Beyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBeyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
Recent episodes include "The Rhythms of Rhode Island: Ian O'Neill on Deer Tick's New Album | Pops & Hisses" (22 September 2026, 32 minutes), "311's Summer Vibes: A Chat with Nick Hexum | Pops & Hisses" (4 August 2026, 18 minutes), and "Maha Music Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup | Pops & Hisses" (31 March 2026, 39 minutes).
Pops and Hisses publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for Pops and Hisses is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pops and Hisses requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pops and Hisses's contact route on record: verified email.
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Pops and Hisses is a music podcast with 58 episodes published.
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In this episode of Pops and Hisses, Kevin sits down with Ian O'Neill, guitarist of the Rhode Island rock band Deer Tick, to dive into their latest album, Coin O Matic. Ian shares his passion for the record, which...
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In this episode of Pops and Hisses, Kevin welcomes back Nick Hexum, frontman and guitarist of 311, for an insightful conversation ahead of their highly anticipated show in Omaha. Nick shares his excitement about...
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Kevin chats with Maha Music Festival to talk reveal and talk through the 2026 lineup. Plus, they talk about how this year’s lineup was assembled, the Riverfront venue and how to support Maha Music Festival. Podcast...
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In this episode of Pops and Hisses, Kevin sits down with Damian Kulash of OK Go for an engaging conversation that dives deep into the band's creative journey. Known for their groundbreaking music videos, Damian shares...
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What are the best music festivals in Omaha? Kevin lays out every awesome summer music festival happening in and around Omaha. AND learn what fantastic festivals are within driving distance including Lollapalooza...
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Kevin sits down with John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—for a heartfelt conversation about the stories behind his biggest hits, what it’s like performing with a string quartet, and why he’s excited to return to the...
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Kevin takes a swing at the best and worst songs about baseball. From heartfelt tributes to absolute strikeouts, he breaks down which songs knock it out of the park and which ones should have been left in the dugout...
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Kevin breaks down why Ticketmaster fees are so high and whether there’s a way to avoid paying them. From service charges to facility fees, he explains where your money really goes when you buy concert tickets. Plus, get...
Episode #51
Kevin breaks down the Top 10 Must-See Concerts in Omaha for 2025, covering legendary artists, rising stars and hiddden gems you won’t want to miss. Including rock, country and indie, there’s something for everyone...
Episode #50
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Episode #49
Kevin sits down with Kevin Martin, frontman from grunge rock band Candlebox, to talk about the brand new album called The Long Goodbye. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to...
Episode #48
Kevin sits down with Chad Sexton, drummer from rock band 311, to talk about the TOPIC. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to the Pops and Hisses podcast...
Episode #47
Kevin sits down with Robby Takac, bassist of Goo Goo Dolls, to talk about the 30th anniversary of Superstar Car Wash and the 25th anniversary of Dizzy Up the GIrl as well as new singles such as Run All Night and their...
Episode #46
Kevin sits down with singer, guitarist and songwriter Matt Whipkey to talk about his album, Gummi Soul, which pays tribute to The Beatles’ classic Rubber Soul. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at...
Episode #45
Kevin talks concerts — the biggest bands on tour this year — as well as the best ways to buy concert tickets. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to the Pops and Hisses...
Episode #44
Kevin sits down with Amy and Paul from indie rock band Rural Alberta Advantage to talk about their new spring tour, their latest EP, Rise, and why it takes so long for them to record songs. Podcast episodes, music news...
Episode #43
Kevin sits down with Dom and Jeremy from DJ, jazz and hip-hop duo Big Gigantic to talk about their 2023 tour and the album “Brighter Future 2.” Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com...
Episode #42
Kevin sits down with Amanda Shires — country singer, songwriter and fiddler — to talk about the her new solo album, Take It Like a Man; her work with the Highwomen; her work with husband Jason Isbell; and a whole lot...
Episode #41
Kevin sits down with Hays Ragdale from indie rock band The Prescriptions ahead of the release of their new album, Time Apart. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to the Pops...
Episode #40
Kevin sits down with singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors about his music and tour dates. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com Subscribe to the Pops and Hisses...
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