The Hustle

Every artist has a story. Whether big or small, they‘ve all seen the ups and downs and worked hard to maintain careers in music. We chat with some of the most interesting legacy artists in pop music and go in depth on their careers, how they feel about them, what it‘s like being a ”rock star” and also hear their best stories. If you‘re a music junkie you will love these long form conversations with beloved figures from your life.

The Hustle is a interviews podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 750 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Hustle, a interviews show with 750 episodes published.

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  Episode #748

  Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe/Kevin Martin of Candlebox

  Sep 29, 20261h 30m

  When you're given the chance to talk with Joey Tempest for a few minutes you take it! Europe just released another strong album last week called Come This Madness and are about to hit the road (mainly in Europe at first) so he chats with us briefly about it all. Then, we settle in with Kevin Martin of Candlebox who are also on tour right now and hitting the states with some of their fellow 90s friends (Local H, Sponge, etc). Kevin talks about the evolution of the band from multi-platinum grunge guys, so solid AOR rock lifers. If you stopped paying attention to Candlebox after the first couple albums, it's time to fix that. They've been on a roll for a while. www.europetheband.com www.candleboxrocks.com www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

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  Episode #747

  Book Club - Pat Gilbert author of Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash

  Sep 25, 20261h 7m

  The Clash were labeled "the only band that mattered," but why? Yes, Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper represented an anti-authoritarian stance, but what was at the core of their rebelion? Author and insider Pat Gilbert joins us to discuss his book Passion is a Fashion that is probably the most detailed Clash book you'll ever read. Each member comes to life - for better or worse - and their progress from punk rockers to world music alchemists is laid out in full. Pat knows the entire Clash family intimately and gives us his take on the machinery. And, there's a giveaway! Enjoy! www.quarto.com/books/9781805704133/passion-is-a-fashion https://www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

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  Episode #746

  Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe and Michael Boddicker

  Sep 22, 20262h 2m

  Our guest this week is noted session keyboardist Michael Boddicker, but before we get to him, Joey Tempest of Europe joins us for a few minutes to talk about their new album Come This Madness out this weekend. Europe has been on a creative high for the last couple decades and the new album keeps the streak going. They're about to embark on a European tour, so Joey and I discuss the latest work and also his thoughts on their peak 80s period. Then Michael sets the pod on fire with his manic energy! Stories (the ones he remembers anyway) include EWF, Lionel, MJ, ONJ, Donna and tons of others. He also shouts out scores of names you've seen on liner notes your whole life. He's a force of nature! Enjoy! www.europetheband.com www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

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  Episode #745

  Bonus - Mick Wall Returns

  Sep 18, 20261h 17m

  The inimitable Mick Wall returns to shoot the shit with us this week. Topics include: Motley, GnR, Jimi, Kalodner, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Billy Squier, never-ending farewell tours, concerts in general, books, podcasts and anything else we (he mostly) could think of. We had a blast!

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  Episode #744

  Episode 592 - Gary Numan

  Sep 15, 20261h 46m

  This week it's the legendary Gary Numan! Spenwood Books is at it again with the recent publication of Gary Numan - A People's History. The hook for the book is that it tells Gary's story through the words and memories of "Numanoids" who bought the albums, saw him in concert, met him, and have stayed loyal over almost 50 years. Gary joins us this week to talk about his incredible journey. His evolution from synth pioneer, to pop has-been, to icon has been dramatic and triumphant. If all you know is "Cars," you need to explore everything else this man has to offer. Enjoy! www.garynuman.com www.spenwoodbooks.com www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

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