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Punk Rock
Los Angeles
Seattle
Punk Music
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Hawaiian Music
Portland
Traditional Music
New York City
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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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Recent Guests

Melanie Radford
Musician and solo artist
Independent/Jealous Butcher Records
Episode: The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Beck Zegans
Musician, front person for the project engaging in a deep-dive interview
Band/project name Engraving Of Armor (formerly GU)
Episode: The Check-In with Beck Zegans
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophonist and composer, leader of the project Dear Hoof/Two Bass Quartet
Self / Two Bass Quartet
Episode: The Check-In with Alden Hellmuth
Kevin Barnes
Lead singer/guitarist of Montreal
Polyvinyl Records (record label)
Episode: The Check-In with Kevin Barnes-of Montreal
Nick Thorburn
Musician, collaborator on The Cream, Islands alum
The Creem, Islands
Episode: The Check-In with Nick Thorburn-The Creem-Pear Shape
Jacob Turnbloom
Frontman/guitarist of Mrs. Magician
Mrs. Magician
Episode: The Check-in with Mrs Magician-Jacob Turnbloom
Evan Cartwright
Toronto-born drummer/composer pursuing formal study in composition in Brooklyn
Cola (band)
Episode: The Check-In with Evan Cartwright
Carla J Easton
Musician and filmmaker featured guest
Musician/Filmmaker
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Billy Fuller-Beak
Musician in Beak
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Episode: The Check-In with Billy Fuller-Beak

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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 States4 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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Host has a warm, engaging interview style that brings out nuanced artist stories.
The format balances gear-talk, process, and touring life in a way that feels actionable for aspiring guests and sponsors.

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The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Q: When and where will the album be released and performed live?
The album is released on June 26th in Seattle, with a fully immersive live show at the Good Shepard Center featuring a full band and collaborators.
The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Q: How do you approach writing when field recordings are your starting point?
I start with the bass and vocals, letting the field recordings guide rhythm and harmony, and the vocals often carry the melody during writing.
The Check-In with Melanie Radford
Q: Melanie, what inspired the concept behind your solo record, For The Sake Of Stillness?
The record grew from personal hardship and the need to slow down after nonstop touring, using field recordings to build texture and encourage presence and contemplation.
The Check-In with Beck Zegans
Q: What was the experience like writing and recording this album collaboratively across different spaces, and how did you manage the process?
Beck details alternating sessions at different studios, one-on-one collaboration, and the role of specific contributors in drums, synths, and bass, which helped shape a cohesive final mix.
The Check-In with Beck Zegans
Q: Tell me how this project differs from GU in terms of writing and recording process.
Beck outlines a similar songwriting start at home but notes a slower, more deliberate approach in the new project, and describes assembling a studio setup with different collaborators across multiple spaces, which allowed for greater cohesion.

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A candid music-focused interview series that blends in-depth artist conversations with behind-the-scenes tour and recording stories. Episodes center on how musicians write, record, and tour—covering studio textures, live performance dynamics, creative decision-making, and the realities of balancing art with touring life. Sponsors and gear chatter are interwoven, offering listeners practical context on production tools and touring workflows. Notable appeal includes intimate, conversation-driven storytelling from a wide range of indie and experimental artists, plus first-hand accounts from the road that illuminate the music industry's day-to-day realities.

A standout aspect is the host's steady, personable interviewing style that sustains lo... more

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Recent guests on Tour Stories/The Check-In include:

1. Melanie Radford
2. Beck Zegans
3. Alden Hellmuth
4. Kevin Barnes
5. Nick Thorburn
6. Jacob Turnbloom
7. Evan Cartwright
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