Episodes

Atlanta, GA based multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Jeremy Wilms (J.Wilms) brings us Neil Young and his seminal 1970 release 'After The Gold Rush'. We take a deep dive into a record that has influenced Jeremy's - and countless others -...

When English singer/songwriter Nick Drake released his ambitious second album - 'Bryter Layter' - in 1971, he all-but-squashed any chance of commercial success by failing to promote it. Three years later the troubled artist was gone. This week's...

This week's returning guest, political activist and co-host of The Muck Podcast Hillary Dougherty, didn't mince words when she asked to come back on the show: "boygenius just released the album of the year and I need to come on and talk about it!" OK....

This week we're joined by Ramona Jan and Nicholas Dembling of NYC synth-punk pioneers The Comateens. For the record of discussion, Ramona chose British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae's stunningly intimate 2010 release, 'The Sea', and Nick came...

Originally released as a cassette in 1987 under the Sentridoh name, 'Weed Forestin' is a beautifully eclectic collection of home-recordings by songwriter Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr). This week's guest Dave Gebroe of the Discograffiti Podcast...

This week we shine a light on Athens, Georgia band Love Tractor and their fabulous, Mitch Easter produced 1989 release 'Themes From Venus'. Our guest, Milwaukee Oregon substitute teacher Matthew Kenneth, got some insider info from the band members...

SUPER fun conversation with Chinese national Jiang Zi Xiu (Klaire) of the Shanghai band GUJI about one of her favorite records: 'Monster Movie' by the German experimental band CAN! "You made a believer out of me..." Songs discussed in this episode:...

Returning guest Joe Tunis (Carbon Records, Pengo) brings us Louisville, Kentucky math rock purveyors Rodan and their first and only full-length studio album 'Rusty'. Strap in! Songs discussed in this episode: Tooth Fairy Retribution Manifesto (Live at...

This week's guest Rory Cox phoned in all the way from Ljubljana, Slovenia to discuss enigmatic Seattle band The Walkabouts and their dark, haunting 1997 European release 'Nighttown' Songs discussed in this episode: Albuquerque - The Walkabouts;...

For this BONUS Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a song about Death and/or Dying. I thought it would be a 'fun' theme for Halloween, but then shit got real... Such is life! If you'd like to become a Patron of the podcast head...

For this week's episode, Chicago musician Brian Krumm (The Great Crusades, Brian Krumm and his Barfly Friends) brings us Minneapolis pop purveyors Trip Shakespeare and their 1990 major-label debut 'Across The Universe'.  Songs discussed in this...

Seattle singer/songwriter Scott Yoder took a break from his seemingly non-stop touring to sit down and discuss British folk singer Al Stewart and his beautifully enigmatic 1975 album 'Modern Times'.  "I was drawn by the sirens of Titan Carried...

Returning guest Mick Hans brings us a lost 60s nugget this week, as we explore the music of singer/songwriter/guitarist Merrell Wayne Fankhauser and his 1968 release: Merrell Fankhauser & HMS Bounty 'Things'. It's as obscure a collection of...

This week, singer/composer Lincoln Barr brings us the band Sparklehorse and their 2001 release: 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous - this time joined by a cast of musical friends including Tom Waits, PJ...

This week we sat down with musicians Nick Mencia aka Nick County and Danny Gonzalez (Jacuzzi Boys) at a place called Lee Ho Fooks to get a big dish of beef chow mein and to discuss Warren Zevon and his 1978 release 'Excitable Boy'. "Dad, get me...

This week we venture a little out of our comfort zone, as our guests Francis Grenon and Jeff Snow play hooky from THEIR podcast The Sonic Temple and bring us Def Leppard's 1987 release, 'Hysteria'. Produced by rock production legend  Robert John...

For this BONUS Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a song about a REAL PERSON, and discuss it a little. As usual, they did NOT disappoint. If you'd like to become a Patron of the podcast head over to: Https://Patreon.com/TRGMH...

This week's guest, writer/DJ/Tech dude Corey duBrowa, brings some deep personal insight to this episode focusing on Elliott Smith and his amazing 1997 record: 'Either/Or'. Corey was living in Portland, OR and running in the same circles as Smith...

This week's guest, musician Denis Tetreault, brings us the 1999 debut record by Washington D.C. post-punk band Burning Airlines - the blistering Mission: Control! Singer/guitarist J. Robbins and bass player Bill Barbot (Jawbox) along with drummer...

Minnesota-based singer/songwriter Tony Cuchetti brings us the lone 1995 release by grunge supergroup Mad Season, 'Above'. When Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and journeyman bass player John Baker Saunders met at rehab, they decided to form a...

Miami drag icon Shelley Novak aka 'Tommy Strangie' joins us for another BONUS "Mixtape Episode", where we invite a special guest to curate a mixtape for our listeners and dig into their musical selections. At a time when drag performers - among others...

This week's guest, audio engineer, producer, teacher (and lead singer of Indianapolis punk band Zero Boys) Paul Mahern, brings us Public Enemy's landmark sophomore record 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back'. Hugely influential and...

Milwaukee guitarist/vocalist Joe Cannon (WORK, Resurrectionists) brings us Dutch experimental/punk band The Ex, and their 1995 release 'Mudbird Shivers'. “Fasten your seatbelts, here is the news Just come and get it, The Thunderstruck Blues…”...

We hate to throw around the phrase 'criminally unheralded', but it sure does seem to fit San Francisco slowcore pioneers American Music Club and lead singer/songwriter Mark Eitzel. This week's guest, DAGGERzine creator Tim Hinely, brings us their 2nd...