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Friskie Morris Sessions

by Friskie Morris & Friends Podcast Network

Discover new music, learn about the musicians behind them, and hear creative people's stories with the Friskie Morris & Friends Podcast Network. Friskie Morris Sessions: Our flagship podcast invites bands from the Chicagoland region and beyond to share stories about what makes their band unique while we listen to tracks from their latest release. Deep Cuts (Coming January 2021): Everyone has a soundtrack to their life. This podcast explores that idea by delving into the lives of our guests and curating a playlist based on songs tied to significant moments in their lives. Album Review Roundtable (Re-Launching Jan 2021 & only available for certain Patreon Members): This monthly podcast is a roundtable discussion with some colorful characters about the good, the bad, the face melting (in a good way) and the ear destroying (in a bad way) releases of the month.

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  1. Friskie Morris Sessions 91: Torch The Hive

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  2. Friskie Morris Sessions 90: Stellar West

    Stellar West is a band I’ve been following since reviewing their first full-length album and seeing them play Riot Fest as kids back in 2016. Having gotten notoriety young, we talk about how their songwriting and overall sound has grown and evolved as they as have grown and evolved as people and...

  3. Friskie Morris Sessions 89: Eugeine Grey & The Bad Habits

    We're melting faces on the 170th episode of the FM&F podcast network with Eugeine Grey & The Bad Habits!! A perfect blend of alt rock, we talk about DIY COVID concerts in parking lots, the transition from solo project to full band and its impact on the creative process, and what it means to be…

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  4. Friskie Morris Sessions 88: Speed Babes

    This week Speed Babes hops on to talk about how a bet started the band, recording on iOS GarageBand, the science behind the under 2 minute song, and recording multiple albums during 2020. Their latest release entitled "UK?" is available now. Track Listing: 1) Speed Babes '89 2) That's Rad...

  5. Friskie Morris Sessions #87: Sweetie

    On the 87th Friskie Morris Session, 168th episode of the podcast, and first episode of season 6, we have the dynamic duo Sweetie joining us! We cover a lot in this episode: singing Lion King ballads in the basement of the rugby house at NIU, the pro's and con's of being a two-piece, how they...

  6. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 36: Night Talkers (Nashville, TN)

    Nashville Rock’n’Rollers Night Talkers invite us into their van outside Liar's Club to chat about their unique musical backgrounds, the Nashville music scene, and their latest release 'Code 1079!' available now. Track Listing: 1) Burn Up 2) Code 1079 3) On The Fence 4) Reptile Facebook:...

  7. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 35: The Return of Moonraker (Santa Clarita, CA)

    After a nail-biting bout of Whirlyball, Moonraker was officially the first band in Friskie Morris history to return for a follow-up episode! We reunite where it all started at The Burlington two years after the first time they were on. We try and wrap up on all the band's done in the past two...

  8. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 86: The Studs

    Recorded last summer, this is the final "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault" episode of 2018. The Studs welcomed me into their practice space to talk about playing festivals, meme generators, writing and recording their latest album, and more. Their latest release, entitled 'Red Planet Rock',...

  9. Friskie Morris Sessions 85: The Mizzerables

    Recorded back in the summer of 2018, this is one of two episodes "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault". The Mizzerables join us for our last in-studio episode at Million Yen to talk about the evolution of the band's sound, album art, everything you need to know about their new LP, the infamous...

  10. Friskie Morris Sessions 84: AM TAXI

    As the Chicago polar vortex subsided, I ventured to AM Taxi's practice space for our first episode of 2019! In this episode, we dive deep into their latest release 'Shiver by Me' from the songwriting, to the studio, and everything in between. 'Shiver by Me' is available digitally and on CD now…

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  11. Friskie Morris Sessions 83: Fighting For Scraps

    On this episode we are invited to a backyard party hosted by the one and only Fighting for Scraps. We talk to the south suburban four piece about their style of punk, recording their latest album, and the importance of family and community. Their latest release entitled "For the Next Generation"…

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  12. First Rounds On Me Episode 15: Caitlin & Jason of Punk The Burbs Fest

    On this episode, I sit down with Caitlin (Bumsy and the Moochers) and Jason (The Run Around); the founders of Punk the Burbs Fest at this year's location, Bascamp in Lisle, IL. This annual music festival held in the suburbs of Chicago is a great event and one Friskie Morris & Friends is proud to…

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  13. Album Review Roundtable: Nov-Dec 2017 w/ Nick of Butchered & Josh of Ribbonhead

    Album Review Roundtable (Nov-Dec 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nick of Butchered (FMS #31), make sure to catch them at Warped Tour this year, and Josh of Ribbonhead(FMS #49)for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format="Name of...

  14. Friskie Morris Sessions #82: 2 Minute Minor

    After a brief hiatus, Chicago's punk podcast of 5+ years is back with Posi Hardcore juggernauts 2 Minute Minor!! On this episode at Million Yen Studios we find out what it took to get the band's current line up, their new EP "Blood on our Front Stoop" and the social issues it tackles, and ways…

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  15. First Rounds On Me Episode 14: Josh Nutting of MoonRunners Music Festival

    On this episode I sit down with creator and organizer of Chicago's MoonRunner Music Festival Josh Nutting. We talk about how he got into booking shows and running a multi day fest, tips on running your own fest, Micheal Jackson tribute bands, interesting items on bands' riders, and more. The 6th...

  16. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode #81: Blind Adam and the Federal League

    Between Million Yen Studios and Cafe Mustache in Logan Square, we talk with country-tinged punk rock and rollers Blind Adam and the Federal League about old school country and it's parallels to punk rock, adding special instrumentation during the recording process, and a lot more. Their debut…

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  17. First Rounds On Me Episode 13: Collective Failures

    On this episode of First Rounds On Me, we sit down with Erin, Shea, and Jay from the mockumentary web series Collective Failures at Logan Square's Hopewell Brewing Company. We discuss everything that went into the creation of the show and what fans can expect with the preimer of their second...

  18. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 34: Decent Criminal (Santa Rosa/Long Beach, CA)

    Santa Rosa's punk rock and rollers Decent Criminal invited me into their van outside Emporium beercade to talk about the re-birth of the band in 2014, fun tattoos on the road, daiquiri wackers, and more. Their latest album "Bloom" is available now via Dodgeball Records. Track Listing:...

  19. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode #80: October Bird of Death

    Live at Atlas Studios we sit down with punk rock and roller 5 piece October Bird of Death. We talk about the early days of finding the Octobird sound, trusting others with your lyrics and the diversity of meanings behind songs, the casualties of flying microphones on stage, and a ton more. Their...

  20. Album Review Roundtable: Oct '17 w/ Jim & Zack of Oscar Bait & Brad of Turnspit

    Album Review Roundtable (October 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Jim and Zack of Oscar Bait (FMS #62), Brad of Turnspit(FMS #56) and Wiley of October Bird of Death (FMS #80) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format=Name of...

  21. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 79: Coronary

    Hardcore powerhouse Coronary joins us at Atlas Studios to talk about their how their other musical projects helped shape Coronary's sound, live vs track-by-track recording in the studio, and the mysterious liquids that lurk in the corners of their practice spaces. Their latest self titled EP is...

  22. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 33: The DUI's (Milwaukee, WI)

    Crack open a cold one for our latest episode of The-Out-Of-Towners featuring Beer City's own The DUI's. We chat about the band's discography and how it has changed, the relationships made from playing festivals, creating awesome music videos, and more. Their latest release "Nightcap" is available...

  23. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 78: This Obsession

    On our 150th episode of the podcast we are joined by Chicago pop punks This Obsession. We talk about a ton of stuff but focus on their new album, "A Confrontational Effort" and everything that went into it recording-wise, emotionally, and musically. The album is scheduled to be released on March...

  24. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 77: Post Child

    Alt-Rock 4 piece Post Child joins us at Atlas Studios for another amazing episode of our flagship format. We talk artwork and the multimedia aspect of music, the importance of demoing, the band's evolving songwriting process, and much more. Their latest release "Wax Wings" is available now via...

  25. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 32: Pkew Pkew Pkew (Toronto, ON)

    Our first episode of 2018 features the amazing boys of Toronto's Pkew Pkew Pkew. From drinking on roller coasters, to digging deeper into their lyrical content, and talking about touring North America, we have a lot of fun and cover a wide array of stuff. Make sure to check out their latest…

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  26. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 31: The Raging Nathans (Dayton, OH)

    For our first TOOT of year 5 we sit down with Josh Goldman, guitarist and vocalist, of Dayton Ohio's The Raging Nathans. From the bands deep connection to Chicago, being a fan of each other as songwriters, and Josh's view on acoustic acts, we dive into the band as people and as a band. Their new...

  27. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 76: Sleeping Under 47

    Punk Rock Trio Sleeping Under 47 joins us for Friskie Morris Sessions #47 and our first session of year 5! We talk about their melody driven songwriting, the 6 year gap between their past two releases, their recording process throughout their discography, and juggling serious and goofy/party-esk...

  28. Friskie Morris Sessions Year In Review! Year Four: Nov 2016-2017

    A recap of all the guests and bands that came on the podcast during year FOUR!! 15 local Chicagoland bands (Friskie Morris Sessions), 14 touring bands from all over the world (The-Out-Of-Towners), 5 guests (First Rounds On Me), 4 album reviews (Album Review Roundtable), and two music festival...

  29. Album Review Roundtable: July- September 2017 w/ Davey Dynamite & Kyle Janis

    Album Review Roundtable (July-September 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Dave Anians of Davey Dynamite (FMS #39) and Kyle Janis of Soothsayer Hotsauce (FROM #5) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of…

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  30. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 30: PEARS (New Orleans, LA)

    On this episode we sit down with Zach and Erich; half of the hardcore/poppy punk awesomeness that is PEARS. We talk about their songwriting in the analogy of a canvas, their hometown of NOLA and their connection to it, a little bit about Zach's solo material, and so much more. Their new split…

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  31. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 75: Sincere Engineer

    Deanna Belos, aka Sincere Engineer, joins us at Atlas Studios for our final Friskie Morris Session of year 4. We talk about playing with a full band versus preforming solo, the recording process and the feeling you get once an album is 100% done, and the importance of being active in your local...

  32. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 29: Russian Girlfriends (Albuquerque, NM)

    On the last TOOT for year four, we sit down with Albuquerque's Punk Rock N' Roll 5 piece Russian Girlfriends to talk about past projects contributing to the RGF sound, pressing on after a van break in while on tour in the UK, and the writing process for their next release. Track Listing: 1)I…

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  33. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 28: Nobodys (Colorado Spring, CO)

    Before their show at Underground Lounge in Wrigleyville, I met up with Nobodys from Colorado Springs, CO for our 140th episode of the podcast! Over big hunks of meat and margaritas we talk about how their music and them as people/musicians has changed during the bands 20+ years, the heightened...

  34. First Rounds On Me Episode 12: Vito Nusret of MP Shows

    On this episode of First Rounds On Me I am joined by MP Shows member Vito Nusret at The Levee in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. Over ice cold High Life's and the Cubs we talk about Vito's journey in the promotions/booking world, painting green rooms, wrestling, and how people like Vito are the…

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  35. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 74: Blood People

    Blood People brings their blend of heavy punk rock & roll to Atlas Studios for an amazing episode of our flagship format. We chat about their time in the Chicago scene as people and musicians, the difference recording with friends makes, and playing Metallica in parking lots. Their latest self...

  36. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 73: Brickfight

    Chicago based gritty pop punkers Brickfight join us at Atlas Studios for episode 73 of our flagship format. We talk about their crazy journey that landed them in Chicago, the importance of album art, and everything that went into their latest release "To What End" out now via Rad Girlfriend...

  37. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 72: Shitizen

    High energy, in your face, raw, no apologies punk...this is what you get when Shitizen comes to Atlas Studios for a Friskie Morris Session. We sit down with the Pilsen based band to talk about the formation of Shitizen via the ashes of other projects, adapting to their quick growth early on, and...

  38. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 27: El Escapado (Nashville, TN)

    Nashville punk rockers El Escapado join us behind L&L Tavern to talk about the Nashville punk scene, how their writing style is rooted in their different musical backgrounds, the importance of taking time when recording a record, and waiting on Fat Mike to pick up their European tour bar tab.…

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  39. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 71: Boxsledder

    Boxsledder joins us at Atlas Studios for a awesome live session and talks about their musical roots and how they found punk, how their religious practice schedule has benefited the band, and nerding out about nerd stuff. Their new EP 'Future Nostalgia' is now available via Bandcamp. Track Listing...

  40. First Rounds On Me Episode 11: E, Monkey, & Taylor of the FED UP Fest Collective

    E, Monkey, and Taylor are three members of the collective that organizes FED Up Fest; a Chicago based festival spanning three days with an emphasis on queer, trans, gender non-conforming, intersex, and minority people in punk and hardcore scenes. We talk about their individual stories finding…

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  41. Album Review Roundtable: April-June '17 w/ Adam Kreutzer, Nic Campa & Phil Collins

    Album Review Roundtable (April-June 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nic Campa of Otto Mann/Oscar Bait (FMS #66/#62), Adam Kreutzer of The Kreutzer Sonata(FMS #29) and Phil Collins of Change The Rotation (FROM #8) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing…

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  42. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 26: Nothington (San Francisco, CA)

    On this episode I sit down with Nothington co-founder and guitarists/vocalist Chris Matulich (w/ an appearance by Jay for the speed round) in their rental car outside Subterranean to talk about everything surrounding their 5 year break, how playing music makes them whole as people despite the...

  43. The-Out-Of-Towners Episode 25: The Bombpops (Oceanside, CA)

    On this episode I sit down with The Bombpops to talk about the importance of putting yourself out there as a band, how Fat Wreck bands shape them as musicians, and how touring has shaped them as people. Their new album 'Fear Of Missing Out' is now available on Fat Wreck Chords. Track Listing: 1)…

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  44. Friskie Morris Sessions Episode 70: Typesetter

    Our 70th episode of Friskie Morris Sessions (#126 of the podcast) features Chicago indie/punk/rock powerhouse Typesetter. During this interview we discuss their personal musical journeys, the progression of the band's sound & how their current line up breaths new life into older songs, recording...

  45. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

  46. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Isotopes (Vancouver, BC/Louisville, KY)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

  47. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

  48. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Old Wives (Edmonton, AB)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

  49. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

  50. Friskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON)

    To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all...

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Discover new music, learn about the musicians behind them, and hear creative people's stories with the Friskie Morris & Friends Podcast Network. Friskie Morris Sessions: Our flagship podcast invites bands from the Chicagoland region and beyond to share stories about what makes their band unique while we listen to tracks from their latest release. Deep Cuts (Coming January 2021): Everyone has a soundtrack to their life. This podcast explores that idea by delving into the lives of our guests and curating a playlist based on songs tied to significant moments in their lives. Album Review Roundtable (Re-Launching Jan 2021 & only available for certain Patreon Members): This monthly podcast is a roundtable discussion with some colorful characters about the good, the bad, the face melting (in a good way) and the ear destroying (in a bad way) releases of the month.

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