In this conversation, the band members reflect on their recent reunion shows and discuss the emotional impact of performing live after many years apart. They share insights into the preparation process, including rehearsals and song selection. The discussion highlights the genuine connection they feel with their fans and the nostalgia that comes with revisiting their past work. Ultimately, this talk is a celebration of their musical journey and the lasting significance of their legacy. Listeners will enjoy a stroll down memory lane, as the band members recount Jeremy Enigk's (Sunny Day Real Estate) early involvement in making music with the Poor Old Lu guys and what led to his departure. The faith of many of Poor Old Lu's members has changed since writing their songs in the 90s. As such, they reflect on playing songs that lyrically no longer represent their current belief systems. They discuss which albums they are most proud of, why the latest release, "The Waiting Room" (2002), doesn't feel like part of the “canon" and why a new Poor Old Lu album would. Can Poor Old Lu fans anticipate more music from this iconic band that means so much to so many? Listen to find out.

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Represented on this episode:

Nick Barber | Scott Hunter | Aaron Sprinkle | Jesse Sprinkle | Matthew Schwartz | Lusers | Joey Svendsen | Pacifirecords | Moon Traveling Podcast | The Rumors Are True Podcast

All music courtesy of Poor Old Lu and Mechanical River.

Andrew Schwab takes Project 86 fans on a trip down memory lane with stories pulled from his autobiographical book, I. Need. Truth.: My Life and Times in Project 86. As he walks listeners through the band’s history, he shares the highest of highs and lowest of lows, how the journey has shaped him, and a few things he wishes he’d done differently. Along the way, Andrew mixes in fun stories and tidbits—like who his favorite bands are, which era of Project 86 he enjoyed the most, and why Tooth & Nail initially hesitated to sign them because they “weren’t cool enough.”

At the top of the episode, Joey chats with friend, Brittany Best, about her own music-listening journey of Christian alternative, how she became a Project 86 fan, and her love for Poor Old Lu, Dakota Motor Company, and old-school Christian rap.

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Andrew Schwab | Instagram | Book | Project86

Joey Svendsen, host | Instagram

Brittany Best, guest | Instagram

[Part 2 with Andrew Schwab, releasing soon, will be a deep-dive into the story of all things Project 86]

Andrew Schwab just completed his first novel "OMNI." In this book, Andrew explores society's relationship with metaphysics, AI, and media by providing a mind-bending journey through a fictional civilization in the "not so distant" future. On this episode, Andrew shares a bit about the imaginary world found in the pages of his novel, the reasons behind writing it and his passionate ambition to continue writing novels and recording new Project86 albums that are thematically linked to his dystopian tales.

Over the course of this conversation, Andrew, along with host Joey Svendsen, discuss the future of AI and the potential threats it could pose to mankind. Andrew provides insight into the impact AI will have on younger generations and how they relate to true art. He also argues that humanity isn't counting the cost of technological development, and he articulates how one of the most impactful costs could be humanity becoming less human.

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Andrew Schwab | Instagram | OMNI | Project86

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