Sample Excavator

The Metallica Report: Trailer

The Metallica Report is coming! Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source for your news. This weekly report is hosted by Steffan Chirazi, long-tim

Episode 1.10: NILE RODGERS PT. 2

WE MADE IT. This is the final episode of season 1, the second part to the two part finale that we started last week with the story of Nile Rodgers. If you haven't listen

Episode 1.9: NILE RODGERS PT. 1

The finish line is in sight. We are finally at the first part of the two part finale to season one of Sample Excavator. We are exploring the immense influence of Nile Rod

Episode 1.8: RICK RUBIN

These last three episodes of Season 1 will really chronicle the rise of hip hop. This week we are looking at the producer Rick Rubin, possibly the most prolific producer

Episode 1.7: TOM'S DINER

Last weeks episode was our longest yet so I limited myself this week to even it out. In this brief episode I break down the song Tom's Diner by Suzanne Vega, telling the

Episode 1.6: YEAH! WOO!

For the first time I am tackling a song in the top 10 most sampled of all time list. In fact this week's sample has been used in 2340 other songs in the last decade, maki

Episode 1.5: GOOD FEELING

We are halfway done with the first season of Sample Excavator! A shorter episode this week as we examine a soul vocal from Etta James used throughout EDM, pop, and rap si

Episode 1.4: BERT BERNS

This week we look at the incredible story of Bert Berns, a songwriting genius who was exceptionally prolific in the 1960's. He's worked with the Isley Brothers (who we di

Episode 1.3: THE ISLEY BROTHERS

Episode 3 breaks down samples from the Isley Brothers, a gospel, soul, funk, R&B, and rock group that was active from the late 50's to the early 80's. They've been sample

Episode 1.2: THE RIFF

Episode 2 breaks down 'The Riff,' a series of 5 descending chords or notes that has a rich history throughout classic rock with notable uses by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin,

Episode 1.1: SUPERSONIC

Angelo Robledo kicks off the debut season of Sample Excavator by analyzing the song Supersonic by J.J. Fad, tracking the many times it's been sampled over the last two de

Trailer: Welcome to Sample Excavator

Welcome to Sample Excavator! This episode introduces sampling, the inspiration for the podcast, and the format of the episodes.  Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter