*Originally released April 3rd 2015* Double the fun on the Canadian run! Steve and Doug talk about the Canadian powerhouse known as The Philosopher Kings and their offshoot band Prozzäk. Throw in a bit of Jarvis Church and Track & Field, and the guys also find The Ultimate Philosopher Kings Song! Music featured this week: You Stepped On My Life - Famous, Rich And Beautiful Charms - The Philosopher Kings Cry - Famous, Rich and Beautiful Strange Disease - Hot Show www.nevergetoveryou - Saturday People Sucks To Be You - Hot Show
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*Originally released March 25th 2015* The Canadian run pushes on! This time, Steve and Doug chat about composer/musician Owen Pallett. They also talk about Dungeons & Dragons, being a geek, and how Steve got the nickname "The Butcher." Music featured this week: Lewis Takes Off His Shirt - Heartland He Poos Clouds - He Poos Clouds Song For Five & Six - In Conflict
*Originally released March 19th 2015* This week on the Canadian run, Doug and Steve look at the highs and lows of Nelly Furtado, one of Canada's biggest pop acts. The boys also remark on single releases, how publicity effects album sales, and how track order can make or break an album. Music featured this week: Powerless (Say What You Want) - Folklore Maneater - Loose I'm Like A Bird - Whoa, Nelly!
*Originally released March 13th 2015* Steve and Doug continue the Canadian Run with The Most Serene Republic, a band with an impressively aggressive body of work. The guys also muse on self-production, being an opening act, and the continued evolution of a band's sound. Music featured this week: Heavens To Purgatory - ...And The Ever Expanding Universe (Oh) God - Underwater Cinematographer The Men Who Live Upstairs - Population Where Cedar Nouns And Adverbs Walk - Underwater Cinematographer
*Originally released March 6th 2015* On this episode of the Canadian Run, Steve and Doug travel back to the summer of 1999: The Summer of LEN. Don't pretend you haven't missed it. Sidebars include the Frozen phenomenon, ever evolving line ups, and the magic of Biz Markie. Music featured this week: A Brother Sister Thing - The Diary Of The Madmen Candy Pop - Superstar If You Steal My Sunshine - You Can't Stop The Bum Rush
*Originally released February 27th 2015* This episode, Steve and Doug talk a bit about k-os, and everyone's favourite topic: race relations in Canada! The duo also talk about Fred Penner, issues with the music industry, and the difficulty marketing your music over pop radio. Music featured this week: I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman - Yes! Sunday Morning - Atlantis: Hymns For Disco Crabbuckit - Joyful Rebellion
*Originally released February 19th 2015* Steve and Doug are joined once again by Nathan Ferguson to discuss Johnny Hollow, the musical project spearheaded by Vincent Marcone. The guys chat about being screwed by labels, macabre art projects, and crowd funding done right. Also Steve tells a story about the dark, crazy history of a certain Russian Monk. Music featured this week: This Hollow World - Dirty Hands Devil's Night - A Collection Of Creatures Dark Thing - Johnny Hollow
*Originally released February 11th 2015* Steve and Doug are joined by Nathan Ferguson to chat about local group INCURA. The three also chat about the real benefit of going to live shows, getting friendly with local bands, and working Joe Jobs at the local theatre. Music featured this week: I'm Here Waiting - INCURA I'd Give Anything - swords.souls.secrets Three - swords.souls.secrets Nickels and Dimes - swords.souls.secrets
*Originally released January 30th 2015* On this episode, Doug and Steve look at one of the biggest bands to come out of Vancouver in recent years, and for good reason, Hey Ocean! The two also muse over My Little Pony, guest appearances in music videos, and approaching celebrities at movie theatres. Music featured this week: A Song About California - It's Easier To Be Somebody Else Big Blue Wave - Is Warning - Stop Looking Like Music Make A New Dance Up - Is
*Originally released January 21st 2015* This episode, Doug and Steve cover a Canadian classic formed by Ian and Sylvia Tyson: Great Speckled Bird. Two albums, a tv show, and a million line up changes - wow these guys were busy! The brothers also talk about moving to the US as a career choice, variety shows, and making it up as you go along. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Great Speckled Bird -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson Great Speckled Bird -> David Briggs -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Long Long Time To Get Old - Great Speckled Bird Some Kind Of Fool - Ol' Eon Old Cheyenne - You Were On My Mind Calgary - Great Speckled Bird
*Originally released January 13th 2015* On this episode, Steve and Doug cover local Vancouverites Five Alarm Funk. The duo also muse about awesome cover art, thoughts about ska, and making it as an artist in Vancouver. Also the guys fulfill a special request from Our Friend Travis to perform a rap duet, and some "unboxing" of Steve's (late) Christmas gifts from Doug! Music featured this week: Zenith Escalator - Anything Is Possible We All Scream - ABANDONEARTH The Iron Pegasus - Rock The Sky Robot - ABANDONEARTH
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