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Oops, I forgot one. Pointing out painful grammatical errors in online forum topic titles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Craft beer, cycling, reading, movies, music, crappy guitar playing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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His speech to Congress? Appointing Gorsuch. Possibly some good BMs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The true king of rock and roll. I remember when Hail Hail Rock and Roll came out, the documentary of his 60th birthday concert organized by Keith Richards, came out. Sixty seemed so old. Now many classic rockers are in their 70s and he made it to 90!

Just read the review on AMG, so I can report it's the newest Spoon LP out today. Haven't listened yet, but they gave it a good review.

Franklin's Tower was mentioned in the post that started this discussion. It's the repetitiveness of it that I like. It has kind of a Sweet Jane vibe. In fact, I've kind of fantasized about the Dead doing Sweet Jane and/or VU doing Franklin's Tower.

Bell's is typically $9.99 or $10.99/six here in Des Moines. Ballast Point, on the other hand, $14.99-$16.99. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For a solid straightforward stout, it's hard to beat Bell's Kalamazoo. Though I'm guessing NOJ already knows that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The wife (not a big Wilco fan) had never heard Via Chicago live. She was a bit perplexed.

Today the state of Iowa passed a bill officially changing its name to "The dumpster fire known as Wisconsin." They fucked public employees hard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He really is a top-notch interviewer. For a guy who's a self-admitted (recovering) asshole, he sure is a great listener and empathizer. I started listening to him a couple of years ago when there were guests I was interested in. Now I listen to every episode.

Pretty good interview. I've never seen him as a likable guy, though I love many of his albums. Maron tends to bring out the best in everyone on his podcast and this was no exception.

Ryan Adams was on Marc Maron's WTF today. The last 10 minutes or so is all about the Dead. Fans would probably appreciate it.

Chicago-area people should be on the lookout for Pseudo Sue and other offerings from Decorah, Iowa's Toppling Goliath.

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The Iowa legislature is set to strip public employees of most collective bargaining rights following the course set by Governor Scott Walker and the state of Wisconsin a few years back. Fuck 'em.

I feel like I've brought this up here before. I was the recipient (victim?) of an Iggy Pop stage dive at the Metro in July, 1988. Lost a topsider. Who wears topsiders to Iggy shows? Me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I don't think they've figured out polling in the cell phone era, either. Fewer polls, more reporters. Of course, that's more expensive and the media is bleeding money. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This is hyperbole, but we should be skeptical of a very insular media that has done a very shitty job understanding, reporting, and taking seriously the power of the large number of people who saw Trump as a feasible president. The should be held accountable and a healthy dose of skepticism is always a good thing.

Good for you, Stewie! I know it isn't fun. My father in law's best friend (extended family to my wife, for sure) messaged me some right wing propaganda bullshit video about Hillary. I politely reminded him that I was a moderate Republican until a few months ago and that I would be happy to discuss issues, but will not view a video intended only as a troll and shared without any critical thinking or commenting on his part. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you think of another example where a guy is kicked out of a band but remains supportive and friendly with that band? I can't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk