Special Guest - Graham Hunt
Summary
Graham Hunt joins Stu Whiteman to discuss his musical influences, including The Cure’s "Six Different Ways" and Nirvana’s *Nevermind*. They explore the self-imposed pressure of modern streaming trends and Hunt’s formative years in Milwaukee, where he discovered Alkaline Trio and local band Call Me Lightning. Hunt shares anecdotes about his bar-hopping past and recommends his friend Neil’s album *This Was the Face*. The episode concludes with details on his upcoming US tour and new record, *American Pyramid*.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Times Square and American Express Platinum
Introduction and guest check-in
Greatest intro: Six Different Ways by The Cure
Discussion on unique sound and non-referential music
Pressure of modern trends and TikTok on songwriting
First emotional impact: Dancing Queen by ABBA
Sponsor: Times Square
Sponsors: American Express and Midas
Memories of ABBA's Gold and childhood music
Parental influences: Nirvana, New Order, and Southern Rock
School memory: Stupid Kid by Alkaline Trio
Sponsor: Times Square
Sponsor: Midas
Viability of music career and backup plans
First record store purchase: All Star by Smash Mouth
Current relationship with record stores and vinyl
Sponsor: Times Square
Sponsor: Midas
Sponsor: Acast
CD revival and physical media collection
Clubbing era: The Cowboy Song by Thin Lizzy
Hometown band: Call Me Lightning from Milwaukee
Recommendation: Combat Naps by Neil
Upcoming tour and new album American Pyramid
Closing remarks
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