Interviews 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 yo...
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, from...
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 busine...
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 theatri...
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, start...
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. 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 so...
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 wha...
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 t...
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, wha...
July 18, 2023
E165 The Itch Upheaval: Interview Extras
Welcome to the uprising! While we get some much-needed rest after a wild weekend at Upheaval , we found some fun snippets from our interview series to tide you over until our recap. You’ll hear the crazy story of why Alfonso ...
July 13, 2023
E164 The Itch Upheaval: Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR
Welcome to the uprising! Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR joins us in this episode to discuss her journey into the world of music publicity and the role(s) she plays on the Upheaval team. Rebecca is the person responsible for giv...
July 11, 2023
E163 The Itch Upheaval: Chris Meyer of MiEntertainment
Welcome to the uprising! MiEntertainment 's Chris Meyer, one of the creators of Upheaval , joins us to discuss the complicated work of concert promotion, being a family business, and even a few wish list artists for next year...
July 4, 2023
E162 The Itch Upheaval: Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Black Note Graffiti
Welcome to the uprising! Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Ann Arbor-based Upheaval openers Black Note Graffiti join us in this episode. They discuss road testing new music, their love for a certain festival headliner, the dy...
June 27, 2023
E161 The Itch Upheaval: Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire
Welcome to the uprising! The Itch's most frequent guest Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire ups her tally to five as she joins us to talk about her Michigan band's Upheaval debut! If you're interested in Halestorm and Evanescence fan...
June 21, 2023
E160 The Itch Upheaval: Oxymorrons
Welcome to the uprising! All four of 2022 Upheaval performers and notably pretty punk boy band Oxymorrons join us this week for our second conversation. Our first interview, in January 2022, was somehow one of the funniest an...
June 13, 2023
E159 The Itch Upheaval: Alfonso Civile of Heartsick
Welcome to the uprising! Alfonso Civile of Heartsick kicks off our series as a subject matter expert on all things Michigan, including Upheaval . The Lansing-based band has been a mainstay in the regional heavy music scene fo...
May 30, 2023
E157 A Conversation with Josh Todd of Buckcherry
This week, we're scratching The Itch for some straight up rock 'n' roll, man! Buckcherry 's new album Vol. 10 drops Friday, June 2, and in this episode frontman Josh Todd joins us to talk classic rock, tattoos, the creative p...
May 9, 2023
E154 A Conversation with grandson
This week, we're scratching an Itch we've had for almost three years! The man known as grandson joins us on album's eve for his new release I Love You, I'm Trying . The record is a departure of sorts from his previous wo...
April 27, 2023
E152 A Conversation with Phil, Stephen, and Taylor of Taproot
This week, we're scratching The Itch for a major award! You voted for Taproot as our March Bandness winner, so we had Phil, Stephen, and Taylor from the band join us to discuss their new album, their new old album, and their ...
April 11, 2023
E150 A Conversation with Arejay Hale and Taylor Carroll of KemikalFire
This week, we're scratching some names off our interview wish list for episode 150! Arejay Hale is best known as the drummer half of the brother/sister duo behind Halestorm , alongside his sister Lzzy. Taylor Carroll is best ...
March 7, 2023
E145 A Conversation with Scott Stevens of The Exies and 4 Horsemen Music
This week, we're scratching The Itch to get apocalyptic! Scott Stevens of 4 Horsemen music joins us to discuss writing with some of the biggest artists in modern rock, as well as the return of his band The Exies ! We'll dive ...
Feb. 21, 2023
E143 A Conversation with Mikey Carvajal of Islander
This week, we're scratching The Itch to finish what we started... maybe. Mikey Carvajal of Islander had a beautiful homecoming of sorts on Shiprocked, and he was kind enough to join us to share his story. We also dive into th...
Feb. 13, 2023
E142 A Conversation with Jason Zeilstra and Rasheed Thomas of Nonpoint
This week, we're scratching The Itch to debut brand new music from a favorite! Nonpoint dropped their new single " Heartless ", at literally the exact same time as this episode, and we spoke about it ahead of release with the...