Wonderful insight into the making of and period of Stay Positive. Great interviews by the band. May want to skip the review episode however, it doesn't really add substance. Beyond that, I think the take of 'Slapped Actress's is a bit short sighted, and misses the overall metaphor of the song. To think that Craig Finn wrote it in anyway that condones violence to women really fails to disect the actual meaning of the song.

Many years ago, early on a spring morning, I listened to Separation Sunday, and it brought me to tears. I knew then that this would be my favorite band of my life. Since then, I have seen these guys perform live more times than I can even recall, in a multitude of venues, mostly in Chicago. Without exaggeration, these guys, their words, their work, their performances- they saved my life by teaching me that indeed, “we are our only saviors.” Always Dream of a Unified Scene -AND- Stay Positive ♾➕

Required listening for every fan of The Hold Steady. I love when a band is willing to share their behind the scenes stories, even when the stories aren’t always positive.

You're searching the Hold Steady in 'podcasts', so you obviously have an interest, so just download it. It's awesome.

This band has done so much for me!! It’s been there in the good times and the bad!! I wish I could explain it!! All I can say is thank you!! I can’t get enough of THS!

God this is awesome