malibu ken

On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City. 

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Dan and Erik talk records from Digable Planets, Malibu Ken, Cave In, Chromatics, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard and Zonal. Some were from last week so it's kind of like 2 weeks in one!!! They also discuss school and experiences of trying to fit in, the societal weirdness and expectations of school, Wu-Tang Clan, Ol Dirty Bastard, sports (and All Sports soft drinks) and much more nonsense as always!!!

We wrap up the rest of of the best albums of 2019 with numbers 5 through 1. We also talk to Paul Dechichio of Tor Johnson Records about his favorite albums of the year. Plus we listen to some voicemails from our friends Adam Yoe (No Echo) Jeff & Katrina Snyder (Expert Timing), Stephen McGowan (Singles Going Steady), and Josh Robbins (Self Aware Records)

Tor Johnson Records - https://www.torjohnsonrecords.com/

Teeth Like Swords Printing - https://www.instagram.com/teethlikeswordsprinting/?hl=en

https://www.noecho.net/

Expert Timing - https://experttiming.bandcamp.com/

Singles Going Steady Podcast - https://zubrecords.com/singles-going-steady-podcast

Self Aware Records - https://selfawarerecords.com/

Songs featured on this episode:

Jawbox - Jackpot Plus

Hundreds of Au - Viral

NY in 64 - The Secret of Drowning

MONO - After You Comes the Flood

DJ Shadow - Slingblade

Malibu Ken - Tuesday

The Get Up Kids - Satellite

Slingshot Dakota - Blood Villain

Jeromes Dream - Marrow in the Circuitry

Mutilated Tongue - Fuel the Flame

Bars of Gold - Atlantic City

Kitty Kat Fan Club - Happy Now, Loving You

Bob Mould - What Do You Want Me to Do?

Ex Hex - Tough Enough

Big Nothing - Always Prepared

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Fluffernutters, theremins on the chase, absent plus-ones. The Providence-based artist and podcaster discusses three important albums.

Jeff's picks:

1) Malibu Ken – S/T

2) The Knife – Shaken-Up Versions

3) Noname – Telefone

Check out Jeff's incredible podcast, Here Be Monsters, over here (or subscribe via your podcast app). His personal website is here.

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