This Is My Son

Security Boy Max Eddy returns and plunges everyone down to the deepest depths of their ids as we explore Wilco's album "Star Wars" and the original cast recording of The Phantom of the Opera. Also discussed: gettin' dirty, moderately-priced vaporwave rugs, Wilco's cartoon island, extremely inaccurate synopses, and our mutual hatred for the musical Cats.

Mark brings '90s alternative lo-fi garage rock Guided by Voices to the table, along with his ambivalence about the band. Cathy ripostes with melodic Michigan boys Lord Huron. Also discussed: beard inheritance, Lena Dunham, Dean Quixote, and the beauty of lakes.

Mouse breaks precedent by proposing both her son (the anime Nichijou) and Cathy's son (Tim and Eric). Along the way, they spend a lot of time talking about different states, cultural context, and fear of inauthenticity.

Kris presents her son, The Plague Dogs, and Cathy counters with The Science of Sleep. We discuss the art and catharsis of the Sad Dog Story, why this podcast is #1 in the iTunes charts, and the dying art of horse tailoring.

Whitney presents her boy, One Direction. Cathy responds with Barenaked Ladies. Along the way they talk about fandom, betrayal, Morgan Spurnedlock, and Whitney gives us a bona fide 'sclusie!

Cathy presents her boy, The Godfather. Max responds with The Hunt for Red October. In the process they discuss offensive ethnic accents, gender representation, silent sea dongs, and submarine jetskis.