and member of Penelope Isles
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Joe Plummer
Host of Tour Stories / The Check-In

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Sensitive and creative host + interesting guests x no filler = Excellent show! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Malcolms
    United States3 years ago
  • This is fun!!!

    Hey Now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johamesburg
    United States3 years ago
  • Joe

    Has good taste in music and can carry an interview , impressed by how stimulating some of the artists stories are with articulate nuances.

    Personal, specific and humorous at times! Enjoy this Podcastermasters!!!!

    Rc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zzfredsd
    United States5 years ago
  • Unique & Personal

    I'm really enjoying this private peek into the lives of such talented and creative entertainers. It feels like I'm eavesdropping on two friends catching up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niko311?
    United States6 years ago
  • GOOD

    Awesome tour stories. Really nice check ins with musicians stuck at home during COVID. The Buzz story will leave a mark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonderful Human
    United States6 years ago

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Show feels authentic with strong insider perspectives on touring and music scenes
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The Check-In with Cor De Lux
Q: What's it like working with Jay Robbins?
The band describes the studio as beautiful and inspiring, with Robbins being collaborative and perceptive about guitar tone, leading to a satisfying recording process.
The Check-In with Cor De Lux
Q: Are you touring out West at all?
They express hope to tour the West Coast soon, possibly as a short run with another band, and mention Seattle as a city with personal significance.
The Check-In with THAO
Q: Tell me a little bit about this Sick Of The Times.
Thao explains that Sick Of The Times was crafted to follow a singular perspective while also serving a broader sense of friendship and movement-building, driven by the current chaotic times and a desire to stay connected and active through music.
The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Q: You both sing in The Blind Shake and write lyrics. And are your vocals different on this?
Jim explains that the lyrics and vocal approach evolved, with faster writing sessions and a focus on honesty, which influenced the vocal delivery on the solo record.
The Check In with Jim Blaha-I Will Die In This Jean Jacket-The Blind Shake
Q: Hey Jim, how are you doing?
Jim responds that he is well and discusses the ongoing setup and initial tech challenges, leading into the conversation about his project and background.

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The program centers on vivid, often candid stories from life on the road, paired with intimate conversations with musicians and other creative guests. Across episodes, listeners hear how artists navigate touring, recording, and collaboration, with a steady stream of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, practical insights on making and distributing music, and occasional sponsor integrations that feel woven into the dialogue. Noteworthy elements include a focus on live performance energy, DIY and home-studio approaches, and the ways communities and venues shape creative journeys. The format tends to spotlight diverse voices from indie and punk-adjacent scenes, balanced with reflections on personal growth, touring logistics, and upcoming projects, mak... more

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1. Tracy Sawyer
2. Corin Tucker
3. Chris Leo
4. Thao Nguyen
5. Michael Cera
6. Chelsey Hahn-Perennial
7. Jim Blaha
8. Mallory Hawk

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