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| 25 Sep 2019 | A Space Poddity 9.5: ...And the Spiders From Mars | 01:12:12 | |
"Now I've been told, that you've been bold, with Eric , Marc and Steve!" Dear listeners, we left you on a cliffhanger last week. Steven barely broke Marc out of the mental hospital, Marc barely got his mind back, the team discussed the year of 1972 and did a track by track analysis of Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust". Well they are back to continue the conversation with: - All of the Bowie era bonus tracks and B-Sides - The film: "Velvet Goldmine" - A sampling of notable covers of the Ziggy songs - Mott the Hoople - and the nice little bow that we tie this gift up with: a track by track dive into Lou Reed's "Transformer" and discuss the important relationship between the two artists. -And then we roll the dice to see what crazy album we fall in to next! LINKS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole Twitter: http://twitter.com/podlikeahole Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Phase 02 Artwork by Greg Wolgast http://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast.art Holy Holy - https://youtu.be/uUsnsReD_8k Velvet Goldmine - https://youtu.be/WmBC4ztvmdU Velvet Goldmine Trailer - https://youtu.be/FRY9K78uDRs Nerve Agents - Suffragette City - https://youtu.be/DELM4Jn3HCM Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust - https://youtu.be/rhJZrRV5YKo Bowie and Lou Live - https://youtu.be/F2orgACrQto BBC All Star Line-Up - Perfect Day - https://youtu.be/dfddYDRIFGY | |||
| 24 Jun 2019 | BONUS: Top 5 Dystopias | 00:51:01 | |
Bonus Episode: Top 5 Dystopias! As your hosts prepare their minds for the next Bowie experiment: Diamond Dogs, they present to you a bonus episode. Over the next 45 minutes your co-hosts (Marc, Eric, Steve) give you another batch of lists! Top 5 Dystopias! Enjoy and play along at home by posting your Top 5 dystopian stories to our various social network feeds. https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ https://twitter.com/podlikeahole https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/?hl=en
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| 18 Sep 2019 | A Space Poddity 9: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust...(Part 1) | 02:33:29 | |
This week on Pod Like a Hole: A Space Poddity, the band is back together and diving deep into the all-time classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. In addition to giving the album the full track by track treatment, we discuss current events of 2019 and past events of 1972. Eric gets to dig his mandibles into an album with an actual storyline, Steve thinks he might know what he's talking about despite popular opinion saying otherwise, and Marc is just happy to be eating solid foods again. This one covers quite a bit of ground, so strap in for a ride to Saul Starman's office. But wait, there's more. Come back next week for the thrilling conclusion where we finish our discussion of Bowie's Ziggy era, fight some Decepticons with Lou Reed's Transformer, and we Mott the Hoople, if you get my drift. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole THAR BE LINKS, CAP'N
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| 20 Dec 2019 | The Pod Like A Hole Holiday Spectacular 2019 | 01:27:33 | |
You know, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together, while listening to a bonus episode of Pod Like a Hole.. Your boys in "The Hole" may be grizzled, grouches...but a few things slap a smile right across our faces. NIN, Bowie, and holiday cheer (and our families, paychecks, and days off, to name a few others) But today Marc, Eric and Steve discuss Bowie spreading some holiday cheer. Listen as the boys gather around a fire at Steve's house and drink some eggnog, with a kick. Some drink more than others (damn it, Eric) but either way, we've got your holiday travel entertainment covered. We discuss Bowie and Bing Crosby's duet "Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth" as well as his narration of the classic "Peter and the Wolf." Rankin and Bass specials,, Batman, Nirvana, John C Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Shane Black, and much more. What Christmas shindig would be complete without us discussing our favorite holiday music memory and our top Christmas movies?! You'll get it all, right here friends. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole
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| 03 Apr 2020 | A Space Poddity 18 : The Man Who Sold the World | 02:15:34 | |
Your hosts come face to face with The Man Who Sold the World in another exciting chapter of A Space Poddity. We dissect David Bowie's third studio album released in 1970 by a track by track discussion and explore Bowie's hard rock wizard sound that lays the foundation he'll later build the house that Ziggy Stardust lives in. Of course, we discuss the resurgance of the title song made famous by Nirvana's unplugged cover. So check in with all the madmen as we measure the width of a circle and compute the facts of the supermen into the saviour machine. After all, no need to get the running gun blues through the black country rocky terrain otherwise you could get shaken cold by the man who sold the world. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole
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| 07 Feb 2020 | A Space Poddity 14.5 : Low (Side 2) | 01:08:52 | |
Last week, your Bowie Boys were joined by electronic music expert and Video Game Wizard Joe Vierra to discuss the seminal 1977 David Bowie masterpiece Low. The conversation was so robust that we had to split it into 2 episodes. So enjoy this, Low (Side 2) where we hear what Bowie, Eno and Tony Visconti were up to behind the scenes, Marc disappears on an underground mission, the team discusses the strange ambient side 2, the lasting impact of this album, as well as outtakes and remixes from this era. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Videos:
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| 09 Oct 2019 | B-Side: Top 5 Guest Appearances | 01:41:04 | |
In this B-Side episode, the boys take a look at David Bowie popping in for a spot of tea with TV on the Radio and Arcade Fire. This inspires us to each go through our top 5 list of favorite guest appearances. Next episode we jump into David Bowie's penultimate studio album, The Next Day. Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links:
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| 19 Jun 2018 | The Fragile: Right | 01:49:33 | |
The boys finish talking about Nine Inch Nails third album, The Fragile, by dissecting the Right Side of the record. We go track by track looking for the highs and lows of the record. Steve makes a bold proclamation that will get carried over into future episodes. Eric tries his best to say each track needs more brass and woodwinds. Marc fills out a paragraph on his last will and testament. It's a family affair, so join us as we delve into the void and scrape underneath it all in what only can be characterized as a big come down. We look forward to joining you, finally. Video Links:
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| 04 Sep 2019 | A Space Poddity 8 : Tin Machine | 02:41:04 | |
You know. When we started this podcast, your cohosts Marc, Eric and Steve, set out with a simple purpose. To connect to people through their love of music via a jovial conversation, laying out the spoils of our various takes on the deep dive in discographies. They've been holding hands and traversing through the history of music in this season 2: David Bowie. All was going well. Best.Laid.Plans.
Cut to Shady Pines Mental Institue: A nurse walks into a room. It is shadowed by the afternoon sun hitting the blinds just so. Three patients in the room don't notice. Their poor minds are gone. A serious trauma twisted their neurons into their emotions and blocked any further chance at experiencing the world in the same way. Marc is curled on the floor, hitting his head onto a wood block, repeatedly. Eric crying as he drops his spoonful of jello again, not getting a single bite into his mouth. Steven, humming madness as he tries to connect a lego to a duplo. The doctor approaches the nurse, sighs and shrugs, "What's all this then?" To which the nurse replied, "Tin Machine, doc. Those sweet boys never recovered from Tin Machine. It broke their minds." Enjoy the maddening adventure in to the colossal assault on our dignity. Tin Machine.
Time Stamps:
The World of 89-92 13:03
Tin Machine Backstory 42:40
Tin Machine 1: Track-By-Track 1:02:20
The Fan the Feeds (Fan Feedback) 1:50:33
Tin Machine 2 Track-by-Track 1:52:23
Diamond Dice roll for next episode: 2:38:10
Linx: Space Poddity Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast.art/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole
Bowie/Reeves: Look Back in Anger (1988 version)
Tin Machine 1: Promo Video Compilation
Tin Machine: Country Bus Stop
Tin Machine: Maggies Farm (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPdiY-vfm0
David Bowie: I Can't Read (Ice Storm Version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UollLQRjjTs
Tin Machine: Needles in the Sand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=box-uhmgjYE
Adrian Belew featuring Bowie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlLSxzTLiSU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOnSuc4AIhE
Fire Walk With Me Trailer
The Missing Pieces: Philip Jefferies
The Linguini Incident Trailer
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| 24 Jul 2019 | A Space Poddity 6 : Black Tie White Noise | 02:44:42 | |
In this episode we learn that David loved the 90s almost as much as he loved Iman. In this episode of Space Poddity - Pod Like a Hole Phase 2, the audio chrononauts travel to 1993 and dissect an artifact very much of it's time: Black Tie White Noise. Marvel at the plastic production. Be amazed at the on the nose commentary. Envy the giant shoulder pads. And be thankful it's not as bad as Never Let Me Down but not by much. 2.5 hours of Eric, Marc, and Steve trying to mine for gold in David's New Jack City. Video, Viideos, Videeos!
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| 18 Mar 2019 | In Conversation with Rob Sheridan | 01:15:48 | |
In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Rob Sheridan, former art director of Nine Inch Nails and creator of the new comic book, High Level. Rob shares his insights and experiences working in the comic industry, his time with Trent Reznor, and the state of the world in the era of social media. Check out High Level at https://www.dccomics.com/comics/high-level-2019/high-level-1 Check out the video for The Black Queen's "Ice to Never" at https://vimeo.com/140036455 Live in the Tacoma, WA area? Check out Destiny City Comics at http://destinycitycomics.com For more information on Rob Sheridan and access to exclusive merchandise, visit https://rob-sheridan.com For more information on our show, visit: http://shoutengine.com/PodLikeAHoleANineInchNailsandTrentReznorPodcast/ Or https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/
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| 07 Sep 2018 | Year Zero | 03:10:14 | |
Eric, Marc, and Steve welcome special guest Brian Strand to discuss the era of Year Zero. We expand on the narrative threads that weave throughout the album. We also talk about the alternate reality game that surrounded the album's release. The boys go track by track and briefly mention Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D. Links: Silent Game : http://https://www.reverbnation.com/thesilentgame Survivalism : https://vimeo.com/2707962 Year Zero Promo : https://youtu.be/XmKUxDrKW_8 42 Entertainment Year Zero ARG recap : http://www.42entertainment.com/work/yearzero The Presence : https://youtu.be/lQWGobFEZ-0
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| 29 Jul 2019 | B-Side: The Buddha of Suburbia | 00:38:32 | |
In this B-Side episode, we quickly look at David Bowie's 1993 soundtrack album, The Buddha of Suburbia. The soundtrack was considered a lost release for many years after it was deleted, despite Bowie claiming it was his favorite album. Do the hosts agree? LINKS:
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| 06 Jul 2018 | Things Could Have Been Still Deviated | 01:44:42 | |
In this episode, we finally close out The Fragile era with a discussion on Things Falling Apart, And All That Could Have Been, Still, and The Fragile: Deviations 1. We even have time to talk about the song "Deep," from the Tomb Raider soundtrack as well. The temptation to go track by track through the Tomb Raider soundtrack is compelling, but no one wants to hear Marc talk about U2. Eric, as always, has a lot to say about a remix album. Steve argues true fans of music prefer live albums because who doesn't enjoy bad acoustics and crowd noise, amirite? Once more unto the breach, dear listeners, as we complete the masterclass in all things The Fragile. Video Links:
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| 28 Mar 2020 | B-Side: Nirvana | 00:56:07 | |
In a David Bowie season, what are the boys doing talking about the grunge pioneers from the 90's, you may be asking yourself. Well, the obvious answer to that is Nirvana's iconic cover of "The Man Who Sold the World" featured on MTV Unplugged was one of our early introductions to David Bowie in our formative teen years. We take this opportunity to run down our Top 5 favorite Nirvana songs because Steve willed it so. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links:
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| 28 Aug 2019 | B-Side : Side Projects | 01:09:05 | |
As is our tradition, we are interjecting another bonus B-Side episode in-between our Bowie analysis. As our next Bowie album is "Tin Machine" , we have each made a top 5 list with our favorite Side Projects. Enjoy as we take you a trip through the times our favorite artists dipped there toes in labors of love. Speaking of which, enjoy Steven and Marc's brand new side project called "Cutting the Fat: Bowie talk without the dead weight" Phase 02 Artwork by Greg Wolgast: https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast.art/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole A scattering of things discussed Ohgr: Magik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMsffFZ4MA On Cinema - Tim Rages Supercut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5xanx7Z-Ng Fever Ray - To the Moon and Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJjGZkPl9Tw Fantomas Live a New Year Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OaASobS2eM Secret Chiefs 3: New Horizon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwOOmB5MDXw Lovage: Book of the Month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwBRkN9__uc Grinderman: Heathen Child | |||
| 16 Mar 2019 | Bonus: The Fragile Deviations | 01:12:58 | |
In this BONUS episode, Eric talks with Nick Rusis, the very lucky fan to win the very lucky cereal box "Co-host a Bonus Episode" giveaway. Nick discusses becoming an Australian NIN-fan and the two give "The Fragile: Deviations" a deep dive. Or a much deeper one than your core hosts did a year ago. It's a robust discussion about one of the greatest bonus albums of all time, all in a pithy, but entertaining, Bonus episode. Enjoy. | |||
| 27 Dec 2017 | Downward Spiral Pt. 2 / Closer / Further Down the Spiral | 01:35:45 | |
In this episode, Marc, Eric, and Steven complete their discussion on The Downward Spiral and this time it wasn't deleted. You the lucky listener finally get to hear Eric break down the album into a three act narrative. We also venture into the Closer/Closer to God singles and the remix release of Further Down the Spiral. Eric once again defends 25 remixes of one song that repeats the same sound for 12 minutes whilst Marc and Steven do their best to figure out if Dave Ogilive prefers to be called Rave. Links: Eraser: https://youtu.be/CVuOX4fUBOQ Hurt: https://youtu.be/dhh21crSohs Johnny Cash Cover of Hurt: https://youtu.be/vt1Pwfnh5pc David Bowie - Crystal Japan: https://youtu.be/Tg-9pL6k3CI
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| 28 Apr 2018 | BONUS EPISODE: The Big Three | 01:45:10 | |
In what you might think is becoming a practical joke - we have a BONUS episode for you before the Fragile trilogy of episodes finally drops. Full disclosure - we recorded the first Fragile ep and much like Trent's first attempts in Big Sur to record the album, antics from outside our control conspired to delay it. Very meta. Because we will only release the BEST of quality for our dear listeners. We plan to finish the recordings Sunday the 29th - promise.
In the meantime we have this gem from the archives. Recorded via webX by Mix Master Eric, so not as clean as our typical in person sessions but still a fun talk. We took about 90 minutes to wax(trax) lovingly about what we consider the Big Three of Industrial Music - Skinny Puppy, KMFDM, and Ministry. Three bands we may have discovered if not for Trent, but for kids our age he certainly hastened up the process. Considering that the NIN break away from the industrial sound was the Fragile, we thought this might be a good place to drop this discussion into our discography. We go into the history of the bands, our history with the bands, best albums, and do not hesitate to call them out for when two of them went way off the deep end. But it's all from a place of love. A little Front Line Assembly chatter as well. And boy howdy, A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste is still a classic. My goodness. Thank you for your patience and you'll hear us talking about actual Nine Inch Nails again very soon. VIDEO LINKS: Skinny Puppy - Smothered Hope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYUpRfgl_ug Skinny Puppy - Dig It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDKkRSUrTd8 Skinny Puppy - Testure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLm9mhh7gvg Ohgr - Magik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMsffFZ4MA Tear Garden - In Search of My Rose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiwynSly7BU "Chunk Blower" Official Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w-jYqu6ysk&t=3s KMFDM - Vogue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_15x91fazCk KMFDM - Drug Against War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qKCDJAFkWo KMFDM - Juke Joint Jezebel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy6Y3jTWY90 KMFDM - Meglomaniac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZqWq0ZNjk Pig - Serial Killer Thriller (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Fwg0NkmaI Ministry - Revenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_RZJk9I1mo Ministry - Stigmata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxaPj19VnRA Ministry - So What (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TjzdbNwTCY Ministry - Lay Lady Lay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npeYMJIbY8o Revolting Cocks - Stainless Steel Providers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqS9KaEg_Xs Acid Horse - No Name/No Slogan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDk46T2MUME Lard - Forkboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXQ0uMu9YXU | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | A Space Poddity 19 : Aladdin Sane | 02:13:28 | |
In this episode, we discuss the 1973 album, Aladdin Sane. Is there more to this album than just it's iconic album cover? Does Marc prefer listening to Disney's Aladdin soundtrack over this? Will Eric find a way to make a theory about aliens and the intersecting boundaries of capitalism? Does Steve nail a Mick Ronson guitar solo by vocal impressions alone? Did Mike Garson finally get the cat off his piano? All these burning questions will be answered and more. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole VIDEO LINKS
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| 28 Aug 2018 | Bonus Episode: The World of Year Zero | 00:19:50 | |
Breaching your atmosphere in a very short time will be Pod Like A Hole's "Year Zero" recap. However, what was too rich, too thick to even fit in that episode was a deep dive into the immense world that Trent Reznor, Rob Sheridan and the artists at 42 Entertainment built around these songs. It's in this world building that the characters and perspective for all the songs on Year Zero came from. Starting in 2007 (i.e. The year Negative-15) all the way to 2022 (i.e. Year Zero, 0000) there is an exciting cast of characters, mind controlling drugs, soul-crushing politicians and hopeful, though often violent, resistance fighters. Though we'll mention direct references in the main episode, this bonus-sode will truly give you a thorough background. If hearing co-host Eric Anderson dust off a poster board and attach some yarn to connect all the characters, timelines and theories sounds like a fun way to get excited for our Year Zero episode, then start here! Acknowledgments: None of this would have been possible without the research by the collaborators over at http://http://www.nin.wiki/Main_Page If you want to see even more in depth research, check that out. find the direct download at: http://http://shoutengine.com/PodLikeAHoleANineInchNailsandTrentReznorPodcast/
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| 03 Aug 2018 | With Teeth Part 1 | 01:42:01 | |
In this super-sized episode, we discuss the With Teeth era in all its lean and mean glory. We get to hear controversial statements and bold proclamations that make for our most heated discussion to date. Friendships will be tested, but all the love in the world is the only thing that keeps the boys from calling it quits on each other. We'll go track by track through With Teeth and talk about the coinciding releases around Nine Inch Nails' fourth LP.
This episode contains the first part of our discussion on With Teeth. Video Links:
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| 22 Feb 2020 | A Space Poddity 16: Lodger | 02:34:58 | |
In this episode, the trio back their steamer trunks to explore the wonderous lands of David Bowie's 1979 album, Lodger. We discover the end of Bowie's Berlin era and can see a looming Scary Monster on the horizon. We discuss the experimental sound Bowie and his cohorts were devising up on this exotic journey. Does the Project get Cancelled due to running out of Red Money? Do the Boys Keep Swinging as the DJ spins his records with hopes we don't Look Back in Anger on this album? Pod Like a Hole Links:
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| 10 Dec 2018 | BONUS EPISODE: The Great Chinese Democracy Takeover | 02:21:43 | |
Steven goes pirate radio and, as he has threatened for months, has blessed the listeners with a track by track review of Guns and Roses schizo-frenetic epic: Chinese Democracy. Ian from the East Bay guest stars as Eric and Marc wouldn't have been able to speak intelligently about this topic for 2.5 hours, not to mention the fact that they didn’t even know it was being recorded. Ian and Steve discuss their history with GnR, the influences between Guns and Roses and NIN, the recording and roster of hired guns performing on the album, and finally a track by track review of the record itself. Along the way you'll hear talk about #EndofDays #Terminator2 #Mastodon, #Botch, #AphexTwin, #Kanye, #DrDre, #GirlTalk, #Aerosmith, #BrianWilson, #Buckethead, and much more.
This all started because Axl Rose owned a tshirt from the NIN Sin Single.
Links: Tower Records Doc Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCPYCIzSw_o T2 Honda Scenes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jJgaKilCjE (not my mother, Todd) You Could be Mine Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JytHtMAfaZQ The legendary trilogy of Don't Cry, November Rain, and Estranged https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRIbf6JqkNc&list=PLOPkY43NyiOkvrNlSlsx8RIbv85Lb9b0Q Mama Kin Cover live at the Ritz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuuevQUw4f0 Robin Fink's solo and Sweet Child O Mine intro plus a beard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Nvhj8kBUA Buckethead at a Virgin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ncjNYvQYms The Sacramento Rise guys with Megadeth at a 98.5 Jamboree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH7u_XDX8M8 Interview with Robin Fink on GNR, NIN, and Life https://www.ultimateguitar.com/news/interviews/robin_finck_ive_been_very_blessed_with_the_opportunities_and_ive_enjoyed_saying_yes_to_them.html Beach Boys Vegetables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSrrFOTlDY Botch C Thomas Howell as the Soul Man Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUVQbiZy2w Insane Clown Posse + Slash Halls of Illusions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3I2EVNE7Ms The best of Kirk Van Houten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x811P7iJ60 Axl and Elton with Queen Bohemian Rhapsody tribute to Freddy Mercury https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26406_EldM Tommy Stinson of the Replacements tells you what is in his bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=curfuU6CNVc Better live with Slash in the band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKuv2wVOD5k Whatever the hell a bumblefoot is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrDEmywnikU Chuck Klosterman's pitch perfect review of Chinese Democracy https://music.avclub.com/chuck-klosterman-reviews-chinese-democracy-1798205338 | |||
| 08 Jan 2020 | A Space Poddity 13: Pinups | 02:11:19 | |
In this episode of our ongoing adventure in dissecting randomized Bowie albums, the Diamond Dice (TM) has chosen Pinups for us. Your Bowie Boys, (Steve, Marc and Eric) are tasked with analyzing this strange, transitional album from 1973. David Bowie wanted to pay tribute to the mod, British invasion bands of his early years (as well as wanting to satisfy his record contract), and we at Pod Like a Hole in turn pay tribute to that tribute. Enjoy. Let us know your favorite tracks off this oft-forgotten album. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Original Song Version Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUmtwq5F_tU&list=PLOzdG_QQMqT9Pv0e03VgpYDZixK5OHsMa | |||
| 06 May 2019 | A Space Poddity 2 : Space Oddity | 02:28:02 | |
Pod Like A Hole presents: A Space Oddity 02: "Space Oddity" Marc, Eric and Steve, your hosts, rolled the Diamond Dice. Fate chose the next album and that choice sent us into a tin can, where we have been ever since...sending a track-by-track analysis of the David Bowie album "Space Oddity" back to ground control. Does anyone hear our transmission? Enjoy this episode as we dissect this strange, folk-a-delic album. We look into the world of 1969, and have special legacy guest Jeff Anderson explain the politics and music scene of the summer of love from first hand experience in a series of sound bites. Does Major Tom ever get back to Earth? Does the Growth Lab ever stop sucking life from their Messiah? Does Hermione enjoy her letter? We get into all of it and hope you enjoy it. Please let us know if you do, or don't...or if we missed any good details. https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/?ref=bookmarks Pod Like a Hole is: Marc Steve Eric Artwork by Greg Wolgast https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast.art/ LINX: Space Oddity Promotional Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67kmFzSh_o Memories of a Free Festival pts 1&2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIrGZErqkD0 Prettiest Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16A1bxJsPNY Conversation Piece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA5WyBMPULE Italian Space Oddity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tPlPYuDZYs Rammstein - Radio | |||
| 28 Jan 2019 | How to Destroy Angels | 03:00:44 | |
It's a family affair here at Pod Like A Hole headquarters. Your favorite Reznor/NIN podcast has reached the point where it is 2010: NIN is on hiatus and Trent, Atticus, Rob join Trent's new wife (and former indie rock frontwoman) Mariqueen Maandig to create a project together. Marc, Steve and Eric dig into this dreamy glitch-tronica act (Eric is trying to make that genre stick). The music may get sleepy but the conversation never does! Follow them through a track-by-track analysis of both EPs (self-titled, "An Omen"), the full length "Welcome Oblivion" as they look at how these songs stand on their own, and how they stack up against NIN-proper work. We discuss the instrumentation, lyrics, music videos, MANY remixes and give you a loving yet critical look at this interesting era for Trent'n'friendz. In addition we dig into some of the soundtrack ("Call of Duty: Black Ops II") and Queens of the Stoned Age collaborations that Mr. Reznor was involved in during this era. It is a lively conversation, and Steve basically finds a reason to write Eric out of his will in the last twenty minutes... Enjoy. TIME STAMP: Album conversations begin at 1:00:55 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole Unreleased Vinyl Tracks Unintended Consequences - https://youtu.be/jUBXpeWqZQo Province of Fear - https://youtu.be/axLUQzYafDc Music Videos The Spaces In Between - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF6VO4nk1Cs Keep It Together - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoXSUOjGk6w Ice Age - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq3pDuJeMqQ How Long? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sUTVT7HzSg Remixes DeadMau5: Ice Age - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i4JlnSIx2g Telepathe: Destroyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFMw0Gn-1Rg Call of Duty Black Ops II: Orchestral Version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESA7Ef-Cocg Trent Interview | |||
| 06 Aug 2019 | B-Side: Top 5 Monsters | 01:02:42 | |
In preparation for our next episode where we discuss David Bowie's Scary Monsters, the trio head into the nearby haunted house to talk about their top 5 monsters. Yes, it's not yet Halloween, but this episode will be sure to give you thrills and chills. If you're playing the Pod Like a Hole: Home Edition game, let us know what your Top 5 Monsters list looks like on the usual social platforms. Join us next week for Part 1 of our discussion on Scary Monsters (you read that right, the boys had fun with this one). Links:
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| 02 May 2020 | A Space Poddity 20 : Tonight | 02:10:25 | |
In this episode of Pod Like A Hole, your hosts throw on boardshorts, unbutton a tee and sip a couple bottles of Red Stripe. It's an island type of party as we dissect, analyze and generally sift through the history and each track of David Bowie's 1984 album Tonight. With the help of Tina Turner, UB40 and the calypso rhythm of a rogue marimba player, we give our final word on this album. If you follow us on the socials let us know what you think. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Links:
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| 14 Dec 2019 | B-Side: Stargazer: A Tribute to Bowie (The Interview) | 00:26:37 | |
In this short, sweet and very special bonus episode, Eric interviews local Sacramento musician Buji of the band "Tipsy Orchestrina". Buji is curating a local tribute concert to David Bowie, namely "Stargazer". This show will be at Harlow's on Friday, 1/10/2019 from 6-9pm, all ages. In this interview Eric and Buji discuss his history in the Sacramento music scene, his love for Bowie, and the immense research that he has put into this "Stargazer" project. In additional, he'll paint a spoiler-free picture of what to expect at the upcoming show. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | B-Side: Heathen Extras | 01:07:36 | |
Completists Rejoice! In this bonus B-side, your Bowie Boys give you the deep cuts. That's right, Eric, Marc and Steve dive into the 13 bonus tracks from this era. We discuss the remixes, the outtakes and the guest appearances. Eric goes on another tangent about P.Diddy, Marc gets an A for effort, and Steve just skates by. Enjoy. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole | |||
| 09 Dec 2017 | The Downward Spiral Part 1 | 01:38:36 | |
In this episode, your intrepid hosts delve into the abyss that is The Downward Spiral. Well, the first half anyway. We go over pop culture events that were lighting up the charts in 1994, the origins of The Downward Spiral recording, and the videos that blurred out nudity and had missing scenes peppered throughout. Speaking of missing scenes, the last twenty minutes were lost to the editing gods, so this episode ends on a cliffhanger. Will Eric get the time to act out his three act narrative based on The Downward Spiral? Will Steven finally nail his impression of a screeching guitar solo by just using vocal sounds? Will Marc even show up on the next episode after being fired for losing the last half of the episode? Tune in!
Videos March of the Pigs: https://youtu.be/PL72Tyxe1rc Closer: https://youtu.be/PTFwQP86BRs
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| 11 Nov 2019 | B-Side: The Next Day Extra | 01:23:11 | |
In this b-side, the three headed hyrdra known as Pod Like a Hole go into the extra songs on The Next Day Extra, a bonus disc released on the 3 disc collector's edition of The Next Day. We talk about each track and discuss whether they were strong enough to be included on the main attraction. Artwork by Greg Wolgast POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links:
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| 21 Jan 2019 | The Social Network | 02:26:28 | |
In this episode, the boys talk about Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' score for the 2010 film, The Social Network. Since Trent and Atticus both won an Academy Award for their work, we decided to give the score the full track by track treatment. As we all learned during the Ghosts I-IV episode, it becomes difficult to talk about purely instrumental music. Steve, however, stays conscious throughout this conversation. We bring in our dear friend Ed from the Pacific Northwest to give us his perspective on navigating the real world in the tech industry, his Sorkin qualifications, and his relationship with Trent Reznor's work. In our next episode, we are still traveling on our detoured route with our discussion of How to Destroy Angels. Links
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| 24 May 2020 | A Space Poddity 21 : Reality | 02:29:43 | |
It's 2003 and your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steven and Eric) are walking through the rubble of post-9/11 America and watching old men rock. That's right, it is time to discuss "Reality," the sleek, rock-forward follow-up to "Heathen". Listen to our opinions as we dive into this track-by-track. In addition, we blaze through the mash-ups, remixes, deleted songs and "Underworld" vamped-out versions. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Episode Links: New Killer Star Video - https://youtu.be/fwH1g2fW6Pc Never Get Old Video - https://youtu.be/7NorNUMoewQ Sister Midnight Live from Reality Tour - https://youtu.be/H6QewGx9NJw Bring me the Disco King - Danny Lohner Remix - https://youtu.be/pLRETBpf5q4 | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | A Space Poddity 23 : Labyrinth | 02:23:03 | |
While the world was bumming out on Bowie in 1986, he had another plan. He would squeeze his rock star persona into a Jim Henson creation and become the Goblin King: all rock, crotch and charisma. That's right, your Bowie Boys (Eric, Steve and Marc) along with special guests Lennox Anderson and Chris Cook, are diving into Jim Henson's "Labyrinth". We discuss the history of the film, the lore, the songs and Bowie's shining performance. Enjoy, and if you don't get boxed up and filed by the Trash Lady, then you don't know what nostalgia is! POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Episode Links:
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| 08 Dec 2019 | A Space Poddity 12: Heathen | 02:47:58 | |
Pod Like a Hole - A Space Poddity has returned to dissect the album Heathen. For those that can't wait to listen I'll spoil it for you, it's a great record. Join us as we cover Uncle Floyd, The Pixies, Neil Young, early 00's mud production, Tony and David reuniting, Eric's bad fashion, Steve's correct opinions of Christmas Movies, Marc setting the record straight, and so much more. TIME STAMPS FOR NON-THRILL SEEKERS 00:00 WELCOME BACK/THANKSGIVING/NINews 14:00 THE YEAR IS 2001 48:00 DAVID AND TONY PHONE CALL 54:00 RECORDING OF HEATHEN 1:01-2:47 TRACK BY TRACK HEATHEN DISCUSSION LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links
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| 20 Mar 2020 | B-Side: Let's Dance Some More | 01:29:20 | |
To follow up "Let's Dance" , your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steve, Eric) have no choice but to cover the immense amount of back matter, b-sides, remixes, live albums and film cameos. Enjoy our short chat as we dig into the generous "Baal EP", "Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture", "The Hunger" and Tony Scott love, the "Serious Moonlight Tour" and so much more. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole LINX: Let's Dance B-SIDE playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPtaIWNVI3rgA_wJXzC7BR5_ov8xHniP | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | A Space Poddity 22 : Young Americans | 02:41:57 | |
It is spring 2020 and our world is rightfully experiencing some growing pains. There is fear and unrest and your Bowie Boys are right there with you. Not to distract or deviate from the matter at hand, but to merely offer a brief escape, let’s all take a little trip to 1975. As Bowie is enjoying his fame, he gathers a group of amazing Black musicians and record “Young Americans”. It stands somewhat alone in being the sole soul record in Bowie's career, but the keen-eared listener will hear some bits of his past and future. Let Steve, Marc and Eric fascinate you with our historical anecdotes, track-by-track analysis and what 4 out of 5 iTunes reviewers consider good conversation. For those in the cheap seats that need to hear this again: BLACK LIVES MATTER. How to support Black Lives Matter (Many links in this resource) - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/ Episode Links:
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| 15 May 2020 | B-Side: Nine Inch Nails Revisited | 01:20:00 | |
In this throwback to our first season, we explore three new releases by NIN. Your co-hosts of Pod Like a Hole give Watchmen Vol. 3, Ghosts V: Together and Ghosts VI: The Locusts the analysis they deserve. In addition, we dive in to a review of Volume 1 of (previous guest and NIN-affiliate) Rob Sheridan's comic book series "High Level." What do we think of these new releases? How do they rate with the other Ghosts albums? How do these albums pair with COVID lockdowns? Will Steve show up this time? You shall have all these answers, and more! POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Links: High Level teaser - https://youtu.be/ZNJzaapbY2A Watchmen 3: Lincoln Tunnel - https://youtu.be/YKD4M03qdHQ NIN- Ghosts V - Letting Go While Holding On - https://youtu.be/dp58R7BEhrw Ghosts VI - Run Like Hell - https://youtu.be/_-BLflnCUv8 | |||
| 23 Mar 2020 | Dispatches from the Hole: Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant | 00:21:22 | |
In a brief wellness check, your intrepid hosts virtually drop in on each other to see what condition their condition is in. We hope our listeners are staying safe and sane during this challenging time in the world. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we review David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole
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| 11 Sep 2019 | B-Side: Glam Rock | 01:03:14 | |
On this episode of Pod Like A Hole - A Space Poddity, your hosts Steve and Eric do a 300,000 foot view overview of the Glam Rock movement. This is a casual discussion of their perceptions and opinions on the following records: T. Rex's Electric Warrior, Roxy Music's For Your Pleasure, Slade's SLAYED?, The New York Dolls self titled, and Sweet's Desolation Boulevard. Marc is on time out. Please listen to learn what Tin Machine did to our friend. Join us next week when hopefully we all are back for a track by track discussion of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. LINKS: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole | |||
| 12 Jun 2019 | A Space Poddity 04 : Station to Station | 01:57:50 | |
In the latest installment of Pod Like a Hole, the gang goes Station To Station. They cover the crazy recording sessions that David and the band lived through, the nutzo influences our hero was living through, and the bonkers full length feature film The Man Who Fell To Earth lived through. All in the year 1976. This is all preamble to our track by track analysis of the 6 excellent songs found on Station to Station. It was a late night and Eric drank all the milk and Marc unleashed the secret of peppers. If you'd like to support Marc's pepper habit please consider becoming a patron over at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as Steve did keeping Thin White Duke hours editing it.
TIME STAMPS (for non-thrill seekers) 03:00 - THE YEAR OF 1976 18:00 - Man Who Fell To Earth discussion 32:00 - NINews update 33:00 - The Recording of Station To Station discussion 44:00 - Critical reception, listener reception, Scott Weiland intrusion. 51:00 - Station To Station Track By Track discussion 1:52:00 - Nassau live 76 1:55:00 - the roll of the Diamond Dice Links:
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| 18 Jul 2019 | BONUS: David Bowie's Real Cool World | 00:37:01 | |
Before we put on our black ties and enjoy the white noise of the Wedding, your friends at Pod Like A Hole set some time aside to discuss the early 90s Bowie single Real Cool World. We also dive into some talk about the absurd 1992 film Cool World, Brad Pitt, live action animated films, and for some reason - Adventure Games. #monkeyisland. Come back next week for the best thing to come out of David Bowie's Black Tie White Noise, which happens to be the podcast episode of us talking about it. Links: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/podlikeahole If you feel like throwing pocket change in the tip cup : https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Cool World Trailer : https://youtu.be/_kJAVgY8DMk Real Cool World Music Video : https://dai.ly/x3zwrlk Toonstruck Video Game Trailer : https://youtu.be/OIIXjulD3_w | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | A Space Poddity 14 : Low (Side 1) | 02:20:00 | |
Sometimes the Diamond Dice give your Bowie Boys a real treat. We are on a mission to analyze every David Bowie record, in random order, and this fine day, we get to review Low . Once again, we are joined by our dear friend (and resident video game/electronic music expert) Joe Vierra. The four of us break down the monumental artistic achievement fron 1977...Low. The conversation is so big, we had to cut it after Side 1. This is the first part. Enjoy, let us know how you feel about this piece of the Berlin Era. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links:
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| 01 Oct 2017 | Pretty Hate Machine | 01:06:43 | |
Welcome to episode 1 of Pod Like A Hole. In this episode Marc, Steven, and Eric take you through the first four Halo releases of Nine Inch Nails and give a track by track analysis of Nine Inch Nails debut album, Pretty Hate Machine. We also spend a little time discussing what Trent Reznor was up to before Nine Inch Nails and why we like them/him so damn much. | |||
| 11 Mar 2019 | Bad Witch | 02:14:30 | |
The team (Marc, Steve and Eric) delve into the final (well most recent) NIN album and really give it their all. The drawings are bleeding down the cave walls, but we all somehow somehow make sense of them. The world is in a state of disrepair and we deserve every terrible thing we do to ourselves. Now let’s listen to 6 jaunty tunes about it! Your boys break it all down, discuss it’s connections to Bowie, how this ties in to the big Trilogy, and discuss other Big Trilogies! Listen, enjoy, interact: tell us what you think about this album, and trilogies in general. Don’t worry, though this is NIN’s last album, we are NOT DONE YET. Big announcements afoot regarding when we are making our big announcements. And also: Face/Off. Links:
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| 25 Feb 2019 | Not the Actual Events | 01:53:38 | |
In this episode, your intrepid hosts take a look at Not the Actual Events and decide whether its a return to form or a noisy departure to the land of Clang and Bang. We spend a little time reflecting on 2016 and the political implications that surrounded the EP. Of course, we go track by track and Steve offers up a relevatory statement on one of the songs that brings Marc to a place of wonder. Eric dives into the lyrics to suss out the themes and narratives while Marc tries to think how any of this relates to "The Nine Inch Nails" appearing on Twin Peaks: The Return. Finally, Steve is trying out his new smoky, sultry voice on this episode that will sure to please our discerning audiophile fans. Links:
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| 20 Nov 2018 | The Slip | 02:02:27 | |
In this episode, the boys slide into The Slip, the eighth studio album from Nine Inch Nails. This time our very special guest, Sarah, brings her perspective on all things Nine Inch Nails and joins us in the track by track breakdown. Video Links:
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| 31 Mar 2018 | Nothing Records | 01:26:10 | |
Before we get really silly about the Fragile, we pause for another moment to discuss to the genesis and artist roster of Nothing Records, Trent Reznor's record label. We briefly talk about Prick (again), Pop Will Eat Itself, Pig, 2wo, 12 Rounds, Meat Beat Manifesto, The The, Einstruzende Neubauten, Autechre, Plaid, Plug, Squarepusher, and the Bowling Green. Of course, we'll talk about Marilyn Manson, but that's an entire episode on its own. In fact, it will be the next episode, so stay tuned! Video Links Prick - Animal https://youtu.be/ppCyIdkoXGk Pop Will Eat Itself - Ich Bin Ein Auslander https://youtu.be/76wSk1j02_4 Trust Obey - Hands of Ash https://youtu.be/H90egutHPW8 Meat Beat Manifesto - Asbestos Lead Asbestos https://youtu.be/jsF5nmwAp3s Pig - Painiac https://archive.org/details/PIG__Painiac_nothing_touches_me Plug - Feelings https://youtu.be/B0CzNF_iQog 2wo - I Am A Pig https://youtu.be/veHmGTfFi94 12 Rounds - Pleasant Smell https://youtu.be/2ZPB-BJs-8I Einstruzende Neubauten - The Garden https://youtu.be/MMqC7Wx2-nE Einstruzende Neubauten - Stella Maris https://youtu.be/dYmRnl_J9GI Squarepusher - Come on My Selector https://youtu.be/MWCSw_cNxKc The The - Shrunken Man https://youtu.be/hXGCtSmfsUA Coil - Backwards https://youtu.be/HGmSWdp9vbg | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | A Space Poddity 24 : Earthling | 02:26:14 | |
1997. Slide into some oversized JNCO's. Chew on a pacifier necklace. We are HAPPY 2 B HARDCORE. But it's not just us. Lord Sir David Bowie himself was digging the techno beat and going on a Tarzan ride through the jungle (genre). Listen to this raving, slamming episode where your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steve and Eric) analyze this interesting, oft-overlooked album. We talk about the history, do a track-by-track analysis, and discuss bonus songs, guest appearances and remixes (including the Season-One Throwback, NIN remixes of "I'm Afraid of Americans") POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Episode Links:
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| 05 Jun 2019 | BONUS: Top 5 "Frontperson" | 00:56:05 | |
In this supplemental episode of Pod Like A Hole, your hosts spend an hour ranking their top 5 frontpeople in the round robin fasion. The criteria is what you make of it - be it based off performance, stage craft, attitude, etc. Please enjoy and join us back here in 7 days for our discussion of Station to Station. | |||
| 04 Nov 2019 | A Space Poddity 10: The Next Day | 02:27:34 | |
In this episode, we discuss David Bowie's penultimate suprise studio album from 2013, The Next Day. In one seamless recording and editing session that went flawlessly, the fine gentlemen discuss where these songs fit in Bowie's catalog and if it is indeed as great as the critics found it to be. We also discuss the music videos that weren't without a little controversy. Join us as Steve breaks out of the Phantom Zone with General Zod, Eric makes five factual errors, and Marc sifts through cryptic transmissions in the hopes of piecing it all together. Artwork by: Greg Wolgast Find us online at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole LINKS
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| 18 Apr 2020 | Hijack Hijinx : David Bowie and the Metal Gear Solid Connection | 01:43:11 | |
Metal Gear? As he is wont to do once per season, Steve has hi-jacked the show again. Last season it was Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy, this season it's Metal Gear. But at least he has a point this time: the Metal Gear game series has many ties to the David Bowie universe. From in game plot points, to Hideo Kojimi's very Bowie-esque approach to his art. Please join Steve and returning guest Joe Vierra as they give an overview on the series, how it ties to David Bowie and other pop culture, and it caps with a top 5 metal gear moments. See you soon for Aladdin Sane. | |||
| 03 Aug 2018 | With Teeth Part 2 | 01:42:20 | |
In this super-sized episode, we discuss the With Teeth era in all its lean and mean glory. We get to hear controversial statements and bold proclamations that make for our most heated discussion to date. Friendships will be tested, but all the love in the world is the only thing that keeps the boys from calling it quits on each other. We'll go track by track through With Teeth and talk about the coinciding releases around Nine Inch Nails' fourth LP.
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| 04 Jul 2018 | BONUS EPISODE: Talkin' Fragile with Mike Spreigl | 00:36:14 | |
Hello True Believers. At this point we've taken just as long to release our episodes about the Fragile as it took Trent to do the same, so allow us to supplement you with a bonus episode with friend of the show Mike Spreigl. Steve called up Mike and they discuss Mike's history with the band, their love for the Fragile and it's various directions, the importance of a good wedding playlist, the beauty of Faith No More, How GREAT ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD IS, the physical ticket experience, the whimsical nature of TR, and much more. Mike has his own podcast (where this ep can also be downloaded) called Burning Bridges https://burningbridgeswithmikespreigl.simplecast.fm/ where a just turned 40 year old "muses about what has changed in his life as he has become older as well as revisits the things he loved as he grew up and discusses if those things still hold up today." So if you can't tell, he's our target audience. We hope you enjoy this bonus content.
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| 13 Apr 2018 | Marilyn Manson | 01:46:12 | |
In this episode, Marc, Steve, and Eric conclude their discussion of Nothing Records with a deeper look at Marilyn Manson. We discuss the album Antichrist Superstar and go track by track looking for all the ways Marilyn Manson was trying to shock your parents and make you feel like you were rebelling against social norms and constructs. We look at how Trent Reznor sheparded the sound of Marilyn Manson's first two records and where the band went from there. Marilyn Manson Video Links:
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| 13 Mar 2020 | A Space Poddity 17 : Let's Dance | 02:17:14 | |
he diamond die have rolled and brought your hosts (Marc,Steve,Eric) back to the glitzy streets of 1983. David Bowie has returned from a dark journey into himself. Gone are his wigs and makeup and in place, an oversized business suit and a tan. And a drive to make dance music...aka the great equalizer. Enjoy our track-by-track analysis of the most successful album of Bowie's career. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links: Let's Dance - https://youtu.be/VbD_kBJc_gI Modern Love - https://youtu.be/HivQqTtiHVw China Girl - https://youtu.be/_YC3sTbAPcU | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | B-Side : Raw Power | 00:40:14 | |
This B-Side brings you another episode where a David Bowie produced Iggy Pop record is discussed. In 1973, just a few months ahead of the release of Bowie's Aladdin Sane, came the album by Iggy and The Stooges, Raw Power. This album has been cited as being one of the most influential punk records of all-time, so let's see if the hosts agree. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Iggy Pop discusses The Bowie Mix of Raw Power - https://youtu.be/dL20qnwrAeg
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| 19 Feb 2018 | The 5 Year Gap: The Crow & Natural Born Killers | 01:43:18 | |
In this episode, Marc, Steven, and Eric are joined by Joe Vierra to discuss the years between The Downward Spiral and The Fragile. In this time, Trent Reznor delved into the world of soundtracks. First, he submitted a track to the film The Crow and normally we would mention it and move on. However, Steven has such an emotional connection to the film, he wanted to go track by track and discuss the film. We will not be doing that for the Tomb Raider soundtrack. Also, we dip our feet into the band Prick because Eric loves to tell the story how he saw them open for Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie. Finally, we get into the nonsense of the film and soundtrack of Natural Born Killers. This at least makes sense, because Trent arranged the entire soundtrack for the film so we'd better talk about it. Videos: Nine Inch Nails - Burn : https://vimeo.com/3685071 Prick - Animal : https://youtu.be/ppCyIdkoXGk
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| 27 Nov 2019 | B-Side: The Watchmen | 01:02:37 | |
For this very special B-Side , your boys are taking a trip back to where it all started: we review a new Trent Reznor album! Trent and Atticus Ross‘ “Watchmen” score, to be specific. We dive into the history of the Comic, the Zack Snyder film and the current HBO/Damon Lindelof series. We end with a quick overview of the fantastic album of score work. Enjoy! We’ll be back shortly with our regular Bowie analysis of “Heathen”. Links : Watchmen: motion comic chapter 1 - https://youtu.be/mLdqKIj3-A0 Watchmen : Snyder film, trailer 2009 - https://youtu.be/wglmbroElU0 Watchmen: opening credits - https://youtu.be/h24D87SqaLQ Reznor/Ross: “Nun with a mother%#%#in gun” - https://youtu.be/CIGZdjTf2_4 Reznor/Ross : “the brick” - https://youtu.be/VxHABKUQt8k POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole
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| 22 Oct 2018 | Ghosts I - IV | 02:21:53 | |
In this episode, Eric, Marc and Steve go into the haunted house and come across Nine Inch Nails’ Ghosts I-IV. Steve goes to the third floor and gets slimed by this album, so we don’t hear much from him this episode. Marc and Eric forge on and are careful not to cross the streams in order to break down some standout tracks from this 36 track phantasm. We also get a call-in from our dear friend, Greg Wolgast who shares his views on all things Nine Inch Nails and his perspective of the all-instrumental album, Ghosts I-IV. Video Links:
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| 15 Jul 2020 | B-Side; 1999: The Future is "Outside" | 01:34:43 | |
In 1995, David Bowie & Co. released the album ‘Outside’. We will be discussing that in our next official episode. However, in the liner notes, song lyrics, and skits, David Bowie was clearly telling a complicated story. A murder mystery taking place in the oppressive future of 1999. He dubbed this story “The Nathan Adler Diaries: The Art-Murder of Baby Grace Blue - A non-linear Gothic hyper-cycle.” This would be too much to cover in our official episode, so just as he did in Season 1’s “Year Zero”, co-host Eric takes the wheel and delivers a summary of the (intentionally) complicated back story. This will fill in the gaps and get you the listener more prepared for our "Outside" analysis
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Eric follows this up with an interview with long time friends of the show, The Wolgasts: Greg, Dan, Jamie, and even, briefly, Phiaus (aka Pulsar Glitch). Eric and the Wolgasts celebrate 90’s Bowie and discuss why this phase was unique for him. We discuss the legendary Outside Tour (with Nine Inch Nails) and, generally, how a group of kids discovered music in the 90s, in Arizona.
Enjoy the conversation.
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Check out Dan Wolgast’s current music project, El Trabiezo: https://eltrabiezo.bandcamp.com/releases
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| 25 May 2019 | A Space Poddity 3 : Never Let Me Down | 02:42:26 | |
If you've ever wondered how it would be possible to have three guys talk for nearly 3 hours about David Bowie's self-admittedly worst album, then wonder no more. Our trusty Diamond Dice sends us to David Bowie's 17th studio album, Never Let Me Down, where we traverse through what's considered David Bowie's career nadir. Eric, Marc, and Steve go track by track and compare it to the re-worked 2018 versions available on Loving the Alien (1983-1988) to see if this album got a bad rap, and we're not just talking about Mickey Rourke's appearance on the record. Links:
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| 18 Feb 2019 | The Other Score Work Part 2 | 01:18:39 | |
In the second installment of our Reznor-Ross Score Work catch all, we take a look at... everything else. Opinions and discussions of Before the Flood, Juno (the Mars Mission, not the Pregnant teen), Mid90s, The Vietnam War, John Carpenter's Halloween theme, and a whole mess more. It's a wide ranging discussion that takes you through Eric's opinions on what Nightmare On Elm street movies are worth a damn, Marc sharing a shocking pop culture secret, and Steve being more than happy to talk about Matt Pike's (High On Fire) lizard people beliefs. Join us next week as we get back to honest to goodness NIN discussions, with Not The Actual Events.
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| 26 Oct 2017 | Broken & Fixed | 01:31:08 | |
In this episode of POD LIKE A HOLE your hosts, Steven E. Chambers, Eric Anderson, and Marc Branstad give you a track by track analysis of Nine Inch Nails' EP Broken and a breakdown of the subsequent remix album Fixed. We also delve into the never officially released Broken long form video that, by all intents and purposes, was not safe for humanity. Marc thinks Nine Inch Nails have never played two particular songs from the catalog live (they have). Eric sounds like he's recording in a faraway land (He's not.) We all continue to make mouth guitar sounds when describing the music, so everyone wins! List of Nine Inch Nails Videos from Broken
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| 28 Oct 2019 | B-Side: Terrifying Tunes, Violent Visions and Malleus Maleficarum | 02:12:54 | |
Happy Halloween to our monsters and maniacs. Your ghosts with the mosts are here to help you ring in the scariest of all HELL-odays. As you scrape the guts out of pumpkins and put your costumes on, please listen to our Top 5 lists of spookiest musicians, movies, and others. It will really get you in the SPIRIT od the season. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA. Our Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Some of the Music Discussed: King Diamond- Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VJc27qhWxg The Crypt Keeper Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA4DNa9j4rw&t=42s Ghost- Cirice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ao4t_fe0I Mortiis- Parasite God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JQpijPKG0o Type O Negative - Haunted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-jYnU-UPcA | |||
| 22 May 2018 | The Fragile : Left | 02:27:13 | |
The boys are back to talk exclusively about Nine Inch Nails and the first side of the magnum opus, The Fragile. Much like the album, this episode was recorded in various locations and times to capture the same process that Trent Reznor went through when recording this fine album. At least, that's what we told ourselves after the fact. Eric loves the big old brass, Steve goes off the reservation, and Marc tries to shoehorn a Carly Rae Jepsen joke in this episode that will go down as the definitive and all encompassing take on a true masterwork. VIDEO LINKS: TV Commerical - Directed by David Carson : https://vimeo.com/65825592 TV Commerical - ninteynine: https://youtu.be/0Hywi7FtEo4 The Day the World Went Away - https://youtu.be/QsOsqtAlpB4 Terminator Salvation Trailer : https://youtu.be/-Czz-TcWCkA We're In This Together : https://vimeo.com/3703443 Marvel's The Avengers Trailer: https://youtu.be/eOrNdBpGMv8 The Fragile - Live at the VMAs : https://youtu.be/oBKwtK1J30c 300 Trailer: https://youtu.be/UrIbxk7idYA
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| 04 Mar 2018 | The 5 Year Gap: Quake/Lost Highway/Closure/Remixes | 02:00:32 | |
Marc, Steve, and Eric are joined by Joe Vierra to complete our discussion on the timeframe between the release of The Downward Spiral and The Fragile. We discuss Trent Reznor's work on the game soundtrack Quake, the soundtrack to David Lynch's Lost Highway, The Perfect Drug single and video, the tour and video collection of Closure, and all the remixes he produced for a variety of artists and bands. Eric and Marc manage to fight about instrumental music, Joe gives everyone a history lesson on Drum 'n Bass music from the mid-90's, and Steve moderates it all. Jump in as we wade through 5 years of Nine Inch Nails doing anything else besides releasing a full length album. LINKS Quake Gameplay: https://youtu.be/3_MlX4P8kWw Lost Highway Trailer: https://youtu.be/1nKjO9QCSic Perfect Drug Video: https://vimeo.com/3612941 Perfect Drug - DJ Aphrodite Remix: https://youtu.be/xClGEkeTbNw Hard Copy - Nine Inch Nails Clip: https://youtu.be/5gV8yQc0m7g KMFDM - Light (Fat Back Dub/Nine Inch Nails Remix): https://youtu.be/5ccKjulPTa8 David Bowie - Hearts Filthy Lesson (Alt. Mix/Nine Inch Nails Remix): https://youtu.be/l5HYT5kRvYk Marilyn Manson - Mother Inferior Got Her Gunn (NIN Remix): https://youtu.be/fZBGO-_woeE David Bowie - I'm Afraid of Americans Video: https://youtu.be/u7APmRkatEU Wink - Black Bomb (Jerry in the Bag): https://youtu.be/ZZOsqs6zbS4 Killing Joke - Democracy (NIN Remix): https://youtu.be/ThhPRU5YisI P. Diddy & The Family - Victory (Nine Inch Nails Remix): https://youtu.be/MZnO54HHshs Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction (NIN Remix): https://youtu.be/NxZWhUez3BE Queen - Stone Cold Crazy (NIN Remix): https://youtu.be/cW9_ZoB0aIE
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| 02 Apr 2019 | Over & Out | 02:19:57 | |
Well, it's done for now. After trekking through all Nine Inch Nails albums, singles, scores, and side projects, the hosts finally reach the end. We rank the albums and share our "Top 9" Nine Inch Nails Songs (It's actually 10, having O be the true #1, but we're sooo clever). As this season (series?) comes to its conclusion, we also look ahead to what's next.
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| 12 Feb 2019 | The Other Score Work Part 1 | 02:06:23 | |
In this free flowing episode we begin our look at further Reznor-Ross collaborations. For the first of two installments we will be covering the major theatrical releases that aren't named The Social Network. That would be Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, Patriots Day, and Bird Box. Join us for discussions of the movies, how the music works in the film as well as on it's own, and dissect a few stand out tracks. Warning: earmuffs are required during the Birdbox discussion. Links: https://thefilmstage.com/features/interview-trent-reznor-discusses-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeS8MNPocBw (GWTDT trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_-1nJf8Vg (gone girl trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAtkXofiAzk (patriots day trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INJ2bPFy108 (bird box trailer) What the dumbass monster from birdbox looks like https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1069204/Bird-Box-Netflix-monster-look-like-blindfold-suicide-alien-Sandra-Bullock-horror-film Humans are idiots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of6dh59l-G0
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| 12 Mar 2019 | Add Violence | 01:52:04 | |
In this episode, your hosts explore the second EP in Nine Inch Nails’ planned trilogy, Add Violence. We take a look at the thematic elements and how any of this could fit into a re-interpretation of The Matrix films. Of course, Eric pours over the lyrics as if they were scrolls from the Ancient Ones, Steve does a dance for us in studio, and Marc gets dust in his eyes at one point. We even manage to get in some U2 and Todd Rundgren talk as well. Join us next week as we close this whole song by song thing out with Bad Witch. Links:
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| 03 Jan 2020 | B-Side: Top 5 Cover Songs | 01:08:27 | |
Inspired by our next episode, David Bowie's cover album, "Pin Ups" your Pod Like A Hosts have curated a list of our top 5 cover songs. We go back and forth celebrating some takes on some takes. Enjoy! Go on to one of our social pages and let us know your favorite cover songs! Pod Like a Hole Links:
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| 21 Nov 2019 | A Space Poddity 11: Hunky Dory | 02:40:53 | |
It's Godawful small affair. Just 3 chums, hanging out, doing what they do. Listening to David Bowie's 1971 album "Hunky Dory". As always, we the boys at Pod Like a Hole, break down this classic record , track-by-track. We also share the excitement of pop culture and history from 1971, and learn what Bowie and his band were doing in 1971. So listen to your Bowie boys leave our mark and lay it all down. Steven takes us to Mars, Marc gets stuck in Quicksand, and Eric is a kook, as per usual. Artwork by Greg Wolgast. https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast.art/ Edited by Eric A. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Links:
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| 04 Feb 2019 | Hesitation Marks | 02:49:42 | |
In this episode, we go through Nine Inch Nails' full length LP, Hesitation Marks. We talk about the parallels to The Downward Spiral and, of course, Eric has a theory. We also cover the official remixes that are found in this era. Video Links:
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| 04 Mar 2020 | B- Side: Under Pressure | 00:41:26 | |
People on the streets, screaming, "Let me out!" , but we all express our societal stress in different ways. Your Bowie Boys (Marc, Eric, Steve) get together, once again, to have a few laughs and analyze another moment in the musical career of David Bowie. To set the stage for the next episode, 1983's Let's Dance, this B-Side will cover the mega-huge single, "Under Pressure", a collaboration with the band Queen. They aren't alone, local music man and low-key Queen historian, Ryan Lacasse, hops on the coveted 4th mic and provides some valuable insight. Enjoy the show! Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links Queen / David Bowie - Under Pressure Official Video - https://youtu.be/a01QQZyl-_I | |||
| 21 Jan 2020 | B-Side: The Idiot | 01:50:56 | |
In their ongoing adventure to review all of David Bowie's discography, your Bowie Boys are dipping their toes in Bowie's Low era, but they can't go a step further without discussing Iggy Pop's first solo album, The Idiot. Co-written and produced by Bowie, The Idiot is a ground breaking album and a helluva way to unofficially introduce the Berlin Trilogy. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole | |||
| 14 Feb 2020 | A Space Poddity 15 : David Bowie (1967) | 02:24:14 | |
In this episode, your three loveable lads of lively conversation take you inside the Deram world of David Bowie's first self titled album, David Bowie, released in 1967. We take you lovely birds and cool cats into the swinging 60's where Bowie was finding his artistry by conversing with Laughing Gnomes, playing in Rubber Bands, begging to Gravediggers, borrowing comics from Uncle Arthur, and urging someone to buy his toys. Does Bowie ultimately succeed in becoming the next groovy sound from London or does he have to go back to the drawing board to figure this whole rock 'n roll thing out? POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Video Links
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| 22 Apr 2019 | A Space Poddity 1: Blackstar | 02:48:00 | |
Pod Like a Hole Phase 2: A Space Poddity "Blackstar" After sending Pod Like a Hole into the black hole at the end of Season 1, your boys have returned as a singularity. An enlightened entity of hope, wit and outrageous flash.... Marc, Steve and Eric have returned to host Season 2: A Space Poddity. For each of these episodes we will randomly (thanks to our "Diamond Dice") review a David Bowie album. As always we'll give history, pop culture, and patented Pod Like A Hole humor and camaraderie. In this premiere episode, we begin at the end with the delightfully nu-jazzy swan song, known as "Blackstar". We bid Ol Button Eyes adieu, just as we nod bonjour. In this episode we also discuss Kendrick Lamar, Aleister Crowley, and some recently dropped "Nine Inch News". LINX: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podlikeahole
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| 10 Dec 2018 | Bonus Episode: Cold Black and Infinite Review | 00:40:52 | |
The boys take a field trip to see Nine Inch Nails live at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Monday, December 3, 2018. This is a quick review of the live show. Was all of this physical world pre-sale worth it? Did they get pulled backstage for an intimate 1:1 Q and A with the man himself? Did Robin Finck give hair tips to Marc's wife? All this and nothing else in our shortest episode to date.
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| 03 Jul 2019 | A Space Poddity 5 : Diamond Dogs | 02:53:58 | |
Your Bowie Boys have returned to review the oft misunderstood mishmash of the 1974 dystopia known as Diamond Dogs. Marc, Eric and Steve dive deep into the dirt and grime of Hunger City 1984. We give you a track-by-track analysis of the album, a little peek into David's life and recording process at the time, and pop culture in 1974. In addition, we go over some scraps and B-Sides from this time, as well as the Bowie live albums "David Live!" and "Cracked Actor" as well as the accompanied BBC film. Enjoy! Let us know your ranking (how many out of 5 Bolts?) Also! Want to contribute to show? Beer and pizza money? New microphones? https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole https://twitter.com/podlikeahole https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/?hl=en
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| 14 Aug 2019 | A Space Poddity 7 : Scary Monsters...(Part 1) | 02:20:46 | |
In this episode, your intrepid hosts look under the bed and open the coat closets to find David Bowie's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). This 1980 album captured the quintessential Bowie sound and style that (spoiler alert) your hosts swooned over for an episode so long we had to split it into two parts. In this first chapter, we talk about the year 1980 and all goings on during that time period. We also delve into the first four tracks of Scary Monsters. Next week will bring the thrilling conclusion. Feedback and audience participation encouraged! Go to the following links to let us know what you think! Where to Find Us:
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| 25 Jul 2020 | A Space Poddity 25 : 1. Outside | 02:50:36 | |
How will you be celebrating the millennium? December 31st, 1999. Will you be screaming in fear, dancing your anxiety away, or preparing a blood tribute for a dark and ancient God? In 1995 David Bowie foretold this future, with the help of Brian Eno, Mike Garson and others. Have no fear, your Bowie Boys (Steve, Marc, Eric) listened to this strange, shimmering spectacle of Tomorrow, dissected it song by song, and are presenting it to the ritual stone. Who killed Baby Grace Bellew? Maybe you'll get your answers here. Maybe you'll only get so many more, horrible questions. One thing is for certain, we collectively butcher the correct pronunciation of a certain guitar player who most likely was a big fan of too many zippers on a pair of pants. Pod Like a Hole Links Facebook Instagram Twitter Patreon Video Links | |||
| 01 Aug 2020 | A Space Poddity 26: hours.... | 02:23:39 | |
Are your eyes feeling heavy? Are your pjs nice and warm? Do you have a half-sipped mug of Sleepytime Tea? Are you sliding in and out of consciousness? You might be listening to David Bowie’s 1999 sleeper “hours…” …or you might have just had a NOMAD soul jump to and from your body. Mr. Bowie and loyal axeman Reeves Gabrels followed up their genre stretching , and rather well regarded, mid-90s work with music and performances in the adventure game: OMIKRON: The Nomad Soul, as well as on an album honoring the sleepiness of getting old. BUT NEVER FEAR: Steven, Marc and Eric are three nomad souls jumping into the sleepy bodies of “hours” listeners and giving them a shot of adrenaline as we hilariously dissect this album, analyze each track and consider how it fits into his 90s work as well as sets up his next millennium of output. Pod Like a Hole Links: Video Links:
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| 21 Aug 2019 | A Space Poddity 7.5 : ...And Super Creeps (Scary Monsters Pt. 2) | 01:36:12 | |
This week we bring you the thrilling conclusion to our discussion on David Bowie's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). Steven provides some Grade-A vocalizations of the guitar work, Eric waxes poetic into the lyrical meanings found in the line of "We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town..BEEP BEEP,"and Marc struggles to find a way to work in a Disneyland reference in his song reviews. Ultimately, there's something for everyone in this episode. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Links (2 3 4)
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| 21 Dec 2022 | Holidays In A Half Shell - The Pod Like A Hole Ninja Turtles Xmas Episode | 01:14:10 | |
3 middle aged men are going to talk about 1 of 3 things when they get together. Nine Inch Nails, Beer, or Ninja Turtles. This is the episode where we reflect on being kids of a certain age and the holidays being associated with Turtle Power. Next episode we will talk about Radiohead. Until then cozy up with this episode while you drive to Grandma's. Happy Holidays from Pod Like A Hole. https://ko-fi.com/podlikeahole https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | The Clash: London Calling | 03:08:21 | |
Your three hosts have reached the home stretch. The last handful of our favorite albums to review for our "Run the Gamut" season. Steve, Marc and Eric have all had excellent picks, weird ones, and every now and then, one of us shows up with a card up our sleeve. In this case, Eric is the Card Cheat, so to speak. In this jam packed, bonus sized episode, we change our name to " Pod Em' Enough Rope " and give you the full run down of the Clash discography and its place in punk history, touch on the solo and side work of Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, and then give you the coveted track-by-track analysis of "London Calling". Does this record deserve it's spot on all the Top 100 lists? Is it truly a "must have" for music fans? Or is it a Cadillac oil stain on a supermarket parking lot? We will decide...but you can decide too (though we know our rights as hosts to be correct). Do you agree? Disagree? Who's your favorite Clash member? Do you Stan-dinista? Reach out and let us know.
Ok it's time to cut the crap, and enjoy this episode!
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| 12 Oct 2022 | Tool - History and Discography | 02:55:58 | |
In this episode, the hosts of Pod Like a Hole drive to the nearest Home Depot to go through every Tool aisle in the store to bring you this episode that needs no Home Improvement, if you ask me.
We discuss all things Tool (the band, not saws and hammers) and everything that orbits the band. Next episode we squee-gee our third eye open to analyze the 2001 album, Lateralus.
Until then, we hope this heaping helping of Tool talk tides you over.
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| 26 Jan 2024 | Pod Like A Hole -System Of A Down : Toxcity | 02:50:01 | |
We had to do a Nu Metal episode. One hosts lived and breathed it during his teens, a real Jinco Wallet Chain nerd. Another host dabbled in the scene, sometimes to just check on his friend and make sure he wasn't too far gone. A third host was drafted into the No Limit army at the time and was too busy fighting on battles on the Sun Coasts and missed the entire movement back home. In addition to discussing Toxcity track by track you'll find discussions on Miami Vice, Fargo, Iron Maiden, The Curse, Hed PE, Slipknot, Korn, RIck Rubin, and pizza. Spoilers: this episode has one host give his lowest ranking ever. Recs, Current Events, general music chat, and SOAD history in the first hour. Track by Track starts at the 1 hour mark. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? Direct download : https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Behemoth: I Loved You at Your Darkest | 02:44:52 | |
Love. Death. God. Satan. Riffs. Blast Beats. The Cure. Corpse Paint. Shoulder Pads. Rutting Ecstatically. All these topics and more are summoned from beyond by the Pod Like a Hole team. They discuss Behemoth's 2018 masterwork - I Loved You At Your Darkest. Will Steve succeed in making his case for the validity of Extreme Metal? Has Eric been converted and shows up to his PTA meetings in corpse paint? Will Marc finally correctly name the genre "Blackened Death Metal?" Listen to find out. #behmoth #nergal #podlikeahole #podcast #metal #ilovedyouatyourdarkest #blackmetal #deathmetal #corpsepaint #blastbeats #thecure Pod Like a Hole Links: https://podlikeahole.podbean.com/ Direct Download Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) Twitter (Not run by a foreign nation bot) Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) Artwork by Greg Wolgast Behemoth and related Videos: I Loved you at your Darkest Recording Sessions Nergal interviewed by Little Punk People | |||
| 02 Sep 2023 | Florence And The Machine - Ceremonials | 02:43:35 | |
the Pod Like a Hole Hosts celebrate Florence and the Machines’ 2011 release: Ceremonials. If you are one of our listeners who says “Pod Like a Hole, we appreciate the wide variety of artists you’ve discussed, but often I find it’s either too much obscurity, too many riffs, or too much testosterone. Can you please give me a mainstream act that isn’t a balding man?” Well, here you go. Steve pushed on the team a track-by-track discussion of Florence Welch and her Machine’s album that can also be used as a audition tape for Barstool sports. We are reaching across the aisle here.
Eric cries twice to one of these songs.
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| 13 Nov 2020 | Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain - Part 1 | 02:10:12 | |
In the first hour we have a wide-ranging conversation covering our history with Prince, Prince and the Minneapolis sound, Trent Reznor’s run in with Prince, the Movie Purple Rain (and it’s sequel) and Morris Day’s laughter. In the second hour we begin dissecting Purple Rain track by track – in this episode we cover Let’s go Crazy through When Doves Cry. Next week N Part 2 we will cover the rest of the album. Will Marc’s cold shower ever end after hearing Darling Nikki? Will Eric’s son discover the Purple Rain comic adaptation that rests at the top of his closet? Will Steve finally pronounce the word Doves correctly when he turns 40? Listen to this episode to find out and be sure to come back next week for the third hour (+ special guest the Sly Dog Podcast) and the conclusion of Pod Like a Hole’s Prince discussion. We would like to hear what you think about Purple Rain Let us know at one of these places: Artwork by Greg Wolgast - https://www.instagram.com/g.wolgast/ Morris Day’s Laughter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkaQcqZdlpI Prince Shredding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 3 - Emperor of Sand Track by Track | 02:58:40 | |
Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 3 - Emperor of Sand Track by Track
The hosts riff and theorize about the journey of the Wanderer as he goes toe to toe with the Sultan on Mastodon's 2017 release: Emperor of Sand.
This is the 3rd and final Mastodon episode in this Pod Like A Hole mini season. The first episode covered their history, the second was a discography overview, and the third is EOS.
Episode starts with news and recs, Mastodon talk starts about 25 minutes in.
While the discussion of Mastodon ends here and moves to either Stevie, WIllie, Sousixe, or Robert in the final Pod Like a Hole Podcasts - they will forever be in the lifetime rock rotation.
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Radiohead - Kid A | 02:39:10 | |
In this episode, Marc selects Radiohead’s album from 2000, Kid A to discuss with Eric and to mildly annoy Steve. We take a brief look at the band pre- and post-Kid A to determine when they decided to have Q*Bert, the lovable orange video game thing, join the band. Then, as always, we go track by track to determine just how icy and cold the band sounds on the record as it shows on the album cover. Radiohead Official Videos (HD)
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| 16 Dec 2024 | Final Episode_Pretty Hate Machine (WITH DECAY)_Reflections | 03:11:23 | |
The End. A review and a look back. It’s been over seven years since Marc and Steve brought on an intern (Eric) to create a music review podcast. Since then they covered every single NIN and Bowie song, and 42 separate albums by other artists ( plus related discographies). The Trio has reached the end of the road, and they find themselves back at the starting line. Pod Like Hole’s pilot experiment, the first episode, was Nine Inch Nails' “Pretty Hate Machine”, but the Hole Boys didn’t really know what they were doing yet. Blushing amateurs, they bungled a classic record. In the spirit of setting things right in this jacked up universe, they will finish what they started. But this time....they’ll get it right. (what year is this?) Enjoy a track by track review of “Pretty Hate Machine” , and betwixt the analysis the guys will reflect on this project, their friendship, and the incredible listeners we’ve gotten to know over the better part of a decade. It's a loose, long goodbye. As the bionic guitars of Ringfinger echo into the stratosphere, so do your hosts. While our friendship is eternal, this project has been canceled. This is our goodbye. But …..to quote Joe Strummer, (co-creator of our only perfectly scored record), “ The Future is Unwritten”…. Links: Artwork by the great Greg Wolgast. Check out his you tube channel where he destroys every drum cover he does..in a good way : https://www.youtube.com/@someroomtodrum
Read the new book by frequent guest Guy Mankowski’s, “You Complete the Masterpiece” Buy on Amazon or even better your local bookstore And be on the look out for “Lived Through This” based on the journals of late Hole-bassist Kristen Pfaff.
Listen to the incredible sophomore album by regular listener Michael Komonos , “My Mother and Child”. https://michaelkonomos.bandcamp.com/
Our listeners have been the extra fuel to get this baby to 88 MPH, thanks for seven years of friendship.
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| 06 Sep 2020 | Season Two Finale - Part 1 of 2: Top Ten David Bowie Albums | 01:47:08 | |
In the first of two wrap up episodes, the Pod Like a Hosts countdown and compare their ranking of all the David Bowie albums with a focus on the top ten. Followed by a brief essay question segment that Steve forced Eric and Marc to participate in. We considered dropping this as one giant 4 hour episode but why not milk the podcast feed a bit more and take another few weeks off. Saying goodbye is hard to do after all, as Marc will discuss with the audience when he has a moment during Blackstar. If you're scrubbing to the end to see what season 3 is going to be all about, you're out of luck. We aren't going to share that info until next week in part two of the Finale - The Top Ten David Bowie Songs. Thank you for listening. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Tom Waits: Waitstory | 02:41:34 | |
You find your self in an old boxcar bouncing over the railroad track with an old hobo howling in your ear. Tales of love and loss, old dogs and prostitutes. It's a cornucopia of creamed corn , but somewhere in that whiskey soaked word salad is the story of a man. A man who harnessed the sound of a junkyard, cobbled it into a beautiful sound and aimed it our hearts. This is the story of Tom Waits, as only your boys at Pod Like a Hole can tell it. In anticipation of our track-by-track review of his classic album "Rain Dogs", Eric, Steve and Marc hop in that boxcar and take that California trip. PLAH Links Like this episode and want to buy us a cup of Joe in thanks? Facebook (The only reason to visit that site) facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram (Unfortunately, no pics of the hosts wearing short shorts) instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter (self-promo or oh no) twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon (Until we muster up the courage for an OnlyFans site) patreon.com/join/podlikeahole Artwork by Greg Wolgast instagram.com/g.wolgast/
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| 21 Nov 2020 | Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain - Part2 | 01:20:22 | |
Purple Rain, Part 2! In this episode the gentlemen finish their discussion of the album Purple Rain by Prince and Revolution (in particular track by track discussion of I would Die 4 U, Baby I'm a Star, and Purple Rain). Tears are shed. But first - a Pod Crossover! Eric and Steve sit with Sly Dog of the Sly Dog Music Cast and Sly Dog goes deep on walking us through the first decade of Prince's career. We appreciate the Sly Dog calling in and hope you'll follow him home to his podcast in the future. Next week we remain in the 80's and discuss a band that is both a Grunge, Industrial, and Metal influence.
Prince Baby I'm a Star 85 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcQLjJZclus The Sly Dog Music Cast - https://slydogmusiccast.podbean.com/ Mutoid Man and Baroness - Purple Rain (this weeks intro and outro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5PXu34mYGA | |||
| 22 Jan 2022 | Primus - Tales from the Punchbowl | 02:27:08 | |
The hosts finish their Primus pick by discussing the 1995 album Tales from the Punchbowl. We go track by track in this mixed bag and decide whether it was properly spiked with county prune or if someone left something floating in it, and we’re not talking fancy little ice cubes.
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| 26 May 2022 | Depeche Mode - Discography Part 2 | 01:48:37 | |
In Part 2 of our trilogy of Depeche Mode episodes, your favorite fancy lads discuss the rest of the discography. So, let’s have a black celebration of Depeche Mode’s music for the masses! There is no need to feel violated because these are all songs of faith and devotion. While you may get excited, please remember that we’re just playing the angels the sweet sounds of the universe. Indeed, we have filtered out all the gamma radiation for your safety using our delta machine to give you nothing but a spirited conversation. Tune in next time for an Ultra experience. Video Links:
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