With millions of records sold, the Santa Barbara, California native has come a long way since writing the lyrics for the first Toad the Wet Sprocket album as a 15-year-old.  

In a career that's seen two Platinum albums and multiple hit singles, the band Phillips started fronting in 1986 is still creating. Toad the Wet Sprocket's latest single, "Old Habits Die Hard," is available now.

Host: John Fleming
Producer/Writer:  Ben Province
Audio: Brad Range
Announcer: Any Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around: by A.P.S.

Ep. 11: Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) Interview

The St. Louis-based singer/songwriter talks influences and discusses the challenges of making music during the pandemic. 

Host and Producer: Ben Province
Audio: Brad Range
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 12: Beth Bombara Interview

Host and Producer: Ben Province
Audio: Jay Hollinger
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 13: Kawehi Interview

Host/Producer: Ben Province
Audio: Jay Hollinger
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 14: Matt F Basler (Middle Class Fashion) Interview

Released this year, "The Hypnogogue" is the Church's 26th studio LP and their first-ever concept album.

Steve Kilbey, the Church's vocalist and bassist, reflects on the band's career,  which spans more than four decades. 

Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo: Hugh Stewart

Ep. 15: The Church - Steve Kilbey Interview

Released last year, The Blue Stones' latest LP, "Pretty Monster" features the single "Don't Miss," which has more than 10 million streams across platforms. And this March, they released a remix of the song with help from The Bloody Beetroots.

On this episode Ben interviews frontman Tarek Jafar and drummer Justin Tessier.

Photo: Nick Fancher
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 16: The Blue Stones Interview

Hosted and written by Ben Province
Engineered by Jesse Heirendt and Jay Hollinger
Mixed by Asher Smith

Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo: Shervin Lainez

Ep. 17: Speedy Ortiz - Sadie Dupuis Interview

Hosted by Vashti Altheide and John Fleming
Written and produced by Ben Province 
Interview engineered by Jesse Heirendt
Mixed by Asher Smith
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S. 

Ep. 18: Ruthie Foster Interview

Michelle Branch joins host John Fleming, backstage at Delmar Hall in St. Louis to talk about her new album, "Hopeless Romantic," and working with fiance Patrick Carney. 

Host: John Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 1:  Michelle Branch Interview

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter reflects on nearly three decades in the music industry.  The "Lullaby" singer's latest project, "Soul's Core Revival," is being crowdfunded through PledgeMusic.

Host:  Andy Ruzicka
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  David McClister

Ep. 5: Shawn Mullins Interview

Host and Producer:  Ben Province
Announcer and Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  Stuart Ling

Ep. 9: The Alarm - Mike Peters Interview

The original Oasis drummer helped us celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Definitely Maybe" and shared his thoughts on a potential reunion.

Host:  John Fleming                                           Producer:  Ben Province                                     Audio:  Brad Range                                            Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka                                 Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

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