In this episode, Chris and Jon reflect on the last three years of Goat.  We talk about the future of the podcast, and the many reasons why the future will require ‘shades.’  We also spew invective about education, people who sleep in class, and the Brannagh ‘Hamlet.’  There’s also a bit more with web design, … Continue reading Generation Goat #30 – Mid-Goat Crisis →

In this episode, Chris and Jon lament their lost episode, annoyingly talk about it for a while, and then resolve to discuss the events of Chris’ play, Chris’ teaching, and give some advice for kids with nightmares.  We also talk about some scary things from high school, casting for our upcoming theatrical adventure, and assorted … Continue reading Generation Goat #29a: The Case of the Missing Goat →

In this episode, Chris and Jon talk an awful lot about comics and comic-related movies.  We talk a bit about the trailer for the upcoming Avengers movie, the relative merits of the X-Men and the Avengers, as well as some little-seen characters like Dazzler.  We also look at some of our earliest comics, and discuss … Continue reading Generation Goat #28: Goats Assemble! →

In this episode, Chris and Jon discuss musical sellouts, the 27 Club, and our third anniversary.  We talk a bit about our unsuccessful attempts to ford a river, life in the salt mine, and Chris’ recent theatrical endeavors.  We also talk for a while about the intersection of “real life” and creative work, the partial … Continue reading Generation Goat #27: Here Lies Disco… →

We’re Back!  In this week’s episode, Generation Goat returns from a “brief” hiatus.  We talk about what we’ve been up to, Chris’ receding hairline, comics, the Superbowl, and Andy’s profound love of leprechauns.  We also talk about the end of Jon’s doctoral dissertation, Chris’ involvement in guerrilla theatre, and various and sundry reasons why Jon … Continue reading Generation Goat #26 – They Live →

In this episode, recorded live at Podcamp NH, Chris is joined by R.T. from the Waysiders Podcast!  They talk about Rolling Stone, Howard Stern, and the awesomeness of The Goat.  There’s also a bit about Jon’s dissertation (really?). They also manage to alienate most Clapton fans, and spend a bit of time talking about Ringo’s … Continue reading Generation Goat #25: Generation Waysiders →

In this episode, Chris and Jon throw down a challenge for the folks at a rival podcast.  We also discuss Chris’ upcoming foray into semi-nude theater, the perils of Spotify, and haunted Providence.  There’s also a bit about death scenes, movie remakes, and the “deep cuts” from our high school band.  All this, and a … Continue reading Generation Goat #24: All Out Of Goat →

In this episode, Chris and Jon rave about Google+ and all of its possibilities and quirks.  We make friends with Myspace Tom (a little known Harriet Beecher Stowe character), talk about Webelos and 4H, and peruse the works of Shakespeare.  We also discuss Summer TV, our triumphant return to PodCamp NH, music we’re goofing around … Continue reading Generation Goat #23 – +Generation Goat →

In this episode, we talk about a recent visit to see Neil Gaiman and the resurgence of the ukulele.  Also, we talk about comic books, comic movies, and the big DC reboot.  We ponder forthcoming TV series, and cars that we have known, loved, and killed.  We also talk about Chris’ adventures with nude women, … Continue reading Generation Goat #22 – In which Chris says Greedo Shot First! →

Generation Goat is a conversation between Jon Martin of the music blog Shh, Listen… and his longtime friend, the author and playwright E. Christopher Clark. From music to movies, comic books to theater, education to video games, we've got something for everyone with nothing better to do. Here there be dragons (and, occasionally dungeons), goats, and even an auto-tuned wolf or two...