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Hey, I’m Elija Kirby. After spending years playing in garage bands and podcasting, I decided to start a new show where I talk with people about their first car. A podcast all about the vehicle that started it all: the first ride that got us on the road and set the course for the adventures that followed. Each episode, I sit down with friends, fellow musicians, and guests from all walks of life to talk about their first car. From a beat-up hand-me-down to a shiny new dream car, I want to hear ...
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Musician Andrew Larivee hits the road in his 2006 Subaru Impreza to cross the country. Born cursed but blessed with serious musical chops, Andrew opens up about his life, his love for the trombone and the local music scene. Things go from hot and steamy to a run-in with Johnny Law as we talk sackbuts (not sack butts), scabs, and deep dive into Andr…
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In this episode we ride shotgun with Stacy Sturm, the creative force behind URL Radio. She kicks things off with hilarious tales of her very first cars from a Mercury Lynx barely held together with bubble gum and shoelaces, to a 91 Toyota Tercel that tore up the desert with its killer sound system. Spoiler alert: she’s managed to wreck every car sh…
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Singer songwriter Ben Suchy looks back on his early days with deep rooted reverence. From shredding skateboards and snowboards to cruising in his ’93 Dodge Shadow and obsessing over vintage Volkswagen buses, Ben isn't a car guy per se but is quite the YouTube mechanic guy. Ben shares stories of buying and selling vehicles, getting into skirmishes, …
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Musician Kelly McCormack of The Pink Slips opens up about how her journey into music began with a brutal rejection from a choir director that only fueled her passion. We take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the good old days of playing punk bands. Kelly gets real about facing adversity when a tumor left her on crutches at a young age, a…
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Singer-songwriter Jennifer Lyn began her rebellious days behind the wheel of an 87 T-top Camaro equipped with a deer siren that was more often used to spook friends than wildlife. Building her career from the ground up, Jen started in coffee shops, learning every nuance from guitar solos to mixing, mastering, and the often overlooked business funda…
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Here's a laid back and hilarious chat with musician Matt Foster, the creative force behind Penumbra, GreenBoots, Lords of Sorcery, and Inaudible Monster. Matt's 1985 Pontiac 6000 LE, complete with a disco-inspired ceiling lined with CDs, takes us on a nostalgic ride to the old days of the local concert scene. We dive into stories of road trips, cam…
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Meet Dakotah Faye, the legit nice guy and rapper whose demo disc got hopelessly jammed in his 2004 Ford Explorer for years until its final demise. Now two years sober and more driven than ever, Dakotah is a powerhouse constantly grinding out music, booking shows, and hitting the road on tour. From being dismissed as a hip-hop artist in North Dakota…
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Computer wiz Ryan Schweitzer’s journey on four wheels began with a humble 1989 Chevy Cavalier, but it was his second car, an 83 red Cavalier station wagon, that truly left its mark. With his Ham radio call sign NØSXY emblazoned on the license plate, Ryan sparks a bit of confusion and curiosity among fellow drivers who can't help but wonder what the…
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Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Richard Torrance takes us on a thrilling ride through his incredible 60+ years in the music industry. In 1965, Richard cruised into the scene in his parents' sleek 55 Black Cadillac, hitting up drive-in theaters and Big Boy burger joints before leveling up to a Porsche. From his early days of rocking out in The Tra…
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Kameran Ali of The Funky Arabs takes us back to the early days of forming bands with friends. Kam takes an epic road trip to Denver for Lollapalooza 96 and we end up just BSing about our shared love for concerts despite the skyrocketing ticket prices. Stories of unexpected run ins with musicians, grabbing KFC with Vanilla Ice, and launching 40s at …
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Ben Weisinger takes us back to when he got his license at 14 and drove off in his grandmother’s 84 Honda Accord, complete with a rusted out floorboard where you could see the road beneath him. A snake decides to hitch a ride ending up in his underwear while he's barreling down the highway. We also dive into the golden days of our roommate shenaniga…
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Join Tom Hill as he shares the brief but unforgettable story of his 1984 Honda Civic. This 5-speed hatchback was totaled in a head on collision just three months after he got it leaving him with a broken neck. We dive into working as food delivery drivers and the risks of joy riding motorcycles. Along the way we veer off into nostalgic memories of …
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Meet Tayler Billings. Former bassist of The Vexed and the current lead guitarist and vocalist for Wasting Tape. When Tayler's parents gift him a 1989 Buick Riviera to share with his sister, he does what any older brother would do and claims it for himself. With a trash filled interior and a hood featuring custom painted boobs, he is geared up to ta…
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Nolyn Falcon’s 1990 Ford Escort GT endures a few wild trips to California. Decked out with a Shoop decal, a trusty tape deck, and the funk of a cooler gone rancid after a brutal summer explosion, this car has seen it all. Nolyn ushers us through the experience of recording his debut album on a 4-track, powering through sleep-deprived nights in a sn…
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After countless performances and extensive tours across the nation, musician Danny Savage of Mooncats takes us through his journey from the gritty days of breaking down in his beat-up '90s Chevy Suburban to cruising cross country in his trusty 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. A master of rock, grunge, and bluegrass, Danny has not only captured hearts with …
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Jon Quijano recalls his 1989 Chevy Cavalier wagon as having no floor heat, windows that won’t stay up, and a cassette player that devours tapes. He shares that his passion for drumming began after hearing a Jimi Hendrix song in a car commercial during a Channel 1 news broadcast. During a road trip, a wrong turn left Jon and his brother lost in Nebr…
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In this episode, my buddy Kyle Haman reflects on the ultimate taste of freedom - hitting the open road and cruising through neighboring small towns. With a trunk full of beer, the music cranked up, and nothing but blue skies ahead, Kyle takes us along for the ride. It’s country cruising at its finest, with stories of spontaneous adventures, wild ni…
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In this episode, my friend Pedro Pizarro dives into the wild, reckless days of his first car. From spray-painting a cop car (yep, you read that right) to almost getting shot at, Pedro’s Tallahassee adventures were filled with mischief, close calls, and unforgettable moments. Time well spent making mixtapes, making windshield washer squirt guns and …
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In this no-holds-barred episode, my friend and fellow podcaster Cole Weisz pulls up to share his unfiltered wisdom and stories from the driver's seat of a 78 Plymouth Volare station wagon. From no second dates to not even glancing while reversing, Cole’s experiences in this classic ride are as legendary as his “no F’s given” approach to life.…
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Musician Richard Loewen somehow small town's his way to getting a license. Another Topaz make it's presence heard all around town till he upgrades to a 98 Chevy Blazer. Shenanigan's ensue.By saveourscene
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In this nostalgic trip down memory lane, my friend and former bassist Tony takes us back to the early days of his grunge youth and it all begins with a 1963 Ford pickup truck. From getting lost on winding gravel roads to late-night CB radio hide-and-seek games, and of course, cruising for chicken nuggets, Tony's wild adventures in the pre-band days…
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14 states in 14 days. Musician Roger Nordquist flips a coin to find what he's looking for on a solo road trip in this 2001 odyssey over Sept 11th. From an inherited 78 Thunderbird to a 91 Mercury Cougar, it’s a journey that’s about more than just the destinations. It’s about what drives us, both on the road and in life.…
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Buckle up, because this week we’re taking a ride down memory lane with Nathan Engel - the graphic designer behind the logo and birther to the podcast idea. But today, he’s not talking design; he’s revving the engine on his legendary 1978 Chevy Impala, the vehicle that wasn’t just a car, but a vessel of teenage mayhem. Questionable decisions and she…
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My friend Mandie Haman drops by to recount her adventures in her 1987 Mercury Topaz. Fender benders, frogs, mixtapes, and the stink of cloves. Get in the trunk losers! We're going down memory lane. Cheers! Pairs well with a mixtape of Heart and Fleetwood MacBy saveourscene
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In today's episode, guitarist and my friend, Adam Abrahamson takes a trip down memory lane as he reminisces about his 1978 Dodge Colt - affectionately known as The Turdmobile. From pushing it when it wouldn't reverse to the loss of his lil homies, Adam's legendary tales remind me of the days car bras and bug splatters existed. Pairs well with a mix…
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Hey, I’m Elija Kirby. After spending years playing in garage bands and podcasting, I decided to start a new show where I talk with people about their first car. A podcast all about the vehicle that started it all: the first ride that got us on the road and set the course for the adventures that followed. Each episode, I sit down with friends, fello…
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