Audio Arcana Podcast

Cliff: "And you, you were on a horsey. Yeah...you are are?"
Tex: "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business."
Cliff: "...nah, it was something dumber than that. Something like Rex?"
-Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood

Man, fuck Tex Watson and the Manson Family, fucking hippies.

Christmas 2021 is currently about a week away, and you know what that means? Well, it means a lot of things, but it specifically means Christmas movies too, tons of Christmas movies, tons of vapid and uninspired lowest common denominator Christmas movies.

You know who doesn't make Christmas movies? Quentin Tarantino. Chris and Matt really appreciate that about Quentin Tarantino.

You know what type of movies Quentin Tarantino makes? F'n great ones, that's what he makes. Tarantino makes movies so damn good that Chris and Matt spend an entire episode of a music podcast discussing his latest film, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they get into the minute trivia about the making of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, the story and controversy about the production of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, and finally answer some self-inflicted difficult questions concerning their opinions on Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. It's a Christmas Miracle.

Finally, thank you all so much for your downloads, your word-of-mouth support, and for just generally being awesome throughout 2021. Chris and Matt greatly appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Holidays to all of you, and we greatly look forward to spending 2022 with you!

"Sing...blue silver" The Chauffeur by Duran Duran

Honestly? We have no idea what it means either, but we'll give Simon Le Bon credit, it sounds cool.

Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana podcast hosts this episode where they'll celebrate the season of giving and merriment by talking about the music videos that have creeped them out over the years. Chris and Matt are ALL over the board this episode. Seriously, this episode ranges from dogs urinating on CRT televisions, Sony Walkmans, 1960's film stock, parking garages, beloved British children's shows, pantyhose, renting a cabin, and one-piece jumpers for men. We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried.

Oh, Chris and Matt go completely off the rails towards the end of the episode and start discussing their favorite horror movies they watched recently. They are simple creatures.

Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode.

No music playlist for this episode, BUT man, do we have some videos for you to check out:

Aphex Twin Come To Daddy: https://youtu.be/TZ827lkktYs

Brandon Flowers Lonely Town: https://youtu.be/jcZ-0o53md8

Uncle Acid and the deadbeats Ritual Kinfe: https://youtu.be/gXp38pyx7dg

Duran Duran The Chauffeur: https://youtu.be/1B__8N5d_LA (NSFW Age Restricted)

Radiohead Burn The Witch: https://youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0k

DEVO Jocko Homo: https://youtu.be/Zk1DNzg0LWs

Wolf Alice You're A Germ: https://youtu.be/ZpomZoueWa0

Nine Inch Nails Broken: You're on your own here. Seriously, not even going to look for it. (The Beautiful Fraulein did find and watch the full video. She said it isn't that bad, and Chris is a big ole wuss.)

"Bang your head against the stage like you never did before. Make it ring. Make it bleed. Make it really sore. In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes. Heads are bobbing all around, it's hot as hell tonight. Adrenaline starts to flow, You're thrashing all around, acting like a maniac...WHIPLASH!" Whiplash by Metallica

Chris and Matt have not been in the same room with each other in two years, so what better way to finally rectify this by going to see Metallica in Atlanta. They saw none of the aforementioned promises delivered by Metallica. In all fairness, they couldn't really see the stage from where they were sitting, so maybe some of these things happened? They can't really say with 100 percent certainty.

However, they most certainly saw and experienced some...things, and in this episode, Chris and Matt are going to tell you soooo much about their evening spent going to see Metallica. Things went about as smoothly for Chris and Matt as you would likely expect from these two by now.

Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Metallica Playlist from Atlanta: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7srLpIdiQZmiia8iD84wsj?si=5e217491147c47cf

The Spectremen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wKh0DAfllziif0TgXhRno?si=lEkPRrNbSr2yElEffn-jfA

The Gutter Demons Ritual: https://open.spotify.com/album/0FS1yr9NXXFq47on3zwnso?si=4FKi3O4VTPOBF27LK7V-9w

Duke: The lights are growing dim Otto. I know a life of crime has led me to this sorry fate, and yet, I blame society. Society made me what I am.
Otto: That's bullshit. You're a white suburban punk just like me.
Duke: Yeah, but it still hurts.
-Repo Man

Plate o' shrimp.

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Audio Arcana Podcast, where Chris and Matt discuss the 80s, 5/4 time stingers and cattle prods, New Wave Romeo and Juliet, crawling meat, Linnea Quigley dancing on a crypt, Texas Vampire Blues, PJ Soles singing during gym class, accidentally shooting Marvin in the face,  pine tree car air fresheners, AND gun fights and how these all line-up together as their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Emilio Estevez f'n rules, man.

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Uncle Derek's Ultimate Movie Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vBrjDDAoNhmFE9Hwo6QWQ?si=cfd95ff2fbae4fde

"I just can't believe all the things people say (Controversy)" Controversy by Prince

Certainly not everyone, but a lot of people have very strong opinions about the music they either love or hate. Some dinguses have such strong opinions about music that they release a podcast discussing their musical opinions... Anyhow, Reddit is no exception, and let us tell you, Reddit has some goofy opinions about music and controversy.

As Chris and Matt are not necessarily controversial but are certainly goofs, they decided to choose ten of Reddit's controversial musical opinions, decide on whether they're actually controversial, and give their fact based opinions on Reddit's statements. Chris and Matt spend a surprising amount of time discussing Taylor Swift. Kooky.

Finally, since Chris and Matt have been casting stones, they finish the episode by presenting their individual controversial music opinions, debate on whether they're controversial, and debate the merits of their own opinions. They agree with each other. Yeah, like you didn't see that one coming.

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy episode 31 of the Audio Arcana Podcast!

(Chris forget to let Derek know we needed a playlist, so there's that. Sorry. -Chris)

"Skies blackened with crows, shadows on winter's snows, within a temple of ice, priestesses perform the rites, witness the setting of suns, the darkest days have begun, let the seers come forth, at morning's light we ride north." Ebethron by The Sword

True story: the above lyrics are exactly what Chris and Matt endured to bring you this latest episode of the Audio Arcana Podcast. Well, most of the lyrics are what happened. Chris and Matt have failed to ride north, but it's coming. Just you wait, North, Chris and Matt are coming...

Now, seeing as how none of the above gives you any idea what Chris and Matt are talking about this episode, let me summarize. Chris and Matt have seen the future, and loyal friends, the future is expensive. That's right, Chris and Matt discuss the upcoming music release for the 2021 Holiday Season to include Record Store Day Black Friday and the LPs they are eagerly anticipating. They also discuss whether or not Herb Albert is alive or dead, their favorite heavy metal band names they've never heard of and how to correctly pronounce them, why Herman Munster is the greatest TV Dad, and ponder the mysteries of the proliferation of double LPs. 

Thank you for listening, and Chris and Matt hope you enjoy the episode!

Uncle Derek's Blessed Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fZxHQnfEoaiQ6Z2h8slgZ?si=AvBgPns9T7KXwnP1AyD_4A&dl_branch=1

"Oh well, wherever, wherever you are. Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far." Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden

Regardless of whatever Chris might try and convince you of, the answer is always "D", Iron Maiden wants you for dead.

On September 03, 2021, Iron Maiden released their 17th studio album, Senjutsu. To celebrate, Chris and Matt recorded on the release date and spent the entire episode talking about nothing but Iron Maiden. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they go into the history of Maiden through Powerslave, why you should just trust in Steve Harris, how English accents, fish pumps, decapitated soldiers, and punk rockers brought us to Eddie, and finally, Chris and Matt have to answer some important questions about Maiden. 

UP THE IRONS!

Iron Maiden The Soundhouse Tapes: https://youtu.be/u9JndrzUbq0

Iron Maiden I've Got The Fire: https://youtu.be/qhgUr-u36aE

Iron Maiden Total Eclipse (Live): https://youtu.be/xquObDhyXyI

Uncle Derek's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ik4WsSLmv2rooMTsX8r6I?si=0445841bc4004980

"I know I'm better than before. I will not be reconstructed, just wanna stay right here on the sunny side of the street." The Sunny Side Of The Street by The Pogues

Chris and Matt had big plans for their one year anniversary. Yessir, big plans. Then in typical Audio Arcana fashion, they delivered on these big plans about a month late. They're pretty cool that way.

From the earliest planning stages of this podcast, Chris and Matt have leaned on Derek for advice, support, and ideas, and Derek has always been there for us, so much so that they've nicknamed him the Patron Saint of the Audio Arcana Podcast (Now with a High Holy Feast Day thanks to Matt!).

Chris and Matt waited an entire year (and one month) to have Derek on to celebrate. Saint Derek is here to give his great insight and take on topics Chris and Matt have discussed over the previous year, some absolutely amazing stories, and the only damn playlist you'll need for the remainder of the year. 

Fun fact: If you take a shot for every time Chris says "100%" you will wind up in a ditch wearing clown make-up while questioning every life choice you ever made as you pass into the next world. (Seriously, I am really sorry and embarrassed. I'll work on it. -Chris)

The Othermen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BgYicpALoh9uEq6Bzfigc?si=DlJKBmNdQRyUtrJN6Fp-ig&dl_branch=1

Uncle Derek's Playlist To End All Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WExGqL21PPSqGHQqrMceJ?si=8d9dc0a9be9549f9

"Horror Business...ONE TWO!" -Jerry Only

Chris and Matt have joked about this live introduction to Horror Business by Jerry Only for years, and they quote it at every inappropriate moment conceivable. It's what they do.

Let's face it, you can't always make it to see a band play live for any number of reasons. Sometimes the band doesn't tour anywhere near you. Sometimes the band broke up years ago. Sometimes you have to work that night. Or? Sometimes your ride wants to go home to watch Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve...

While it isn't the same as being there (and that's not always a bad thing...do you really want to be a convicted felon to see Johnny Cash play live?), that's where live albums scratch that itch. Come join Chris and Matt as they give you the stories and details behind their favorite live albums.

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

"Anticipation, anticipation...is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'." Anticipation by Carly Simon

01. While Carly Simon will forever be linked with ketchup to Chris and Matt, this song also works for the topic at hand.
02. I swear there was a second point to be made here, but Chris can't actually remember what it was. Allrighty then...

Come join your Audio Arcana hosts as they tell you the tales of spiders setting off car alarms, joggers flinging poop, camping chairs, John Wayne, Lady Gaga in an Aliens sequel, piranhas, Normal Illinois, monkey blood, and how all of it combined for another memorable Record Store Day on June 12, 2021.

At no additional cost, Chris will give an honest review of Lady Gaga's Chromatica album, and that's the kind of quality entertainment you've come to expect from Chris and Matt. 

Note: Chris does not have the 'rona in this episode. He was vaccinated as soon as it was available, and he did get tested after he started to feel puny just to make sure. He's just got a nasty chest cold.

Man, we haven't done one of these in a long time, Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kwOJXUbZBan3XyHzBU1ca?si=9903f98f3b57484f