Episodes

Feb. 8, 2024

Shiprocked Replay: A Conversation with Matt James of Blacktop Mojo

While The Itch is on vacation, we're sharing past interviews with our current Shiprocked sea mates. Next up is Episode 86: A Conversation with Matt James of Blacktop Mojo, originally published February 8, 2022. Enjoy. If you…
Guest: Matt James
Feb. 6, 2024

Shiprocked Replay: A Conversation with Maty Madiro of From Ashes to New

While The Itch is on vacation, we're sharing past interviews with our current Shiprocked sea mates. First up is Episode 46: A Conversation with Maty Madiro of From Ashes to New, originally published March 29, 2021. Enjoy. If…
Guest: Maty Madiro
Feb. 5, 2024

[Short Cuts] I'M ON A BOAT!

This week, we're ON A BOAT! But we're leaving you with some oldies-but-goodies while you're at Kinko's straight flippin' copies. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the …
Jan. 30, 2024

E199 A Conversation with Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society

This week, we're scratching The Itch for science! Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society joins us to talk about his band's new album, and our first favorite album of 2024: FISSION . Jack goes in depth on the process of keepin…
Jan. 23, 2024

E198 A Conversation with AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods

This week, we're scratching The Itch for positive energy! And our guest, AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods , brings it in spades! Join us as we geek out about guest spots, being a girl dad, and the band's latest single, " Th…
Guest: AJ Channer
Jan. 16, 2024

E197 A Conversation with Fury in Few

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a new (old) series! The Shiprocked Series returns in anticipation of this year's event, and first abord are Brayden and Ryan of Fury in Few! These guys blew us away a few months back …
Guest: Fury in Few
Jan. 9, 2024

E196 The Itch Awards and Top 20 Albums of 2023

This week, we're scratching The Itch for excellence! The 2023 Itch Awards are here and, as always, they're accompanied by our collective countdown of the top 20 albums of the year. If your music queue needs refillin', we'll …
Dec. 31, 2023

E195 New Year's Eva!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to end the year in style! Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire joins us to continue a holiday tradition, and the camaraderie is palpable! She's got stories of her soon-to-debut biopic, contraband …
Guest: Eva Marie
Dec. 26, 2023

E194 The Itch On Tour: Nonpoint, hed PE, Sumo Cyco, & VRSTY

This week, we're scratching The Itch for déjà vu! We took a road trip to see a Nonpoint tour featuring multiple past episode guests. Sound familiar? If so, kudos! And thanks for knowing your Itch history. Join us for a recap…
Dec. 19, 2023

[Short Cuts] The 12 Pods of Christmas

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a tradITCHion! Oh yes, we said it. This year's 12 Pods of Christmas is a chance for us to reflect on the fun we've had in 2023, and to thank you for being part of it. We hope you enjo…
Dec. 12, 2023

E193 Concert Catch-Up: The Urge, Black Stone Cherry, Soul Blind, Faster Pussycat, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to satisfy an urge! St Louis' heroes The Urge reunited once again for a holiday show alongside our guys in Tree One Four and the fellas from Wisemary , and we were there to see it. Plus, …
Dec. 5, 2023

E192 A Conversation with Calva Louise

This week, we're scratching The Itch to travel the world! Well, vicariously, through our guests Calva Louise . Jess, Alizon, and Ben are based out of Manchester, but are originally from Venezuela, France, and New Zealand, re…
Guest: Calva Louise
Nov. 28, 2023

E191 A(nother) Conversation with Phil and Stephen of Taproot

This week, we're scratching The Itch to start a club! Taproot joins fellow Michiganders Eva Under Fire as the only bands with two Itch interviews in the same calendar year! Phil and Stephen join us to discuss the band's new …
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 y…
Nov. 21, 2023

E189 The Weird Al Rock Mixtape with Lauren and Russ

This week, we're scratching The Itch to give thanks... specifically, for Weird Al and good pals! Our friends Lauren from the Beer'd Al Podcast and Russ from Infectious Groove Music join us to compile an Itch-style mixta…
Nov. 16, 2023

E188 The Itch On Tour: Les Claypool + Joe Bonamassa

This week, we're scratching The Itch to see more legends! Elite-level bassist Les Claypool (with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa came through St. Louis, and The Itch was there to see them... in …
Nov. 14, 2023

E187 The Itch On Tour: Metallica Takes Over St. Louis

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about a ton of Metallica ! The biggest metal band in the world came to St. Louis for a pair of packed house, no-repeat sets alongside Mammoth WVH , Pantera , Ice Nine Kills , and …
Nov. 9, 2023

E186 The Itch On Tour: Taproot, Eva Under Fire, & Heartsick... in Michigan!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to talk about MORE shows! And this was a big one! For the second time this year, we hit the road to see a lineup full of Itch guests. Taproot 's release shows for their new album SC\SSORS…
Nov. 7, 2023

E185 Concert Catch-Up: 311, The Hu, Sleep Token, Chevelle, and more!

This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up! We've seen a lot of concerts over the past few months, and we finally had a chance to talk about them! And this one's got something for everybody. Three Days Grace , Chevelle…
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, fro…
Guest: Joey Varela
Oct. 24, 2023

E183 The Itch On Tour: Riot Fest

This week, we're scratching The Itch to Riot! For the first time ever, Aaron attended all three days of Chicago's Riot Fest , seeing 20 bands he'd never seen before and eating more than one delicious burrito. Join us for the…
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 busin…
Guest: Joe Bonamassa
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 theatr…
Guest: Coco
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, star…