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Singer-songwriter and guitar powerhouse Mary Timony has been making gorgeous music for decades, both in bands like Autoclave, Helium, Ex Hex, and Wild Flag and as a solo act. Her latest solo effort, 'Untame the Tiger,' releases next month. Mary drops by the show to discuss her father’s late-in-life discovery of Leonard Cohen, unlocking aspects of herself through profound grief, and the joy of creating a community with fellow musicians. All of that and more on this week’s '24 Question Party People.'Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Mary TimonyProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Hether Fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker drop by the show to chat about a variety of things, ranging from very on-brand to totally out of left field, including NPR heartthrob Kai Ryssdal, telling lies at the city dump, couples counseling, dining with Steven Spielberg, and the secret behind the band’s decades-long partnership. All this and more on this week’s episode of '24 Question Party People.'Host: Yasi SalekGuests: Carrie Brownstein and Corin TuckerProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Hether Fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining '24 Question Party People' is the masked man himself, Orville Peck. They discuss connecting to 'Fast Car' at 9 years old, journaling for mental health, and strategies for eating with the mask on. Tune in for more!

Kurt Vile shares his not-so-rigorous haircare routine, his beautiful new EP, and his love for modern pop music. He also talks about the importance of talking to people instead of texting, and meeting Anthony Kiedis in Hawaii. Happy holidays from '24 Question Party People'!

Kevin Drew, Musician, talks about his first records and his new solo record. Topics include his first records, the importance of authenticity in music, and his new solo record 'Aging'.

Evan Dando of the Lemonheads talks about moving to Brazil, new music, letting Boston hardcore legends stay in his closet, and whether he's more like the Gingerbread Man or Ralph from 'Lord of the Flies'. Songs are sung, tales are told, and truths are discussed at length in this entertaining episode of '24 Question Party People'.

Rob Harvilla, Chris Ryan, and our intrepid host Yasi Salek converge onstage at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, California to do a live draft episode in honor of Rob’s fantastic new book 60 Songs That Explain the 90’s. A heartwarming and funny evening from start to finish that we are so happy to share with all of you. Follow Rob on Twitter at @HarvillaFollow Chris on Twitter @ChrisRyan77Host: Yasi SalekGuests: Rob Harvilla, Chris Ryan, and Rob's MomProducers: Jesse Miller-Gordon, Jonathan Kermah, and Justin SaylesAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite being raised with the belief that nobody is special, Kat Moss is a special front person for a special band. Since their inception, Scowl have become one of the hardest working bands out, constantly touring and releasing challenging, catchy, aggressive music. Kat joins us this week to dive deep with Yasi about having a potentially wild astrological chart, how pivotal your first favorite band can be, and the power of vulnerability. Also, Radiohead is very good. Tune in for all that and more, this week on '24 Question Party People'.Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Kat MossProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Hether Fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First isn’t always best, and Blondie found that out the hard way. One of the first CBGB bands, the rag tag group started out as a “No Ambition Just Vibes” project before fate and a terrible recording contract motivated them to rise to the occasion. Amidst haters, low expectations, and an ever-changing band line-up, Blondie wrote some of the most iconic songs of the era, many of which remain classics to this day. Interview Magazine’s editor in chief Mel Ottenberg, joins us to plot the long and fascinating history of one of America’s most important bands. Follow Mel Ottenberg on Instagram @Melzy917Listen to songs we detail in the episode HEREHost: Yasi SalekGuest: Mel OttenbergProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAudio Editor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse, and Keanu Reeves of Dogstar join us for a very special episode: our first-ever three-person party. The group discusses its new record, 'Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees'; the thrill of hearing Discharge for the first time; and being starstruck by the guy who sang your first slow-dance song. They also somehow find time in between questions to hold an impromptu band meeting and sneak a little bass practice in. All this and more this week on '24 Question Party People.'Host: Yasi SalekGuests: Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse, and Keanu ReevesProducer: Jesse Miller-GordonAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Hether Fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices