Do you like Forde and The Noodle? Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Viceroy came out in '19, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Robert Plant, but I think Garrett has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '87, Forde released this, Cooks!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Green Pepper", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself. 

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Welcome to Chilis! In this episode we discuss Freon, reality television, and the reason you should never accept a vagrant's offer to "make $500." Join Abby and Paul as they recount their trip to the Alien Mecca!

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A COVID prognosis, Jedi Duels, Avril Lavigne, and the implications of Stonehenge. One of the guests couldn't make it through this episode.

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Political dogs, Nicolas Cage, aliens, and a freak accident that ruins the first episode in extraordinary fashion.

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