*Originally released August 13th 2017*

Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour??

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson
XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gentlemen -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Pat Mastelotto -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Making Plans For Nigel - Drums and Wires 
Dear God - Skylarking [after 1987]
Senses Working Overtime - English Settlement

*Originally released July 14th 2017*

Steve and Doug's examination into 90's One Hit Wonders continues as they investigate the fascinating and stylized career of Jyoti Mishra, also known as White Town. The guys also chat about student-filmed music videos, fluid sexuality, and Steve's plan b birthday present.

Music featured this week:
​Your Woman - Women In Technology
Make The World Go Away - Don't Mention The War
You Fill Me Up - Monopole
​Oh, David - Deemab

*Originally released June 19th 2017*

​Back from Sasquatch Music Festival, Doug and Steve ponder Victor Wooten and his incredible music language. Although best known as one of the great bassists, Wooten's talent for song writing and love of teaching music to youth permeates through every song and surpasses every genre. Also, what did he say?

Music featured this week:
​Soul Circus - Soul Circus
The Lesson - palmystery
What Did He Say? - What Did He Say?

*Originally released May 23rd 2017*

Doug and Steve examine the short-lived but awesome career of Unified Theory, the super group comprised of members from Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, and Celia Green. Why didn't their astounding debut album take off? Was it because of Limp Bizkit, or Backstreet Boys? The duo also are left puzzled by the little known appearance of their 2006 follow up.

Music featured this week:
​California - Unified Theory
Wither - Unified Theory
15 Hits - Cinematic

*Originally released May 11th 2017*

Steve and Doug jump over to Perth, Australia, to cover psychedelic rock act Tame Impala. The fellas ponder the experimental nature of the music, Kevin Parker's creative process, and teenage sexuality. Lots of teenage sexuality. Holy cow.

Music featured this week:
​Elephant - Lonerism
Lucidity - Innerspeaker
The Less I Know The Better - Currents
Let It Happen - Currents

*Originally released April 29th 2017*

This episode, Doug and Steve dive into the fascinating but short-lived career of The Smiths. Frequently cited as one of the UK's most important musical movements, the guys bring some fresh ears to the music and its place in cultural history. Doug gives his thoughts on vegan message songs, Steve is haunted by Johnnny Marr's guitar, and both guys gripe about track order.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Bryan Ferry -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Talking Heads -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
​This Charming Man - The Smiths
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - The Queen Is Dead
How Soon Is Now? - William, It Was Really Nothing [single]

*Originally released April 5th 2017* 

Steve and Doug rebound with the long awaited Radiohead episode, joined by guest cohost Daniel Ferguson. The guys chat about playing the long game, experimentation in music, and how much Daniel hates "Creep".

Music featured this week:
Idioteque - Kid A
Karma Police - OK Computer
​Creep - Pablo Honey

*Originally released March 29th 2017*

Back from the depths of 15 studio albums, Steve and Doug emerge from hiding to reveal their thoughts on the discography of Queen. They also chat about Highlander, the six degrees from King Crimson, and that awkward state when you realize you're in the 80's.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
​Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Bill Bruford -> King Crimson
Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Jon Anderson -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> John Wetton -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> Greg Lake -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Frank Zappa -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Genesis -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Princes Of The Universe - A Kind Of Magic
Killer Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
Bohemian Rhapsody - A Night At The Opera

*Originally released March 14th 2017*

This week, Steve and Doug tackle Montreal trio Plants and Animals. The guys also chat about the Junos and the Polaris Music Prize, and what Canadians value in music.

Music featured this week:
Control Me - The End Of That
Feedback In The Field - Parc Avenue
​The Mama Papa - La La Land

*Originally released February 19th 2017*

At long last, 100 episodes of music! To celebrate, Steve and Doug quiz each other on music, themselves, and the podcast itself.  On the line: one last shopping trip to HMV.

Music featured this week:
Super Space Rabbit - Super Space Rabbit [single]

*Originally released February 11th 2017*

For this episode, Steve and Doug tackle New Zealand alternative project OMC, the Ōtara Millionaires Club, best remembered for their huge international hit "How Bizarre."  The duo also ponder the pop hits of the 90's, the age of downloads, and Steve busts out his hip hop skills.

Music featured this week:
How Bizarre - How Bizarre
Land Of Plenty - How Bizarre
We R The OMC - Proud: An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation

*Originally released February 5th 2017*

This week on the show, Steve and Doug tackle the pop / rock juggernaut No Doubt, discussing the various ups and downs of their career, as well as pop radio sacrifices and dated Reggae guest vocalists.

Music featured this week:
​Hella Good - Rock Steady
Simple Kind Of Life - Return Of Saturn
Just A Girl - Tragic Kingdom

*Originally released January 31st 2017*

This week, Steve and Doug tackle the varied and long-lasting career of Moby, from heady techno to punk to sampling a capella gospel to ambient insomnia cures. The guys also chat about break up songs, sexy songs, abstract songs, and Top of the Pops.

Music featured this week:
Disco Lies - Last Night
Feeling So Real - Everything Is Wrong
Natural Blues - Play
Lucy Vida - Last Night

*Originally released January 16th 2017*

​Steve and Doug take on the brainchild of James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, in this episode.  The duo tackle questions about pacing in a song, self-deprecation, dance, and writing for Seinfeld.

Music featured this week:
Daft Punk Is Playing At My House - LCD Soundsystem
Drunk Girls - This Is Happening
All My Friends - Sound Of Silver

*Originally released January 5th 2017*

This episode, Steve and Doug look at the short but oh so sweet career of eclectic songwriter Kenna.  The duo also say farewell to 2016, and chat about music licensing and when music supports a cause.

Music featured this week:
Out Of Control (State Of Emotion) - Make Sure They See My Face
Freetime - New Sacred Cow
Long Gone - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide Chapter 2 [EP]
Love Is Still Alive - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide Chapter 2 [EP]

*Originally released December 22nd 2016*

Crossing the pond, Steve and Doug are your friends and chat about Justice, the French electronica duo.  They also talk about awesome music videos, bizarre short video contests, and the Kanye West Report.

Music featured this week:
Waters Of Nazareth - ✝︎
Audio, Video, Disco - Audio, Video, Disco
Randy - Woman

*Originally released December 12th 2016*

Straight from LA, Steve and Doug chat about R&B act Inc. No World, formerly known as inc. and also formerly known as Teen Inc. The fellows also talk about 2016 continuing to embrace the reaper, the return of the Philosopher Kings, and why Pitchfork reviews can be a little frustrating.

Music featured this week:
Black Wings - No World
Heart Crimes - 3 [EP]
The Wheel - ​As Light As Light
Angel - No World

*Originally released November 29th 2016*

​From Leeds England, coming straight from The Crypt, Doug and Steve present to you Hope & Social! The fellas also chat about loving vinyl, the joys of Bandcamp (again), and that wonderful instrument known as the piano. 

Music featured this week:
​Back To The Green - Sleep Sound
Stuck Like Glue - Architect Of This Church
Sunrise Laughing - Feel

*Originally released November 16th 2016*

This episode, Steve and Doug chat about what happens when you mix Sonic Youth guitars, Charlie Brown piano, double dutch chants, and car chase sequence horns - the answer is UK's The Go! Team!  The boys also chat about the alternative music scene is 2004 / 2005, and if it's kosher to be using all these audio clips.

Music featured this week:
Ladyflash - Thunder, Lightning, Strike
Keys To The City - Proof Of Youth
What D'you Say? - The Scene Between
Mayday - SEMICIRCLE

*Originally released November 1st 2016*

A film composer, a doctor, and an English prof collaborating long distance; they are Faded Paper Figures.  Steve and Doug talk about their fantastic music (and Highlander) in this week's episode.

Music featured this week:
Piledrive - The Matter
Breathing - Relics
Metropolis - Dynamo
Timewave Zero - Timewave Zero [single]

*Originally released October 18th 2016*

This week Steve and Doug delve deep into the electronic pop duo Empire Of The Sun, with their epic album journeys, cinematic music videos, and silly hat parties.

Music featured this week:
Walking On A Dream - Walking On A Dream
Alive - Ice On The Dune
High And Low - Two Vines
We Are The People - Walking On A Dream

*Originally released October 4th 2016*

After days of intense study, Steve and Doug return to cover the fascinating and long-standing (solo) career of Del The Funky Homosapien.  Side tracks into Deltron 3030 and Gorillaz!  Join in the deltoxication!

Music featured this week:
​Mistadobalina - I Wish My Brother George Was Here
Calculate - Golden Era
If You Must - Both Sides Of The Brain

*Originally released September 20th 2016*

Doug and Steve are joined by Daniel Ferguson in a look at Parisien electroswing experts Caravan Palace.  What's the difference between sampling for an EDM track, and blending older music with contemporary beats?  Caravan Palace seems to have it figured out.

Music featured this week:
Dramophone - Panic
Comics - <|°_°|>
Jolie Coquine - Caravan Palace
Lay Down - <|°_°|>

*Originally released September 13th 2016*

This episode, Doug and Steve chat about Toronto underground Apocalyptic Pop trio Bravestation.  The boys also chat about musical frisson, the question of keeping past releases available, and Doug's pick for the best single of 2015.

Music featured this week:
Actors - V [EP]
Signs Of The Civilized - Giants & Dreamers
13th Floor - 13th Floor [single]
Future Love - IV [EP]

*Originally released August 29th 2016*

Steve and Doug soldier forward into the alphabet once more, taking a gander at the fascinating and wonderful music of French electronic duo AIR.  They also chat about artillery, the 60's, and the wonderful world of copyright.

Music featured this week:
Radio #1 - 10 000 Hz Legend
Sexy Boy - Moon Safari
Surfing On A Rocket - Talkie Walkie
Night Sight - Pocket Symphony