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We’re joined by the fabulous Mike Mills, bassist, keyboardist and second vocalist from the legendary American rock band, R.E.M.. Crucial matters discussed include: Matt and Dan’s obsession with the band during their formative years; the anniversary of their incredible debut, Murmur; the many great reissues of their classic records; Mike’s work in the Big Star’s Third with Big Star drummer, Jody Stephens; Mike’s most recent collaboration with Jason Narducy in Split Single; the fertile music town of Athens, Georgia; and much more. 

We’re joined by the fabulous Mike Mills, bassist, keyboardist and second vocalist from the legendary American rock band, R.E.M.. Crucial matters discussed include: Matt and Dan’s obsession with the band during their formative years; the anniversary of their incredible debut, Murmur; the many great reissues of their classic records; Mike’s work in the Big Star’s Third with Big Star drummer, Jody Stephens; Mike’s most recent collaboration with Jason Narducy in Split Single; the fertile music town of Athens, Georgia; and much more. 

Dan and Matt preview Season 2 and open a musical time capsule from Dan’s vault! Crucial matters discussed include: mixed feelings about producer Rick Rubin, having it in for Dave Navarro, and much more. 

Dan and Matt preview Season 2 and open a musical time capsule from Dan’s vault! Crucial matters discussed include: mixed feelings about producer Rick Rubin, having it in for Dave Navarro, and much more. 

We’re joined by screenwriter, Charlie Haas, and super fan and musician, Jeffrey “The Chairman” Couch, to discuss 1979’s  legendary and subversive teen coming-of-age drama, Over the Edge. Crucial matters discussed include: the real-life planned community near San Francisco that inspired the fictional New Granada in the movie; the importance and selection of the film’s incredible soundtrack; casting and wrangling the large group of teen actors and extras; the rock operetta, Welcome to New Granada, by Couch’s band, Drats!!!; the amazing features and extras on the 2021 Blu-Ray release from Arrow Films; and much more. 

We’re joined by screenwriter, Charlie Haas, and super fan and musician, Jeffrey “The Chairman” Couch, to discuss 1979’s  legendary and subversive teen coming-of-age drama, Over the Edge. Crucial matters discussed include: the real-life planned community near San Francisco that inspired the fictional New Granada in the movie; the importance and selection of the film’s incredible soundtrack; casting and wrangling the large group of teen actors and extras; the rock operetta, Welcome to New Granada, by Couch’s band, Drats!!!; the amazing features and extras on the 2021 Blu-Ray release from Arrow Films; and much more. 

We’re joined by Joe Novotny, former Reading Clerk for the United States House of Representatives and true blue punk and indie rock scholar and fan.  Crucial matters discussed include: Joe’s unlikely path to a career in politics;  our shared obsession with the Washington, D.C. punk and hardcore scene of the 80’s and 90’s; Joe’s upbringing in Chicago; Joe’s advocacy for causes in both the gay community and beyond; what comes next after leaving his longtime job at the House of Representatives; and much more. 

We’re joined by Joe Novotny, former Reading Clerk for the United States House of Representatives and true blue punk and indie rock scholar and fan.  Crucial matters discussed include: Joe’s unlikely path to a career in politics;  our shared obsession with the Washington, D.C. punk and hardcore scene of the 80’s and 90’s; Joe’s upbringing in Chicago; Joe’s advocacy for causes in both the gay community and beyond; what comes next after leaving his longtime job at the House of Representatives; and much more. 

We’re joined by Mitch Easter, the frontman and guitarist of college rock darlings, Let’s Active, and a legendary record producer based out of North Carolina. Crucial matters discussed include: producing R.E.M.’s first single, Debut EP, and first two albums; Mitch’s rich history with Chris Stamey of The dB’s; what exactly are those strange sounds in the intro of R.E.M.’s Radio Free Europe; discovering the electric guitar; and so much more. 

We’re joined by Mitch Easter, the frontman and guitarist of college rock darlings, Let’s Active, and a legendary record producer based out of North Carolina. Crucial matters discussed include: producing R.E.M.’s first single, Debut EP, and first two albums; Mitch’s rich history with Chris Stamey of The dB’s; what exactly are those strange sounds in the intro of R.E.M.’s Radio Free Europe; discovering the electric guitar; and so much more.