In this episode the hosts take a deep dive into the music of their favorite band, The War on Drugs, and discuss their newly released live album, Live Drugs Again.

https://www.thewarondrugs.net/music/live-drugs-again

https://www.thewarondrugs.net/tour

The hosts explain how Live Drugs Again is a unique collection of live tracks recorded at various venues even different versions of a single song stitched together over several years, rather than from a single concert. This inspired Aaron to create a personal challenge to Cassie: curate her own setlist using live performances found across platforms like YouTube and the Internet Archive.

Emphasizing the emotional depth of The War on Drugs' music, one host talk about their experience listening to the album, recounting how they were moved to tears just minutes into the track "Harmonia's Dream." The hosts also share their love for candid, behind-the-scenes band photos and live shots, which often accompany the band's releases, adding a nostalgic and personal touch to the experience.

Towards the end, they discuss the difficulty of choosing specific live version of songs for a setlist, given the band's extensive catalog of performances.

The hosts' love for the music is palpable throughout the episode, from the vivid descriptions of unboxing the album to the heartfelt reactions to each track.

Listen along!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDagWLWoz13Xf4OXbJNmslRctsJilBIuZ&si=2bh347K9PaIa8IAI

In this podcast episode, the hosts and their guest, Ana Ruge-Rodela , reflect on their experience attending an Incubus concert during the band's Morning View tour. The conversation is a blend of nostalgia, excitement, and reminiscence of their long friendship, which began in college, sparked by their mutual love for Incubus. They discuss the pre-concert anticipation, sharing a fun story of hearing Incubus’ song "Drive" at a restaurant, which felt like a sign of the magical weekend to come.

The hosts then dive into the actual concert experience, with both surprised by the presence of a younger crowd, which gave them a sense of validation about Incubus’ lasting appeal. The guest, Ana, reminisces about how she and Cassie bonded over the band in college and how this reunion concert brought back those memories. Despite some initial doubts about how Incubus' stage presence might have aged, the group was delighted to find that the band's performance still felt as captivating and energetic as it had in the past, with frontman Brandon Boyd maintaining his iconic, fluid movements and charismatic stage persona.

The group expresses how the concert exceeded their expectations, with Cassie noting how the lights and atmosphere felt psychedelic and engaging. Anna’s enthusiasm, especially seeing Boyd's performance, brought added joy and excitement for everyone, enhancing the overall experience. The episode closes with reflections on how the concert felt like a personal reunion as much as it was a celebration of Incubus' music.

Join in the concert fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBzKiBt_E5s&list=PL9q_LUeR_nQL9P-hUyc4rUiQ9eBCfnxhs

Incubus on Tour
https://www.incubushq.com/

In this milestone fourth episode of The Anxious Rambler, we break free from our previous feed and officially launch our own! This unscripted, spontaneous conversation dives deep into personal experiences with the band Incubus, revisiting the late '90s and early 2000s when their music captivated our host's life. From high school memories to discovering Brandon Boyd as "White Jesus" on Reservation Dogs, this episode meanders through musical nostalgia, reflecting on how Incubus' evolving sound and image became a defining part of the host's teenage years. Tune in for a relaxed, genuine chat about music, memories, and the joy of reaching Episode 4!