Mikey drops knowledge on the proper way to record the sound of a balloon getting popped. Greg plays some early 90s British rock which is followed up with a discussion of why British records sound better. The dudes then wax philosophical on internet based music services like Spotify and Pandora. Will creates an algorithm targeting Algonquian ear holes. Greg spins a set of late 90’s early 2000’s hip hop. Mikey closes it out with the story of recording a funky drummer named Torbitt.

What better way to celebrate SXSW 2014 and the official launch of Earholes.com than hanging out with good friends and listening to some records! This episode covers a lot; so you might want to skip this one if you are in to the whole brevity thing. We start off by learning about Mikey and Brady’s high school band Corner Piece, and their love of corn bread and fried bologna sandwiches. The secret to how the ear holes logo was made is revealed. We hear about the inception of the Field Trips 45. More on the Como Mamas and Daptone. Some serious Kool Keith stories that you really shouldn’t miss. The group dishes on their first record purchased and first shows. Will shares some Huey Lewis rumors, and Greg Most takes us out with more groovy tunes.

The boys discuss an Alan Lomax inspired road trip that led to the discovery of the Como Mamas. Mikey talks through the process of recording their first record. Greg plays a few 80’s influenced indie rock tunes, and we tell some Kool Keith Stories!

Episode 2 brings you a new format. We record at Greg’s house and that means 2 turntables and much vinyl. Less chatta and mo fatta… Beats. We also play Can you Stump Shazam and Soundtrack Crack. So flag this one for your next road trip or subway ride and take a listen. It will help work seem less stressful. I promise.

In episode 1 of Ear Holes, meet the dudes and hear why Houston encouraged new ways of listening to music. Greg Most plays some groovy tunes and discusses regional music scenes. Mikey shares his take on digital vs analog recording, Daptone, and getting lost. Will learns how to record audio for a podcast, spaces out, and revisits an interview clip with bass legend Ron Carter.