Are They Still With Us

They weren’t just ahead of their time — they detonated it. This week, Hannah and Chris unpack the raw brilliance and backstage drama of the Pixies, from Frank Black’s iron grip on the creative process to Kim Deal’s quiet rebellion. We’re talking Surfer Rosa vinyl controversy, late openers at Wembley, rumors involving VD shots (we said what we said), and how this band influenced everyone from Nirvana to Radiohead — even if they could barely stay in the same room.

Join us as we get loud, get weird, and explore the band that shaped alternative rock… one awkward fax breakup at a time.

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1964 wasn’t just a big year for the Beatles—it was the year. In this episode, we explore how four lads from Liverpool stepped into a grieving America and sparked a cultural explosion that changed music, youth identity, and the definition of fame forever.

When news broke that Brian Wilson had passed, we knew we had to shift gears. In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the life and legacy of the Beach Boys’ brilliant yet tormented mastermind—from sun-soaked surf anthems to the layered genius of Pet Sounds and the long-delayed triumph of Smile. We unpack the childhood trauma, the musical innovation, the family feuds, and the long road to healing.

Hannah confesses her first Beach Boys memory was Kokomo (yes, really), while Chris breaks down what made Brian’s harmonies timeless. From psychedelic breakdowns to tropical comebacks, this one’s a journey.

Put on your headphones—and maybe a Hawaiian shirt—as we honor one of pop’s most complex and influential figures.

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In this one, we’re talking about Shannon, River Phoenix, and Brandon Lee — the music, the movies, the chaos, and the legacy they left behind. These were the voices and faces that helped me make sense of all those messy teenage feelings. And their stories still hit hard.

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After a two-week break (shoutout to Cedar Creek weddings, IMO’s pizza, and Chris’s eternal love for Lion’s Choice), we’re back—and we’re talking all things Chicago… the band, not the city. In this episode, we dive into the legacy of one of rock’s most underrated and overplayed groups—from Terry Kath’s heartbreaking death to mafia management rumors, power ballad backlash, and the truth behind “25 or 6 to 4.”

We’re covering the Dwayne Bailey era, the rise and fall of their cool factor, and why their discography is way deeper than just wedding slow dances and prom songs.

Oh—and yes, we know the audio on our last episode was rough. We really hope we’ve got it figured out now.

Let’s go.

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This episode cranks the volume on the ultimate metal Sauga – Ozzy Osbourne's wild exit from Black Sabbath, his rise from the ashes with blizzard of Ozz, and the Mayham that was the Osbournes. Plus we dive into the heavy legacy of Ozzfest – the touring metal festival that changed everything. Buckle up!

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A little audio issue this week but we’re trucking on!

This week, we explore what happens when iconic rock band members go solo—and sometimes, totally off the rails. Not all band breakups are bad. Some of them give us Sussudio, The Living Years, and unexpected Tarzan soundtracks. (Even though Hannah said Lion King…we all know what she meant! 😉)

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We’re covering The Crow, Reality Bites, Pump Up the Volume, Clueless, Can’t Hardly Wait, Natural Born Killers, and yes — a brief detour into me totally misremembering what movie The Pixies were actually in. (Spoiler: not Reality Bites. Oops!)

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On this episode of Are They Still With Us, Hannah and Chris dive into the mixtape magic behind skateboarding’s golden age. From the goofy charm of Johnny Rad in Animal Chin to the raw, rebellious energy of Shackle Me Not and the punk-funk chaos of Hocus Pocus, they explore how skate videos didn’t just change the way we ride—they changed the way we listen.

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In this episode, we intended to talk about Flogging Molly, but somehow ended up on a deep dive into the life of Matt Hensley—the pro skateboarder turned accordion player who helped shape Celtic punk.

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