Bill from Chicago might’ve said it best: the Hoodrats kicked off an

epic night at The Bowery Ballroom by squeezing into the tiniest bar in

NYC—and things only got bigger from there. Vermont Cat and Gaspar join

the recap to break down a Craig Finn show that featured up to eleven

musicians on stage at once. Which songs soared? Which moments hit

hardest?

Then, Gaspar gives his take on Craig’s Rough Trade set and dives deep

into a startling reveal about the character “Nathen” that has his red

yarn conspiracy board tangled in new directions.

Finally, the Diamonds in the Drain game returns—but this time, it’s

the bonus tracks under the microscope. Can Kevin resist peer pressure,

or will “Kevin is Whenever” go rogue and crown a different gold medal

track than the rest of the gang? Tune in for music nerding, bold takes,

and group text energy turned all the way up.

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Join Gaspar and Mike as they embark on an epic adventure through the Twin Cities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic album "Separation Sunday." This special episode captures their whirlwind tour of Minneapolis landmarks, musical history, and local culinary delights!

The Twin Cities Scavenger Hunt

- **The Replacements House** - Mike and Gaspar visit this legendary music landmark

- **Mary Tyler Moore Statue** - Classic Minneapolis photo op

- **The Mysterious Bob Stinson Bench** - A hidden gem for music fans

- **Party City** - An unexpected stop on their journey

- Gaspar's Instagram-breaking excitement throughout the adventure

- Mike rediscovering hidden gems in his own hometown

The Epic Shows

- Four unique shows at First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, & Fine Line

- Detailed breakdown of each stunning performance

- Special moments and surprises from the anniversary celebration

- The band's evolution over 20 years...(are they still getting better?)

Twin Cities Food Tour

- Gaspar's first time experiencing cheese curds

- The legendary Juicy Lucy adventure

- Local cuisine recommendations

Behind the Scenes

- Travel mishaps and unexpected discoveries

- Fan encounters during the trip

-"Howard the Human Bowling Ball" Strikes back!

-Soundcheck is crazy good

= Pub Quiz goes six for six

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Gaspar tries to keep up as Stage Right Mike and Spunky Comstock recount their wild adventure to Codfish Hollow, Iowa, where they caught Craig Finn and Bob Mould performing together.

* The guys describe their unconventional journey following directions that included "take a left at the cow pasture" and encountering a town crier dressed remarkably like Jesse Ventura from "Predator."

* Mike and Spunky share how they tempted fate by visiting the Buddy Holly crash site the morning after seeing two iconic bespectacled frontmen perform. Spunky nicely ties Craig Finn to the "Dukes of Hazard" opening theme.

* Gaspar and Mike offer their predictions and Wishlist's for opening acts at the upcoming Minnesota shows.

* Mike provides his unique brand of travel advice for first-time visitors to Minnesota, including essential destinations, local customs, and food recommendations that may or may not be helpful.

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Is Always Been Craig Finn’s best album yet? We dive deep into his latest release, breaking down the rich storytelling and unforgettable melodies that make this record stand out. Plus, we explore Lousy with Ghosts, Finn’s companion book, and how it adds layers of meaning to the songs.

Do these tracks work better as a full narrative experience, or can you just rock out without the deeper dive? We break it all down—song by song, story by story.

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This week on *The Hoodrat Recap*, your favorite *The Hold Steady* fancast,

we’re diving into the band’s epic March 2025 London takeover! Join us as Jonas from Norway and Chris from Richmond hop on the mic to break down all the sweaty, singalong glory of “The Weekender,” “The Electric Ballroom,” and “The 100 Club” shows. From blistering riffs to barstool anthems, we’re recapping every moment that made these nights unforgettable.

Then, we dive into our voicemail inbox, which is overflowing with messages from fans who made the trip—especially our friends from the Netherlands, who may or may not have left their own country simply because they ran out of beer.

Oh, and guess what? “From Meatloaf to Billy Joel” is back, baby! We’re hyping a fan’s new band that’s so good it might just save rock ‘n’ roll—or at least get us free drinks. Crack a cold one, crank the volume, and join us for this sloppy, glorious mess. Probably on Spotify unless we screwed up the upload again!--- Send us a voicemail

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Dive into the musical odyssey with us as we explore the elusive tracks of The Hold Steady!

For our 50th episode we put 40 bucks on 4 “Massive Nights” as 100 songs were played to wrap up 2024!