Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori Amos

Latest Episodes:

Under the Pink / Tori Turned me Gay Feb 27, 2024

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On this week’s episode of Messing with the Master, Matt, Joey, and Kristen travel to a (sonic) desert garden in Taos, New Mexico, to explore Tori's sophomore album Under the Pink. Joey explains how Tori Amos turned him gay, Matt recalls how a Drag Queen at the Gold Coast brought Tori into his life, and Kristen discusses being emotionally unavailable as the Heterosexual-in-Residence. Themes of queer identity, womanhood, betrayal, and romance are explored. Under the Pink playlists: KK, JV, MM Find Messing with the Master on YouTube and Instagram (@messingwiththemaster)

Native Invader / Ralph Nader Invader Feb 15, 2024

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Content warning: This episode includes discussions of SA, DV, suicide. Take care while listening. On this week’s episode of Messing with the Master, Kristen, Matt and Joey unpack the mystical complexities of Tori Amos’ 2017 gem, Native Invader, which chillingly encapsulates the doomsday tensions of the era in an atmospheric sonic snapshot of the personal, the political and the otherworldly. The year prior to the album’s release saw Amos in full-fledged activist mode with her contribution to the Netflix documentary Audrie & Daisy - the soaring original song “Flicker” - making global headlines as she once again lent her voice to victims and survivors of sexual assault. Behind the scenes, Matt inexplicably found himself working alongside Tori as she laid the groundwork for one of the most timely and emotionally resonant records of her career - as his own life went from dream to nightmare. Native Invader playlists: KK, JV, MM Find Messing with the Master on YouTube and Instagram (@messingwiththemaster)

Scarlet's Walk / Scarlet's Wok Feb 04, 2024

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Three lifelong Tori Amos fans reflect on the iconic singer-songwriter’s catalog by thoughtfully and intentionally reorganizing each album into fresh playlists that explore Tori’s musical legacy as well their own interconnected personal narratives and friendship, which began with a shared passion for Tori’s music over 20 years ago. This week on the first episode of Messing with the Master, Joey, Kristen, and Matt are taking a sonic road trip across a post 9/11 America with one of Tori’s undisputed masterpieces, Scarlet’s Walk, which this past fall celebrated its 20th anniversary. Scarlet's Walk playlists: Joey | Kristen | Matt Find Messing with the Master on YouTube and Instagram (@messingwiththemaster)

Preview: Episode 1 Scarlet's Walk (Messing with the Master, Season 1) Feb 01, 2024

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A quick preview of Joey, Matt, and Kristen discussing Scarlet's Walk. The first episode of Messing with the Master coming February 2024! :D