Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

The lads get their December episode released just under the wire! Join R+J as they take one last look at 1978 with a rundown of their favorite songs from that year. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3t1wNdp Email us at [email protected]

The lads bid adieu to season two by counting down the top 10 punk/new wave albums of 1978 (as determined by the Deep Dive community). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZlSoAA Email us at [email protected]

In this season's penultimate episode, R+J count down their personal top ten lists of 1978 while speculating on what the final community list will look like (to be revealed in next week's season finale). Email us at [email protected]

The lads record the last Bonus Track of the season to address a few pressing questions. Have you submitted your top 5 list yet? Who the hell is Pete and what crappy project is he here to promote? Wait, the band Sparks isn't from the UK? And what exactly do you do if Kate Bush is haunting your house? You can still submit your top five list on FaceBook or email it to [email protected] until 11/17/21.

It's time to vote for your 5 favorite punk/new wave albums of 1978. The deadline of November 17th is coming up fast! To help out, R+J attempt an overview of the entire 1978 output. Is it possible to cover 70+ albums in one episode? The lads give it their best. You can submit your top five list on FaceBook or email it to [email protected]

It's time to take a second look at 6 notable albums from 1978. Join R+J as they dives a little deeper into releases from Magazine, Ultravox, Lene Lovich, the Only Ones, Wire and 999. Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3C9YEd5

The lads examine a final 11 albums to wrap up 1978. Then they turn their attention to X-Ray Spex for the final mini dive of the season. Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YBriVf

Advantage to living in the US: great amusement parks. Disadvantage to living in the US: the Jam is never played on the radio. The lads puzzle over this injustice as they examine the Jam's catalog. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FaSz1H

The lads record a last-minute Bonus Track episode to address a number of burning questions. Exactly where is the Deep Dive episode on the Jam that everyone was promised? Was J wearing the wrong hat while watching the Sparks musical "Annette?" Who the hell is Mike Rosen? Was Lou Reed a New Wave artist? And (most importantly) how many penises is too many penises? Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CJNXh6

Is November 1978 the greatest month ever for punk and new wave releases? It's too soon to tell. But with debuts from Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Police, X-Ray Spex, Tubeway Army, and Midnight Oil (not to mention iconic albums from the Clash, the Jam, Kate Bush and Pere Ubu), November '78 is a real contender for the title. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hrrEoi