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Retrospectrum

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Every 2 weeks we pick a new band and listen to their entire discography. We discuss the highs and lows, interesting stories and career developments of a wide array of artists through many decades and genres.

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3.13a Wheel of Death Minisode

So it all comes down to this. We've been really adding some stinkers to the wheel this season. It's up to the fates to decide what artist we listen to next. Heaven help u

Oct 28
9 min

3.12 The Cramps

Tis the season to get down and dirty with The Cramps. Join us as we crawl through the Goo Goo Muck, explore the Psychedelic Jungle and wash up on Dope Island. So turn on,

Oct 21
1 h 41 min

3.11 Blackpink

Join us, two Elderly Millennials, as we try to figure out just what the heck the kids are listening to these days. Using the music of K Pop superstars Blackpink as a back

Oct 7
1 h 30 min

3.10 Norma Tanega

What do WE do in the shadows? Listen to Norma Tanega of course. Best known for the beloved vampire theme song, this iconic if undervalued folk artist had a short but even

Sep 23
1 h 16 min

3.9 King Crimson

A band that defies classification and resists stagnation at all costs, King Crimson seems to take a toll on every artist who has passed through its creative maw. At the c

Sep 9
1 h 42 min

3.8 Sinead O'Connor

Never one to shy away from a controversy or mince words to make other people feel comfortable, Sinead O'Connor took a lot of heat for speaking her mind. We dig through th

Aug 26
1 h 45 min

3.7 Outkast

What's cooler than being cool? Listening to this podcast, that's what. This week we get abducted by ATLiens, and explore the discography of Outkast. Support us on Patre

Aug 12
1 h 14 min

3.6: Neutral Milk Hotel

2 Headed Pod All set for your ears We've heard all the songs Now we're ready to talk About all of our opinions *Sad French Horn Noises* Support us on Patreon

Jul 29
1 h 23 min

3.5: The Specials

This week, we've got a podcast for you, Rudy! Join us as we skank through the discography of the titans of 2-Tone, The Specials! After that, More Specials! Seriously, we

Jul 15
1 h 21 min

3.4 Parliament Funkadelic

Grab your Flashlight and take a ride on the Mothership- Starchild needs our help spreading funk to the masses! This week we peek into the mind of funk mastermind George C

Jul 1
2 h 01 min

3.3: Kraftwerk

What separates man from machine? Do synthesizers dream of electric sheep? Our radio activity this week takes us on a dreamy trip through the discography of the German art

Jun 17
1 h 15 min

3.2: Cibo Matto

How well do you know your chicken? What's the perfect birthday cake recipe? (Hint: it involves MSG) Is white pepper ice cream sweet or spicy? Cibo Matto is out here packi

Jun 3
1 h 11 min

3.1: Slayer

Flames, demons, death and dismemberment- this episode has it all! Join us as we go spelunking through the cavernous depths of Slayer's entire discography. Are you metal e

May 20
1 h 46 min

3.0 Season 3 Re-Reintroduction

Guess who's back. Back again. It's this pod. Tell a friend.

May 13
2 min

2.14: Season 2 Recap

Another one bites the dust. Join us as we look back on all the bands and albums we discussed throughout Season 2, explore their various connections, and see what they're

Mar 11
1 h 07 min

2.13: MC Hammer

Get to know the man behind (inside?) the pants. It's Hammer Time here on the pod. This week, we track the career of one Stanley Kirk Burrell, better know as MC Hammer, fr

Feb 25
1 h 14 min

Season 2 Wheel of Death Minisode

It's all been leading up to this. Each episode this season, we've added a less than ideal listening experience to the wheel. Listen here to find out which artist we will

Feb 18
7 min

2.12: Shania Twain

Let's go girls! So, she's the highest selling female country artist of all time. That actually does impress us much! This week we ride into the discography of the Queen o

Feb 11
1 h 15 min

2.11: Gorillaz

Gorillaz! They are the virtual band brainchild of Damon Albarn of Blur and Jamie Hewlett who is best known as the creator of Tank Girl. Join us as we dive deep into the l

Jan 28
1 h 30 min

2.10: Fats Domino

Here comes the Fat man! And there he goes... and here he comes again! This guy sure is hard to keep track of, but we'll do our best. We've listened to hundreds of songs t

Jan 14
1 h 09 min

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