Ep. #1154: Ryan Hemsworth

Ryan Hemsworth returns to discuss Numbskull, raising a young family in Ottawa, Ontario, why he began playing guitar again after years of primarily writing on electronic and computer-oriented instruments, revisiting his youthful inspirations and memories in writing these new songs, how boredom ignites one’s imagination, reading books, the way he collaborated and wrote lyrics with guests like Tegan and Sara, MSPAINT, Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties, Nana Lourdes, and allie, a bit of chatter about Beastie Boys and Beach Boys, the new Norm Macdonald documentary, upcoming shows, other future plans, and much more.

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