HOGPOD Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast: Jaktripper’s Doug McBride & John Brun Interview

Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast! 🎸🥁 In this episode, we sit down with Doug McBride, lead singer of Jaktripper, and John Brun, the band’s lead guitarist, to talk all things music, live shows, and stories from the Chicago music scene. Bongo Mike Orfanos kicks off the episode with a guided tour of his famous "Bongo-sorium" and surprises us with the unique finds from his basement collection!

Whether you're here for exclusive band insights or to discover the latest events, this episode has something for everyone. Stick around for details on upcoming shows and special clips featuring Wolfgang Paul and Pete Dankelson!

Doug McBride and John Brun share stories of their favorite live show memories, wild audience requests, and how they keep a crowd engaged. Plus, they discuss whether taking long breaks during a 3-hour set can hurt the vibe.

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Key Moments:
0:00 Opening Stranglehold thanks to • Jak Tripper @ Madcats 12-21-24
8:15 Bongo Mike Orfanos gives us a tour of his Bongo-sorium
9:49 New Segment? What crap does Bongo Mike have in his basement?
11:12 Coterie Motown promotion Jan 19, 2 PM at Sundance Saloon / 483050461430241
12:12 Mike Orfanos' Big Head Todd and the Monsters concert visit
14:29 Mike Orfanos visits My Metal Heart / mymetalheartband
16:27 One more Coterie plug by Mike Orfanos
18:16 Lead singer of Jaktripper, Doug McBride, joins the show
19:08 Mike Orfanos gives Doug McBride a tour of his basement
20:11 Mike Dermont joins the show
20:26 Mike Dermont talks about being on Succession
21:22 Birthday shoutout to Wolfgang Paul
22:15 Show starts with Doug McBride
22:28 Where did the name Jaktripper come from?
22:51 Pearl Jam was originally called Mookie Blaylock? https://deadspin.com/the-enduring-myt...
23:45 Is Mike Dermont ready for the Coterie Motown show?
24:36 Midnight Train to Georgia sample of what’s to come at the Motown Coterie event at Sundance Saloon
31:08 Wolfgang Paul show clip • Ringing in the New Year with Beth Mil...
31:17 Pete Dankelson show clip • Thanksgiving with Peter Dankelson: Mu...
32:16 History of Jaktripper
45:52 When people come up to request a song out of 300, you know...
50:50 Upcoming shows:
Friday, Jan 18 at Rochaus - The UFO Project / 3355530921270915
Saturday, Jan 25 @ 8 PM - JAK TRIPPER / 1a4xk8vcnx
51:41 John Brun joins the show
1:04:00 Should you take a break during a 3-hour set? Long breaks kill crowds
1:10:45 How can you tell the crowd isn’t digging your show or song?
1:17:05 Bonnie Miske Broken Oar clip • HOG POD - Behind the Scenes at Broken...