In what is more of a rarity these days, Skinny and JW settled into the OG format of Stub Me Down Podcast S7 E5, with JW pulling a stub from his first Phish show in 1998. An incredible setlist (that he knew nothing about in the moment) set the stage for an all-consuming and lifetime obsession. Skinny has heard these stories before, but supposedly did some research on a couple of tunes anyway! Perhaps this episode will bode well for a Phish return to Columbia, Maryland this summer. We can eat crabs at Merriweather Post! Thanks for listening!

It's too late to say Happy New Year, but we are happy about part two of our conversation with comedian and writer/producer of Impractical Jokers Mike Finoia! Mike takes JW and Skinny on a trip to Phish's New Year's Eve show from the Fleet Center in 1996. Mike chats with the dudes about his experience as a young fan, dancing his ass off in the fifth row, and how much Phish changed his musical journey. Please check out Mike's special "Don't Let Me Down" available on Youtube. Thanks for listening!

Happy Holidays! JW and Skinny welcome comedian Mike Finoia to the show to talk about his role on the hilarious television show Impractical Jokers, his stand-up career, and his love of Phish. Mike shares his thoughts on getting into jambands, Drew Carey's blender, and the grind of comedy. We get into the stub down on part two in our next episode. As always, thanks for listening!

Stub Me Down wraps up their time as the official podcast of Oktoberfest at The Vortex with episode 2 of season 7. Chatting with each of the bands on the bill was incredible, and catching up with Jeremy Kaplan and Sam Lucid from the headlining act, Dogs in a Pile, was no different. Jeremy and Sam talked about the impact of touring on their music, playing shows vs. recording albums, and how each band member contributes to the collective sound. A special day wraps up with a great conversation with a formidable band on the rise! Nothin’ left to do but smile smile smile! Thanks to Jeremy, Sam, and the rest of Dogs in a Pile! Special thanks also to Dennis Barth, Tanner Jones, and everyone at Sunrider 9 Productions and The Vortex! Thanks for listening!

Stub Me Down Podcast is back for Season 7! SMD was the official podcast of Oktoberfest at The Vortex, a new venue in Catonsville, MD, and we kick things off with a really cool conversation with Ricky James and Rob Compa from Neighbor, a Boston band making a lot of noise in the jam scene! Skinny and JW chatted with Ricky and Rob about their complimentary playing style, creating setlists, and choosing covers. Their music is entertaining and they bring an upbeat vibe to the stage, and we were so grateful for a few minutes of their time! Check out Neighbortunes.com for their fall tour, and get yourself into the Neighborhood!

Stub Me Down Podcast is live on location! As the official podcast of Oktoberfest at The Vortex, JW and Skinny had the chance to talk to each of the bands in the lineup. The day kicked off, as any jamband festival should, with some good ole’ Grateful Dead. The Wharf Rats Live filled the opening frame, and Skinny spoke with Eric “Dawg” Metzman about their sound, channeling the Grateful Dead, and the difference between indoor and outdoor performances. Check them out at thewharfratslive.com.

Stub Me Down Podcast is live on location! As the official podcast of Oktoberfest at The Vortex at CAA Park, JW and Skinny had a chance to sit down with each band in the lineup. This Cargo Shorts features a conversation with Seven Teller, a Baltimore band with some indie vibes and a jammy, danceable sound. Sam Cochran and company also host their own annual event, Tellerfest, and will be touring the DMV to wrap up 2025. Check out their schedule at seventeller.com.

Stub Me Down live on location! Oktoberfest at The Vortex, a new outdoor venue in Catonsville, Maryland, included some rather talented fresh young acts, including Runner & Bobby, a four-piece from Chicago with an indie vibe. Not quite in the jamband realm, Runner & Bobby drew some improvisational inspiration from the other acts and filled a tough spot in between Neighbor and Dogs in a Pile. Check them out on the socials or at runnerandbobby.com.