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Anywhere The Needle Drops
Host Justin Flagel chats with musicians, artists, bloggers, and anyone else with a story. life is a story. live it. tell it.
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Anywhere The Needle Dropsforestlike Live from the Outdoors
forestlike, AKA Joshua Wayne Hensley and Jared Myers, return to Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss their new album, I Was Waiting. They join Justin outside…
Anywhere The Needle DropsDavid Lowery (Cracker) & Anne Harris
David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven) and Anne Harris discuss their individual music and their collaborations, including the upcoming Cracker show at…
Anywhere The Needle DropsAmythyst Kiah
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah joins Justin to discuss her inner world, life as a musician, and the latest tour! Amythyst has several tour dates in the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsThe Bergamot
The Bergamot are back! Nathaniel Paul Hoff, one half of the husband and wife musical duo, joins Justin to tease the band's new album, work on the follow-up…
Anywhere The Needle DropsHail Your Highness
Sisters and bandmates Niki and Jessie, AKA Hail Your Highness, the DIY "dream rock" band from Traverse City, Michigan, join Justin to discuss the band's…
Anywhere The Needle DropsLee Emi (Emilee of The Crane Wives)
Lee Emi, AKA Emilee of The Crane Wives, joins Justin to discuss her upcoming debut solo album, Destroy Everything (out October 2nd!). They chat about growing…
Anywhere The Needle DropsThe Erly Returns!
The Erly is back! Fran, Collin, and Trevor join Justin to talk about their upcoming album, Midnight River Show, and their multiple nominations to this year's…
Anywhere The Needle DropsPendle
James, Jake, Anthony, and Alex of Pendle join Justin at Theory One Studios for a chat about the band's origin and finding friends through music. included song…
Anywhere The Needle DropsElio of Sound Bend Records
Elio is the owner of Sound Bend Records, a record-shop and music venue held inside De Nolf's Barbershop in South Bend's Near West Side. Justin and Elio chat…
Anywhere The Needle DropsLeather Phase (from the YART Woods)
Leather Phase, AKA Jared, Jon, and Jeremy, have a conversation with Justin and perform a special set, all coming at you from the YART woods! They discuss the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsAmelia Day
Musician Amelia Day joins Justin to chat about their just released EP, EGO TRIP, including the stories behind the songs and finding the courage to take a swing…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRiver Rats
River Rats, AKA Meg, Travis, and Miguel, join Justin after randomly meeting at this year's Thundersnow to discuss their Niles connections, their musical…
Anywhere The Needle Dropslow (YART, Coconut Sedan)
low is a painter, musician, event organizer, and the founder of YART, the annual local DIY art, music, and creative festival in the woods. They're also a…
Anywhere The Needle DropsShark Sugar
Caleb and Brian of Goshen's Shark Sugar join Justin to chat about music, pizza, hot dogs, and how "having a Dave is pretty cool", not to mention a slew of…
Anywhere The Needle DropsHollyy (from Sound Bend Records at Denolf's)
Justin sits down with Tanner Bednar of Chicago's Hollyy just before their live show at Sound Bend Records inside of Denolf's barbershop in downtown South Bend…
Anywhere The Needle DropsApril Baer
April is a journalist and the host of Michigan Public's Stateside, keeping Michiganders up to date on music, culture, politics, and more. She joins Justin to…
Anywhere The Needle Dropsqueer father
queer father joins Justin to discuss creating art and the intimacy of making music and performing for live audiences. included song: filthy fangs official…
Anywhere The Needle DropsDavid Wirsig 2015 Remaster
Last week, we featured Kid Romantic, a guest we first heard on the Welcome to Night Vale podcast, so we're releasing a bonus episode! We dive into the time…
Anywhere The Needle DropsKid Romantic
Alex, AKA Kid Romantic, joins Justin to debut their newest single, Hurricane, and to discuss kicking off The Weather in the current season of Welcome To Night…
Anywhere The Needle DropsOK Cool
Chicago's OK Cool, AKA Bridget and Haley, join Justin to discuss their most recent album, their upcoming tour, and their connections to the South Bend music…
Anywhere The Needle DropsThe Erly- AtND Needle Drops
New segment! AtND Needle Drops will bring you timely information about upcoming shows, releases, news, and more in the Michiana music scene and beyond! The…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRoger Clyne & The Peacemakers 2014 & 2016 Remasters: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Roger Clyne returned to Anywhere the Needle Drops last week to discuss the latest album from the Peacemakers, so we dug into the archives for his previous…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRoger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Roger Clyne returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss the world of the Peacemakers, including their upcoming new album, Hell to Breakfast (releasing…
Anywhere The Needle DropsJustin Wells Live: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Justin Wells returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops with our first live session of 2026! Catch these exclusive session recordings and chat with Justin Wells…
Anywhere The Needle DropsKeynote Sisters
Bandmates and sisters Phoebe and Jaclyn, together known as Keynote Sisters, join Justin to talk about their musical origins, coming together as collaborators…
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2025 Reflections
PK turns the tables on Justin, interviewing him about the year in Anywhere the Needle Drops and Red Chuck Productions.
Anywhere The Needle DropsDead Birds
Chicago musician Erica Johnson discusses her connections to the South Bend music scene and how she found her identity through expression and art. included…
Anywhere The Needle Drops10,000 Maniac's Dennis Drew
Dennis Drew of 10,000 Maniac joins Justin to discuss approaching 45 years together as a band, through changes in line-up, shifts in the music industry, what's…
Anywhere The Needle DropsLune the Band AtND Live!
Patrick, Brett, and Nathaniel, AKA Lune the Band is back for a special live session at Theory One Studios! Join Justin and the band for three special studio…
Anywhere The Needle DropsKylee Phillips
Michigan musician Kylee Phillips joins Justin after her recent win at The Acorn's annual Singer-Songwriter Competition to discuss the ups and downs of such…
Anywhere The Needle DropsMiles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts AtND Live!
Miles Nielsen returns to the show, this time bringing along the Rusted Hearts for a live session at Theory One Studios! Join us for a studio performance, along…
Anywhere The Needle Dropsgxldsoulrebel
Gxldsoulrebel drops into Theory One Studio to drop some wisdom about creativity, identity, and appreciating the good in life. He and Justin chat about his…
Anywhere The Needle Drops$in
Rapper and producer $in joins Justin for a conversation at Theory One Studios regarding his career in music, balancing creativity with parenting and work, and…
Anywhere The Needle DropsDena Woods 2015 Remaster
After the recent return of Dena Woods to Anywhere the Needle Drops, we decided it was time to dig into the archives and remaster our original AtND conversation…
Anywhere The Needle DropsAbbie Thomas Returns!
Abbie Thomas is back for a regular sit down on Anywhere The Needle Drops. She and Justin chat about the success of the past year, including a stunning number…
Anywhere The Needle DropsPete Droge
Musician Pete Droge joins Justin on Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss his newly released album, Fade Away Blue, and to trace his musical journey from its…
Anywhere The Needle DropsDena Woods
Dena Woods returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops after a long hiatus and the release of the surprise EP, Wrathful Creature. She and Justin have a beautiful…
Anywhere The Needle DropsThe Rocki Button's Jeff Nawrocki
The Rocki Button is an essential creative space in the Michiana art and music scene, bringing culture, creativity, live music, and more to the region. Jeff…
Anywhere The Needle DropsSugar Bomb AtND Live!
It's a special Friday off-week drop of another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! Sugar Bomb joins us at Theory One Studios for a live performance and…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRiver Road Trio
Jonelle Carter, a member of River Road Trio, joins Justin to chat about music, mentoring others in recognizing and using their gifts, female artists supporting…
Anywhere The Needle DropsLexi Adams
Americana singer-songwriter Lexi Adams joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss her life as an independent performing artist, including moving her music…
Anywhere The Needle DropsCity Sun AtND Live!
Surprise! We're bringing you a late night drop with another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! City Sun is in the house at Theory One Studios for an…
Anywhere The Needle DropsPriscilla Sab
Priscilla Sab joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss the progress on her first album, teaching babies music, and giving herself permission to be an…
Anywhere The Needle DropsFROM THE ARCHIVES: Johnny Hickman (Cracker) Remaster
Last week, we spoke to David Lowery of Cracker, so it seemed fitting to hop in the time machine and go back to 2014, when I first sat down with a member of the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsDavid Lowery
David Lowery is the chief singer-songwriter and frontman of the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, as well as a prolific solo artist. David and Cracker…
Anywhere The Needle DropsStephanie J Salisbury
Author Stephanie J Salisbury joins Justin to discuss her newest release,Little Star Finds His Shine, and her ongoing Animals With Issues book series. They…
Anywhere The Needle DropsNathaniel Danger FitzGerald
Nat Fitz has his hands and heart in most things in the South Bend music and art scene. He joins Justin to chat about his bands SPACESHIPS and Dad Jokes, hints…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRebel Noire & The Accomplices AtND Live!
Rebel Noire & The Accomplices return for a live session from Theory One Studios! Join us for an incredible live performance and interview! You can catch the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsWhy Not Both
Kelsie, Aaron, John of Why Not Both join Justin in Theory One Studios for a chat about the latest in the musical world of the midwest indie rock band. We…
Anywhere The Needle DropsChicago Farmer
Midwest "folk and roll" musician, Chicago Farmer, joins Justin to preview his upcoming show, along with his band The Fieldnotes, when they return to Acorn next…
Anywhere The Needle DropsFROM THE ARCHIVES: Justin Wells 2014 Remaster
NOTE: Though we did our best to clean up the sound, there are still remnants of interference in this recording made during our rookie days. Please forgive the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsFROM THE ARCHIVES: Justin Wells 2016 Remaster
We're diving into the time machine! Longtime friend of Red Chuck Productions, Justin Wells, was on the show this past February, so we thought it appropriate to…
Anywhere The Needle DropsAndy Sydow
Andy Sydow was the 2024 runner up in the Singer-Songwriter competition at The Acorn in Three Oaks. He returns in a few weeks to the venue for a headlining…
Anywhere The Needle DropsBobcat Opossum
Ellen and Sean of Bobcat Opossum join me in Theory One Studios, the new home of Anywhere the Needle Drops, to discuss their flavor of traditional music as a…
Anywhere The Needle DropsKian Byrne AtND Live!
We're bringing you another edition of AtND Live, this time with the inaugural appearance of Kian Byrne! Kian's skills spread across multiple genres and…
Anywhere The Needle DropsMay Erlewine
May Erlewine is another example of the best in Michigan music and has long been on Justin's interview wishlist. He and May sit down in the green room of the…
Anywhere The Needle DropsAbbie Thomas Returns For AtND Live!
Abbie Thomas is back on AtND, this time with her band The Crazy Hearts and special guest, Corey Ronell! The team joined us for a fantastic evening in Theory…
Anywhere The Needle DropsRobert Rolfe Feddersen & Terri Ann
Robert Rolfe Feddersen has been rocking audiences since the 90s, first with his high school band turned career group (not to mention Metallica endorsed)…
Anywhere The Needle Drops5 Years of Mix Tapes
Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 21st, 2025 The playlist (available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube): Be (Intro)- Common Open Road…
Anywhere The Needle DropsJustin Wells
Justin Wells might refer to himself as a bit cantankerous, but his music is all about the feels. Heart music, he calls it. Justin has been a friend of the Red…