Magnified Pod

Episode 18 - At the Show

In this episode, Andrew and John drink more booze!  Specifically, they crack open some delicious Silver City Best Life IPAs!  They also get into some listener voicemails and talk first MxPx shows!  Then, what being a Hufflepuff says about masculinity in the Harry Potter universe. Andrew and John sort the MxPx dudes into their Hogwarts houses.  And track by track discussion of the 1999 live album At the Show.  There is a lot of "singing" in this episode.  You've been warned.  Album discussion begins at 1:20:48.

Episode 17 - Acoustic Collection

In this episode, Andrew and John recap 350 Brewing's Punktoberfest: boots of beer, hanging with Mike Herrera, pie eating contests, and so much more!  They also discuss the latest MxPx release, the Best Life EP. Plus, should Silver City Brewing hire Andrew and John for a Best Life IPA voiceover campaign?  THEN! Track by track of the 2014 release, Acoustic Collection.  Album discussion begins at 1:38:39.

Episode 16 - The Renaissance EP

In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the recent Kavanaugh hearings.  We also return to the "Kanye Corner" for the last time. Plus we talk about epic movie parties, the closing of a legendary Chicago punk rock store, and, for some reason, Jim Carrey comes up quite a bit.  If you want to skip our conversation about Kavanaugh, you can jump from 20:52 to 38:03.  Renaissance EP album discussion begins at 51:06.

Episode 15 - Anchor Valley Wine Review

In this episode, Andrew and John enjoy some Anchor Valley Wine with their wives Dana and Jenny!  They discuss MxPx, Christian coffee shops, tattoos, and some alternate slogans for Anchor Valley Wine.  Also, more listener voicemails and some steamy (and absurd) MxPx fan fic.  Wine discussion with the wives begins at 51:05.

Episode 14 - Bob Moon Interview

In this episode, Andrew and John talk with producer and music engineer Bob Moon. Bob has with worked with bands such as Starflyer 59, the O.C. Supertones, Joy Electric, Ninety Pound Wuss, Daniel Amos, and of course MxPx. We talk about his time with Tooth & Nail, how he got the job recording Teenage Politics, his thoughts on the state of rock music, and his daughter following in his footsteps. We manage to not fanboy too much in this interview, though we do gush a little. We also dive into some listener voicemails/emails and talk lawsuits and MxPx fanfic. Bob Moon interview begins at 23:19.

Episode 13 - On the Cover 1 & 2

In this episode, Andrew and John return to form and have some light conversation! They talk destroying your own property...as a form of protest?  Also, what happens when we deify flawed people and give them virtually unmatched and unchecked power? (spoiler alert: bad things) THEN!  Andrew and John go track-by-track of the 1995 EP On the Cover and the 2009 album On the Cover II, which prompts a lot of questions.  What makes a good cover song? Should bands cover songs that are part in their own genre? How different should the cover be from the original? They attempt to answer these questions...with varying degrees of success.  General album discussion begins at 36:50.

Episode 12 - Let It Happen

In this episode, Andrew and John get right to the point!  This is a full on MxPx episode!  We throw out some more MxPx-themed wine name suggestions for Anchor Valley Wine. Then we get INTO IT! Track by track of both the 1998 and 2006 Let It Happen releases!  Andrew and John also do a TOP 5 for the first time!  Also, are you a Moonhead? Listen and find out!

Episode 11 - Plans Within Plans

In this episode, Andrew and John have an honest and frank discussion about mental health and the struggle to find a good therapist.  They also talk about the Pedro the Lion reunion shows and "Weird Al" Yankovic getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!  Also, MORE listener submitted content! AND track by track discussion of MxPx's 9th full length studio album! Track by track discussion begins 1:02:38.

Episode 10 - Secret Weapon

In this episode, Andrew and John discuss members of Underoath and their critiques of modern Christianity as well as the benefits of being "culturally Christian."  We also play some listener-submitted high school music!  Andrew shares some of his Wizard Rock/Harry Potter music!  And track by track of MxPx's 8th studio full length Secret Weapon.  Album discussion begins at 47:25!

BONUS EP! Daniel Leary from MxPx Memes

BONUS EP!  In this episode, Andrew and John talk to Daniel Leary, the brains behind the Mxpx Memes Instagram/Twitter pages.  We discuss memes (duh), Christian bookstore grandmas, They Might Be Giants, Weird Al, going to film school, dude to girl ratios at college, his top 3 Panic songs, and other MxPx related...content.