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Further Down The Rabbit HoleEpisode 8 - September 27th, 2020 - Just Remember, They Were At The Wrong House...In this episode, we begin by taking a deep dive into Gene's recent obsession with the ridiculous nature of reality television, and more specifically the reality shows 90 Day Fiance and Darcey and Stacey. Yeah, we know... sometimes there is something about trashy reality television shows that make us feel better about ourselves and our own life situations, but it begs the question (if you have a conspiratorial mind at all) WHY?
We go deeper into the idea of reality tv shows. Are they ACTUALLY reality, or are they 100% fully scripted? We entertain the question that IF it is true as...2020-09-2900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends268 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Seven - Nostalgia, Cults, and PhilosophyIn this episode, we really do our best to just manically jump from topic to topic, (*surprise, surprise!) ranging from things like Salt Lamps, Video Production, and a bit of Nostalgia; namely the newly released Playstation 4 remasters of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2.
We go on to get a bit deeper talking about what causes stress, anxiety, and depression and tricks to help train your mind to push them away.
We then move on to self-help books and methodologies in general and touch on cults such as Heaven's Gate and NXIVM with its new documentary on HBO. This somehow ends...2020-09-0900 minFurther Down The Rabbit HoleEpisode 7 - September 6th, 2020 - Nostalgia, Cults, and PhilosophyIn this episode, we really do our best to just manically jump from topic to topic, (*surprise, surprise!) ranging from things like Salt Lamps, Video Production, and a bit of Nostalgia; namely the newly released Playstation 4 remasters of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2.
We go on to get a bit deeper talking about what causes stress, anxiety, and depression and tricks to help train your mind to push them away.
We then move on to self-help books and methodologies in general and touch on cults such as Heaven's Gate and NXIVM with its new documentary on HBO. This somehow ends...2020-09-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends267 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Six - Cancel CultureFollow us on Twitter and Insagram!Show - Twitter and IG : @fdtrhpodcastGene Priest - Twitter and IG: @genepriestDerek Jones - Twitter: @CircadianRS and IG: @circadian_soundColin Wheeler - Twitter and IG: @mrcolinwheeler2020-08-2400 minFurther Down The Rabbit HoleEpisode 6 - August 24th, 2020 - Cancel CultureFollow us on Twitter and Insagram!Show - Twitter and IG : @fdtrhpodcastGene Priest - Twitter and IG: @genepriestDerek Jones - Twitter: @CircadianRS and IG: @circadian_soundColin Wheeler - Twitter and IG: @mrcolinwheeler2020-08-2400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends266 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Five - Hail To The ThiefIn this episode, we are joined by our long-time friend and bandmate Henry for a discussion on everything from Aliens, Aliens BEING GOD, the universe as a whole, Religion and Spirituality, Coronavirus, and the current pandemic and quarantine times and how weird that is.
We somehow end up on the topics of Donald Trump, Joe Biden choosing Kamala Harris as his VP, the removal of confederate monuments, the current civil discourse, talking to family members with differing opinions on politics, and how to not kill one another, defunding the police, and a LOT of other political ramblings.
And no conversation...2020-08-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends265 B-Side // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Four - BONUS - Higher TalkThis conversation actually took place BEFORE the beginning of our latest Episode 4 - Unbiased and Social Media, while we were getting set up, and letting it all set IN.
We chat a little bit about how different Indica and Sativa strains of marijuana cause such dramatically different highs, pro sports, and athletes that play professionally in more that one sport such as when Michael Jordan played "pro baseball" after his basketball career.
We also ask the "hard questions," such as, is golf a GAME or a SPORT... or BOTH, Derek's new psychedelic tattoo, white sand and where you can find...2020-08-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends265 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Four - Unbiased and Social MediaIn this episode, we had a few friends swing by the back porch to hang out and join in on the conversation. We talked a bunch about skateboarding, snowboarding, aging gracefully, the current state of mainstream music,"where, if anywhere can we find unbiased media, social media and it's complications within politics, psychadelics, smoking weed and the stories that come with it, and so much more!2020-08-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends264 B-Side // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Three - BONUS - Maybe We Are The VirusIn this post-show chat, we somehow found ourselves linking the covid-19 pandemic and the ways that viruses spread and evolve over time, what if we took a step back and looked through the microscope and we, as human beings, were in fact just a virus at a cellular level living off of another being. Yeah, it got deeper.2020-08-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends264 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Three - Consciousness, Anxiety, and The Simulation TheoryThe SIMULATION will not be televised.
In this episode, we start with a chat about one of our collective favorite television series, “Hannibal” with Mads Mikkelson and how he played the undisputed (to us) Hannibal Lecter, Which somehow lead to us touching on the disappearance and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
We then take a deeper dive into the large scale thoughts of excessive use in the world of not only CCTV but also new government facial recognition that can scan photos and use algorithms to pinpoint and find people in a crowded photo and match each and every person thro...2020-08-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends263 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - Episode Two - NihilismIn episode number two of Further Down the Rabbit Hole, we come right out of the gates with a light-hearted discussion on Nihilism and the fantastic philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. We discuss nihilistic skepticism, morality, philosophy, and spirituality in regards to our never-ending search for finding better and more whole versions of ourselves.
We talk a bit about both being raised as Christians and the impact growing up within the church had on our spiritual developments we have both made through years while searching and studying various religions from Islam, Buddhism, Satanism, and any organized religion that exists in the world.
...2020-08-2000 minFurther Down The Rabbit HoleEpisode 4 - July 31st, 2020 - BONUS - Higher TalkThis conversation actually took place BEFORE the beginning of our latest Episode 4 - Unbiased and Social Media, while we were getting set up, and letting it all set IN.
We chat a little bit about how different Indica and Sativa strains of marijuana cause such dramatically different highs, pro sports, and athletes that play professionally in more that one sport such as when Michael Jordan played "pro baseball" after his basketball career.
We also ask the "hard questions," such as, is golf a GAME or a SPORT... or BOTH, Derek's new psychedelic tattoo, white sand and where you can find...2020-08-1000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends262 // Further Down The Rabbit Hole - A (not so brief) IntroductionIn this episode, we just kinda take a deep-dive right into the entire reason we started this new podcast "Further Down The Rabbit Hole" after putting our last show "Sharing Needles with Friends" on hiatus the past few years. We decided that it was therapeutic for us to record these candid conversations, and we felt compelled to start something new with a larger spectrum of topics and areas of discussion.2020-07-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends261 // Are You Threatin Me?In this episode we talk a whole lot about "metal" band Threatin and how he scammed his way onto a fake European tour "Break The World," after building a fake fanbase of likes and comments on Facebook, to bolster his non-existent reputation. We talked in depth about how all of this played out and how his band discovered mid-tour it was a scam and they were played, his music videos and fake concert footage, and go in depth on his website of hilarity. We also briefly discussed the new show on Shudder we are super excited about c...2018-11-1500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends260 // Sometimes They Come Back...It's been a bit of a hiatus for us, and it was a much-needed break, but we are BACK! In this episode, we introduce a new segment titled "That's What She Said" with a new female voice added to the sausage-party mix of commentary. We discuss a whole lot about horror films and music including A Nightmare on Elm Street, Creep, Jeepers Creepers, The Witch, It Follows, Susperia, Sleepaway Camp, The Thing, and OF COURSE we discuss the new Halloween film. We also discuss film music from the likes of Goblin, John Carpenter, Thom Yorke, Disasterpeace, and more!2018-10-2500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends259 // What’s in a genre, anyway?In this episode we start off by talking about our latest documentary from SNWF Films called "Connected: Echosynthetic Fest 2017" (interrupted by updates from the Super Bowl) and the artists included such as FacexHugger, Shredder 1984, 10th Letter, Gregorio Franco, Glitch Black, Majeure, and Vampire Step-Dad. We then dive into the concept and idea of musical genres and what we think they mean... or maybe DON'T mean? In the news we discuss the disgusting co-owner of Coachella who continually gives money to anti-LGBTQ causes, we talk about even more speculation on the up-coming (hopefully) Tool album, the upcoming album being teased...2018-02-0500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends258 // So, this is the New Year...We're back! The first show of 2018, we discuss our favorite records of 2017 including Galaxy 80, Brass Hearse, Coutoux, 10th Letter, Maine, Elder, Dread Sovereign, Timber Timbre, Sinkane, Grand Lord High Master, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Bully, The Flaming Lips, The Obsessives, Cloud Nothings, Julien Baker, Cuddle Magic, Boris, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Rozwell Kid. We also talk about our experience filming a documentary for the Echosynthetic Synthwave Fest in Atlanta, Ga. The guy from Craigslist looking for 2 ladies to accompany him to Coachella, the Radiohead and Lana Del Rey controversy, and we also answer listener questions.2018-01-1100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends257 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Six: The Assassination of John LennonIn this episode we dig deep into the conspiracy theories behind the murder of John Lennon of The Beatles. It has long been common knowledge that the killer, Mark David Chapman was a fan of Lennon, but on deeper look into his life, in his past there are many connections that lead to CIA, MK Ultra, and brainwashing that could have lead to the assassination. Was there another person in on it? Was it a plot from the government to silence the anti-war John Lennon and his politically charged music and fanbase?2017-11-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends256 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Five: The Occult (Sad Satan)In this episode we dig deep into the Occult's dark ties within music. From the stories of selling their souls to Satan in the fashion of blues legend Robert Johnson to Aleister Crowley's influence from his religion and philosophy of Thelema into the music of such bands as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. We go in depth about Crowley's "magick" and those obsessed with the idea. We discuss Jimmy Page and his obsession with the dark side and how it influenced the music and stigma behind Led Zeppelin, the stories behind how Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osborne...2017-10-2600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends255 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Four: Illuminati and Secret SocietiesIn this episode we dive deep into the topic of the Illuminati, the New World Order, and Secret Societies. We start by discussing the origins of the Illuminati going back to the 17th century and it's partnership with the Freemasons. We discuss the imagery associated with the Illuminati and all of the hidden and not so hidden symbols in our every day life. We talk about how it is said that there are hidden messages not only in imagery but in the music we listen to every day with artists such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lady Gaga...2017-10-1900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends254 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Three: Mysterious DeathsIn this continuation of the Conspiracy Theories in Music series we discuss "Mysterious Deaths" in music. We begin by talking a bit more about the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy as Derek has travelled even deeper down the rabbit hole. We then move on to an honorable mention, Elliot Smith's mysterious suicide in which he stabbed himself in the heart not once, but twice. We begin with all of the rumors and oddities surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, including theories that Courtney Love either did it or hired someone to do it for her. We then move on to...2017-10-1200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends253 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part Two: Paul Is DeadIn this episode we are joined by our friends Sommer and Adam Morgan to dive deep into the many elements of the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theory. We discuss the car crash that some claim took Paul's life, the replacement William Shephard (aka Billy Shears,) the many books written on the subject, as well as audio clips of back masking and reverse speak, and all of the hidden messages that seem to be littered throughout Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Magical Mystery Tour, The White album, Let It Be, and more. Was it the Illuminati or New...2017-10-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends252 // Conspiracy Theories in Music Part One: Proven and DebunkedIn this episode we begin our series on Conspiracy Theories in Music. We begin light as some future episodes will dig a little deeper into the darker side of Hollywood, the occult, and the Illuminati and their connections with the music industry and musicians. We start with things that have been long rumored and have either been proven true, or debunked. Such as Ozzy Osborne biting the head off of a bat at a Black Sabbath show, Marilyn Manson was rumored to be Paul from the Wonder Years and also said to have had a rib removed...2017-09-2800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends251 // The Foo Fighters - The Colour And The ShapeIn this episode we take a trip back to the "Classic Album" episodes we use to do so often and we discuss The foo Fighters amazing sophomore album "The Color and The Shape."2017-09-2100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends250 // Bieber made Manson "Relevant" again.In this episode we discuss human garbage can Martin Shkreli listen this one of a kind Wu-Tang album on eBay as well as going STRAIGHT to jail for inciting his Facebook followers to cut off and retrieve a piece of Hillary Clinton's hair, we discuss our thoughts on the new album from The National "Sleep Well, Beast," Justin Bieber told Marilyn Manson "I made you relevant again" wearing a re-purposed shirt sold at Barney's for under $200, the band Decapitated is accused of allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman on their tour bus, the Canadian Poet Laureate that has allegedly...2017-09-1400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends249 // Game of Thrones spoilers right out of the gates!In this episode we start with a little chat about the recent episode of Game of Thrones (spoiler alert, we don't know what we're talking about,) we talk about some new releases we are loving such as the new Turnover album, we talk up our amazing friends over at Kill All Music and their fantastic discography, we discuss the new Brand New album "Science Fiction," we chat about the new Taylor Swift single "Look What You Made Me Do," Joey BadA$$ stared at the sun during the eclipse and B.O.B. is back on his flat earth conspiracy m...2017-08-2800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends248 // Wolves and Wolves and Wolves and WolvesIn this episode our friends Wolves and Wolves and Wolves and Wolves stop by the studio to chat about their newest record The Cross and The Switchblade, Touring, Wrestling, Music, and so much more!2017-08-2100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends247 // Nazi GhostIn this episode we begin with a little bit of politics because Donald Trump, Kid Rock furthers his senate run, Tool is releasing their back catalog on vinyl with remasters, SoundCloud is still struggling but got millions more in investments, BandCamp is awesome, we had a slight run-in with a tiny ghost or apparition disembodied voice, Thor Harris of Swans and Shearwater is running for governor of Texas, Liam Gallagher is still running his mouth, the New Mexico man arrested for urinating on a family at a Metallica concert, and we also answer listener questions.2017-08-1400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends246 // Cereal KillerIn this episode we start talk a little talk about doom metal, stoner metal, and black metal... never a bad way to begin. We get right into talking about how bad artwork and band names can turn people away (or at least us,) Danny Trujillo's son plays bass with Korn in a new documentary, Jane's Addiction and Dave Nevarro, the Foo Fighters MASSIVE post-Lollapalooza set-list, Muse, Martin Shkreli and his recent court troubles for being a jerk, Donald Trump "Shitty Tweets" toilet paper, Sean Spicer passing up Dancing with the Stars, Liam Gallagher walks off stage after 20 minutes at...2017-08-0700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends245 // Un-Holy RollingIt was a slow news week, but we discuss Justin Bieber finding Jesus again, going to church, and running over a paparazzi when leaving, and Radiohead's newly reformed Radiohead.tv showcasing recent live shows in full.2017-07-3100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends244 // Time Traveling GhostIn this episode we start down a rabbit hole talking about creating custom songs in the style of various artists, we play a mini-game and Derek is tested, then we go down a 90's music rabbit hole as well, Stone Temple Pilots new "Core" reissue with 3 additional discs, new Converge music, Tyler, The Creator's new album being released on cassette, Justin Bieber is "Just over it," and cancels his tour, more of the Mandela Effect and Listener Questions!2017-07-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends243 // This is how you remind me... that we hate NickelbackIn this episode we discuss Radiohead and their recent concert in Israel and the conflict surrounding it, Roger Waters comments toward Thom Yorke, RZA and his Chipotle inspired musical endeavors, the R. Kelly sex cult, the passing of George Romero, Donald Trump and Sean Spicer's love for Daft (Funk) Punk, Kid Rock and his Michigan senate run, and Billy Corgan selling off his old Smashing Pumpkins gear on Reverb. We also answer listener questions ranging from ice cream, broken social scene, camera obscura, koozies, and much more! 2017-07-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends242 // White and it showsIn this episode we open with our new (and one time only) rap intro and we talk about Noel Gallagher joining U2 in Manchester... Liam had quite the response, the meaning to the song Closing Time by Semisonic, Morrissey is a fan of Smashmouth, says Smashmouth. Migos' gets kicked off of a flight, Ryan Adams bashes Alt-J, the Foo Fighters new album featuring members of Boyz 2 Men, The Dickies outburst at Warped Tour and Eagles of Death Metal and Offspring defend their "freedom of speech," and a bit of this years Gathering of the Juggalos.2017-07-1000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends241 // Remember the time... Michael Jackson owned the Beatles catalogue?In this episode, we begin the show by talking about our newly updated website, Jay-Z's new album "4:44" streaming only on Tidal... if you pre-ordered it, Kanye and Jay's ongoing feud, the Fyre Festival organizer is going to jail, Paul McCartney might be getting the rights back to the Beatles catalogue, more pre-order frustration, Kylie and Kendall Jenner making "vintage" band t-shirts with their faces on them, Hannibal Buress sends a double to the Spider-Man red carpet and no one notices, the new National single "Guilty Party," Nickelback's newest album is their least-successful in 16 years.2017-07-0300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends240 // Adventures in Pizza DeliveryIn this episode we jumped straight into conversation about man-spreading, Keanu Reeves, John Wick Chapter 2, the similarities and differences of Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, the Foo Fighter's very conservative tour rider, Johnny Depp's comments on Donald Trump at Glastonbury Festival, Linkin Park playing new music at Hellfest and getting things thrown at them, adventures in pizza delivery, the new trend in pop music where everything sounds the same such as the new Fall Out Boy, a Senator was trolled with Nickelback mailing list subscriptions, Chad Kroeger starting beef with Corey Taylor and Slipknot and Stone Sour, and other...2017-06-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends239 // Blink-182 is "Coal," and Radiohead is "Renewable Energy."In this episode we talk about Father's Day, the decline of Fidget Spinners with the new addition of band branded spinners, Blink182's "Dude Ranch" and Radiohead's "Ok Computer" came out the same year... weird, Gene Simmons is attempting to trademark the devil horns hand gesture and Ronnie James Dio's wife says "it belongs to everyone," more talk on Sour Beers, the new music from Arcade Fire and The Killers, the new Queens of the Stone Age produced by Mark Ronson, Steve Earle calls out Noel Gallagher calling him the "most overrated songwriter in pop music," Lars Ulrich is...2017-06-1900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends238 // Doing God's WorkIn this episode we talk about the new Frank Turner documentary "Get Better," the new Grateful Dead documentary on Amazon Prime "Long Strange Trip," All 4 One, a new study that shows what drugs are most popular at each music festival, a man gets arrested for selling fake drugs at Bonnaroo claiming he was "doing god's work," Taylor Swift returns her music to streaming sites the same day as Katy Perry's new album releases, the Matrix soundtrack getting a vinyl repress, The Sword's new Pink Floyd tribute to "The Dark side of the Moon" titled "The Doom Side of the M...2017-06-1400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends237 // Danzig, Trump, and Baby PartsIn this episode we discuss the new Grateful Dead documents-series on Amazon Prime titled "Long Strange Trip," Childish Gambino to call it quits after his next album, the Foo Fighters new track and music video, the new Dan Auerbach record "Waiting on a Song," the new Beach Fossil's record "Somersault," Thom Yorke takes shade from Roger Watters for playing a Radiohead show in Isreal... Thom fires back in typical fashion, Scott Stapp's upcoming "Make America Rock Again" tour, and Danzig's thoughts on Trump, the Travel Ban, and Planned Parenthood.2017-06-0500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends236 // I literally "NOTHING" her music...We are back after a week off, and we've got a good one! In this episode we talk about Aerosmith (for some reason), LCD Soundsystem and Lana Del Rey's new LPs, Radiohead's new "OK Computer" box set, the new Danzig album "Black Laden Crown," the passing of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift's beef, anxiety and depression, the uncontrollable news-cycle with Donald Trump, Oasis and Liam Gallagher's new solo album and benefit for the Manchester Bombing, Father John Misty and Kanye West, Morrissey being Morrissey, the Mp3 is announced DEAD, the legal action being taken on th...2017-05-2900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends235 // The Worst Thing Next To HellIn this episode we discuss the new Harry Styles record (seriously, we know that sounds weird,) the Memphis musician that set himself on fire on Facebook Live, PWR BTTM and their recent collapse under allegations of sexual abuse, no new Tool or Perfect Circle records in 2017, the new Master of None and Fifth Element vinyl pressings, Incubus playing on Conan, Melania and Donald Trump, conspiracy theories, Avril Lavigne, a Danish Brewery making beer fertilized in piss from the Roskilde Festival, and we play a song by Red Caravan called "Ho Hum." 2017-05-1600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends234 // Jordan HudkinsIn this episode we are joined by our friend Jordan Hudkins of Rozwell Kid to talk about their upcoming record "Precious Art," on SideOne Dummy Records.2017-05-0800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends233 // Alex MacWilliam of Overwatcher and The Local WaveIn this episode we are joined in the studio by Alex MacWilliam of the Nashville band Overwatcher and The Local Wave, a Nashville focused local music and scene podcast. We had a nice lengthy discussion about boxed wine, podcasting, rare records, Hip-Hop and obviously Kanye West, Alex's band Overwatcher, and MORE!2017-05-0100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends232 // Adam Morgan of Hopesfall RETURNS!!In this episode we are joined once again by our friend Adam Morgan, drummer of Hopesfall, to talk about the recording of the new record, the recent repress of the back catalogue, sour beers, managing band life and family life, bowling, our biggest vinyl collecting pet peeves, touring, sigur ros, and more. We also took listener questions including - is limited edition sometimes a scam? Top 5 Christian Rock releases, 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, how Chipotle sucks, best music to listen to with the WHOLE family, super rare records we've bought, grilled cheese sandwiches and BBQ.2017-04-1700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends231 // "God Don't Like Ugly"In this episode we discuss Jay Z removing his catalog from Spotify and Apple Music, Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament wears a t-shirt at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of bands that have yet to be inducted to the Hall of Fame, the new DREAMCAR music, Britney Spears shuts down Isreal, Shia LaBouf's new movie sells 3 tickets in the U.K., Spotify is adding a 2-week wait for new music to free users, a new conspiracy theory involving Tupac's death, and Christian Bale playing Dick Cheney in a new biopic. 2017-04-1000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends230 // Radiohead is Touring Again...In this episode we talk about last night's Radiohead show in Atlanta (4.1.17,) ICP being accused of plagiarizing "Chicken Soup for the Soul," Limp Bizkit made Kerry King want to quit music, the economics of music streaming, Papa Roach eats bugs on the internet, and Danny Brown's newest music video for "Ain't It Funny." We also play a track called "Alone" from the band Overwatcher, from Nashville, TN.2017-04-0300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends229 // The Internet is a Vicious Place...In this episode we discuss Tool's discography coming to streaming services, Josh Homme being sued for "berating" an autograph seeker, Trump seeking legal action on a 17-year old girl for staring #TrumpCat, and we talked a bit about the RSD list for 2017. We also answered listener questions ranging from Albums we've regrettably sold, the latest Los Campesinos! record, what Cult we would choose to join, things that are dead to us, what record label we own the most releases of, favorite pizza toppings, top 5 classic rock albums, how to clean your records, our band See Monsters, silly...2017-03-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends228 // How Many Pots Have You Smokened?In this episode we discuss One Direction at one point in time being kicked out of a Trump hotel after refusing to WAKE UP and meet one of his daughters, that one time Keith Richards pulled a knife on Trump, Lil Bow Wow defending Snoop Dogg's music video and making off-color comments about putting Melania to work on the streets, ex-power ranger attacked a roommate with a samurai sword, and more!!2017-03-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends227 // E-mails from StrangersIn this episode we talk a bit about a fan(?) email encounter to our old band's Facebook page asking us to write a song for her ex boyfriend, Gene's aspirations to being a hip-hop artist, the Italian band "Soviet Soviet" being banned and sent home when attempting to enter the U.S. for SXSW and a few other shows when being told their visa didn't meet the immigration standards, and more! We also play new music from our good friend Elijah Newman. We play the track "Come Back Home" from his new record "All I Fou...2017-03-1300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends226 // Rod Stewart and GoT CosplayIn this episode we discuss Rod Stewart reenacting a beheading video in the desert, claims he was playing Game of Thrones, Tom Hanks and his rapper son Chet Haze, the Florida man that tried to steal microphones using the identity of Nickleback's drummer, Spotify's new Hi-Fi service maybe coming soon? Tom Delonge wins UFO Researcher of the Year and the new movie "Get Out." And listener questions such as worst places we've traveled, adding a sub to your set up, how to transport your record collection cross country , negative things about our favorite bands, record s...2017-03-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends225 // The Gloom IndexThis week we talk about Lady Gaga causing the Atlanta Falcons to lose the Super Bowl, Lana Del Rey calling all witches to cast a spell on Donald Trump, a Radiohead algorithm that was invented by a superfan to determine the most depressing Radiohead song through his "Gloom Index," David Bowie's upcoming HBO Documentary and the Aladdin Sane Lightening Bolt Tribute in London, Ringo Starr's new album with Paul McCartney, Ryan Adams' new Beats Radio 1 show, Linkin Park and Incubus' new records, Kid Rock running for Senate, Donald Trump moving forward to end funding for the National Endowment of...2017-02-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends224 // Nathan Gray and Daniel Smith of Nathan Gray CollectiveIn this episode we are joined by Nathan Gray (boysetsfire, I Am Heresy) and Daniel Smith of Nathan Gray Collective. We discuss their new album and Nathan's new autobiography titled "Until the Darkness Takes Us." 2017-02-2000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends223 // Ryan Shelkett (Liars Academy / Cross My Heart)In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Shelkett of Liars Academy, Cross My Heart, and Dead Red Sea. We talk about his time in all of his bands, his early demo tapes with his first band Blank, the Baltimore, Maryland music scene, working with labels such as Deep Elm, Equal Vision, and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak records. We talk about Knoxville's own Superdrag, the "business" side of the music industry and the dynamics of the music industry over the years, songwriting, David Bowie and Leonard Cohen, new music discovery, Star Wars, comic books, toys, Donald...2017-02-1300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends222 // Pizza, Kitty Cats, and BabiesIn this episode we discuss Lady Gaga's performance at Super Bowl 51, Black Sabbath's final show, Frank Ocean is being sued by his own father over a Tumblr post, Waaves frontman Nathan Williams and his Nazi-Punching game featuring Richard Spencer, Michelle Branch's new music produced by Patrick Carney, Grandaddy, Travis, Band of Horses, Midlake and Franz Ferdinand supergroup BNQT. We also had many questions from our listeners ranging from The Santa Clarita Diet show on Netflix, how we prefer our wings (boneless vs. boned), Thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Lady GaGa, Would Kurt C...2017-02-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends221 // I'm a pretty little snowflakeIn this episode we discuss Sprint buying a stake in Tidal, Seattle's pirate radio station playing "Fuck Donald Trump" on repeat, the passing of Butch Trucks from the Allman Brothers Band, an update on Car Seat Headrest and his cover album of Smash Mouth hits such as "All-Star," Tom Araya of Slayer supporting Trump on the official Slayer Instagram, Snowflakes, Paris Jackson on the conspiracy theory regarding Michael Jackson's death, and the new vinyl pressing plant with new technology. We also answer questions from listeners ranging from top 5 soundtracks on vinyl, if beef really is for dinner...2017-01-3000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends220 // We have the Alternative Facts and we're voting yes!In this episode we discuss Madonna's comments at the Women's March on Washington, the possibility of Trump defunding the NEA and NEH and the horrors of Net Neutrality, the crowd (or lack there of) at the Bret Michaels show for the Inaugural Heroes Ball, why Kanye West wasn't invited to play the Inauguration, Shia LaBeouf's 4 year art installation, James Hetfield narrating a porn addiction documentary, Third Eye Blind touring with a Self Titled album show, the possibility of a Smash Mouth / Car Seat Headrest collaboration EP, the upcoming Tupac biopic All Eyes On Me, Slightly Stoopid's vinyl record made...2017-01-2300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends219 // The Stuff and Things TalkIn this episode we discuss the bands and artists playing the Donald Trump Inauguration, Billy Corgan's thoughts on fake news, how social media is destroying us all, Trent Reznor's thoughts that social media is negatively affecting music, the new Weird Al career spanning boxset that come inside an actual accordion, how vinyl could become a billion dollar industry, Homestarrunner.com, and the lackluster Bonnaroo lineup. We also answer some listener questions ranging from our thoughts on The Ramones, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, photography/film, our SNWF label, our top 5 best shows we have attended, early 2017 al...2017-01-1600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends218 // Rule 21 - It puts the lotion on it's skin...In this weeks episode we discuss the new David Bowie EP that was released today on his birthday, being annoyed with cell phone usage in shows and movie theaters, vinyl sales in 2016 going up 26%, the top 25 vinyl albums sold last year, the new Oasis documentary Supersonic, Julien Baker signing to Matador Records, President Obama's recent White House party, the cancellation of the new Martin Scorsese biopic about Frank Sinatra, the upcoming Flaming Lips album Oczy Mlody, and the recent Craigslist ad of a 56 yr old man named Gordie that is looking for a young female to attend Coachella with...2017-01-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends217 // Sorry, cool ChadsOur first episode in 2017! We discuss recent news stories involving Mariah Carey and her New Years Eve performance, Smash Mouth using recent celebrity deaths of George Michael and Carrie Fisher to push their brand, The Rockettes to play the Donald Trump inauguration wether they want to or not, Mark Zuckerberg accused of being a bully towards Nickelback by Avril Lavigne, Trent Reznor's plans to release 2 new projects in 2017, Gene's Nyquil dependency issues, if bluetooth headphones degrade audio quality, and a song that has been said to decrease your stress level by 65%. We answer m...2017-01-0200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends216 // Funnier or More FunnyIn this episode we live streamed the news section on our FB group to discuss the CeeLo Green hoax video with his exploding phone, Nine Inch Nails releasing new music, Fantasy Football sports collusion, Scott Baio being assaulted by the wife of a Red Hot Chili Pepper because of his Donald Trump support, Trent Reznor film scores, Donald Trump offering to pay musicians and give access to his administration in exchange for them playing his inauguration, Kanye West meeting with Trump to possibly be an ambassador of sorts, also some of our wild conspiracy theories about Kanye, Trump, and...2016-12-1900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends215 // Knee Deep In Dentures and LeatherIn this episode we discuss the new J. Cole album as well as his beef with Kanye West and Hampton Inn, the short list of artists to possibly perform at the Donald Trump inauguration (Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and Garth Brooks), the new proposed legislation to get rid of ticket bots, Mick Jagger becoming a father again at the age of 73, the Firefly music festival, the recent critique of the new Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love, our love/hate of music review sites, and the travesty that is the Grammy's nominating Beyonce and Disturbed for best rock song.2016-12-1200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends214 A beer a day keeps the Illuminati awayIn this episode we discuss Thanksgiving dinner staples, Tom Morello having kind words for Fidel Castro, accidental release of the new Burial 12", Joe Corre (son of Sex Pistols manager) burning 7 million dollars worth of historic merch, the Frank Ocean Blonde black friday release, Failure ripping their fans off again, Kanye West and his recent health issues, the Illuminati and other conspiracies, Shia Labeouf's recent altercation at a Warpaint concert, Morrissey's recent show cancellations and his plea for vegan friendly leather interior, how hackers can spy on you via your personal headphones, Elton John playing/not playing at the Donald Tr...2016-11-2800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends213 // Devil's AdvocateDISCLAIMER: We get a little political at times on this episode. Sometimes the music world and political world combine. While we try to be as tasteful as possible we give our honest opinions on things. We promise this wont happen a lot, but if you are sensitive to political talk this may be one for you to skip. We wont make a habit of this. Hugs and kisses... In this episode we (unfortunately) discuss the most recent Kanye West drama, the Mike Pence and Hamilton musical debacle, Vince Neil being invited and uninvited to play t...2016-11-2100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends212 // Fake it till you make itIn this episode we discuss David Bowie's turntable going for $324,000 in an auction, the new Trainspotting vinyl press, bad vinyl pressings, new Childish Gambino, A Tribe Called Quest, the legality of using band logos in merchandise, Martin Shkreli releasing snippets of the Wu-Tang album after Donald Trump being elected, people google searching for who Taylor Swift voted for and if someone's political beliefs should affect your enjoyment of their music, the bikers that gave Bruce Springsteen roadside assistance, the sad news of the passing of Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell, Chris Shiflett replacing someone's stolen telecaster, and Jesse Hughes...2016-11-1400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends211 // I am not afraid of you and I will beat your assIn this episode we discuss Donald Trump being offended by Jay-Z profanity, the Temple of the Dog reunion, our thoughts on Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, the new Freddie Mercury biopic starring Rami Malek directed by Brian Singer, Neil Young bringing his music back to streaming services, Kanye West stopping his show in Los Angeles early when his voice started going out and his possible Mayoral run, The Cubs and the World Series, Billy Corgan losing his seat as president of TNA wrestling, Barack Obama's turntable setup, and the link of depression and anxiety to being a musician. 2016-11-0700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends210 // Some A's for your Q'sIn this episode we focus mainly on questions and topics from our wonderful listeners. Topics range from the Stranger Things Soundtrack recent vinyl pressings, all things Halloween, the classifications of being a Hipster, our favorite live albums, if we were an actor who would we want to be, many things sports related, our favorite songs about MURDER, the USPS and media mail, radio stations, and A Tribe Called Quest. We also discuss Martin Shkreli and his plans to release unheard music from his private collection ( The Beatles, Nirvana, Wu-Tang, etc...) if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. ...2016-10-3100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends209 // Everything is simply amazingIn this episode we discuss the genre of Nü-Metal, the new cooking show from VH1 hosted by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, Morrissey's recent comments praising Brexit and throwing shade on PJ Harvey, Bob Dylan receiving and dissregarding the nobel prize for literature, Trent Reznor hinting towards new NIN music, the hilarious reasoning behind Oasis turning down the Trainspotting soundtrack, Kanye West airing his grievances about Jay Z on stage at his show, and Jimmy Kimmel trolling unsuspecting people with fake Yeezy shoes. We also answer questions from listeners ranging from the bands we have seen l...2016-10-2400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends208 // The Fantastic Misadventures of Geoffrey SamboraIn this episode we discuss the Danny Elfman score for the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate, Radiohead putting In Rainbows disc 2 on streaming services, William Billy Corgan's recent law suit with TNA Impact wrestling, the new streaming service from Amazon, David Bowie's 25 favorite vinyl records, Nickelback being tired of Nickelback jokes, and the wikileak emails from Tom Delonge to the Clinton campaign. We also answer questions from our lovely listeners ranging from 90's pop, pre 90's hip hop, dream bands for our label, the term "vinyls", and Ghost vs ICP deathmatches. We play a t...2016-10-1700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends207 // FrzyIn this episode we had the pleasure to be joined by Frzy who just dropped his new album "God King Slave". We also have the producer from the album Daniel Carballal. We talk about the journey of making the album, the creative process of writing lyrics, and he jumps in on our running Kanye West debate. We also play a game titled Collab or Bag where we ask who we would rather collaborate with or battle rap ( Jay-Z v Eminem, Mos Def v Common, Biggie v Tupac, etc...). We also field questions from our listeners ab...2016-10-0300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends206 // Corey's Angels in the OutfieldIn this episode of SNWF we talk about Topshop selling $700 Against Me! jackets, Bon Iver's comments on Beyonce, our feelings on the new Green Day single, the NASA Voyager golden record release, and the discography represses of Weezer and Beck. We also cover listener questions ranging from creepy clowns, Corey Feldman (Corey's Angels), a fictional "who would you do", our favorite gaming consoles, and favorite album artwork. We close the show with a track from The Lees of Memory from their 2016 release Unnecessary Evil called Artificial Air. 2016-09-2600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends205 // Headphone JACKED!In this episode we discuss the possibility of a Smashing Pumpkins reunion, Johnny Depp doing a film about Tupac and Biggie, new Grandaddy music, and Apple taking away our beloved headphone jack from the iphone 7. We answer questions from the listeners about pretentious music, tattoos, cover songs, and many more things. 2016-09-1200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends204 // Worst podcast on the planet...no universe!!In this episode we talk about how Fox News hates Red Hot Chili Peppers, Father John Misty's new line of merch that emulates Kanye West's "Life of Pablo" line, Spotify vs. Apple, and Morrissey's diss on David Bowie. We also go through all of our listener questions. We close the episode with a track from the new Horseback album "Dead Ringers".2016-09-0500 min
Sharing Needles with FriendsMucus and the EchochambersIn this episode we talk about the new Frank Ocean album "Blond", our biggest vinyl pet peeves, and our most memorable groin injuries. We also get political for a moment (apologies ahead of time.) We mostly ramble about nonsense and answer questions from you amazing listeners. 2016-08-2200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends202 // The one where Gene offends the TheatreWe go over the latest music "news" and take quesions and topics from our listeners. We discuss the absence of Radiohead in the Rolling Stone top 50 albums of the 90's, Billy Corgan becoming the president of TNA and IMPACT wrestling. We also make a case that not all vinyl collectors are middle aged losers.2016-08-1500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends201 // Kanye and other Stranger Things...In this episode we talk a bit about Kanye getting shot down by IKEA in a collaboration endeavor, Stranger Things soundtrack coming to vinyl, Father John Misty turning down a Backstreet Boys cover for Chipotle, ex Blink-182's Tom Delonge meeting with Bill Clinton(?), listener questions and MORE!!2016-08-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends200 // The Paranormal EpisodeIn this episode we decide to talk a bit of "paranormal" stuff with a few of our friends, as well as discuss some of our favorite horror movie scores, listener questions, and MORE!!2016-07-2500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends199 // An episode NOT about Kanye West2016-07-1800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends198 // Bad IdolsOn this episode we are joined by our friends Bad Idols for an in studio chat about Pokemon Go, Blink-182, being in a punk band, listener questions, and SO MUCH MORE!!2016-07-1100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends197 // Liam Gallagher vs. GrammarIn this episode we talk about the new Blink-182 record, the break-up of Brand New (saw that coming, Apple potentially acquiring Tidal, the ongoing beef between the Gallagher brothers, iPhone implementing a new system to stop iPhones from filming at concerts, listener questions, and SO MUCH more!!2016-07-0500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends196 // Kanye West - Famous?This week we talk a whole lot of Kanye, from his new video for "Famous" streaming exclusively on Tidal, his $30 shirts he sold at his $25 event for his music video premiere at The Forum, listener questions, and SO MUCH MORE!!2016-06-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends195 // Higher FidelityIn this episode we talk a whole bunch about Radiohead, and their Indie Record Store event for A Moon Shaped Pool. We also talk about Beiber getting a smack down, Axl Rose reaching out to Google to get rid of the "Fat" memes, listener questions, and MORE!2016-06-1400 min
Sharing Needles with Friends194 // Vinyl EmergencyIn this episode we are the GUESTS on our good friend Jim Hanke's Podcast "Vinyl Emergency." 2016-06-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends193 // Frank Turner RETURNS!In this episode we got to sit down with Frank Turner prior to his show in Knoxville, TN to discuss music, literature, and mainly American Politics, you guessed it... Donald Trump!2016-05-3000 min
Sharing Needles with Friends192 // SNWF "Questions" EverythingIn this episode we dive deep into some questions from our fantastic Instagram friends!2016-05-2300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends191 // The Hype Machine is REAL!!In this episode we talk about Radiohead being sued over their video for "Burn the Witch," Gene Simmons being a dick, how reviews and hype can alter your perception of new music, SNAKES!!, listener questions, and MORE!!2016-05-1600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends190 // Radiohead -- A Moon Shaped PoolIn this episode we dig deep on our thought on the new Radiohead album "A Moon Shaped Pool." We also talk about Donald Trump receiving a cease and desist from The Rolling Stones, other news and listener questions!2016-05-0900 min
Sharing Needles with Friends189 // How to disappear... slowly...In this episode we discuss the weird disappearance of
Radiohead's web presence which likely means a new album is SO close
it hurts, Drake's newest record "Views," the Nashville news anchor
that got fired for his Prince "tribute," Rob Zombie's new
album comes with a free copy on Vinyl when you purchase the CD
at Target, the new VNYL TRNTBL, and MORE!! 2016-05-0200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends188 // Purple RainIn this episode we talk a bit about the recent loss of the
amazingly talented Prince, Limp Bizkit's fake 4/20 show at a Sunoco
Gas Station, Justin Beiber being dumb... again, and MORE! We also
answer questions from the interwebz.2016-04-2500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends187 // The Lost EpisodeThis episode is a "lost episode" from a few weeks ago, we felt
like it wasn't cool to just let it stay tucked away from all of our
listeners, so... here it is!!2016-04-1800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends186 // Henry Gibson RETURNS!On this episode we are joined by our good friend Henry gibson for some conversation and a live performance!2016-04-1100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends185 // Q&A Time!!In this episode we turn to all of our friends on Social Media for some fun Q&A time!2016-04-0200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends179 // Favorite Cheeses and Murder PlaylistsIn this episode we talk a whole lot about Kanye, Derek hates every second of it. We also discuss earphones that release endorphins in your brain, Demi Lovato calling out Taylor Swift for helping donate toward Ke$ha's trial, Chris Conley's outburst at the "Where's The Band" tour, and MORE!!2016-02-2500 min
Sharing Needles with Friends149 // Derek is a Trap King*Tonight we explore the iTunes Top Albums and Songs... it ends badly. We also discuss Easy-E and Suge Knight's "beef," Fetty Wap's stage dive fail, Dave Grohl is still a badass, and much more!!2015-08-2700 min
Sharing Needles with Friends098 // Jordan Hudkins (Rozwell Kid) and Tanner Jones (You Blew It!)In this double feature we talk to Jordan and Tanner within the same 2 hours! Rozwell Kid and you Blew It! will be touring together early 2015. We play a track from Rozwell Kid's new album "Too Shabby" called 'Halloween 3.5' and a track from You Blew It's new EP "Pioneer of Nothing" called 'Lanai'. ENJOY!2014-12-1100 min
Sharing Needles with Friends088 // B-Sides // It's a Duck-BlurIn this episode we discuss Taylor Swift pulling her music from Spotify, Suge Knight and Katt Williams recent arrest, Foo Fighters entertaining the idea of re-recording the first LP... Taylor Hawkins says NO!, U2 and their devaluing of their "art", Billy Corgan and Anderson Cooper's beef, and more. We also play the episode out with Derek's cover of the DuckTales Theme Song... seriously, we do...2014-11-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends051 // Vinyl Compilation PreviewIn this episode we play music from all of the artists on our upcoming vinyl release "Sharing Needles with Friends - Volume 1". We want to give a sneak peak (not of the specific songs, but moreso the artists) of what you can expect out of Volume 1 when it is released on a limited edition pressing. The Setlist Includes...
Lonewolf - The Ghosts of HollowayGamenight - It's Always Funny in SillydelphiaHenry Gibson - 35Joey English - BirdcageNapoleon IIIrd - Hit Schmooze For MeZach and Kota's Sweet Life - What We're ToldGene Priest - Lie To MeDerek Jones - C...2014-07-0600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends035 // B-Sides // Handsome DevilsIn this episode we discuss Wu-Tang Clan, Morrissey, Frank Turner and Radiohead, and Riot Fest. We play music at the end of the episode from this coming Sunday's guests "Zach and Kota's Sweet Life" as well as 2 tracks from Derek and Gene's Morrissey Tribute Record in which you can download for FREE!! Everyone likes free right? And Morrissey? Yes.2014-05-1600 min
Sharing Needles with Friends034 // Tanner Jones of "You Blew It!"In this episode we got the opportunity to chat a bit with the one and only Tanner Jones, frontman of "You Blew It", just hours before him and the boys hopped a plane to fly across the pond and rock faces in Europe.2014-05-1200 min
Sharing Needles with Friends033 // B-Sides // Cash rules everything around me.....obviously.In this B-Side episode we discuss Danzig, Wu-Tang's mysterious and expensive new album, Jack White's new "Ultra" album, and more. We also play a track from You Blew It in preperation for this Sunday's episode with Tanner Jones.2014-05-0800 min
Sharing Needles with Friends007 // Peter Zimowski // TransatlanticismIn this episode we bring in Vinyl Evangelist Peter Zimowski (Mr. Now Spinning himself) to discuss his blog and personal Vinyl movement on the interwebz and the album of the evening is Death Cab For Cutie's "Transatlanticism". We thank Peter / Now Spinning so very much for gracing our show and helping us spread the good word of the Vinyl Community. Closing the show is our very own Derek Jones covering (what I seem to recall as nearly everyones favorite track from the record) "We Looked Like Giants".2014-02-0300 min
Sharing Needles with Friends001 // Top 5 Records of 2013In the first episode of Sharing Needles with Friends, Derek and Gene discuss each of their Top 5 Records of 2013 including - Holy Ghost, Pity Sex, Larry Gus, Nitemoves, Bottomless Pit, Diarrhea Planet, Daft Punk, Volcano Choir, Neon Neon, and Moderat.2013-12-1600 min