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Oliver Stone's "The Doors" with Bret Berg of Museum of Home Video Aug 30, 2025

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Surprise! In this bonus episode Graham is joined by Bret Berg of Museum of Home Video to discuss Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “The Doors”. MLD is honored to collaborate with MoHV and present Bret’s edit as the inaugural entry in the long awaited MLDMMC (Major Label Debut Music Movie Club).
Join us and tune in to the stream on Museum of Home Video Tuesday, September 2 at 7:30pm PST (10:30pm EST)
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MLD News - Oasis Review Aug 27, 2025

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Graham saw Oasis aand he's gonna tell you about it!
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"The Simpsons Sing The Blues" with Alan Siegel Aug 20, 2025

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Graham is joined by Alan Siegel, fellow Simpsons fan and author of "Stupid TV, Be More Funny", to discuss the 1990 album, "The Simpsons Sing The Blues". They talk about the album as well as the early years of the show, and why The Simpsons holds such a massive space in our hearts. Also, Ye Rustic Inn's buffalo wings.
Check out Alan's book "Stupid TV, Be More Funny"
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“Moaning’ Lisa Blues” (1:47)
“Born Under A Bad Sign” (15:35)
“Bartman” (18:55)
“Deep Deep Trouble” (22:40)
“Look At All Those Idiots” (26:20)
“See You Smile” (34:10)
“The Monorail Song” (39:14)
“It Was A Very Good Beer” (42:00)
“Baby On Board” (58:00)
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MLD News - Border Disorder Aug 13, 2025

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Intrepid correspondent Graham discusses an issue from the front lines of Canadian indie band touring: the current situation of US work visas.
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Music Publicity with Brendan Bourke of The Syndicate Aug 06, 2025

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Graham is joined by veteran music industry publicity wizard, Brendan Bourke. They discuss his work with a seemingly endless list of artists including Elliott Smith, Broken Social Scene, Interpol, Clinic, and Tegan and Sara to name just a few. Word has it Brendan is probably solely responsible for Feist's "Let It Die" getting released in the US as well...
Also, Jerquee and Bob's Texas Jalapeno Chips.
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Check out Bodega, Big Special, Dead Tooth, Nancy Ajram, Autoheart, and Weakened Friends.
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MLD News - Ozzy, Lucy and Hulk...y Jul 30, 2025

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul pay homage to Hulk and Ozzy and discuss what Lacy Dacus is up to. Also, Graham's ranking of Coldplay albums.
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"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain" with Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn Jul 23, 2025

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Graham is joined by Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn, authors of Tearing Down The Orange Curtain, to talk about the history and legacy of Orange County's explosive punk scene.
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Social Distortion “Mommy’s Little Monster” (7:06)
Agent Orange “Bloodstains” (7:22)
T.S.O.L. “Sounds Of Laughter” (8:02)
China White “Dangerzone” (8:14)
The Vandals “Wanna Be Manor” (8:21)
Pennywise “Bro Hymn” (15:20)
Millencolin “Lozin’ Must” (15:34)
The Offspring “Bad Habit” (16:35)
Adolescents “Amoeba” (17:11)
Social Distortion “Story Of My Life” (19:53)
Ink & Lead “So Drunk, So Many Hotdogs” (21:02)
The Mechanics “No Brakes” (47:44)
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A Major Label Debut Midsummer Manifesto Jul 16, 2025

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Graham Wright is here and he's never wrong.
Welcome to Wednesdays!
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Green Day - "Dookie" with Rob Cavallo Jul 09, 2025

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Do you have the time,
To listen to me pod?
Graham is joined by music production legend Rob Cavallo to discuss his role in Green Day's 1994 album, Dookie. Rob shares his perspective on production, Green Day's rise through the realms of rock stardom, and the superior way to tune your guitar. Also bagels.
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Green Day "When I Come Around" (2:50)
The Muffs “Big Mouth” (11:21)
Green Day “She (4-Track Demo)” (12:35)
“Chump/Longview” (44:52)
“Basket Case” (45:49)
“She” (46:45)
“Basket Case (Demo)” (52:18)
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MLD Announcement - Wednesdays Jul 07, 2025

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul deliver breaking news about Wednesday on Monday.
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