*Originally released August 7th 2015*

Join Steve and Doug as they begin a new cycle through the alphabet tackling the first request they ever received: British powerhouse band Arctic Monkeys. They also gab about awkward interviews, the mystery of the missing tee shirt, and when David Bowie records super Bowie songs.

Music featured this week:
Flourescent Adolescent - Favourite Worst Nightmare
R U Mine? - AM
I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

*Originally released June 18th 2015*

The end of the Canadian run! This time Steve and Doug cover Zeus, a quartet who backed Jason Collett for years, and pay homage to the greats of the past. Also, we dish some more love to the Arts & Crafts label, Dr. Zaius, and dam documentaries.

Music featured this week:
27 Is The New 17 - Classic Zeus
How Does It Feel? - Say Us
Are You Gonna Waste My Time? - Busting Visions

*Originally released June 9th 2015*

This week Doug and Steve jump around Canada to follow in the footsteps of Young Galaxy, a band deeply entrenched in the Canadian music scene while also being underwater apparently. There's also some chit chat about Stars (again), bands who shift labels, and being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.

Music featured this week:
We Have Everything - Shapeshifting
Fall For You - Ultramarine
Come And See - Young Galaxy
Blown Minded - Shapeshifting

*Originally released May 27th 2015*

This week, journey to Niagara Falls to catch up with Xprime, a quartet made up of three snazzy guys and The Doctor. The bros also talk about wonky pronunciations, rocking the Kasbah / Casbah, and fun music videos. Xprime may have ended shortly after this podcast aired, but three of the members reformed as James Blonde, and that band's info is down below.

Music featured this week:
My Fair Lady - The Album
Tell Me Why - Here We Are [EP]
Early To The Sun - The Album
Ambedo - PM

*Originally released May 21st 2015*

This week Doug and Steve look at the boys from Kelowna, We Are The City, and their musical journey from high school to violence. The guys also chat about what defines Christian music, the wonder that is Bandcamp, and Doug's first bachelor party.

Music featured this week:
Get Happy - High School [EP]
Friends Hurt - Violent
Astronomers - In A Quiet World​
​Legs Give Out - Violent

**Originally released May 14th 2015**

Three cities, two countries, one band: join Steve and Doug as they look out on the horizon to the Vast Robot Armies. The guys also take the time to talk about when bands combine, lazy music reviewers, and being chill in interviews. Also Steve regales with his story of picking up the fabled UJ3RK5 EP!

Music featured this week:
Foxtrot - Little Creatures
Grey Area Living - Goodnight Myopia
Little Creatures - Little Creatures

*Originally released April 29th 2015*

Doug and Steve take a deep look at The Tea Party, a staple of Canadian (and Australian) music collectors. The duo also gab about the influence of pop radio on Canadian music, rock voices, and albums that reward patience.

Music featured this week:
Heaven Coming Down - Triptych
Temptation - Transmission
Angels - The Interzone Mantras

*Originally released April 22nd 2015*

This week during the Canadian run, Steve and Doug get pumped over the uber-talented Spiral Beach! The two also chat about great music videos, movie soundtracks, and how splinter groups can sound totally different from the originating band.

Music featured this week:
Made Of Stone - Ball
May Go Round (In A Mania) - The Only Really Thing
Voodoo - Spiral Beach

*Originally released April 8th 2015*

Stepping back in time a bit to the grand ol' city of Regina for Queen City Kids. Steve and Doug dig deep into nostalgia and what it means to music, while also musing on when labels screwing a band and distributing older music in the digital age.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Gene Martynek -> Bruce Cockburn -> Colin Linden -> Bob Dylan -> Ian Wallace

Music featured this week:
Dance - Black Box
​Follow You There - Queen City Kids
Secret Smoke - Queen City Kids
Girls - Black Box

*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

*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 1st 2015*

Doug and Steve ring in the new year with The Dears, in this next episode of their Canadian run. They also speak about Canadian music in general, awkward interviews, and pizza. Because pizza is pretty good, yeah?

Music featured this week:
Ticket To Immortality - Gang Of Losers
Disclaimer -Missiles
Never Destroy Us - No Cities Left

*Originally released November 29th 2014*

On this episode, Steve and Doug kick off their Canadian run by sitting down with local Vancouver band MITIGO to talk about their hopes, dreams, breakfast, hernias, gay marriage, and then possibly cast them in a movie about themselves. And hey, they have an announcement!

Music featured this week:
Clowned - Round 1

*Originally released November 5th 2014*

Doug and Steve examine the career of British band The xx on this episode! The two also take the time to dive into free music distribution, minimalist music about complicated relationships, and Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" soundtrack.

Music featured this week:
Together - The Great Gatsby [soundtrack]
Angels - Coexist
Crystalised - xx
​Chained - Coexist

*Originally released October 22nd 2014*

​Doug and Steve are joined once again by guest cohost, Our Friend Travis Mendgen to discuss one of his all-time fave bands, Villagers. The guys also chat about existential crises, John Legend's wailing, and the line between having a front man and having one person spearhead the creativity of the band.

Music featured this week:
Judgement Call - {Awayland}
Occupy Your Mind - Occupy Your Mind [single]
Ship Of Promises - Becoming A Jackal
Nothing Arrived - {Awayland}

*Originally released October 15th 2014*

On this *remastered* second part of their U2 episode, Steve and Doug continue talking about the Irish rockers with guest cohosts Stuart Ferguson and Travis Mendgen.  The four chat about image changes, alienating fans, and how to structure an album (or not!).

*Originally uploaded October 15th 2014*

On this *remastered* episode, Steve and Doug are joined once again by Stuart Ferguson and also new guest cohost Travis Mendgen, in discussing the first half of U2's career. The guys also talk about what makes a great stage performance, punk versus post-punk, and when a live version surpasses a studio version.
​
Six Degrees From King Crimson:
U2 -> Brian Eno -> Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
U2 -> François Kevorkian -> King Crimson
U2 -> R.E.M. -> Bill Rieflin -> King Crimson
U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson

​Music featured this week:
Even Better Than The Real Thing - Achtung Baby
Elevation - All That You Can't Leave Behind
Pride - The Unforgettable Fire
Boomerang II - Pride (In The Name Of Love) [single]

*Originally released October 1st 2014*

Doug takes Steve down into the world of indie this episode with Time Columns! Along the way, they talk about the Polaris Music Prize, remix albums, and how artists can take advantage of crowdfunding sites like IndieGoGo.

Music featured this week:
Summer - Sunriseinthesea [EP]
Luma - MANA
Tarantula Death Pose (Desert Song) [Live] - Unreleased
Tetralemma - MANA

*Originally released September 18th 2019*

Let's take a trip back to the 70's with this week's episode on Roxy Music. Steve and Doug are joined by local musician and parental figure Stuart Ferguson, who sheds some light on the music scene of the time. The guys look at the influence of Brian Eno, the transition to disco, and the fickle nature of music critics.  Also is the first episode with Doug's segment "6 Degrees From King Crimson"!

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Love Is The Drug - Sirens
The Thrill Of It All - Country Life
More Than This - Avalon
Tara - Avalon

*Originally released on September 10th 2014*

In this episode, Steve and Doug contemplate the hard rock goodness of their first request, Queens of the Stone Age. The fellas also wax on about rock on pop radio, the strength of an album's last track, and how a band's sound can evolve.

Music featured this week:
3's & 7's - Era Vulgaris
Little Sister - Lullabies To Paralyze
No One Knows - Songs For The Deaf

*Originally released August 19th 2014*

This week's episode is on the Australian Christian rock turned pop band Newsboys. Doug and Steve also discuss trying the break the Christian music mould, remix and compilation albums, and going from an underground fresh sound to processed pop beats.

Music featured this week:
Shine - Going Public
Entertaining Angels - Step Up To The Microphone
God's Not Dead - God's Not Dead