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Toadies Talk New Music and Pointfest 2025 on The Tippy Jo Show and Midwest Mixtape Podcast

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The legendary Toadies join The Tippy Jo Show in this special crossover episode with the Midwest Mixtape Podcast—just in time for their massive appearance at Pointfest in St. Louis this Saturday, May 17th! 🤘🔥

Donivan Blair chats with Tippy from The Barn Studio and dive into everything from the band’s new, darker-toned album "The Charmer"—recorded with the late, great Steve Albini—to their honest, no-frills approach to live performance and creative collaboration.

The conversation touches on the emotional weight of recording with Albini just weeks before his passing, and how that experience shaped the band’s perspective moving forward. Donivan opens up about his early struggles adapting to the Toadies’ pick-style bass playing and how playing alongside seasoned musicians pushed his growth. They also reflect on the band’s recent Toadies Day celebration in Fort Worth, share some unexpected love for cover songs—including a surprise shoutout from Kelly Clarkson—and explore Donivan’s deep passion for jujitsu, along with his plans for a new book that combines martial arts and personal growth.

📍 Don’t miss The Toadies live at Pointfest this weekend in St. Louis—where they'll be performing fan favorites and giving you a taste of The Charmer.
🎶 Listen to exclusive stories behind the new music and more, only on The Tippy Jo Show x Midwest Mixtape Podcast!

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 Stream "The Charmer" and the rest of the Toadies catalog—coming soon!

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