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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.

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