Interviews Episodes

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March 8, 2021

E43 Boston Punk and Beyond with Trev Allen of The Struggling Artist

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Itch is joined by our friend Trev Allen of The Struggling Artist Podcast to discuss the Boston music scene, punk rock, and how the Dropkick Murphys were a gateway to both! It's a fun follow-up conversation after our recent appearance on his show! Check out our ongoing Flavor of the Week playlist, and then connect with us! itchrocks.com Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook.com/itchrocks itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you ...
Guest: Trev Allen
Feb. 15, 2021

A Conversation with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze (Revisited)

We're almost ready to return! In the meantime, here's one last revisit to one of our favorite episodes of last season: our conversation with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze. Enjoy his stories about life with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, and our newly recorded intro about Amends...Stripped, a collection of acoustic versions of Amends tracks using alternate takes of Chester Bennington's vocals. Check out this episode's updated playlist of some of Sean and Chester's favorite artists, and then conn...
Guest: Sean Dowdell
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Nov. 20, 2020

E30 A Conversation with Arya Goggin of Skindred (Part 2)

We couldn't wait to share the rest of our conversation with Arya Goggin of Skindred, The Itch's official favorite band™, so this episode is here early! In part 2, Arya discusses a trifecta of events that cursed their global touring plans, how to structure a setlist, and the state of rock in the UK. Plus, Dan plays a card that nearly earns himself a livestream concert! Check out this episode's epic playlist, and then let us know what you think! Twitter: https://twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook: h...
Guest: Arya Goggin
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Nov. 16, 2020

E29 A Conversation with Arya Goggin of Skindred (Part 1)

In this episode, guys have the pleasure of speaking with Arya Goggin, drummer of Skindred, The Itch's official favorite band™. In part 1 of our conversation, Arya discusses the differences between finding success in the US and the UK, the challenges of socially distanced musical collaboration, how to become a cat person, and why the cowbell never stopped being cool. Plus, the guys strike the deal of a lifetime. Check out this episode's playlist, and then let us know what you think! Twitter: ht...
Guest: Arya Goggin
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Oct. 19, 2020

E25 A Conversation with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze

Just in time for the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park's game-changing debut Hybrid Theory, The Itch has the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze, who just released the album Amends, featuring vocals by his late friend Chester Bennington. Join us as we discuss: Sean's teenage years with Chester Their bonding musical influences His initial reaction to hearing Hybrid Theory A perceived rivalry between Grey Daze and Linkin Park and his thoughts on their futures ...
Guest: Sean Dowdell