E5 Primus Time(us): Tales from the Punchbowl and Good Live Gimmicks

In this episode, the guys write a love letter to Primus on the
25th anniversary of Tales from the Punchbowl, a foundational
piece of The Itch's history. Topics include:


How to mine a live album debut for a decade

When funk metal makes you reconsider your career path

How to use Metallica and Deftones to put children to bed

The omnipresence of Taco Bell

Concerts that involve candy bars and jumping elephants

Why you should take a chance on random CDs from flea markets,
libraries, and college radio station bins

A tribute to Extreme Radio, the station that inspired The
Itch



Plus, Aaron quotes two stand-up comics and recites poetry!


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