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We're back to tell you what we loved this year! Our end-of-the-year spectacular - where we go over our favorite pop culture and entertainment from the year - including favorite albums, movies, TV shows, and more. Thank you for listening and happy holidays!

Back with another podcast about music! This time, we talked about where the music industry seems to be headed these days and some of our favorite songs and albums from the year so far.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller

Welcome to the thunderous new episode of our podcast, where we'll be dissecting Metallica's latest record, "72 Seasons". From the skull-crushing riffs to the ear-splitting solos, this album is a full-throttle return to Metallica's classic thrash sound. Join us as we break down each track, analyze the lyrics, and explore the ferocious musicality that has made Metallica one of the most influential bands in heavy metal history. So turn up the volume, raise those devil horns, and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey through "72 Seasons" - the latest triumph from the metal gods themselves.

We're back again with our most loaded pod episode in a while, talking about how Scream VI stole our bodega horror story idea, The Last of Us and zombies vs. human characterization, and then a check-up on new albums coming from Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and more of our pop-punk favorites. 

This week, we're talking about the new Drake album 'Honestly, Nevermind' and what happens when an artist runs out of things to say. Then, we discuss in general the big slate of albums recently, and some of our favorites so far in the first half of 2022. 

Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams

We conclude our Nickelback series by summarizing everything we've learned so far and establishing our "Closing Argument" on this band's artistic merit. To wit: we bring you "THE TOP TEN REASONS WHY NICKELBACK SUCKS"!

To support our thesis we introduce new evidence, including some songs and anecdotes you haven't heard before, as well as an illuminating "Scientific" study concerning Nickelback's reputation. Finally, we ask ourselves the big question: What Does It All Mean? What is the true essence of Nickelback, and why do they matter in the broader context of our culture?

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How exactly did Nickelback go from a run-of-the-mill post-grunge group to the Western world’s biggest musical punching bag? In Part III of our series we trace the origin of Nickelback’s status as a Meme, a wild story featuring football protests, internet pranks, snarky politicians, and so much more! 

We also share the results of an exclusive Nickelback Fan Survey, where actual Nickelback fans explain what it is they like about this band. Many of their answers will definitely surprise you!

This one’s a bit light on the music, but heavy on the fun. We are definitely getting closer and closer to the heart of what makes Nickelback “Nickelback”….

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This week, we talk through some of the recent top-selling albums in the wake of a big month for the music industry. New albums from stars like Jack Harlow, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Harry Styles, have resulted in big streaming numbers, but what does it all mean? Plus, TikTok music trends and a dissection of why Halsey and their record label might be at odds. 

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The saga of Nickelback continues as Chad boldly ventures into new frontiers of shameless musical pandering. Can he help us remember the past? Can he heal the world and inspire revolution? Can he encourage your girlfriend to put something in her mouth?

BE ADVISED: Cal and Nick are not responsible for any brain damage you may experience as a result of listening to the music from this episode...

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Are Nickelback really as bad as everyone thinks? How did these four nondescript Canadians earn a worldwide reputation as a living musical atrocity? At long last, one of rock and roll's most notorious turds is finally getting polished!

In the first of a four-part series, we cover the band's origins in the remote town of Hanna, Alberta, where frontman Chad Kroeger grew up committing small-time burglaries and selling mushrooms. From there we track how the band hustled their way to the top, meticulously engineering their songwriting for commercials success and scoring one of the biggest hits of the 2000s with "How You Remind Me".

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This is one for us! We decided to trade some of our favorite albums and see what the other had to say, and for this one, we went with two albums from 2003. Listen to hear about our picks, what the albums meant to us when we found them, and what they mean to us today almost 20 years post-release. This is 'Elephunk' by Black Eyed Peas vs. 'Deja Entendu' by Brand New.

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We discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how disinformation has spread online, and more. Then, we revisit the ongoing pop-punk revival and ask - who is this for? Singles like 'Emo Girl' and albums like 'Love Sux' leave us confused. Also, prepare for a deluge of content in March. It's all here on Post-Weird. Thank you for listening!

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WE  ARE STILL GOING!   Just in time for your holiday, a new edition of 80sX comes atcha!

FOR MAY 1983, what do we have for thee?

Reach the Beach | The Fixx
Piece of Mind | Iron Maiden
Power Corruption and Lies | New Order
Life's a Riot with Spy... | Billy Bragg
Eyes That See In The Dark | Kenny Rogers

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We're back to talk all about our favorite music of 2021! We chat about the big picture of the music industry, what makes a star in music now, and big release disappointments. Then we dive into both of our top 5 songs and albums of the year. Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays!

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller

In this episode, we discuss our personal top 5 Christmas songs, along with our opinions on Holiday music, Christmas gift-giving, and much more related to our (but mostly Stephen's) favorite time of the year. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, we're discussing the biggest music news of the week including the Astroworld tragedy, the ongoing vinyl shortage, and new music releases from Silk Sonic, Avril Lavigne, Adele, and more. Thank you for listening!

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This week, we're talking about the newest blockbuster release in music, Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy,' and what it means when artists get too big to fail. We're also discussing what streaming has done to the album format as more and more artists release projects that feel like extended playlists. Then, we're reviewing the newest MCU origin film, 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.'

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

In this episode, we are discussing the horrifying documentary 'Woodstock 99: Peace, Love & Rage' and the subsequent fallout at the end of the '90s. Where did all the chaos seen in the documentary come from and where did it go? Then, we are reviewing new works from some of music's biggest stars as the summer album rollouts continue. 

*There are occasional sound issues that we were not able to resolve for this podcast. Our apologies in advance.*

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In this episode, we're talking about one of our favorite things: pop-punk! We're diving deep into what the genre means to us and our nostalgia for the time it ruled teen popular culture in the 00's. Recently, thanks to the foundation laid by a wave of popular emo rappers, the genre has risen back up the charts and invaded popular music once again. We break it all down. Thank you for listening!

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In this episode, we further discuss our nostalgic feelings for the original 'Space Jam' and how the sequel failed to communicate its commercialism in a way that was still palatable and fun, resulting in the world's longest advertisement. Then, we discuss Tyler, the Creator's new album, and how he continually exceeds expectations, even when working within the confines of one of rap's lost arts - the mixtape.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams