Multi Platinum Podcast

Ariel has an eye exam! So he's got to go. This week, Morgan and Ariel sing you some great motivation so that you can go out there and be somebody! We go deep into depths about why Devo's album and sound is so so great. The legendary Neil Peart has died, Phish made $50 million on their New Year's show, Billie Eilish is singing the theme song for the new 007 movie and Ariana Grande's hair is looking great. Also, Nine Inch Nails is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. What a week!

This week's album review: "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" by Devo

Next week's album review: "Fine Line" by Harry Styles

2020 and we're back y'all. You don't want to miss this one. Ariel had a show the night before for Bowie's birthday, and Morgan cores, spiralizes and skins an apple!

2019 has been a real treat, and has also been demure and opulent. Wow. I mean, this year has seen the rise of The Multi Platinum podcast from a seed, a sapling, an idea in the minds of two of the most prolific musicians San Diego has ever seen, to a worldwide phenomenon with one million listeners. The guys will be back in 2020, to keep this train a-rollin' and to get that Squatty Potty money bitch. This week, they discuss how Ariel's sickness has now infected Morgan's entire household, David Lee Roth joining KISS on the road, Taylor Swift's fashionable decisions at the CATS premier, Choir! Choir! Choir! performing at the Mexican border and how System of A Down needs to check their g'damn egos. 

This week's album review: "Pony" by Orville Peck

Next week's album review: "Being No One, Going Nowhere" by STRFKR

Ariel and Morgan return from their Thanksgiving travels, where they flew to all of the farthest corners of these great United States. They relay their trials and tribulations navigating the airspace, and even dive into some discussion of which guitars to buy as a first time purchaser. Then, Ariel relates his story of his brief stint in Scientology. Ed O'Brien from Radiohead has solo music coming, and a tour currently booking, R. Kelly is definitely a total asshole, Netflix has a new series about the rise of Spotify, Dave Grohl shotguns a beer with fans during a recent concert, ASCAP has a new program for musicians' mental health, and other stuff as well. 

This week's album review: "Hyperspace" by Beck

Next week's album review: "Pony" by Orville Peck

In this episode, fun Thanksgiving facts abound. Everything you need to know about the favorite American holiday is revealed, not to mention our album review of Nick Cave's latest album. Guess what? King Princess was on SNL, and shit was lit. Leonard Cohen's new posthumous release has just hit the streaming services, Gnawi, a Moroccan rapper has just been sentenced to a year in jail for his recent hiphop track criticizing the police. Mariah Carey just broke three Guiness World Records, with "All I Want For Christmas Is You." And other such things.

This week's album review: "Ghosteen" by Nick Cave

Next week's album review: "Hyperspace" by Beck

Ariel eats Cheezits, so many Cheezits. So many opinions. Each day is a gift. Mary Steenburgen's burgeoning songwriting career is an amazing story. The guys also discuss Ariel's excavation to LA where he's recently created a new music video and taken on a new job and had a wonderful time with his father. The guys also talk about Wu Tang Clan's new theme park in South Korea, and David Byrne's appearance on the Tonight Show. Grammy nominations are out, and we're so proud of everyone. Make it a double!

This week's album review: "Being So Normal" by Peach Pit

Next week's album review: "Ghosteen" by Nick Cave

This week, the guys discuss Morgan's recent trip the desert, Ariel is an actor now, and each day is a gift that cannot be given back to the ever expanding universe. It looks like Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for a string of shows, including a headlining slot at Coachella. Alanis Morissette has a brand new Broadway show coming, called "Jagged Little Pill." Have you heard of Splice? It's a new platform  that streamlines music production, Neil Young was on the Conan O' Brien podcast, George Michael has a posthumous release entitled "This is How (We Want You To Get High)," Metallica is donating to California Wildfire relief, Michael Jackson's estate has acquired the rights to Sly and the Family Stone's catalog, Chino says New Deftones is on the way, and Katy Perry makes shoes now. 

This week's album review:"Cheap Queen" by King Princess

Next week's album review: "Being So Normal" by Peach Pit

What a spooktacular doozie do we have for you this Christmas! This proves to be one of the most important and groundbreaking episodes yet of The Multiplatinum Podcast. Please share this episode with your friends in the music industry, because a rising tide lifts all boats and a high boat is better than one forging through the muddy murky bottom of the uncaring sea. 

This week, the guys discuss facts about Halloween, Pink Froyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd. Apple releases their new noise cancelling ear pods. What a treat! Trent Reznor is whistling a different tune about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after inducting The Cure last year. Kanye West released a gospel album! Mariah Carey is back baby, with her hit Christmas classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Jack White supports Bernie Sanders and he wants everyone to know. Morrissey is now making money by signing other artists' albums, and King Princess has the voice of an angel. 

This week's album review: "What Went Down" by The Foals

Next week's album review: "Cheap Queen" by King Princes

This week, Ariel drops his new single, "If This Isn't Me," now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out the music video on YouTube by searching Ariel Levine, "If This Isn't Me."

This week we talk about Ariel's new single, how to make a German laugh, and a silent disco event that Morgan recently attended. We also discuss Fiona Apple's new song she wrote for Bob's Burgers, Perfume Genius' new dance album, David Byrne is extended his stay on Broadway in New York, The Flaming Lips are releasing a live version of their 1999 album, "The Soft Bulletin." Eddie Van Halen was recently asked to take a selfie of a fan at a Tool concert, and Ariel has to go buy stamps. Enjoy!!

This week's album review:"Autobahn" by Kraftwerk

Next week's album review: "What Went Down" by The Foals

This week, Morgan finds himself recovering from last night's show a The Viper Room with HEADPHONE, while Ariel is alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic and rife with energy and positive enthusiasm. We review Billie Eilish's Album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" We also discuss Sesame Street's roster of musicians in their 50th season, who got nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who got snubbed. Prince's song "Purple Rain" was recently used at a Trump rally, and the estate doesn't like it. Youtube is adding a Merch feature to its platform, Rolling Loud Music Festival is cancelled in Hong Kong, and Elton John is not the biggest fan of the new Lion King remake, because the music is wrong, he says.

This week's album review:"When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" by Billie Eilish

Next week's album review: "Autobahn" by Kraftwerk