The Power/Less Podcast

Episode 30- Shane Told, Silverstein

Sep 14, 2023

Shane Told, lead singer of the band Silverstein and host of the Lead Singer Syndrome podcast, discusses Silverstein's politically motivated songs, his journey into music and its impact on his worldview, merch cuts and live music issues, healthcare as a right, corporate exploitation, vocabulary challenges in interviews, the emotional Vietnam War draft, merge cuts in the music industry, and the lack of solidarity in the music industry compared to other fields.

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Exploring Silverstein's Songs and Their Impact on Social Issues

Choosing Songs and the 'Poison Pill'

06:01 • 21min

Healthcare as a Right

26:59 • 14min

Corporate Exploitation and the GameStop Incident

A Playful Conversation About Vocabulary and Interviewing

The Strange and Emotional Vietnam War Draft

51:32 • 12min

Merge Cuts: A Common Issue in the Music Industry

01:03:16 • 14min

Comparing the Music Industry to Other Industries

01:16:49 • 4min

Fantasy Rock Band Lineup

01:20:34 • 8min