Episodes

  • Let It Happen: Revisiting Tame Impala's "Currents"
    Sep 4 2025

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    It's early, so grab a cup of coffee with me, as I reminisce about Tame Impala's psychedelic electro pop gem, "Currents." I talk about indie music in 2015, Kevin Parker's first couple albums, and why this was a big leap for him. Also, I talk about Sabrina Carpenter, Radiohead touring in Europe later this year, ACL's lineup changes, and some early Coachella speculation. Cheers!

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    41 mins
  • Been Thinkin Bout Frank Ocean
    Aug 28 2025

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    I'm cooling off with a sparkling berry lemonade vodka, and talking about Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I touch on Will Smith's alleged use of AI in promo videos, and I summarize my weekend here in Long Beach at the Happy Sundays music festival. Cheers!

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    45 mins
  • Happy Sundays is Here: A Taste of the Artists Playing
    Aug 21 2025

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    Join me as I have a Belching Beaver Deftones Phantom Bride IPA, and talk about the lineup of Long Beach's very own Happy Sundays music festival. I talk about the artists, their genres, and help you build a schedule for the two day event. Also, I talk about my brief experience at Echo Park Rising last week, the controversy surrounding Michael Franti, and my review of the Yacht Rock documentary on HBO Max. This is a good one - make sure you have a tall can!

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    50 mins
  • A Review and a Preview: Outside Lands and Echo Park Rising
    Aug 14 2025

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    Join me for a cup of coffee (this is an early morning recording), as I review my VIP experience at Outside Lands on Sunday. I talk about Big Freedia, Luna Li, Finneas, BigXThaPlug, Rebecca Black, and CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, among others. Then, I talk about the upcoming (free) Echo Park Rising festival in LA. I focus on the artists playing at the Echo/Echoplex, including Tijuana Panthers, La Doña, zzzahara, Host Family, Valley Boy, and Jordan Patterson. This is a great episode if you're looking to learn about upcoming artists. Cheers!

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    40 mins
  • Is Vienna Waiting for You?: Let's Talk Billy Joel
    Aug 7 2025

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    Join me for a glass of wine, as I talk Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Spinal Tap 2, and other music news in the Tasting Room. Then get yourself a bottle of red, a bottle of white, as I talk about the new documentary on HBO about Billy Joel, his album "The Stranger" in the Vintage Pour, and why Gen Z digs his song "Vienna." Cheers!

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    43 mins
  • Outside Lands Pregaming Episode, Part 2
    Jul 31 2025

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    Join me for a Joel Gott sauvignon blanc, as I talk about the rest of the Outside Lands lineup. I give you a quick taste of each artist, and then talk about the stages, other Outside Lands experiences, and give you some final tips if you're a first timer. And if you're not going, think of this as a crash course in new artists. (The episode is broken up, with artists featured in the first part, and the other experiences featured in the latter.) Cheers!

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    48 mins
  • Outside Lands Pregaming Episode, Part 1
    Jul 24 2025

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    It's almost August, and that means it's almost time for San Francisco's Outside Lands. I'm scheduled to go for my tenth OSL. Join me for Part 1, as I start discussing the different acts on the lineup across all genres. Also, I talk about Connie Francis, Ozzy Osbourne, Tame Impala, and more. It's a festival so good, I had to talk about it over two episodes! Cheers!

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    47 mins
  • It's Been 25 episodes this year! Cheers!
    Jul 17 2025

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    Grab a beer (I've got my Dragon's Milk stout), and let's go through the 25 episodes I've released this year. I talk about my goals for the season, how it panned out, and what I'm looking forward to. If you missed an episode, this will serve as a great review for you! Also, new music from Wet Leg, Clipse, Alicia Blue, and GIVEON. Cheers!

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    43 mins