Episodes

Real-Time Reaction: Three Days Grace's "So Called Life"
Dec. 9, 2021

Real-Time Reaction: Three Days Grace's "So Called Life"

We had so much fun with our first Real-Time Reaction (to Korn's " Start The Healing ") that we decided to do it again! Three Days Grace just dropped " So Called Life ", the first single from their upcoming album Explosions , ...
E78 Fall Rock Roundup: Blacktop Mojo, Ded, & Des Rocs
Dec. 7, 2021

E78 Fall Rock Roundup: Blacktop Mojo, Ded, & Des Rocs

This week, we're scratching The Itch to recommend some recent releases with a Fall Rock Roundup! Join us as we each recommend a new album from an artist that represents our own favorite slice of The Itch's musical pie: KC's b...
E77 Welcome to Rockville
Dec. 1, 2021

E77 Welcome to Rockville

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about a festival we didn't (but also did) see! Welcome to Rockville took place a few weeks back in Daytona, Florida. Despite The Itch's initial plans to be in attendance falling th...
Business Time! (11.28.21)
Nov. 30, 2021

Business Time! (11.28.21)

The Itch is giving you the business! While we put the finishing touches on our new episode (and allow you time to digest your Leftovers II), we're releasing the Business Time segment from this week's radio show on 89.1 The Wo...
E76 Clipisode: Leftovers II
Nov. 25, 2021

E76 Clipisode: Leftovers II

Happy holidays! We know that today some of y'all will still be knocked out and/or dining on the remnants of yesterday's feast, and other psychos amongst you will be running around doing work on your Christmas shopping. Either...
[Short Cuts] Who Beat It Better?
Nov. 24, 2021

[Short Cuts] Who Beat It Better?

A couple weeks back, Aaron chose violence by suggesting that the Fall Out Boy/John Mayer cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" was better than the new one by From Ashes to New. But did the people agree or disagree? Listen to f...
It's Business Time!
Nov. 23, 2021

It's Business Time!

This week, The Itch returned to KCLC radio airwaves after a 20-month absence! We were so excited that we decided to share a clip: the podcast debut of our our album and concert release segment, Business Time! Enjoy An extende...
[Short Cuts] WE'VE GOT BIG NEWS!
Nov. 18, 2021

[Short Cuts] WE'VE GOT BIG NEWS!

THE. ITCH. IS. HYPED! We've got ourselves a few bits of big news to share. We hope you enjoy Playlist Wars Podcast The Hook Rocks Podcast 89.1 The Wood—KCLC-FM And hey, when you're done listening to this Short cut, follow our...
E75 Custody Battles: Bad Wolves, Fuel, and the Rights to a Band Name
Nov. 16, 2021

E75 Custody Battles: Bad Wolves, Fuel, and the Rights to a Band Name

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about custody battles! Sometimes bands part ways or reform amicably (listen to our interview with Mike Protich of The Violent for more on that). Other times... things get messy. So...
Real-Time Reaction: Korn's "Start The Healing"
Nov. 11, 2021

Real-Time Reaction: Korn's "Start The Healing"

So, The Itch stayed up so late recording our latest episode that we decided to stick around for Korn's premiere of their new track " Start The Healing "... so why not share it too? Enjoy our first ever real-time reaction as w...
E74 Dad Vibes: Limp Bizkit and the New Generation of Rap Rock
Nov. 9, 2021

E74 Dad Vibes: Limp Bizkit and the New Generation of Rap Rock

This week we're scratching The Itch to finally give Limp Bizkit the episode they deserve! After returning at this year's Lollapalooza (discussed in episode 61 ), Fred Durst and the gang surprise dropped their first new album ...
E73 A Conversation with Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire
Nov. 2, 2021

E73 A Conversation with Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire

This week we're scratching The Itch to talk about fire! Eva Under Fire , to be specific. Lead singer Eva Marie spent a rather adventurous van ride to our hometown of St. Louis talking with us about the joys of touring again, ...
E72 The Itch On Tour: Satellite (The Sequel)
Oct. 26, 2021

E72 The Itch On Tour: Satellite (The Sequel)

In this episode, we're scratching the itch to do a sequel! The first episode in our "The Itch On Tour" series, we hadn't actually SEEN the tour in question. But now that has been remedied! Join us as we discuss our experience...
E71 A Conversation with Mike Protich of The Violent
Oct. 19, 2021

E71 A Conversation with Mike Protich of The Violent

In this episode, we're scratching The Itch to choose violence! After their 2018 album _ Thread_ won our hearts (and the #4 spot on that year's Top Albums list), Red Sun Rising announced a potentially permanent hiatus in early...
Guest: Mike Protich
[Short Cuts] The Big Badflower Theory
Oct. 14, 2021

[Short Cuts] The Big Badflower Theory

In a clip cut from episode 70 , The Itch discusses a somewhat surprising connection between Badflower and a show you've probably heard of. If you're looking for more new rock sounds and conversations, follow our New Rock Roun...
E70 The Itch On Tour: Badflower, Teenage Wrist, & Dead Poet Society
Oct. 12, 2021

E70 The Itch On Tour: Badflower, Teenage Wrist, & Dead Poet Society

In this episode, The Itch goes to Kansas! On the strength of three great 2021 albums from Badflower , Teenage Wrist , and Dead Poet Society and a great experience seeing Badflower at Pointfest last month, KC and Aaron travele...
[Short Cuts] Did Metallica Really Sell Out?
Oct. 7, 2021

[Short Cuts] Did Metallica Really Sell Out?

In last year's Rush episode with our friend Rich Lamberty, Aaron asked Dan a question about his Metallica fandom. We sat on this clip for a long time, but in connection with this week's episode covering the Black album, as we...
E69 44 Days in 1991 with Russ from Infectious Groove
Oct. 5, 2021

E69 44 Days in 1991 with Russ from Infectious Groove

It's time for some rock history! In this episode, The Itch is joined by our friend Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to discuss August and September of 1991, aka "two months that changed rock music," capped by the relea...
[Short Cuts] The (Clip That Shouldn't Be) Used
Oct. 1, 2021

[Short Cuts] The (Clip That Shouldn't Be) Used

In our Pointfest/Riot Fest episode, Dan told a story about missing an entire set by The Used while waiting in line for a beer. Back in February, during the recording of our episode on The Pretty Reckless, The Itch went into a...
E68 The Itch On Tour: Pointfest & Riot Fest
Sept. 28, 2021

E68 The Itch On Tour: Pointfest & Riot Fest

After two years, The Itch has seen some festivals! And now... we have thoughts. Join us as we take you through Dan & KC's day at Pointfest in St. Louis and Aaron's simultaneous time at Riot Fest in Chicago. There will be meta...
E67 A Conversation with Daisy Dead of The Dead Deads
Sept. 21, 2021

E67 A Conversation with Daisy Dead of The Dead Deads

We're back on the interview grind! In this episode, we have a chat with the delightful Daisy Dead, bassist and (understudy harsh) vocalist for The Dead Deads , whose killer (heh) new album Tell Your Girls It's Alright co...
Guest: Daisy Dead
E66 9/11 and the S.C.I.E.N.C.E. of Censored Songs
Sept. 14, 2021

E66 9/11 and the S.C.I.E.N.C.E. of Censored Songs

In this episode, The Itch is forced to improvise! A delay to the episode idea we wanted to record forced us back to the drawing board, leading to perhaps the strangest split of episode topics yet. First, as this episode was r...
[Short Cuts] Beer'd Al, Goodpods, and More
Sept. 9, 2021

[Short Cuts] Beer'd Al, Goodpods, and More

The Itch is making another guest appearance! This time it's discussing the wonderful "Weird Al" Yankovic with our friend Lauren from the Beer'd Al Podcast ! Check out her episode with us, and then probably all the other...
E65 The Itch On Tour: P.O.D., From Ashes to New, All Good Things, Sleep Signals
Sept. 7, 2021

E65 The Itch On Tour: P.O.D., From Ashes to New, All Good Things, Sleep Signals

The Itch has a new segment! Since concerts are happening more frequently these days, we're gonna see ourselves some shows and report back with our findings. First up: P.O.D. 's Satellit e 20th Anniversary tour, featuring From...