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On In Five

by Anton Reiter, Austin Thomas, Ethan Bonin

On In Five pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest bands across all genres and decades.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 58: Jimi Hendrix Part Nine - I Had to do It, Tappy

    On the grand finale of of our exhaustive series on Jimi Hendrix, we look at the last days of his short life and all the insanity that took place after. We also dive in to see if Jimi's death was more than a sad, unfortunate accident. Jimi Death Breakdown:...

  2. Episode 57: Jimi Hendrix Part Eight - A Lesson In Magnesium

    On part eight of the guitar god Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his life through 1970. We look at how the Band of Gypsies didn't pan out as how Jimi had originally hoped, how his dream studio opened just in time for him to say goodbye to it, and how a seemingly random set of circumstances would...

  3. Episode 56: Jimi Hendrix Part Seven - Eddie Kramer, NTP

    On part seven of our first musician ad infinitum, Jimi Hendrix, we travel with him through the year 1969, where the Jimi Hendrix Experience was disbanded, Jimi tried out his new band at Woodstock, and Mike Jeffery tightened his hold on the young guitar prodigy.

  4. Episode 55: Jimi Hendrix Part Six - Marshall Marshall Marshall

    On this episode of On In Five, we are looking at even more of Jimi as he navigated his way through 1968; losing his long time manager Chas Chandler, finally dealing with his first manager Ed Chalpin, and even hinting at a full breakup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience as the world knew it.

  5. Episode 54: Jimi Hendrix Part Five - Star Rockets in Sight

    On part five of our deep, deep dive into Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his life during the 2nd half of 1967, when the 25 year old would reemerge in the United States and attempt to simultaneously become the biggest rock star on both sides of the pond.

  6. Episode 53: Jimi Hendrix Part Four - Contractually Obdiglated

    On part four of our series on Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at the end of his initial run in the UK. We look at how he managed to take the country by storm, how he dealt with getting on the first less-than-ideal tour, and how he worked every day to make sure his debut album was both incredibly…

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  7. Episode 52: Jimi Hendrix Part Three - I Was an Ovaltiney

    On this episode of On In Five, we take a look at legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix as he found himself travelling across the pond to attempt to make a name for himself in London. He met some of the biggest musicians of all time, and knocked their socks off with his incredible talent and the…

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  8. Episode 51: Jimi Hendrix Part Two - The Original Lil Dicky

    On this episode of On In Five, we cover Jimi Hendrix as he attempted to make a name for himself as a guitarist. We see him make a half hearted attempt to be a military man like his father before him, we see him cut his teeth on the infamous Chitlin' Circuit, and we see just how his unwavering...

  9. Episode 50: Jimi Hendrix Part One - Just a Couple Idiots

    In the first episode of our deep dive into Jimi Hendrix, we take a look at his rough life growing up with a barely present mother and an overworked father, and the music he later graced the world with seemed to be in him from his earliest days. We look what turned James Hendricks into Jimi Hendrix.

  10. Episode 49: Tom Waits Part Four - Cult Classic All Star

    In the conclusion of our series on Jazz-man turned Blues-man turned Experimental-man, Tom Waits, we take a look at his career from the time he moved out of the city to present day. We look at how he felt pushed out of the second label he joined, how he helped to put a variety of studios on the…

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  11. On In Five Bonus: Interview with Mooka Rennick and Jeff Sloan of Prairie Sun Recording Studio

    On this bonus episode of On In Five, Anton talks with Mooka Rennick, the founder of Prairie Sun Recording Studio, and Jeff Sloan, the Studio Manager during the years of Tom Waits. The studio was used by Tom Waits for a few of his albums, including Bone Machine, Mule Variations, and the Orphan...

  12. Episode 48: Tom Waits Part Three - Justin's Sweet Marimba

    In part three of our series on experimental rocker Tom Waits, we take a look at his life through the 80's, after he left his longtime label to try out something completely new, pushing the boundaries on what his music could be, and trying out his talents on the big screen as well on the stage.

  13. Episode 47: Tom Waits Part Two - The Coppola Conundrum

    On this episode of On In Five, we look at Tom Wait's life and career once he was fully in the groove of making music. Though the world and life of hotel living and street ratting he was building for himself turned out ot not be quite as fulfilling as he'd hoped. We're exploring Tom Waits in his...

  14. Episode 46: Tom Waits Part One - A Trunk Full of Hand Grenades

    In this episode of On In Five, we take a look at Tom Waits - an artist known for his unique voice, his calm and cool attitude, and his razor sharp wit. We look at him through his early years and do our best to understand how he became his night loving, diner frequenting, seedy self (and we mean...

  15. Episode 45: Liberace Part Four - Show Fur Scott

    On the conclusion of our series on Liberace "Busterkeys", we look at the end of his life without his parents and with Scott Thorson. We look at the whole scandal that surrounds Liberace's most famous boy toy, how Liberace handled the whole affair, and finally the death of Liberace and the drama...

  16. Episode 44: Liberace Part Three - There's Always a Bigger House

    On part three of Liberace, we take a look at his life after the scandal at the Daily Mirror. We look at how he managed to be the highest paid entertainer of all time, how he managed to to succeed at nearly everything he did, and how he kept his two lives completely separated, creating one of the...

  17. Episode 43: Liberace Part Two - We're Getting Into Some Real Money Now

    In part two of our series on Liberace, we take a look at his life when his career really began to to take off. We see how a move to a new city helped him explode in popularity, we see how the addition of some screen time made him a house hold name, and we discuss how he was forced in court to...

  18. Episode 42: Liberace Part One - The Old World Remedy

    In part one of our series on Liberace, we take a look at how he went from Władziu to Walter to Lee to Liberace, how he made the perfect moves to get him on any and every stage he wanted, and we break down the different story he told in public vs the story he told in private, as he sewed the seeds...

  19. Episode 41: Mutt Lange - An Unspoken Agreement

    In this episode of On In Five, we look at not at a band or artist as we usually do, but rather a producer that helped loads of musicians reach their full potential. We are talking about producer extraordinaire and amateur Kermit the Frog impression artist Mutt Lange. We look at his childhood in...

  20. Episode 40: Shania Twain Part Three - The Twains and the Eight Horsepower Bus

    In the conclusion of our series on the queen of country, Shania Twain, we look at her career from the time she fired her friend Mary Bailey from her management position to current day. We look at how the country music scene attempted to shun her, and how she bested them; how she created her…

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  21. Episode 39: Shania Twain Part Two - A Fit, Handsome, Rich, South African Raised, Zambian Born Producer with Long Curly Blond Hair

    In part two of our series on Shania Twain, we take a look at the beginning of her career as a successful country musician. We look at life after the death of her parents and how she wanted to give up on singing, who saved her and brought her back, and the small steps she took to signing with a...

  22. Episode 38: Shania Twain Part One - Grandma Eileen

    In part one of our series on the best selling female country artist of all time, Shania Twain, we take a look at her life before she was reinventing what it meant to be a woman in country. Her childhood was less than stellar, having to deal with extreme poverty, physical and sexual abuse, and the...

  23. Episode 37: Van Halen Part Three - Busting a McNutt

    In the conclusion of our series on big rockers Van Halen, we take a look at how the band dealt with David Lee Roth quitting the band, their time with the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar and how the relationship took a slow turn for the worst, their short stint with Gary Cherone, and everything else that...

  24. On In Five News: David Lee Roth - Wawazat!!

    On this On In Five News, we take a look at the life of David Lee Roth after his time in Van Halen, before rejoining the group in the late 2000s. We see how a promising start quickly fell apart for the singer, and how no matter what he tried to do, it all failed for him. We look at how the reunion...

  25. Episode 36: Van Halen Part Two - A Condiment Covered Golden Goose

    In part two of our series on Van Halen, we take a look at the band after they finally reached fame. We see how David Lee Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony handled the success they had worked so hard to achieve, and how the fame isn't always the dream people think it is. We see…

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  26. On In Five News: The Guitars of Eddie Van Halen

    In this special edition episode of On In Five News, we take a look at the world of Eddie Van Halen and his many iconic guitars. We look at how his obsessive tinkering created the most iconic guitar of all time, and how he rode that wave into creating a multimillion dollar brand with his name on…

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  27. Episode 35: Van Halen Part One - Berrymore, Dick

    In part one of our series on the So Cal Party Rockers, we break down the pre history of Van Halen. We look at where they came from and how they resisted getting together at all. We see how their grassroots campaign of playing whenever they could made them celebrities long before they were selling...

  28. Special Announcement From On In Five

    Just a quick update - Our episodes will becoming out on Wednesdays instead of Mondays from now on. Be on the lookout for our new series, starting on Wednesday!

  29. Episode 34: Beethoven Part Five - A Pair of Young Oxen

    In the finale of our series on Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at the last few years of his miserable life. We see how he handled his final affairs with family and friends, how Karl was driven to the brink by his uncle, and how death finally caught up with the most important composer in history....

  30. Episode 32: Beethoven Part Three - Beethoven's Daycare Service, LLC

    In part three of our series of composer and musical genius, Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at his life as he continued to develop into a world famous musician. We look at how he coped with his continued hearing loss, how he handled having a real boss, and we find out that Beethoven can't take a...

  31. Episode 31: Beethoven Part Two - Drink Your Legs Full

    In part two of our series of the musical genius Beethoven, we look at how he adjusted to his time in Vienna. Despite several setbacks, including countless denials from women, unwanted company, and a physical ailment that would ruin anyone lesser than him, Beethoven quickly rose up the ranks to...

  32. Episode 30: Ludwig van Beethoven Part One - Daddy Issues in A Minor

    In part one of our series on arguably the most influential musician in history, Ludwig van Beethoven, we look at this young genius's less than ideal upbringing, where he had to deal with the loss of four siblings, an absent mother, and a drunk, abusive father. But a series of lucky connections...

  33. Episode 29: Alanis Morissette Part Three - The Case of the Mysterious Big Boat

    In the conclusion of our series on Alt Rock queen Alanis Morissette, we look at her life post Jagged Little Pill. We look at the surprisingly mellow way she handled her success, how she expanded beyond just music, and how she refuses to quit no matter what, even 25 years after her album that made...

  34. Episode 28: Alanis Morissette Part Two - Chain Smoking, Cold Coffee, and Jagged Little Pills

    In part two of our series on Alanis Morissette, we look at her time after she was essentially dropped from the Canadian world of music, and how she clawed her way back up to not only where she was as Alanis, but far surpassing what she ever expected to become, with the release of her 1995 smash...

  35. Episode 27: Alanis Morissette Part One - Like A Tractorbeam

    In part one of our series on teen pop princess turned Alt Rock Queen, we look at the upbringing of Alanis Morissette and the career she had before the career we all know. We look at how signing a record deal before you can drive may lead to some predatory moves, and how through the moves she made...

  36. Episode 26: The 27 Club - Conspiracies, Lobotomies, and Stones Animosities

    In the last of our one off episodes, we kill the mood by talking about one of the darkest phenomenons in music and the world of artists in general - The 27 Club. We talk about artists like Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, and others. While the deaths were from drugs, alcohol,...

  37. Episode 25: One Hit Wonders - The Ballad of Van Winkle and Lubega

    In this episode, we dive into the world of One Hit Wonders, where artists seemed to have one huge hit, and could never recreate that success again, try as they may. We look at artists like Chumbawamba, Vanilla Ice, Soft Cell, Blind Melon, and many more. Do we figure out why these artists seems to...

  38. Episode 24: Our Own History - I’m Prettier Than a Letter to Ready Thineself

    In this one off episode, we break down our own history and the bands we have been in, with varying degrees of success. We range from pop punk, to nu metal, to straight metal. Come listen to us talk about why we aren't in the ranks of the other bands we cover on this show.

  39. Episode 23: My Chemical Romance Part Four - F*** The Rangers

    In the finale of our series on My Chemical Romance, we take a look at the band after the grueling Black Parade tour, how to attempt at making a “simple” album was anything but, and why they scrapped it for something more up their alley. We also look at what caused the breakup of the band, and how...

  40. Episode 22: My Chemical Romance Part Three - Stream Umbrella Academy on Netflix Today - Not Sponsored

    In part three of our series on My Chemical Romance, we look at how the guys in the band handled fame after their second album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge became a huge success, and how they figured out a way to top it with The Black Parade, even if it meant tearing the band, and themselves...

  41. Episode 21: My Chemical Romance Part Two - A Hangover Worth Dying For

    In part two of our series on My Chemical Romance, we look at how these five guys from New Jersey handled making it into the big leagues with a major label, and how, even under the pressure of keeping the fans they had made, and gaining new fans, dealing with substance abuse, and gaining and…

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  42. Episode 20: My Chemical Romance Part One - A Ferardian Slip

    In part one of our series on post hardcore staples My Chemical Romance, we look at where the members of the band came from, how a national tragedy would help birth the band, and how they would rocket from nothing to famous in a very short time.

  43. Episode 19: John Denver Part Two - The Pre-Hallmark Actor

    We look at John Denver's life from the fall from fame to his untimely death in an airplane accident.

  44. Episode 18: John Denver Part One - The Late Winter Debate

    In Part one of our two part series on John Denver, we look at John's militaristic lifestyle; how that affected his attitude towards war, violence, and structure; and how these beliefs shaped John's musical career. We see John from Birth to peak.

  45. Episode 17: Nine Inch Nails Part Two - James Taylor Swift

    In the conclusion of our series on the Pretty Hate Machine, Nine Inch Nails, we follow Trent's and the band's journey after the success of the Broken, including how they created their most successful album, The Downward Spiral, how they went on to win an Oscar, and how they created on of the most...

  46. Episode 16: Nine Inch Nails Part One - The Good Will Hunting of Industrial

    In part one of our two part series on Trent Reznor and his one man band, Nine Inch Nails, we talk about the upbringing of Trent, how he changed the sound of industrial music, and how he bent the music and video industry to meet his unwavering demands. He's one of the more unlikely successes we've...

  47. On In Five Interviews: Alan Cross

    On this episode, we interview one of the biggest names in music broadcasting: Alan Cross. He has had a radio show/ podcast for almost 30 years, and has interviewed some of the biggest people in music, including Dave Grohl, Ringo Star, Bowie, and many many more. We talk about his history, the…

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  48. Escape In Five: Special Feature With Escape This Podcast

    On this very special episode, we step away from the world of music, and step into a locked green room, as we try and escape in time for our big number on stage. Come listen to us struggle for 90 minutes as we try and get out. Huge thanks to Dani and Bill for coming on the show and running the…

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  49. Episode 15: Robert Johnson - The Myth, The Legend, The Man

    In our episode on famous blues player Robert Johnson, we look at his fast and loose lifestyle, his not so mystical guitar skills, and his untimely death.

  50. Episode 14: 50 Cent Part Two - How To Spend 180 Million Dollars

    In the conclusion of our series on hip hop mogul 50 Cent, we look at how he dealt with being dumped from a major label, how he made and lost 187 million dollars, and how he diversified himself as much as he could.

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On In Five pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest bands across all genres and decades.

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Anton Reiter, Austin Thomas, Ethan Bonin

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