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The Sad Dad Radio Hour episodes
- Tegan and Sara - The Con [April 29, 2018]
In this episode, the guys talk about Tegan and Sara's The Con. On that album, Tegan and Sara mix insecurity with boldness, guitars with electric keyboards, and 2007 emo sensibilities with timeless reflections on love and loss. Plus, it’s the album that spawned the best haircut of the decade. So sit back, relax, and join us for the 4th or 5th best hour of your da
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1 hr 14 min - Strand of Oaks - Leave Ruin [April 12, 2018]
In episode four, the guys tackle Strand of Oak’s first album Leave Ruin. Released in 2009, this project revolves around front man, and only band member at the time, Timothy Showalter’s devastatingly personal narrative about loss and heartbreak. Forget Justin Vernon breaking up with his girlfriend and moving to a cabin in the woods. Prior to the release of this album, Timothy had his high school sweetheart break off their engagement, literally saw his house burn down to the ground, and was left with virtually nothing but the ashes. Forced to sleep on park benches as he coped with the loss, he took that grief and anguish, and transformed it into the album that we are discussing today
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1 hr 13 min - The Menzingers - After the Party [March 30, 2018]
In episode three, the guys talk about the Pennsylvanian punk-rockers: the Menzingers. In 2017, the band released their latest record, "After the Party", as a love letter to their 20's. It's the closest thing we've discussed to a Sad Dad concept album. So relax, crack a Miller, and enjoy!
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1 hr 18 min - The Cure - Disintegration [March 17, 2018]
In episode two, the guys tackle The Cure’s 1989 classic Disintegration. Recorded in 1988 amidst longtime drummer Lol Tolhurst’s descent into alcoholism and singer/guitarist/songwriter Robert Smith’s near-constant LSD abuse... talk about a lush, gloomy, whirlpool of a record.
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1 hr 22 min - Built to Spill - Ultimate Alternative Wavers [March 1, 2018]
In the first episode of the podcast, the guys talk about the sad-dad rock pioneers, Built to Spill. Ultimate Alternative Wavers was recorded in 1992 and provided a stellar introduction to one of the most interesting bands out there. They also make a lot of dumb jokes
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Official home of the Sad Dad Radio Hour. Exploring the boundaries of sad dad tunes since 2018. Probably listening to Sabbath. Broadcasting from the heart of Louisville, Kentucky.