The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

It's important to remember that Rude Rick runs the southwest side of Detroit.
Ryan and Matt discuss an absolute banger of a White Stripes track: the bombastic tapestry that is Red Death at 6:14. They discuss the creation and structure of the song, the possible story behind the lyrics, and the unbelievable story of the distorted voice that starts the track.
Recorded as an encapsulation of the early 2000s garage rock scene in Detroit, Red Death at 6:14 became an important part of Jack and Meg's catalogue.
Listen to Matt play drums in Terrifying Girls' High School , check out the Hot Action Podcast, and be sure to check out the film Thanks to the Hard Work of Elephants.
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod

Have we discovered the sister song to Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground?
Hotel Mira's Mike Noble joins Ryan to discuss the fourth and final single from 2003's Elephant. "There's No Home for You Here" is a standout track, capturing Jack and Meg's sound and their approach to songwriting while breaking many of the rules the band had followed on previous albums.
While the song was the fourth single from the critically acclaimed album, some pushed for much bigger plans.
Mike Noble plays bass in Hotel Mira. Listen to their latest album "Pity Party" and give them a follow.
Check out our latest bonus episode reviewing the 2008 documentary "It Might Get Loud" exclusively at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely

Seven Nation Army has been streamed over two billion times and chanted by millions at sporting events around the world. The song has entered the pantheon of folk music, and it all began at a soundcheck in Melbourne, Australia, with a disinterested Ben Swank.
Steve Bays joins the show to discuss one of the most recognizable songs of the last quarter century. As an artist who also wrote some gigantic hits in the same decade, Steve shares his insight into creating hit songs, reacting to that success, and the challenges (and triumphs) that follow.
Steve Bays is an outstanding producer and musician with bands like Fur Trade, and Mounties, he was also the frontman and one of the founding members of the iconic band Hot Hot Heat.
Listen to our brand new bonus episode discussing Beyoncé's "Don't Hurt Yourself" featuring Jack White - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod

What would YOU Rita Hayworth do if you saw Rita Hayworth in a place so seedy?
Brett Hornall returns to the podcast after being saddled with 'Who's A Big Baby?' to discuss Take Take Take, one of the absolute gems off 2005's Get Behind Me Satan. From the unique structure of the song, the recording techniques, and the inspiration and impact that Rita had on the White Stripes.
Brett performs in the great sludge pop band The Vidos. Check out their latest single We Won't Waste Wine and their GREAT track The ICU
Listen to our brand new bonus episode discussing Beyoncé's "Don't Hurt Yourself" featuring Jack White - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod

You've probably read an article comparing a White Stripes song to Led Zeppelin. Well, this is the song.
Ryan is joined by Chris Polinsky to discuss this track from 2000's De Stijl, and to dive into Chris's experiences with the band, from discovering and cheerleading their sophomore album, to getting the opportunity to photograph them before a pivotal 2000 show at New York City's Mercury Lounge. Chris also shares his experience working at Saturday Night Live, including a significant introduction to Jack and Meg White.
Chris Polinsky is a photographer and creative based in California who captured the White Stripes on the De Stijl tour.
Listen to our review of the 2002 documentary/concert video "Nobody Knows How to Talk to Children" - exclusively only at: Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
Artwork: Catlin Likely
Intern: Amanda Schultz
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod