Strange Currencies

In this special episode of the podcast, Matt and Glenn (minus Tim) discuss their recent record store crawl through St. Louis. Other topics include BBQ, Dante's Inferno, and the untimely demise of Tim.

In this episode, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss their recent trip to Seattle for a nine-stop record store crawl. Other topics include tote bags, antique campaign buttons, and a special request for Bob Nastanovich. 

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss three nineties-era "one-hit wonders" who actually had surprising depth beyond their big hit. Other topics include baseball, Twitter feuds, and how one person (Glenn) can possibly be so wrong about so many different things.

Three iconic sixties artists adapt to a changing musical landscape by releasing divisive albums which left fans scratching their heads. Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss each of them in this episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast. Other topics include an inventive compilation from the Numero Group, #RIPChocoTaco, and our continuing campaign to free The Surfrajettes.

Don’t get us wrong: Led Zeppelin’s fourth album is a beast. However, whether you wanted to or not, you’ve probably already heard it plenty of times. In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim recommend three albums that might scratch the same itch. Other topics include sham sponsorships, Abba-Zaba candy bars, and rooster sampling.

In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim take another trip back to the nineties, revisiting the first five albums from one of the decade's biggest bands: Pearl Jam. Additional topics include Tim's recent near-death experience, the complicated politics of wearing shorts at work, and turn-of-the-century psychology. 

Matt, Glenn, and Tim mark the 25th anniversary of Matt's graduation from high school by discussing the music of the year 1997. Additional topics include fedoras, the general malaise of late-spring, and the difference between The Verve and The Verve Pipe.

In this "Deep Dive," Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the new Pavement reissue release, Terror Twilight: Farewell Horizontal. Additional topics include Fruit Gushers, California Gold Rush-themed strip clubs, and the first episode of a new set-piece, "Taft Talk."

In the second "Runt of the Litter" installment, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss the divisive Pixies reunion albums: Indie Cindy, Head Carrier, and Beneath the Eyrie. Additional topics include opening day baseball, "Transylvania Twist," and lying to Robert Pollard.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim ask the essential question: Do we really need Eric Clapton? SPOILER ALERT: The answer is "no," and the three hosts discuss other artists who could take Clapton's place in the pantheon of great rock guitarists.