
RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow
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Show overview
RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 275 episodes, alongside 93 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 29 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 97 episodes published. Published by Barlow Lou.
From the publisher
Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 275 episodesRAW of FAME: the Sconnisodes
profoundly belated birthday shout-outs
talkin' summer tour plans
Melissa from Montreal
RAW of Fame: big double juicy
RAW of Fame: zig-zag REMASTERED
mini-music-monday: circle game
mini-music-monday: the breezes
'stuff people sent' part II, war pigs and the apocalypse fetish
RAW of FAME: red light fever..Izzy's CVS jingle

S4 Ep 156RAW of Fame: silent but deadly the Laurel Canyon experience
EAs Lou and Adelle gather themselves and adjust the The Shift, why not listen to an olden show of yore! Lou was in a Hollywood Movie many years ago (Laurel Canyon starring Francis McDormand, look it up! ) and told the very unglamorous stinky story. He also sings the movie's pivotal tune: Shade and Honey by Sparklehorse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 156FEB hbd shout-outs, a Lou tune in-progress, and a fan's cassette tape from 1992 (could it be you?)
EThis week Lou shares a 30+ y.o.song from a fan known only as 'Terry C from Connecticut'. He and Adelle catch up on birthday shout-outs then he launches into an unrehearsed new song from a mysterious new project. The Barlow Family General Store will be open for one weekend again this month! 11am-4pm March 28+29. Come hang out! 44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA 01301Paid subscribers to our Substack receive a 20% off coupon to the BFGS on-line (and in person)!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 155The Shift
EAdelle’s mom Valerie has passed away after a two year struggle with ALS. Adelle and Lou talk about it.The Barlow Family General Store is delightful gift shop carrying not only Lou’s music and personalized, handwritten lyrics, but a variety niche gifts curated by Adelle! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/*a recent addition: awesome cassette mixtapes curated by Back of Beyond Press from Minneapolis! (look under the “music” tab)*Substack..'cause archived music from the pod lives there along with thoughtful essays etc. etc. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 154retroactive birthday shout-outs, sensory issues and cat floss
E4-Track Man dominates, Psychocandy (the cat) investigates, and a Stevie Wonder song is on endless Izzy repeat. Also, Lou embraces a Netflix gameshow (Floor is Lava).The Barlow Family General Store, more than ever, is a wonderful place for gifts...music related (handwritten lyrics) and much, much, more!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Our Substack still houses a dizzying array of pod-related stuff: music, essays and more!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTube: https://youtu.be/lzlU7HBOmcM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 153Lizz Winstead convo part 2
EPerfectly dovetailing from talking about the crisis in Minnesota to reproductive rights and activism, Adelle and Lizz continue their sweet, coherent, discussion. Lou, still searching for a connection, offers paranoia and a pre-recorded version of his song Privatize after Adelle encourages him to share one of his political songs with Lizz. WATCH on LouTube!https://youtu.be/I6udJOvhQLsFollow Lizz'z organization!https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3JkListen to her Feminist Buzzkill podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/march-for-life-madness-with-kristin-hady/id1575776538?i=1000747413502support RAW Impressions by joining our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/our online store is happening, bespoke lyric-art, knitwear, cozy household items, music.. stuff we make and like, we share!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 152feelin' minnesota : the Lizz Winstead conversation part 1
EAdelle and Lou are joined by activist/comedian Lizz Winstead to discuss what's happening in Minneapolis. Lizz'z podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-buzzkills/id1575776538?i=1000747413502Lizz'z abortion rights organization:https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3Jkcome hang out with Adelle and Lou at the Barlow Family General Store Valentine's pop-up Feb 7-8 11-4 44 Chapman St.Greenfield MA 10301 https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/JOIN our Substack:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 151tiny tunes tuesday: LOVE for sale
EGently hyping the BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL / WORKS ON PAPER Valentine's pop-up shop (Feb 7-8, 11-4, 44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA!) Lou plays Adelle his favorite love song. Love by John Lennon.WATCH THIS:https://youtu.be/WDgGJIOUc10we started OUR Substack ages ago! It’s still going!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/The Barlow Family General Store is ALWAYS on-line!!!Get some handwritten lyrics!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 150tiny tunes tuesday: a tale of two Crayons
ELou digs up a 7" from a band called Crayon and a cassette from a band called Crayon. Two different bands, one from Bellingham Washington, the other from Sydney Australia, both from the 1990s. Lou attempts to explain it all and covers both. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/4amomZN2TkUSHOP the Barlow Family General Storehttps://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 149Animals Drifting Here and 'Dere
E4-Track Man critiques 3 years of RAW Impressions and urges Lou and Adelle to do better. Pumpkin the cat visits the studio and audibly meows. 4-Track Man mocks Lou and interrupts Adelle as she makes a painful admission. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/4QhFlmY4u0MJoin our Substack https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/handwritten lyrics, knitwear, rare music, and hand-held cassette recorders!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 148RUINED by Games People Play
bonusEFor this Tiny Tunes Tuesday, part 2 of his RUINED series, Lou plays one of the first songs he learned on guitar: Games People Play by Joe South. He discusses how it's finger-wagging lyrics impacted his future songwriting attempts (it RUINED them).WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/HbS9t7LBXqQYou too can own Emerson and be Lo-Fi like Lou! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/products/emerson-portable-cassette-player-recorder-w-amfm-radio You can join the Barlow Family General Substack and READ Adelle's poignant essays and HEAR Lou's collected podcast music! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.