Sinopsis
The Couch Riffs Podcast is hosted by musician Mike Squires and features a variety of musical guests of all backgrounds and styles. Please check out the video counterpart of this podcast on IG, YouTube, Facebook, and at the Couch Riffs website!
Episodios
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Ep 284 Ayron Jones
24/06/2025 Duración: 01h25minMy guest this episode is Seattle's own Ayron Jones and it was a pleasure to host him and get to know him a bit better though this conversation. Ayron is currently working on a new album after a couple years of touring and opening for some big acts around the world including The Rolling Stones and Guns 'n Roses. I'll be looking forward to hearing where he takes his music next and what is on the horizon for him. I hope you enjoy! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.ayronjonesmusic.com
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Ep 283 Parker Lundgren (Diablo Guitars/former-Queensryche)
10/06/2025 Duración: 02h58sOur guest this episode is Parker Lundgren, former guitarist of Queensryche and owner/operator of Diablo Guitars in Renton WA (Seattle). I have known Parker for quite a long time and it was fun to sit down and catch up about his journey from touring metal guitarist to operator of one of the most exciting and unique guitar stores anywhere. He brought in a few show-and-tell guitars, too! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to show support for Couch Riffs pleaser subscribe to the channel. If you're feeling super supportive and would love to see me live indoors for the rest of my life please consider support Couch Riffs at PATREON. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://diabloguitars.com
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Ep 282 Rev (The Drowns)
20/05/2025 Duración: 02h30minOur guest this episode is the magnificent Rev from Seattle's own, The Drowns. I can't believe that Rev and I never met before or became tight bros through all of our collective time in Seattle. But, let me say that I'm grateful to know him now. What a dude and what a cool band! Rev and The Drowns will be playing Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas this month as well as leaving on tour in Europe this summer including another go at Rebellion Festival in Blackpool (UK). Be sure to catch them live! I hope you enjoy the episode! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs content, please support us on Patreon and help Mike stay living indoors. He loves it there. Thank you for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://thedrownsrock.com
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Ep 281 Aaron Beam (Red Fang)
06/05/2025 Duración: 01h42minI was just as pleased as a pig in shit to host this episode with Aaron Beam of Portland's own Red Fang. I've been a fan of the band for quite a long time and have enjoyed seeing them every time time I've had the opportunity. The band is currently taking a break to gather itself and get some fresh air but has recently released Deep Cuts, an album of rarities, demos, covers and odd & ends, to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band. May we get 20 more years from them! I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting on Patreon. Many hours go into creating the content here and your support is welcomed as much as it is much needed. Thank you so much for the support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://redfang.bandcamp.com/album/deep-cuts
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Ep 280 Frank Meyer (Street Walkin' Cheetahs/FEAR)
23/04/2025 Duración: 01h29minMy guest this episode is the charming and talented Frank Meyer of Street Walkin' Cheetahs, FEAR, Dick Manitoba and many other punk and punk-leaning bands. Frank and I met on the recent Duff McKagan tour and had a great time chatting backstage at the shows but a lot of this talk is limited to relatively small talk. It was an absolute pleasure to get a chance to hear some of his stories about his early musical experiences and growing up in LA. He tells some great Zappa family stories here, which I was obviously pleased about, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Thanks for listening and please do go and check out Frank's new album, Living Between The Lines, out NOW! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast and content please consider supporting me on PATREON. Other than the minimal ad revenue generated her on YouTube (believe me, it isn't enough to pay the internet service) PATREON is the only way that Couch Riffs is able to stay happening. HOURS are poured into creating this content and podcast and your s
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Ep 279 Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate/Dead Rabbitts)
08/04/2025 Duración: 57minWelcome! Our guest this episode is Craig Mabbitt, vocalist of Escape The Fate and Dead Rabbitts. I had a great time getting to know Craig and getting in to life stuff right off the bat. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Craig recently released a new Dead Rabbitts album, Redefined, and is on the road touring with Wednesday 13 and Stitched Up Heart across North America through the end of April. Go see them! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon is the only way we keep the lights on at the podcast studio between tours and is massively appreciated. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 278 James Joseph (James and The Cold Gun)
26/03/2025 Duración: 01h28minWelcome back! Our guest this episode is James Joseph, front person for James and The Cold Gun. James and The Cold Gun recently opened for Duff McKagan on our European tour and when they came to the US to do a west coast run with Thunderpussy I jumped at the opportunity to catch up with James and get him on the podcast. James is charming and funny, the band is great, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out James and The Cold Gun's new album, Face In The Mirror, coming April 25 (2025) and in the meanwhile they've released 3 singles from the new LP: Guessing Games, Cut the Brakes, and most recently Above The Lake. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON or making a one-time contribution at the link below. Thanks so much for you support, always! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 277 Brittany Davis (Solo Artist/Painted Shield)
28/02/2025 Duración: 01h33minOur guest this episode is the amazing Brittany Davis, a singer/keyboardist from Seattle WA. Brittany performs as a solo artist and with a number of folks around town, including Painted Shield, a project that includes Stone Gossard, Matt Chamberlain, Mason Jennings and Jeff Fielder. In 2024 Brittany released Image Issues and in May 2025 will release Black Thunder, an improv jazz album. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! If you're digging the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through PATREON. Your support goes a long way toward making all things that Couch Riffs does possible. Thank you so much!
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Ep 276 Ben London (Sonic Guild/STAG/Alchohol Funnycar)
12/02/2025 Duración: 01h10minOur guest this episode is Ben London, the Executive Director of Sonic Guild, an organization that every year grant's unrestricted funds to musical artists of all genres. Ben has lived in Seattle WA for over 35 years and is the guitarist in local favorites, STAG, as well as the former singer/guitarist of Alcohol Funnycar. He has previously worked for the Grammys, EMP museum, and has held a number of other music industry positions before finding himself at Sonic Guild. Sonic Guild will be awarding 2025 artist recipients at a show and ceremony on February 22, 2025 at The Triple Door in Seattle WA. Last year's show was absolutely fantastic and I encourage you to attend and check out some of the massive talents that are bubbling up from the Seattle music scene! Thanks for watching Couch Riffs Podcast. If you are enjoying the show please consider supporting us through Patreon at the link below OR you can make a one-time donation at the link below your video viewer. Your support goes a long way in supporting an art
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Ep 275 Sir MixaLot
16/01/2025 Duración: 01h36minOur guest this episode is Seattle's original hip hop here, Sir MIxaLot. Rising to notoriety in the 80s with a series of hits and tours, MixaLot put Seattle rap on the map and put him at the top of the charts for 5 weeks with Baby Got Back, a hit that has stood the test of time. I had a fantastic time speaking with Mix for this podcast. What a story teller! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast, please consider supporting us at PATREON. https://patreon.com/couchriffs is the only place that Couch Riffs is able to bring any money in to help support and maintain the studio space where these episodes are being recorded. Many, many hours go in to every single episode and your show of support is massively appreciated. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 274 Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)
23/10/2024 Duración: 01h33minOur guest this episode requires no introduction (but I'll do it anyway). Peter Hook is the co-founder of TWO of the most influential bands to ever come out of the UK, Joy Division and New Order, and currently leads his band Peter Hook & The Light. Hooky is a true blue punk to this day and I had a fantastic time connecting with him here. I hope you enjoy our conversation. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the only thing that helps keep the lights on at CRHQ and your support on this platform is massively appreciated. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 273 Jonny Two Bags (Social Distortion/Cadillac Tramps/Youth Brigade/US Bombs)
09/10/2024 Duración: 02h12minMy guest this episode is yet another punk rock legend: Jonny Wickersham aka Jonny Two Bags most notably of Social Distortion. Two Bags has also done many hours and miles with Cadillac Tramps, Youth Brigade, US Bombs and most recently Me First & The Gimme Gimmes. I had a fantastic time speaking with Jonny in this podcast episode and I hope that you enjoy our conversation! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the only avenue Couch Riffs is able to generate any income from and for the podcast to grown and improve and your support there is greatly appreciated. Unpaid memberships are available, as well! But, for as little as $5 per month you can help keep this free content happening. Thanks so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 272 Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver)
25/09/2024 Duración: 01h16minThis episode I'm very happy to have my longtime bandmate and friend Duff McKagan on the podcast. Duff released his most recent solo album, Lighthouse, nearly a year ago and will be touring Europe/UK and the US this Fall. Be sure to catch a show near you! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you are enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through Patreon for as little as $5/month. Your patronage there is what helps keep Couch Riffs happening, improving, and building. Thanks so much! photo by Veronica Sams https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://duffonline.com
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Ep 271 Teza (TeZATalks)
11/09/2024 Duración: 01h34minOur guest this episode is Teza of TeZATalks, a Seattle/Tacoma-based singer, self-described as hardcore pop. Seeing Teza perform at SMASH and again for Sonic Guild's award ceremony was amazing and I've been looking forward to this opportunity to learn a bit more about her and share it with you all. TeZATalks new album, Black Girl American Horror Story, will be out in Fall '24 and promises to take Teza to the next level and I recommend keeping her on your radar to catch any live performances she may make in your area. You won't want to miss it! Thanks for watching and listening. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please click the subscribe button and consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the only way that Couch Riffs stays funded. Thank you so much for helping keep Couch Riffs rolling along in this way. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://tezatalks.com
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Ep 270 The Fastbacks
28/08/2024 Duración: 01h34minIn this episode we host Seattle's darlings, The Fastbacks. The Fastbacks have a new album coming this week titled "For What Reason?" and it is classic butt-kicking pop from The Fastbacks. I enjoyed hosting the entire band but hand in there with me as we wade through the conversation. This is the most folks that have ever appeared in an podcast episode so it was new territory. Thanks for watching and listening! If you are enjoying the podcast please consider supporting Couch Riffs on Patreon! Your support through Patreon is crucial to the growth and life of Couch Riffs. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 269 Alie Byland (Byland)
14/08/2024 Duración: 01h21minOur guest this episode is Alie Byland of Byland, a band that released a phenomenal album earlier in 2024, Heavy For a While. Alie has a great story which she generously shared here with me, for you. Please go check out Byland's new album and see her and her band out on tour this Fall (details to be announced soon, check their website!). Thanks for listening. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through Patreon. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.bylandmusic.com
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Ep 268 Faith Stankevich (Acid Tongue/Kathy Moore Super Power Trio)
31/07/2024 Duración: 01h52minMy guest this episode is drummer Faith Stankevich of Acid Tongue, Kathy Moore Super Power Trio and many other live and recording projects. I first met Faith years ago in Seattle and when I moved back to Seattle she was playing the first gig that I worked after landing back. Faith's energy for music is inspiring and contagious and I urge you to go check out any live performance she is involved in. I had a great time hosting her on the show this day and I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon is the one opportunity that Couch Riffs has to generate any kind of operating funds and your support is crucial and massively appreciated. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchrifffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 267 Dave Dederer (Presidents of the United States of America)
10/07/2024 Duración: 01h51minOur guest this episode, Dave Dederer, is the founding guitarist of The Presidents of the United States of America. Dave has also had quite a storied career behind the scenes in the music and digital world since taking hiatus from performing with PUSA and in recent years has been playing tons of guitar around Seattle. I've known Dave for many years now and have always had a ton of fun hanging with him and I even played the first 1 or 2 Loaded shows with him on bass. What a time! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or any of our other fine, fine content please consider supporting us at PATREON. Patreon is the one and only place where you can support Couch Riffs and help keep it alive and well. It is also the only place where you may download the cover songs that Couch Riffs produces. They are all available for free download! Go get it and help support us today. Thanks so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com
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Ep 266 Shaun Crawford (Acid Tongue/Rub/Stephanie Anne Johnson)
19/06/2024 Duración: 01h31minOur guest this episode is Shaun Crawford, a young Texan in Seattle who commands attention anywhere he posts up and performs. Shaun can be found playing guitar and bass in Seattle and on tour around the country and Europe in a variety of bands including Acid Tongue, Rub, and with Stephanie Anne Johnson. It was a pleasure to host him here on Couch Riffs and I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or any of the other content that we're creating please consider supporting us at PATREON. For as little as $5 per month you can help Couch Riffs continue to grow and expand. All of our content exists for free on the internet and PATREON is essentially the only way Couch Riffs is able to fund anything at all. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

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