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Culture, religion, politics, and the Christian alternative scene of the 90’s.
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John can't stop thinking about it. Joining the pod this week is Danny Bracken. He is the former guitarist for the band Anathallo as well as a visual artist and director of exhibitions for the Mattress Factory art museum in Pittsburgh. We discuss his history with the band, writing and recording Floating World and Canopy Glow, crafting an interesting live show, and turning down a tour opportunity with one of his musical idols. Then, a track by track discussion of the Anathallo's final album "Canopy Glow." Album discussion begins at 1:02:43.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John dig up slugs and bugs. But first, thoughts on the Dalai Lama, Timothy Keller, Metallica, Babymetal, and the Olsen Twins. Then, a track by track discussion of the Anathallo album "Floating World." Album discussion begins at 28:26.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John dig through the Mag Pod mail bag. It's been a whiiilllle since we've read your emails and listened to some voicemails. We got a ska cover, some discussion about purity culture, and an email from someone with a very personal (and familial) connection to the Christian alternative scene.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John ruin it. Shadow Producer Jason returns to discuss his favorite Tooth & Nail Records release, "North To The Future" by Georgia indie rockers Joe Christmas. Jason details all the ways this record has impacted his life, from influencing design choices to the very personal moments he listens to certain tracks.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John go to a skating party. Joining the pod this week is Andrew Gill. He is a senior producer of the beloved music podcast Sound Opinions, former host of the WBEZ beer podcast Strange Brews, and co-creator of an upcoming PRX narrative podcast examining how the Christian music industry has impacted American culture. We talk about how important indie music was to him growing up in Florida, the Athens, Georgia music scene, and how he made Joe Christmas his identity. Then we go track by track of the Joe Christmas album "Upstairs Overlooking." Band and album discussion begins at 46:28.
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In this episode, Andrew and John ride neon dolphins. After a little break, we're back to discuss the debut album by Fantasy League, a project by Scott Kerr (Five Iron Frenzy, Yellow Second) and Matt Langston (Eleventyseven).
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In this episode, Andrew and John are simply having a wonderful Christmas time. It's that time of year! In this final episode of the year, Andrew and John list their top 10 albums of 2022 (plus honorable mentions). Then, a track by track discussion of the 1999 BEC Recordings compilation "Happy Christmas Vol. 2." If you want to listen to the top album discussion, jump to 27:50. To listen to the "Happy Christmas Vol. 2" discussion, jump to 1:35:57.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In this episode, Andrew and John enjoy their Christmas whisky. But first, some holiday candies and beverages. And a voicemail about our episode with Jenny Booth Potter. Then the return of the Winners Circle and the Losers Lounge. Andrew shares his feelings about a new book on deconstruction. Plus a game about Christmas songs! Finally, a track by track discussion of the David Bazan Christmas album "Dark Sacred Night." Album discussion begins at 1:24:48.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode, Andrew and John are cuter than shit. But first, joining the pod this week for a discussion of her new book: Jenny Booth Potter, author of "Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism." Jenny shares stories about her journey into social justice and antiracism work, how everyone makes "racialized choices" every day, why being "colorblind" is problematic, and the role Five Iron Frenzy played in recognizing America's violent past. Then, Andrew and John do a track by track discussion of the brand new Craig's Brother album "Easily Won, Rarely Deserved." Album discussion begins at 57:22.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In this episode, Andrew and John can't keep silent on their own pod. At long last, Craig's Brother vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Ted Bond joins the pod! We talk youth group culture, songs about lust and abortion, being accepted in the punk scene, writing the new Craig's Brother album, and...the Craig's Brother biopic? Conversation with Ted starts at 3:16.