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The Hardest Podcast to Podcast

Ryan Schaap
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
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    Hypnotize ft. Dwight Abell (The Zolas)

    05/12/2026 | 59 mins.
    He'd like to hypnotize you on the telephone...
    Ryan is joined by Dwight live in his backyard hammock as they discuss this fast and furious deep cut off 2003's Elephant. They discuss the original origin of the song, how they test drove a potential studio with this track, and it's short life as part of the White Stripes' live set.
    Editor's note: I was incorrect, Jack White WAS in The Hentchmen, playing bass on their 1998 album Hentch-Forth.Five.
    Be sure to check out Dwight performing with The Zolas on their upcoming tour, and be sure to listen to Dwi's latest album Holy Moly!
    Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
    Artwork: Catlin Likely
    Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
    Exclusive bonus content is available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
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    Blue Orchid ft. Ben Blackwell (The Dirtbombs)

    05/05/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    Ryan is joined by Ben Blackwell to discuss one of the White Stripes' biggest singles and share his experiences with the band as they wrote and recorded 2005's Get Behind Me Satan.
    Whether it's spilling the literal beans on the band's order at Xochimilco in Southwest Detroit, or how an A-list celebrity could have graced the vinyl cover of Get Behind Me Satan, Ben provides amazing insight into this era of the White Stripes.
    Ben Blackwell is the co-founder of Third Man Records and the official White Stripes archivalist.  Be sure to catch The Dirtbombs playing with Iggy Pop in Oakland California at the Mosswood Meltdown, hosted by JOHN WATERS! 
    Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
    Artwork: Catlin Likely
    Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
    Exclusive bonus content is available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
    Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod
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    Truth Doesn't Make a Noise ft. Gigi Marie

    04/28/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    Truth Doesn't Make a Noise needs to make MORE noise. An outstanding track that doesn't get nearly enough love!
    Gigi and Ryan discuss this album cut from 2000's De Stijl, comparing the Dutch art movement to the album it was named after. They explore the emotion behind the track, analyze the lyrics, and examine its influence on Jack White's later career.
    Listen to Gigi Marie's new single Used To Love and be sure to check her out live.
    Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
    Artwork: Catlin Likely
    Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
    Exclusive bonus content is available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
    Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod
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    Lovesick (Live at the Forum) ft. Kaylie Russell

    04/21/2026 | 54 mins.
    Jack and Meg pay their respects to Dylan with this deep cut b-side and live show staple. 
    Ryan and Kaylie discuss this Dylan cover, it's storied live history, and how the band covering a Dylan song from '98 even impressed Nardwuar!
    Kaylie Russell is a musician and graphic designer based on the south coast of British Columbia.
    Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
    Artwork: Catlin Likely
    Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
    Exclusive bonus content is available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
    Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod
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    You're Pretty Good Looking (For A Girl) ft. Adam Vennendaal (Girlfriends and Boyfriends)

    04/14/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    We'll you're pretty good sounding, for a song.
    Ryan and Adam sit down to discuss the first track off of De Stijl. They dive into the catchy hooks and the approach Jack White took to wrting the melody. They discuss the lyrics through 2025 eyes and ears, and wonder what the real story is behind that trendy American remix...
    Adam Vennendaal performs in the great band Girlfriends and Boyfriends based in Toronto, Ontario.
    Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap
    Artwork: Catlin Likely
    Assistant Editorial Producer: Amanda Schultz
    Exclusive bonus content is available to our monthly backers at Patreon.com/hardestpodtopod
    Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hardestpodtopod
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/hardestpodtopod
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About The Hardest Podcast to Podcast
The Hardest Podcast to Podcast celebrates The White Stripes discussing one song at a time. The show is simple: one White Stripes song a week, at random. Ryan Schaap sits down with a guest host to cover one song and discuss its legacy and its role in the band's catalogue. Working hard to celebrate everyone's favourite duo, Jack White and Meg White. Hosted and produced by Ryan Schaap Artwork by Caitlin Likely
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