The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

Seven Nation Army has been streamed over two billion times and chanted by millions at sporting events around the world. The song has entered the pantheon of folk music, and it all began at a soundcheck in Melbourne, Australia, with a disinterested Ben Swank.
Steve Bays joins the show to discuss one of the most recognizable songs of the last quarter century. As an artist who also wrote some gigantic hits in the same decade, Steve shares his insight into creating hit songs, reacting to that success, and the challenges (and triumphs) that follow.
Steve Bays is an outstanding producer and musician with bands like Fur Trade, and Mounties, he was also the frontman and one of the founding members of the iconic band Hot Hot Heat.
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Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
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What would YOU Rita Hayworth do if you saw Rita Hayworth in a place so seedy?
Brett Hornall returns to the podcast after being saddled with 'Who's A Big Baby?' to discuss Take Take Take, one of the absolute gems off 2005's Get Behind Me Satan. From the unique structure of the song, the recording techniques, and the inspiration and impact that Rita had on the White Stripes.
Brett performs in the great sludge pop band The Vidos. Check out their latest single We Won't Waste Wine and their GREAT track The ICU
Listen to our brand new bonus episode discussing Beyoncé's "Don't Hurt Yourself" featuring Jack White - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
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You've probably read an article comparing a White Stripes song to Led Zeppelin. Well, this is the song.
Ryan is joined by Chris Polinsky to discuss this track from 2000's De Stijl, and to dive into Chris's experiences with the band, from discovering and cheerleading their sophomore album, to getting the opportunity to photograph them before a pivotal 2000 show at New York City's Mercury Lounge. Chris also shares his experience working at Saturday Night Live, including a significant introduction to Jack and Meg White.
Chris Polinsky is a photographer and creative based in California who captured the White Stripes on the De Stijl tour.
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Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
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De Stijl was a landmark album for The White Stripes, but the band wasn't happy with how the finished product sounded—or with the added distractions of recording the record at Jack's house in southwest Detroit.
Regardless, it was a pivotal album for the band and cracked open a whole new depth to Jack and Meg's ability to create music.
Jason returns to the podcast to discuss this outstanding track from De Stijl, share his admiration for Jack White as an artist, and rave about last year's No Name tour.
Jason Manning has been a fixture in Vancouver rock radio for a decade and can be heard weekdays on Jack 96.9 FM.
Listen to our review of the 2002 documentary/concert video "Nobody Knows How to Talk to Children" - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
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Seriously. Who is a big baby??
Ryan and Brett discuss this wild b-side to Blue Orchid. They talk about the creative freedom the White Stripes' success allowed them to embrace. Whether it was recorded at the beginning of a long recording day, or the end of a difficult one, very much is known about "Who's A Big Baby," and maybe there isn't much else to learn either.
Brett Hornall  performs in the great sludge pop band The Vidos. Check out their latest single We Won't Waste Wine and their GREAT track The ICU