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thecommentary.caAdrian De LeonThe academic, poet and writer Adrian De Leon discusses his new book Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland (University of Washington Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta.
Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland by Adrian De Leon (University of Washington Press, 2026).
Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Balikbayan
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
One of the more fascinating books of the year, is the newest one from the academic Adrian De Leo...
2026-02-2035 minthecommentary.caAdrian De LeonThe academic, poet and writer Adrian De Leon discusses his new book Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland (University of Washington Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta.
Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland by Adrian De Leon (University of Washington Press, 2026).
Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Balikbayan
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
One of the more fascinating books of the year, is the newest one from the academic Adrian De Leo...
2026-02-2035 min
Super Sonic ChatFolk B*tch Trio - We agree: "Now Would be a Good Time"As Adrian and Leon dive into another year, it is with an extremely compelling release by Folk Bitch Trio. As they continue their quest to shine a spotlight on amazing Aussie music, they come out of the gate strong. Hear about the contrasts wrapped in the music, the indie sensibilities and poetic lyrics. Listen to the beauty, the heartache, the sensuous and real themes. Let the Super Sonic Chaps know what you think:Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchatElectronic mailing system: supersonicchat@gmail.comThe Twits: https://twitter...
2026-02-1651 min
RadioNovelitas. Pequeñas Historias, Grandes Dramones.El León y El Tigre PeleanEn este nuevo episodio de RAAAAA-DIOOOO-NOOOO-VEEEE-LITAAAAAS...El increíble Matías de 6 años, nos lleva a lo más profundo de la selva para conocer a un León con un hambre insaciable... ¡Tengan cuidado, queridos escuchas! Pónganse su traje de Safari y acompáñenos a escuchar si los animales de la selva logran contener a este León Comelón...¡Que lo Disfruten!
2026-01-2811 min
The Collective Genius PodcastScaling to $10M+ with Inbound Marketing & Lead Generation featuring Adrian HernandezIn this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Adrian Hernandez for a powerful conversation on vision, belief, and what it really takes to scale a real estate business without losing yourself—or your family—in the process. Adrian's story is one of clarity from a young age, relentless energy, and the courage to burn the boats when it was time to go all in. We talk about Adrian's journey from starting as a real estate agent at 19 to building a dominant wholesale and fix-and-flip operation across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the...
2026-01-2750 min
Explorer Podcast64. De León a Dallas y Santos: La Historia de Pepe de la TejeraEnvíanos un mensajeEn este episodio, Adrián y Alan entrevistan a Pepe de la Tejera, un futbolista cuya trayectoria inició en la escuela y lo llevó a jugar en equipos como León y Santos. Pepe comparte detalles de su inicio en el fútbol, su experiencia en las fuerzas básicas de León, y cómo su padre fue clave en apoyarlo. Pepe relata también su tiempo en FC Dallas, donde tras una serie de pruebas, destacó y ayudó a su equipo a ganar campeonatos. Posteriormente, Pepe se unió a Santos, donde vivió un proc...
2025-12-1857 minSuper Sonic ChatSurprise Chef is Superb!In this episode Adrian and Leon dive deep into the lush, groove-driven world of Melbourne’s very own Surprise Chef, celebrating their brilliant new album 'Superb''. This record marks a turning point for the band — trading their usual meticulous production for something looser, more spontaneous, and full of unbridled joy. Across the conversation, we explore how tracks like “Bully Ball,” “Body Slam,” and the dreamy “Websites” blend jazz-funk, cinematic soul, and experimental textures, revealing a band confidently pushing their sound into energised, playful territory. As part of our Australian music spotlight series, we unpack why Surpr...
2025-11-2544 minSuper Sonic ChatTropical F*#k Storm - Fairy Land CodexA word of warning, there is no escaping using expletives in this episode: it's right there in the band name. In this episode, we discuss the Melbourne art rockers, Tropical F*ck Storm and their 2025 album, Fairyland Codex.This band is a massive favourite of Leon's - he would almost characterise himself as a super fan. This episode is a deep dive into the poetry, noise, chaos and beauty of these avant garde animals.Grab your pepper spray from Kmart and join us for a record where the apocalypse comes with a wink and some...
2025-10-0647 min
Unlikely with Adrian HernandezMustafa Ali Candidly Reacts To NXT Return, Being 'Juicy', Leon Slater, Greatest Styles Clash Ever?Mustafa Ali Candidly Reacts To NXT Return, Being 'Juicy', Leon Slater, Greatest Styles Clash Ever? #tnawrestling #wwe #wwenxt #mustafaali Mustafa Ali is a professional wrestler previously signed to WWE & currently with TNA. He joined Adrian Hernandez virtually ahead of Bound For Glory to talk about his reaction to returning to WWE TV and NXT on the anniversary date of his release, his relationship with HBK, how much his suits cost, his relationship with the TNA roster, if No Mercy means more to him as a TNA wrestler, and why the internet is calling him 'Juicy'CONNECT WITH ADRIAN HERNANDEZ!Tik...
2025-10-0322 minSuper Sonic ChatSweet Chat: Sweet TalkOn this episode, Leon and Adrian lock horns over one of the most intriguing new Australian acts, Sweet Talk. This season, the boys are on a mission to shine a spotlight on brilliant Australian music that deserves more ears – and Sweet Talk’s rootsy, Americana-infused album has certainly caught Adrian’s.But here’s the rub: Leon can’t stand country or Americana. At least… not usually. After firing off a quick takedown of all things cowboy hats and Dodge Trucks Leon gamely embraces the challenge, turning the conversation toward why Adrian is so taken with this band. The res...
2025-09-0152 min
Explorer Podcast37. Entrevista con Jonatan Di Giosia: Director de Fuerzas Básicas de Club León.Envíanos un mensajeEn este episodio del Explorer Podcast, conversamos con Jonatan Di Giosia, director de fuerzas básicas del Club León. Jonatan comparte su trayectoria desde su infancia en España hasta su llegada a México. Hablamos sobre la importancia del equipo de formación detrás de los jugadores, la transición cultural, la filosofía y metodología de trabajo, y la búsqueda de talento. También discutimos sobre el papel de los padres en el desarrollo de los jugadores y la relevancia de la fortaleza mental en el deporte. Jonatan enfa...
2025-05-2248 minSuper Sonic ChatSkeleten, 'Mentalized' Chills and VibesAdrian introduces Leon to something entirely unfamiliar, the chill out, electronic scene. The Sydney artist Skeleten is a master of the mood, the architect of ambient atmosphere and the choreographer of chill. Listen as we talk through this soft, hazy, smooth album that floats along from start to finish. Tell us what you think of the album on all the socials:Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchatElectronic mailing system: supersonicchat@gmail.comThe Twits: https://twitter.com/chat_sonicInsta: https://www.instagram.com/supersonicchat
2025-05-0545 minSuper Sonic ChatRoyel Otis 'Pratts & Pain' - the art of beautiful chaosAustralia, we need to talk. Why does it feel like our best new music has to fight tooth and nail just to get noticed at home? This season, we’re flipping the script and putting the spotlight where it belongs—on the phenomenal new sounds coming from our own backyard. Enter *Pratt’s & Pain*, the latest album from Sydney’s Royal Otis. It’s sun-drenched, offbeat, and absolutely irresistible—a record that proves these guys are here to make your serotonin spike and your sense of cool plummet. In this episode, we dive deep into th...
2025-03-2454 min
Explorer Podcast26. De León a Chivas: El Viaje de Saúl ZamoraEnvíanos un mensajeBienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Explorer Podcast, donde Alan y Adrián entrevistan a Saúl Zamora, talentoso jugador de fútbol de Chivas. Saúl comparte su inspiradora trayectoria desde sus inicios a los 4 años en León, Guanajuato, hasta su debut en la Liga MX a los 16 años. A lo largo del episodio, Saúl relata su paso por equipos como Club León y Tapatío, así como su experiencia en diversas categorías de la selección nacional. Además, nos habla de su proceso de adaptación, ret...
2025-03-0647 min
New Books in the American WestAdrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put another way, from the "bundok," the Tagalog word for "mountain" which American soliders in the late 19th century would come to use as a catachall for the places they found themselves fighting imperial wars. In Bundok, NYU history and FIlipino Studies professor Adrian De Leon tracks both the movement of European and Ameri...
2025-01-111h 12
New Books in Southeast Asian StudiesAdrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put another way, from the "bundok," the Tagalog word for "mountain" which American soliders in the late 19th century would come to use as a catachall for the places they found themselves fighting imperial wars. In Bundok, NYU history and FIlipino Studies professor Adrian De Leon tracks both the movement of European and Ameri...
2025-01-111h 12
New Books in Pacific StudiesAdrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put another way, from the "bundok," the Tagalog word for "mountain" which American soliders in the late 19th century would come to use as a catachall for the places they found themselves fighting imperial wars. In Bundok, NYU history and FIlipino Studies professor Adrian De Leon tracks both the movement of European and Ameri...
2025-01-111h 12
UNC Press Presents PodcastAdrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put another way, from the "bundok," the Tagalog word for "mountain" which American soliders in the late 19th century would come to use as a catachall for the places they found themselves fighting imperial wars. In Bundok, NYU history and FIlipino Studies professor Adrian De Leon tracks both the movement of European and Ameri...
2025-01-111h 12
New Books in Asian American StudiesAdrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put another way, from the "bundok," the Tagalog word for "mountain" which American soliders in the late 19th century would come to use as a catachall for the places they found themselves fighting imperial wars. In Bundok, NYU history and FIlipino Studies professor Adrian De Leon tracks both the movement of European and Ameri...
2025-01-111h 12Super Sonic ChatBehind the One Hit WondersYou know the song, but maybe not the band. You can sing along, but you don't know anything else they've done.
This episode, Leon and Adrian choose a one hit wonder each, listen to the whole album and dive into the story behind each band.
Find out why The Buggles, who wrote Video Killed the Radio Star only made two albums.
Prepare yourself for the fascinating story behind Chumbawamba, the band that made the earworm, Tubthumping.
Let us know on the socials how you did on the quiz:
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2024-09-1158 minSuper Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Aretha Franklin and Fleetwood MacIn your lifetime, there are some albums that you simply must listen to.
We had heard the music of the following two artists, but we had never before listened to these albums in full:
Young Gifted and Black by Aretha Franklin
and
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Sometimes this kind of musical experience will simply be an education in music history, at other times it will be like discovering a parcel of pure joy. Sometimes it is a bit in between.
Which of these did we experience when...
2024-07-0252 minSuper Sonic ChatForgotifyIt is staggering how many songs on streaming services do not have even one listen.
Yep. No one has ever listened to them, even the person uploading them apparently!
Ade and Leon visit Forgotify.com, a site that serves up tracks on Spotify that have never been listened to.
The challenge was to listen to the first ten songs that were presented and report back.
What do you imagine the tracks were like?
Basement singer songwriters?
Bedroom EDM?
Bizarre metal?
The truth will...
2024-06-1054 min
APA Religions 101Beyond Whiteness: Conservatism and Fascism in Asian American Evangelical and Catholic Communities with Drs. Jane Hong and Adrian De LeonMany wonder how and why religious minorities in the USA adopt conservative – and even fascist – political identities when it seems that the American Right is anti-immigrant and in many cases explicitly racist. Scholars Dr. Jane Hong (Occidental) and Dr. Adrian de Leon (USC/NYU) argue that Asian American (religious) conservatism should be understood not just as an imported phenomenon from outside these communities, but as something structural within the formation of Asian America itself.Special Issue of Amerasia: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00447471.2023.2167934Dr. Jane Hong is the author of Opening the Gates...
2024-06-1041 min
Love Gangster with Adrian BoyselOvercoming Childhood Trauma with Brandon LeonIn this heartfelt episode of Love Gangster, host Adrian Boysel sits down with his best friend Brandon Leon to discuss overcoming childhood trauma, finding faith, and achieving success in real estate. Brandon shares his emotional journey, starting with a tragic childhood event that shaped his life and led him to a deep faith in God. They explore how his faith has influenced his approach to business, family, and service to the community. Whether you're interested in real estate, faith-based entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear Brandon's powerful story and learn...
2024-05-2753 minSuper Sonic ChatGig Report: Wilco and TFSThere is nothing quite like seeing live music. Right around the same time Leon and Adrian saw two shows in different Australian cities that may have been almost the polar opposite.
One was in the Sydney Opera House, the other was in a Brisbane pub venue. One was a stand alone band, the other was 4 bands touring under the name, "Cellophane Honeymoon". One experience was of a tightly controlled musical curation, the other was a menagerie of noisy guitar.
*please note that due to the name of a band discussed, there are several expletive words...
2024-05-0656 minSuper Sonic ChatThe Greatest Bands That Never ExistedSome of the greatest bands never actually existed.
Sometimes bands exist to service something fictional, be it in a film, book or tv show.
This episode features what we think are the greatest fictitious bands to ever exist. Four from Adrian, four from Leon with a special bonus....
... As a special treat, the final two bands come from the following challenge:
**Invent a fictitious band each and present them for your listening pleasure**
Can you think of any bands we missed that should have been on the list? Crucial...
2024-04-2253 minSuper Sonic ChatAlbums of Agony and AdulationAdrian and Leon share an album with each other. Adrian loves the album he shared with Leon and the same goes for the album Leon shared with Adrian.
However, the person sharing the album has carefully chosen an album that the other will hate. The exercise is to choose an album that will cause extreme irritation and displeasure by listening to it.
The joy of this chat is hearing the different ways that each person hears the same album.
Adrian has recommended Aja by Steely Dan and Leon recommended Chance Meeting on a...
2024-04-0856 min
The CircleA Renegade Nell special w/ ADRIAN LESTER & ENYI OKORONKWOIn this special episode of The Circle, Leon teams up with guest co-host and actress Dani Moseley to speak with Adrian Lester and Enyi Okoronkwo - stars of Disney Plus series Renegade Nell. On the eve of it's release, we all waxed lyrical on the actors' approach to their respective roles, navigating accuracy and sensitivities of black citizens in the historical backdrop, merging genres and themes including action, supernatural, adventure, period, family, patriarchy and slavery, what's next for both talent at different stages of their career, and working with the talented writing and directorial team. After you listen to the...
2024-04-0322 minSuper Sonic ChatParliament of Butthole SurfersThere is a great joy in sharing a band or artist with a good friend. Particularly when that friend is new to the sounds on offer.
Adrian shares Parliament's funkadelic masterpiece, Mothership Connection and Leon shares the dirty, experimental Independent Worm Saloon by Butthole Surfers.
The chat combines years of listening with fresh ears and the results are excellent.
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2024-03-0444 minSuper Sonic ChatParody Songs: The King and the ContendersWelcome to Season 5 of Super Sonic Chat!
We're back for more musings and meanderings across music fandom.
We kick off with an episode about the art of the parody song.
As kids we loved parody songs.
As teenagers we loved parody songs.
As middle aged men we still love parody songs!
I think we all know who the King of parody songs is right? So let's chat about him! The one and only Weird Al Yankovic.
What makes a great parody song?
Who...
2024-02-1946 minSuper Sonic ChatLatest Listens of 2023One of the things that started this whole podcast is the sheer joy of sharing musical discoveries.
Adrian and Leon share 10 songs each that they have discovered over the last 6 months.
That's 20 songs (and some cheeky honourable mentions) that have brought joy to the ears and may bring you joy too.
Tell us what music you have discovered this year on our socials:
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2023-12-111h 22Super Sonic ChatThe Big Problem With Australian MusicLeon and Adrian love Australian music.
However, Australian Music has a big problem.
You may not be aware of it but it will shock you!
The boys call out the issue and set about identifying the root causes and offering up some solutions.
Of course November is AusMusic Month. At th heart of this episode is a love for Australian Music and the desire to see the next wave of great Australian bands rise up and dominate the globe.
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2023-11-2748 minSuper Sonic ChatAustralian Music MonthLeon and Adrian love Australian music.
Australia loves Australian music. So much so that November is AusMusic Month. This is not something made up for Super Sonic Chat, it's an actual thing.
This episode celebrates all things Australian Music.
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2023-11-131h 17
This Filipino American LifeEpisode 197 – Filipino American History, Settler Colonialism, and Jeremy Passion’s “Lemonade” with Adrian De Leonhttps://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tfal-episode197.mp3
When and where does Filipino American history begin? Is it on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California? According to our guest in this TFAL episode, this date and time only reinforces a settler colonialist narrative. Writer and public historian, Adrian De Leon, argues that “Filipino America” actually began in the 1760s in the Philippines. Certainly a highly polemical take in Filipino American history for sure, yet De Leon’s shift in periodization offers a new perspective on our history and presence in the United States that begins to address our role in settler colonialis...
2023-11-101h 23This Filipino American Life PodcastEpisode 197 – Filipino American History, Settler Colonialism, and Jeremy Passion’s “Lemonade” with Adrian De Leonhttps://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tfal-episode197.mp3
When and where does Filipino American history begin? Is it on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California? According to our guest in this TFAL episode, this date and time only reinforces a settler colonialist narrative. Writer and public historian, Adrian De Leon, argues that “Filipino America” actually began in the 1760s in the Philippines. Certainly a highly polemical take in Filipino American history for sure, yet De Leon’s shift in periodization offers a new perspective on our history and presence in the United States that begins to address our role in settler colonialis...
2023-11-101h 23Super Sonic ChatBruce and the BreedersToday Adrian and Leon pay penance.
They admit that they have never listened to the albums, Last Splash by The Breeders and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen in their entirety. Have they listened to songs from those albums? Of course, but to know an artist, you have to hear an album from start to finish.
What did they think? What was the verdict of these universally acclaimed albums? Listen to find out.
Do you agree with their opinions? Share on social media:
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2023-10-1649 minSuper Sonic ChatSuper Sonic Jazz Chat"Dear Adrian and Leon,
Help me.
My Father-in-law is a jazz nut.
I don't hate jazz but would describe myself as jazz ignorant.
I need some helpful insights and interesting talking points about jazz so I can relate to my father-in-law and not look like an ignorant jazz hater.
What have you got for me?"
Dear listener,
Don't worry, we've got you covered.
In this episode we've provided you with 10 interesting jazz talking points, all illustrated with key jazz songs...
2023-08-141h 07Super Sonic ChatThe Weight of Expectation: The National & Yeah Yeah YeahsDo you ever look at someone and just know they are a fan of a certain band?
Have you ever met someone and just know they'd be into a certain artist?
This chat is about the weight of expectation.
Adrian kept having a certain band recommended to him by many people, including Leon.
'Oh you'd love them!' many people would say. 'I can't believe you've never listened to them before!'
Is Adrian the kind of person that looks like he'd love The National?
Is Leon...
2023-07-311h 05
Jugando al EmprendedorEpisodio 23: Adrián ContrerasEn el episodio #23 de Jugando Al Emprendedor nos visita Adrián Contreras, para contarnos un poco de sus emprendimientos, su experiencia en uno de los programas más famosos de México "Shark Tank" y también nos da muchos tips para que todos los que tengamos ganas de emprender logremos avanzar más en nuestros proyectos
Te dejamos las redes de Adrián para que sigas más de cerca sus emprendimientos:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Adrianprofes
https://www.facebook.com/HolixLAB1
https://www.face...
2023-06-0339 minSuper Sonic ChatSongs of Anger and RageHow does a musician take unrestrained, red hot rage and contain it within a carefully composed set of sounds?
Adrian and Leon explore a range of musical styles and approaches that capture this feeling through a range of lyrical and sonic tactics.
Language warning: Lyrics of rage often contain expletives of a very colourful nature.
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2023-05-221h 06
UNPARTEIISCHGewalterfahrung als Schiedsrichter - Interview mit Leon JöstingmeierDas Thema Gewalt lässt uns nicht los. In dieser Kurzfolge spricht Adrian mit Leon Jöstingmeier. Leon ist Schiedsrichter im Niedersächsischen Fußballverband und wurde Opfer von Gewalt, Bedrohungen und Beleidigungen in einem Fußballspiel der Kreisklasse. Leon schildert seine Erfahrungen und erklärt, warum er erstmal keine Spiele mehr alleine leiten möchte.
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2023-05-2116 minSuper Sonic ChatGig Report: black midi and King Gizzard and the Lizard WizardWhen two good mates see different bands in different cities on the same night, then a sharing of experiences becomes inevitable.
This is a simultaneous event, but which is separated by 900 kilometres. The bands are different, but within a congruous genre. This is the concert experience of Leon watching Black Midi in Brisbane while at the same time, Adrian watches King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Sydney.
*Please note some sound samples were taken from the actual concerts discussed, whereas some sound samples were taken from recordings of similar live shows to get a...
2023-04-241h 08Super Sonic ChatFeel it in Five - Bahamas and BeirutHere's the challenge: how do you distill an artist down to 5 songs for a first time listener?
When introducing someone to an artist or band they've never heard, it can be tricky to pick a playlist.
Too many songs can overwhelm the listener - so Adrian and Leon have developed the technique of choosing five for the unfamiliar. Five songs that impart a sense of what the artist is about. Not your five favourite songs. Not the five best songs. Five songs that hint at the flavour of the artist without delivering the full course. I...
2023-03-271h 03Super Sonic ChatArtificial Intelligence and MusicArtificial Intelligence has arrived en force.
'Chat GPT' has set the world abuzz with the potential of Artificial Intelligence in our lives.
What does this mean for the music industry? What about for consumers and producers?
Leon and Adrian ask the tough questions about the current impact and future potential of AI in music and art.
The discerning listener will pick out key clues throughout the episode for a big reveal towards the end.
It's fair to say this episode is unlike any previous from Super Sonic Chat.
AI S...
2023-02-1326 minSuper Sonic Chat22 in '22: Albums We Loved This YearIn this, our final episode of 2022, we ask each other 'What have you been listening to this year?''
Trusted friends are the greatest source of new music.
So in this episode we dive right in:
11 albums new to Adrian in 2022.
11 albums new to Leon in 2022.
Some honourable mentions too.
We'd love to hear from you:
what were your favourite albums from the year?
what was your favourite episodes of the podcast?
Hit us up!
And as always, we are super grateful for eve...
2022-12-121h 17Super Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Kate Bush and Miles DavisIn the life of a music obsessive there are unwritten responsibilities.
There are albums that at some point in your life you must listen to.
In particular, when you are faced with a wrong, you must take all necessary steps to right it.
In this semi-regular series we call Confession Booth, we publicly confess our wrongs and take corrective action. We present this subsequent recorded chat as our penance.
Let it be known that Adrian, and his comrade Leon, had previously never listened to either:
the 1985 album by Kate B...
2022-11-1456 minSuper Sonic ChatSaxophilia - an interview with Kirk Hamilton (Strong Songs podcast creator)This is part two of Adrian's therapy program where we go from saxophone aversion to saxophone acceptance to possibly saxophone love.
We've called in a bona fide sax expert Kirk Hamilton for a second opinion. Kirk is an expert on not only the sax but contemporary music as a whole, and is the host of the great music podcast Strong Songs.
We were extremely excited to be chatting with the host of Strong Songs, a podcast that is not only incredibly and impeccably made, but also has the capacity to not only introduce the listener to...
2022-10-311h 08
Nerd HolocronParanormal Interview with Leon Baker.We go to the Gateway Hotel and talk to local ghost hunter Leon Baker. He gives us a history of the building and all the creepy stuff Steven can handle.
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2022-09-191h 01Super Sonic ChatSaxophobia/SaxotherapyWhy is Adrian so averted to the sound of the saxophone? Not the sound of sax in jazz or an orchestra, but when he hears sax as part of a rock band, Adrian cringes.
As a former saxophonist, Leon takes on the role of sax therapist and attempts to help Adrian overcome these feelings of disgust.
Will they make a breakthrough? Will they be able to reclaim the saxophone's place in modern music?
What do you think about the sounds of sax? Tell us on any of the socials:
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2022-09-0548 minSuper Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Dusty Springfield and The ClashIn another of our semi-regular Confession Booth series, Adrian and Leon have something to get off their chests: never in their lives have they ever heard the following albums in their entirety - The Clash by The Clash and Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield.
It is a blight on their listening record which has thankfully now been rectified with repeated, deep listening.
Hear what they have to say on two very different records from two very different, but equally important, artists.
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2022-08-2446 minSuper Sonic ChatTaintWhat can taint a true fans love for a band?
Is there anything?
Can an experience ruin a record forever? Or does true fandom triumph?
Adrian and Leon chat about how a band's music can be stained, bent, wrecked or ruined by a range of factors.
Some are hilarious. Some are shocking.
What has ruined a band, album or song for you?
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2022-08-0843 min
Locutor Geek con Adrián KhaliféEPISODIO ESPECIAL: El Onlyfans de la locución... guardando las distancias. (Voces Geeks con Sebastián León).Este es un episodio distinto. Otro formato. Voces Geeks es un espacio para conversar con profesionales de la voz de distintos ámbitos y hoy tenemos a Sebastián León, quien ha construido su empresa de la voz enfocada en relatos eróticos y romance.
Para saber más de nuestro invitado puedes visitar su instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_leon_narrator/
Gracias a Denis Jarrín por prestar su maravillosa voz para este episodio. Para escuchar más de su trabajo puedes visitar www.denisjarrin.com
2022-05-2030 min
Super Sonic ChatMusic of DestinySome bands just pass you by. Maybe you wrote them off as inconsequential, boring or bad. Then life happens. Years pass. Something changes. Suddenly the sound you ignored seems interesting. The boring album is now relevant. The bad artist is engaging.
Adrian and Leon discuss some prime examples of artists they overlooked upon early listens that years later became favourites. They tell the stories of how some music, years down the track, changed dramatically in the way it was heard and understood. If the music remained the same, what changed?
Which sounds have breezed past and then caught you by su...
2022-05-0240 minSuper Sonic ChatAn Objective Nickelback Review (seriously!)Nickelback has developed meme status as being one of the worst bands of all time.
We dared ourselves to ask the question: is the hatred justified? Could it be just a feedback loop where the rhetoric of hating Nickelback leads to actual hatred leading to more hate-talk? Having never listened to Nickelback, Adrian and Leon put their ears, brains and their precious music streaming algorithm on the line and dive into the most successful Nickelback album, All the Right Reasons.
The challenge is to then deliver an objective, in-depth review, to reflect on what this b...
2022-04-1851 minSuper Sonic ChatMusic as Wallpaper: the surprising story of Muzak, ambient and LoFi.Adrian and Leon listen to music deeply; but is there a kind of music that can't be listened to deeply? Is there some music that forces itself into the background?
Today the duo launch into music that is hard to grab onto, the world of ambient and LoFi music as well as the fascinating story of Muzak. Dive into the easy listening goodness of wallpaper music.
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2022-04-0444 min
The Actionable MindsetEpisode 8 - Red Eye Flights with Adrian Salazar of Two Ten ManagementThis week we have on Adrian Salazar for our 3rd guest in our 30 under 30 segment. Adrian is the co-founder of Two Ten Management a Real Estate Investment Firm based in San Antonio, TX that investments in Multi-Family Buildings. Himself and partner currently own over 500+ doors and are on track to hit over 1,000+ this year. Adrian Salazar (@adriannsalazar_) • Instagram photos and videosAustin PalaciosBook a free consultation call Calendly - Austin PalaciosShort-term rental Guidebook & Calculator Austin Palacios | LinktreeAustin Palacios (@sflorida_airbnbguy) • Instagram photos and videosAustin Palacios | LinkedInAust...
2022-04-0132 minSuper Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Kraftwerk and PJ HarveyAdrian and Leon have something to get off their chests, never in their lives have they ever heard the following albums in their entirety - Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express and PJ Harvey's Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea. It is a blight on their listening record which has thankfully now been rectified with repeated, deep listening.
Hear what they have to say on two very different records from two very different time periods.
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2022-03-2151 minSuper Sonic ChatTimeless or Dated?Just what is it that makes some songs sound timeless half a century later, and some songs sound dated less than a decade after recording?
What is it that makes Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong, Adele, (certain) Nirvana songs and Marvin Gaye timeless?
Huey Lewis and the News, Depeche mode, Linkin Park and Atlantis by Donovan (just wait for that treat) all date so badly. Why is that?
Leon kicks it off by taking the conceptual standpoint.
Adrian balances the ideas by talking about the sound.
Between them, can they co...
2022-03-0744 minSuper Sonic ChatEvery band should break up after ten years“Any band that is still together after ten years—Please. Break up. Do your solo albums. Move on”, so said Sufjan Stevens, the acclaimed indie artist.
Is he right? Does he have a point?
Does every band have a golden period that is over after ten years?
Which bands have gone on too long?
Which bands did it well and went out on top?
Leon cracks the case with a salient point about why bands end up stuck in a rut, making different versions of the same album after many ye...
2022-02-2146 minSuper Sonic ChatDeep Listening and Things You Can't UnhearA new stereo leads to a chat about the joys of deep listening.
But first, there's some things you can't unhear! See if you can pick the mistakes in the three famous song snippets Ade plays for Leon.
Then the question is asked: When listening to music are you a researcher? Or do you refuse to read a single thing and let the music move you?
If you just listen, will you miss something crucial? If you research and read, are you allowing the influence of others to sway you too much?
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2022-01-2448 minSuper Sonic ChatSuits You To A T : Tom Waits and Tame Impala in 5 songsIs it possible convey the breadth and depth of everything an artist offers through the careful selection of only 5 songs? This is the fifth instalment in a short series where Super Sonic Chat strives to sum up the sonic palette of an artist to a hypothetical, uninitiated audience.
Listen as Leon is introduced to the psychedelic sounds of Tame Impala, an artist that Adrian is very familiar with.
Follow along as Adrian meets the sultry tones of Tom Waits another individual that Leon understands intimately.
This time, the audience is real and the b...
2021-11-2950 minSuper Sonic ChatWould You Rather: Painful DecisionsOne of the greatest chats you can have with a mate centers on an ultimate showdown: making them choose between two equally loved bands or artists.
There is a special kind of joy in watching someone squirm as they struggle to make a decision and the process is often fascinating.
These kind of conundrums and hypotheticals have been fueling classic music chat for decades.
We wanted to capture a series of these ultimate showdowns on this episode.
Leon and Adrian set up several hypothetical and torturous situations and ask the other to...
2021-09-2056 minSuper Sonic ChatExperience A List of Music ListsThe Top 5. The 10 Greatest. The 500 All Time.
Music commentary is filled with lists. Fans are fascinated by them. Music media salivate over them.
Why?
In this very meta and totally experiential episode, Leon and Adrian set out to make their own list containing Ten Super Sonic Music Lists. By dedicating themselves to this mission they aim to discover the answer to 'why people love music lists'!
The chat contains serious lists, weighty lists, ridiculous lists, frivolous and funny lists, inane and interesting lists.
There's outrage, frustration, amazement, hilarity and goo...
2021-09-0651 minSuper Sonic ChatComedy SongsSome light relief for an uneasy time and current state of isolation. Leon and Adrian recall some of the songs that have given them the most joy through irreverence, biting social commentary, light-hearted whackiness and pure wit.
Does humour belong in music? The chaps at Super Sonic Chat say unequivocally, "Yes!"
Some musicians discussed: Weird Al Yankovic, The Lonely Island, Primus, Electric Six, TISM, Bo Burnham and a smattering of others.
A quiet word of warning, there are some relatively adult themes discussed due to the provocative nature that comedy tends to have. ...
2021-08-2357 min
Radio InsularEntrevista a Adrian de León ‘DeLaCruz’, fotógrafo majoreroCarolina Llorente y Franchu Morales entrevistaban este martes a Adrián de León, mas conocido como ‘De La Cruz’ en redes sociales. Un joven fotógrafo majorero que lleva mas de 14 años detrás de una cámara de fotos y que esta dando mucho de que hablar en redes por su gran trabajo. More Entradas for Show: […]
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2021-08-1719 minSuper Sonic ChatSuper Sonic Pop ShowdownLeon and Adrian go head to head on the topic of Pop Music.
Adrian takes the stance that Pop has a legitimate place as a stylistic expression and Leon asserts that it is empty and predictable.
In preparation, Adrian developed a playlist of music that he enjoys thoroughly and that Leon had never heard in his life.
Leon weighs in with his opinion and they have at it!
Adrian prepares a surprise quiz and Leon prepares some a bonus extra never before heard on Super Sonic Chat: his first ever original pop song performed for...
2021-07-2648 minSuper Sonic ChatFundamental InstrumentalsIt's time to tackle that moment when the front man takes a back seat - yep, this one is all about 'Instrumentals'. No vocals. It's the bands time to shine. In this episode Leon and Adrian discuss how instrumentals can be more than just filler and can be a fundamental part to a project. You'll also hear about their favourite examples that survive the ‘skip’ test.
Bands chatted about in this episode: - Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Neu - Parliament, Pavement, Primus - Spiderbait, Tame Impala, TOY, Tea Party - Throbbing Gristle, Three Trapped Tigers, - Frank Zappa, Dirty Th...
2021-07-1258 minSuper Sonic ChatRage with the MachinesMachine learning and artificial intelligence. How is it being used in music today? How might it be used in future music? Is it music? Is it just a curiosity and gimmick?
Adrian and Leon hash out the sounds of the present and science fiction future discussing music from The Lost Tapes of the 27 Club, Beautiful the World by Uncanny Valley, Holly Herndon, Yacht and a couple of other tidbits thrown in.
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2021-06-2843 minSuper Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Pink Floyd and Neil YoungSo much music, so little time. Once again we seek to make good our misdeeds by listening to classic albums we have never previously pressed play on.
In Rolling Stone's 2020 poll "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time", Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and Neil Young's 'After the Gold Rush' were ranked number 55 and 90 respectively. Embarrassingly, neither of your hosts had ever taken the time to listen to them.
In this episode Adrian and Leon make up for lost time, giving each album some deep listening before offering up our thoughts. It's not often y...
2021-06-1444 minSuper Sonic ChatA Super Sonic Field Report: Live gigs are back!On 22nd April 2021 Leon and Adrian saw King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard play at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia. The opening act was the equally incredible Tropical F%*k Storm. We are very excited to tell you all about it.
Originally sold as a seated and masked show as per COVID restrictions, we were very excited when restrictions were lifted the week of the gig. What transpired was a good old gig, standing up shoulder to shoulder amongst the throng, getting sweaty and having a time just like the old days. Remember those?
In Aus...
2021-05-1048 min
ROLALÁ!Rolala 9: Jorge Adrian SantosEn este nuevo episodio nos acompañan Jorge Adrian santos quien nos comparte sus 10 canciones que le cambiaron la vida. Con Emmanuel Gallegos (+Edicion) y Christian Leon.
2021-04-061h 01Super Sonic ChatConcept Albums: Terror? Or Triumph?Is there anything that creates more fear and terror in a music fan than when their favourite band announces they are putting out a ‘concept album’.
Ade says 'No. It's terrifying'.
Leon says 'Hang on, I often listen to concept albums'.
Thus the debate commences.
Is it the sign of a desperately uninspired band to develop a song cycle based around a common theme?
Or is it an intelligent and creative way of creating a bigger, bolder piece of work?
We start off this chat with a challe...
2021-03-2250 min
Leon Weidner#032 - Adrian macht 2.500€ mit einem CloseAdrian ist Teilnehmer des Dropservice Agency Builders. Nach circa zwei Wochen hat er seinen ersten Close in Höhe von 2.500€ gemacht. Wie er das gemacht hat und wie du das Ganze auch für dich anwenden kannst, erfährst du in dieser Gramstar Instagram Business Podcast Folge.
Über diesen Podcast
GRAMSTAR Podcast - Instagram Business und Mindset Insights von Leon Weidner.
Hier erhältst du direkte Einblicke in das Business eines 23 jährigen, der sich direkt nach seinem Studium mit Instagram selbstständig gemacht hat.
In seiner Gramstar Community erwaten dich gezieltes Wissen für dein Instagram Business und dein Mindest, d...
2021-03-1622 min
Tamaño OficioAdrián Caballero, Profesor de LiteraturaDespués de una plática extensa sobre la adopción homoparental, Mónica y Martín entrevistan a Adrián Caballero. Autodefinido como chavorruco, Adrían nos cuenta de como un buen maestro puede hacer un gran cambio.
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2021-03-121h 13Super Sonic ChatConfession Booth: Bob Dylan and Joni MitchellSo much music, so little time. Once again we seek to make good our misdeeds by listening to classic albums we have never previously pressed play on.
In Rolling Stone's 2020 poll "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time", Bob Dylan's 'Highway 61 Revisited' and Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' were ranked number 18 and 3 respectively. Embarrassingly, neither of your hosts had ever taken the time to listen to them.
In this episode Adrian and Leon make up for lost time, giving each album some deep listening before offering up our thoughts. It's not often you get to hear epic albums fi...
2021-03-0847 minSuper Sonic ChatWhen Two Colossal Rock Icons Made An Ugly Baby: a chat about collaborationWe bravely tackle what some have called 'the worst album of all time' and dissect what the hell happened!
In 2011 two colossal icons of rock spent time jamming together. Birthed from these sessions was Lulu: an album by Metallica and Lou Reed. Pitchfork called it 'especially repellent', NME called it 'baffling' and 'gruelling' yet David Bowie called it 'a masterpiece'.
At the core of this episode is a chat about the merits and necessity of artistic collaboration even when the result is divisive at best!
Collaboration is more important than just shifting units a...
2021-02-2237 minSuper Sonic ChatSaucy Lyrics and Salty ContentWhat are the most provocative lyrics you know?
When an artist seeks to deliberately provoke, how much is too much? Is there a line that should not be crossed? And what happened when teenaged Ade found his Mum reading the booklet to his Red Hot Chili Pepper's 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' CD?
Join in as we start by playing a game of "guess how Kidz Bop turned this extremely risque pop sing into wholesome, parent approved content".
We then kick around some serious philosophical ideas on lyrics, meta-physical poetry and the mirror that a...
2021-02-1539 minSuper Sonic ChatDesirable NoiseWhen walking down the street why the hell does Leon wear noise cancelling headphones to block out noise only to listen to music that is pure noise?
There is beautiful noise in the distortion of rock music, but what about music that only consists of noise? Is this still music? Even without obvious structure?
Can a jackhammer make music? Why do we not enjoy the sound of an interrupting lawn mower, however we can enjoy noisy music?
Today, this episode wrestles with these conundrums.
Listen as we chat all things experimental, nois...
2021-02-0843 minSuper Sonic ChatConfession Booth: David Bowie and The WhoForgive us dear listener, for we have committed egregious wrongs. In this episode we confess all and we set out to make amends.
In the canon of classic albums, of those albums any serious music fan must have listened to, there are some that we confess we have never pressed play on.
In this episode we visit two classic albums for the first time in our lives:
'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars' by David Bowie
and
'Who's Next' by The Who.
We spent the week prior diving deep into these albums then we got...
2021-02-0147 minSuper Sonic ChatThe Holy Triumvirate of GrungeThis episode is about musical awakenings and to be more specific, it’s about our own musical awakenings with the birth of grunge.
What the hell is grunge?
How do you know it when you hear it?
Get a little nostalgic with us as we debate the most important bands to dominate that beautiful era known as grunge.
We try to hash out who the three big names are and why. As always, hit us up on the socials and tell us who you think the big three names in grunge are.
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2021-01-2558 minSuper Sonic ChatThe Science of Super Fans in LoveMusician's want more fans right?
Can fandom be broken down scientifically?
If so, can musicians use that information to move people to a deeper support and appreciation of their music?
In this wide ranging chat Adrian poses a theory on how casual music fans can become super fans.
The boys take you on a journey down a winding road past Damien Rice's special intimate fan experiences, to Marina Abramovic's provocative performance art and on to the famous psychological study on intimacy that suggests anyone can fall in love if they use t...
2021-01-1851 minSuper Sonic ChatCovering CoversWe imagine the most drool-worthy, incredible, sometimes impossible, hypothetical covers.
Naturally this leads us to a chat about cover songs that are better than the original.
What makes a good cover version?
Why do established artists make cover songs at all?
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2021-01-1154 minSuper Sonic ChatA Community Service Announcement: The Super Sonic Iso 5This is a community service announcement for you dear listener. In the near future when the pandemic apocalypse is upon us and the internet is fried, when we need to seek shelter in our lockdown bunkers and isolate for 12 to 24 to 36 months we will all be required to select five, and only five physical albums to accompany us and sustain us through tough times.
This is our take on the classic desert island discs discussion with a contemporary twist. Lets get prepared.
2021-01-0432 minSuper Sonic Chat20 albums in 2020Consider this our gift to you, dear listener! A sweet bonus episode full of the best new music we experienced in 2020. Adrian and Leon have each selected the top 10 albums that knocked on their door and followed them around this year leaving you, dear listener, with 20 albums worthy of your attention. To accompany this episode we have curated a sweet playlist that is compiled of two songs from each album for your listening pleasure. You can find it on Spotify and Apple Music. It bounces from indie rock, garage psych, space jazz, bent electronica, post-disco beats, experimental electronica, indie f...
2020-12-2857 min
Super Sonic ChatThe Super Sonic Christmas SpecialIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it?
Is Christmas music a tawdry commercial sell out or a spectacular celebration?
In this episode we order Michael Buble and Mariah Carey back into their Christmas cave and scratch a little further beneath the surface of Christmas music.
We even manage to share the Christmas music that gets a spin in our houses each year, discuss the joys of communal singing and pontificate where the hell all this Christmas music craziness comes from.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from us...
2020-12-1631 minSuper Sonic ChatNaming the Sound : the best band names of all timeNaming your band, your art or your audio style seems as hard as packing a house into a suitcase.
Listen as we tackle the challenge in real time.
Twenty four hours prior to recording this episode we gave each other a fictitious band to name.
You are invited to be a fly on the wall as we reveal the names we have chosen for these fantasy bands and talk through the process.
We also count down our Top 5 band names of all time and the bands we like whose names we don't...
2020-12-1443 minSuper Sonic ChatThe Album Art Gameshow - Listen With Your Eyes part 3Album art sears itself in your mind. In this episode Adrian and Leon demonstrate that by describing an album cover for the other one to guess.
Play along with the game yourself and discover how an album's image is as recognisable as the tunes on it.
2020-12-0750 minSuper Sonic ChatMagical Music Videos - Listen With Your Eyes part 2This one is all about the magic of music videos.
The videos that stay with you forever.
The directors that break new ground.
And a bit about the 'Rage game'.
Let us know on Facebook your favourite music video of all time.
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2020-11-3046 minSuper Sonic ChatListen With Your EyesIs music is a medium for the ears only or do we also experience music with our eyes?
In this episode, using only our voices, we compose the images in your mind as we paint a picture of how sound can colour our lives, in harmony with the visual realm.
2020-11-2344 minSuper Sonic ChatBeing Stuck and Other Reactions to Rap CaviarAdrian has a confronting experience when listening to some new music and looks to Leon for help. Why do some people seem to only want to listen to music from a particular era? Why were the [60s/70s/80s/90s/00s] the greatest time in music history? Super Sonic Chat is here to help. You can reach us at supersonicchat@gmail.com
2020-11-1631 minSuper Sonic ChatExpensive Plastic - Are vinyl records a scam?Vinyl records. Are they a big scam? Are they worth every cent? Why, in the age of access to an almost infinite streaming library, are people still compelled to buy a large, plastic disc and go to all that trouble to make that sound come out the speakers?
2020-11-0929 min