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October 15, 2025 57 mins

Anti-folk legend, Jeffrey Lewis shares insights on sniffing records, his experience with the ever evolving music industry & streaming, & the secret impact of Donovan. Also hear about the unique connection between Jim Morrison's father & the start of the Vietnam War, & the history behind the band "The Bundles” (which Jeffrey was a member alongside Kimya Dawson) & why their album isn't available on streaming platforms. Tune in for a fun dive into the worlds of music, art, history, crate digging for vinyl records & more.


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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Being an avid record sniffer
  • The not spending more than $15 on a record rule
  • Jeffrey's take on streaming music
  • Jeffrey’s artwork & “low budget movies”
  • Jim Morrison’s father’s connection to the start of the Viet Nam war
  • Donovan as a secrete influence
  • The history behind The Bundles & why it's not streaming anywhere
  • "Do What Comes Natural" song is played



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