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.
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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

Sept. 2, 2025

E285 Nathan Aurora of Aurorawave on Shiprocked, Reggae's Reputation, and Turning a Vision Into Reality

This week, we're scratching The Itch to make waves! Nathan Aurora of Aurorawave joins us for the second time this calendar year to discuss the band's new album Monument , how his vision for the year has become reality, and ho...
Aug. 26, 2025

E284 Nova Twins on Industry Acceptance, Mama Nova, Personal Growth, and Pedal Boards

This week, we're scratching The Itch to celebrate! Just in time for Aaron's birthday, we've got a wish list interview with Nova Twins , whose third album, Parasites & Butterflies , drops Friday, August 29th! Amy Love and ...
Aug. 19, 2025

E283 Matt Bigland of Dinosaur Pile-Up on Finally Feeling Better and Why Love Is the Worst (and the Best)

This week, we're scratching The Itch to feel better! After a crazy few years that took him from heartbroken to bedridden with ulcerative colitis to smitten with the love of his life, Matt Bigland and Dinosaur Pile-Up are back...
Aug. 12, 2025

E282 PLAIINS on Their Debut Album, Hamburg, Wearing Paper Bags, and Making People Laugh About Themselves

This week, we're scratching The Itch to put on Happy Faces ! And by that, we mean the debut album from Germany's indie punks PLAIINS . Chris , Flo , and Dizzy joined us to discuss how they remain playful in their music even w...
Aug. 7, 2025

E281 Concert Catch-up: Winona Fighter and MSPAINT

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a Thursday episode! Aaron saw pod favorites Winona Fighter at the Q101 Lounge and pod newcomers MSPAINT at Wicker Park Fest , and he's got a wholesome tale to tell about it as we conti...
Aug. 5, 2025

E280 Arejay Hale of Halestorm on Marriage, KemikalFire, Ozzy's Last Show, and Growing as a Lyricist on Everest

This week, we're scratching The Itch to reach new heights! Halestorm 's new album Everest arrives on August 8th, and drummer Arejay Hale stopped by to become a three-time guest and talk about it! This album was a growth exper...
July 29, 2025

E279 CRegg Rondell of Boy Hits Car on New Music, Returning to the Road, and Being a Blockbuster Stuntman

This week, we're scratching The Itch for Lovecore! CRegg Rondell of Boy Hits Car joins us for a look at the band's history as they prepare for their first show in a year, a gig at the famous Whiskey a Go Go that was originall...
July 22, 2025

E278 Concert Catch-up: Babymetal, Jinjer, Bloodywood, and The Warning

This week, we're scratching The Itch for our cutest episode ever! not only did Dan get to see Babymetal, but he brought a couple kids of his own... and then had them on the show to talk about it! That's right, it's the proper...
July 15, 2025

E277 Retro Champ on Rap, Rock, and Wrestling, Losing a Parent, and Remembering Adam Ramey

This week, we're scratching The Itch to go retro! We're showing hometown pride again as St. Louis' own Retro Champ joins us to discuss his past, present, and future in music. Retro is the very definition of "rap rock," taking...

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