Episodes

  • Go Your Own Way
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode Mark and Kristi roll out some alternatives to music's sacred cows, offering "if you like this, maybe try this" suggestions for such classics as Paranoid, Dark Side of the Moon, Rumours and more.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Talkin' All That Jazz
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode Mark and Jason talk about talk. Specifically, skits as a component of albums. From their origins to their prevalence in hip hop and how they're changing as music - and how we consume it - evolves.

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    28 mins
  • Making Movies
    Feb 9 2026

    In the episode Mark and Kristi cover their favorite soundtracks. From synth-y scores to killer compilations, they cover all the sounds that make their favorite movies better.

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    36 mins
  • Bells and Whistles
    Jan 26 2026

    Mark and Kristi are discussing physical vinyl again. This time it's all about packaging and presentation. What boxes, jackets, colors and more make that vinyl experience all the more special? You got to visualize this one... but we also have some pictures here if you don't mind spoilers (or save that click for after).

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    36 mins
  • I Love My Label
    Jan 12 2026

    Kristi's back again and she and Mark are talking record labels; specifically, some they love - labels that helped to form their taste in music and continue to drive exploration as a reliable source of new sounds.

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    31 mins
  • Everything Counts
    Jan 1 2026

    In this New Year's Day episode, Mark looks back at Top Sellers and Trends for 2025 as well as some clouds (and rainbows) on the horizon for 2026. Check out all the lists and visual aids on the shop's Instagram post here.

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    44 mins
  • Pretty Good Year
    Dec 15 2025

    Jason's back and, in this episode, he and Mark look back on their favorite releases from 2025. From new albums to reissues and archival collections, they touch on everything from Bieber to Beelzebub. No one mentions The Life of a Showgirl, though. Go figure.

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    54 mins
  • Ask Me, I Won't Say No, How Could I?
    Dec 1 2025

    Mark's all by his lonesome for the holidays, answering listener questions. Where do you get all those records? How do I store them? Which ones do you take home? Why won't you hold one for me? Why is your website so terrible?

    Here it is: everything you never wanted to know that, like, six other people did want to know.

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    30 mins