Adam Elk (The Mommyheads) Interview - Coney Island Kid

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Adam Elk (The Mommyheads) Interview - Coney Island Kid

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Sep 26, 2023

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Adam Elk, founder and frontman for Alt/Prog band The Mommyheads joins the podcast to talk about the band's long running history, signing with Geffen and working with Don Was in the '90s, the new album Coney Island Kid, and more.

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Sep 26, 2023

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