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Sam and Max look at the big issues with the Australian music industry's funding model that may have impacted Groovin' The Moo's cancellation in 2024, and unpack the mystery of Pitbull's new album before Max dials in with 360 ahead of his Back to Life regional tour. They chat about 360's return to the industry after struggling with both addiction and mental health, what it was like hitting the stage for the first time on his return, and get his read on the state of Hip Hop in Australia as he hits the road.

Connect with 360 on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to his latest  track "Most Wanted Freestyle" on Spotify and Apple Music. Find tickets to the nearest leg of the Back To Life Regional tour at 360's Website.

If you, or someone you know, is suffering from addiction or is struggling with their mental health, find help and resources with your local GP, or with:

• The National Alcohol and Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
• Family Drug Support Service: 1300 368 186
• Headspace

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Love is in the air as Max and Sam go through their favourite (and least favourite) love songs for Valentine's Day, recap the Super Bowl halftime show, and talk about a few favourite video game sound tracks, before Max dials in with Any Girl to talk about her latest single, "Talk About You". On the chat they dive deep into the benefits of songwriting camps, what isolation in WA produces in the scene, and why hyperpop is having its moment.

Connect with Any Girl on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her latest track "Talk About You" on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Sam and Max recap the Grammys, ponder what songs they'd delete and do a little more Red Flag, Green Flag with some artists, before jumping on the line to chat with Sydney psych rockers Slim Jimz about their latest track, "Now You're Gone". They cover how a few break ups inspired the part-punk, part-funk sound on the track, where the East Coast's best-looking crowds are, and whether Sydney or Perth is producing the best bands.

Connect with Slim Jimz on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest track "Now You're Gone" on Spotify and Apple Music.

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No guest this week as Sam and Max take on the wash up of the most controversial Hottest 100 (til next year's). Along the way they cover some sad songs, tell people to grow up, and look ahead to see which artists the Grammys will let down this year.

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Dropping their Hottest 100 predictions before the big dance kicks off, Sam and Max debut the sound of their first in-studio pod. Then they're joined all the away from LA by Tim McEwan, one-half of Synthwave band The Midnight, ahead of their tour down under. They chat about how to create an idealised version of the 80s, what the Danish underground scene is (or isn't like), and what listeners might expect on the next full-length Midnight release.

Connect with The Midnight on Instagram and Facebook, listen to their fresh live album, "Red, White, and Bruised" on Spotify and Apple Music, and find tickets to their closest live show at their website.

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They've long polished off the last of the Chrissy ham from the fridge, and as they get settled into 2024, Sam and Max bust out the mics to kick start the podcast for the year, covering their essential summer listening, some belting 80s sound tracks, and set the benchmark for the year seeing if they can figure out the ARIA top 10.

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Recording immediately prior to the release of Spotify Wrapped, Sam and Max have a punt on what might be in their top 10s. Then the boys sit down with Loz and Aaran from British metallers, While She Sleeps ahead of their show at the Good Things Festival. They cover the importance of the Barn in the formation of the band, how they treat the band like a business as self-managers, and what their fan's varied reactions to their latest single, "Self Hell" meant to them.

Connect with While She Sleeps on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Self Hell" on Spotify and Apple Music. 

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The Good Things, they're a-coming, so we're loading up with a bonus ep in the feed, as Sam and Max chat with Bonnie from Stand Atlantic ahead of the Good Things Festival. They cover how to completely sideline yourself when on tour, exploring new sounds as a band, and how to get around the ambush shoey.

Connect with Stand Atlantic on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Sex on the Beach" on Spotify and Apple Music. 

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With news of the latest instalment of the GTA franchise on the horizon, Sam and Max create their own radio stations in-game, then Sam catches up with Garret from Silent Planet to chat about their latest album, Superbloom. They cover everything from the crazy collisions of genre in the heavy world, bringing in new vocalists for the album, and get get technical in the world of songwriting.

Connect with Silent Planet on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest album, "Superbloom" on Spotify and Apple Music. 

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Off the back of a long time apart, Sam and Max finally get to catch up on what they've been listening to with each other, before dialling in with Rou from UK metallers Enter Shikari, ahead of their live shows with Good Things Festival. They chat about the essentials in a hiking bag, Lord of the Fries, and why recreating the breadth of life's experiences requires a whole heap of genres to dabble in.

Connect with Enter Shikari on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest album "A Kiss for the Whole World" on Spotify and Apple Music. Catch them live at the Good Things Festival, or at their headline sideshows, in December.

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Sam and Max, reunited back on the mics again, chat about their list of "red flag" artists, before diving into a chat with Shaun from Aussie Pop-punk legends Short Stack ahead of their regional tour and the Good Things Festival. In the chat they cover what it's like touring with the kids in tow, what it's like going feral in the regional shows, and whether the sweepy fringe will come back.

Connect with Short Stack on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single "Shotgun Wedding" on Spotify and Apple Music. Catch them live on their regional tour, or at the Good Things Festival in December.

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Sam and Max dial in with one of Australia's smoothest producers and artists, Boy Soda, to chat about his latest single, "SIP". They chat about his love of 80's sci-fi soundtracks (Hollywood, stay tuned), the wild start for the track from unloved stems, and how best to get nerdy and open-minded about the songwriting process.

Connect with BOY SODA on Instagram and Facebook, and listen his latest single "Sip" on Spotify and Apple Music! Catch his live show at SXSW Sydney on the 18th and 19th October.

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Ahead of the Grand Final, Max and Sam dialled in with Pat from Luca Brasi to chat AFL, and a broke in to bit of a discussion of their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything. They cover whether it's best to start writing on acoustic or electric guitar, the surprising alternative mixes of the tracks, and what it's like playing at the MCG on the big day.

Connect with Luca Brasi on Instagram and Facebook,  listen their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything on Spotify and Apple Music and head to their website for info and tickets for their upcoming acoustic tour.

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In the midst of a hectic week, Sam and Max sit down to chat with Maisie from Melbourne rockers, The Belair Lip Bombs. They cover the many and varied influences the band has had, why it was high-time they dropped their debut album, Lush Life, and which other band Maisie doesn't play in.


Connect with The Belair Lip Bombs on Instagram and Facebook and listen their debut album, Lush Life on Spotify and Apple Music.

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As all of Brisbane sets out their schedules ahead of Bigsound this week, we bring you quick chats with two artists we're keen to catch live in the three nights of showcase sets. Foley, flying into Brisbane from New Zealand to grace us with their smooth, funky pop dial in to chat about the energy they're bring to turn their debut album into a live show. Then Matilda Pearl dials in from Melbourne to go over her genre-hopping pop sounds before she jets up to South By South-East Queensland.

Connect with Foley on Instagram and Facebook,  listen to their debut album, "Crowd Pleaser" on Spotify and Apple Music.

Connect with Matilda Pearl on Instagram and Facebook,  listen to their her latest single, "Done with Boys" on Spotify and Apple Music.

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After a much-needed European holiday (for one of us), Sam and Max gather back around the mics and chat with Boy & Bear about the 10th anniversary of their huge second album, Harlequin Dream. They dive into why some of their newly released tracks didn't make the cut on the original pressing, where Australia's best caramel slice is, and how we can all get justice for Mexico.

Connect with Boy & Bear on Instagram and Facebook,  listen their latest single, "Abraham" on Spotify and Apple Music and head to their website for info on the closest show in their upcoming regional tour.

0:00: Intro
3:47: Clarifying Something Awkward
5:51: Eurotrash Record Haul
11:30: Sam's Music Corner
18:00: Boy & Bear Interview

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Max is out and about on holidays, gallivanting around Europe, but we don't want you to fret, we pre-recorded a cheeky ep to get you across the line. Revisiting the end of their lists from episode 104, Sam and Max get into the other under-rated bangers by big artists that you should know.

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Sam and Max embrace for one last time before they separate for a few weeks with Max jetsetting to Europe, and they dial in with King Stingray's Cam Messer to chat the band's latest single, "Lookin' Out". Along the way they cover those first shows at the HOG Shed in Arnhem Land, what it's like going back-to-back on huge tours, and whether Christ Martin's coming knocking yet.

Connect with King Stingray on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Lookin' Out" on Spotify and Apple Music. 

0:00: Intro
3:05: Sam's New Album
6:25: Like a Version Hottest 100 Wash-Up
9:45: The European Charts 
20:54: King Stingray Interview

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The crowd has been clamouring for it, so here it is: 78 Amped's pre-countdown analysis of the Like a Version Hottest 100 released after the countdown has aired.
Sam and Max get into the nitty gritty on the then-mystery of the countdown, only to be foiled by technical issues that stopped us uploading it on time. Don't worry, we also get into some new music to make it worth your while.

0:00: Intro
4:59: New music
7:40: LAV H100
14:20: Under-rated Bangers

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