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The ChordCastChordcast #30: What is a podcast?Joelle & Chris reconvene after almost a year to chat music. When will we be back? Well, let's just say you have a better chance at finding out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop.2019-08-141h 55The ChordCastChordcast Reviews: Disease by BeartoothJoelle & Chris get together to discuss the third studio album from Beartooth entitled "Disease!"2018-10-0256 minThe ChordCastChordcast #29: You're Welcome, MarcosJoelle finally found time to edit, which means The ChordCast is back (again) (for real) (no, seriously, we promise this time)! Another new episode will be up in about a week or so!2018-09-261h 26The ChordCastChordcast Reviews: Something Human by MuseIn the first of our ChordCast mini episodes, Chris offers his thoughts on the new single from Muse, "Something Human!"2018-07-2411 minThe ChordCastChordcast #28: Do It For The PizzaThe ChordCast is finally back from a mini-hiatus! In this episode, Joelle & Chris discuss much of the music that's been released in the past few months, and also talk about what's to come in regards to the future of the podcast!2018-06-201h 23
The ChordCastChordcast #27: Robert Stevenson (A Silent Film)Joelle & Chris are delighted to have Robert Stevenson of the band, A Silent Film, on this episode of the ChordCast. The trio discuss everything from the roots of A Silent Film, the All Good Things Tour, and even some Star Wars & Disney discussion as well!2018-04-281h 34The ChordCastChordcast #26: How To Make A Living As A Creator - An Interview With Peter HollensWe can't thank Peter enough for taking the time to speak with Joelle about how creators can make money in a time when it seems impossible. Guess what? IT'S NOT. Enjoy this insightful and wisdom-packed interview with a man who is walking the walk.
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https://www.patreon.com/thechordcast2018-04-051h 03The ChordCastChordcast #25: Music March Madness Part 2 or Joelle Feels All AloneGreetings fellow Chordians!
In Music March Madness Part 2, we select the final winner of FOUR music brackets full of our favorite songs. The winner will, I have no doubt, shock you if you know the players here. Ian still can't believe what happened.
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Thanks for listening!2018-03-311h 10The ChordCastChordcast #24: Music March Madness Part 1Greetings, friends! In today's show, we play part 1 of Music March Madness, a tournament in which all three of us have a bracket of 16 of our favorite songs. Listen as we struggle through deciding who makes it to #1! There are twists and turns, shocking picks, and in the end... well, just listen to find out.
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@ianthebeard2018-03-161h 15The ChordCastChordcast #23: Listening to music naked is super riskyHappy March! This month we bring you THREE episodes of The Chordcast... because there are five Thursdays. After this episode we will dive in to Music March Madness!
Today we have a more organized opening segment, currently called "The News" because we're not creative at all. Then it's a fun Taste Test, a couple of show reviews (Chris with A Silent Film and Joelle with Silverstein), a Torture Tracks where Joelle does not suck, and then our recommendations for your listening pleasure this week.
In this episode, we review and discuss music by A Silent Film, I Am Strikes, Silverstein...2018-03-011h 06The ChordCastChordcast #22: DON BROCOGood day, dear listener! In episode 22, we have a really in depth and great Taste Test, we review DON BROCO's new album Technology, Ian just does OK at Torture Tracks again and also uses his kid's sock as a pop filter like a freak.
We review and discuss music by: DON BROCO, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Smiths, Enter Shikari, Twilight Sad, Future of Forestry, Silverstein, Every Time I Die, Final Fantasy 7's soundtrack, Mike Shinoda, Of Mice and Men, and more!
Follow us on Twitter and visit thechordcast.com for transcriptions of the show, including links to...2018-02-1654 minThe ChordCastChordcast #21: The Perfect AlbumHey there! In episode 21, we talk about a LOT of music, including a Taste Test that only Ian likes, a discussion on what each of us considers a perfect "10/10" album, and a shocking Torture Tracks with Joelle as our victim.
We review and discuss music by: Sir Sly, Showbread, Def Leppard, Coleman Hell, Faith No More, Eric Whitacre, Banks and Steelz, Deaf Havana, Frank Sinatra, Manchester Orchestra, Silverstein, Starset, Palisades, First Aid Kit, and more!
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@ianthebeard2018-02-0148 minThe ChordCastChordcast #20: The Predator and the PreyHey there! In episode 20, we dive into the recent sexual assault allegations in the music industry. The dust has settled a bit, and what of it? What do we do moving forward as musicians and fans?
In addition, we review and discuss music by: Tchaikovsky, Young Guns, Breaking Benjamin, Selena Gomez, Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness, From Ashes to New, Kate Tempest, He is Legend, '68, Story of the Year, Don Broco and more!
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@ianthebeard2018-01-181h 12The ChordCastChordcast #19: Chris is cautiously optimisticIt's the first episode of 2018! Moving forward you can expect a new show on the first and third Thursday of each month.
Today we talk about what we're listening to, what we're looking forward to in 2018, we rock the Taste Test, and Ian sucks at the new segment.
Music and bands discussed are: Future of Forestry, Imagine Dragons, the soundtracks for Fellowship of the Ring and Rogue One, Halsey, Royal Blood, Chevelle, Pop Evil, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Mates of State, Deepfield, Talkdemonic, The Contortionist, Finish Ticket and more!2018-01-0556 minThe ChordCastChordcast #18: The Prestigious Award Ceremony EpisodeMerry Christmas!!! In this episode, we go over our favorite Christmas songs, give out our yearly awards for best/worse albums along with favorite songs, most disappointing albums and much more! Will Joelle beat Chris in the new game segment?! There are just TOO many artists mentioned to name them all - head over to twitter to get the full list. Get Listening! Follow us on Twitter: @thechordcast, @ianthebeard, @xjoellemae, @thecurseofchris.2017-12-2345 minThe ChordCastChordcast #17: Give Us A Name For The New SegmentIn this weeks episode, we catch up with Chris and introduce a new segment/game! Artists mentioned in this episode are: LIGHTS, Greta Van Fleet, Novelists, Palisades, Pinback, I The Mighty, Owen Pallet, Owl City, Frank Sinatra, Taylor Swift, Young Guns, Mastodon, Elitist, Fire from the Gods, Bring Me The Horizon, Oh Wonder. Get Listening! Follow us on Twitter: @thechordcast, @ianthebeard, @xjoellemae, @thecurseofchris.2017-12-0547 min
SciFi PubcastStranger Things and Nostalgia!A Proud Partner of the When Nerds Attack Podcasting Network. Episode 10: Stranger Things and Nostalgia! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. Remember when Netflix released Stranger Things Season 2 last October right before Hallowe'en? That was ages ago. And we're feeling very nostalgic in this show. Tis a strange thing. We're joined by fellow podcast, Chris McGuffin, of the Crash Couch, Chasing Fandom, and the Chordcast podcasts. We guarantee this episode feels better than Joel's hangover. So pour yours...2017-11-271h 07The ChordCastChordcast #16: Nickel HotelIn today's episode, Joelle and Ian have a varied Taste Test and then discuss their Top 10 all time most listened to artists on Spotify. Somehow Toby Mac makes it in there.2017-10-2151 minThe ChordCastChordcast #15: Lament for the ZuneIn this episode of Chordcast, we get a third host! He's been producing for a few months and now he gets a voice - welcome to the show, Ian. In this episode we discuss what pop punk technically is or isn't, Taylor Swift's new jam, streaming vs physical media, and more!2017-09-1949 minThe ChordCastChordcast #14: The Shadow of the DayJoelle & Chris reflect on the unfortunate passing of Linkin Park front man, Chester Bennington, for whom this episode is dedicated to, and also make an announcement about the future of The Chordcast.2017-08-101h 10The ChordCastChordcast #13: Assumption RecordsChris interviews Patrick & Noelle, owners of Assumption Records located in Rivesville, West Virginia!2017-07-2652 minThe ChordCastChordcast #12: WarptacularJoelle went to Warped Tour (again), and she discusses her adventure with Chris on the latest episode of The Chordcast!2017-07-141h 02The ChordCastChordcast #11: The Pepperoni BagelsJoelle & Chris are joined by listener of the show, Greg, to discuss whether or not the music industry is over-saturated with artists, as well as the impact of social media on music! Also, stay through the credits to hear a little bit of bonus content!2017-06-231h 15
Chasing Fandom | RandomChatter NetworkRC Interviews: Chris McGuffinIn the first part of the RCI miniseries, Tim interviews Chris McGuffin (Echo Base, RandomChatter, Crash Couch, Chasing Fandom, ChordCast)!2017-06-1000 minThe ChordCastChordcast #10: Punch Us In The Face, Chester!In the first double-digit episode of The Chordcast, Joelle & Chris take a deep dive into some controversial comments made by Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington, and discuss whether or not bands can truly “sell out.” Joelle also takes one for the team and reacts live to the new track by Muse!2017-06-021h 33The ChordCastChordcast #9: The Plague InterviewJoelle & Chris are joined by David & Orrin from The Plague to discuss their band, upcoming album, their self-described “future punk” genre, some of their influences, what it’s like to be in the music industry, and much more!2017-05-261h 08The ChordCastChordcast #8: Maple SyrupThe Chordcast makes its triumphant return in an episode full of “bests!” Joelle describes her “best day ever,” she & Chris introduce a new segment called The Taste Test (aka “the best segment ever”), and they tease the next episode of the podcast (aka “the best interview ever”)! Plus, there’s a special guest appearance!2017-05-181h 35The ChordCastChordcast #7: Negative TwoOn this rant-filled episode of The Chordcast, Joelle & Chris give their thoughts on the new album by Starset, Vessels, and discuss queuing for concerts as well as ticket prices!2017-03-061h 32The ChordCastChordcast #6: The Rump Shaker Strikes BackJoelle & Chris are reunited at last for the final episode of 2016! Erik Blythe joins us this time for a discussion on holiday music (featuring one of his famous rants). The trio also reveal their 2016 awards. What was the best album of the year? Or the most disappointing? Find this out and more on the latest edition of The ChordCast!2016-12-201h 29The ChordCastChordcast #5: Klayton InterviewOn this very special episode of The Chordcast, Chris and guest host Erik Blythe sit down with Klayton (Celldweller) to discuss the new Circle of Dust album, his latest release as Scandroid, plus much more!2016-12-0554 minThe ChordCastChordcast #4: All Rush, All The TimeOn this episode of The Chordcast, Lou Secki fills in for Joelle to talk about some of his musical preferences and experiences, and also discuss the Starset concert he and Chris saw in October during their trip to New York City! And don’t worry, there IS a horse reference in the episode!2016-11-141h 09The ChordCastChordcast #3: The One Where Joelle Broke Her ArmThe Chordcast is finally back! We are joined by friend of show, Trevor Cole, to discuss albums that changed our lives, concert reviews from both Chris & Joelle, and the dawn of the #RumpShaker!2016-10-301h 15The ChordCastChordcast #2: Full Of Vitamin CThe Chordcast is back with a new episode! We reminisce about some music store experiences, discuss the future of Warped Tour, and even talk about some weird ambient music featuring Joelle on vocals! You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!2016-09-171h 30The ChordCastChordcast #1: No Longer A Brand Of CheeseOn this month’s episode of The Chordcast, we talk about the best/worst cover songs, Chris laments about his vinyl addiction, and Joelle reviews not one, but two Twenty-One Pilots concerts that she attended!2016-08-2256 minThe ChordCastChordcast #0: Better Than Negative OneThe Chordcast has arrived! Hosts Chris McGuffin & Joelle Alexander introduce themselves and have a discussion on their favorite artists, concerts, and more! We’re still getting our audio settings finalized, so apologies if the quality is less than stellar.2016-07-1240 min