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EarWax: An Amoeba Podcast

EarWax: An Amoeba Podcast

By: The EarWax Crew
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About this listen

EarWax is a deep-dive music podcast hosted by two longtime record store clerks, Hilary and Cody, who are steeped in music history.

Each week, we unpack the story of a single album - how it was made, where it fits in the cultural moment that shaped it, and why it still matters. From iconic classics to cult gems, we explore the music that moves us and the stories that stick.

You’ll also hear about the latest releases and what’s buzzing in our world of vinyl bins and liner notes. Think of it like your favorite record store hang, just in podcast form.

EarWax is for anyone who loves music with context, history, and heart.

© 2025 EarWax: An Amoeba Podcast
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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode! Black Country, New Road's Charlie Wayne and Lewis Evans
    May 22 2025

    Did you miss us so much that you couldn't stand to see us leave for even one week? Bro, same! So how about an awesome interview with one of the coolest bands out there today?

    Charlie Wayne and Lewis Evans of Black Country, New Road dropped by to talk about their new album "Forever Howlong," and share some of the music that has inspired them along the way.

    These guys absolutely rule, and it was a total pleasure chopping it up with them. A huge thank you to Lewis and Charlie, and another big thanks to the rest of the group for putting out such a killer record.

    Check out "Forever Howlong", and go see Black Country, New Road on tour!

    Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below:

    • Instagram: @earwaxpod
    • TikTok: @earwaxpod
    • Amoeba on Instagram:
      • @amoebahollywood
      • @amoebasf
      • @amoebaberkeley
    • Questions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): earwaxpodcast@amoeba-music.com

    Credits:
    Edited by Claudia Rivera-Tinsley
    All transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden
    "EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 93: Buzzcocks - Singles Going Steady
    May 14 2025

    We don't always cover compilation albums, but when we do, we make sure they are the most glorious. Such is the case with this week's episode of EarWax!

    Hilary and Cody dive into the cool power/punk-pop of Buzzcocks. A greatest hits album made for a band about to tour the United States...where they had very little following.

    Singles Going Steady is a literal timeline of the band up until that point, and showcases the band's penchant for hooks over politics. The perfect marriage of pop and punk coming together to form a banger of a compilation.

    Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below:

    • Instagram: @earwaxpod
    • TikTok: @earwaxpod
    • Amoeba on Instagram:
      • @amoebahollywood
      • @amoebasf
      • @amoebaberkeley
    • Questions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): earwaxpodcast@amoeba-music.com

    Credits:
    Edited by Claudia Rivera-Tinsley
    All transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden
    "EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 92: James Brown and the Famous Flames - Live at the Apollo
    May 8 2025

    Good gahd! This week the EarWax crew hits the One and covers the Hardest Working Man in Show Business. Mr. Please Please himself, James Brown!

    Whatchu know about betting on yourself? James Brown told his label a live record was the sauce, and when they said no, he financed it himself.

    The legendary Apollo, a raucous crowd, and James Brown's electrifying performance collide to create this blistering time capsule of 1962.

    "Live at the Apollo" captures James Brown and the Famous Flames in their element. At 300 shows/year, they were razor sharp, and delivered a vicious set that stands the test of time.

    Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below:

    • Instagram: @earwaxpod
    • TikTok: @earwaxpod
    • Amoeba on Instagram:
      • @amoebahollywood
      • @amoebasf
      • @amoebaberkeley
    • Questions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): earwaxpodcast@amoeba-music.com

    Credits:
    Edited by Claudia Rivera-Tinsley
    All transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden
    "EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 8 mins
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