#48 - Tobin Sprout

Will, Dan, and Shawn are joined again by owner of Resignation Records and host of the “They’re Just Records” podcast Mark Nichols to talk about their favorite albums from the year 1989. Join them down memory lane as they talk about records and cuts that have stood the test of time. Thank you Mark for taking the time to talk with us once again! You can listen to his podcast “They’re Just Records” anywhere you listen to podcasts. Visit Mark at his store in Troy Ohio at 225 S. Market St. to look at some vinyl! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Shawn, Will, and Dan are joined virtually by Guided by Voices alumni and solo recording artist Tobin Sprout. Tobin was a member of the GBV “Classic Lineup”. Tune in to get the inside scoop on things such as; how he came about signing with “Matador”, playing in cover bands around the bars of Dayton, the time GBV played “Letterman”. Thank you Tobin for taking taking the time to talk with us! You can purchase Tobin’s music and art on his website. https://www.tobinsprout.net/GBV on Letterman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Shawn are joined by Ohio native Happy Chichester to talk all things music; skipping the prom to book studio time, resisting the urge to sign a record deal, classic things we all do. You can find Happy’s solo work on his bandcamp, here. He had an album come out earlier this year, check it out! Tell him we sent you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Will, Dan, and Shawn sit down with Nate Farley, a man who has played in a lot of very cool bands. You likely know him from being in the Amps or Guided by Voices. Real ones know he was a founding member of “Haunting Souls”. The fellas dive deep into plane rides to Australia, having a less than ideal van to tour in, and general shenanigans. Thank you Nate for taking the time to talk with us! You can listen to Nate’s project “El No” on bandcamp here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Will, Dan, and Shawn are joined virtually this week by fellow podcast-er Jeremy Alan Gould, of “The Rumors are True”. The fellas get into all manner of topics; watching Morella’s Forest play, cigars, and plenty of inside baseball about running a podcast. They talk about music some too. You can listen to Jeremy’s podcast “The Rumors are True” wherever you listen to podcasts! The focus is largely on the Christian, Alternative, and punk music scenes of yesteryear. Our Shawn has been on the show previously, give it a listen! Thank you Jeremy for taking the time to talk with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Will, Dan, and Shawn are joined this time by longtime Rockathon Records contributor and music writer Kevin Poindexter. Aside from getting into all things “Pollardverse”, the fellas get into talking about jazz, how catchy and enjoyable children’s music can be, and a recap of the Meet Me in the City guy’s recent trip to Minneapolis and Paisely Park. You can check out Kevin’s writing on Substack here at “Never Mind the List”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Shawn are joined by Tod Weidner, a singer-songwriter who got his start in the Dayton area (among other things, playing in a band with this podcast’s own Dan Clayton) and now resides in California. Thanks again to Tod for talking with us!You can check out Tod’s website here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Shawn are joined by Dan’s son Owen and Producer Sprinkle to have a discussion about some underrated albums that each person enjoys. From Scottish synth-pop to death metal, the fellas broaden their musical horizons and goof around. Did you listen to any of these albums? Who’s got the coolest taste? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Shawn sit down with brother-sister musician duo Scott and Michelle Bodine to talk about winning Dayton Battle of the Bands, being a member of Brainiac, remembering Canal Street, and the importance of practicing. Thank you again Michelle and Scott for taking time to talk with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Shawn are joined by longtime friend and repeat guest Nate McCorkle (Episode #9), to goof around, talk about deep cuts, randomly break into song, and share their Top 10 songs of all time. Thank you Nate for joining us once again! Recorded in November 2025. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meetmeinthecity.substack.com