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Former 'Hole' drummer Patty Schemel on music and drug addiction

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Dec. 11, 2017

Photo of Patty Schemel by Darcy Hemley

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High flying rock n' roll days, and a sordid life after 'Hole' fell apart

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Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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