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Culture, religion, politics, and the Christian alternative scene of the 90’s.
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Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
In this episode, Andrew and John get spicy. They discuss the January 6th assault Capitol and the post-truth white nationalist afterscape we're navigating as a country. If you usually enjoy our longwinded political rants, you'll enjoy this ep. And then a track by track discussion of the brand new full length album "Until This Shakes Apart." Album discussion begins at 35:14.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
In this final episode of 2020, Andrew and John skank through a winter wonderland. They go track by track of the 1998 BEC compilation record "Happy Christmas" which features the Five Iron Frenzy version of "You Gotta Get Up." Then, a conversation with Robert Gay, known worldwide and the child soloist from the NewSong hit "The Christmas Shoes." We talk his thoughts on the song, his memories from recording the solo, and some of his favorite holiday songs. PLUS, Andrew and John cap off this episode with a very special song just for Mag Pod Nation!
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Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John discuss their top 10 albums of 2020. But first, a little catching up. Then, what are the plans for season 3? It is all laid out in this episode! Plus a big announcement!
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John return from the world's shortest hiatus to discuss "While Supplies Last" and the brand new Ska Against Racism compilation. Plus, what would a Tom Waits version of "Every New Day" sound like? Also, the one and only time we will discuss "Assgate."
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John raise their glasses to the sky, and celebrate the launch of the Five Iron Frenzy Kickstarter! Andy Verdecchio joins the pod to discuss the new single "So We Sing" and their upcoming album "Until This Shakes Apart." Also, what would be your ideal Five Iron live setlist? Plus, Andy makes some tough choices in our last game of the season!
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John wrap things up...almost. As we near the end of the second season, it's time to tie up some loose ends. We have some voicemails, emails, and listener music to address. Plus, a game for all seasons. Then, we discuss some of our favorite moments from the last season in our final episode of The Five. Finally, our Five Iron album rankings, as well as rankings for Brave Saint Saturn, Roper, The Fast Feeling, and Yellow Second. Album rankings begins at 1:52:35.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John beep boop just a little too loud. From Eleventyseven and The Fast Feeling, Matt Langston joins the pod! Matt talks meeting Scott and Reese, collaborating with Leanor for The Fast Feeling, his religious deconstruction, the trials of the Christian music industry, Harry Potter, Joy Electric, and of course...a game. Make sure to check out Matt's podcast eleventylife wherever you find podcasts, and "Basic Glitches" by Eleventyseven is out now on Rock Candy Recordings!
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John wake up dangerous. Leanor Ortega Till returns to talk the Fast Feeling: how it started, what it was like fronting a band, and how it was the most collaborative music experience she's ever had. Then, Andrew and John go track by track of Pulses. Interview begins at 27:12, album discussion begins at 1:14:45.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John have so much fun. But first, Andrew talks about becoming a first time homeowner. Then some voicemails and emails (with listeners connected to Andrew and John's college?!). Plus, The Five for 2014. Finally, track by track of the 2014 Kickstarter backer album The Second Coming of Cheeses. This episode is out of control and goes off the rails pretty quickly. Album discussion begins at 1:38:50.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
In this episode, Andrew and John kind of like their guest here. But first, some voicemails about ham, Between Pavement And Stars hot takes, and private prison divestment. Then, Five Iron Frenzy guitarist Micah Ortega joins Mag Pod to talk gear, metal, hop hop, the songwriting process, live sound, and dog adoption. Our conversation with Micah begins at 31:08.