Magnified Pod

Episode 27 - Arthur

In this episode, Andrew and John discuss a voicemail from MxPx manager and long timer/first timer Tom Chichila. It gets a little personal.  Then Andrew and John discuss both Arthur releases, "Loneliness is Bliss" and "Watch the Years Crawl By." Mag Pod Studios West stands divided over Arthur, and it gets ugly.  Album discussion begins at 1:05:27.

Episode 26 - Punk Rawk Christmas

SURPRISE EARLY EP! Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. In this episode, Andrew and John get jolly af. They reminisce about Christmas traditions, both past and present. Also, will there be a Mag Pod lawyer showdown? Then, they break down their top ten favorite albums of 2018. And of course, track by track of the 2009 album Punk Rawk Christmas, plus every other MxPx Christmas track they could get their mittens on.  Album discussion begins at 1:04:51.

Episode 25 - Jered Scott Interview

In this episode, Andrew and John talk to MxPx photographer Jered Scott! We discuss his first introduction to MxPx, how he approaches photographing a show, the nicest bands he's worked with, his evolving views on Christianity, and how he approaches the world in the age of Trump. But first, Andrew and John choose their perfect MxPx set lists! Interview begins and 46:03.

Episode 24 - The Cootees - "Let's Play House"

In this episode, Andrew and John bring home the bagels.  They talk PETA, veganism, and why they eat a more plant-based diet.  Also, more voicemails, and the return of a mystery caller.  Then track by track of the 1997 album "Let's Play House" by the Cootees, the MxPx/Ninety Pound Wuss side project.  Album discussion begins at 56:13.

Episode 23 - Left Coast Live

In this episode, Andrew and John talk lots of contrawversies!  Starbursts, cranberries, the "Let's Ride" music video, and a ridiculous listener ranking of Life in General.  Lots of spicy takes in this ep!  Also, Andrew and John talk about their Thanksgivings, Black Friday, and a potential field trip for a future ep. Then, track by track of the 2017 live album "Left Coast Live."  Album discussion begins at 1:14:21.

Episode 22 - Left Coast Punk EP

In this episode, Andrew and John talk politics schmolitics.  But before that, Andrew begins with a confession. Then, they talk about their most metal friend and Creed cover bands. Also, a voicemail from the Skatch (AKA Saskatchewan)! However, the voicemail delivers some very potentially devastating and damning allegations regarding the Kickstarter.  Plus other meandering conversation about the 90's, Conan O'Brien, and Starburst flavor preferences.  Then, a discussion about the 2018 midterm results. Some exciting wins in our home state of Illinois as well as some excellent losses (i.e. Arthur Jones). Finally, a discussion of the 2009 EP "Left Coast Punk."  Album discussion begins at 1:22:38.

Episode 21 - Bryan Buchelt Interview

In this episode, Andrew and John interview Bryan Buchelt! He's a director, producer, filmmaker, and pilot and we talk about it all!  On location in a hangar in Valparaiso, Indiana, we discuss the emerging Christian punk scene of the 90's, his first introduction to MxPx, behind the scenes details of filming the MxPx music videos, plus a little politics!  Also in this ep, Andrew talks with one of the owners of Dagger Mountain Coffee, the coffee shop featured in the Let's Ride music video.

Episode 20 - MxPx (Self Titled)

In this episode, Andrew and John talk forever.  With an album this important, we needed to take our time!  But first, should "guilty pleasures" just be "pleasures?"  And does Greta Van Fleet truly deserve all the hate they're getting? Also, special/consistent shouts to Canada in this ep!  THEN! Andrew and John go track by track and music video by music video of the 10th full length self titled studio album MxPx. PLUS!  We share our personal rankings of MxPx's 10 studio albums.  Album discussion begins at 1:10:12.

Episode 19 - Let's Rock

In this episode, Andrew and John talk B-sides!  But first we talk about a band getting a beer made by a Washington brewery, and it's NOT MxPx! Whhaaa??  Also, Andrew opens some exciting mail! And what are your thoughts on Nickelodeon's Legends of the Hidden Temple?  Because we have thoughts and ideas.  FINALLY, we go track by track and discuss the 2006 SideOneDummy B-sides/Rarities album Let's Rock.  Album discussion begins at 59:54.

Episode 18.5 - Adrenalize (Def Leppod)

BONUS EP!  In this spin-off episode of Def Leppod, Andrew and John discuss the very first CD John purchased: Def Leppard's 1992 dad rock masterpiece Adrenalize.