Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World

Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast celebrating the music of the mod lifestyle, as well as mod-influenced music from past eras. You'll hear everything from power pop to rock, soul to ska, acid jazz to lounge, and whatever falls in between. One of the things which has impressed me most in life was the mod movement in England, which was an incredible, youthful thing." -- Pete Townshend, The Who, 1968 Catalogued here are the sights and sounds of mod as I understand it. Much will be familiar to other mods. I realize many narrow-minded people, mods and others, will look at much of this and dismiss it as not truly "mod." So be it. However you view it, I hope you enjoy exploring these sights and sounds as much as I did putting them together.

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Recent Reviews

Streamline Modern

Always interesting - Great for new discoveries

I got horribly behind on my Mister Suave and decided recently ato try and catch up. I’ve basically been binging on episodes from 2017, 2018, and 2019. What a fun soundtrack to work by! Want an episode to try out first? Try this one: Blast Off # 434. I think I must have discovered 5 new-to-me bands on that episode alone. Some of my favorite episodes are his cocktail lounge editions and his holiday specials. I also love his iPod shuffle episodes and garage rock episodes. If you’re a snotty mod purist you will be disappointed. He has a more expanded palette than that. But no matter what he plays, it’s almost always interesting, funny or just wow. Enjoy.
alexg55

mr. suave's mod mod world

This podcast covers so much great music that it never disappoints ! Rob Suave does his homework and if you listen, you are going to learn things about the music you love.
Robedinpurple

Mr. Suave is the man

Been listening for over 10 years and I’m not exaggerating when I say mos of my new music exposure originates from this show or lines of exploration that this show starts me on. Thanks!!
Happy Introvert

A Great Place to Find New Music

I just listened to Episode #416 and the first half was a treasure trove of new music for me. I especially Next Time Around by Stone Foundation and This is Most Certainly True by Michael Simmons. The closer, Starry Eyes by They Might Be Giants is great too! Thank you much Mr. Suave!! Now to download your vast back library of older episodes and continue treasure hunting.
Jimmy Rituals

Jimmy Rituals

Good Shizznit!
LA Chipp

Great Fun!

I have listened to a few different episodes and they are all so different but still so much fun. Thanks and please keep it up.
EH2Fourth

Great find!!!

So far, I love every show, keep up the good work.
Steve Burton

First Rate!

Good variety and good instincts of selection...which is what it's all about!
Landy Shark

Can't go without my Mod Mod World

Hands down the best podcast out there for the mod genre. From the 60's bands, 80's mod revival in San Diego, to modern power pop...this show has it all and Rob is one suave cat.. Love it.
Mick Hubbard, MFVRTS

Really GEAR!!

This is one of my top two favorite music podcasts. It doesn't get any better than MOD. Clean living under difficult circumstances. Smart, hip, funny, serious and stylish. Mr. Suave's got it all, the host with the most!
ThomasVanS

This is the Best by Far

I can't believe there is a podcast devoted to the mod movement. Because of this podcast, it has made me take a look at other bands that have shaped this movement, from Weller, the Who, the Jam, and many others (to many to mention). Keep up the great work Mr. Suave so that others can see the importance this British movement had on American music and vise versa!
Frutchey2020

What the hell is "mod"?

I don't know exactly what qualifies as mod but I sure od like what Rob plays. But seriously, what qualifies as mod music because he's crossing a lot of genres and styles and time periods. I know there was mod music in the 60s in England and a mod revival. Seems he mostly plays britpop here. I like it all though.