The No Judgment Zone

By The No Judgment Zone Podcast

Do you long for the days when the buzz ballads of the 90’s blared out of the speakers of your mom’s Volkswagen Jetta? Perhaps you preferred sulking in your room to the emo hits of the early 2000’s? If... more

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How many episodes does The No Judgment Zone have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

The No Judgment Zone episodes:

February 11, 2022 Episode 17: Blessid Union of Souls
The No Judgment Zone is back with a true lyrical treat, “Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)” by Blessid Union of Souls. Packed with nonsensical pop culture references and outlandish comparisons, “Hey Leonardo” is a delightful blast from the past that will make your head spin - and the trajectory of this band’s career will keep it spinning!

Links from this episode:

“Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)” music video: https://youtu.be/vSdbQLXpmPQ
“Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)” live: https://youtu.be/u9CjkWQ9tOI
“Play Ball” video montage: https://youtu.be/T8A4Lbj383g
“Who Dey Nation” official music video: https://youtu.be/LW3qCHIG9NI

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 5min
December 24, 2021 Episode 16: Jack Frost
Happy holidays, listeners! As a little holiday treat, The No Judgment Zone is bringing you its very first movie review and discussing 1998’s Jack Frost. Jack Frost (played by Michael Keaton) takes his family on a very snowy and unexpected Christmas journey that leaves us with A LOT of questions. We might even run into some old NJZ characters along the way. Pour yourself a glass of eggnog and join us for some holiday cheer!

Links from this episode:

Jack Frost “Frosty the Snowman” opening scene: https://youtu.be/hY2_jUDQHVc
Jack Frost “Landslide” scene: https://youtu.be/-oi2BKNnJq8
Jack Frost end scene: https://youtu.be/q9CSg1KWe08

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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52min
December 10, 2021 Episode 15: Stadium Arcadium
For Episode 15 of The No Judgment Zone, we’re shaking things up and reviewing not just a song, but an entire album! And this isn’t just any album - it’s 2006’s DOUBLE album, Stadium Arcadium. Coming in at over two hours with 28 tracks, there is plenty to unpack (and question). To help us wrap our heads around all that is Stadium Arcadium, we pulled in everyone’s favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers expert, Andy Fusia, as today’s special guest.

Links from this episode:

“Dani California” music video: https://youtu.be/Sb5aq5HcS1A
“Snow (Hey Oh)” music video: https://youtu.be/yuFI5KSPAt4
“Tell Me Baby” music video: https://youtu.be/oDNcL1VP3rY
“Hump de Bump” music video: https://youtu.be/OM9uMJWtNww
Stadium Arcadium album commentary playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGKM1L03H78Q3zyZ1dUqIJxWijXjYnH0i

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 8min
November 26, 2021 Episode 14: Dave Matthews Band
In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into everything Dave. The Dave Matthews band has its own community and sub-culture, a following unlike any other artist we’ve covered so far on The NJZ. With special guest Eric Bennett of the Endless Scroll Podcast, we find out if we have what it takes to call ourselves true “Davers.”

Links from this episode:

“Crash Into Me” music video: https://youtu.be/k7in-9E3ImQ
“Ants Marching” music video: https://youtu.be/MNgJBIx-hK8
“Where Are You Going” music video: https://youtu.be/qjykrjAS5bQ
“Tripping Billies” live: https://youtu.be/vsUuYkMHV4w
“Davers” a Dave Matthews Documentary: https://youtu.be/aCmhZTNMAS8

Check out Eric’s podcast, Endless Scroll:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/002BZK0oGRZhDfFDjUoqcM?si=ayekPY5nTCiRd22fYelXlw
Instagram: www.instagram.com/endless_scroll
Twitter: https://twitter.com/endlessscroll_?s=21

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 14min
November 12, 2021 Episode 13: Lifehouse
In today’s episode, we’re hanging on to another moment with the Christian rock scene and discussing Lifehouse. How did some Los Angeles-based teenagers manage to crank out the most played song of 2001? A lot of faith and a couple of divorced parents might do the trick. Listen to learn more about Lifehouse’s catapult to mainstream and Christian stardom.

Links from this episode:

“Hanging By A Moment” music video: https://youtu.be/tPnK39ax_AM
“You And Me” music video: https://youtu.be/ac3HkriqdGQ
“First Time” music video: https://youtu.be/J0YvWQNWEJA
Interview with Billboard: https://youtu.be/gZR5Nn_nnCo
Hanging By A Moment Live on Leno: https://youtu.be/YPPC3weaPDE

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h
October 29, 2021 Episode 12: Lisa Loeb
The No Judgment Zone is BACK! In this episode, we’re excited to take our first official foray into the singer-songwriter genre with 1994’s “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb (and Nine Stories - more on them later). We’re discussing the independent hit’s unexpected journey to the top of the charts and diving into the wonderfully wacky world of Lisa Loeb herself.

Links from this episode:

“Stay (I Missed You)” music video: https://youtu.be/i9HGwRbMiVY
“I Do” music video: https://youtu.be/SM4uwLTiDPU
“Do You Sleep?” music video: https://youtu.be/n-Ca62l_X8M
Ethan Hawke and Lisa Loeb tell the story of the Stay video: https://youtu.be/rL00KGmIcd8
Stay Live on Howard Stern: https://youtu.be/321bkwjoM9A
Lisa Loeb performing The Disappointing Pancake: https://youtu.be/htEzsjoZRl8

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h
July 16, 2021 Episode 11: Concrete Blonde
In Episode 11 of The No Judgment Zone, we’re talking about Hollywood, California rockers Concrete Blonde. We all know the song “Joey”, but today we’re taking a closer look at a macabre world full of vampires, snakes, and even an unexpected appearance from Jim Jones. But does the novelty really stick? Are Johnette Napolitano’s soaring vocals enough to carry the songs? Enter The No Judgment Zone to find out.

Links from this episode:

“Joey” music video: https://youtu.be/OdpTcvSn8HQ
“Bloodletting” music video: https://youtu.be/VbJmWCuMiEM
“Caroline” music video: https://youtu.be/wlg91FG9m5Y
“God Is A Bullet” music video: https://youtu.be/aNZpkimAZSI
Concrete Blonde interview: https://youtu.be/ISskfy3FKhc
“Heal It Up” live on Jon Stewart: https://youtu.be/QcJjaL2sL9w

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 7min
July 02, 2021 Episode 10: Len
Episode 10 is full of firsts for The No Judgment Zone! We feature our very first guest, friend and fellow podcaster Phil Kenbok, and record together in person for the very first time. Apologies in advance for some sound inconsistencies - we’ll get there (shouts out to Dino for all of his talent and support). We also cover our first artist north of the border. In this episode, we discuss how Canadian brother-sister duo Len goes from recording in their Toronto basement to taking over the shores of Daytona Beach, Florida. Len’s trajectory from shoegaze to hip-hop is full of surprising moments, but are they equally impressive? Enter The No Judgment Zone to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Steal My Sunshine” music video: https://youtu.be/E1fzJ_AYajA
“Candy Pop” music video: https://youtu.be/Q1EUfNFL8vk
“Steal My Sunshine” on Mike Bullard Show: https://youtu.be/aj3ybg5gV-8
Len Much Music interview: https://youtu.be/FrVMjk92mV4
“It’s My Neighbourhood” music video: https://youtu.be/jhe_OwGggnQ
Behind The Music: “Steal My Sunshine” Stereogum interview: https://www.stereogum.com/1877413/behind-the-music-steal-my-sunshine/interviews/
Check out Len TV on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LENOFFICIALTV

Check out Phil’s podcast, Super Beet:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeetPod
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1E09umy1aJNH7vcWxOcHPt?si=BbuQi0BsS5K6qJ117Qbwsg&dl_branch=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzbbYORuXsnpPiKxn6Kvilw

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 10min
June 18, 2021 Episode 9: Fuel
“She calls me from the cold...” Today’s episode is one we’ve been eager to record from the very beginning. Fuel takes us on a surprising journey filled with questionable lyrics, killer riffs, and some seriously cringey Facebook feuding. Enter The No Judgment Zone to find out how these Harrisburg, PA rockers fueled the very beginning of this podcast and to learn where we stand today.

Links from this episode:

“Shimmer” music video: https://youtu.be/rZwSqX6J5hs
“Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” music video: https://youtu.be/ZbHfgXJKn1Y
“Shimmer” on Conan O’Brien: https://youtu.be/RNw39oRdMSU
Buzz Ballads - As Seen on TV commercial: https://youtu.be/TCPMLgTSw90
“Bad Day” music video: https://youtu.be/GGHnYD2y-44
Fuel live at Bethlehem Musikfest 2005: https://youtu.be/XZJvbVjeLYk
“Won’t Back Down” from the Daredevil movie soundtrack: https://youtu.be/jhe_OwGggnQ
Brett Scallions and Carl Bell interview: https://youtu.be/rSneZWoHup0
Chris Daughtry performs Hemorrhage (In My Hands) on American Idol: https://youtu.be/8NaYROxllpQ

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 14min
June 04, 2021 Episode 8: P.O.D.
This episode, we’re back at it with another Christian band - P.O.D. Falling somewhere on the strange spectrum that is nu metal, P.O.D. takes Christian themes to a whole new level. Does P.O.D. make us feel Alive or simply fall flat? Enter The No Judgment Zone to find out!

Links from this episode:

“Boom” music video: https://youtu.be/lYHA_7vxrgc
“Alive” music video: https://youtu.be/ce2KN06dS7c
“Youth of the Nation” music video: https://youtu.be/EDKwCvD56kw
P.O.D. MTV interview: https://youtu.be/JYbqGWn4xXA
“Goodbye for Now” feat. Katy Perry on The Tonight Show: https://youtu.be/R8eo6w4dGYc
“Youth of the Nation” live on Late Show with David Letterman: https://youtu.be/yDlYT3TjqHI

Original intro/outro music by Mike Dainer AKA Andy Fusia
Check Mike Dainer out on Bandcamp: https://mikedainer.bandcamp.com

Follow The No Judgment Zone podcast on social media!
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thenojudgmentzone
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNJZpod

Check out The Official NJZ Queue to listen to all the songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K05xJE9UwernZcETuABYW?si=TiumRl9vRuaQt3lGzRBBBw
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1h 2min

FAQs about The No Judgment Zone:

How many episodes does The No Judgment Zone have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.