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Music History #85

Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

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Recent Episodes
  • DUNCAN FALLOWELL Interview
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:19:30
  • PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY: Alan Brackett Interview
    Dec 22, 2024 – 01:18:47
  • WE THE PEOPLE: Wayne Proctor interview
    Dec 6, 2024 – 01:30:05
  • THE SAINTS: Ed Kuepper interview
    Oct 3, 2024 – 01:34:20
  • Greg Prevost: After the Wars
    Sep 6, 2024 – 01:05:22
  • Chris Charlesworth: Just Backdated
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:17:54
  • Special Announcement!
    Jun 28, 2024 – 03:38
  • MARK LINDSAY INTERVIEW: Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Spirit of 67
    Jun 11, 2024 – 01:02:36
  • THE PRETTY THINGS: Mark St John interview
    May 21, 2024 – 01:07:56
  • THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 2
    May 1, 2024 – 01:22:08
  • THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1
    Apr 11, 2024 – 54:00
  • The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW
    Mar 28, 2024 – 01:30:48
  • Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode
    Mar 6, 2024 – 34:19
  • MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb
    Feb 16, 2024 – 01:00:14
  • The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW
    Feb 1, 2024 – 01:24:43
  • The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW
    Jan 10, 2024 – 01:03:26
  • The Pretty Things: DICK TAYLOR INTERVIEW
    Dec 1, 2023 – 01:33:28
  • THE RAMONES: Johnny Ramone interview
    Nov 17, 2023 – 01:07:51
  • The Small Faces: Ian McLagan Interview
    Nov 2, 2023 – 01:13:43
  • THE ARTWOODS: Derek Griffiths interview
    Oct 18, 2023 – 01:22:27
  • CRIME: Hank Rank interview
    Oct 4, 2023 – 01:26:58
  • P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 2: Torn Velvet & Bloody Ponytails
    Sep 19, 2023 – 01:09:23
  • P.J. PROBY Interview. Part 1: The Hollywood Years
    Aug 29, 2023 – 01:07:41
  • 40 years of Ugly Things Magazine: A History
    Aug 15, 2023 – 01:19:12
  • The Music Machine: Sean Bonniwell
    Aug 4, 2023 – 01:09:00
  • Peter Stanfield: Pin-Ups 1972 - Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll
    Jul 14, 2023 – 01:10:32
  • Summer Update and Special Announcement!
    May 24, 2023 – 03:47
  • MOBY GRAPE: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb
    May 11, 2023 – 01:01:24
  • Private Press Records: Paul Major & Dave Gebroe
    Apr 25, 2023 – 56:34
  • THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES: Cyril Jordan
    Apr 11, 2023 – 01:15:33
  • LOVE: Johnny Echols
    Mar 28, 2023 – 56:20
  • The Equals
    Mar 16, 2023 – 01:06:40
  • The Magicians
    Feb 28, 2023 – 01:14:26
  • The Seeds Part 2: Pushin’ Too Hard, the documentary
    Feb 14, 2023 – 58:45
  • The Seeds Part 1: A Conversation with Sky Saxon
    Jan 31, 2023 – 53:52
  • Gabor Szabo: Spellbinder
    Dec 13, 2022 – 01:08:05
  • Andy Ellison: John’s Children
    Nov 30, 2022 – 01:19:23
  • Harvey Kubernik
    Nov 15, 2022 – 01:04:46
  • PART 2: Greg Prevost
    Nov 8, 2022 – 52:51
  • Greg Prevost
    Nov 1, 2022 – 01:03:17
  • PART 2: The Velvet Underground; Pickwick City and the first meeting of Lou Reed and John Cale
    Oct 18, 2022 – 49:02
  • The Velvet Underground: Pickwick City and the first meeting of Lou Reed and John Cale (Part 1 of 2)
    Oct 4, 2022 – 46:17
  • Clear Light
    Sep 20, 2022 – 01:16:34
  • All Of Thus
    Sep 6, 2022 – 41:41
  • The Troggs
    Aug 22, 2022 – 27:38
  • Welcome to Ugly Things: The Ultimate Rock n’ Roll Podcast
    Aug 11, 2022 – 04:05
Recent Reviews
  • Dirty Bird 66
    Fantastic interview with Ed Keuper!
    So far my favorite, thanks Mike! You’re an excellent interviewer.
  • Sir Godfrey Lushington
    The Gold Standard
    Much like the beloved Ugly Things magazine the accompanying podcast is the gold standard for great lesser known bands and artists. Just listened to a deep dive into the Pretty Things majestic Parachutes album and learned new things about a favorite album. Well worth plunging into!
  • RogerMcGoon
    AMAZING
    Thanks Mike and crew for everything you do!
  • Wooley Booger
    More Ugly Things
    Unreal!!! The audio equivalent of the magazine but so much more!!!
  • PunkRockAaronSD
    The drone!
    I just listened to the first Velvets episode, and the source of the Banana album drone sound traced back to its origins really blew my mind! Kind of like the Stokhausen/ Kraftwerk connection. None of this was born in a vacuum. There’s always something to learn, thanks Mike for the obsession and energy. I love hearing the song clips alongside the interviews, too.
  • the Hutch 6
    Excellent new podcast
    Mike Stax finally got on board the trend with his own podcast and it’s going to be a winner. The first 2 episodes are shorter with a focus on Thus and The Troggs while the third one expands to over an hour and focuses on Clear Light. Interesting interviews, good music good stories. I really appreciate the show on Thus which was a high school band that created an exceptional record in 68. Thanks Mike and keep up the good work.
  • jatrae
    Wow! I’m hooked!
    These first episodes are perfect. So well done. I’m not surprised by how great this podcast is considering it’s coming from legend-in-his-own-right Mike Stax but still …these first episodes immediately rank this as crucial listening on the level of ‘The History of Rock Music in 500 Songs’ podcast. Brilliant.
  • Super Shameful
    Excellent Companion to UT Magazine
    Like others, I have been a long-time reader of UT Magazine along with the books written by Mike Stax (“Swim Through The Darkness” is phenomenal). His passion for rock-n-roll also extends to performance and the various bands he’s been a part of have made fantastic recordings and are well worth seeking out (The Loons being my personal favorite). With so many good music podcasts out there, I always wondered if UT would take the plunge into this medium. Well, they finally did and kicking things off with The Troggs was a perfect way to do it. (I’m hoping a Phil May episode is in the works.) Thanks Mike, and keep ‘‘em coming!
  • Rasta Ramone
    A fantastic show!
    As a long time subscriber to Ugly Things Magazine I’m very excited that Mike Stax has decided to do a podcast. The first one on The TROGGS was interesting and informative. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you Mike for all you do to keep rock n roll alive!
  • theheavyjamz
    KILLER!!!
    Inspiring and insightful listening for any rock and roll fan! So happy to hear mindblowing music getting treated with the respect it deserves, Ugly Things style.
  • GoGo Ichiro
    Love it!
    The podcast is the perfect compliment to the Ugly Things magazine. Well done, informative and entertaining, looking forward to more.
  • RBranigin
    Essential!
    Essential listening for anyone truly passionate about great rock and roll.
  • uncleb67
    Great podcast about a great era!!!
    Mike Stax goes from a name on a shipping label to the host of a podcast that I didn’t know I needed! Back when the magic, mystery and majesty of rock-n-roll captivated all the happening young people! Keep ‘em coming, Mike!
  • Shempie
    Ugly Things Produces an Excellent Pod-Cast!
    Great pod-cast! Just as good as the magazine. Thanks Mike!!!
  • Anja______
    Troggs!
    Beautiful insight to the story of the Troggs and the infamous tape!
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