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The Nostalgia PitMood Rings & Dolphin Tears w/ MelanieBoy, have we got an episode for you… Not only do we discuss Goosebumps knockoffs like Shivers and Graveyard School, but we also talk Korean corndogs, mood rings, and the illustrious wordplay of one Bob Dylan.But, that’s not why we’re here today. Today we had to bring in the wonderful brain of Melanie in order to Spelunk the 1994 smash hit I Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie & The Blowfish. As you can imagine, the conversation steers into many things, such as court jesters, phrasal etymology, and Nick News.PLUS...2025-06-261h 52The Nostalgia PitLines of Man-Dust w/ Too Many MenDo we have a doozy for you today! I am here sans Rob & Kevin, but not alone. Joined by some old friends from my days of wanting to be a rapper, first we have Josh Dahlquist aka Beige or nowyoureshattered on socials. Stick-and-poke tattoo master based out of the Seattle area. Beige is the lead vocalist of the group Triceracorn with producer IG88 aka Branden Clarke, who is guest number 2 on today's episode. The Bran Man is a wonderful producer and video game sound designer who you may recognize from five previous episodes.Guest #3 is none other...2025-01-221h 42The Nostalgia PitAn African Werewolf in Brooklyn w/ MADSHROOM MC & WolftoneThis week, we’re giving a warm send off to our spleen… The one and only Kevin Siplin is leaving the warm embrace of the Pit for a while, as life can and often does take precedence over hobbies. While after today, Kevin may not be with us on every episode, he will always be with us in spirit, as his charisma and charm made him a fan favorite from the jump. We certainly hope to see him back for some guest appearances throughout the year, but he won’t be disappearing! Make sure to give...2024-12-151h 39The Nostalgia PitPut it in the Can w/ Yikes Mountain & Drinks w/ RonNo Rob or Kevin today… So in lieu of their absence, I decided to call in a few ringers to rotate in as my cohosts for the next few episodes. Today, we welcome two members of the Outsiders Social Club Podcast: Drinks w/ Ron and Yikes Mountain!Ron did his homework with this one, doing deep research onto the 1980 sketch comedy show called Fridays starring Larry David & Michael Richards amongst a plethora of other recognizable faces. We also discuss acapella groups, the downfall of Infowars, and method actors.If you like what Ro...2024-12-081h 52The Nostalgia PitSage Advice w/ Fresh KilsJust like your local produce aisle, this episode is FRESH. We welcome in Toronto super-producer for his third appearance on the Pit, none other than the legendary Fresh Kils. We talk everything from vanity to success to having a fan make you a musical love letter over your own music. We also talk failed podcasts, the cognitive dissonance required by our way of life, to the up and coming Ockham’s Blazer 2 (release date TBD).And make sure you stay tuned til the end of the epi...2024-11-011h 55The Nostalgia PitRegular Sized OpusHowdy there, folks! Been too long... One could even say… It’s been a while. But regardless! We’re here in the middle of our hiatus, and I just couldn’t get myself to stay away from y'all for too long! I had to go back into the vault and edit what has been gathering dust for a presentation to y’all.As is implied with this return to the vault, some of the subject matter may feel a tad dated. We even debated its relevance to now, but ultimately, I deemed it a worthy listen....2024-10-131h 53The Nostalgia PitCentenial Celebration & Mailbag Part 2: Simps for SynthsWelcome in for part two of our celentennial celebration! We return with more mailbag questions and more generalized malarkey. We dig into everything from our favorite memories on the pod to what our cult would look like if we were to start one to what kind of matching tattoos we would get.We also talk Darth Maul, Earth Wind & Fire, as well as the concept of hard cuddling. We also answer quite possibly the most important question ever asked by anyone ever… And that of course is: which Sex & the City gal do you most indentify with?!...2024-09-271h 30The Nostalgia PitCentennial Celebration & Mailbag Part 1: Sticky LabiasWelcome everyone to our very own, first and only, 100th episode celebration!! We were having such a great time answering mailbag questions from our listeners, that we accidentally went long! And you should know by now, that with episodes sometimes leaning past two hours, we had to cut this session in two.But do not fret! The topics are abundant. The ADHD is fluid… We talk everything from Rob rewatching the X-Files, to hot cheetos, to living on another planet, to what our wrestling personas would be. We also make a mixtape of our li...2024-07-251h 29The Nostalgia PitThe Penultimate PartyWelcome on in to the last of the double digits… We’re having a party for episode #99 of the Pit! The kinda party where Tone Loc is hanging with Fox Mulder, Macaulay Culkin, and Spuds McKenzie… Who knows what will be the thread to tie them all together…Besides doing a Song Spelunker on the 1989 hit single Funky Cold Medina, we also listen to the wisdom of the lion’s mane… Confused? You won’t be for long. Wrap the three of us in plot armor and huck us down Mt. Everest, cause it’s time to roll!2024-07-142h 11The Nostalgia PitPizza Time! w/ Joe VegasThis one here? It’s for the turtle lovers out there… The ones who may or may not have tried to crawl into sewers wondering if there would be pizza and or ninjas waiting in the depths… Or maybe just those susceptible to cartoonish fantasies that our impressionable young minds latched onto… …and now we’re in our late thirties daydreaming about pepperoni and James Cagney impressions…Needless to say, we’re taking mutants on this one. As a first of its kind, we watched the 1990 classic big screen debut of the boys in green, and that watch-a-long is...2024-07-081h 57The Nostalgia PitThis Is My Brand Now... w/ Jabez RichardThis week we welcome in the lord of the crunk war himself, none other than Jabez Richard! Now if you don’t know that name, I get it… He’s more of a local legend than a national one, but regardless, this man knows how to do damn near all of it with a dancer’s grace.Jabez is a multi-talented artist hailing from Bellingham, Washington, where he’s been making art work of many mediums for close to two decades since relocating from Port Townshend. We wanted to catch up with him and hear all a...2024-06-281h 47The Nostalgia PitSomewhere Between Flaccidity & TumescenceToday, we are guestless… But do not worry! We have tons of absurdity to come your way. We’ve got everything from product pitches, to the Garfield movie, some of the worlds worst liquors. If you don’t happen to know anything about the sweet nectar of Jesus Christ himself known as Malort, well, prepare to be enlightened.We also talk food close to it’s expiration date, third party sellers, and feces. Yes, more poop talk for the kids. So prepare yourself for this here talent bomb, and lets slip on into darkness…2024-06-172h 05The Nostalgia PitHistories & Mysteries w/ Yikes MountainIt’s Gemini season, baby! Today, we celebrate the birth of two people: our very own red headed renegade Rob Snow as well as our guest of honor tonight, Yikes Mountain! You may remember Yikes from our two episode spotlight of the Outsiders Social Club Podcast and its crew. We salute these two gentlemen by doing a deep dive into the heart of America in the form of the Denver International Airport. If at this time you are wondering why the hell we would talk about a travel hub, well, prepare to be enlightened. Thi...2024-06-102h 06The Nostalgia PitWu Tang is Forever w/ Jeremy TacheWe welcome y’all in for a very special episode. You may remember him from last year’s episode when we pushed to bring back the pinstripe, it’s none other than the one and only Jeremy Tache! Fresh off the Miami Heat season where he acts a sideline reporter, you can find him weekly on the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz as well as his weekly podcast, Miami Mic’d Up.In this episode, we talk everything from targeted ads to the Four Seasons Orlando baby to Kenny G. I also decided to test...2024-06-042h 05The Nostalgia PitThe Cola Wars w/ Drinks with RonWe. Are. BACK, baby! That’s right, season 4 is here with a SPLASH. And what is that liquid splashing all over your crop tops and muumuus? It’s none other than the one, the only, Crystal Pepsi. We do all this with the mastermind behind the Half-Assed Podcast Network, Drinks w/ Ron!Not only do we talk about the glories of Crystal, we follow the breadcrumb trail of the clear cola all the way to the siege of Stalingrad and of the man responsible for stopping the Nazis invasion of the USSR: Georgy Zhukov.2024-05-272h 24The Nostalgia PitStop Leaking ChiWelp… All good things must end... Season 3 has come to a close, not with a whimper, but with a good dose of direct sunlight to the undercarriage. After a few months of grundle talk, we decided to look into the origin and rise in popularity of pointing your taint at the sun.But of course, that’s not all! We talk about the most problematic Marvel character of all time, decision fatigue, and Will Blunderfield. We also discuss theology, the makings of a cult leader, and polyamory.We...2024-04-222h 43The Nostalgia PitHobo Pirate Rangers w/ Yeti Blanc & Drinks with RonTo quote Sly & The Family Stone: it’s a family affair! You can call us High & The Family Stoned… I’m sorry for that… But seriously, we welcome in two podcast legends around these parts, Drinks w/ Ron and Suey Award winning musician Yeti Blanc!In this here episode we talk about everything from Dave Matthews, to square dancing to the satanic panic. But that’s not all! We also spelunk a Rolling Stone top 500 song of all time! What song? You’ll have to listen to find out, but I imagine it was one of Ray Kroc’s favor...2024-04-152h 36The Nostalgia PitCosmic Zaddy For the WinWhat do Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface all have in common? They are based on the same depraved individual, that’s what! That individual is one of the most fascinating and depraved figures in modern human history: none other than Ed Gein. An incredibly maladjusted individual, Gein was known just as much for his upholstery as his crimes… Needless to say, this episode may be the darkest we’ve covered yet.But we just slip into darkness here at the Pit, we don’t live in it. So...2024-04-081h 48The Nostalgia PitSepia Toned NightmareThis week, I only have one question for you: how you Dune?! That’s right! It’s time for Rob’s Reviews: Arrakis Edition featuring a SPOILER HEAVY assessment from both our hosts. If you haven’t seen the new Dune and don’t want any spoilers, than you may want to keep an ear out and skip that part…But that’s not all we talk about! We talk Tim Burton’s catalog of work, female rappers, and unicorn migration. Plus! Rob tells us of his competition days as well as Kanye’s teeth!...2024-04-011h 54The Nostalgia Pit4th Dimensional Kid Rocketship w/ Kristi YamaguccimaneGuess who’s back?! Back Again… Kristi’s back. Tell your friends. Guess who’s back. Yes he’s back. Kristi’s back. Buh duh duh… That’s right! The Don of Denim has returned to The Pit to talk turtles, Corey Feldman, and the evolution of going viral. We also discuss the concept of art “holding up” and what that means in a world with ever changing ideals. But that’s not all! Kristi highlights one of his favorite video games of all time: What Became of Edith Finch. We also talk Morrisey, stunt people, and the d...2024-03-252h 14The Nostalgia PitHot Water Pie & Other Depressing DelicaciesSnack Attack is back, baby! That’s right! It’s time to get depressed, because we’re going to analyze some strange concoctions that the most poverty stricken era of our country left behind. All I can say now is: some things are not greater than the sum of their parts…But that’s not all! We look into what some refer to as America’s Stonehenge: the Georgia Guidestones. What are they? Who built them? What is their purpose? We answer all these questions and more!2024-03-171h 42The Nostalgia PitThe Voice of GodHave you ever laid awake at night pondering life’s most important questions? I know I have… The other night, I couldn’t fall asleep as I lay there wondering what God’s voice sounded like. Well, consider that question answered on this week’s episode.Besides pondering the vocal tones of deities, we talk dopamine, pho, and Superman. Plus! Kevin details his recent living situation and why he needs to get the hell out immediately.Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Aral...2024-03-122h 06The Nostalgia PitLet's Get Celestial! w/ Kayla NewellI’ve always heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” – but I don’t think I fully understood the validity of this statement until now. Get ready for our bi-weekly analysis of Kevin’s background image with a very special guest! None other than the illustrious Ultraviolet Queen herself: Kayla Newell!! That is correct, you may remember Kayla from the Ruining Your Childhood days of season one, where we talked about a plethora of things… But we wanted to bring her back into the new format, and I will say, she crushes it as a...2024-03-032h 16
THE HALF ASSED PODCAST NETWORKTUBI DETERMINED 005- ROB SNOWROB SNOW (ARALESS) OF NOSTALIA PIT FAME JOINS THE SHOW
2024-02-281h 28The Nostalgia PitThe Gamma MaleHave you ever made a nice, homemade bowl of your favorite something? Mac n cheese... Chicken noodle soup... Dumplings... Or maybe you don't do "home" made; a bowl of your favorite something is Kraft Dinner, or some Spaghetti-O's... Regardless, have you ever looked down at your bowl of probably gelatinous cuisine and thought to yourself, "this could really use some gold leaf..." Well, this week, we talk the utterly superfluous gold burger, Rob's expensive dinner date, and neoliberalism. Kevin also talks to us about the new novel he's reading called The Three Body Problem...2024-02-281h 44The Nostalgia PitBlanket of Sadness w/ Tyler RickshawToday we welcome in the mastermind behind Cold Waffle Studio: Tyler Rickshaw! You’d think that because we have two animators in the house we’d talk cartoons, comics, drawing… Something of that nature… Right?!?Nope. We talk about songs you hate by artists you love, eunuchs, and life in the rural south. We also chat about Hollywood’s most polite racists, Persian folklore, and the acting prowess of Ludacris. Plus! Colin reveals one of his real life redflags! All that, and more!And make sure you stay t...2024-02-182h 12The Nostalgia PitBags of ShameWhat to say about this week’s show… All I can say is, the content really piles up. Some could even say, it’s hard to contain our overflowing bounty of topics. Besides skipping between crystal hippies, atrocity insulation, and philosophers, there may or may not be quite a bit of dung talk…All apologies on the front end, but what happens when you’re stranded in a small house in the woods with no running water, working plumbing, or company besides a Norwegian forest cat and a rabbit? I could have just ripped the name o...2024-02-112h 05The Nostalgia PitAn Uncontained Turgidity w/ Neil Vaughn LawerenceIf you’ve been listening to the Pit since the beginning, you may recognize the guest on this episode… Neil Vaughn Lawerence was an integral part of many of our episodes in season one, as well as coming up with some fantastic commercial ideas much to our chagrin. Besides hanging out with us, Vaughn knocks it out the park with his mastery in multi-genre production.In today’s episode, we talk hot honey, Pokemon, and cat cones. We also hear about the most underrated states in the land of hip hop as well as a spelunking into the 19...2024-02-052h 05The Nostalgia PitThe Unicorn Cartel w/ Marshall PetryniIt’s time to get drunk! Responsibly, that is… Today, we welcome in one of the cofounders of the Greenwood Cider Co. and a deacon on the drums: Marshall Petryni. Marshall is an old friend of mine from the days of high school, and he along with his two brothers have always been some of my favorite people to be around. So we are very excited to have him join us today. Rob even copped a bottle to review!But this episode is NOT just about cider. We talk about zydeco music, costco hotdogs, and the grittiness of N...2024-01-282h 02The Nostalgia PitDancing the Night Away w/ Celina FloresThis week on Rob’s Reviews, Celina chimes in to talk the new film Leave The World Behind, a dystopian psychological thriller about the fragility of societal infrastructure. But, that’s not all! We ponder the purpose of merkins, flamingos, and movie sequels to be released in 2024.We also talk mass psychogenic incidents throughout history including one in Seattle from the 1950s as well another from modern day France in the 16th century. Plus! Rob learns what a sharf is! Plus! A very special Song Spelunker!! No Mountain Dew, but this one's sure to be a Blast!2024-01-191h 53The Nostalgia PitFrom One Campfire to AnotherWhile this episode may be lacquered in post-Christmas disdain for consumerism and music in public settings, we manage to push through the aftermath of Rob’s trip to Best Buy to talk AI dating apps, 90s cartoons that all subsequently were knockoffs of TMNT, and what the greatest prize for being a kid with an appetite for Kool-Aid could be.We also talk oppositional defiant disorder, the resurgence of swing jazz in nineties media, and ear candles. Plus! We do something that has needed to be done for decades now… We give Santa a make...2024-01-061h 48The Nostalgia PitGeometry 303What do Terrence Howard, kidney medicines, and chocolate bars have in common? Well, nothing, really – but they are all topics of discussion in this. very. episode! Wow… Who’da thunk? But that’s not all we talk about!We also talk about sin eaters, triangles, and The Sopranos. With one of Rob’s patented reviews, we discuss the Many Saints of Newark. Plus! Kevin takes us through an audition to be in a commercial, and the to-dos and do-nots of acting tryouts.FFU X - Arales...2023-12-241h 38The Nostalgia PitBig Rich & Little RichardWhat’s happenin’ folks? How’s your day going? Is it not going well because you’ve been wrapped up in a web of existential dread? And does that dread come from not knowing what Tutti Frutti by Little Richard is about?! I mean… I’ve lost dozens of hours of sleep just wondering: what the HELL was he talking about…Well, if I was just describing you or someone you know, than you’re in luck! Rob and Colin get out the flippers and grab their scuba gear, cause it’s a-spelunkin’ time! They also talk bikini baristas, Bra...2023-12-161h 49The Nostalgia PitLive From the Perineum w/ Lt. HeadtripThis week we welcome in none other than the Karma Kid himself: Lt. Headtrip! Musician, linguist, podcaster extraordinaire, Trip joins us today to talk about everything from etymology to marketing nostalgia to the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtracks. We also talk Star Trek, Rocko’s Modern Life, and tattoos. He also takes us through his own mind while taking a trip down salvia lane! Too much fun…Tap on the Glass - Lt. HeadtripSomething About You - Arale...2023-12-102h 20The Nostalgia PitThat Is NOT What A Hot Pocket Is For…This week we have a helluvan episode for you. It’s Song Spelunker season, and so we decided to go with none other than the GOAT; the greatest; Sarah McClaughlin. What song, you ask? Tune in to see!We also discuss the Alien franchise, Justin Roiland, and 50 Shades of Grey. Not only that, you may end up hearing about some lesser known Anthony Hopkins roles! All that and more, this week!Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLi...2023-11-261h 45The Nostalgia PitBahn Mis & Apophenia w/ Spike DaeleyThis week we welcome in a legend in the slam poetry scene of Bellingham, WA: none other than the fantabulous Spike Daeley. After teaching English all around the world from Tokyo to Boston, we were finally able to land this man as a guest. An absurdly talented poet, rapper, and linguist, Spike brought some wonderful topics for us at the Pit to ponder.We talk everything from the Bloodhound Gang, to agitated propaganda, to the uptick in conspiracy theories. We also chat about apophenia, the mythic past, and what to do with the art...2023-11-192h 01The Nostalgia PitThree Average DicksIt’s time for another patented Rob’s Reviews! This week, we get two for the price of one, with Rob going over some of the spooky films he watched for the Halloween season. The two in question are Cobweb and No One Will Save You; both 2023 films, and as per usual, there WILL be spoilers…We also talk about Animorphs, plot armor, and alien sex parties. So buckle up them seatbelts, cause we’re gonna take this spaceship up to mach 5.Spliff & The Smuggler - IndieGoG...2023-11-122h 17The Nostalgia PitVillain or Antagonist?Have you been subjected to music against your will? Or have you ever wondered what the difference between a villain and antagonist is? Maybe you’ve found yourself pondering late at night: why does Sunny D have an alcoholic seltzer?Well, here at the Pit, we’re gonna answer all of your questions and more as we talk about all the above, as well as the life of Steven Segal, media literacy, and Big Willie himself (formerly known as Will Smith). Apologies in advance. Sp...2023-11-051h 47The Nostalgia PitTraitor Joe's w/ WizdumbThis week we welcome in podcast family. You may recognize his voice from some of the commercials in season 1, but he is also responsible for the podcast’s artwork! Not only that, Wizdumb is a legend in the Seattle hip hop scene and a master of the faceswap.We talk everything from pen & pixel album art, DMT, and selling used underwear. We also talk about whip-its, chip flavors of yesteryears, and Kevin’s new muckbang enthusiasm.Wizdumb's DiscographySpliff & The Smuggler - IndieGoGo Fundraiser2023-10-292h 07The Nostalgia PitFecal FestivitiesWhat do New Zealand accents, Christmas music, and fleshlights all have in common? Well… Nothing really, but we do talk about all three and more today! Why, you ask? There’s only one way to find out: listen to this week’s episode!We also take the listening audience behind the scenes to name a new segment as well as talk roasted chestnuts, the importance of origin stories, and butthole tattoos. Not only that, we go spelunkin’ back to 1999 to dig into some potentially problematic lyrics.2023-10-222h 17
THE HALF ASSED PODCAST NETWORKOUTSIDERS SOCIAL CLUB 083- TRIVIA 3.2: TRIVIA INCEPTIONROB SNOW (ARALESS) RETURNS FOR QUARTERLY FOR TRIVIA NIGHT 3.2
-RON BOTCHES SWIFTY TRIVIA
-COLEY HITS US WITH TRIVIA INCEPTION
-ROB BRINGS CONSPIRACY TRIVIA
-ONE HIT WONDERS
-THE ROB/GOODS BEEF SQUASHED?
-OSC PARADE TEASER
2023-10-1359 minThe Nostalgia PitDimensional AwarenessIt’s time for Mayhem! Mutant Mayhem, that is! Today we take a journey into the brand new TMNT animated film. If you weren’t able to tell by our 66th episode, we really enjoy the turtles of a mutant ninja variety, so we figured it would be a disservice to the listening audience if we ignored this cinematic expedition into our very own pits of nostalgia. SPOILER ALERT! We do talk details of the film, so if you plan on seeing it before you listen to this, hit pause now!Rob gives us a pa...2023-10-081h 57The Nostalgia PitMulti-Faceted Chaotic-Minded MeatsacksTime to put our semi-sweet serious hats on and talk malarkey… That’s right! We sit down to talk about growing up with a cavalcade of world ending events constantly on the horizon, cultural trauma, and the paradox of tradition. We also talk the NFL’s non-profit status, how Burger King is being sued, and children being raised by the emotionally unavailable and/or immature.At this time we want to thank our brand new sponsor, Celina Flores Photo: a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in portraits, lifestyle and event photography. Celebrating over 20 years in the game a...2023-10-011h 32The Nostalgia PitI'm OffendedThis episode the crew gets lost in the sauce… Hot sauce, that is. While discussing furries, they stumble upon a goldmine of absurdity including one of the most racist halloween costumes imaginable via greatmascots.com When the time comes, we encourage you to scroll along with us. That's right! This one's a participatory episode...Not only that, but Rob somehow manages to cancel himself TWICE in the same episode! Worst of all, the crew manages to ensure that E-40 will never be a guest here in the Pit…At this time we want to thank our b...2023-09-231h 51The Nostalgia PitPATREON EXCLUSIVE - I Smell Like LutefiskYanked from our Patreon feed, we keep this one short and sweet! This week we get hijacked by The Bran Man – shockjock radio DJ from yesteryear for this episode. Recorded during the session for episodes three and four for season 2, we take some callers!Last of all, make sure to stay tuned til the end where we play the song Gremlins Thanksgiving by our spleen Madshroom MC.Gremlins Thanksgiving - Madshroom MCEtsyPatreonLinktree2023-09-1633 minThe Nostalgia PitSpaits & Spurts w/ Chance RandomToday we welcome in the legendary Chance Random, poet, musician, writer extraordinaire! We decided to go full hip-hop centric and talk everything from bad white rappers, the slowed & reverbed trend, and musical dynasties. We also chat about getting kicked out of concerts from smoking weed, stand up comedy, and words that have changed definition over the years. At this time we want to thank our brand new sponsor, Celina Flores Photo: a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in portraits, lifestyle and event photography. Celebrating over 20 years in the game and with a brand new studio in P...2023-09-102h 05The Nostalgia PitTomatalkWe are slipping into the darkness… It’s time for one of Rob’s patented Reviews! What is he reviewing, you ask? The 2015 Kurt Russel vehicle entitled Bone Tomahawk (spoiler alert!). We then talk fucked up movies, Radiohead, and Belle Gunness, the most notorious female serial killer ever.And make sure you stay tuned til the end for the song What If by Portland emcee Po$tul8.At this time we want to thank our brand new sponsor, Celina Flores Photo: a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in portra...2023-09-022h 05The Nostalgia PitSurprise Pegging!Have you ever wondered what it would be like to overdose on meth while running from the Nazis? Or perhaps everytime you heard One Week by the Barenaked Ladies, you thought to yourself: “...what in the world is this song about?!” Or maybe you’ve always wondered what doctor can amputate a leg the fastest… Well folks, as you’ve got the questions, we have the answers!Besides all that fun, we talk the fallible nature of science, conspiracy theories, and fucked up movies.Shoutout to our resident spleen for the commercials.2023-08-262h 03The Nostalgia PitGettin' Dursty w/ Hunter ShabazzToday we welcome in one of the funniest people I know, Hunter Shabazz! Hunter is the author of Tha Wicked Kitchen (Juggalo themed cookbook), author of the Pure Beef Coloring Book, and too many more ingeniously comedic things to list here… If you are unfamiliar with his work, I highly recommend checking it out.We chat about sprite commercials, Stephen Dorff vaping, and Fred Durst’s love of everything Russian. We also talk the disappearance of diet sodas, Coca-Cola’s racist past, and Vin Diesel.Make sure you stick around til the end where we play t...2023-08-192h 05The Nostalgia PitArt vs. Commerce w/ Anthony MayesToday we welcome in a very special guest, podcast superproducer Anthony Mayes. With such podcasts as Cinephobe, Basketball Illuminati, and the Friday Mailbag (available on the Count the Dings network), Mayes has managed to elevate the idea of what a podcast producer can be. His masterful creative touches act as the rug of his podcasts – really tying the room together…We chat about film trilogies, burritos, final bosses in movies, and the genius of Tim Curry. We also talk about how Mayes became a producer, Santa Cruz, and sound editing. Make sure you give any and all of h...2023-08-121h 43The Nostalgia PitFlatulists & The Cornbread MafiaWe got a helluva episode for you today! Welcoming back in our resident spleen Kevin aka Madshroom MC, we decided to go over some good ol’ fashioned forgotten history. Have you ever wondered why there’s never a customer in any Long John Silver’s fast food restaurants? Well, the reason is: they’re trash, but we may have discovered why they managed to stay open for so long…We also talk the world’s most famous flatulists, job scams, and drugs. Rob also gives us one his patented reviews! This time, he’s breaking down...2023-08-052h 25The Nostalgia PitDon't Get Space AIDS w/ Ali SimmonsToday we welcome in one of my favorite humans in the universe – and I know you may be thinking I say that a lot, but I’ve known Ali Simmons for just twenty years and she is one of the best friends a person could ask for. Recently venturing into the world of art and graphic design, Ali joins us today to talk video games, 90s infomercials, and fan art. She gifted us with a wonderful piece of art that you can find on our socials right now! Chef’s kiss…As she has recently...2023-07-292h 08The Nostalgia PitCounsel of Suck w/ Alex RiddleIt’s time for part two of our sit down with the mixing engineer and masterer of this podcast: Alex Riddle. In this episode, we dive into the musical career of Rob, artistic purity, and the relationship between listener and audience. We also dig into the multitude of monikers of Riddle, fame, and Seth Rogan’s laugh.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one. As they are...2023-07-221h 38The Nostalgia PitBundy or Zuckerberg w/ Alex RiddleToday we’re turning the spotlight inward to talk with the silent member of The Nostalgia Pit: Alex Riddle. You may recognize his name from our intro, as he is the person who makes Rob and I sound like smooth operators as opposed to dying crows. This interview, broken into two parts, contains gestating on the expectations of a content creator, the ethics of social media, and segregationist ideology. We also find a glaring mistake by Google – truly baffling.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts...2023-07-161h 35The Nostalgia PitDon’t P.O.O.P. your P.A.N.T.S. w/ Celina FloresToday, we welcome in one my favorite humans on the planet earth and the person i’m happy to call my partner in life and crime: Celina Flores. Celina is a multi talented photographer, producer, and drummer hailing from Portland, Or. As she has been in the background of almost every recording, we figured it was about time we gave her the microphone!In this episode, we dig into reality shows, people watching, and the need for constructive criticism. We also bring back one of our favorite segments: Song Spelunker! We dig into an earworm that everyone kn...2023-07-092h 05The Nostalgia PitLittle Girl Stabs w/ Prem RockFresh off a tour with his hip hop duo ShrapKnel, we sit down with a man who makes the insanely difficult look inanely easy; Prem Rock is a rap artist originally from Philadelphia but now hailing from NYC. In this episode, we tackle being conscious of consumption while on tour, the expectations of entertainers, and passive vs. overt disrespect. We also go on to talk about his recent run opening for Souls of Mischief, clickbait headlines, and we recap the Mandela Effect.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors...2023-07-011h 28The Nostalgia PitSoggy Cheeze-Itz & Spoon Sandwiches w/ BeigeToday, we’re sitting down with a fantastic human I’ve had the pleasure of knowing about a decade now, Josh Dahlquist. I got to meet Josh through my musical meanderings once upon a time, meeting him through his stage persona: Beige as the lead vocalist of the group Triceracorn. Now, he’s doing fantastic stick-n-poke tattoos out of his private studio in Seattle, but still finds time to make music, clothing, and enjoy the beauty of everyday.In this episode, Beige came down to Portland and stopped by the Pit to talk about the differences of stick...2023-06-242h 01The Nostalgia PitEdgelords & Boogeymen w/ Kristi YamaguccimaneWe welcome back in co-host of the JortsCenter podcast, the man largely known as Kristi Yamagucimane! Here for his second visit, we dig into citrus sodas, grifters, and the woes of viewing life events solely through the lens of pop culture. We also chat about AI created content, aliens, and doing DMT in Leland, NC.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one. As they are now supporters of our...2023-06-181h 42The Nostalgia PitOSC Spotlight Part 2: Knee-Deep in The BodyWith a very long ramble filled intro, we welcome back the Outsiders Social Club podcast for part two of our spotlight episode! As stated in last week's episode, if you are unfamiliar with the OSC pod, but enjoy long nights of imbibing with friends and a general sense of haphazard malarkey, we recommend you check it out on the Half Assed Podcast Network.This week we welcome in returning guest from season two episode seven, curator of the Half Assed Pod network, Drinks w/ Ron, as well as staple members Yikes and Coley. We talk about radio...2023-06-112h 16The Nostalgia PitOSC Spotlight Part 1: Sleeve MoneyWell, it was only a matter of time before this collision course of content was bound to happen… We welcome in the Outsiders Social Club podcast for a two part spotlight episode. If you are unfamiliar with the OSC pod, but enjoy long nights of imbibing with friends and a general sense of haphazard malarkey, we recommend you check it out on the Half Assed Podcast Network.Being that there are six regular people on the podcast other than myself, we knew it would be a bit of a shitshow, so we decided to go...2023-06-041h 40The Nostalgia PitTrailerize My SoulToday seems like a good day to debut a new segment, so why not? Rob’s Reviews aka Rob’s Recaps is here to tell us about the new Super Mario movie. We also talk the homogenization of beauty, period pieces, and the “trailerization” of songs. Last but not least, Rob poses a conundrum of a question: are we all sociopaths?At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one...2023-05-281h 26The Nostalgia PitSong Spelunker Vol. 2: The Gigolo FlexToday’s a day for spelunkin: so that’s what we’re gonna do! Lookin back through the anals of time, we decided to look into the number one smash hit sensation from the year 2000: It Wasn’t Me by Shaggy. We also talk about listening to old episodes, being compared to other artists, and the writers strike.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one. As they are...2023-05-211h 16The Nostalgia PitOff-Grid AI w/ Smoke M2D6This week, Rob and I sit down with a northwest hip hop legend: Smoke M2D6. Over the last 20 plus years, Oldominion has been a household name in the independent hip hop scene, with the iconic Owl blessing street posts all over the country… We chat with Smoke about utilizing augmentation in your artistic process, the isolation of parenting, and theological pitfalls. We also talk to Smoke about the themes of his new project, Quarantine Heartthrob, which comes out June 9th on K-Records. Make sure you subscribe to our Pat...2023-05-141h 46The Nostalgia PitSex Talk & Yogurt EnemasLet’s talk about sex, bay-bee! That’s right. We’re going back into the vault one more time so Colin can put on his teacher hat and take us back in time to learn about the intersection of yogurt, buttplay, and cornflakes. We then learn about the differences of fetishes, kinks, and paraphilic disorders, as well as the origins of BDSM. Top all that off with some toxic media tropes, and we got ourselves a cocktail! Make sure you get those ice cubes soaking…We also cha...2023-05-071h 38The Nostalgia PitPizza in Ukraine w/ BlockheadThis week, Rob and I are headed out to the Big Apple to talk with hip hop legend and production wizard: the one and only – Blockhead. As an integral part of the independent hip hop boom of the early 00s, Blockhead’s production has inspired thousands of artists over the last two decades plus. Make sure to follow him @blockheadNYC on all social media platforms.Today we talk about the accuracy of film depictions of NYC, growing up in Manhattan, and stories of the worst tour food imaginable. We also talk about not having kids, public schools, and...2023-04-302h 00The Nostalgia PitSupport Your Local Drug Dealer w/ Milc & GoldenbeetsToday we welcome in family; Goldenbeets is the mastermind behind the Nostalgia Pit theme song, as well as one hip hop’s best kept secrets. His new project: Horseradish is a collaborative effort with one of the west coast’s best new emcees – Portland native Milc.The two managed to weave together a masterpiece that, like a good meal, will have you wanting seconds right away. In this episode, we’re gonna talk the intersections of nostalgia and music, the expectations of sequels, and the northwest hip hop scene. We also talk Guy Debord's book The...2023-04-241h 44The Nostalgia PitBring Back the Pinstripe w/ Jeremy TachéThis week we sit down with the host of the Miami Mic’d Up Podcast, Jeremy Taché! You may recognize Jeremy’s name from one of his many roles throughout sports media, including but not limited to being a producer on the Dan Le Batard Show w/ Stugotz Podcast and sideline reporter for the Miami Heat.Jeremy and I discuss finding silver linings, west coast fast food, and Fall Out Boy. We also talk about trying to find a work/life balance, product placement, and working your dream job.2023-04-1651 minThe Nostalgia PitGettin' Shiggy w/ Colin McIntoshGreetings listeners! Welcome to the Nostalgia Pit, a podcast aiming to dissect pop culture, the subconscious, and other psychological phenomena through a hyperbolic and prismatic lens. Hosted by Rob Snow and Colin Casserd, songs produced by Goldenbeets, and mixed by Alex Riddle, the Nostalgia Pit is available anywhere you find your podcasts.Today we welcome in a very special guest: Colin McIntosh, founder and CEO of Sheets and Giggles. …couple of Colin’s cuttin’ it up! On this episode we’re gonna talk about how to navigate your own business in an ever changing social media landscape. We’ll al...2023-04-092h 00The Nostalgia PitOff Road Ranchin' w/ Fresh KilsThis week we’re headed to the 6! We’re sitting down with Toronto’s best kept secret, superproducer Fresh Kils for SNACK ATTACK 3.0! Welcome back, sir! Thank you for being a guest. If you are unfamiliar with the works of the Fresh, well, after this episode you won’t be! Just about to hit the road on tour throughout Europe with his hip hop fusion band Ockham’s Blazer, as well as a solo stint with one of rap’s best new duos: ShrapKnel. So we’d figure we’d touch base with the man.2023-04-022h 13The Nostalgia PitSong Spelunker Vol. 1: Love At First BiteOn this week’s episode, we’re going back into the vault! It’s October 2021; Kevin, Colin and Rob are going slowly insane amidst the throws of the pandemic. Rob has just Squid Game while Kevin tackled the incestious Game of Thrones. We also talk about happy trails, and debut one of our favorite segments ever: Song Spelunker (imaging to come). Alright, here we go… Love At First Bite.Make sure you subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and music!linktr.ee/nostalgiapit2023-03-261h 26The Nostalgia PitDrugs w/ Ron!Today, we welcome in host of the Outsiders Social Club Podcast and the Half-Assed Podcast Network: Drinks w/ Ron! With a voice that would make Barry White blush, Ron, Rob, and myself discuss drugs... Surprise! We go over some hallucinogenic adventures, Ron's experience as a radio disc jockey, and what brought him back to the microphone after a 12+ year hiatus. Last but not least, we look at some classic television shows and ask the most important question of all: is the theme song actually better than the show itself?!?Make sure you subscribe to...2023-03-191h 36The Nostalgia PitSNACK ATTACK! 2.0 w/ Yeti BlancToday we bring you a very special episode: The return of SNACK ATTACK! A couple pod producers cuttin’ it up, we welcome in The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote podcast producer: Yeti Blanc! We discuss mondegreens, the struggles of balancing work and creativity, classical conditioning, MAS Miami and the glory of Sheets & Giggles.Make sure you subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and music!yetiblanc.com/musicshop.yetiblanc.comFind us on tw...2023-03-121h 08The Nostalgia PitPure Cope w/ Kristi YamaguccimaneHey everybody! Today, we welcome in the Don of Denim, Kristi Yamaguccimane: co-host of the Jorts Center podcast! We talk the backstory of the creation of the famous “Pirate Radio” theme song used on the Le Batard show as well as the foundation of the Lour After Hours podcast. The conversation then meanders into adopting cats, the shortcomings of Twitter, collective consciousness and comedic timing.Find us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@wapplehouse@jortscenterpod@tatsthatgohard@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram: @ruining_your_childhood@fera...2023-03-051h 46The Nostalgia PitMy Own Truth & Pavlov VR w/ Branden ClarkeWe’re back again with sound designer and audio wizard Branden Clarke discussing what he’s been spending his last two years diving deep into: sound design for the Playstation VR2’s new game Pavlov VR. We then get the behind the scenes production woes of season one why a hiatus was needed…Find us on twitter:@nostalgiapitBranden Clarke: @IG88music@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram: @ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation2023-02-261h 07The Nostalgia PitThe Brandela Effect w/ Branden ClarkeWe talk making tunes, DAWs, and the nuances of audio engineering with superbly talented sound designer Branden Clarke. We also dig into the Mandela Effect and the potential explanations for such large scale confusion. We then try to bring logic into Pokémon, Colin’s first Hooters experience, and the journalistic credibility of Good Housekeeping.Find us on twitter:@nostalgiapitBranden Clarke: @IG88music@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram: @ruining_your_childhood2023-02-191h 07The Nostalgia PitI Got Zeal for VealWe’re still playing some content catchup over here at the Nostalgia Pit, and you’ll be able to tell as this here convo was recorded at the end of 2021. Needless to say, a few things discussed don’t land the same.As we recorded a few months before his death, we wanna say rest in peace to the beloved Bob Saget. Father figure to a generation while simultaneously making people laugh out of disgust so hard they vomited… They don’t make many like him. Rob goes on to take us on a fecal tour of Sea...2023-02-1253 minThe Nostalgia PitChicken SashimiWelcome back everyone! Season 2. The same pod, under a new streamlined name:The Nostalgia Pit.Today, Colin details what happens when you mix youthful mischievousness, too much free time, and an assload of fried chicken. We then talk research chemicals, being dosed, and ride along with Rob as searches the bowels of the interwebs for a picture of Tom Selleck’s scrotum.linktr.ee/nostalgiapitFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams...2023-01-291h 08
Fresh Underground PodcastRome to DetroitWelcome to the Fresh Underground. We're going to take you to some Nola swing by a Worcester native now based in Rome to a dreamy mountain climb out of Detroit. This episode you'll meet Michael Supnick, Anteek, Swampwalk, Suavity's Mouthpiece, Tschinoko Radio, Jospin Pendere-Ye, Sarah Rogo, Dyado, Caitlin Anne Webster, Joilynn, Araless, and Joshua Allen and the Plague of Frogs. And a special thanks to our listener-contributors who helped the Fresh Underground team find two of the artists on the episode. You're the best!!2019-11-2652 min
The Biggest#82 AralessThe homie Araless rode thru to give us the full backstory of his journey and organic progression in the NW scene. Plenty of Joe's jokes and good laughs as we recorded this on Miguel's front porch. Get Familiar. It's The Biggest!2019-10-251h 20
Neo2soul Playlist27th Aug 2018 Mixbag of Music with DJ Niceness in the mix on Floradio #27Bridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, Mixbag of Music show brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through InternetChelsie Denise ft Smoke Dza - We GuhdRiplay ft Maino - Don't Get in My WayHeather Victoria ft The Gavin Quintet - Japan2018-08-283h 07
Neo2soul Playlist26th Aug 2018 Neo2soul INNAGROOVES MIXTAPE SHOW #26Bridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, INNAGROOVES brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through Internet radioWendell Higgs - Revenge Leon Thomas - Moments AfterMr Bailey - Stop & ThinkSamm Henshaw - BrokeLouis Mattrs - DynamiteAraless...2018-08-263h 02
Word On the StreetWOTS Version 139 with AralessThis week on the podcast I talk with Araless. I got together with Araless at his house in Greenwood we talked all about the scene and his music. We talked about where he feels his sound and ideas fit within the Seattle hip hop and music community. We also talked about what is to come with Araless and forming a live band and the sound he is creating with it and the goals to tour and get out of the local community with it. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did....2017-06-2252 min