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The Hold Steady is for Women is a podcast about fandom, taking up space, and reclaiming America's Greatest Bar Band for Dads as America's Greatest Band for Everyone Who Wants to Have a Good Time Tonight. We share our origin stories, favorite shows, scene reports, and most importantly, drive home the fact that The Hold Steady is for all of us. Hosted by Desi, Heidi and Kayleigh. Our intro and outro music is "You Can Make Him Like You," written by The Hold Steady and performed by Early Riser. Follow us on Twitter at @steadyladies Say hi at steadyladies@gmail.com www.thebrokerdealer.net

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The Hold Steady is for Women is a podcast about fandom, taking up space, and reclaiming America's Greatest Bar Band for Dads as America's Greatest Band for Everyone Who Wants to Have a Good Time Tonight. We share our origin stories, favorite shows, scene reports, and most importantly, drive home the fact that The Hold Steady is for all of us. Hosted by Desi, Heidi and Kayleigh. Our intro and outro music is "You Can Make Him Like You," written by The Hold Steady and performed by Early Riser. Follow us on Twitter at @steadyladies Say hi at steadyladies@gmail.com www.thebrokerdealer.net

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English


Episodes
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"Don't talk to me until I've had my Perdido"

4/3/2023
The new album commentary you've all been waiting for... Also, if you want the extremely niche merchandise item we talk about in this episode, let us know. Seriously. Buy The Price of Progress here: https://theholdsteady.bandcamp.com/album/the-price-of-progress Pre-order The Gospel of The Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels here: https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/ths_preorder/ The Starting Line's cover of "I'm Real" https://youtu.be/xiALjHFbUNI ‘The Hold Steady is...

Duration:01:15:35

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"‘Cause the kids at the shows, they’ll have kids of their own" + a chat with Franz Nicolay

1/22/2023
We talked to Franz! He has a stellar new album out now on Don Giovanni Records called New River. We also had a landmark So Much Joy segment... you'll see what we mean. Franz Nicolay - New River - Bandcamp Jimmy Montague Maxwell Stern Franz's solo tour dates The Debutante Hour - "Parking" ‘The Hold Steady is for Women’ is hosted by Desi, Heidi and Kayleigh. Get in touch at steadyladies@gmail.com or on Twitter @steadyladies www.thebrokerdealer.net Our intro and outro music is "You Can...

Duration:01:02:33

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A quick hello!

12/21/2022
We love you and we will be back in mid-January with our first ever INTERVIEW! In the meantime, take care of yourselves and have a wonderful holiday.

Duration:00:00:37

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"Hot Ones"

11/7/2022
In which your heroes share some HOT TAKES - a.k.a. the most overrated AND underrated Hold Steady songs, in our expert opinions. A ghost in Heidi’s apartment made weird noises on this recording. We’re sorry. But our mics worked this time. You’re welcome. Show notes: THS Tour Dad, the inimitable Dave Burton, is recovering from a stroke and his friends and family started this GoFundMe to help with medical bills and other expenses - please give what you can:...

Duration:00:53:58

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"Greek without the tragedy"

10/3/2022
"You Gotta Dance (With Who You Came to the Dance With)" - https://theholdsteady.bandcamp.com/track/you-gotta-dance-with-who-you-came-to-the-dance-with-3 "212 Margarita" - https://theholdsteady.bandcamp.com/track/212-margarita-2 Tiny Mix Tapes review of ‘Almost Killed Me’ - www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/hold-steady-almost-killed-me Craig Finn solo tour dates - https://craigfinn.net/tour When Craig attained Seamless ad-level fame:...
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"Massive Nights and Nervous Coughs"

1/11/2022
We're back, baybee! What have we been up to? How was Massive Nights 2021? Who are The Grifters? How many animals interrupted the making of this episode? Why are men? All these answers and MORE in the first episode of The Hold Steady is for Women in 2022. (Unfortunately, I was watching 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' while writing this episode description and it may have influenced its tone. Sorry. -HV) Important links: Desi and Nosi in matching sweaters:...
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"Hornets and Home Depot"

9/15/2021
We're back from our unannounced (sorry) summer hiatus! We're going on weird shopping trips, sharing a double order of joy/love/respect, talking about Heaven is Whenever B-sides and as always, being frightened by the robot lady voice on Zoom. Follow Desi's perfect daughter Nosi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heythere_nosigirl Watch the long-lost show "Bands on the Run" on Flickerstick's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLjeyVlzx_y-tQdq1D_MFFg The Hold Steady is for Women...
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"50 ways to leave the party"

6/1/2021
In which we talk about a couple of our favorite B-sides from Thrashing Thru the Passion, our feelings about "going back to normal," and Van Morrison's fall from grace. Plus some other stuff. Noel Gallagher complaining while making tea. A selfie from Kayleigh, as promised. Cultaholic on Twitch. The Hold Steady is for Women is hosted by Desi, Heidi and Kayleigh. Our intro and outro music is "You Can Make Him Like You," written by The Hold Steady and covered by Early Riser. Follow us on...
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"Justice for Teeth Dreams"

5/18/2021
In this episode, we tackle the controversial legacy of Teeth Dreams, The Hold Steady's sixth studio album. Join us as we lock our bedroom doors and listen to this record, track by track. We hope this whole thing doesn't frighten you. Justice for Teeth Dreams. Follow us on Twitter at @steadyladies
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"Bleeding money and f*cked"

5/4/2021
Today we finally came back. This episode covers chosen family, politics in music, and consent in the pit (yes, that's a thing). Stay Positive. We f*cking love you.
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"Organs, harpsichords, and in the year of our Lord"

4/21/2021
It's the inaugural episode of The Hold Steady is for Women! We talk about our origin stories, our first shows, our favorite shows, and rewriting the story of what it means to be a Hold Steady fan. Heidi forgot to set up her microphone properly. She's sorry. Rate, review, subscribe, and stay positive. <3
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"Discarded Lifter Puller Lyrics" (Trailer)

3/25/2021
The Hold Steady is for Women is a podcast about fandom, taking up space, and reclaiming the narrative of America's Greatest Bar Band for Dads as America's Greatest Band for Everyone Who Wants to Have a Good Time Tonight. Stay tuned as we share our origin stories, favorite shows, scene reports, and most importantly, drive home the fact that The Hold Steady is for all of us. Hosted by Desi, Heidi and Kayleigh. Music: Early Riser - "You Can Make Him Like You" (The Hold Steady cover) Photo by...