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Feb 2023
1h 24m

“Basket Case”—Green Day

The Ringer
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Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to stardom.Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara

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