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ep26 The Wheat Pool reunites
released October 23, 2025
2:27:20

The Wheat Pool

“Delicate tales of life masked beneath amped-up Canadiana; a songwriter’s band, stirring the irreverent spirit of Neil Young in their sturdy indie-rock stride; evolved alt-country by four guys busting their ass.”

In this special episode of "Almost Famous Enough," host Glen Erickson reunites with his former bandmates from The Wheat Pool — Robb Angus, Mike Angus, and Stephane Dagenais—for an in-depth, heartfelt, and often hilarious conversation about their journey as a band, their music, and the enduring bonds of friendship.

Key Topics & Highlights:

• The Wheat Pool Story: The band reflects on their origins, the meaning behind their name, and the unique arc of their career from 2005 to 2012, including two albums and an EP.
• Life After the Band: Each member shares what they’ve been up to since the band’s last show, including career changes, family life, and new creative pursuits.
• Band Dynamics: The group reminisces about touring, recording, and the rare chemistry that kept them close—highlighting both the fun and the challenges of life on the road.
• Songwriting & Albums: Deep dives into the making of their records "Township" and "Hauntario," the evolution of their songwriting, and the role of producers in shaping their sound.
• Favorite Songs: The band and fans discuss their favorite Wheat Pool tracks, the stories behind them, and what makes certain songs so meaningful.
• Fan Questions: The episode features questions from listeners and family, including a touching moment when Glen’s daughter Alexi asks the band to play at her future wedding.
• Band Breakup & Legacy: Honest conversation about why the band ended, the realities of the music industry, and the emotional impact of moving on.
• Reunion Shows & The Future: Reflections on their reunion gigs, the possibility of new music, and what it would take for another show or album.
• Tour Stories: Memorable (and sometimes horrendous) sleeping arrangements, favorite venues, and the camaraderie that made it all worthwhile.

Guest website: https://www.thewheatpool.com
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewheatpool/

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:59 Reunion and Reflections

07:07 Life After the Band

11:05 Touring Tales and Challenges

15:37 Band Dynamics and Personal Growth

35:42 Reflecting on Early Band Days

36:29 Memorable Gigs and Band Conflicts

39:06 Songwriting and First Album

43:56 Recording Challenges and Evolution

48:09 Personal Stories B