The Trap Set with Joe Wong Podcast
1) 310: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, Raw Impressions)
Over the past 40 years, Lou Barlow's body of work--with bands like Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and as a solo artist--has immensely impacted Joe's life. Lou tells Joe about growing up in the chaotic 1970s; ...Show More
310: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, Raw Impressions)
1:26:18 | Jul 17th, 2024
2) BNS: Dave Elitch 2: Self Awareness Boogaloo
Dave Elitch returns for a bonus episode to discuss his new course, Staying Out of Your Own Way. At its best, learning to play an instrument can be the catalyst for self exploration. Joe and Dave share...Show More
3) RIP: Steve Albini (Roland)
Steve Albini died yesterday, May 7, at the age of 61. Here's Joe's conversation with Steve from 2017. Originally intended to be a gag episode featuring Roland (the drum machine used in Steve's band, B...Show More
4) 309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers)
King Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from deme...Show More
5) 308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.)
Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach ne...Show More
6) 307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.)
For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album,...Show More
7) 306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill)
The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception...Show More
8) 305: Marnie Stern
The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and ...Show More
9) RIP: Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Green, drummer for Modest Mouse, passed away 12/31/2022 of cancer. This is a re-post of our conversation from 2017. We at The Trap Set are sending love to Jeremiah's family, bandmates, and ma...Show More
10) 304: Patricia Brennan
Patricia Brennan is an improvisatory mallet percussionist who as been hailed as one of the instrument's new leaders. As a sidewoman, she's worked with artists such as Mary Halvorson, Matt Mitchell, an...Show More