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Episode 97: Big Country – He Definitely Left His Mark Dec 04, 2019

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You might only know them as a one-hit wonder, but this Scottish rock band is so much more than that. Big Country came out swinging in the early 80's with their debut album, The Crossing, which made them a worldwide success. But why didn't their hits keep coming outside of the UK? We talk about their story, compare them to similar acts of the time, and look at all the little hiccups that stopped these guys from having the staying power that they were clearly capable of. We also talk about how their discography is totally worth a listen through and how they deserved better than just being seen as having one hit song in the states. And while you learn about these underdogs, why not drink yourself up from Harvest from Oxbow Brewing!
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Episode 96: Alanis Morissette – So Many Journals Nov 27, 2019

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Get ready to bring out the angry woman inside you this week, cause we're talking about the alt queen herself, Alanis Morissette! She's always been drawn to music, since she was a child, making it easy for her to fit right into the bubble gum pop of 80's Canada. We give you the story on how this chick went from surface-level to sincere when she went full rock with her 90's hits that we sill know well today. And she never stopped making music, we go into what she did after her rise to fame and how she spends her time in the industry now. To really feel the full depth of this woman's soul, pour yourself a glass of Jagged Little Pils from Lighthouse Brewing and get ready for the Lilith Fair of podcasts!
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Episode 95: Rammstein – That’s Sausage To Me Nov 20, 2019

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You may not understand their lyrics, but you can't deny the powerhouse of sound that is the German band, Rammstein. Entertaining the world for 25 years with amazing live shows and provocative music videos, these guys have been operating under the same 6 band mates since day one. How do they do it? What is it about their music that transcended the barriers of language to make them as beloved as they are? Well, in this episode we tackle those questions and give you the full story on this work horse of a band. And get pretty frisky when it comes to the discussion of their progressive ideas on sex. Maybe take this as an opportunity to enjoy a nice Helles beer while you listen, preferably the hot dog variety.
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Episode 94: Dream Theater – Stretch Armstrong It Nov 13, 2019

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Hope you've got some extra time this week to talk about an extra special band, the one and only Dream Theater! Their legacy of epic tunes are only measured by the legacy of their unmatched techniques. Find out how a bunch of nerds got together at one of the most renowned music schools in all the world, only to drop out and become a household name in the world of progressive metal. We debate on how long is too long for a song and cover probably the most innocuous addict we ever will on this show. Before tuning in, why not find the band's beer van and grab yourself a tall boy of their own brew from Barrier Brewing Co to really set the mood for this fun tale!
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Episode 93: Bad Cover Songs – With Special Guest Jukebox Zeroes Nov 06, 2019

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We've already discussed cover songs we love, but what about cover songs we hate? This week we go on a journey with our friends Pat and Lilz from Jukebox Zeroes to discuss the covers that nobody asked for, but we got anyway. From classic tunes to guilty pleasures, nothing is sacred to these pillars of hubris! Come spend the next hour and a half with us wondering why as we look into a whole lotta coulda, but not a lotta shoulda.
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Episode 92: Halloween Playlist 2 – Respectfully Goth Oct 30, 2019

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It's the end of another October, which means another Halloween playlist to give you some new ideas to spice up your current jams with! We run the spectrum of spooky songs, from indie diddies, to electronica, to rock, and anything in-between! Maggie attempts bring the variety while Ashleigh hits hard with the songs based on true crime stories. You really can't go wrong with these selections, just like you can't go wrong with picking yourself up a cool bottle of Bring Out Your Dead from Bellwoods Brewing! Hope these tunes make your Halloween party the raddest creepshow in town!
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Episode 91: Rob Zombie – Party City Vincent Price Oct 23, 2019

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This week to close out our creepy musicians of the spooky month of Halloween, we are going all in with Rob Zombie! A man who, since childhood, inserted his topsy turvy style horror into all arts forms he could. We discuss everything from his childhood to his time in the commercial success that was White Zombie to his unexpectedly impressive solo career. We even talk about his movies, or at least the fact that he did them. The titles of which are much easier to say than that of his solo album titles. So barricade yourself away from the zombie horde with a White Russian from Left Hand Brewing and let us regale you with the stories of this staple in the horror world.
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Episode 90: Robert Johnson – Nation Sack Oct 16, 2019

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We switch things up this Spooptober with a musician who isn't scary himself, but has a legend based in dealings with the devil himself. Robert Johnson didn't start off as the amazing bluesman we know him as, but it is speculated that he went farther than just blood, sweat, and tears to make it happen. We give you the details on his all too short life and take you through his journey to the crossroads. While you listen, sip on a refreshing can of All Souls from Otter Creek Brewing and let the cool fall breeze set the mood for this chilling tale!
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Episode 88: King Diamond – Quarter Pounder With Bass Oct 02, 2019

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It's October and that means it's time for us to talk about musicians who make the creepiest music to get us in the mood for Halloween. We kick things off with someone who has been singing about gore and Satan for decades. King Diamond not only dons the corpse paint but he writes the songs to put chills down your spine. Between the ghosts of children, murder, the devil, and anything spooky in between, King Diamond and Mercyful Fate have inspired the metal bands that followed their footsteps. We talk about the events and line up changes that made them the long-staying band they are today. And while you're listening, why not get yourself in the mood with a Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout from Southern Tier Brewing Co?
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Episode 87: Beastie Boys Part 2 – Text In All The Wrong Places Sep 25, 2019

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This week we conclude the story of the Beastie Boys, one of the hardest working groups in not just rap or rock, but all of music. We dive into the later years of their career, when they really hit their stride and finally got the recognition they deserved. Within a decade they went from being the brains behind the amped-up classic "Sabotage" to creating an all instrumental album with some jazz-infused, post punk goodness. We finish it all up with a discussion on their untimely end that is still felt to this day and their ridiculous influence on the world of music. So upgrade yourself to a Cookie O'Puss from Captain Lawrence Brewing and prepare yourselves because nobody, can do it, like Rock Candy can, come on!
Resources: The Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz
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