 *Originally released August 27th 2014* This episode looks at Atlanta-based rap duo Outkast, with all their quirks and beats. The guys also talk about school placement programs for gifted youths, Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and what's cooler than being cool. Music featured this week: Rosa Parks - Aquemini Ms. Jackson - Stankonia Hey Ya - The Love Below 
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 *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
 *Originally released August 4th 2014* Time for some sensual dance with Australian project Miami Horror. Steve and Doug talk about the connections you can find through collaborations, sexy music videos, and how the transition from cds to digital music can really kill your marketing. Music featured this week: Don't Be On With Her - Bravado I Look To You - Illumination Real Slow - All Possible Futures
 *Originally released July 28th 2014* This episode, Steve and Doug talk about the massively successful Linkin Park, trendsetters in the nu-metal scene that was so-often imitated. This of course means chatting about the rock music scene in the late 90's, Transformers soundtracks, and how to preserve your identity while pushing the boundaries of your creativity. All while touring. Music featured this week: One Step Closer - Hybrid Theory Faint - Meteora What I've Done - Minutes To Midnight Pts.OF.Athrty - Reanimation
 *Originally released July 21st 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve take a look at the career of the South African brothers known as KONGOS. The fellas also chat about iTunes, the dynamics of being an opening act, and busy tour schedules. Also, what's the story with that first album anyway? Music featured this week: Another Daydream - KONGOS Come With Me Now - Lunatic I'm Only Joking - Lunatic
 *Originally released July 14th 2014* Steve and Doug sit down to talk about London funk group Jamiroquai this episode! They also give some serious discussion about one hit wonders, dance films, and whether or not artists need a label. Also, apologies for the sound quality this episode - we were still working on a few technical glitches! Music featured this week: Canned Heat - Synkronized Virtual Insanity - Travelling Without Moving Emergency On Planet Earth - Emergency On Planet Earth
 *Originally released July 7th 2014* Doug and Steve jump into the fray with New York based rockers Interpol. They also mention the post-punk movement, radio-friendly pop songs, and the enigmatic views of music critics. Can we get some love for Our Love To Admire?? Music featured this week: PDA - Turn On The Bright Lights Barricade - Interpol Evil - Antics
 *Originally released June 30th 2014* Steve and Doug charge into action with the dynamic Swede punk-rockers, The Hives. It was also the first week the guys could answer listener feedback! The two also talk about creation vs performance, punk rock as ADD, and live shows that will win you and your socks over. Music featured this week: Abra Cadaver - Tyrannosaurus Hives Hate To Say I Told You So - Veni Vidi Vicious Walk Idiot Walk - Tyrannosaurus Hives The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime - A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T [EP]
*Originally released June 25th 2014* RETURN OF THE CURSED EPISODE! Doug and Steve (re)record this *remastered* episode on trip-hop, alternative virtual band Gorillaz, brainchild of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The fellas also take some time to talk about misleading radio edits, and remix albums. Music featured this week: Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz Stylo - Plastic Beach Feel Good Inc. - Demon Days
 *Originally released June 16th 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve wax on about the prolific psychedelic rockers from Oklahoma City, The Flaming Lips! The guys also chat about dada-ist lyrical content, the role of a producer in the making of an album, and the Zaireeka listening experience. Music featured this week: The W.A.N.D. - At War With The Mystics She Don't Use Jelly - Transmissions From The Satellite Heart Do You Realize?? - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
 *Originally released June 8th 2014* From Italy, Steve and Doug peruse the career of one-hit wonder Eiffel 65. Along the way the guys chat about Wikipedia as a source, landmark albums of the 90's, and the curious influence of radio on listener perception. Who's behind the wheel regarding songs becoming hits, listeners or advertisers? Music featured this week: Blue - Europop I DJ With The Fire - Contact! Dub In Life - Europop
 *Originally released June 3rd 2014* This episode, Steve and Doug take a look at ambient electronica act dep and his prolific career (up until 2014 anyway!) Along the way, the guys also remark on lip synched performances, ambient music, and the pro's and con's of touring. Music featured this week: On A Friday Afternoon - Start Loving The Robots Haunted Puppeteer - Nothing To Undo: Nothing To Redo At Your Helm - Rivers & Ghosts We Are The Lights - We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out
 *Originally released May 26th 2014* Steve and Doug tackle multi-instrumentalist act Charlene Kaye in this episode. The guys muse on fan-backed albums, arachnids versus insects, and the Glee phenomenon. For those who love Glee...we apologize. Music featured this week: Animal Love I - Animal Love Skin and Bones - Things I Will Need In The Past Mad Tom of Bedlam - Charlene Kaye & The Brilliant Eyes [EP]
 *Originally released May 14th 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve tackle the massive international act Belle and Sebastian! It's not a story of a boy and his dog, it's the story of some musicians from Scotland rocking out hard! The guys also chat about file sharing, how to classify genres, and scoring indie films. HELLO GLASGOW!! Music featured this week: White Collar Boy - The Life Pursuit Electronic Renaissance - Tiger Milk Seeing Other People - If You're Feeling Sinister
 *Originally released April 18th 2014* On their first episode, Steve and Doug cover the always intrepid Arcade Fire. The fellas also chat about family music affection, the difference between independent and mainstream music, and the herty gerty. Also, the first of many rants about the Juno Awards. Music featured this week: Abraham's Daughter - The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond [soundtrack] Rebellion (Lies) - Funeral No Cars Go - Neon Bible
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