Touchdowns All Day with Jon Barber & Max Dawson

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Touchdowns All Day with Jon Barber & Max Dawson

On this podcast, Jon Barber uses his unique style of musical commentary to share in-depth analysis on a wide variety of artists. Subscribe to listen as @BarberShreds goes deep and explores the music scene, with a focus on touring artists like The Disco Biscuits. Here at TDAD, we host and feature inspiring guests as they banter with Jon and discuss music, technology, and anything that shreds. #TouchdownsAllDay  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. E079 - FT2K24

    6 DAYS AGO

    E079 - FT2K24

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E079 - FT2K24 - Fall Tour 2024 is underway, and once again the Biscuits are on fire. Barber joins Max on a rare day off to reflect back on the tour's first nine shows, including their Halloween movie set, the Hurricane Helene Benefit in Atlanta, and the two-night stand at Brooklyn Steel. Plus, Barber previews the band's upcoming studio recording session, and gives a few hints about which songs are slated to receive the full Rolling Stones treatment. Call the Touchdowns All Day Hotline 424-666-SIYD The Disco Biscuits are on the road! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. While you're there, check out the 2025 west coast "Bubble Tour" dates, including a two-night stand in Portland, OR and the band's debut performance at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performances, all of which can be streamed on Nugs.net: M1 and Ring The Doorbell Twice, from November 6, 2024 at Ram's Head Live, Baltimore, MDCountry Royale, from November 9, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NYThe Deal, from November 8, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NYTo Be Continued, from November 9, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NYVoices Insane, from November 7, 2024 at Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, PASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  2. E078 - IDGAFFTDAD

    NOV 1

    E078 - IDGAFFTDAD

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E078 - IDGAFFTDAD - Have you checked out @idgaffoods yet? If not, stop whatever you're doing and head over to Instagram or TikTok and behold the viral account that's been lighting up the internet for the last few months. Barber and Max welcome Mike, the account's creator, to the podcast to discuss his path to sobriety, his unique style of spoken-word performance art, and the inspiration he's drawn from the music of The Disco Biscuits. Plus, Max shares with Barber an ice-hot acoustic cover of Floes by Jay Cowit. Check out Jay Cowit and The Enemys on Spotify. On November 3, the Disco Biscuits will perform a special benefit concert at Atlanta, GA's Terminal West to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, during which the band will play the entirety of its 2011 album Otherwise Law Abiding Citizens. For tickets head over to https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows, and please consider joining the band in supporting Conscious Alliance's Hurricane Helene relief fund. This October, the Biscuits hit the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. While you're there, check out the 2025 west coast "Bubble Tour" dates, including a two-night stand in Portland, OR and the band's debut performance at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performances: Mulberry's Dream, from February 27, 1999 at Harrington's, Chico, CAHot Air Balloon > Tempest, from August 29, 2024 at Thalia Hall, Chicago, ILSpectacle, from December 26, 2002 at Tammany Hall, Worcester, MALeavemealone and Kitchen Mitts, from September 11, 2024 at The Depot, Salt Lake City, UT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  3. E077 - Tractorbeam x Montana

    OCT 25

    E077 - Tractorbeam x Montana

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E077 - Tractorbeam x Montana - The Disco Biscuits' Tractorbeam side project took yet another step into uncharted territory during the band's recent three-night stand at the Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT. Biscuits' keyboardist Aron Magner returns to the pod to discuss the genesis of the remixes and mashups that he produced specifically for this special performance. Aron shares a number of the demoes of the songs performed at PCL, as well as a handful of additional tracks that didn't make the cut. The episode ends with a sneak preview of Aron's and Barber's upcoming (mostly) acoustic duo shows, which will take place on December 4 and 5, 2024 at Iridium in New York City. On November 3, the Disco Biscuits will perform a special benefit concert at Atlanta, GA's Terminal West to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, during which the band will play the entirety of its 2011 album Otherwise Law Abiding Citizens. For tickets head over to https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows, and please consider joining the band in supporting Conscious Alliance's Hurricane Helene relief fund. This October, the Biscuits hit the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. While you're there, check out the 2025 west coast "Bubble Tour" dates, including a two-night stand in Portland, OR and the band's debut performance at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This episode features excerpts of the Disco Biscuits' performance as Tractorbeam on September 6, 2024 at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT. Listen to the entire show in high-quality audio at Nugs.net. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m
  4. E076 - Brownie's State of the Biscuits Address (part 1?)

    OCT 11

    E076 - Brownie's State of the Biscuits Address (part 1?)

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E076 - Brownie's State of the Biscuits Address (part 1?) - Marc Brownstein makes his triumphant return to the pod for his 2024 State of the Biscuits address, covering everything from setlists and songwriting to fashion and food. In addition to answering your questions, Marc reflects on the inspiration that fuels his creative process and explains how an eclipse ceremony in Montana unlocked a flurry of new ideas and new music. Marc premieres three brand-new songs and breaks out his ukulele to serenade Max with solo acoustic renditions of some lost Biscuits classics, including Mirrors. This October, the Biscuits hit the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. Batten down the hatches and put on your life preservers, we're going to Alaska! In September 2025 The Disco Biscuits and friends set sail for Alaska aboard the inaugural SeaBisco Cruise. SeaBisco will take place from September 9-15, 2025, sailing from Seattle to The Last Frontier and back. Sign up here to be among the first to secure priority access to pre-sale cabins! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performances: Ring the Doorbell Twice, from March 15, 2024 at The State Theater, Portland, MEAceetobee, from September 8, 2024 at Mishawaka Amphitheater, Bellevue, CO. Audience recording courtesy of Patrick Price.Sister Judy's Soul Shack, from March 15, 2024 at The State Theater, Portland, MEAnother Plan of Attack, from April 7, 2024 at Texas Eclipse Festival, Burnett, TXRainbow Song, from September 11, 2024 at The Depot, Salt Lake City, UTCatalyst, from April 5, 2024 at The Heights Theater, Houston, TXWhy We Dance, from September 5, 2024 at Washington's, Fort Collins, COSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 56m
  5. E075 - Risky Business

    OCT 2

    E075 - Risky Business

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E075 - Risky Business - Barber and Coach Joey join Max to share the backstory of the Biscuits' latest banger, Risky Business. Plus, Barber reviews some of his musical (and personal) highlights from the final leg of the Why We Dance Tour, including the band's back-to-back weekends in Colorado and Montana! Hey musicians? Wanna hear yourself on Touchdowns All Day? Share your cover of a Biscuits song with Max on Instagram or X and we might play it on the air. Got a question or comment? Call the TDAD hotline, 424-666-SIYD, and make sure to leave your name and tell us where you're calling from! This October, the Biscuits will be hitting the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. Batten down the hatches and put on your life preservers, we're going to Alaska! In September 2025 The Disco Biscuits and friends set sail for Alaska aboard the inaugural SeaBisco Cruise. SeaBisco will take place from September 9-15, 2025, sailing from Seattle to The Last Frontier and back. Sign up here to be among the first to secure priority access to pre-sale cabins! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performance, available on nugs.net: Minions, from September 8, 2024 at Mishawaka Amphitheater, Bellevue, CORock Candy, from April 13, 2024 at The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GARisky Business, from September 8, 2024 at Mishawaka Amphitheater, Bellevue, CORisky Business, from September 15, 2024 at Pine Creek Lodge, Livingston, MT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 42m
  6. E074 - Everybody Plays a Role with Rich Hartranft

    SEP 19

    E074 - Everybody Plays a Role with Rich Hartranft

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E074 - Everybody Plays a Role w/Rich Hartranft - The Disco Biscuits are more than just the four guys on stage. "Everybody Plays a Role" is Touchdowns All Day's ongoing series showcasing the contributions of the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create the live Disco Biscuits experience. Joining us this week is Biscuits Front of House (FOH) Engineer Rich Hartranft. Since joining the crew in 2022 Rich has overseen a massive upgrade of the band's sound, both on stage and on tape. In this episode he shares some of his sonic secrets, as well the story of how he earned his position at the helm. Hey musicians? Wanna hear yourself on Touchdowns All Day? Share your cover of a Biscuits song with Max on Instagram or X and we might play it on the air. Got a question or comment? Call the TDAD hotline, 424-666-SIYD, and make sure to leave your name and tell us where you're calling from! This October, the Biscuits will be hitting the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. Batten down the hatches and put on your life preservers, we're going to Alaska! In September 2025 The Disco Biscuits and friends set sail for Alaska aboard the inaugural SeaBisco Cruise. SeaBisco will take place from September 9-15, 2025, sailing from Seattle to The Last Frontier and back. Sign up here to be among the first to secure priority access to pre-sale cabins! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performance, available on nugs.net: Evolve, from March 3, 2022 at The Worcester Palladium, Worcester, MAWho's In Charge, from June 10, 2022 at Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore, MDThe Great Abyss > Leavemealone > Crickets > Photograph, from August 11, 2024 at Elements Music and Arts Festival, Long Pond, PA Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 52m
  7. E073 - Country Royale

    SEP 5

    E073 - Country Royale

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E073 - Country Royale - On August 29, 2024 the Disco Biscuits debuted "Country Royale," the latest in a long string of collaborations between the band and lyricist Joey Friedman. In this episode of the podcast, keyboardist Aron Magner, Joey, and Max trace the song's long journey from its conception last January through its first live performance in Chicago. You'll hear the earliest instrumental loop, an initial incarnation called "The King and Queen of New Jersey," Joey's vocal demoes, and snippets of backstage rehearsals, culminating with Aron's analysis of the song's live debut. Hey musicians? Wanna hear yourself on Touchdowns All Day? Share your cover of a Biscuits song with Max on Instagram or X and we might play it on the air. Got a question or comment? Call the TDAD hotline, 424-666-SIYD, and make sure to leave your name and tell us where you're calling from! This October, the Biscuits will be hitting the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. Batten down the hatches and put on your life preservers, we're going to Alaska! In September 2025 The Disco Biscuits and friends set sail for Alaska aboard the inaugural SeaBisco Cruise. SeaBisco will take place from September 9-15, 2025, sailing from Seattle to The Last Frontier and back. Sign up here to be among the first to secure priority access to pre-sale cabins! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performance, available on nugs.net: Country Royale, from August 29, 2024 at Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m
  8. E072 - New Springfield Boogie Stop Shuffle

    AUG 28

    E072 - New Springfield Boogie Stop Shuffle

    TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E071 - New Springfield Boogie Stop Shuffle - Alex Mazer is a creative polymath who works across an array of visual and audio mediums, including digital mashups and memes, video production, fashion, poetry, and songwriting. While he's probably best known by his online moniker New Springfield Boogie (or, alternatively, "that Simpsons guy from Shakedown"), Alex is also a frequent collaborator of the Disco Biscuits. In this episode Max and Alex discuss his contributions to such Biscuits songs as Falling, Another Plan of Attack, and In the End We Have Forever. Along the way, they delve into the evolution of jamband lot art from bootleg merch to high fashion, the origins of the Biscuits' custom CornerTwelve jumpsuits, and how Alex got tapped to officiate Barber's wedding. Hey musicians? Wanna hear yourself on Touchdowns All Day? Share your cover of a Biscuits song with Max on Instagram or X and we might play it on the air. Got a question or comment? Call the TDAD hotline, 424-666-SIYD, and make sure to leave your name and tell us where you're calling from! This October, the Biscuits will be hitting the road for an eighteen-show fall tour! For dates and tickets, see https://www.discobiscuits.com/shows. Batten down the hatches and put on your life preservers, we're going to Alaska! In September 2025 The Disco Biscuits and friends set sail for Alaska aboard the inaugural SeaBisco Cruise. SeaBisco will take place from September 9-15, 2025, sailing from Seattle to The Last Frontier and back. Sign up here to be among the first to secure priority access to pre-sale cabins! This episode features excerpts of the following live Disco Biscuits' performances, all available on nugs.net: Cyclone, from November 19, 2006 at The Fox Theater, Boulder, COMorph Dusseldorf, from March 13, 2024 at Empire Live, Albany, NYSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 5m
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On this podcast, Jon Barber uses his unique style of musical commentary to share in-depth analysis on a wide variety of artists. Subscribe to listen as @BarberShreds goes deep and explores the music scene, with a focus on touring artists like The Disco Biscuits. Here at TDAD, we host and feature inspiring guests as they banter with Jon and discuss music, technology, and anything that shreds. #TouchdownsAllDay  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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