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Episode 146: George Harrison Part 1 – A Lovely Structure Jan 13, 2021

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Known as the "silent Beatle", George Harrison was the youngest member of the band, but that didn't mean he had a lack of any talent. The true dark horse of The Beatles, some of their biggest hits would be penned by this man. But for now we're going to tell you about baby George, how he came to play guitar, join the biggest pop group of all time, and got into plenty of mischief along the way.
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Episode 145: Ringo Starr – Ringle Dingle ‘Em Jan 06, 2021

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We're taking the next several weeks to look at each Beatle as an individual, and we're starting with someone who raises different controversy than the other three. Ringo Starr has to be one of the most underrated musicians in history. One would think his inclusion in the biggest band of all time would earn him more respect than it did. In this episode we go into Ringo's past, how he got his name, ended up in The Beatles, and spent a majority of his life outside of that unforgettable band. And where some want to push him aside as a talentless hack, we make the argument about how that is completely untrue.
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Episode 144: Top of the Rocks 2020 – Give Em The Slap Dec 16, 2020

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It's time to close up another year, this one being much spicier than others. But we still want to give you our top 10 songs that we heard this year. And in true Rock Candy fashion, Maggie keeps it dancey while Ashleigh keeps it metal. We get properly drunk and go on our usual tangents about musicians that we love, those that we hate, lament the concerts missed, and hail our true savior, beer/cider.
Thank you to each and every one of you lovely listeners out there. This year has been a lot for all of us, and we hope you're getting through the best you can. Try to stay positive and keep your heads up for better things in 2021. Party on!
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Episode 143: Interview with Enoch “Skeeter” Thompson of Scream Dec 09, 2020

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This week we have the pleasure to present our interview with Enoch "Skeeter" Thompson, known for his place in the DC hardcore punk scene in the band Scream (you may remember them as the group Dave Grohl was a part of before Nirvana). Back in the late 70's, Enoch joined up with his friends Franz, Kent, and Peter based around their common ground of music. Scream came soon after, the first band to release a full length album on Dischord records. We discuss the community of the DC punk scene in the 80's, hear the best "how I got my first guitar" story, ask his thoughts and feelings on the BLM movement, and so much more.
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Episode 142: The B-52’s – There Ya Go! Dec 02, 2020

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This week we want to shine a light on one a band whose true talents get overlooked. The B-52's may seem like just your standard party band, but they are so much more than that. Their technically sound instrumentation mixed with quirky lyrics run much deeper than a simple song about piling into a massive car for a road trip to a cabin. This band worked hard and put in the time and made the connections, earning them a rightful place in music history throughout the decades. And along the way they teach us to celebrate our own uniqueness and try to have a little fun here and there.
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Episode 141: Music in Society – I Guess The Kids Aren’t Alright Nov 24, 2020

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This week we delve into the age old question, does music actually have any influence on the people that commit crimes? (Spoiler: no) We tell the tale of the TWO stories that Pearl Jam's infamous single 'Jeremy' is based on and it's cultural impact. From there we go into a few well known instances where rock music was blamed for influencing the youth to cause chaos and harm to the world around them. From Columbine to the current cancel culture, many musicians have felt the ire and grief of parents and outspoken members of the public looking to point the finger at someone for their tragic experiences. We discuss the situations and how the artists react to such heavy accusations and how this affects musical expression.
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Episode 140: Nine Inch Nails Part 2 – Writes Good Music, Rescues Greyhounds Nov 18, 2020

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In this episode we continue down the spiral of Nine Inch Nails' story. We cover the latter half of their career, starting with the end of last century, where Trent and his collaborators brought a new sound and vision to their fans. Addictions and depression still threaten to bring down the whole operation and Trent has to make some tough choices to keep the integrity of his music yet still bring it to the masses. We also touch on the projects that end up making him a bigger name than just as a rock star, but with film and tv as well.
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Episode 139: Nine Inch Nails Part 1 – Angry Janitor Nov 11, 2020

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We start to tell the tale of the band that brought industrial music to the mainstream, or more specifically, the man. Nine Inch Nails is Trent Reznor, a kid from the midwest who knew there was more out there for him than corn fields and quiet communities. But his journey was a real personal struggle, and his music makes that plain to see. Trent worked hard on his craft to the point where it became all consuming. He saw the apathy and despair in the world and found it brought him down as well, and music would become his primary outlet for these feelings. Despite falling into some unsavory habits, he managed to become a chart-topping rock star and took advantages of some opportunities of a lifetime.
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Episode 138: Pat Benatar – Go Sit In The Parking Lot Nov 04, 2020

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This week we finally cover a true feminist rock icon. Pat Benatar didn't believe she needed to compromise her values just to sell a record. And since her fame exploded in the 80's, she has been influencing people all around the world to do the same. We discuss where her iconic looks came from, how her band helped her to create the perfect kind of rock to go with her operatic voice, and of course all the garbage her label put her through along the way. Take some time and listen as we celebrate this amazing woman of rock n roll!
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Episode 137: Halloween Playlist III – with Special Guests Jukebox Zeroes! Oct 28, 2020

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It's the most wonderful time of the year - HALLOWEEN! And we are once again doing our classic Halloween playlist, but this time, not alone. We bring in Pat and Lilz from the podcast Jukebox Zeroes for the fun. Join us for in depth conversations about great Halloween songs, aquariums, delicious thematic beers, the true meaning of Halloween, mourn the continued loss of lime skittles, and so much more! Ashleigh finally discusses her beef with Ghost and Maggie likes ska. Everyone drinks too much, but we still have on point hot takes about tunes that will really zazz up your spoopy playlist!
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