My First Car
My First Car
Podcast Description
Hey, I’m Elija Kirby. After spending years playing in garage bands and podcasting, I decided to start a new show where I talk with people about their first car. A podcast all about the vehicle that started it all: the first ride that got us on the road and set the course for the adventures that followed. Each episode, I sit down with friends, fellow musicians, and guests from all walks of life to talk about their first car. From a beat-up hand-me-down to a shiny new dream car, I want to hear the stories, the memories, and the lessons that came with that first set of wheels. That first car is never just a car.... it’s a rite of passage, a symbol of freedom, and usually, a little bit of chaos.
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Explores themes of nostalgia, freedom, and personal growth, with episodes featuring diverse narratives such as a musician recalling chaotic road trips in a 1978 Plymouth Volare and a reflection on reckless youthful antics in a 1989 Buick Riviera, emphasizing the life lessons learned through car ownership.
Hey, I’m Elija Kirby. After spending years playing in garage bands and podcasting, I decided to start a new show where I talk with people about their first car. A podcast all about the vehicle that started it all: the first ride that got us on the road and set the course for the adventures that followed. Each episode, I sit down with friends, fellow musicians, and guests from all walks of life to talk about their first car. From a beat-up hand-me-down to a shiny new dream car, I want to hear the stories, the memories, and the lessons that came with that first set of wheels. That first car is never just a car…. it’s a rite of passage, a symbol of freedom, and usually, a little bit of chaos.
I hung out with Noah Schafer and Tom Hill from our old crust punk band Toxic Shock Syndrome for a conversation we recorded back in February. We spent some time remembering our former vocalist Josh Nordwall who passed away in 2006. I know we mentioned he was maybe 6’4″ but no the dude was a towering 6′ 7″! We look back on the early days of our first band Sugar & Spikes, how TSS got its start, share a few stories from the road, and revisit some of the chaotic dumb shenanigans that happened along the way. The reunion show for Toxic Shock Syndrome will be on August 15th at The Eclipse in Bismarck,ND as part of the Hardcore Homecoming Fest.
Have a memorable first car story or just want to reach out for more info? I’d love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]
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