Indieheads Podcast

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On this episode, Matty and Violet are once again joined by special guests Alex Johnson (Why Dogs Why, Cheekface) and Luke Phillips as they talk the #1 songs right before the first Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Listen to Endorphins: https://linktr.ee/endorphins.ca

Read Luke’s work in Merry Go Round Magazine: https://merrygoroundmagazine.com/author/luke/

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Bailey, Barely March, Bekah Etienne, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Corbin Cammidge, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Toonces, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server, get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker and be able to watch the video version of this episode exclusively: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Violet and Matty are joined by Alex Johnson (Why Dogs Why, Cheekface) as they talk about the songs that went #1 upon rockabilly’s arrival to the pop music world.

Songs discussed:

Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Bailey, Barely March, Bekah Etienne, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Corbin Cammidge, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Toonces, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server, get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker and be able to watch the video version of this episode exclusively: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty is joined by Jake and special guest Jack Riedy as the three of them discuss the #1 hits right before, and after, Elvis Presley’s arrival into the music world.

Listen to Jack Riedy’s Raw Deal: https://jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal

And see Jack & his band live in Chicago on January 30th at Cubby Bear & February 28th at Cobra Lounge: https://www.cubbybear.com/events/jack-riedy-and-the-dealbreakers-w-kicked-by-a-hand-sell-the-rest

Songs discussed:

Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Bailey, Barely March, Bekah Etienne, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Corbin Cammidge, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Toonces, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this second episode of The Lonely Island Discog Breakdown, Jackie and Matty are joined by special guest Shak Lambert as we all discuss the sophomore album from The Lonely Island — Turtleneck & Chain.

Keep up with Shak online: https://linktr.ee/shakexcellence

Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Ataxon, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, I want a girl with a short skirt and a long penis, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Drew Wharton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty, Rose, Jenna, Jay, and special guest Ataxon reveal our Top 5 Albums of 2025, along with unveiling our Patreon/Discord community’s Top 10 Albums of 2025.

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Ataxon, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, I want a girl with a short skirt and a long penis, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Drew Wharton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty and Rose are joined by our two newest cast members, Jenna and Jay, along with special guest Ataxon as we begin to countdown our Top 10 Albums of 2025, starting with #10 to #6, along with unveiling our Patreon/Discord’s Top 5 Songs of 2025.

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Ataxon, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, I want a girl with a short skirt and a long penis, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna LaFleur, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Drew Wharton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty, Chris aka Barely March and Max unveil the nominees and winners of our annual Pod Awards.

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, Bad “Ass Billy” Gunn, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna L, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max Hatala, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sandy Nimmo, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

This episode is exclusive to our Real Ones Patreon supporters. Listen to the full episode by supporting us for $5 a month or more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty, Max and Rose use some songs about being short as a launchpad for whatever this episode ended up becoming.

Songs discussed:

Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, Bad “Ass Billy” Gunn, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna L, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max Hatala, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sandy Nimmo, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this premiere episode of The Lonely Island Discog Breakdown, Jackie and Matty are joined by Grace Robins-Somerville and Lou Barcott as they all discuss the debut album from The Lonely Island — Incredibad.

Listen to Endless Scroll: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/endless-scroll/id1451338059

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, Bad “Ass Billy” Gunn, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna L, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max Hatala, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sandy Nimmo, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you’ll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast

On this episode, Matty, Violet and Barely March are joined by special guest Ataxon as we hit the halfway point between Halloween and Christmas and decide which one is the best holiday of all.

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Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters for helping to keep this podcast alive, but especially our Real Ones supporters Bekah Etienne, Georgia Makowski, A History of Violet, Delaney Mothman, Josiah Duncan, Marcy Anime, Matt Cameron, Alex Grichmanoff, Bad “Ass Billy” Gunn, cal50, Chance Holdup, Charles, Chris Wade, Commander-in-BEEF, Gavin 490freak, Grant, Griff, Ian, Insomniblvck, Jake Wald, Jamie Aylward, Jay, Jenna L, Keep Autism Weird, Maizefarms, Mark Barry, Matthew Taylor, Max Hatala, Max Kapczynski, Nicole Rifkin, Rena K, Robert Maiorino, Sarah Moore, Tay, timsdiscountprices and Zach! To become a “Real One” consider supporting us for $5/month on Patreon where you’ll receive a bonus episode every month and be the first to receive a shoutout at the top of the pod.

Plus we want to thank the rest of our Patreon supporters including Jason Dafnis, Kevin Cookman, AJ Moser, Alec Feldherr, Alexis Davin, Aly Eleanor, Barely March, cheddahz, Cody Gagen, Derrick Pemberton, Eleanor Grams, eraserheadBB, Eric Chou, Fennatrice, Gavlan, gay_horse420, Holiday Kirk, Jack Tiggleman, Jacqueline Codiga, Jaden Amjadi, James Boss, Jeremy Bohl, Josh, Lily, Matthew, Matthew Herring, Matthew McPherson, midwest maxwell, Molly O’Brien, Nate O, randy donaldson, Sandy Nimmo, Sara L, Vinca LaFleur, Will Griffin and willforthrill!