Interviews Episodes
Feb. 13, 2024
Shiprocked Replay: A Conversation with Dorothy
While The Itch is on vacation, we're sharing past interviews with our current Shiprocked sea mates. Next up is Episode 126: A Conversation with Dorothy, originally published November 15, 2022. Enjoy. If you like what you hear...
Feb. 8, 2024
Shiprocked Replay: A Conversation with Matt James of Blacktop Mojo
While The Itch is on vacation, we're sharing past interviews with our current Shiprocked sea mates. Next up is Episode 86: A Conversation with Matt James of Blacktop Mojo, originally published February 8, 2022. Enjoy. If you ...
Feb. 6, 2024
Shiprocked Replay: A Conversation with Maty Madiro of From Ashes to New
While The Itch is on vacation, we're sharing past interviews with our current Shiprocked sea mates. First up is Episode 46: A Conversation with Maty Madiro of From Ashes to New, originally published March 29, 2021. Enjoy. If ...
Jan. 30, 2024
E199 A Conversation with Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society
This week, we're scratching The Itch for science! Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society joins us to talk about his band's new album, and our first favorite album of 2024: FISSION . Jack goes in depth on the process of keeping...
Jan. 23, 2024
E198 A Conversation with AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods
This week, we're scratching The Itch for positive energy! And our guest, AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods , brings it in spades! Join us as we geek out about guest spots, being a girl dad, and the band's latest single, " Tho...
Jan. 16, 2024
E197 A Conversation with Fury in Few
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a new (old) series! The Shiprocked Series returns in anticipation of this year's event, and first abord are Brayden and Ryan of Fury in Few! These guys blew us away a few months back d...
Dec. 31, 2023
E195 New Year's Eva!
This week, we're scratching The Itch to end the year in style! Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire joins us to continue a holiday tradition, and the camaraderie is palpable! She's got stories of her soon-to-debut biopic, contraband m...
Dec. 5, 2023
E192 A Conversation with Calva Louise
This week, we're scratching The Itch to travel the world! Well, vicariously, through our guests Calva Louise . Jess, Alizon, and Ben are based out of Manchester, but are originally from Venezuela, France, and New Zealand, res...
Nov. 28, 2023
E191 A(nother) Conversation with Phil and Stephen of Taproot
This week, we're scratching The Itch to start a club! Taproot joins fellow Michiganders Eva Under Fire as the only bands with two Itch interviews in the same calendar year! Phil and Stephen join us to discuss the band's new a...
Nov. 24, 2023
E190 Clipisode: Leftovers IV
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a Thanksgiving tradition! In honor of our gratitude to our incredible guests and listeners, we've compiled a collection of previously unheard clips from our 2023 interviews. We hope yo...
Oct. 31, 2023
E184 A(nother) Conversation with Joey Varela of VRSTY
This week, we're scratching The Itch to celebrate All Hallows Evarela! Our friend Joey Varela of VRSTY joins us for his second holiday-timed episode. Their new album Levitate is out now, and we dive into all the details, from...
Oct. 17, 2023
E182 A Conversation with Joe Bonamassa
This week, we're scratching The Itch to get educated! Joe Bonamassa has more #1 Billboard Blues albums than anyone in history, and his time in the music world has taught him a ton about what it means to be an artist, a busine...
Oct. 10, 2023
E181 A Conversation with Coco of Winona Fighter
This week, we're scratching The Itch to get stressed out. But only a little, because Coco from Winona Fighter , aka our "social media bestie," joins us for a wholesome conversation about meeting your heroes, live show theatri...
Oct. 3, 2023
E180 A Conversation with Cullen Moore and Paolo Vergara of Sleep Theory
This week, we're scratching The Itch to get inked up! Or at least talk with a guy who just did. Cullen Moore and Paolo Vergara of Sleep Theory join us to discuss the insane and accelerated ride that has been their 2023, start...
Sept. 26, 2023
E178 A Conversation with Benji Wilson and James Lazenby of Caskets
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a jolly good show! Benji and James of Caskets join us for a truly delightful chat. The lads from Leeds discuss their new album, Reflections , favorite cities from their second US tour,...
Sept. 19, 2023
E176 A Conversation with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a double episode! Legendary blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins us to talk about his new album, Dirt on My Diamonds , re-recording his breakthrough Trouble Is... , cover so...
Sept. 5, 2023
E172 A Conversation with Chad Sexton of 311
This week, we're scratching not just an Itch, but an artist off our wish list! Chad Sexton of 311 joins us to discuss the 30th anniversary re-issue of his band's debut album Music , the fine art of creating a setlist, and wha...
Aug. 8, 2023
E168 A Conversation with Blake and Zach Bedsaul of SAUL
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a throwback! Blake Bedsaul was our third guest, back in episode 44. Now he's back for our 50th interview, and he brought his brother Zach along for the ride! The Bedsaul brothers and t...
Aug. 1, 2023
E167 The Itch Upheaval: In Our Wake
Welcome to the Uprising... one more time! Detroit's In Our Wake joins us to close out the series by sharing the Upheaval experience from the artist's perspective. Join us to hear tales of what it's like to be independent, wha...
July 18, 2023
E165 The Itch Upheaval: Interview Extras
Welcome to the uprising! While we get some much-needed rest after a wild weekend at Upheaval , we found some fun snippets from our interview series to tide you over until our recap. You’ll hear the crazy story of why Alfonso ...
July 13, 2023
E164 The Itch Upheaval: Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR
Welcome to the uprising! Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR joins us in this episode to discuss her journey into the world of music publicity and the role(s) she plays on the Upheaval team. Rebecca is the person responsible for giv...
July 11, 2023
E163 The Itch Upheaval: Chris Meyer of MiEntertainment
Welcome to the uprising! MiEntertainment 's Chris Meyer, one of the creators of Upheaval , joins us to discuss the complicated work of concert promotion, being a family business, and even a few wish list artists for next year...
July 4, 2023
E162 The Itch Upheaval: Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Black Note Graffiti
Welcome to the uprising! Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Ann Arbor-based Upheaval openers Black Note Graffiti join us in this episode. They discuss road testing new music, their love for a certain festival headliner, the dy...
June 27, 2023
E161 The Itch Upheaval: Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire
Welcome to the uprising! The Itch's most frequent guest Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire ups her tally to five as she joins us to talk about her Michigan band's Upheaval debut! If you're interested in Halestorm and Evanescence fan...