The Itch
The Itch
The Itch is a longtime rock radio show on 89.1 KCLC-FM. Now its hosts have entered the podcasting world with rock news, reviews, and interv…
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The Itch

The Itch

The Itch is a longtime rock radio show on 89.1 KCLC-FM. Now its hosts have entered the podcasting world with rock news, reviews, and interviews exploring the deep connection between people and music. If it gets your head banging and your blood flowing, it's an itch we're here to scratch.

Recent Episodes

April 22, 2025

E265 Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE on Self-Reflection, Trainwreck Shows, and Translating the Studio to the Stage

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get with The Program ! BRKN LOVE just dropped an excellent album by that name, and we talked all about it with frontman Justin Benlolo . We discuss the recording and release rollout dif...
April 17, 2025

E264 The Itch On Tour: Superbloom and Footballhead

This week, we're scratching The Itch to bloom! Aaron had quite an unusual adventure seeing Superbloom and Footballhead at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago, so we had to discuss the oddities of the evening and how he might be the u...
April 15, 2025

E263 Cody Hanson of Hinder on Divorced Dad Rock, Honest Songwriting, Longevity, and the Importance of Timing

This week, we're scratching The Itch for extreme behavior. Cody Hanson of Hinder joins us this week for what turns into a roundtable talk about Bring Me Back to Life , the band's first new album since 2017. He discusses what ...
April 8, 2025

E262 Devour the Day on Border Patrol, Enjoying the Adventure, and Opening for Themselves with Pop Evil

This week, we're scratching The Itch to multitask! Blake Allison and Joey "Chicago" Walser formed Egypt Central in 2002, then Devour the Day in 2012, and most recently have both become members of Pop Evil . Being together in ...
April 1, 2025

E261 Lotta Ruutiainen of LUNA KILLS on Sci-Fi, Discovering Deftones, Panic Attacks, and Lana Del Rey Tattoos

This week, we're scratching The Itch for sci-fi! Lotta Ruutiainen of LUNA KILLS joins us to discuss her band's new album DEATHMATCH , including a song that came together through a writing practice she never wants to try again...
March 25, 2025

E260 Gio and Jerrod of Giovannie and the Hired Guns on Blending Genres, Getting Responsible, and Being Texan

This week, we're scratching The Itch to be quitters! Gio and Jerrod of Giovannie and the Hired Guns join us to talk about their new album Quitter . We discuss the making of the record, Gio getting responsible, how Jerrod beca...
March 20, 2025

March Bandness 2025 Voting Is Open!

March Bandness is live! The 5th Annual Itch Invitational Tournament features 8 first-time entries who dropped excellent albums in 2024. Vote here (or at the link in our IG bio) for your first round favorites and send 'em all ...
March 18, 2025

E259 Alan Koenig of ASK4 Entertainment on Shiprocked Origins, Poster Fonts, and Building the Best Festival Lineup

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk with the Captain! Alan Koenig, founder of ASK4 Entertainment and its flagship event Shiprocked (see what we did there?) joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of The Itc...
March 13, 2025

E258 The Itch On Tour: Disturbed, Three Days Grace, and Sevendust + Local H (again, sort of!)

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get sick! Disturbed 's all-time nu metal debut album The Sickness is 25 years old, and the band is playing it in full on tour. Alongside a now dual-fronted Three Days Grace and an alway...

About the Hosts

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Aaron

Aaron has spent half of The Itch's existence living in a different city, but found a way to bridge the gap with his Itch brethren by producing the podcast.

The Itch

The Itch is a longtime rock radio show on 89.1 KCLC-FM. Now its hosts have entered the podcasting world with rock news, reviews, and interviews exploring the deep connection between people and music. If it gets your head banging and your blood flowing, it's an itch we're here to scratch.

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Dan

Dan co-founded The Itch in a tiny room on the campus of Lindenwood University in February 2004 with one goal in mind: to rock as much of St. Louis as the signal would allow.

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KC

KC inadvertently named the show when he misheard the station manager's advice to "find a niche" as "find an itch," to which he replied: "One that needs to be scratched."

Reviews

Review

"Good"

The Pat 03 | May 13, 2020

Solid show!

"It is a pleasure to hear three hosts that interact not only with guests but with each other so seamlessly. Often shows with multiple hosts devolve into everyone talking over each other, and that is n…"

Tommy (Chicago) | Nov. 17, 2020

Scratch It!

"These guys are total pros and it shows. Check 'em out."

Well Disguised | May 20, 2021

A Quality Rock Music Podcast!

"If you’re looking for music discussion that’s lively, fun & doesn’t “talk down” to the listeners, this is a great show for you! Dan, Aaron & KC have great on-air chemistry, take the content seriously…"

PlaylistWars | June 10, 2021

Great podcast for fans of Rock music

"Dan, KC, and Aaron are massive rock fans and it comes through in the podcast. Really enjoyed the Nonpoint interview episode! -Anthony (Podioslave Podcast)"

90sNYHC84 | Sept. 22, 2021

Know their stuff!!!!

"I have learned so much from these 3 Rock lovers. I have been introduced to new music and bands that I would otherwise know nothing about. Thank you for all the research you do and the positive spirit…"

jeanmwa | Nov. 26, 2021

THE ITCH

"Love these guys - their conversations feel lived in. You can tell they enjoy talking music and I’ve learned a ton about new bands from them over nearly 2 years. Keep up the great work gents!"

Tony G | April 10, 2022

For the Love of all things Rock!!!

"I am so impressed with the knowledge and work that goes into each show. These guys know their stuff! I learn something knew every podcast and I am loving it!!"

Jeanie Adams | April 15, 2022

Much better than poison ivy! :-p

"As a hardcore Des Rocs Filthy Animal, I discovered The Itch Rock Podcast when they included his debut album "A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place" in their E83 - E85 2021 Itch Awards, and later int…"

Fernweh7 | Aug. 8, 2022