Album Dive: The Presidents of The United States of America (w/ Chris Ballew of PUSA)

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April 20, 2025 • 72 mins

In this Album Dive episode, I’m joined by Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut album. We take a deep dive into the history, impact, and unforgettable tracks that made this record a defining moment in ‘90s alternative rock. Tune in as we explore: - Chris Ballew’s time performing with Beck’s live band - The origins and quirky design of the “basitar” and “guitbass” - How the band became the “alternative to the alternative” - The stories behind hit songs like “Lump”, “Kitty”, “Feather Pluckin’”, and “Peaches” - The tale behind Weird Al Yankovic’s “Gump” parody - Why Wayne Kramer of MC5 initially denied their “Kick Out the Jams” cover - Their cover of The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” - The nu-metal side project Subset with Sir Mix-A-Lot - Chris’ solo projects including Casper Babypants and his biannual solo album releases From behind-the-scenes stories to musical innovation, this episode is a must-listen for fans of ‘90s alt-rock, deep cuts, and (of course!) The Presidents. Head over to ⁠MyWeeklyMixtape.com⁠ to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website:⁠ http://www.myweeklymixtape.com⁠ Patreon:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ Facebook:⁠ http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ X:⁠ https://x.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ Threads:⁠ https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape⁠ Blusky:⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social⁠ TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape⁠ Theme music is "Unveiled" by⁠ The 4th⁠. You can find the album on⁠ Spotify⁠,⁠ Apple Music⁠,⁠ Amazon Music⁠,⁠ Pandora⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Bandcamp⁠ & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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