Episodes
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 y…
Nov. 21, 2023
E189 The Weird Al Rock Mixtape with Lauren and Russ
This week, we're scratching The Itch to give thanks... specifically, for Weird Al and good pals! Our friends Lauren from the Beer'd Al Podcast and Russ from Infectious Groove Music join us to compile an Itch-style mixta…
Nov. 16, 2023
E188 The Itch On Tour: Les Claypool + Joe Bonamassa
This week, we're scratching The Itch to see more legends! Elite-level bassist Les Claypool (with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa came through St. Louis, and The Itch was there to see them... in …
Nov. 14, 2023
E187 The Itch On Tour: Metallica Takes Over St. Louis
This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about a ton of Metallica ! The biggest metal band in the world came to St. Louis for a pair of packed house, no-repeat sets alongside Mammoth WVH , Pantera , Ice Nine Kills , and …
Nov. 9, 2023
E186 The Itch On Tour: Taproot, Eva Under Fire, & Heartsick... in Michigan!
This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about MORE shows! And this was a big one! For the second time this year, we hit the road to see a lineup full of Itch guests. Taproot 's release shows for their new album SC\SSORS…
Nov. 7, 2023
E185 Concert Catch-Up: 311, The Hu, Sleep Token, Chevelle, and more!
This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up! We've seen a lot of concerts over the past few months, and we finally had a chance to talk about them! And this one's got something for everybody. Three Days Grace , Chevelle…
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, fro…
Oct. 24, 2023
E183 The Itch On Tour: Riot Fest
This week, we're scratching The Itch to Riot! For the first time ever, Aaron attended all three days of Chicago's Riot Fest , seeing 20 bands he'd never seen before and eating more than one delicious burrito. Join us for the…
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 busin…
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 theatr…
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, star…
Sept. 28, 2023
E179 The Itch On Tour: Red & SAUL + Local H
This week, we're scratching The Itch to double up on shows AND episodes! Following our recent interview with SAUL , we had to see the boys live on their tour with Red . And Aaron never passes up a chance to talk about Local …
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. 21, 2023
E177 The Itch On Tour: The New Pornographers
This week, we're scratching The Itch to expand our musical horizons! Aaron saw indie rock royalty The New Pornographers at Thalia Hall in Chicago all the way back in May, and we've been sitting on the recording for months wa…
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 s…
Sept. 14, 2023
E175 The Itch's Labor Day Extravaganza Concert Fiestival
This week, we're scratching The Itch to see four shows at four venues in two days! That's right, The Itch has been so busy that it's another double episode week. Join us for a recap of seeing Fame on Fire and Kingdom Collaps…
Sept. 12, 2023
E174 The Itch On Tour: Eve 6 (Plays Aaron's Birthday)
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a birthday celebration! Aaron may not have had KC and Dan with him for his big day, but he had Eve 6 , and that was enough for a great evening! Join us for tales of ancient automobile…
Sept. 7, 2023
E173 The Itch On Tour: Dashboard Confessional & Des Rocs
This week, we're scratching the Itch for free beer... and a bonus episode! We've seen so many fun shows lately that, if we publish just one episode per week, we'll perpetually be months behind. So until we're caught up, that…
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 wh…
Aug. 29, 2023
E171 The Itch On Tour: Secrets, Outline in Color, VRSTY, & Nerv
This week, we're scratching The Itch ... for crime? Dan and KC visited the Red Flag to see the Collapse Tour, featuring Secrets , Outline in Color , Nerv , and our friend Joey Varela and VRSTY , whom the guys may or may not …
Aug. 22, 2023
E170 The Itch On Tour: grandson & K.Flay
This week, we're scratching The Itch for family fun! In episode 154, Dan introduced his son Dean to our guest grandson . Not long after, Dan and his family got to see grandson at The Factory on his I Love You, I'm Tryin…
Aug. 15, 2023
E169 The Itch On Tour: Bloodywood, Vended, & Wargasm
This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up on the back catalog! Months ago, The Itch saw a series of very memorable shows. But once we started the Upheaval interviews, those episodes got put on the back burner. Now we'…
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 …
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, wh…