Interviews Episodes

Nov. 12, 2024

E238 A Conversation with Nick Fuelling of Pop Evil

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get evil! Guitarist Nick Fuelling of Pop Evil joins us to check off one of Dan's wish list band conversations. Pop Evil recently released " What Remains ", the first single from an alb…
Guest: Nick Fuelling
Oct. 29, 2024

E236 A Conversation with John Cooper of Skillet

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a revolution! John Cooper of Skillet joins us to talk about their new album of the same name. But though they're known for fist-pumping rockers, we actually spend most of our conversa…
Guest: John Cooper
Oct. 22, 2024

E235 A Conversation with Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a sunrise and a surprise! Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor joins us to discuss the band's fantastic two-part album(s) 2022's Datura and the newly released Sundiver. If you're wondering ho…
Guest: Mike Cunniff
Oct. 15, 2024

E234 A Conversation with Brandon Saller of Atreyu

This week, we're scratching The Itch for imagination! Atreyu is about to release The Pronoia Sessions , a connection of reimagined classics, and frontman Brandon Saller joined The Itch's trifecta club to talk about it. Brand…
Sept. 24, 2024

E231 A Conversation with Alex King and Devin Birchfield of GORE.

This week, we're scratching The Itch for DOOMSDAY! The (mostly) Texas-based GORE. is one of the most exciting new bands in the metal world, and we were thrilled to speak with guitarist Alex King and bassist Devin Birchfield …
Sept. 3, 2024

E228 A(nother) Conversation with Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire

This week, we're scratching The Itch to run it back! Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire is back to talk about the the band's new album The Death Card , which drops on Sept 6. Insightful and ever-honest, Bryan explains the themati…
Guest: Bryan Kuznitz
Aug. 27, 2024

E227 A Conversation with Wes Anderson

This week, we're scratching The Itch to collaborate! Wes Anderson is a longtime internet friend of ours with an impeccable record of guest features on his music. His new single, "Goodbye," features two-time Itch guest Stephe…
Guest: Wes Anderson
Aug. 13, 2024

E225 A Conversation with Jutes

This week, we're scratching The Itch for future deja vu! Jutes ' album Ladybug made our top 20 of 2023, and his upcoming follow-up Sleepyhead is shaping up as a contender for 2024! We had to have this prolific songwriter on …
Guest: Jutes
July 23, 2024

E222 A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica

This week, we're scratching The Itch for the end times! Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica joins us to discuss the cello metallers' new album Plays Metallica Vol. 2 . Join us to hear about why they followed up on the album that …
July 16, 2024

E221 A Conversation with Jason Hook of Flat Black

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get hooked! Deal with that pun as Jason Hook of Flat Black joins us to discuss the process of starting a band from scratch after reaching some of rock's highest highs in his previous b…
Guest: Jason Hook
July 2, 2024

E219 A(nother) Conversation with Scott Stevens of The Exies

This week, we're scratching The Itch for Closure! After 17 years, The Exies are back with a new EP, and band leader and Itch friend Scott Stevens joins us for the second time to discuss all the details. Scott reflects on the…
Guest: Scott Stevens
June 25, 2024

E218 A Conversation with Hang Your Hate

This week, we're scratching The Itch for serendipity! After a random introduction on an Instagram post, Columbia, Missouri's Hang Your Hate won us over (as discussed in episode 209 ) and eventually became must-have guests. S…
June 18, 2024

E217 A Conversation with Tree One Four

This week, we're scratching The Itch for some hometown heroes! March Bandness winners and St Louis' own Tree One Four joins us to discuss the creative process, performing with The Urge, and last year's Monolithic Hieroglyphi…
Guest: Tree One Four
June 11, 2024

E216 A Conversation with Micah Bournes

This week, we're scratching The Itch to fight evil with poetry. Aaron does his first ever solo interview with one of his favorite artists, poet and musician Micah Bournes . Micah is raising funds for a double album exploring…
Guest: Micah Bournes
June 6, 2024

E215 A(nother) Conversation with Lee Downer and Luke Johnson of Lowlives

This week, we're scratching The Itch for an instant sequel! We enjoyed our time with Lee and Luke of Lowlives so much that we asked for more of it! Their debut album, Freaking Out , is out now, and we're digging it and diggi…