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Lonesome Crowded Cast
by DJMIDDLEWAY
A Modest Mouse fan community podcast, made for the fans by the fan(s, sometimes lonesome, sometimes crowded). Host Harley J aka DJMIDDLEWAY shares concert experiences, music reviews, fan confessionals, interviews, and more related to Issaquah's finest indie band, Modest Mouse, as well as the bands & fans that support them.
Episodes
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Illustrator OranceJuice's Eyes, Critters, and More!
Today's Episode's Guest is artist extraordinaire, OranceJuice! Check out Rowan's art here!: https://www.instagram.com/orancejuice_art/The Lonesome Crowded Time Capsule opens to a conversation I had with Rowan about their Modest Mouse and Critter inspired art! We called before the release of An...
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[An Eraser and a Maze] Review
THE MAZEIS A WORLD OFDREAMSTHAT ANEYE-RASERSCRUBS AWAYWelcome to the Lonesome Crowded Cast! Your host, DJMIDDLEWAY (Harley J) reviewing the latest Modest Mouse album, An Eraser and A Maze while navigating a forest maze. Weirder Birds (DELTARUNE Chapter 5 Soundtrack) by Toby FoxA Better Thing by...
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~Life's A Dream~ Music Video Interview w/ Mychal & Zach Storer ~ Lonesome Crowded Cast #ModestMouse
Today's guests on the Lonesome Crowded Cast are some of the creatives behind the latest music video for Modest Mouse, Life's A Dream; Introducing to the Podcast, Mychal Storer & Zach Storer! These partners in crime, capybaras, life, love, and cinematography, have brought to screen the visions of...
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN Community Album Review for An Eraser and A Maze
Quick update episode to let you know that we're accepting submissions for the community review for An Eraser and A Maze! Plus a little bit other stuff. Submit your reviews via audio or writing to [email protected] Art by Murphy Phelan
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Interview with Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo's William Slater
Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo singer and multi-instrumentalist talent, William Slater, has appeared before us for an Interview before beginning the band's tour up and down the east coast with Modest Mouse. With a long history in music and collaborating with Isaac Brock, Billy talks about his...
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Interview with Simon White, co-Band Manager for Modest Mouse
We're humbled to have on one of the excellent business talents behind our favorite band Modest Mouse, Simon White! He shares some insight of his time with the band and how things have changed and how things are going. Thank you so much again, Simon! Mattress & his new book:...
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Interview with illustrator Murphy Phelan - Artist of "An Eraser and A Maze" Album, Ice Cream Party, and more...
Murphy Phelan is a PNW illustrator and fellow long time Modest Mouse fan who has collaborated with Isaac Brock on projects such as his bar "Poison's Rainbow:, Modest Mouse's fan page "Ice Cream Party", and most recently, the album cover to the 8th Modest Mouse LP, An Eraser and A Maze. We…
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Fans React to Picking Dragons' Pockets
Modest Mouse released Picking Dragons' Pockets off their new album An Eraser and A Maze (out June 5th 2026), and we have some fans come on the pod and give their first impressions of the song! Aidan & Harley also attempt to interpret some lyrics before actually reading the lyrics. Visualizer art…
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Look How Far From A Long Drive - New Single & Old Album review
Look How Far We Haven't Come from the new single's release without making a new episode! Aidan & I review Look How Far before getting into Aidan's thoughts on This Is A Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About. If you'd like to come on the show and give your hot takes about the album,...
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Surfin' Your Cruise - Things Boat People Remember from Ice Cream Floats Fan Interviews
Good News for People Who Love Cruise Talks, DJMIDDLEWAY interviews 5 cruise goers and talks about their stories aboard the ICE CREAM FLOATS Modest Mouse cruise experience. LINKS BELOW: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUSJqbODueL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_bV5YkpII/?img_index=3 &...
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Lonesome Crowded Couch - Surfin' Your Couch in the Eye of the Typhoon review with DJBABIE
Aidan & I review Surfin' Your Couch (special thanks to Sean B.) , which is now available via ICE CREAM PARTY for $25 on a 7" floppy vinyl. We also talk a bit about Modest Mollusk, Chainsaw Man, and more. LINKS BELOW: https://www.instagram.com/19miles_per_hour/ +...
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The Tim, the Rutili, and the Ugly Casanova - Tim Rutili Interview
We're humbled to have on a true wizard of sound on the podcast, the magical Tim Rutili of Califone and the newly reunited Ugly Casanova has come on Lonesome Crowded Cast for an Interview! He took some time out of his busy schedule before the big boat ride to chat about his history with Modest…
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Simon's Bizarre Podventure - Interview with Simon O'Connor
Simon O'Connor has bizarrely adventured with Modest Mouse since 2021, playing guitar and more on songs new and old. Simon's brought some fascinating tales of being with the band; from being part of the dream team that's conceived and brought music off the new album live to you in concert, to...
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Fan Community Spotlight & Pod Announcements (Re-Up!)
Howdy! This is a re-upload, I didn't see the copyright bots take it down until it was too late! Apparently they really like Whenever You Breathe Out, I Breathe In (Positive Negative). Apologies for any odd work arounds in the meantime. This episode was done before the already completed and ready…
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The Moon & Austin-artica; Ben Massarella, Keith Karman, and Fan Interviews
A once in a life time chance to see one of the most beautiful albums performed live during Mid-Autumn in Austin, Texas. Modest Mouse performed The Moon & Antarctica live! Before the show, I gave out tarot cards and interviewed fellow fans. Thank you so much to all the fans who interviewed with…
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Sad Sappy-tonio; Modest Mouse & Friko in San Antonio, Texas
A month later, we reminisce through our recordings of co-host Liz's first ever Modest Mouse show. We got to talk to the band and the crew for my 5th show this year, and also did a brief interview with Friko, who opened for Modest Mouse! Thank you so much to the fan community for coming on the pod...
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Road to HypeTown - Modest Mouse in Houston, TX with Aidan & Friends
Before we saw Modest Mouse in Houston, we chatted in the car about Aidan's to be first time seeing Modest Mouse, then met lots of new friends as we passed out our Modest Mouse zine! Check out the Zine here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQlerJZP5Hg-EcMjb12RnTNVRq5THtJn/view
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Keith Karman Interview in San Antonio, Texas (21st/Aug/2025)
A very special thanks to Keith Karman (Standup Bass, Keys, Bass, and more) for taking time out of his night after the San Antonio show in August for a brief interview. https://www.instagram.com/keithmkarman/?hl=en (For all things Keith Karman)...
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The Lonesome Crowded Sunlandic Twins; Of Montreal album review
Crowded co-hosts Aidan & DJMIDDLEWAY explore the phenomenal 2005 album, The Sunlandic Twins by Of Montreal, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a newly pressed vinyl and album tour! This is the follow up to the concert review, where of Montreal superfan and expert Aidan made their first...
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From A Different Oklahoma City to A Different Salt Lake City, On Lightspeed
Co-lonesome host Harley J finishes their 3 day field assignment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, before handing off the mic over the mountains and to VIP Guest Sara from Salt Lake City. From city to city, Modest Mouse has truly brought something special to every show, and all the fans that have been…
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Lizsome Crowded Cast; You're the Good Podcasters (Liz Intro Episode)
Liz's first full episode on the Podcast! We discussed Liz as a Modest Mouse fan and our future plans for the podcast... back in June, lol, yes, this is a long overdue arrival from the initial recording, but much needed intro because... Liz will be the Co-Host for the SAN ANTONIO TX MODEST MOUSE...
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KcNUMBING of the SENSORY; Modest Mouse Kansas City MO 2025 KC Grinders Review
Chapter 2 of my 3 part story recounting the Modest Mouse 2025 Summer Headliner tour. If you'd like to contact the podcast to interview about why you love Modest Mouse, share your concert experiences, and more, please send me an email at [email protected]
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Modest Mouse, West Des Moines Iowa, 23 June, 2025, Lonesome Crowded Tour-Venture
One Month Ago, 875 miles away from home... LONESOME CROWDED TOUR-VENTURE This episode will be not just my review of the VIP experience, and concert that took place at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa, but some chats with YOU! The Modest Mouse fans who attended the show. Very Very...
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Of Montreal, The Sunlandic Twins 20th Anniversary post-Concert Review (& Production Hell Yapping)
Of Montreal w/ Pelvis Wrestley & CorMae ATX JUNE 16th 2025 My friend Holland gave me their spare ticket to Of Montreal so of course I had to review the band that's accompanying Modest Mouse for the upcoming Ice Cream Floats cruise-- WRONG. If you hear me say anything about the cruise in relation…
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Road Trip Announcement & Modal Mouse Concert Confessional (St. Augustine, FL)
Lonesome Crowded Cast is coming to Des Moines, IA, Kansas City MO, and OKC, OKay!! Meet me at the show and come be on the podcast! Still deciding if you want to go to a Modest Mouse show this tour? Modal Mouse gives his review to give you more reasons to come!...
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2025 Fan's Guide to Modest Mouse
Welcome to the party for those who like to ice cream party! This here is your audio fan guide to all things Modest Mouse in 2025. Whether you’re a new fan needing resources and tips to enjoying Modest Mouse online or in person, or wanting to show your friends something that they can use to get in...
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Momma Mouse; an interview with Momma, Concert Review, and Concert Announcements
Thanks to Momma for the very brief but very fun interview for the pod, and to 101x for inviting me to Momma's X Session. This episode was written and recorded May 6th, two days after their concert, and the day MODEST MOUSE was announced for Austin City Limits! I chat about their last show ACL…
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Modal Mouse Interview
This episode features a Special Guest! Pianist Extraordinaire Modal Mouse has come on the pod for an interview about his piano playing which has amassed a considerable following on YouTube. Together we discuss our favourite things about Modest Mouse, piano covers of modest Mouse and other bands...
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Tropical Fun Spider Trip: TFS, Daydream 2023, and Good News For People Who Love Old News
DJMIDDLEWAY does discusses Aussie band Tropical F*ck Storm, going over an old announcement of the upcoming Ice Cream Floats Modest Mouse cruise, their concert experience at Daydream 2023, and acid spiders!? Get excited! This episode features a fan confessional from writer Shane Houston. Our email...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Modest Mouse fan community podcast, made for the fans by the fan(s, sometimes lonesome, sometimes crowded). Host Harley J aka DJMIDDLEWAY shares concert experiences, music reviews, fan confessionals, interviews, and more related to Issaquah's finest indie band, Modest Mouse, as well as the bands & fans that support them.
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A Modest Mouse fan community podcast, made for the fans by the fan(s, sometimes lonesome, sometimes crowded). Host Harley J aka DJMIDDLEWAY shares concert experiences, music reviews, fan confessionals, interviews, and more related to Issaquah's finest indie band, Modest Mouse, as well as the bands...
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