Feral Zone 28 JAKE FLACK: THOUSAND $ CAR REVISITED

Feral Zone 28 JAKE FLACK: THOUSAND $ CAR REVISITED

From Troubled Men Podcast by René and Manny

January 15, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 28

About this episode

Jake Flack joins René to discuss his musical journey and experiences in the D.C. music scene.

The award-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Neptunes, Thousand $ Car, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, King Soul, and FLACK started his first band with Steve Watson and Pete Gordon in middle school, and were packing D.C. clubs with underage kids throughout high school. Back in town to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kingpin, Jake joins René in the Feral Zone to discuss the long, strange trip. Topics include the 1990s, early sets, Elvis 45s, Blue Velvet Studio, Tom Stern, songwriting, youth hockey, NRBQ, Ft. Reno, D.C. punk rock, Marion Barry, a summer job, Sean Mencher, moving to Austin, Latin class, Davis McLarty, Miles Zuniga, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Mojo Nixon and the Toad Liquors, John Maloney, Rob Savoy, the Bluerunners, Mark Walton, the Mermaid Lounge, a nickname, Dave George, Steve Werthheimer, the Continental Club, Rock'n'Bowl, John Gros, Derek Huston, the Ray Ban stage, the Mistreaters, Tom Clifford, Alex Chilton, "High Priest," tribute bands, Ford's Theater, Johnny Depp, Peter Criss, a VFW gig, and much more. Break and Outro Music: "Acting the Fool" and "Corner Store" by FLACK Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop…

People in this episode

Host: René

Guest: Jake Flack

Topics covered

  • music
  • interviews
  • D.C. punk rock
  • songwriting
  • 1990s culture
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • Jake Flack
  • D.C. punk rock
  • Thousand $ Car
  • music history
  • 1990s
  • songwriting
  • Kingpin anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Neptunes, Thousand $ Car, Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, King Soul, FLACK, NRBQ, D.C. punk rock

Books & works: Blue Velvet Studio, Acting the Fool, Corner Store

Places: Austin, D.C.

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