E5 Primus Time(us): Tales from the Punchbowl and Good Live Gimmicks
In this episode, the guys write a love letter to Primus on the 25th anniversary of Tales from the Punchbowl, a foundational piece of The Itch's history. Topics include:
- How to mine a live album debut for a decade
- When funk metal makes you reconsider your career path
- How to use Metallica and Deftones to put children to bed
- The omnipresence of Taco Bell
- Concerts that involve candy bars and jumping elephants
- Why you should take a chance on random CDs from flea markets, libraries, and college radio station bins
- A tribute to Extreme Radio, the station that inspired The Itch
Plus, Aaron quotes two stand-up comics and recites poetry!
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