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Before The Stream

An in depth look back at albums I listened to growing up and the listening experience. 
Jason Bemis Lawrence, creator and host of Before The Stream, is a singer/songwriter and a drummer with bands like Heather Woods Broderick, The Building, and Jesse Marchant. In this podcast, Jason and a guest will be checking in on a record they both listened to abundantly in the past to see what memories the record conjures, what holds up, and what has changed about.. well, everything.

Dec 31, 2020

Jason is welcoming in 2021 by talking to one of his favorite musicians and producers, Josh Kaufman. 

The two friends reflect on Wilco's classic album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, how it influenced them when it came out and how it sounds to them now. 

They also discuss many of Josh's recent projects (Bonny Light Horseman, Muzz,...


Dec 21, 2020

Checkerboards! Tricycles! Popcorn! And plums! 

Johnny Holiday, aka Anthony LaMarca, shows up to drop some knowledge and drop the mic on these holiday music talks. We talk about Anthony's memories, Anthony's own Christmas song, his favorite holiday albums, how to produce a Christmas album, and so much more. 

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Dec 17, 2020

Maybe holiday music doesn't come from a store. Maybe holiday music means a little bit more.

Andrew Carlson drops back by the podcast to talk to Jason about how his relationship with the holidays and holiday music has evolved. The two friends try to decipher if they actually know anything about Mannheim Steamroller and...


Dec 14, 2020

Guys! We're eating junk and watching rubbish. You better come out and stop us! 

Lauren Smith stops by to chat with Jason about her experience with holiday music as a child and as an adult. 

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Dec 10, 2020

There's room for everyone on the nice list! 

Rob Collier joins Jason to bash through the snow and through some holiday music talk. Rob shares his memories, associations, favorites, and even takes a little quiz. Jason continues to puzzle over why there's seemingly an endless demand for new Christmas music.

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