Episodes

Dec. 17, 2024

E244 A Conversation with Brandon Yeagley of Crobot

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get choppy! The excellently facial-haired Brandon Yeagley of Crobot joins us for a conversation full of industry insight, artistic excitement, and... giant eggs. We were introduced to …
Dec. 10, 2024

E243 A Conversation with Jason Zeilstra and Adam Woloszyn of Nonpoint

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a tradition! Jason Zeilstra of Nonpoint continues introducing us to his bandmates one by one. one year at a time, this time joining us alongside bassist Adam Woloszyn ! The fellas rec…
Dec. 3, 2024

E242 A Conversation with Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects

This week, we're scratching The Itch for rejection! Well, in a sense. Nick Wheeler , guitarist and co-founder of The All-American Rejects joins us for a freewheeling discussion (see what I did there?) that covers his history…
Guest: Nick Wheeler
Nov. 29, 2024

E241 Clipisode: Leftovers V

Today we're scratching The Itch for a post-Thanksgiving tradition! To show our gratitude to our incredible guests and listeners, we've compiled a collection of previously unheard clips from each of our 2024 interviews. We ho…
Nov. 26, 2024

E240 Concert Catch-up: Ben Folds, Lit, The Exies, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch for the greatest week in the history of our sport... er, podcast. Find out why as we recap a trio of shows by artists who are aging like fine wine (though that's probably not what they dr…
Nov. 19, 2024

E239 A Conversation with Dale Tanner of Ocean Grove

This week, we're scratching The Itch to go green! Dale Tanner of Ocean Grove joins us from Melbourne, Australia to discuss the band's new album ODDWORLD . We cover the band's shift in sound from the grunge-y alt rock on thei…
Guest: Dale Tanner
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
Nov. 5, 2024

E237 Concert Catch-up: Seether, Skillet, Wage War, Fame on Fire, Local H (sort of), and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a first! This concert catch-up takes a new twist when one of us sees not just a concert, but a concert film made by Local H ! And even recorded, it's somehow a great live show! Join u…
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…
Oct. 8, 2024

E233 Concert Catch-up: The Movement, Aurorawave, Saosin, Lowlives, Badflower, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch for consistency! It's time for our regularly scheduled Badflower coverage, plus our first time seeing 2-time guests Lowlives, and our introduction to a reggae metal band that ISN'T Skindr…
Oct. 1, 2024

E232 Riot Fest Recap + HANS FREAKIN' ZIMMER

This week, we're scratching The Itch to Riot! For the fourth year in a row, Aaron ventured to Chicago's own Riot Fest ... and this time he finally brought friends! Not only that, but he bookended two days at the festival wit…
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. 17, 2024

E230 Concert Catch-up: Weezer, The Flaming Lips, In This Moment, Ice Nine Kills, Joey Valence & Brae, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to visit the Blue Planet! Three decades of fandom come to a head as Aaron sees Weezer perform The Blue Album for the first time with support from the ever-entertaining Flaming Lips . And …
Sept. 10, 2024

E229 Concert Catch-up: Oxymorrons, VRSTY, Nothing More, Eva Under Fire, Post Profit, & The Burkharts

This week, we're scratching The Itch to keep catchin' up! Concerts continue to abound, and this one includes the rhyming trifecta of friendships, road trips, and vacation pro tips! Join us to hear insights about the touring …
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. 20, 2024

E226 Concert Catch-up: Primus, Paralandra, I Prevail, Halestorm, Hollywood Undead, Silly Goose, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to share the wealth! It's another Concert Catch-up, but this time with stories from the whole gang! We saw no less than 10 bands, recently, including an Itch radio staple, some concert bu…
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
Aug. 6, 2024

E224 New Rock Roundup: Bring Me the Horizon, The Warning, Nothing More, & Dead Pony

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a roundup! We're talking about four of our favorite albums from the second quarter of 2024. And it's an Itch International Rock Roundup to boot, featuring Britain's Bring Me the Horiz…
July 30, 2024

E223 Concert Catch-up: Micah Bournes, Fury in Few, Metric, & The New Pornographers

This week, we're scratching The Itch for unique concert experiences! Aaron saw four shows in four very different environments, and now the guys have to break down the details on poetry readings, surprising mosh pit members, …
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