The Third Of Never Podcast

The Third Of Never Podcast

Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to some of his favorite writers and musicians.

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August 11, 2025 73 mins

Novelist/drummer/Letterman writer Bill Scheft talks to Third of Never's Jon Dawson about the Rising Storm, The Truants, Stephen Colbert, Saturday NIght Live, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Downey, and Al Franken.

 Addendum to the Craig Ferguson portion of the conversation: "Ferguson got $5 million because he wasn't selected to replace Dave. CBS wanted to get control back of the slot. Corden started two months before Dave...

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(There is a minor audio issue with the early portion of the Duke Garwood interview. Every step has been taken to minimize/mask any audio irregularities)

Third of Never's Jon Dawson talks to Duke Garwood about his varied solo career and his collaborations with Mark Lanegan, Barrett Martin, and Peter Buck. 

In the second half of the episode, Jon talks to his friend/collaborator John Guy Barwick about his debut ...

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Third of Never/Electric Forgiveness founder Jon Dawson talks to author David Menconi, whose new book Oh Didn't They Ramble details the history of the legendary Rounder Records label.

As a man of few words, just let me say, Rounder Records made me. . and vicey-versey.
— George Thorogood, Rounder Records artist

Long one of my favorite music writers, David Menconi has blessed us with a wonderful yarn about th...

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Jon Dawson (Third of Never/Electric Forgiveness) and his friend Prozac interview Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane and Paul Frick of Tangerine Dream.

The conversation took place backstage at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, on Sept. 11, 2023. Topics covered include the new Tangerine Dream studio album, the 'Sessions' live album series,  Tangerine Dream in the 80s, The Doors, Lynyrd Skynyrd, memories of Moogfest,...

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Bill Scheft is a novelist who has written for David Letterman, Chris Rock, and Sports Illustrated. He recently appeared in the Louis C.K. film Fourth of July, and his new audiobook Tommy Dash:: Was It Everything I Said? is garnering rave reviews.

Bill Scheft is also the drummer for the mighty Truants!

Music heard in this episode:

Intro/outro: December 26th by John Guy Barwick
Body: Various selection...

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Third of Never's Jon Dawson talks to Tangerine Dream's Thorsten Quaeschning: The discussion covers the legendary electronic band's new album Raum, upcoming live albums and films, Thorsten's stellar solo album AMA and his favorite Tangerine Dream albums.

Music heard in this episode can be found on Raum by Tangerine Dream and AMA by Thorsten Quaeschning.

www.TangerineDreamMusic.com
www.ThorstenQuaeschning.co...

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Third of Never's Jon Dawson talks to legendary comedy writer/novelist/Truant Bill Scheft about his work on an upcoming Richard Belzer documentary. Bill also shares stories about Norm MacDonald, Alan Kalter, and more. 

For more on Bill Scheft, visit www.BillScheft.com

Bill Scheft's books available at www.Amazon.com


Songs heard in this episode:

1. Dirty Water - The Standells
2. Respect - Th...

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In this episode longtime Church drummer/producer Tim Powles pulls back the curtain on the band's creative process and tells the story of a "lost" album that's yet to see the light of day. Martin Kennedy from All India Radio talks about his sublime new album (which features Devin Townsend) and a forthcoming Pink Floyd project. Newcomer Carina Messier talks about the influence of family and astronomy on her stunning debut EP...

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July 19, 2020 51 mins
On this episode Third of Never's Jon Dawson welcomes P.J. DeBoy of Sporatic Sunjam.

DeBoy offers a crash course on the new Sporatic Sunjam album, their history, and a world premiere recording of their live collaboration with members of Squeeze.

Songs played during this episode:

Third of Never - Automat (intro)
Sporatic Sunjam -Flesh and Bone/Milkweed
Sporatic Sunjam - I Won't Die
Sporatic Sunj...
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One of the funniest (and nicest) guys on the planet Bill Scheft calls in to talk about his upcoming book, being Tracy Morgan's corner man, Eddie Murphy's days in a comedy trio, lunch with Alan Zweibel, Jerry Seinfeld's stance on comedians vs. columnists, Tina Fey's dependency, ten days in France with Richard Belzer, and stories from The Late Show w/David Letterman.

www.billscheft.com
www.343Collective.com

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Third Of Never's Jon Dawson welcomes David Menconi and Matt McMichaels.

Author and longtime News & Observer music critic/arts reporter David Menconi talks about his upcoming book "Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk".

Matt McMichaels from Surrender Human talks about the origins of the band, their debut album and a...
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October 27, 2019 51 mins
On this episode, Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to Martin Kennedy of All India Radio and recording artist/Jam Records founder Jeremy Morris.

The music featured during the Martin Kennedy segment is from the new All India Radio album, "The Eternal". During the second part of the show, music from Jeremy's albums "Dulcimer Dance", "The Gift", "New Day Rising" and The Lemon Clocks "Time To Fly" are featured.
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July 12, 2019 3 mins
Dean Hurley talks to Third Of Never's Jon Dawson about his new album "Philosophy of Beyond", creating sound design for "Twin Peaks: The Return", and running David Lynch's recording studio.

Hurley also sheds light on Angelo Badalamenti's participation in "The Return", why he left Los Angeles, and the path that led him there.

From Sacred Bones Records:

For over 12 years, sound and music supervisor Dean H...
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Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to photojournalist extraordinaire William Snyder, whose new book 'Join Together With The Band' chronicles his multi-decade journey with The Who on tour.


The book is available for purchase at www.jointogetherwiththebook.com.


www.photoawards.com/william-snyder/


www.williamsnyderphotography.com


www.thirdofnever.com


www.jondawson.com


www.343Collective.com

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October 28, 2018 28 mins
Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to Stephen Masucci about the new Lost Patrol album "Redemption".

Stephen also recounts stories of working with Wouter "Wally" De Backer (Gotye) and his years as a Broadway sound engineer.
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Bill Sullivan was the guy who kept The Replacements out of the morgue and on the road. In his new book "Lemon Jail: On The Road with The Replacements", Sullivan gives a frontline account of the good, the bad and the absurd.

Along with the great Replacements anecdotes, Bill shares road stories involving R.E.M., Soul Asylum, Bob Dylan, Jimmie Vaughn and many others.

"Lemon Jail: On the Road with The Replacement...
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Martin Kennedy of All India Radio (www.allindiaradio.com.au) discusses his new album SPACE with Third Of Never's Jon Dawson.

More info on this episode - including song information - available at www.343Collective.com
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May 28, 2018 46 mins
Third Of Never's Jon Dawson chats with author Rob Young about the new book CAN: All Gates Open.

Full details/links at www.343Collective.com and www.jondawson.com.
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Anthony Bessel of Anthony's Awesome Garage on WTSR recently interviewed Jon Dawson of Third Of Never to commemorate the band's new album AUSTERITY.

Featuring seven tracks from AUSTERITY, the show touches on the band's history, how The Who's keyboardist ended up playing on the album and the risk of physical malice during the album sessions.

To purchase Third Of Never's AUSTERITY in various formats, visit www....
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