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We go deep into the Mystery Skulls tour bus to talk about being an independent artist, new album Back to Life, live streaming, Mystery Skulls Animated, Dragon Ball Super, Salma’s Big Wish, the Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution, we have some loose talk with Loose Talk. They tell us about their new single “Iron Heel”, upcoming shows, and continuing to play with Anberlin. We also chat about living in St. Pete, owning your own masters, and advice for new bands. And for all of this, we’re joined by Ray Roa (Creative Loafing). This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution, we talk to Strange Ranger about living in Philadelphia, forming in Bozeman, Montana, and long drives on the road. We also talk about their new album Remembering The Rockets, DIY venues, Andes Mints, hospitality riders, Matchbox 20, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago, we talk to Porcupine - the project from guitarist/vocalist Casey Virock, drummer Ian Prince, and bassist Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü). We talk about Greg joining the band, Casey’s songwriting, being adults, and what their kids think of their music. They also give advice to new bands and we hear all about Greg’s mustache. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Guest Hosts Anna Bryson and Amy Diaz chat with Chastity Belt ahead of their headlining performance at LYR’s Babefest. They talk about 10 years of Chastity Belt, being a “cool slut”, their upcoming album, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Manny and Megan from Daddy Kool Records about moving into their new space in the St. Pete Warehouse Arts District. They tell us about the history of Daddy Kool, Record Store Day, plans for their new space, cassettes, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

The band Air Review breaks down their new track "People Say Things Change" from the album How We Got By on Velvet Blue Music, from bassline to lyrics and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Kristine Leschper from Mothers about the Athens music scene, moving to Philadelphia, working with Drew Vandenberg, her album Render Another Ugly Method on Anti Records, and her tour with Lucy Dacus. Plus, she answers a listener question comparing painting to songwriting and tells us some things that nobody else really knows about her. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Angela Page from Love Your Rebellion about LYR’s Babefest. She tells us about booking Seattle’s Chastity Belt to headline the fest, the vendors and non-profits involved in Babefest, the mission of Love Your Rebellion, and what it means to be “Diversity First.” She also talks about having to work harder as a woman in a male dominated field, gives advice for others trying to promote diversity in their music scene, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

On our milestone 100th episode, Randy and Jason talk to long-time friend Andy Holt, editor at Hard Drive, the gaming and culture section of the popular online satire magazine, The Hard Times. They talk about working at The Hard Times, founder and Editor-in-Chief Matt Saincome, making jokes about Nintendo, and so much more. Andy also gratuitously plugs the upcoming book, The Hard Times: The First 40 Years. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to NBA Superstar John Henson about playing at Sickles High School, the Duke-UNC Rivalry, getting drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, and being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. We also talk about going to Coachella, living in Tampa, Up2Us Sports, the toughest NBA players to guard, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Roberto Torres about starting Black & Denim Apparel Company, opening Blind Tiger Cafe, and moving to Tampa from Panama. He tells us about the meaning of the name Blind Tiger, how the cafe evolved, and how he became interested in urban planning. He also walks us through what a typical day is like for him, his philosophy on hospitality, his experiences as an immigrant, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to St. Pete’s own Fever Beam about their debut single “Young Guns”, performing at Gasparilla Music Festival, opening for Thelma and the Sleaze, cowpunk, VHS tapes, and Frank Zappa. We also cast the Fever Beam Movie and learn so much more about Kasey, Sam, and Dane. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from the Replay Guitar Exchange Tent at Gasparilla Music Festival, we talk to Jordan Esker (7:25), Ruen Brothers (21:55), Sleepwalkers (35:05), Joshua Reilly (49:50), Flipturn (57:50), The Hails (1:07:05), and Parrotfish (1:14:15). Featuring guest hosting duties from Adam Keilbach! This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Our intern, Adam Keilbach, reviews his experience at III Points Fest in Miami, FL - including everything from media pass pickup to discovering Jarritos to his impression of performances by Tyler the Creator, Toro y Moi, Dean Blunt, SZA, James Blake, Herbie Hancock, Kelsey Lu, A$AP Rocky, Blood Orange, Khruangbin, Tim Hecker, and many more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from the Symphonic Distribution Tampa Office, we talk to Mike Gomes and Cam Young from Xuitcasecity about meeting in Tampa, the expectations for their sound, being real in 2019, why they do what they do, and connecting with their music. They also tell us about their DIY attitude, building their own thing, their single “Lead Me On” being added to Spotify’s New Music Friday, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to St. Pete based duo, Danny and Alex, about meeting in middle school, new singles “Shower in the Dark” and “Breakup Haircut”, weekly livestreams, being in the studio, the “Kodachrome Rule”, Steely Dan, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Live from Microgroove in Seminole Heights, we talk to Keith and Susie Ulrey from Pohgoh. They tell us about their recent tour run with Mineral and Tancred, the band’s formation in the mid-90s, their subsequent breakup, and long awaited re-formation. We also talk about their new album, Secret Club, New Granada Records, living with multiple sclerosis, and what’s next for Pohgoh. Spoiler Alert: it’s not another 21 year break. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

Cigar City Radio takes over Tampa Sessions. We feature a live performance from St. Pete’s Fever Beam, talk about Young Guns on Netflix, Sam’s rap album, the band’s so real van, and more. Watch the video session on Tampa Sessions’s Facebook or Youtube. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

We talk to Paul Wright and Tim Harrington from Tall Heights about their album Pretty Colors For Your Actions, giving the record a live feel, creating one sound with two voices, going on their first headlining tour, and personally meeting fans and supporters. We also talk about how they grew up together, getting their start through street performing in Boston, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts