I Hate Music

By Jason WaltonMusic

I Hate Music episodes

April 22 Episode 112 - Absurdity, Punk, and Oscar Meyer with Food Fortunata (Wheelchair Full of Old Men, Fossil Fuel, Sockeye
Dear Food,

It was an honor to finally have you sit down with I Hate Music for the podcast. As a long-time friend and a true hero of ours, having the chance to discuss your work was a personal highlight.

The impact you have made as a pillar of outsider music—through Wheelchair Full of Old Men Records and your work with Sockeye, Fossil Fuel, and The Poops—cannot be overstated. During the episode, we wanted to express how fundamental your label and your music have been to our own creative work and our broader perception of art.

Thank you for sharing the history of the label since its inception in 1988 and discussing the evolution of your projects over the years. I am looking forward to sharing this conversation with our listeners.

Best regards,

I Hate Music

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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1 hr 2 min
April 15 Episode 111 - A Spotlight on Nothing’s “Drowning in Rain”
In this episode, we listen to and discuss "Drowning in Rain," a 1998 single from Jason’s project, Nothing. We explore the recording process, the equipment used, and the personal context behind the song.

We also reflect on whether the track stands the test of time and how this early work relates to Jason’s current projects. So join us for this look at some of his lesser-known work.

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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25 min
April 08 Episode 110 - Real Death and Violence in Music
No, we don’t mean “Human” and “Eternal Nightmare.” We are raising a question regarding whether actual violence and death associated with music and art changes your perception of the artist and the work itself.

Specifically, does Burzum sound different to you knowing Varg killed Euronymous? Can you still listen to Burzum? More broadly, how do the actions of artists affect your enjoyment of their art, whether positively or negatively?

Ultimately, can you separate the art from the artist, and does Mayhem's music sound better to you given their history of violence.

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 12 min
April 01 Episode 109 - The Metal Dimension: A Short AI Metal Comedy Routine
In preparation for Earth in Sound’s debut comedy night last December, we were discussing our upcoming sets when Nick decided to ask AI to generate a ten-minute comedy routine centered around metal. We found the results so entertaining that we wanted to share them with you.

Please enjoy this short episode filled with laughs, metal stereotypes, and burritos. Happy April Fool's Day!

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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15 min
March 25 Episode 108 - The Chaos Wolverine: Revisiting Chaos A.D. and Wolverine Blues
In this episode of I Hate Music, we revisit two extremely divisive albums: Sepultura’s "Chaos A.D." and Entombed’s "Wolverine Blues." Both were records we disliked upon their release and haven’t spent much time with since.

We discuss whether it was even possible for these albums to follow their predecessors and how we feel about them now in retrospect.

So grab your comic books, grow out your dreads, and join us for the conversation.

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 22 min
March 18 Episode 107 - Nick’s Cassette Collection
We have a special short episode for those curious about Nick’s cassette collection. You’ve heard him mention them and seen them in the background of our videos; now, he provides a brief tour of his favorites and rarities.

Join us on platforms that support video to see the footage, or listen in as Nick shares a glimpse into his world of cassettes.

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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24 min
March 04 Episode 106 - Iron Maiden & Faith No More: Surviving and Thriving with New Vocalists
We’ve toyed with an idea for a while that seemed just crazy enough to work: "What similarities are there between Iron Maiden switching vocalists from Paul Di’anno to Bruce Dickinson, and Faith No More moving from Chuck Mosley to Mike Patton?" Despite the unusual premise, we found more parallels than expected.

In this piece, we compare and contrast both bands before and after their respective lineup changes. We discuss the catalysts for these transitions, the resulting impact on the music, and how a band can survive such a potentially catastrophic shake-up. We also explore the merits of singers who may not be technically proficient, like Chuck Mosley, and how vocal character can often make all the difference.

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 9 min
February 18 Episode 105 - [Rewind] with Nick Wusz from August 13th, 2019
We fired up Mike Browning’s time machine to go back to the pre-pandemic era and visit this old episode with our now co-host Nick Wusz in celebration of his birthday today! Happy Birthday Nick Wusz!

Come marvel at our old format and witness Nick as a guest, not as a host, as we delve into music, life, the universe and everything else.
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Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
#ihatemusicpodcast #comedy #comedynight #amateurcomedy #bestof2025
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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 58 min
February 12 Episode 104 - Unplanned Breaks, Comedy Night, and The Best of 2025!
I dare you to take this down, Spotify! I dare you! Yes, we played two songs on this episode in fair use, and I dare you to take it down! You can’t stop us! Regardless, we here at IHM suffered an unplanned break from recording, but now we are back and ready for 2026! We have lots of changes and ideas for this coming year so hang on - a new and improved IHM is coming soon!

In this very special episode we discuss and play some excerpts from the now legendary Amateur Comedy Night at Azoth in December that we hosted. We also share our favorites from 2025 and even play a couple of songs to see if Spotify is going to take us down again.

@comedy @comedynight @bestof2025

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
#ihatemusicpodcast #comedy #comedynight #amateurcomedy #bestof2025
- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 27 min
December 03, 2025 Episode 103 - Invasive Plants, Touring, and Passion Killers with Sarah Woods
You’ve seen her behind the mixing board working with bands such as Front Line Assembly, Corrosion of Conformity, Blood Incantation, and Agalloch. She’s toured with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. She consistently makes your concert experiences sound better and you should thank her for it. She gives the craft the respect it deserves, and furthers the craft itself with her care, precision, and attitude. You should thank her for that too. Sarah Woods is a world class audio engineer who has been making waves in the audio world lately. From killing it at FOH in small venues, to large arenas and huge festivals, to small mixing desks in the forest, Sarah has skills rarely seen, an unbelievable ear, and a passion for the craft that makes her stand out from the apathetic over-worked cliche’ soundperson.

Sarah has a fascinating story. Starting as a music-lover and musician herself, to finding her feet as an audio engineer working for places like ESPN, and now touring the world with her favorite bands, Sarah seems to have it all. We discuss the joys and hardships of living off of music, the pleasures of touring, and what it’s like to live your dream. Join us.

@sarahwoodsaudio @judaspriest @cocband @robhalford @agalloch

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
#ihatemusicpodcast #sarahwoods #robhalford #judaspriest #FLA #agalloch #deathmetal #metalpodcast
- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠
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1 hr 40 min